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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
3
The piece argues the U S must balance defense with education and decentralization to stay strong. It advocates broader citizen education, expanded local schools, and fairer national trade practices over heavy armaments. It notes wartime ship losses and calls for moral democratic guidance amid British Jewish–Palestine debates.
A fragment reflects debate over British promises to Arabs and Jews, urging fair policy while noting some Arabs fear loss of land. It recalls travel from Council Bluffs, mentions reckless driving, and critiques Congressional zeal to cut government expenditures. The Soil Conservation Service is praised for public value and warned against premature layoffs.
Malvern’s commencement program impressed attendees as W. R. Byington spoke with strong delivery overcoming acoustics, while E. W. Burdle gave the evening address. The Leader notes the staff’s lighthearted missteps and praises the eighth grade program for high ability and energy.
Malvern Iowa regular council meeting on June 2 1947 approved numerous bills including salaries for water and general funds, street lighting, and maintenance. The council discussed sewer connections with Mrs Payne, sidewalk repairs for Mrs Maude Wilson, library board appointment of Ruth Salyeraug, and a water tank overhaul to replace an overflow pipe. Cigarette permit applications with bonds for 1947 were approved and levied to named licensees.
The Strahan community held a Come Join Us cooperative dinner in the church basement due to rain, honoring Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey and Rev. Lester Hall who plan to move away. A long list of local families and visitors attended, with church services and garden club plans noted, plus updates on local residents and social visits.
Council adjourned with no further business after brief session. W A Byington towe clerk.
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