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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1944
Page
5
A garbled newspaper text discusses subscription rates and publication practices, then shifts to wartime content praising American resolve and criticizing Japanese propaganda. It references editor SELLY-SMITH and notes on public redress, with remarks on Saipan and civilian casualties and Americans’ intent to occupy Japan regardless of Japanese losses.
A fragmentary sermon or pamphlet title and biblical quotation proclaiming immortality as a glorious discovery of Christianity. It references Revelation 2 1 and presents a devotional claim about spiritual hearing and overcoming to avoid the second death.
The Saipan fighting exposed a civilian toll as Japanese men women and children chose death or self harm rather than capture. Some jumped into the sea or used grenades while others blocked mortars, shocking American officers and war correspondents. About 20 000 civilians were on the island and many were taken prisoner.
A mixed feature tracks postwar politics with Churchill's coalition hopes in Britain and Dewey clashing with the New York Times over Albany coverage. It notes Labor resistance to a prearmistice coalition, and anticipates UK elections while recounting press intrigue and political maneuvering.
Peter Edson argues that secrecy around postwar security talks at Dumbarton Oaks is futile as details leaked at the Chicago GOP convention. He notes the American plan envisions a council of major powers with one vote per nation, plus four rotating small powers, and a mechanism for force after diplomatic efforts fail. The piece discusses how leaks influenced the Republican platform and the push for a nonpartisan peace effort.
A dense list of radio programs scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday evenings features musical variety, dramas, newsreels, quizzes, and guest hosts. Highlights include The Lone Ranger drama, Five Minute Story Teller, and The Colonel Puta on Show with John Newbitt’s Passing Parade and Dance Orchestra performances.
The article praises Allied generalship and strategic insight in World War II. It cites Horace Sewell and Montgomery, notes German rigidity and Rommel, and highlights Stalingrad, North Africa landings, Anzio, and D-Day as examples of superior Allied tactics and surprise.
Los Angeles AP Band leader Tommy Dorsey and wife Pat Dane indicted for assaulting actors Jon Hall and Eddie Norris and director Allen Smiley after they refused to testify about a balcony brawl on August 5 at Dorsey’s Hollywood apartment. Hall Norris and Smiley named in grand jury charges as assault by force likely to produce great bodily harm. Dorsey described as sentimental gentleman of swing. Norris says he was knocked flat by a single punch.
A compact Buffalo page notes 10 minute news and variety items from The Music Shop and related dance orchestra coverage. Details are fragmentary but indicate scheduled updates and cross notices across musical variety sections.
The fragment references Farcey Eder and Merrogele with Myers, outlining legal proceedings and jurors in ShenDan City. Mentions a Dursey Residence Tents and court records, plus a comparison of shipments totaling 522,851 584 versus 1219 in July, with unclear context and scattered names.
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