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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1944
Page
1
Monticello shows a progressive spirit by welcoming new business and ideas. The Jones County Fair this week expands its program beyond past years, with directors willing to invest to surpass prior shows. Monticello’s community activity aims to lead rather than follow.
The piece notes jubilation over U S forces entering Paris and German retreat but warns the war is not finished. It contrasts Allied progress in France with Soviet advances and suggests Hitler, not German generals, drives desperate attacks hoping for a lucky win.
Hilary St. George Saunders, famed author, visited the United States in 1945 and wrote Pioneers! O Pioneers! a humorous keen account of wartime America. He cites Walt Disney as a favorite figure and recalls American hospitality and a peaceful farm lesson.
A compilation of editorials from St Ansgar to Estherville and Clarion discusses political divisions and New Deal debates, while Creston notes military prayers and the Looming November choice between democracy and dictatorship. Clear Lake questions Iowa college administration amid wartime headlines and hopes for spring ending the war.
Navy feature shows three WAVES scenes at San Diego and Corpus Christi with Ellen and Nancy Gravna exercising in bowling, Justine Johnson Archers star now No 1 Diana at San Diego range, and Mary Helen Watson awaiting a softball pitch. Navy recruiting offices promote WAVES for women 20 to 36.
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