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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1944
Page
3
An unreadable OCR fragment blends political commentary with wartime policy, touching on selective service, mobilization, and debates over the New Deal. It cites Roosevelt, Dewey, and Republican criticism, with scattered phrases about moral duty, discipline, and national preparedness.
The piece outlines Dewey campaign tactics incl back platform talks and a secret rail route to reach small towns while Willkie fatigued from crowds. It notes British plans to fly six Congressmen to London for blitz damage inspection and bi partisan aims to avoid U.S. inter party friction. Also mentions Dewey’s reliance on radio and tensions with labor, plus a London trip for congressmen and a German-eligible peace context.
A Washington column reviews the internal feud within the War Production Board, tracing Nelson and Wilson clashes from 1942 to 1943, including Eberstadt firing, Wilson's rise, and Nelson's diminishing control as staff realignments unfold, with political maneuvering behind closed doors and public interest.
The fragment quotes Genesis 2 3 and Longfellow on the Day of the Lord urging rest and sanctity. It presents a devotional line about God blessing the seventh day and resting from creation.
The Girl Scout of Dothan will receive the charter tonight marking a long effort to make Scouting a permanent part of the city. More than 100 Dothan girls in six troops gain access to healthful recreation character building and companionship with peers. Mrs Minnie T Heard supervisor of elementary schools will see the charter presented and receive thanks for years of leadership.
A columnist notes the Democratic South’s voting habits and analyzes how Governor Dewey’s charges might shift votes. The piece contemplates whether Roosevelt or Dewey will win, then examines how Dewey’s rhetoric could affect support and confidence among voters who read newspapers or listen to radio.
News dispatches describe Soviet entry into Romania as liberators freeing Romanian prisoners held for months. Prisoners returned home openly, easing Nazi propaganda and boosting Romanian joy. The move aimed to secure friendly perception and quick repatriation without delays.
The war column reports Allied gains on German soil and signs of a possible collapse of organized resistance in Germany by fall. Hitler urges fighting to the bitter end while Allied air raids intensify, with 5,000 to 6,900 planes dropping up to 1,000 tons of bombs between the German border and Berlin.
After war, the first year or two at home can be harder than years apart. Col William Menninger, neuropsychiatry chief, notes returning service members may face problems even if they were average veterans. Causes include lingering restlessness and increased aggression.
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