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Editorial
April 27, 1944
The Glasgow Courier
Glasgow, Valley County, Montana
What is this article about?
Editorial decries seasonal vandalism to plants by children, attributing it to malice or ignorance, and calls for parental education amid wartime shortages, warning of severe consequences if caught.
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AN UNWELCOME SIGN OF SPRING
Spring is here, with budding trees and singing robins, but
also marred by a perennially unwelcome sign of the season -
vandalism among flowers and shrubs. Several indignant house-
holders have called this office and suggested some action. Police
and school authorities also are receiving complaints. Some of
this destruction is malicious; some is the result of pure thought-
lessness. Probably most children, and some past the small child
stage, do not realize the money, time and hard work that go
into making things grow in this climate. Destroying property
in wartime, with current shortages, can be classed as sabotage.
Explanations and reminders from parents will help. But, if
offenders are caught, property owners and authorities are likely
to take even more drastic steps.
Spring is here, with budding trees and singing robins, but
also marred by a perennially unwelcome sign of the season -
vandalism among flowers and shrubs. Several indignant house-
holders have called this office and suggested some action. Police
and school authorities also are receiving complaints. Some of
this destruction is malicious; some is the result of pure thought-
lessness. Probably most children, and some past the small child
stage, do not realize the money, time and hard work that go
into making things grow in this climate. Destroying property
in wartime, with current shortages, can be classed as sabotage.
Explanations and reminders from parents will help. But, if
offenders are caught, property owners and authorities are likely
to take even more drastic steps.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Or Punishment
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Spring Vandalism
Property Destruction
Thoughtlessness
Wartime Sabotage
Parental Reminders
Drastic Measures
What entities or persons were involved?
Householders
Police
School Authorities
Parents
Children
Property Owners
Authorities
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Spring Vandalism To Flowers And Shrubs
Stance / Tone
Indignant Call For Action And Parental Reminders
Key Figures
Householders
Police
School Authorities
Parents
Children
Property Owners
Authorities
Key Arguments
Vandalism To Flowers And Shrubs Is A Unwelcome Sign Of Spring
Complaints From Householders, Police, And School Authorities
Destruction Is Malicious Or Thoughtless
Children Unaware Of Effort To Grow Plants In This Climate
Destroying Property In Wartime Is Sabotage Due To Shortages
Parents Should Provide Explanations And Reminders
Drastic Steps If Offenders Caught