24 Sep 1945
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1945
Page
1
The piece contends President Roosevelt and his administration bore blame for Pearl Harbor. It claims Roosevelt knew of the attack 15 hours earlier, barred warnings to commanders, and sought to delay news to provoke war. It accuses admirals and generals of guilt for following orders.
Acting Secretary of State Dean Acheson challenged General MacArthur after his claim that 200000 troops could police Japan. The exchange underscored civilian control concerns amid postwar occupation planning and ongoing debates over military governance strategies.
A reflective piece argues that civilian leaders in Washington control policies over MacArthur and the army, warning that politicians risk long wars and a permanently drafted nation. It asserts generals should not override civilian policy and laments draftees lingering in camps while policy debates persist.
At 12 32 p m Saturday a fighter or trainer aircraft likely from the Sioux City air base appeared over Central Avenue near the library corner, simulating a strafing run. The plane narrowly avoided hitting trees and a Masonic Building as it pulled up, leaving residents startled and seeking word on whether the base commander instructed crews to treat Le Mars as an enemy city.
A fragmentary report describes a sequence of buzzing events at a central school building at 2 40 pm and a low flying plane hedge hopping the business district at 3 47 pm. The tone debates realism versus discipline deterioration and repeats the attack description with less recklessness.
A Zone Sunday school convention bringing Pierson Climbing Hill and Sioux City churches plus others to Le Mars Church of the Nazarene. Rev Aleck G Ulmet presides as pastor and Rev W M Lewis Burlington Ia leads afternoon and evening talks with district superintendent Rev Rehfeldt in charge. Program runs 2 30 5 45 7 and 8 pm with special music. The rally aims to share effective teaching methods and engage unchurched children and youth through Sunday school and inspire workers to greater effort.
T/Sgt. Elmer Bruns reports arrival at Mulhouse France with two batteries acting as a clearing station for army personnel bound for Switzerland. He describes nonessential labor by GIs and service staff, a two-person room, and a likely two month stay. Previously wounded, he recalls long mail delays during hospital transfers. Also noted is Lt. Col. Theo dore W. Keiper’s assignment and career background.
Hushand of former Miss Anna Klohs of LeMars advances again in the Army. Madigan Hospital Center, Fort Lewis, Wash., reports the promotion to lieutenant colonel.
Lloyd Mauer said the new furniture store in The Paramount building will not open until the OPA is out of the picture. He criticized wartime controls and hinted the current shop will be rented, with plans to move across the street to a larger store once restrictions lift. He noted the building had belonged to Calel Garton and once housed Beely furniture.
President Truman tells Dr. Arthur H. Compton that hopes for the future rest in the truth. The message comes as plans are laid for Men and Missions Sunday, highlighting a lay missionary movement led by General Chairman Compton.
In Plymouth County pastors plan ahead for Men and Missions Sunday held on the second Sunday before Thanksgiving November 11 due to Armistice Day shift. Lay speakers, sometimes returning servicemen, will discuss Christian missions with Rev. Theo C Seibert as local chairman. The theme is Christian missions and world order with wide church participation.
Samuel B Pettengill decries wage inflation myths and union power in Detroit. He argues wages rise only with productivity and warns against government overreach and inflation, citing wartime controls and labor rhetoric. He stresses that purchasing power depends on production, not money creation.
Samuel Bae argues the 1935 Wagner Act failed to curb strikes, citing rising 1940s collision with wartime needs. He claims unfair labor practices favored unions, coercion by employers and unions was ignored, and collective bargaining became coercion, undermining industrial peace.
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