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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
1
The piece contrasts Russian and German wartime reporting and condemns totalitarian regimes for suppressing truth. It critiques propaganda, notes the dangers of censorship, and discusses gambling devices and local enforcement in Malvern, citing state laws on gambling machinery and penalties.
The town faces a debate over petty gambling devices in pin balls and punch boards. Some see them as harmless diversions for locals, others warn they lure youth toward gambling, reducing wealth. The Leader urges residents to express views to town council, noting inaction will let gambling grow.
State Conservation Commission urges visitors to Iowa to spend vacations exploring all or part of 75 parks and recreation centers. Recent figures show Ledges State Park near Boone attracted about 209,000 visitors last year with Bullhead fishing noted at Blackhawk Lake. The piece praises local nature study and fishing areas while joking about a 100 mile trail ride and other scenic activities.
A Farm Bureau member notes recent rain brightening farm life and green vegetation. He observes corn reaching shoulder height by July 4, discusses the cost and practicality of storage locker systems, stressing proper temperature control to keep produce safe and profitable.
The article credits the Hon with credit for enacting a law offering loans on farm commodities at 3 percent of parity prices. Organization officers supported the measure, working tirelessly for its passage. They deserve Iowa farmers’ thanks. The piece notes American agriculture’s rightful place in the economy and mentions early California Indians using whistles and panpipes instead of drums.
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