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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1944
Page
2
The Eagle shows deep flaws in its 1990s era operation amid misstatements and reader grievances. The piece notes issues with accuracy, editorial integrity, and remedy procedures, urging formal redress and accountability.
An editorial recounts Allied bombing losses and German wartime orders. It cites air force totals through Oct 31, including 4,000 tons dropped on Germany and 3,210 enemy aircraft destroyed. It condemns Nazi leadership and urges continued resolve to prevent another holocaust, questioning German leadership and wartime ethics.
The Volkssturm, a Hitler regime creation, drafts men from the aged to boys for guerrilla warfare as a last stand tactic. It aims to deter invaders and divert German attention from frontline defeats, issuing six radio commandments praising death for Hitler to stiffen resistance.
The outgoing lawmakers, slow to act after the election recess, anticipate a fuller docket when the new Congress convenes in January. They expect major work on postwar recovery, tax reform, Social Security, military training, and job creation to move more quickly with a longer session ahead.
White House aides debate a cabinet reshuffle with names like Harriman, Byrnes, and Tobin as possible secretaries. Roosevelt weighs Commerce Labor Postmaster General Agriculture State Interior and Attorney General posts while Kaiser’s ship plans and Kennedy’s White House visit shape policy ahead of postwar strategy.
From a practical political view Governor Dewey may lead the Republican Party effectively if John Sullivan, now Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, becomes Undersecretary of the Navy around January 1. Sullivan, a New Hampshire Democrat and non banker, would replace Ralph Bard who publicly backed Dewey. If Bard exits, Forrestal may bring in banker Hensel to run the Navy procurement division. Note Sullivan declined the Surplus War Property post preferring the Navy post.
Stokes argues Dewey surpasses three prior GOP nominees in national influence and party cohesion. He credits Dewey with building a robust statewide and national network, fostering foreign policy leadership, and maintaining voter appeal through campaigning and public forums. The piece notes Willkie’s limitations and Dewey’s ongoing relevance as a possible 1948 renomination contender amid wartime priorities.
Radio listing details a full day of AP News news breaks and program blocks. It lists show titles such as Wake Up and Live, This Rhythmic Age, Dancing Variations, and The Network’s Wednesday schedule with performances by George Barnes Dartee Time the Andrews Sisters Tommy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra among others.
The article surveys wide beliefs about Adolf Hitler’s fate amid World War II rumors. It cites Dudley Hilton Taylor’s editorial suggesting a possible master hoax and a future German underground movement. It notes German and Japanese plans for renewed aggression decades ahead, with emphasis on Hitler as central to Nazism.
Fort McPherson Georgia received Fort Sergeant Roy D Riley son of Mr and Mrs J C Riley 423 Poyner Street after 28 months of service in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations announced by the Public Relations Office today.
Millions switch to Penetro for chest cold relief using mutton suet base with medicated formula. It acts as counter irritant and pain reliever when spread on skin and as an aromatic inhalant to ease coughing and phlegm. Drugstores recommend it with a double supply price of 36 cents.
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