Freedom versus capitalism in modern politics
A Reader's Digest piece by Erie Johnson argues freedom hinges on capitalism. It says social laws expanding worker protections threaten capital and the freedom they aim to uphold. The article warns taxing private savings and profits would erode job creation and push toward a totalitarian state, urging recognition of capitalism as essential to freedom.
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Erie Johnson
Reader’s Digest
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Week of the War in North Africa Dominates Tunisia Front
North Africa fighting intensifies in Tunisia with the British Eighth Army holding gains near Mareth and American columns pressing toward Gabes and Sfax. Air raids pummel Axis bases while Stimson notes three to four Axis planes fall per U.S. loss. risks of ground casualty remain. General Eaker cites successful daylight bombing at Vegesack and Wilhelmshaven as proof of high level precision raids and a coming round the clock air offensive using larger bombers.
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Tunisia
Eighth Army
Mareth Line
Rommel
Gafsa
The-Sea
Maknassy
el Guettar
Gabes
Sfax
Stimson
U. S
Stintson
Ile
Europe
Germany
North Africa
Veuenssack
Wilhelmshaven
Ira C. Eaker
USAAF
Eaker
Vegesack
Britain
Pir
Baker
Newton Be
Cath Usaap
RAF
Airpower key to victory says MacArthur after Pacific raids
General MacArthur praised airpower's vast potential and described it as key to victory after a Bismarck Sea success. He noted ongoing airstrikes over Lae, Rabaul, and Mubo on New Guinea, aimed at hindering a Japanese push and supported by allied ground movements along the island's north coast.
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Pacific
MacArthur
Bismarck Sea
Lae
New Guinea
Rabaul
New Britain
Mubo
Salamua
Railroads Reduce Rates Challenge Inflation with Efficiency
The Interstate Commerce Commission weighs rate cuts urged by the OPA, but railroads defend themselves. They claim current costs show less per unit of service than in two decades, even as wages and taxes rise. They highlight history of high freight volume in 1942 and argue thrift and efficiency, not lower rates, combat inflation.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
OPA
Labor Leaders Back Hobbs Bill To Curb Racketeering
Labor leaders say they would accept Representative Sam Hobbs's bill subject to amendments that protect activities recognized as legal under the Clayton act Norris La Guardia act railway labor act and national labor relations act While opposing actual racketeering they support curbing abuses tied to union rules and regulations and urge intelligent leadership to cooperate for public confidence and respect The measure aims to curb evils while preserving legitimate labor activity.
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Sam Hobbs
Alabama
Hobbs
A Lesson From Oil in Wartime Strength
The San Francisco Examiner praises the oil industry for wartime success, noting abundant oil underground and above, high octane fuel for aviation, superior lubricants for mechanized warfare, and reduced waste. It credits capable government agencies and free enterprise for efficient production and distribution, arguing lasting strength comes from freedom.
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The
San Francisco Examiner
Taxing wartime burdens hit March fifteenth
Citizens faced the full weight of wartime taxes on March 15 as local officials urged compliance with new levies and explained changes affecting incomes and prices.
Tax reform talk favors cash basis of collection
Congress debates simplified tax methods as millions file returns for 1942 and 1943. The Rumi plan would cancel 1942 taxes and require 1943 taxes to be paid monthly from current income, a simpler system seen as workable and likely to prevail.
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Congress
Special Care Urged in Using Grass Seeds for Better Pasture
Maryland extension agronomist John W. Magruder warns seed supply will not meet demand this spring and prices are high. He urges careful seed selection, proper planting depth about four times seed thickness, and ensuring soil moisture contact. Use disk seeder or cultipacker when possible, avoid deep planting, and consider split seeding about two weeks apart for better germination before the last frost.
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John W. Magruder
University of Maryland Extension Service
Magruder
Magernder
Regular Greersboro social notes and club meeting
Greensboro social column records multiple civic and family notices. Navy sailor Carl Lee Thornton enjoys an eight day furlough with his mother Mrs W Thomas Thornton. The Young Woman's Club plans a meeting Monday April 5 at Mrs Leslie Wyatt's home. Several residents visit relatives in Linwood Pa Wilmington and Bridgeville are mentioned with illness, travel, and family visits across Greensboro Wilmington and Chester.
