30 Sep 1945
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1945
Page
1
Senator Bilbo proposes building a new Capitol at Pearl River County site funded by railroads and blocked passage of House Bill 4 in the Senate. He claims railroads would profit massively from government-charged increases, while taxpayers would bear the cost of delay.
Industry group plans higher ad spending across members and urges publishers to curb circulation to boost quality growth. Seventy percent of 152 ANA members backed increased budgets while many want natural growth and fewer temporary tactics.
The 115 co sponsors of the Putnam measure state their aims including the right to steady useful work, federal responsibility to maintain full employment, use of government powers for employment and production, pledge of financial resources, and yearly national production and employment budgets to be considered by Congress.
In Washington a 35 cent per hour increase or 20 percent rise is proposed by Wilshire Gil Co in Los Angeles, with other firms paying slightly more and unions seeking 25 to 30 percent. John L. Lewis presses miners to meet operators over foremen’s recognition as strikes hit 38,600 workers in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with broader labor actions involving timber, textile, and Paterson, New Jersey workers.
A local county court plans to begin half an hour earlier on Monday, with docket notes indicating hearings and special sessions. The calendar lists cases to be reviewed, rescheduled, or added, including tolerance hearings and pending trials, subject to change by the clerk.
College football opened with a slate of games as Notre Dame, Army, Navy, Purdue and others posted wins. Centelna, Davis, Prentice and Mullins delivered pivotal scores as teams like California and Southern California built early leads, while Purdue, Northwestern and Wisconsin also impressed in varied fashion.
In Lueneburg Germany AP report a young Polish girl testifies at the Belsen war crimes trial that an SS camp executive selected her and others for gas chamber death. She recalls being told she would die and describes brutal treatment by Irma Giese and others as witnesses recount the camp’s horrors.
In Auburn Alabama officials warn that about 90 percent of fires are caused by carelessness. Fire losses run high as homes burn daily and forests suffer from fires destroying millions of acres and thousands of lives. Local forestry officials urge stricter prevention measures during Fire Prevention Week.
The White House released a letter from President Truman urging General Eisenhower to improve the situation of Jewish refugees and displaced persons in postwar Germany. The note cites failures to provide adequate housing and food and calls for removal from camps into decent shelters. The letter, dated August 31, accompanies Harrison's Report and notes ongoing investigations by Eisenhower.
In Seoul the American occupation of Korea progressed smoothly as Gen Jcho R Hodge led removal of Japanese from office. Koreans previously resentful accepted policy, today qualified Koreans form the majority in police and government roles, with disorders in Seoul greatly reduced.
The latest move aims to promote press freedom in postwar Japan while imperial assets face scrutiny. Col. Raymond Kramer notes wealth of Japan’s great houses contrasts with hunger during wartime shortages, as MacArthur tightens wartime restrictions and government control over information. Minor damage reported at Red Shield Club fire near Rust Burdeshaw, with cause undetermined.
Lizbeth Scott stars in Hubba Hubba show at the Martin Theatre with performances Saturday at 11 30 pm and on Monday and Tuesday October Bh and 9th.
Lt May, son of Mr and Mrs Ben May of 319 East May Street Dothan, planned college after discharge from the Army Air Forces. He flew 123 missions in the European theater with the 58th Fighter Group, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with multiple clusters. Stationed at Le Bourget and Mannheim, he witnessed the Rhine crossing and the Eiffel Tower, returned aboard the Costa Rita from Le Havre after serving since 1942.
A Marin County brush and timber fire crossed two ridges and neared Lagunitas, threatening its 300 residents who fled. Navy Avenger bombers stationed at Alameda prepared to fly over the lava area, attempting to smother the blaze with acid spray. Firefighters hoped cooler weather and lighter winds would ease the hazard as fires raged across northern California.
Rome AP report notes Rita Muccea the Axis Sally broadcaster was sentenced to prison with a four year term for abetting propaganda. The court cited mitigating factors and imposed a shorter sentence, while witnesses testified the broadcasts aimed to demoralize American troops.
Leading anthropologists regard Eskimos as one kind of North American Indian in both blood and language, framing the label within broader regional classifications and linguistic groups.
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