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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1945
Page
7
AP report says most rationing to end in 1943 with price controls phased out in 95 to 100 cities within four to five months. Meals and shoes to be rationed only through year end. fats oils may last into 196. sugar uncertain. Tire rationing may stretch to year start.
President Truman approves, Senate Democratic Leader Barkley proposes a joint congressional probe into Pearl Harbor guiding a report to Congress by a Senate House committee by a designated deadline. Barkley emphasizes a thorough, impartial inquiry to reveal responsibilities without shielding anyone in authority.
The Attorney General ruled that all absentee ballots in a general or primary must be returned to the probate office no later than five days before official vote tabulation. Probate Judge Saxon P. Poyner of Houston County requested the opinion citing a 1945 state act and noted election officials will determine if a ballot was filed within the required period. Eligible voters may obtain absentee ballots starting September 12 for the October election. applications must include full address and employer.
President Truman calls Congress to swiftly enact a limited tax reduction for the current fiscal year. The item follows reports that U S reparations from Germany will be modest for America, about five percent of Britain’s, with assets abroad valued around one billion dollars. A proposed Allied decree would transfer ownership of Germany external property to the council before seizing assets in neutral states.
President Truman proposes a transitional tax bill to speed re conversion and limit wartime restrictions, estimates $30 billion deficit for the year, and calls for full employment measures, stronger wage standards, extended War Powers authority, and permanent reform of labor administration to stabilize the peacetime economy. He urges continued draft and federal curbs as readjustment proceeds.
John R. Keyton pioneer Dothan citizen and former acting mayor died at his home 503 N Dales street at noon after a two week illness. The Georgia native moved to Dothan in 1888, worked for Plant System, entered lumber and trucking, lived in Miami 1928 1944 returned to Dothan. He served as acting Mayor around 1908 and on the City Council, founded Dothan Home Journal, and was active in Baptist and fraternal groups. He leaves wife Ida Elizabeth Newton and son Dr John A Keyton, with funeral set for 5 pm tomorrow at Johnson Wilkerson chapel and burial in City cemetery.
In Alabama debates are scheduled on diverting income tax revenues for legislature or keeping the current use for property tax relief. Sen J Bruce Henderson and Rep Norman Harris appear in Cullman. Hayse Tucker and Malcolm Harper speak in Birmingham. Chauncey Sparks to speak in Dothan. polls set for October 2.
Maj Gen Claire L Chennault commander of the Flying Tigers stops at Napier Field en route from Miami to New Orleans for a brief reunion with Brig Gen Clinton Vincent commander of the 29th Flying Training Wing. He lands at 12 20 pm and departs 1 55 pm and is hosted by Gen Vincent Col Stewart and their spouses.
Washington notes say the House approved the surplus property designation to consolidate items under a single administrator. The measure, introduced by Representative Munaseu Alar, seeks to place purple disposals under one administrator and passes to act next week.
Voters weigh adoption of the City Manager form on Sept 17 amid mixed opinions. George Malone says the plan works if a good manager is chosen. W J Parkman supports it as best for the city. J H Bryson calls it a forward step. V Lee backs the existing commission system. Harry Wall sees it as progressive.
George Stein thirty died from injuries after an explosive device within Luther Baker's drug store in Enterprise. Rose Baker and Leon Smith remained in serious condition at the hospital as police and military experts investigated the blast for a possible mortarshell cause. The three men, all in the store when the shell exploded, were reportedly examining the item, believed to be a souvenir from Stein's Navy service, when the incident occurred.
The probate office announced today that drivers license receipt blanks and applications are available for Houston County motorists for the 19847 licenses. Materials arrived early and applications are now being accepted. Applicants must submit the 104445 licenses and note any address changes on the application.
President Truman asks Congress to slow formal war power termination to avoid automatic peacetime constraints. He cites Attorney General Clark and notes some wartime statutes remain effective until peace is declared or a set termination date is set by government action. Clarity on each statute’s history and purpose guides any future action to streamline a peacetime government.
City and county announce free textbooks and school supplies for sixth grade students. Bruce Fiveryan and Solan Baxter confirm supplies include pencils and paper while parents provide in other cases.
The Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion briefed President Truman on a nine step plan to transition the economy from war to peace. Steps include canceling contracts, promptly releasing funds to business, clearing government warehousing, freeing manpower, placing job services in action, guaranteeing unemployment benefits, freeing materials for civilian use, maintaining some strategic controls, and restarting peacetime production. The report stresses rapid action to stabilize inflation and redirect resources to peaceful markets.
A four hurt road crash occurred on a rural Alabama highway south of Panera City. Police identified two injured women from Dothan as Mrs Hogergs and Evelyn Kang. James B. Newton of Deotha, driver of the car, and several others sustained minor injuries. the truck overturned near the patrol yard with vehicle damage reported.
In a World War II era Interment Camp report, three young British men at a Santo Tomas camp are described as murdered by Japanese captors. The piece recounts the fatal assault during a nighttime roll call, naming guards and officers involved and noting the brutal treatment of the prisoners.
General MacArthur announced imminent deployment of 300,000 to 400,000 troops including the ith Corps Fleet Cavalry and First Cavalry Divisions to secure Nip capital. U.S. forces, amid Japan’s capitulation, anticipate dispatching divisions to occupy the home islands as 7,000,000 Japanese troops are to be disarmed by October 7.
Washington AP reports that three airmen from the Doolittle raid tell of brutal treatment after Tokyo raid captivity. Capt. Robert L. Hitt Chase J. Neilsen and Sgt. Darub T. Deshazer recount beatings in two months of confinement, long interrogations, solitary confinement, and mock trials. Some were condemned to death, later commuted, with one survivor dying in 1943. Other prisoners include Lt Wilbur G. Farrow, Lt Dean E. Hallmark, and Sgt Harold A. Spats.
San Francisco AP reports that Japanese envoy Kurusu said he knew nothing of the naval strike on Pearl Harbor and was deeply hurt by American charges he was baited into the trap. The envoy added he warned Prime Minister Tojo and later President Roosevelt that peace talks were fragile and a spark could ignite war in the Pacific.
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