23 Mar 1945
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1945
Page
1
A portion of a wartime communique urges readiness for possible invasion and details government plans to organize civil defense, food and munitions redistribution, and evacuation fears. It notes American and allied leaders warning of defense needs while villagers await guidance and troop movements near Pacific fronts.
Report from ETOCHHOLM notes a failed Goebbels plot with Free posters and messages. Claims of a half hour raid, an absence, and three bomb placings with an abortive explosion are described amid conflicting reports.
One year after using a rattler pair to claim a kill Tindell reports another snake slain in the same stump hole. The second rattler measured five feet eleven inches as the hunters continued their outdoor culling through the region.
Dothan High School band under Howell Hampton will present an Easter concert at the Dothan Recreation Center inviting the public to attend. The program features light and semi classical selections plus popular band numbers, with marionettes performing. Starts at 4 30 p m.
The article notes escalating Allied air raids over the Reich with thousands of planes daily, compares 1940 London blitz to modern volumes, cites 92 000 sorties with 23 350 by U S heavy bombers, and details extensive destruction in Cologne Duesseldorf Berlin and other cities lowering German output to about 45 000 tons monthly.
Reports from Berlin describe British and Canadian forces pressing along the northern front with unclear claims of a grand assault. By dawn, indications suggested Montgomery would soon execute a major attack on the Rhine shore. Patrols were the only clear updates from the 21st Army Group. Corporal John P. Clements of Piichard is serving in the Army Air Forces in Europe.
Cotton futures for May to Dec and March show mixed moves with May trading around 22.04 to 22.06 in New Orleans and similar levels in New York. Prices fluctuate, with highs near 22.12 and lows near 21.07, reflecting modest volatility in open, high, low, and close readings.
Eugene Biarhschieger of Temple Beth-Or Montgomery is set to speak at 8 PM at Temple Emmsov-Ei in Dothan during Inase ME Wise Memorial Sebbam. Rabb Alfred Watt of Temple EmacwE officiates, with support from Temple Shaaral Shamavia in Mobile and Alabama civic leader Obie Babb Blackschleger and Romette of Cincinnati noted among attendees.
Houston County War Price and Rationing Board reminded consumers that gasoline coupons are expiring. One cent coupons have expired, and 15-A coupons can now be redeemed for four gallons each.
The Rev Clement Ritter pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Dothan spoke to the Lions Club on postwar planning for veterans noting many returning servicemen must be understood to build suitable aims. He warned seventy five percent of Dothan college riders do not return home, then praised the Lions for supporting a Scout troop and a planned Dothan park. In business Jed Bauman Chester Parham Nathan Greenberg and Alto V Lee were named to a committee to coordinate with other civic groups for a nationwide clothing drive for war ravaged counties next month.
The Soviet attack widened toward Neustadt and Neisse as Konev pressed toward Prague. German defenses held key Danube front near Komatom east of Vienna, while Moscow claimed gains around Neustadt, Leobschuetz, Ratibor and Stettin area amid heavy fighting and counterattacks.
The first Senatorial rejection of a Presidential appointee since 1930 occurred with Williams. Supporters argued he faced false Communist accusations, while opponents said he was not suited for the role. Majority Leader Barkley praised him as a champion of the underprivileged before the vote.
Joseph Converse of the Als bam Chamber of Commerce urged business and industry to support national legislation and provide jobs for returning veterans. Ward warned against centralized government and state socialism while stressing development of Alabama’s resources. J. L. Dickie of the U S Chamber Southeastern office highlighted postwar tax and social security issues and called for closer ties between citizens and Congress.
A special communique from U S Strategic Air Forces reports 3250 tons of bombs wrecked German army camps in the Ruhr yesterday. Jet airfields damaged. thousands of incendiaries deployed. RAF Mosquitos bombed Berlin again as 8000 Allied planes attacked Germany from dawn to dusk.
A special committee led by Leo T. Crowley coordinates scarce supplies to meet military needs while avoiding excess civilian impact. Projections show no civilian food relief before 1945 with meat and fat shortages likely to persist. lard production may fall 25 percent and farm labor remains at a 35 year low.
Road foreman and engineer will share duties and authority under a local act. The State pays half the engineer’s salary and the county the other half. The road foreman for engineer will hold office at the will of the Board of Revenue, not a fixed term, unless removed for cause.
Number 2 explained the institution has adequate reserves to absorb unforeseen shocks like crop failure or market disasters. It outlined a decentralization drive, shifting authority to rural National Farm Loan Associations to resolve local issues quickly and serve members at their own offices.
The Dorsey family led a machine shop and auto repair business founded in 19th century days. They produced stump pullers sold globally with trailers added in 1835. Survived by wife, sister, Charlie Jordan of Ashford, and brothers Mark Dorsey of DeFunak Springs and Alton Bar.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions tomorrow events at Evergreen Creek plant and welfare work with unclear names and dates. It notes court, welfare, and an Engu rerdr Doukan Motnday with a stray reference to a race canaries remark.
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