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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1945
Page
3
A compact reflection on liberation with biblical and literary echoes. The excerpts contrast chains and fetters broken by the possessed man with the idea that true freedom comes from individuals freeing themselves. It juxtaposes gospel imagery in Mark 5:4 with a line from James Oppenheim.
Occupation forces report Cologne shows incendiaries outperform blockbusters for city destruction as small fires overwhelm fire defenses. Railways and bridges prove less effective targets in Germany, where quick re-routing and labor battalions limit railroad damage. The Tokyo raid of 8 29 used thousands of small incendiaries to ignite a ten square mile area, suggesting a shift in strategy and potential rapid erosion of enemy war capacity.
Dr H G Dowling, head of Alabama State Department of Revenue, urged reform to make ad valorem taxes fairer and harder to evade. He told an interim legislative committee that current assessment of personal property varies from fair to unfair due to loopholes and lax enforcement. He cited Alabama tax books listing only about 4.75 million dollars in household goods and other items, with limited coverage of cattle hogs jewelry raffles and similar property.
The discussion urges reducing taxable personal property and simplifying the tax system. It warns against using popularity to justify hidden increases and calls for a modern, comprehensive reform to end outdated valuation rules and discriminatory enforcement.
Washington diary notes a dull session where Rep. Wilson Indiana makes a brief speech about the Veterans Administration. Only a lone Republican page, six doorkeepers, four reporters, and Speaker Rayburn observe as the page answers a telephone. The scene underscores public doubt about Congress delivering a salary increase amid routine duties and constituent concerns.
Alabama considers amending divorce law to allow men to sue for cruelty, aligning with existing women’s rights. The proposal, though likely to pass unnoticed, aims to equalize marital end grounds and provoke broader discussion on gender roles.
A fragmented report notes American units advancing across occupied territory as German defenses lag. The piece suggests a clocklike urgency in the Allied push to halt Nazi plans before they could react. Conversations hint at rapid advances and the pressure on German command to respond promptly.
Washington scene as OPA halted a strawberry growers advisory meeting to remove Louisiana Senatorial ally Morrison and other congressmen. The clash centered on price ceilings, with growers protesting 32 cent per quart caps and fearing cuts, while Gilbert, head of the committee, asserted policy control over attendance.
Ernie Pyle writes about Mickey Rovinsky and Thomas Bill, two U S Army cooks serving in the mess hall at Edwardsville and Baton Rouge area posts. He details their personalities, backgrounds, and close bond with Captain Bill Gifford, highlighting their daily routines and a farewell breakfast as he leaves the unit. The piece blends humor with wartime camaraderie and honors the cooks as the Army’s best people.
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A farmer narrator recalls Grover Easy’s peanut business and parity price issues, noting farmers' burdens from weather, labor, and trash deductions. He praises Grover’s stance yet respects opposing views, hopes both sides fare well this season, and mentions upcoming planting plans and sweet potato gifts from a local ally.
Radio and television schedule snippets feature a mix of musical acts. Notable names include Bing Crosby, Anita Elia, Columbus Boy Choir, Leo Diamond, Henry Busse, Morton Downey, and Joe E. Brown. Various programs span comedy, variety, dramatic series, and news summaries across networks and times.
A reader describes farm chores and calf care, mentioning 4-H involvement in feeding and raising beef cattle. The note references Stan, Lavan Holly, and a dairy farm context near Eugene, noting calves, feed, and local interest in cattle growth and show readiness.
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