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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1945

Page

2

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Confusing historic text describes a battle scene with units named for a siege. It notes two transport losses and defending actions by infantry at a fortress, mentioning American and Japanese combat and rugged terrain conditions. The fragment references airfields, wire and bayonet fighting, and slow progress toward capture.

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Veterans War Bond drive to feature wounded veteran

A special program on the courthouse lawn will urge Houston County to meet its bond drive quote. A wounded Northington General Hospital veteran from Tuscaloosa will speak and present a War Bond to Ramsey for the county's accept. A state wide radio program begins at 11 4 a m with public urged to attend.

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Conference aims at world security and regional pacts

The article describes the wartime conference efforts led by the American delegation at the Fairmont Hotel, seeking a regional security framework in the western hemisphere and a global security council. It notes debates over trusteeships, a world charter, and regional pacts to quicken defense responses, with Eden and Churchill involved in planning and possible Washington talks with President Truman. The piece highlights the push for an independent continental security arrangement and ongoing committee work toward a stronger world organization and economic aid mechanisms. It also reports nominations and awards, including Carroll nomination for post ambassador to Alabama and Staff Sergeant Clements receiving the Air Medal.

Tom Uherd Aterm Steve Attus Elina Selene Bitate Natvehs Curie Oaby International Golden Gate Fairmont Hotel Council of the World Organization Anthony Tde Prine Churchill Hyes London Eden Josuey Suthnitis Winy Piublen Eden Washington Truman Britain Russia Krester Poland Denmark

Law and budget items filter through postwar stateHouse

The text outlines numerous bills and measures in both houses including funding for education welfare and state agencies. It covers state guard postwar planning federal electors and various appropriations such as 1.75 million for education and welfare plus provisions for veterans affairs and public schools. It notes committee readings and calendar movements in the House and Senate.

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Allied Forces Hit Pacific Bases In Broad Offensive

Forces near Ipo Dam and Luge patrol areas destroy Nipponese small craft as 450 tons of explosives smash Japanese defenses on Tarakan and in Brunei Bay. Allied task groups push ashore toward Balikpapan, while swift strikes hit Kai Okayanim, Kays, Matu Railways, and shipping around Formosa. US Fifth Air Force commander Gen Ramsay Whitehead notes heavy dawn and daylight blows reduce enemy capabilities. multiple divisions advance northward from Davao and near Hapine as operations widen across the region.

Ipo Dam Luge Australad Tarakan Twicheast Borneo Dwentaal Burneo Balikpapan Brunei Bay Formosa Tohoku Kai Okayanim Kays Fand Matu Railways Rolley South Contoe Shanghai Ching Saiguntan China Hesser Sundas Rams Whitehead Fifth Air Forcs Samo Hed Oda Davao Daviston Doughouys Puee- Dallas Lazo Conte Oaipa Hapine

Johnny Mack Brown visits hometown Dothan Alabama

The famed western star Johnny Mack Brown returns to his hometown Dothan Alabama between shows. He praises Alabama hospitality and Alabama connections while meeting townspeople including former Sunday School teacher Smith Hall and Delia Hall. He hopes to return for a longer visit after completing his tour.

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Memorial services set at post headquarters today

Dothan and Wiregrass area residents attended memorial services scheduled to begin at 4:290 this afternoon in front of post headquarters. Col Daly will give the welcome, with Rabbi Alfred Wolf and Chaplains Gold and McGraw leading prayers. The flag will be raised to half staff signaling the morning’s close.

Dothan Colonel Daly William B Gold William F. McGraw Rabbi Alfred Wolf Allied Nations ATI Aviation Cadets Det Daly Rabb Alfred Wolf

Draft draft law sparks postwar military plan debate

Hearings begin June 4 on a peacetime draft requiring all able-bodied men to serve for one year of training. The Army aims to mobilize 1.2 million youths, with 608,000 to 800,000 eligible for service overall, while many reserve officers would stay active to train. A contrast is drawn between a standing army and a citizen reserve system, with President Washington's republic framed as the basis for future plans.

Billians Army Navy Miliary Committee War Department Military Committee George C. Marshall Stott Germany Japan Washington

Veterans Discharged Under New Point System From Camp Atterbury

Three hundred veterans among them Sgt Irby Garner Jr of Andalusia Alabama are discharged at Camp Atterbury Indiana under the new point system. Garner earned 158 points from service since 1940 including 27 months overseas combat, seven battle stars and a Bronze Star. He plans to seek civil service work and said he left many good men in France. Overall about 2,000,000 men are due to be released in the next 120 months. 1,300,000 under the point system and 700,000 for wounds age or other factors.

Texas Camp Atterbury Ind Atlanta Irby Garner, Jr Andalusia Ala Kim France North Africa Sicily Ialy Congress

President Roosevelt period ends and ceremony ends

A military ceremony schedule notes the period for President Roosevelt and the ceremony completion. Napier Field Drum and Bugle Corps perform at 2 p.m. A baseball game unfolds on the field house diamond between Napier Field Grutes and Tyndall Field Tornadoes. Parking near post headquarters with Military Police directing at the main gate.

Roosevelt Napier Field Tyndall Field Tornadoes Field House

Fall of Hitler’s Reich Nears as Prague Roundup Ends

Soviet forces push across Central Europe with Prague reporting peace and order. Red Army and American units celebrate new arms links while evacuations and prisoner exchanges unfold. Marshal Ivan Stonev directs operations from Prague as German remnants surrender or retreat in the Czech peninsula.

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Contiued Frege study and Senate report details

Fragmented text references ongoing Frege study and a Senate report plan. Mentions Burton B-Gmor, Mitchell D-Wess, and other senators, with garbled phrases about prison camps and early 20th century governance. The passage is unclear but centers on congressional activity and forthcoming report delivery.

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French forces hold 20,000 in jungle west of Japan conflict

A snapshot reports French garrison of about 20,000 men resisting Japanese advances in rugged jungle terrain. Allies considered sending supplies but the request was refused.

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