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Carl Lee Thornton
U.S. Navy
W. Thomas Thornton
Leslie Wyatt
John Ander Shulties
Philip
Frank Hobbs
Linwood
Harry Draper
Addie Jewell
Bridgeville
B. L. Goldsborough
E. J. Vandegrift
Wilmington
Elizabeth W. Farrace
Claud Rawlings
Clarence Jackson
Roberta
Mabel Rich
Dorothy Swann
Georgia Swann
Robert Nash
Leon Greeley
Lacy Wilson
Michael Ash
Edgar Thawley
Dawson
Chester
Carl Nichols
Oscar Minner
Starrington
John Jarvis
Walter Raver
Wilhnington
Gems of Though In mortal experience
A quotation from Mary Baker Eddy discusses repentance as a cleansing fire that separates dross from gold, bringing reformation and light to dispel darkness.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Local Ridgely Social Notes and Transfers
Lt. N. E. Puhner prepares to transfer from Greenville to San Antonio with his wife. Georgetown visitors include Mrs. Florence Thompson and Mrs. Harold Hatfield. Numerous residents attend family visits, moves, and social events across Ridgely, Denton, Baltimore, and nearby towns with club meetings and auctions noted.
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs J H Spence In Eightieth Year
A birthday dinner for Mrs J H Spence marked her eightieth birthday in Smithville with family from Newark Del Glenolden Pa Baltimore Henderson Goldsboro Trenderson Federalsburg near Concord and others sending best wishes. A Service Flag at Bloomery M E Church listed 21 armed service members.
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J. H. Spence
L. N. Alford
Joan Fell
Newark
Del
L. N. Spence
Glenolden
Frank Cavanaugh Jr
Baltimore
J. B. Medford
Edwin
Henderson
Henry Marvel
Goldsboro
Charlie Medford
Trenderson
Effa Alford
Federalsburg
T. Fred Brown
Roy Medford
Ienderson
Sallie Cole
Clarence Atkinson
Win Jopper
Billy
Fred Scott
Russell Meredith
John Robert
Cora Belle
Martha Lee Clevenger
George Tucker
Fred Kruger
Irwin
Anna Robinson
Blaine Bullock
Fred Brown
Mera. J
Marcel
Ralph Brown
Snow Hill
Joh Adams
Earle Robinson
Slats Diary: Lessons and mischief in a boyhood week
Oliver N Warren presents Slats diary entries recounting classroom questions about angels and misnomers, social observations, a school sports win, family dinner odds and ends, a curious clock discussion, and weekend chores with playful misstatements and rough humor. The tone mirrors a child’s daily recollections with names and places implied.
Health Center Opens in Greensboro as Countywide Nurs ing Districts Form
The Caroline County Health Department will open a Greensboro health center on April 1 to serve the northern district. Three public health nurses will cover the county in three districts with headquarters in each area. The Greensboro facility received room and equipment donations from local groups including Pet Milk Co. employees the Red Men the Lions Club the Community Club and the Greensboro Junior Woman's Club. Miss Fulton will hold regular hours at the new center and provide consultations. The center will house supplies and host monthly clinics with a schedule to be announced. Community support is acknowledged.
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Caroline County Health Department
Greensboro
County Health Department
Denton
Federalsburg
Pet Milk Co
Red Men
Lions Club
Community Club
Junior Woman’s Club of
Fulton
Greensboro Lion’s Club
E. Paul Burkholder
Alfred L. Grey
Goldsboro
India
William. Hubbard
Near Town
Wilmington
New Roy Rogers film Idaho opens at Dentonia Theatre
Local fans recall Heart of the Golden West as Roy Rogers returns in Idaho a big budget western. he plays a State Ranger allied with Judge Grey who rehabilitates youth from distant city boy gangs on J Flat Ranch. Also at Dentonia Theatre How's About It with Andrews Sisters opens April 7 starring Robert Paige Grace McDonald Shemp Howard Mary Wickes Walter Catlett Buddy Rich. Random Harvest with Greer Garson Ronald Colman screenings on April 8 and 9.
