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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
2
The notice states the material is entered in the Malvern Iowa post office as second class mail matter under the Act of Congress dated March 3 1879.
A brief editorial line quotes Pope, asserting that a weak foolish man will be rewarded in heaven with the same trash mortals wish for on earth, reflecting a critical stance on human folly. The piece treats moral judgment and divine justice with a sharp, skeptical tone.
A fragmented account urges expanding state parks, noting heavy traffic drains resources and proposing rural byways in Mills County as pleasant alternatives. It suggests picnics and scenic areas exist beyond highways, advocating permission from landowners to use rural spaces for recreation.
A fragment from Senator Guy Gillette’s weekly column discusses wartime pricing and shortages. It notes President Truman’s stance and references price groups and market anxiety. The piece hints at editorial cautions about controlling hoarding while plenty remains available.
The piece notes President Truman and Senator Gilette arguing that plentiful consumer goods negate shortages, with caution about perishables. It suggests extra non perishables in homes could create storage at no cost, but warns price controls may be needed to curb rises, citing auto and farm equipment trade ins and limited above list prices outside black markets.
The piece argues for heavier taxes backed by Senator Taft and elimination of non essential government functions to fund the war effort. It warns of war time inflation from cost plus contracts and calls for rapid tax reform and cutting government jobs to boost war industry labor and reduce costs.
Des Moines report notes Iowa Republicans praise state administration for progress on school finance taxes and local governance. It contrasts a positive state record with criticism of national leadership under President Truman and the federal response to Korea.
The W S C S met for its last gathering on July 19 and will resume September. Hostesses were Mrs. Marjorie Coga d, Mrs. Dorothy Laughlin and Mrs. Genevive Fleming with 24 members present. Activities included devotionals led by Mrs. H L Nims and a program titled Up To The Mountains of the Lord. The group closed with hymn and prayer and a lunch featuring apple pie a la mode. A division food sale yielded a nice sum.
A Thursday church social sponsored by the WLS.C.5 at the East Liberty church drew strong attendance. Guests enjoyed home made ice cream cake pie iced tea and coffee. Donations exceeded £32 benefiting the focal Treasury and friends thanked all who helped.
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