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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
2
Community notices from May 31 1945 include classified items by Mat Daily and Bowry, pricing details, and remittance mentions. Associated Press notes and a religious quotation appear, along with a brief editorial line on misinformation and redress.
A prominent radio commentator claimed that if the Mighty Seventh War Loan Drive succeeds fully, the war against Japan could end by Christmas 1947 or early 1948. He urged strong public support, saying buying extra bonds can shorten or delay the conflict depending on the drive’s outcome.
A garbled report recounts the British broadcaster Lord Haw Haw and his wartime broadcasts. It notes his taunts at Britain and asserts his attempts to undermine morale while praising Germany’s strength. The text references public reaction and compares him to infamous traitors.
A lengthy analysis contrasts Alabama's 163 legislature and a late session term extender for assessors with public backlash and a failed repeal. It then shifts to U S diplomacy, noting American lessons from Nicaragua and Mexico, and comparing Soviet Poland policy to Monroe Doctrine principles, warning against foreign meddling and puppet governments.
A narrative traces Wilhelm Joyce known as Lord Haw Haw, once admired by some then branded traitor for aiding Nazi efforts. It recounts his capture near Flensburg after a German wife dispute, and his later arrest by British officers who recognized his forceful persona. The piece notes global demand for his trial and final degradation.
Dispatch from Luzon describes damp field conditions near a jungle commiand post as the 25th Division furthers road work toward Balete Pass. Soldiers struggle with mud, supply lines, and weather while Filipino laborers haul rations and food. Two Chinese Manila correspondents, Josefa Go and Lan Shaw, accompany officers to the cave entrance, observing locals, equipment, and the harsh trek.
Radio schedules list a dense slate of programs across networks including The March of Time and News of the Day. Notable items feature The Froth Movsan Show, Mystery Drama, Dinah Shace Variety, The Tamboree from Pixie and America Town Meeting Forum with hosts and guests.
Rio de Janeiro's municipal library system offers music listening on record. Patrons choose selections on a card and hear records in a dedicated listening area. About 15,000 patrons used the service last year, with Beethoven, Strauss, Chopin, Verdi, and Tchaikovsky among favorites.
The piece surveys Syria and Persian issues as postwar powers debate sovereignty and withdrawal. It traces history from early 1900s British Russian influence to 1940s dynamics, noting Persia's fears of foreign domination and appeals to the United States for economic help amid Allied rivalries. It highlights the Atlantic Charter as a recurring touchstone and cites Morgan Shuster's earlier role.
Corporal Luther E. Smith son of Mrs Eliza Smith and Private First Class Robert L. Clenney son of Mr and Mrs A D Clenney of Abbeville are assigned to Pope Field Fort Bragg No 2 Case of the First Troop Carrier Command and on duty with the Fifth Provisional TC Squadron, the public relations office reports.
Engineers and gangs press a new southbound highway from New Brazil town Anapolis toward nickel rich Nique Jandia. The route is a key link in the Trans Brazil Highway and slated for completion by mid 1945.
Miss E A Chandler, a bachelor of science from Tendon, has been appointed for destruction of. Douglas Manxman report notes she is the first woman ever appointed to the post.
Northfleet England residents face weeks of darkness as many street lamps have been maliciously broken. Local council says repairs will take time due to repeated vandalism, with bow and arrow incidents and other acts cited as causes of outages.
London reports a new airship concept described as “immune to explosions” by a business figure. The craft aims to fly after the war using a low wing monoplane with a horsepower engine. It could land in eight yards and clear obstructions with a top speed of 15 metres per hour and a sinking rate of 25.
The U S Maritime Song training station at Sheepaney Bay Brooklyn reported 66 of pay dates in two years as records show.
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