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Golden West
Roy Rogers
Idaho
Dentonia Theatre
Rogers
Judge Grey
Andrews Sisters
Universal
Robert Paige
Grace McDonald
Shemp Howard
Mary Wickes
Walter Catlett
Buddy Rich
Drunuer
Social News From Home: Visits and Gatherings
Mr and Mrs E M Willey spent last weekend with L Reyner Dukes in Baltimore. Willey returned Tuesday. Willey’s wife extended visit. Smith family and Dagsboro Rev W T Archer were guests last Tuesday. Mrs L2 Thoas hosted W S C S. April hosting planned. Chester Pa visitors to grandparents T C Smith. L Hopkins Thomas hosted by parents T H Thomas. Mrs Edden Tribbett and Sutterfield relatives visited Pennsylvania. Homer Rice of Wilmington spent weekend here. Mrs B B Alien to lead tomorrow’s Christian Endeavor. Mrs J H Dandy attended her mother’s funeral in Carroll County. Betty Mae Jester visited Esther Smith last weekend.
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N. E. Puhner
J. W. Zehring
Greenville
S. C
San Antonio
Texas
Florence Thompson
Harold Hatfield
Georgetown
Gertrude Cannon
Annie Turner
Frank Flounders
E. H. Roe
Reading
J. J. Williams
Rutherford
N. J
Carlton Marvel Jr
Drexel Institute
Phildelphia
W. D. Marvel
Gene Stedman
Donald Callahan
Stedman
Cape May
Arthur Sculley
Elijah Luff
Elinor Welsh
Greensboro
Irene Keeneman
Harry Hopkins
Ernest Jones
Leonard Sparks
Samuel Bear
Balltimore
Harry Robinson
Mary
Redmond Long
Denton
Joseph Roche Jr
New Jersey
W. M. Bennington
Chester
Lulu Meredith
John Sculley
Ruth Knotts
Edna Detwiler
Salisbury
Harford Porter
Wilmington
Henry
David Perry
Bridgevilly
Orrell
Lauisbury
Ronald Lane
William Lynch
2. S. Fifer
Baltimoore
George Eaton
Penn's Grove
Ed Eaton
William Jarrell
Cambridge
Finnia Jackson
Janes Wilson
Baltimore
Harry Wilson
Woodrow Todd
Clara Denny
Queen Anne
Lelia Moore
Dudley Davis
Sallie
Wilhington
Townsend Club
Jean Mason
Easton
George Garman
Ridgely
Harry Stedman
James Curry Sr
Marshall Roe
Paul Curry
Dover
Genevive Gibson
Annapolis
Helen Stroup
Kansas
Wiliam D. Bailey
Jesse Smith
W. WH. Walsh
A. B. Cason
Albert B. Cason
Homer Stufft
Roberta
Alfreda Blackburn
Joseph Morris
Church Hill
Alden Bush
William Woodward
Dearborn
Mich
William D. Bailey
William Downes Jr
Corp. Bailey
Pvt. Downes
Indiantown Gap
Nelson Draper
Virginia
Irvin Nichols
Paul Meredith
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Edgar Stufft
Elmer Stufft
Philadelphia
A. G. Stufft
Beverly Goldsborough
John E. Hull
Hull
Frederick
Earl MacFarland
Village Green
E. M. Willey
L. Reyner Dukes
In Memoriam William W Noble Memorial Notice
In loving remembrance of William W Noble who died April 2 1912. His sisters Ella and Stella pen a tender tribute, recalling a brother lost and the broken hearts left behind. The verse expresses perpetual memory and deep affection from his siblings.
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William W. Noble
Brother
Ella
Stella
Twenty-Five Years Ago in Caroline County
Denton National Bank clerk Charles L. Hollis will join the State Banking Commission to inspect banks. George Skirven, long-time Denton National deputy clerk, returns. Easter visits by E. R. and Harold Nuttle of Baltimore. Funeral held for Mrs Harriett Slaughter near Marydel. Camp Grove schoolhouse fire mystery. Zedoe Fleming, Harrington druggist, dies at 74. Peninsula Tomato Growers discuss tri state organization. Circuit Court opens with sparse business amid liquor case decline. Grand jury list appointed. bailiff named. Elsie Breeding celebrates 17th birthday. Local gatherings feature music and family ties. Tomato price outlook discussed by County Commissioner Todd.
