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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
1
The piece laments high wartime spending and urges restraint as civilians face a postwar lull. It notes that prosperity rested on soldiers' sacrifices, warns of future budget raids, and calls for careful use of balances to avoid waste while recognizing the toll of long work hours on health.
A Malvern visitor known as Hairbreadth Harry arrives in town during a cold spell. He entertains with doggerel verses, meets Night Marshal Bateman, and establishes a brief court in the Waller Transfer building through a charity-steeped visit. Local residents recall earlier harsh days of homelesness and note Harry’s worn habit and lack of socks.
The forecast splits 1945 with higher overall prices for consumer goods and heavy chemicals, while wholesale raw materials may soften. It foresees government disposal of surplus, potential price concessions in gasoline and coal, and inflationary pressure into 1945 with jobs for returning soldiers as a political focus. It also predicts postwar loans to England and Russia, a 1945 crash in rail, and a shift toward merchandising stocks.
Hastings defeated Silver City 30 to 18 after a tight game with Hastings taking an 11 to 4 halftime lead and Mills led Silver City's scorers with 9 points. Emerson Eagles surprised Glenwood 34 to 27 as Harald Terry and Hevern led scoring for Emerson while Lefty Larry Davis scored 19 for Glenwood.
The writer muses on past times and the appeal of technocratic solutions. They recall moments of belief in planned progress and question whether such ideas were ever truly solid. The piece contrasts hopeful visions with the quiet evening's reminder that victory can seem easy yet fade, urging caution about grand schemes.
War Price and Rationing Board No. 6 operates hours Monday through Saturday from 10 30 to 12 00 a m and 1 to 4 00 p m. Coupons valid October 1 for ten gallons. Return your 1944 45 heating ration re applications. Sugar stamps blue no 1 2 3 book 4 valid until February 1 1945. Meat fat cheese canned fish red stamps A through E 5 valid. Shoes issued one pair per Book 3 indefinite period. Old papers for sale at the Leader office price.
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