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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1945
Page
5
A wartime briefing outlines U S Canada and Britain plans for lend lease and mutual support. It notes reductions in civilian production, continued aid to Soviet and Allied efforts, and the shift to a wartime economy with substantial shipments for the period reported. Ends with figures totaling $8 410 000 000 including aircraft tanks and ships, and mentions page 2 coverage.
WeMay mark in the seventh Bond Campaign shows County War Finance Committee reporting bonds totaling $219,831 in Felic,GU4 with EL bonds credited to county REP, SB short of halfway of $693,000. Volunteers work to rally support and canvass the county as the June 30 deadline nears, with Robert Ramsey citing ongoing volunteer cooperation and efforts to reach the goal.
World War II dispatch summarizes Allied advances in the Pacific and Philippines. Forces push along Sayre line toward Malabasay, while Mindanao slows due to blown bridges. In Luzon, First Corps advances in central coast areas with ongoing mopping up east of Tongoo and Balete Pass operations amid Japanese liquidation efforts.
Army gets transfer orders to Pacific area. The American First Army, led by Gen Courtney Hodges, redeployed from Europe after landmark campaigns, with 14 000 men slated for Pacific service as 30 day furloughs end. First parachuted into France on D Day and helped liberate Paris before moving into Germany and Belgium.
Washington AP Selec live Service reports a shift in draft policy after Europe’s end. Indefinite deferments will apply to men aged 30 to 37 in useful war work, while younger registrants 18 to 25 face a heavier call. Deferments for older men no longer need six month renewals. The July draft will drop about 25 percent to around 90 000, from 320 000. Occupation reviews for 4-F registrants begin immediately.
Secretary of State Stettinius leaves the United Nations Conference for a hurried trip to Washington to confer with President Truman on mountain war end crises in Europe. The conference hosts and participants shift its leadership as Molotov Eden and Bidault depart for home. Stettinius plans to return within days. Senators Connally and Vandenberg lead the American delegation as the meeting aims for an early June finish, with much work ahead on Allied cooperation and postwar issues.
London AP reports Prime Minister Churchill rejected Labour calls to delay the ballot and virtually assured a summer general election. Labour, at Blackpool, adopted a socialist platform while Churchill warned a coalition continuation could weaken Britain. The exact election date remained undetermined, with July 5 or July 11 favored by observers depending on Churchill's Thursday action.
Gordon Soldier Dickerson of the 25th Infantry Division on Luzon in the Philippines is described as a seasoned Tropic Lightning veteran who clings to a sixshooter and a carbine. During combat he nearly drew his revolver to fire at aJapanese soldier but the weapon jammed. He continues to clean and carry his carbine daily despite the old sixgun’s failures.
Dethan's electrical power will be suspended for four hours Sunday morning from 2 to 6 o clock for necessary repairs to the main switchboard at the power plant. Ralph Goodwin, superintendent of the water and light department, said the interruption will prevent sudden service disruption from over power lines. City officers urged all users to prepare for the inter ruption to minimize inconvenience.
Troops from American and Brush divisions advance toward Trieste as Yugoslav claims and Western proposals align, easing ten day stalemate. Allied vehicles push north of the Isonzo corridor while Yugoslav units show no opposition in entered zones. one American wounded by a land mine.
Washington reports long range Japanese balloons have attacked western North America over recent months. Some have landed or dropped explosives in isolated localities with no property damage. Public safety campaign urged to warn people, especially children, of possible unexploded bombs hidden in forests or buried under melting snow.
Ten student Mexican Army officers arrived at Napier Field for training under American instructors. Spanish speaking officers will teach flying and ground school courses as part of the Mexican Fighter Squadron program. The group trains to replace the squadron units in the Pacific war, under United States AAF direction.
Army and Marine infantry enveloped Shuri Fort as part of operations in the Pacific. President Harry S Truman awarded the Medal of Honor to technical sergeant Dake Lindsey for valor in this war, with ceremony images showing General George Marshall, Speaker Sam Rayburn, and aides present.
American troops fight fierce counterattacks on Okinawa as Marines and infantry probe toward Shuri. Reports describe heavy Japanese losses, with hundreds killed and strong enemy action near Sugar Loaf Hill and Yonabaru. Attacks also push toward Shuri while air and naval actions continue along the coast.
Cairo reports agitation against French forces in Syria and Lebanon following a clash in Aleppo that killed eight and wounded 24. A general strike in Palestine is forecast as the Pan Arab League aids Syria and Lebanon, with Damascus saying talks with France are over and protests could curb French authority in the region.
Alabama House approves two proposed constitutional amendments to place income tax revenues in the state treasury for the next legislature. The measures, approved with tight opposition, direct funding to education health and welfare programs and adjust special education trust fund appropriations and allocations among state institutions. The Senate action is pending.
James J Strebig reports from Pacific bases on how American air power is poised to dominate the war against Japan. He explains that distance and weather, especially typhoons and the climate, complicate campaigns and dictate methods for pressing toward Tokyo.
A fragment from a wartime account recalls Col Von Stauffenberg's failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler at Rastenburg. The blast wounded others. Hitler survived, his trousers torn and uniform soiled, while officials scrambled and one officer, Col Brandt, near the blast perished. The report notes a briefcase mishap altered the course of the event.
Price clerks survey local clothing stores to ensure cotton garments meet OPA price and marking rules. A D Wilsercon, chairman of the Houston County War Production Board, announced the initiative covering adult and children’s cotton apparel produced under War Production Board orders and pre ticketed by manufacturers with the retail dollar.
In San Francisco AP report a high Japanese official acknowledged rising peace agitation at home and urged arrest of any who speak against national unity. Procurator General Namizuat Nakano warned in a meeting with court leaders and Prime Minister Suzuki that disloyal speeches threaten unity, while warnings described by Tokyo radio warned against antiwar leaflets and noted wartime education acts mobilizing 20,000,000 students.
AP war dispatches from Manila describe record air raids on Formosa by Philippine based bombers, while US infantrymen on central Luzon claim victory over encircled Japanese forces. Large coastal and inland battles unfold across Mindanao and northern Luzon as units press toward targets and bridges hinder advances.
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