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Charles L. Hollis
Denton National Bank
Downes
Hobbs
George Skirven
Circuit Court
Denton National
Skirven
Elbert R
Harold Nuttle
Baltimore
Denton
J. Clarence Kern
Havre de Grace
E. E. Brumbaugh
Philadelphia
Harriett M. Slaughter
M. H. Hubbard
Marydel
Crawford Graham
Claymont M. P. Church
Denton Cemetery
Slaughter
Harriett Marvel
Willow Grove
Kent County
Delaware
Maryland
J. H. George
Porter
T. B. Allaband
Felton
Hardy
D. B. Roberts
Newark
Camp Grove
Zedoe C. Fleming
Harrington
Frances A. Johnson
Elizabeth Fleming
James S. Fleming
Spokane
Wash
Peninsula
S. G. Nuttle
New Jersey
John Q. Skinner
Albert H. Smith
C. E. Leathers
Cambridge
E. E. Twilley
W. Lee Allen
Grant Sexton
Salisbury
George W. Kemp
A. B. Fitzgerald
Princess Anne
I. O. Taylor
T. J. Hackett
Hurlock
John F. Kelley
J. H. Smith
Ridgely
J. Frank Wright
G. Nuttle
Isaac T. Wimbrow
Hebron
Henry Brice
Medford
N. J
Elwood L. Chase
Woodbury
Fred Wright
John E. Patten
Clarence L. Saxton
East New Market
Circuit Cour
Adkins
Hopper
William H. Deen
Foreman
J. Frank Lane
David I. Soleman
Martin K. Newnam
Ralph Swann
Harry H. Moore
George L Blades
Thos. G. Clark
Chas. E. Andrews
Jesse T. Dennis
Wm. A. Mowbray
John Rosser
Chas. M. Turner
Lewis Trice
Nathan J. Cade
Edward E. Wright
Calvin D
Gladys Meeks
Gertie Urry
Elizabeth Mitchell
Mary Breeding
Gertrude Griffin
Noble Bickling
Medford Moore
Harry Jones
Lewis Jones
Harold Sylvester
Walter Seward
Bradford Turner
Walter Jones
Arthur Urry
Morris Sylvester
Jas. Breeding
Yellow Bridge
Frank Drake
Linchester
Smick
Preston
Joe Harper
Horn
Garringer
Raymond Corkran
C. E. Thawley
Willard C. Todd
Caroline
Farmers Brace for Large Tomato Planting Push
Farmers in several areas expect no contracts but anticipate a very large acreage planted. Mr Todd expects enough tomatoes to last two years, with high prices driving thousands of farmers to boost production and effort.
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Todd
Methodists Women’s Bookshelf on student chaplains impact
From Hattiesburg Mississippi a campus army camp fosters youth outreach through chaplains and gospel teams linking camp and church. In Hamilton Ohio a secretary writes to seventy armed services youths, seeking Nashville contacts. A Randolph Macon graduate with DSC notes pockets full of Testaments and a family Methodist background aids church outreach.
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Methodist Woman Magazine
Hattiesburg
Mississippi
Hamilton
Ohio
Armed Services
Nashville
Vanderbilt University
Woman’s Society
West End Church
Randolph-Macone College
Alaska
Virginia
Cake of bread and flesh in a sermon across time
A 1943 Preston New Church sermon ties a biblical motif to contemporary life. Stories from Van Nuys, Manhattan, and Holland illustrate honesty, industry, and vision as the paths to true sustenance, culminating in a fortifying spiritual life centered on moral order.
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John W. Stockwell
Preston New Church
van Nuys
California
Albert T. Rogers
Manhattan
Kansas
LaDean Sage
David
Billie
Regina
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S. S
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Angels
Jake
Langels
June
B. B
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NEW Roy Rogers Film
Republic
Memoriam
Delluu Uy
the Methodist Woman’s
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