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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
2
The article surveys opinions on compulsory military service in peacetime. It contrasts opponents who want to wait until postwar and proponents urging immediate action, noting polls show shifting public support and the influence on national security and policy decisions. It references Congress, educators, churches, labor groups, and postwar policy considerations.
The piece surveys Allied occupation planning in Europe and the Pacific, noting U.S. photographers capturing potential occupation scenes and the slow pace of predicting Japan’s surrender. It cites officials predicting varied timelines, with Gen Stilwell cautioning about a possible long campaign and cargo bomb tonnage expected to rise after July 1 as operations in Okinawa wind down.
The article discusses the value of photographing potential war zones to guide landings on the French coast and aid war planning. It notes the usefulness of advance information, the aim of avoiding another conflict, and the role of peaceful organization, while stressing preparedness.
Sword and diplomacy mix in a long passage recounting how Stalin and Truman debated Poland and security. Hopkins urged face-to-face talks to resolve stalemate, while Yugoslav pattern as a model was proposed as a path to harmony amid US USSR tensions.
John Temple Graves argues democracy shifts from exterior to interior control from nation to individual, praising States Rights Liberalism as a path to liberty. He rails at overreach, supports big government with safeguards, and lauds the auto industry as proof of enlightened competition and postwar American strength.
Radio programs dominate the page with a dense schedule featuring Felton Lewis Jr AP News Real Stories From Real Life Sydney Moseley Radio Newsreel Carlton Hauek’s Orch Cad Calloway’s Oreh News Queen For A Day and more. A closing note mentions Wrapping aluminum to preserve parsnips avocados plums and oranges up to six months and a railroad iron reclamation statistic.
J M Roberts reports from Chungking on wartime shifts as Japanese withdrawals press toward coastal zones while Chinese cities like Amoy Swatow and Foochow form a navigable coastal corridor. The piece evaluates potential sea supply routes to China, UK support in the south, and implications for future invasions and air cover from Okinawa. It notes strategic positions such as Wenchow Hanchow Foochow and the Shanghai Indo-China rail cut at Kunging.
The report notes Skyledowska held the role of second govern ess in Poland before reaching age three, a remarkable early achievement. It also mentions a scientific career starting as a child prodigy and advises fuel efficiency by using double or triple pans on a single heating unit.
People report relief from bladder irritation and nocturnal urination with Kilmer's Swamp Root. The ad touts a blend of 16 herbs and minerals and claims non habit forming ingredients. Send name and address for a free sample from Kilmer & Co. Department A, Stanford Conn. Box 1285.
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