War and peace hinge on force vs restraint across nations
The piece argues perpetuating conflict stems from using force to settle disputes. It cites leaders like Chamberlain Hull and Pearl Harbor responses, notes civil and policing steps toward restraint, and humorously questions whether women in power would curb wars, but suggests true peace requires eradicating the option of physical combat.
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Neville Chamberlain
Hitler
Hull
Pearl Harbor
Arguments Favor Proposed Sales Tax
The article argues for a 10 percent retail sales tax to fund the war and curb inflation. It notes tax burdens fall most on low income groups under $5,000, argues small incomes should bear some tax, and cites Treasury estimates and foreign precedents to support feasibility and potential revenue.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
France
Russia
Canada
Australia
United Kingdom
United States
Farm Machinery Needs in Maryland Survey Under Way
Maryland farm equipment needs for 1944 are being surveyed by the Maryland United States Department of Agriculture War Board. County War Boards must report immediately on applications received in the first seven months of the year for rationed equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
United States Department of Agriculture War Board
Joseph H. Blandford
State War Board
Iceland
United States Army
Condor
United States Department of Agriculture War Boards
Pot
Department of Agriculture
War Production Board
WPB
Dudley C. Rist
Candy Shortage Clouds Christmas Stockings
Candy wholesalers warn Christmas stocks will be only a fraction of last year due to sugar and cocoa quotas, labor losses to defense work, and scarce ingredients. Peppermint oil is frozen, nut meats scarce, and defense-area plants divert supplies to armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Baltimore
Farm Machinery Output Declines Threatening 1944 Food Program
Maryland officials report farm equipment production in 1944 lagging despite higher material allocations. Delays in steel brass and copper supply, labor shortages, and retooling needs slow large and small plants from meeting heightened goals. Deliveries trail 1943 orders, risking tools for fall and spring planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Rist
Youth in Our Community at War Panel at Calvary Church
A Sunday 7 30 PM panel at Calvary Church discusses Youth in Our Community at War featuring Frank M Shook Marlin Zimmerman and Oscar Smeal along with youth voices. The informal session invites questions. morning worship 11 AM and Sunday School at 9 40 AM with hymn book dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Calvary Church
Frank M. Shook
Marlin Zimmerman
Easton High School
Oscar Smeal
Boy Scouts of America
Maryland Plans 1944 Farm Labor Boost With 15000 Deferred Workers
Maryland farmers will deploy over 15000 draft deferred workers to bolster 1944 food production. Lieut Col Paul Klaesius disclosed at College Park that 9280 single men and 5835 with families have deferments to date. He noted plans to temporarily reassign such workers to farms or essential industries, with return to posts when needed next spring.
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Maryland
Paul K. Klaesius
State Selective Service
College Park
Klaesius
S. H. DeVault
University of Maryland
John H. East
East Central Region
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Bast
Cut In Gasoline Rations Seen In View Very Soon
An OWI survey forecasts sharper civilian driving curtailment as war demand rises. Gasoline quality will decline while civilian supplies stay about 600000 barrels daily below prewar levels. PAW reorganizes foreign operations to tap American fields abroad and coordinate oil with Allies to speed war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of War Information
OWI
Petroleum Administration For War
United States
Ickes
Foreign Operations Committee
PAW Sata
Twe
Venezeala
Middle East
North Africa
Atlantic Coast
Maryland's $38 Million Roads Plan Ready After War End
Governor O Conor announced a $38 million postwar road program to modernize Maryland’s highways and bridges. The plan, part of a $50 million total, includes $10 million county projects, $16 million for Baltimore City area roads, and $12 million tied to the proposed Harbor Bridge. Surveys cover over $6 million in new construction with completion expected within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
O'Conor
State Roads Commission
Maryland Commission On
Maryland
O’conor
Baltimore City
Phillips Packing Company to receive Army-Navy Award
The Army Navy Production Award for high achievement will be conferred on Phillips Packing Company workers at Phillips Employees Park near Cambridge on Thursday October 21 at 3 PM. Delegations include General Edmund B Gregory and Captain L G Treadwell, with Governor Herbert R O Conor and Senator George L Ratcliffe attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces of
United States
Army-Navy
Phillips Packing Company
Edmund B. Griegory
Quartermaster General
L. G. Treadwell
United States Navy
5Th Naval Operations Base
Norfolk
Virginia
George L. Radcliffe
Maryland
Herbert R. O’conor
Covernor
Phillips Empoyees’ Park
Cambridge
Ratcliffe
Edmund B. Gregory
Albanus Phillips
O'Conor
L. G
Robert P. Patterson
Phillips
Dorchester
Stabilizing Labor Program Expands Control Across Region
Baltimore and surrounding areas will apply a manpower stabilization plan to restrict transfers of essential workers. The program, announced Wednesday night, requires inter-area releases from the local USES and USES approval for workers in 149 critical skills, with referral cards or statements of availability required for hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Henry O B. Triede
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North
South Carolina
District of Columbia
Hampton Roads
United States
United States Employment Office
WMC
OPA ceilings placed on thirteen vegetables
The Office of Price Administration set retail ceiling prices for thirteen vegetables to cut costs, with reductions seen from September 1942 to May 1943. Notable gains include lima beans, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, and cauliflower, while beets, melons, and onions to follow. Absolute maximums will be regionally fixed within six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bowles
Office of Ffice Administration
OPA
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Baltimore Harbor
Phillips’ Employees Park
Washington, D. C
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