17 May 1945
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
1
In a garbled reminiscence attributed to an aide, the account describes Adolf Hitler’s reaction to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death as joyful. The passage portrays a chaotic scene with laughter and shock as the secretary guides recounting the moment.
Report from Lexington Kentucky notes a nuisance issue as hogs prompted grand jury indictments against several residents for maintaining a common nuisance. The quirky tale highlights residents jailed for keeping hogs as a public annoyance in the subdivision.
Emanu-E! services are scheduled for this evening at Lake Shepera. The notice lists Tye 65 6 ek as a reference point and outlines expected attendees and times.
Police investigated a beer car entry after detection of damaged seals and an open door. Officers found the car contained beer bottles with one bottle missing and suspected tampering, but could not confirm that any beer had been removed.
Mr and Mrs H D Beasley of Dothan route five received a second Japanese rifle with bayonet from their son Jessa Morton Beasley of an anti aircraft unit overseas He has been abroad 24 months and sent the gun home asking that it be saved for him.
Industrial damage and claimed most fires were under control by dawn. The target area included Mitsubishi’s aircraft assembly plant once billed as the world’s largest, along with small home factories and shops used by Nagoya’s 1.5 million residents. Aircrews reported flames visible from approaching planes and searchlights complicating efforts to cloak the city.
Legal notices report suits filed to recover bonds forfeited for unpaid obligations. The action names parties and cites court proceedings against defendants in a disputed forfeiture case.
The peace officer training school run by the Dothan Police Department and the FBI in Alabama will close tomorrow after a two week course for officers in Dothan and nearby towns. The program covered firearms demonstrations fingerprinting interviewing searching raids defensive tactics and scientific procedures with the final session devoted to first aid and public relations.
Flight Officer Dantel W. "Junior" Johnson, son of D. W. Johnson of Ozark and Headland, has been liberated from a prisoner of war camp near Munich, Germany. Co pilot on a BIT Flying Fortress, he was captured June 4, 1944, during a flight over Europe. The last letter received from him was dated December 24, 1944. He had been overseas since March, 1944.
The United Nations War Crimes Commission announced an international conference on German war crimes would begin in London on May 3. Hitler's fate remains uncertain with Goebbels and Himmler among Nazi leaders at large. Goering's surrender is also noted as a key possibility.
Fragmentary wartime text describes Allied and Japanese moves across Pacific theaters with mentions of landing forces, naval task groups, and enemy pressure. The garbled lines reference troop actions at coastal positions and ongoing combat, suggesting a dated invasion or battle summary. Specific names and dates are unreadable in this OCR excerpt.
Ambassador Andre wired Moscow for instructions as Big Five delay subcommittee work on the Dumbarton Oaks plan. He questioned self defense claims behind regional security and the group studied limiting speech time and expediting amendments. A committee rejected broad powers for the UN assembly, keeping peace tasks with the Security Council but allowed the assembly to be kept informed and to recommend action when the council is idle.
The article outlines likely uses of captured German prisoners including farming to feed Europe amid hunger fears, and rebuilding ruined territories with labor from prisoners. It notes Allied leaders like General Lucius D. Clay and General Eisenhower discuss occupation tasks, funding, disarmament, and the broad scope of postwar reconstruction across Germany, Norway, and Denmark with limited clarity on exact timelines.
The account describes discussions of German strategic aims, Allied countermeasures, and flotilla actions through late 1943. It notes estimates of enemy strength, sinking of ships, and the high casualties suffered, with claims of German failures and Allied persistence shaping the war narrative.
Lawmakers scrutinize the governors plan to shift income tax money to education and welfare while Sparks backed measures push more general fund allocations. House defeats poll tax changes then considers abolition moves as reapportionment and pension bills surface. voting registry rules may loosen with constitutional literacy tests proposed.
A reader notes brake VINs may develop a tendency to evaporate air during driving. The advice suggests keeping vehicle in motion with brakes applied, or applying brakes to eliminate the issue.
ALBEVILLE Special Dr Judd head of the school of education of Alabama Polytechnic Institute will give the commencement address at Henry High School Friday evening. Fifteen seniors will receive diplomas with Patsy Bethune valedictorian and Frankie Belcher as salutatorian. Class roll includes Dor Catene Merle Mauldin Hulda Herndon Patsy Bethune Frankie Belcher Willie Meade Fortson Florize Gamble Jevta Searcy Ruby Parker Tom Ben Culpepper Mary Kete Vickers Nannie Skeen Phyllis Howerton Mary Berry and Sallie Jane Tye. Two class members, Marielle WAC and James Blank, are in U S Army service.
Scout Camporee announced by Scout Executive J. W. Cooke will span Friday afternoon to Saturday. Events include a 4 p.m. Friday personal equipment inspection, an 8:30 p.m. campfire with public invited, Saturday morning camping site inspection at 9 a.m., a fire-building and first aid contest, and a 4 p.m. Saturday camp break. Patrols lead by patrol leaders.
Number 15 infantrymen led a field advance as the touring unit promotes bond buying across the nation. Officials expect rising investment in the Seventh War Loan amid war bond demonstrations and a flag raising at the Newville post office to gauge local patriotism. The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for Newville postmaster with applications due by June 7.
Washington AP report states Franklin D Roosevelt’s likeness will appear on new dimes to be minted soon. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau said the coins will be ready for distribution near year end. Roosevelt’s portrait and a quotation will be used in War Bond campaigns with a $100 personal contribution offered for the winning newsmen suggestion.
Houston County, one of 11 Alabama counties reporting more driver licenses issued in the last two years, shows 11,287 licenses versus 10,664 in the prior period according to the Department of Public Safety. The rise is linked to active law enforcement and population growth from nearby military installations.
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