11 May 1945
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1945
Page
1
Obscure obituary fragment notes the death of De Crane with references to survivors including Norma and Jum, plus scattered names and places. The readable text hints at a funeral or services arrangement and local names such as Eddie Keus and Coles, with a partial reference to a location in WildWaleon.
Auto injuries prove fatal for Willard G. Davis. The accident occurred near Lake Wales where Davis, age 56, was reportedly struck while driving. Funeral services are planned in Lake Wales with burial at a local cemetery. Mourners include friends and family from the Dothan and Ware communities.
Wiregrass bankers have been named to the executive committee of the Alabama Bankers Association after the organization’s annual meeting in Birmingham. J. A. Hughes of Hartford was named to the group committee and R C. Joiner of Ozark was named vice president of the savings division of the American Bankers Association in Alabama.
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Jane Glass of Ashford will be held tomorrow at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev CL Brannon and Rev RC Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Carte and Harvey Glass, two daughters, Mrs WE Pate Jr of Ashford and Mrs W 1 Sullivan of Bambadge Ga, 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
The report details continued Japanese and American actions across Okinawa with Allied losses and Japanese claims. It notes American casualties rising to 16 425 by Monday, and Japanese aircrafts resuming attacks on American positions, with claims of heavy damage on Allied ships and vessels. General Wallace is named as island commander for the northern Okinawa area.
An article fragment details a proposed Allied occupation department with sections for intelligence, public relations, demobilization, and governance in Germany. It describes suppressing Nazi influence, ensuring a truthful press, supervising disarmament, and managing displaced persons, with a Sunday prayer service announced at Memphis Baptist Church southeast of Doiba.
Analysis notes that Malaya’s position near Trincomalee offers a strategic harbor for amphibious actions while Japan’s forces in Southeast Asia lack air and naval support. It estimates 260 to 300 Japanese planes defending the Malayan area, with key bases 600 to 900 miles away and potential advances toward Singapore.
Cont. from page one the house discussed expedited measures and the senate weighed favorability while committee reports urged approval of a $25 060 allocation for neproes under the 10 OL Hons. The calendar showed delays as sponsors sought to connect names with exoy mercury and other contentious names amid broad budget considerations.
The article notes a combined event featuring speakers including Colonel and other officials, followed by a baseball game between teams near the post headquarters. It lists a 2 pm price and nearby facilities, with guests or speakers named and the event location in a local setting.
A fragmented wartime-era report discusses imperial policy, native defense promises, and the U S stance on colonial troops. It notes pressure for self defense and eventual independence within a framework favorable to imperial governance and naval power, highlighting a heated debate over empire and defense commitments.
An examination at the Dothan Branch Laboratory by Jess Marshel of Artor shows a cat to be rabid. The rabies case was reported from Erky Dale after the cat scratched a Marshall child, with the family noting the incident yesterday.
The Houston County War Price and Rationing Board reports OPA district officer Montgomery suspended S A Cherry, operator of Cherry's Grocery, from accepting for resale rationed items for six months and sugar for 32 months. The suspension on meals and fats is stayed if Cherry complies with all rationing orders, and sugar suspension is stayed after 30 days compliance. Suspension effective May 20.
The discussion centers on intelligent voters in Alabama's Black Belt and poll tax reforms. McCorvey urges constitutional changes to remove hurdles to registration and warns against allowing ignorant influences to gain county or state power, citing Georgia and other Southern states as references.
Eight Houston County registrants headed to preinduction exams with three already en route to Ft Benning. Officials announced one is sent for induction. Men listed include Willie Hobison Frasier Rivers Johnny Powell James Hazel Walker James Barnes Milton Allen Horace Brows Vero Beech Fly and Timon Sindge. Hartford Joe Pullas scheduled for induction.
Ple Taylor Hicks Jr husband of Irene Davis Hicks of Do han has been wounded four times since entering combat in France January 3 1945. In service since July 1944 he formerly managed the Rutz theater. His wife now serves as manager. Hicks holds the Purple Heart Good Conduct Ribbon ETO ribbon with two stars Bronze Star commendation pending.
Police records show the arrest of Napier Field private Ehsh Goodchield on a first degree burglary charge. Officers decline details. Chief J E Croughon says he does not know the circumstances. Capt Eddie Kel Jey relays that Goodchield was found under a bed at a North Charles street house and booked at 2:05 am. He was turned over to military authorities.
In remarks from page five, Doolittle discusses operational planes and those in repair depots and reserve pools. He recalls the heavy air raid tally around Christmas Eve and notes every barrier with at least two full crews. He hints at his expected role in the final phase of the campaign.
The speaker spoke of renewed Allied air operations over Europe and raids into Germany as the axis faced mounting pressure. He noted the arrival of long range American Mustang fighters as a key factor in sustaining missions and challenging German defenses ahead of the planned invasion.
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