Editorial on wartime efficiency and New Deal policy
The piece laments government waste and bureaucratic bloat amid wartime needs. It argues voters support essential war effort and social gains but demand higher efficiency, fewer federal departments, and sensible rationing. It also notes defense spending in Nebraska and praises the diligence of Western Paper Co. salesman J. Lee Royer while reflecting on inflation, taxation, and war bonds.
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I's & Poor
Haan
AAA
Nebraska
Nebraskané
Wemen
Nebrogkays
Voleras
J. Lee Royer
Boyer
Red Oak
Tax policy faces voter backlash and homestead concerns
The article notes voters rejected a gubernatorial computer tax proposal and prefer reductions to other tax centers. It warns that removing the Fowler home tax could end homestead exemptions, which supporters say should remain to aid homeowners.
Morning coffee rationing sparks wide public reaction
The piece notes grocery workers like Ralph Scott and a Malvern housewife hoarding coffee, while readers react to rationing. It recalls improvised first aid drills, shows local residents and soldiers visiting The Leader office, and comments on fashion shifts from knickers to slacks.
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Ralph Scott
Maltern Homes
Malvern
Consider the Small Business Man Editorial Hit
An Eagle Grove Eagle editorial argues the small town merchant, key to democracy, suffers as war-time service cuts hit his business. It criticizes relief absence and notes President and Nelson's influence, predicting another year with dwindling stock and reliance on mail order catalogs for customers.
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Ama
Donald Nelson
Heald
Eagle Grove Eagle
Letters from the Front from Malvern Leader Readers
A compilation of letters dated Oct to Nov 1942 from servicemen and cadets stationed in Colorado Springs Oregon Wisconsin Kentucky and other locations. They express morale about training conditions camp life chaplains and weather while thanking readers for The Malvern Leader and sharing snippets about towns, climbs, and reminiscences of home.
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Allen
Malvern
Snojoy
Gaffor
Sam
Jim
Jaetis
Anerica
Charles Earl Watts
U.S
San Francisco
Cal
Malvern Boyy
Oregon
Myron Ballain
Brks
Genereal Hospital
Camp White
Ore
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