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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1945
Page
2
The Amecisisd Press notes extensive excision of words for publication of disputes and local news in the paper. The text also cites a misstatement of fact and includes a biblical line about being with you in weakness.
Youthful Carlos Romulo Jr notes guerrillas aided liberation by gathering Jap force data and guiding U S troops. Their operations, from jungles to camps, helped plan invasions including Leyte last October, while they fight as scouts and foot soldiers with strong stake in ending Japan’s threat.
Commentary notes that Hollywood studio walkouts do not hinder weapon production, contrasting with a Detroit rubber plant strike that stopped heavy duty tire output for Army trucks and civilian needs. The piece argues strikes persist for the duration of the war and urges restraint, even for luxury labor actions.
Fragmentary wartime note mentions Japanese actions, memory of relatives and homeland, and a call for order in Japan. Specific names, places, dates, or events are not readable. The text conveys strong anti occupation sentiment but lacks concrete details to identify persons or organizations.
The report notes a German feeler via a representative to the British legation in Stockholm was met with cool reception in Britain and Wat country. Observers say Hitler's regime remains unreconciled and will yield only to unconditional surrender terms, whether in groups or as a formal end to the war. The piece emphasizes distrust of sincerity and predicts future attempts while stressing that surrender is inevitable under the Allies' terms.
A London style column speculates Adolf Hitler would not deploy poison gas in Europe, while praising Allied cautious planning and U.S. war chiefs in the Pacific. It notes broader implications for Tokyo and Iwo Jima and cites ongoing debates among U.S. observers about gas use and deterrence. The piece also covers Axel Wenner Gren’s Nazi links and Secretary Wallace's political weighing, plus recognitions of older workers sustaining coal and war efforts at home.
The piece notes older workers in mills and the Army Navy over 38 performing crucial roles despite aging and demobilization challenges after the war with Germany. It covers state department grain and flaxseed trade with Argentina, and public debate over aid to Argentina amid broader calls for better peacetime job access and home preservation tips for foods.
Ernie Pyle recalls a slow start to the Japan deployment aboard a carrier. The fleet spread across the ocean, Admiral Mitscher led the unit, and communications ranged from flags to planes. Living quarters, food, movies, and a cabin boy laundering clothes highlight a surprisingly comfortable voyage amid war readiness.
The listing outlines tonight’s radio lineup with varied programs and hosts. Fulton Lewis Jr, Mutuel Muticale, Bulldog Drummond echoes, Curt Malvey, Anita Elif, and instrumental ensembles appear across late afternoon to midnight. News analyses, worship music, devotional segments, and farm hour features fill the timetable alongside entertainment and band performances.
A wartime dispatch highlights the Amnex bridgehead securing the Rhinefront and notes potential Allied river crossings. It also covers Allied moves, German responses, and the strategic value of the railway bridge amid river crossings. The Pacific front is marked by Tokyo’s school mobilizations and heavy bombing of four major cities. LeMay’s raids are cited as potentially shortening the war.
A jumbled list outlines a Monday radio lineup featuring Mystery, News, The House of Mystery, Napier Field On The Air, The Johnson Family, Your Movie Reporter, and various CBS broadcasts. Notable entries include The Cavalcade of America, Burns and Allen Show, Information Please, and The Lone Ranger in a nostalgic broadcast guide.
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