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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1945
Page
6
President Roosevelt has earned favorable reactions in Congress after returning from Yalta. He believes friendly relations will prevent Senate deadlock when ratifying peace treaties, noting his mentorship under President Wilson and his firm resolve to sustain harmony with Congress.
Congress initially resisted Henry Wallace taking over large money piles from Jesse Jones then softened to confirm Wallace as Secretary of Commerce. Byrnes voiced alarm with a nationwide midnight curfew bell toll. Mayor LaGuardia urged locals to ignore Washington, urging a later curfew. The President and Byrnes urged strict observance of the curfew.
In Washington the hot topic is food with meat, eggs, fats and shortening scarce in homes and eateries. Senator Wheeler criticized the OPA and questioned the system, noting we have cattle and processors but still lack beef on the table while inflation and overreach anger the public.
The piece argues unions like the musicians' and mine workers seek \"economic protection\" taxes on production such as 10 cents per ton of coal or a levy per phonograph record. It warns such union taxes could total tens of millions yearly, expanding beyond coal and records to any commodity, challenging public law and equal application.
Former Minnesota governor Stassen and Michigan senator Vandenburg debate peace making versus peace keeping as eight American delegates prepare for the San Francisco conference. Roosevelt’s diplomacy faces daily war plan shifts while Dumbarton Oaks yields progress. The aim remains permanent peace across nations with the United States leading the effort.
The text argues that an average person requires 3.4 acres yearly for food and clothing, with 3% per family member plus large totals for workers. It urges citizens to support farmers through better equipment and methods to cut costs, maintain soil fertility, and ensure fair profits while avoiding soil depletion.
Two servicemen write home from Europe in 1945, detailing life in the ETO and a Rome visit. Woodrow W. Butler recounts moving around, mail delays, and duty with the 84th Division while noting civilian issues and longing to return home to the Eastern Shore. Sgt Harold A. Bell describes touring the Vatican, Pope John XXIII era. treasures, a multilingual priest, and a private audience.
Denton residents gathered Sunday March 25 to honor Gilbert H. Pippin AMM 31c Vero Beach FL who arrived March 22 on a nine day furlough. Attendees included relatives from Hickman and Denton, with Lt Arthur W. M. Horn and several other servicemen recently wounded in Europe. Red Cross field director O E Roberts returned home near Denton after serving in Saipan with the 91st Service Group.
Burrrsville residents attended the funeral of Mr. Wm Garey at his home near Denton on Sunday afternoon. Various relatives and visitors from Philadelphia Wilmington Chester and Salisbury were guests of local families during Easter and surrounding days.
A sequence of visits and dinners comprises Hillsboro social life. W A Holt and sisters hosted Miss Gibbs of Wilmington and other guests from Ridgely Denton and Centreville. Families including the Sherwoods Rowes and Taylors marked weekends in Wilmington Philadelphia and New York.
We express deep gratitude for the help from friends during our father G Walter Downes illness and for the kindness shown at his death. We also thank those who sent floral tributes. Florence Cohee, Brothers and Sisters.
A note of appreciation from Mrs. Garey Eva Jane and Wm Richard Garey to friends neighbors the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge for thoughtful deeds during illness and at the time of the passing of William M Garey husband and father.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Jarrell Sr and Mr. and Mrs. Noble Jarrell Jr returned Saturday from Ft Lauderdale Florida after three months away. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Dennison of Philadelphia visited relatives near town. The Sewing Circle enjoyed a pleasant evening hosted by Mrs Emma Johnson at Mrs W C Ross’s home. Dr and Mrs H F Silver and Mr and Mrs Luther Bennett have re-
The article lists multiple social visits and movements including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rich from Sea ford Delaware visiting the Smith family in town, Miss Rebecca Lane from Philadelphia staying with J F Lane, and the W S C S monthly meeting at Mrs. Wooleyhan. Attends funerals include Ralph Ober and Mr. Fred Covey in Denton.
Preston and Todd move to new apartments while Rhiades will occupy Todd’s house. The Community Club met April 3 at Mrs. Strickland’s home. May meeting will be the last until September. Mrs Clare N Payne hosted daughters from Baltimore and Hagerstown, with others visiting town over the weekend and Easter guests in town.
Mrs John Schmick has been discharged from Easton Memorial Hospital after a two week stay and returns home much improved. Miss Eleanor Trice of Baltimore spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs T L Trice. Mr and Mrs Robert Cannon of Salisbury visited with Mr and Mrs Lee Noble on Sunday. Miss Edith Noble visits her brother Mr Fred Noble in Florida for two weeks. Mr and Mrs L P Cannon hosted a family dinner Sunday.
A sequence of social visits gathers relatives and friends across Hobbs including the Butlers Ramsburgs and Edgerls. Guests from Chester Pa Wilmington and Baltimore share holidays with local residents as children enjoy a Sunday school egg hunt.
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