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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
1
The piece laments items beyond money, praises springtime beauty and home planting, and analyzes homestead exemptions and tax methods. It notes wartime migration, shifts in population, and advocates modern tax approaches while commending Willkie's campaign approach and urging open public discussion to strengthen democracy.
Two strong candidates seek the gubernatorial nomination with solid backgrounds and capable campaign managers. Both aim to run a lively race while maintaining a steady pace toward the party lead.
Editorial excerpts criticize Monday morning quarterbacks who judge wartime decisions in hindsight. They note radio commentators provide clearer views than print experts, yet acknowledge inevitable mistakes in managing a global conflict. William M. Jeffers argues Main Street wisdom outstrips Washington in common sense, though applicability to politics remains uncertain.
A jumbled local column discusses war dangers, juvenile and adult delinquency, and proposals for community recreation. It notes a rural fire truck’s arrival with a grim insignia, critiques association ethics, and recalls wartime attitudes, cars, and old memories from Mills County.
A readable excerpt suggests Jim Farley’s visit to Otha Wearth’s southwestern region amid Democratic splits. It questions whether Gillette’s election hopes, Roosevelt ticket prospects, or Wallace renomination were discussed, hinting at plots to boost a New Deal faction and undermine the party’s unity.
Mrs. Bower and relatives hosted an Easter dinner for Mt. end Mrs. WA Bower efi with Relph Bowee and children, Mr. kad Med Austin Bae and Richard and Me, and Mrs. Glen Bower at Bhowee. Mrs. Clyte Bertley was honored at a pink and white shower Wednesday afternoon, given by Mrs. Raymond Waller and Mrs. Ralph Bower at the latter's home. Twenty members attended. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Heneley of Blockton visited their daughter, Mrs. Richard Gay, and family Thursday.
Witedean Heidel visited Rovk Port Missouri to spend time with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Holden. They brought her home Sunday night. The Lehroeder family moved to the Fred Reasoney farm northwest of Tabot purchased a year ago. Grandparents received Easter and Mother's Day greetings from son Gerald via mail. A camp test was planned for her, with two months on duty and underground work described. Miss Gayle Schroader and James Godsey visited relatives for Easter. Easter Sunday events and a note about Camp Dodge reporting for a reserve staff sergeant. Billy Helden spent his Easter break with grandparents Holden. Waste paper drive noted.
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