The writings by Luverne, Minn. , publisher Al McIntosh, shown here in an undated black and white photo from the 1940s provided by the Rock County Star Herald, will provide the narrative of a new documentary about World War II by filmmaker Ken Burns. The weekly column by McIntosh "More or Less Personal Chaff" highlighted the struggles of small towns during the war. AP Photo logo AP Photo 23 months ago

The writings by Luverne, Minn. , publisher Al McIntosh, shown here in an undated black and white photo from the 1940s provided by the Rock County Star Herald, will provide the narrative of a new documentary about World War II by filmmaker Ken Burns. The weekly column by McIntosh "More or Less Personal Chaff" highlighted the struggles of small towns during the war.

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