26 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
1
The paper pledges independent presentation of public opinion and aims to spotlight social and political wrongs while serving the public welfare. It argues juvenile crime requires understanding causes, not punishment, and notes editors will cover background and pressures shaping cases for informed sympathy.
The piece defends ongoing legal processes and sympathetic treatment of young offenders. It credits county official Robert Thorburn Judges Guy Derry and Ben Harwond and the federal organization for doing a wonderful job. It argues increased publicity is not feasible but endorses the work’s success.
A call to motorists to protect children entering school days, noting 3500+ U S children under 14 killed and 1609 injured last year. Emphasizes extreme caution in school zones and near streets where kids play to prevent needless loss of life.
A Washington letter implores three nonvoting adults in the 48 states to exercise their franchise in the decisive 1940 presidential year. It cites low turnout figures, shares personal stories of civic action, and urges neighbor outreach, petitioning police cooperation, and youth-led community improvements to demonstrate democracy's strength.
A plea urges duty to aid war torn lands and warns of civilizational harm if nations refuse responsibility. The speaker calls for action in November and asks readers to respond, despite ongoing public notices in the Herald.
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