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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1945
Page
5
AP reports stalled world court style controls on atomic bombs as Britain and the United States weigh sharing or delaying possession amid wartime fears. Leaders including Churchill Attlee and Truman discussed postwar control while Canada’s King joins the dialogue.
Secretary of State Hull stated that the United States did not threaten Japan with an ultimatum but warned that Japan could strike anywhere anytime. He said diplomatic talks failed and Pearl Harbor might have been prevented only if core principles were yielded, while avoiding a showdown as defenses were strengthened.
Birmingham News reports Alabama has accepted an invitation to play in the Rose Bowl on January 2 next year. University officials declined comment as Tuscaloosa confirms the Crimson Tide will reach Pasadena for a sixth Rose Bowl and ninth post season bid since 1926.
Old Man Winter arrived as temperatures in Dothan plunged overnight. Readings began near 44 degrees at 6 pm, dropped to 0 degrees by midnight, and bottomed around 33.9 degrees early today per officials at the municipal airport.
AP report recalls a penciled Roosevelt draft from 1941 outlining a temporary agreement with Japan. The note, found in the Pearl Harbor hearings, proposed resuming economic relations, Japan limiting troops in Asia, avoiding the Tripartite Pact, and a nonparticipation role for the US in talks with China. A Churchill telegram draft with “modus vivendi” addition was not submitted, and Roosevelt warned the proposal depended on Japanese politics and risked serious trouble.
With 15 days left in the drive Houston County Victors Loan stood at 257395 from the county quota of 1155000. Chairman Robert Ramses said non E bonds are selling quickly but the aim remains to push E bonds with a Dec 1 close. Total bonds including other series reached 817604.75 and a two hour WAGE program hosted by Albert Logue was to culminate the effort with an expected 109000 maturity value from E bonds.
Jonathan Daniels, former presidential press secretary, says the presidency is the greatest job on earth but the pay is low. He notes Truman’s $75,000 yearly salary nets only about $7,000 after $46,000 federal taxes, $1,000 state taxes, and $25,000 for White House expenses, risking personal debt after leaving office.
Washington AP report outlines President Truman facing broad criticism after wartime unity fades. While praising his direct style, commentators fault his handling of prices and wages, labor unrest, and diplomatic limits with Russia and at the London Foreign Ministers conference. The article notes calls for decisive policy amid domestic strains and international tension.
A warehouse was broken into by rioting hungry Japanese in Sendai on Honshu as Allied forces press in. Reports note earlier outbreaks in Hokkaido with no prior attacks on American stores, while captured war leaders face surrender at Sugamo prison and war crime charges.
The Federal Works Administration informed the City Commission of Atlanta that it agrees to terminate use of the Dothan Recreation Center on North Foster Street for solder reclamation on December 3. An auditor will review project accounts to close the recreation project, with possible transfer of the property to the Surplus Property Board or government seizure through surplus disposal.
Two Dothan residents, Mr and Mrs Wallord Wolkes, were injured in an early morning automobile accident about nine miles south of Dothan on Florida Highway. A State Highway Patrol report said their injuries were not serious and they were resting comfortably. Details were not available.
Union leader Joseph A Beirne in Chicago warned of a possible nationwide strike by telephone operators. Reports note 500000 workers affected by disputes, with 20000 at General Motors sites, amid wage and retroactive payment demands and potential retroactive back pay from May 1945 to June 29.
The Chamber of Commerce nominates fourteen.Dothan businessmen as directors with seven to be elected. Names listed include Charles Adams, Roy Hin, Jett Argos, Janes Plodige, Mel Maret, Beasty Wharton, and others. Secretary notes the slate and election timeline.
Washington reports General Dwight D Eisenhower, newly named Chief of Staff, hospitalized with a respiratory ailment. He delayed a farewell Europe trip and traveled by train to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, for treatment at Ashford General Hospital.
DETROIT AP Picketers march in snow as a wage dispute with General Motors nears arbitration. CIO Auto Workers press for a 30 percent raise with a three man board to rule. Union officials expect a reply today after a Tuesday deadline passed.
Mrs Ernie Pyle widow of famous columnist died at 7 AM in Albuquerque New Mexico after a long illness. She had been ill since World War II service and earlier died from complications after a sniper attack. She was 44 and had been away from Washington since July returning home after receiving the Army and Navy Medal of Merit posthumously.
US prosecutors at Nuernberg unveil ten documents never before shown in court. The materials include a speech attributed to a German commander claiming orders to massacre men, women, and children of Polish race or language. The case accuses Littler and about 20 aides of aggressive warfare causing millions of deaths.
The Associated Press reports the Communists claim to have taken Wencheng and Tinghsien as China’s civil war rages. Government troops push toward Hulu Ma in Manchuria while Nünking area activity includes skirmishes and rail lines. Unconfirmed dispatches hint at possible government entry into Communist Huladau.
Road department crews in Wookton County progress on paving in Wicksburg Gor don Kinsey Webb Taylor Ma ded Cottingood and Hodges. Work began with contracts let on September 74 and Farhman reported about one mile completed with pavement extending to connect with major highways into the lows.
Hollywood APs The Hob Tywood Canteen closed after three year run drawing more than 3 million service members. Stars like Ingrid Bergman Jack Benny and Bob Hope performed with Dinah Shore Rudy Vallee and many others. The final program ended a landmark effort started by Miss Davis inspired by Stage Door Canteen.
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson announced at a White House conference that sugar remains the only rationed food after ending meat and fat rations. Butter margarine lard and shortenings are freed along with canned fish meat rationing ends at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Officials expect civilian meat access to rise by December to about 165 pounds per person annually, with Bowles and White House approval noted.
Washington AP report says Price Administrator Chester Baches announced OPA finds no basis to raise steel prices now. OPA will review after January 1946 submissions and notes steel industry earnings exceed wartime standards, affecting pending wage and price requests by CIO steelworkers. Benjamin F Fairless peaked that wage demands wait for OPA action on substantial price increases.
In Long Beach California Admiral William F. Halsey formally hands over command of the Third Fleet after 45 years of service. He lowers his flag aboard the battleship USS Dakota as Rear Admiral Howard F. Kingman assumes leadership, marking the end of an era and the transfer of duties to a younger officer.
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