05 Jul 1945
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
1
An editorial argues counterfeit stamps and social controls spark black markets across the Midwest. It cites government bungling on rationing and food aid, warns big bureaucracy harms Americans, and predicts deeper economic strains and a pushback against government controls.
Wartime column notes that 154 Russians held as German POWs at Fort Dix New Jersey rioted when informed they would be sent back to Russia. It claims they preferred death to repatriation and contrasts Bolshevik brutality with American ideals. The piece argues Americans misjudge bolshevism and praises anti communism.
A LeMars reader urges the community to honor service members with a Memorial Bandshell. Wendell H. Boylan, a local veteran in Denver, sends ten dollars to kickstart the project, highlighting the memorial’s purpose as preserving memory through living tribute. The writer calls for local pride and continued support for servicemen and women.
A reader argues that 4 Fs earned civilian status too easily and cannot fully appreciate their fortune. He contrasts with overseas American soldiers who have learned the privilege and blessing of being American and the value of civilian status.
A wartime letter to the Globe-Post argues all American soldiers including the Regular Army should be allowed to return home after the war ends. The writer suggests the Army of Occupation could include 4-Fs for experience and calls for equal treatment of soldiers. The piece also reprints letters from readers and Pvt Frederick H. Eisen describing life in Burma and urging humane treatment of veterans.
Wish to thank neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted in my recent loss by fire.
A reflective column questions whether wartime prosperity is real or merely asset liquidation. It argues that taxes double count income, WPA relief did not create lasting wealth, and 12,000,000 uniformed troops may not equate to genuine employment. It warns against debt as a path to national wealth and urges skepticism of “compensatory economy” claims.
Divine worship at 11 shows theme Valuable Upsomething. Special music by Richard Laughton director and Remer organist. Sunday School at 9 45. Methodist West Okoboji Lake July Camp begins July 16. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p.m. Youth welcome. St John Evangelical Relay Rev Elmer Broetzman pastor. Worship July 8 10 30 and 3 30 p.m. Women’s Guild meets July 12.
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