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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1945
Page
2
A garbled 1945 fragment contains sporadic notices and quotes from varied sources. Mentions of dates and names are obscured. historical religious and philosophical quotes follow. The readable pieces include a Genesis verse and a Confucius remark, with no clear cohesive event or local detail.
The Allied War Crimes Commission plans to repatriate Col Josef Albert Meisinger known as the Butcher of Warsaw from Yokohama to Germany for interrogation likely trial. He has evaded justice by moving from Europe to Japan and now departs by plane under guard for Frankfurt.
Jefferson County sheriff ordered deputies to break up late night petting parties on lonely byways to protect couples from crime. Critics say it interferes with privacy, but supporters argue the move prevents murders, rapes, and robberies by reducing easy targets for criminals.
The text criticizes police in multiple counties for failing to curb crime, arguing that officers ignore minor offenses such as improper parking. It claims lenient enforcement leads to greater dangers and warns of tragedy if authorities continue lax practices.
The Civilian Production Administration investigates possible withholdings of civilian goods until 1946 when tax cuts may favor manufacturers. While no firm evasion is proven, the repeal of the excess profits tax may spur delays. Textile to appliances covered, officials cautious, noting reconversion and price ceiling uncertainties. Public scrutiny could deter withholding, benefiting consumers already taxed on wages.
General Doolittle's Eighth Air Force raid on Bad Kreuznach aimed to destroy a railroad junction. Pilots saw a hospital marked on the town, and despite orders, the hospital was destroyed. ODonnell led the lead crew and earned Bombs of the Week before a German resident later claimed Americans bombed the hospital.
A 1945 column by John Temple Graves argues atomic explosions threaten global civilization and may push nations toward stronger United Nations control. It notes international cooperation precedents like Sevres, calls for an international commission to inspect production abroad, and envisions a peak period for shared global security amid postwar policy debates.
A fragmented radio listing shows tonight’s schedule with programs and times from MBS and MES networks. Notable items include Gene Krupa's Orchestra, Duke Kingston's Orchestra, and various news and music segments alongside AP News updates and a Wake Up and Live segment.
A World Today column discusses Allied administration in Germany, France's stance on international Ruhr control, and potential U.S. policy review. An observer in Germany warns of hunger, indoctrination, and a continued pull toward totalitarian solutions. The piece plugs into postwar challenges from food shortages to ideological battles.
Fragmentary text mentions a licensee and a method to be used, with references to days, a city or date, and a car. Details are garbled but imply a permit or regulation issue tied to a specific person and vehicle. Further readable elements are insufficient to determine a clear event or outcome.
A small blaze reported in Normeay covered a wooden fence with tan paint. Firefighters arrived to contain the flames, with no injuries. The cause remains under investigation.
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