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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1945
Page
2
A damaged 1945 clipping presents a jumbled mix of legal terms, misspelled names, and religious quotes. It mentions misstatements of fact, investigations, and an address in Detroit, with scattered references to scripture and a March 5 event. The fragmentary text lacks coherent events or clear subjects.
Houston County nears its $30,000 Red Cross goal with $11,000 still needed. Volunteers across the county have worked hard to raise funds as war needs increase. If the drive is extended, volunteers must invest more time. contributions meet the March 10 deadline with prompt gifts.
The piece asserts American forces have invaded 20 Philippine Islands and will occupy strategically important locations to cut Japan’s supply lines, with Palawan highlighted. It notes Roosevelt’s view on German ex-soldiers in Europe, discusses Yalta postwar plans, and reports Finland declaring war on Germany, framing it as a soft strategic shift. It ends with a political jab about public opinion and a quip linking spring to John L. Lewis.
The column discusses strategic command for the Pacific war, proposing General Marshall as overall Pacific commander after Germany’s defeat, with Eisenhower returning as chief of staff and Bradley in Europe. It recounts Churchill’s awkward Russian exchange with Stalin at Yalta and notes intrigue over Vichy figures in Paris.
A cryptic note hints that a group will return in 15 hours, but it remains unknown which individuals will come back. The message emphasizes uncertainty and impending arrival without identifying those involved.
Ernie Pyle compares a B 29 Tokyo mission to the Indianapolis 500 from the Mariana Islands runway. Spectators watch from high spots as planes roll, lift off, and zigzag over water, with some cancelations and near misses. The scene mirrors Indy suspense and fear of loss.
Radio listings show Fulton Lewis Jr and 89 Adventures of Bulldog Drummond on MBS. Also scheduled are Sizing Up the News, Curt Massey presents, Lest We Forget Dan Allen, AP News interlude and Real Stories From Real Life. Various music programs feature George Barry, Lew Diamond, Geo Sterney and Leo Resman orchestras with a silent block closing.
A varied broadcast schedule lists music acts and programs including Mustard and Gravy 5 South American Way Devotional Trade Winds and Freddy Martin's Orchestra. The lineup features The Lamp of Friendship Shady Valley and bands such as The Smoothies and The Johny Family with AP Newn & Music credits and multiple MBS references.
A scrambled broadcast log lists multiple programs and hosts across a dense radio schedule. Entries include Jack Kirkwood, Hedda Hopper, Raymond Gram Swing, Lone Ranger, Burns and Allen, and CBS Theater, with various concerts, dramas, and news segments noted.
New York AP reports Haegg finishes last in the Garden Mile race as a US track revival is discussed. H Jamison Swarts, Penn athletic director and IC-4A official, urges planning a United Nations Olympics after the war to fill the postwar track void. He envisions a revival rivaling the 1920s and 1930s golden era.
The article analyzes Marshal Von Rundstedt’s delaying actions west of the Rhine as Allied forces close on Cologne and Essen. It discusses the Ruhr industrial zone, Krupp works at Essen, and Eisenhower’s signals as weather and logistics shape the planned crossing. It notes potential pauses if German withdrawals reform forces east of the Rhine and hints at a possible airborne landing behind the enemy.
Funeral services for Mrs J A Keahey who died at her home on Anion route three Sunday morning after a long illness will be held tomorrow afternoon at Union Presbyterian Church at four oclock with Holman Funeral Home in charge. Surviving are two sons Hazen Keahey and Dwight Keahey two daughters Misses Itis and Ruth Keahey a sister Mrs M L Keahey three granddaughters Mrs I C Pelfrey and Mrs Arthur F Muegge Washington Ben F Tillman armed forces and Patt H Keahey Ariton route three.
The University of Miami opens spring football drills led by coaches Walter Kichetski and Tony Cianci as they prepare for the return of head coach Eddie Dunn from the north. The weeklong session begins today with the squad practicing ahead of Dunn's return.
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