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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1946
Page
1
The WeLlington Leader announces its Thursday publication pattern and lists staff roles including editor, reporter, advertising, and printers. A general correction policy is provided. subscription rates are 2.00 within trade territory and 2.56 outside.
Comptroller General Warren condemns a wartime scramble for government contracts and profits as the Mead committee hears how planes tanks and bombs were pursued at any price after Pearl Harbor. He warns of frauds and a swollen national debt from war financed deficits.
Chamber of Commerce board votes 4 day tour of outstanding state agricultural displays to be held in September. The plan mirrors last fall’s trip by Hollis area farmers and merchants who toured northwest Arkansas and Missouri to study the broiler industry.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram argues postwar inflation harms all, citing war profiteers and easy money as causes. It warns that an accounting lies ahead for those who profited from wartime prosperity and calls for justice across classes beyond the Mead committee, condemning greed and lack of moral fiber.
Poem by Robert C. Medaris contends aging in spirit not body. Riffs on faith in Christ, perseverance, and the promise of eternity. Ends with a quip about radio announcers and Emile Coue.
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