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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1945
Page
2
The page lists subscription rates and advertising details with names like Carrie, Mal Daily, and Mor Rouw. It includes references to service lines, weekly pricing, Easter notes in Alabama, and a quotation from Mark 10 7 about cleaving to wife, followed by a Franklin quote about marriage and love.
The 1943 measure to extend four to six year terms for tax assessors and collectors passed unseen, drawing voter ire after adjournment. A repeal bill led by Rep. George Stone moved through the House but stalled in Senate Privileges and Elections. Voters are urged to monitor committee actions and the fate of the repeal as the session resumes.
The column reports balloon sightings fueling West Coast rumors and a debate over whether balloons are weapons from Japan, plus political jabs at Truman era probes. It notes Langer and Blomson comments on public warning and drift, and recounts Biddle’s earlier role in the Truman investigations and staff actions.
Lee Miller reports on the 23rd Division in Luzon near Balete Pass, detailing the slow, costly fight to secure the pass, the stubborn Japanese defense on reverse slopes, and the unit’s 18-day contact with the enemy as San Manuel and nearby ridges witness heavy combat amid mud and rain.
The excerpt notes a casualty estimate and mentions Colonel Victor L. Johnson Jr of the 161st Infantry as a command post figure, with references to terrain and a patrol up Highway 5. It lacks a complete incident or date to form a proper summary.
Radio schedules list WAGF programs from 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM with varied hosts and shows on MBS AP News and NBC networks. A War Department notice announces two promotions in the Wiregrass officers, including Oscar Carroll Dunn to Captain and Samuel Rex Brannon to First Lieutenant amid broader regional training efforts.
The newly formed Union of Arab States voices moral support for Syria and Lebanon as France extends troops, while Britain and the United States push for swift action. The move heightens fears of a wider conflict involving Egypt Iraq Transjordan Saudi Arabia and other Muslim nations.
C G Lind has been named president of the Marianna Lions Club succeeding Clyde E Mayhal who served the past year. Elected as vice presidents are W H Harrison J M Rogers and R W Watson. Other officers include W A Spinks lion tamer J H Clark tail twister and Warren Hilson secretary treasurer. Directors are G A Jenkins and G E Simmons. The election followed a regular club session with guest speaker T E Castleb...
Quilla Marshall Kelly radioman first class USNR son of Q M Kelly of Hartford took part in the Okinawa invasion aboard a light cruiser. After Navy recruit and radio schools in San Diego Miami and Colorado he served aboard the USS Carlson. Four brothers serve in the armed forces James Horace Kelly hospital apprentice second class Harry DeWitt Lewis D and Dwight B Kelly all in the Army. The Flying Fortress has 3 141 anti tricton bearings.
Dr Fred Palmers Skin Whitener Ointment claims to loosen blackheads remove pimples and fade rough skin externally. Offers 25 cents trial and double your money back with 4x0 front pads. Galenol Co Boscoe Augats Ga.
WEW YORK AP Bey averages continued to revel in the major leagues with several players posting notable marks. Tommy Holmes of the Boats Braves and Tony Cucimelis of the Crocago White Sox hit home runs while others topped charts, including Me Ott and Whitey Kurpaa, as Vern Stephens and Nick Ettas chased season pace with New York leading the field.
The Toledo Mudhens compiled multiple hits off Bob Feller in the sixth inning and capitalized on defensive errors to defeat Great Lakes 5 to 2. Denny Galehouse pitched four scoreless innings in relief for the Mudhens while the Sailors endured their first defeat of the season.
Ralph Ingram, son of G L Ingram of Ashford route, is named among Army wounded in Europe in today’s War Department release. The notice lists the wounded from the European theater, noting his inclusion amid other service members.
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