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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
2
The page surveys wartime casualties and the sweeping costs for Russia and Germany, noting estimates of millions killed or captured and the broader toll across the Allied and Axis nations. It reflects on the uncertain official tallies and the enduring impact of a conflict nearing its end.
The Treasury offers a monthly income based guide for the Mighty Seventh War Loan showing suggested bond investments from 18.78 for under 190 dollars to 187.58 for over 250 dollars monthly. It urges budgeting wisely for a rainy day and notes the wage with wartime returns.
Edward Kennedy of the Associated Press defends breaking a wartime pledge to withhold reporting on the German surrender. He argues German and British radios had announced the surrender and military security was not at stake, while Army censors were informed of his plan.
President Truman signaled a new openness policy restricting public release of military details. Press secretary Charles G. Hoss said responses will be frank when information is available or cannot be disclosed. The approach aims to build trust and reduce needless leakage while preserving war efforts and operational security.
The article notes Molotov pressing for a three fourths majority on core issues while the American bloc and allies are described as capable of forming a near two thirds coalition. Evatt supports majority amendments but favors three fourths for fundamental decisions as Fraser and Padilla caution against assuming a united American bloc. The piece also mentions Stettinius' remarks and smaller nations remaining quiet.
The article recounts sailors aboard a destroyer away from home about a year and a half. Lieut A H Bryant notes boredom, irritability, and drift from civilian life as deployment lengthens. A sailor’s letter to his girl highlights blurred memories of home and changing emotions. Some men cope by detaching, while others suffer from separation.
A fragmented list outlines radio programs and times across networks including WAGF Fulton Lewis Je, Hal Aloine's Orchestra, Arthur tiale, Curt Massey, Raymond Stott, Lionel Hamilton, AP News updates, The Serenasters, Mustard and Gravy, The Sons Fellows, Your Movie Reporter, and others. It notes varied hosts, bands, sermons, and entertainment slots with scattered times and network tags.
News from London Washington and Allied HQ outline a military occupied Germany run under Allied policy with German administration under strict control. General Clay and Churchill describe a two tier governance finishing Nazism and punishing war criminals while Doenitz is kept as a POW. Ley captured at Berchtesgaden amid denials and attempted suicide.
Radio log lists Crosby Morin Gould concert series and guest performances by Gorliss Archer Sunlights Bands and Abbott and Corlells Comedy. Includes Navy Dramas, Fred Wazins musical variety, Vallee Varielee, Larry Douglas songs, The March of Time, and News for 12 minutes. Ends with The Music Shop repeat and late night variety and news programming into 2 am.
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