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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1943
Page
3
A reflective sermon-like piece recalls Jesus in Gethsemane with Peter John and James. It contrasts their sleep with Christ's sorrow and Peter's misguided boldness, urging vigilance amid spiritual danger and exhorting Christians to stay awake and act wisely.
A list of crossword clues covers horizontal entries from I exclamation of contempt to Colloquial father with many standard terms like rate of movement king of Judah and molasses style hints. The dense grid hints at a traditional puzzle filled with common words and several cultural references.
Rumors swirl in Maryland political circles that U S District Judge William C Chesnut may resign soon opening a scramble for his seat President Roosevelt and the Justice Department have no clear candidate yet but names from Baltimore area including Governor O Conor Senator Tydings and Senator Radcliffe are mentioned The shake up could reshape Maryland politics as balancing ambitions and loyalties collide with the New Deal era. Also Glenn Martin Aircraft faces delays as bomber production lags at the plant.
United Automobile Workers seeks to organize the Martin bomber plant as Army officers resist leaflets at the gates citing safety and congestion. UAW and Nicholas Dragon accuse Glenn Martin of poor production and morale, while War Production Board notes bomber output lag. Martin counters with redesigns and layoffs, and a NLRB appeal may follow.
The drive aims to raise 13 billion dollars, about one fifth of the projected Public Debt increase for the 193 year. The figures reflect wartime finance plans and yearly debt forecasts.
Notice to Creditors states that Charles B. Harrison has letters of administration for the estate of Inte of Caroline County. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by October 3, 1943, to be eligible for estate benefits. Debtors must settle promptly. True Copy. Carlton V. West, Register of Wills.
The article notes 17,075 US millionaires in 1916 during World War I, rising to 43,184 by 1928, then a drop to 14,317 by 1939 reflecting economic shifts and historical events shaping wealth distribution.
The average speed of passenger cars on United States public highways is 41.6 miles per hour, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.
The article notes that the bulk of an iceberg lies below the surface with only about one eighth to one tenth visible above water. It also reports payrolls rising in the last model year with an average of 426,000 automobile workers on the rolls and weekly payrolls reaching 13,760,000 dollars.
A crab spider adapts its color to match the flower it inhabits and hides within the blossom’s center while awaiting prey, using camouflage as its hunting strategy.
Expansion and restriction themes appear with Japan seeking more territory while integrating forest imagery. The piece contrasts territorial growth with actions that restrain growth by tying down trees and dwarfing pines and maples. This framing links national policy to environmental metaphors.
When fruit is in season, juices may be extracted and canned for jelly making. In 1939, record sales reached 60,000,000 units and radio phonographs sold 370,000 units.
London sees a surge of newsreel theaters with new venues joining the market, widening access to filmed news and entertainment for residents. The trend contrasts with the United States where fewer such theaters are opening.
Denton commissioners urge residents to faithfully observe town rules on water use, dogs off leash, firing devices, and bicycle riding on sidewalks. The notice, signed by Clerk Walter Sparklin, calls for cooperation to improve law observance, peace, safety and order.
Government experts predict a new small type turkey will reach the market within five years. The bird is described as white with a compact body, short legs, a long keel bone and substantial breast meat. It should mature in 24 to 26 weeks, with hens dressed at 6 to 9 pounds and toms at 11 to 15 pounds.
An article in Natural History notes wolves display strong parental devotion. It records that males may reveal themselves to hunters near a den to ensure they are seen and lead the hunter away from the cubs, protecting the female and offspring.
Wm. E. Andrew conducts a no reserve sale on the Lawrence Vickery farm in Concord Carroll County Md featuring twelve head of cows and calves, hens, mules, horses, a Ford tractor, plows, mowers, wagons, harness, tools, lumber, produce and household items. Included are two autos a Model T Ford truck and a 1934 Chevrolet Coach with various farm implements and supplies. George W. Beck serves as clerk. Owners.
Due to labor and feed shortages, the Scott Farm at Bennett Point Road two miles from State Road one mile below Queenstown offers twenty five grade cows and calves bred by pure-bred bulls, ten pure-bred cows and calves, plus machinery and miscellaneous items including one binder grain drill feed grinder cement mixer motor driven wood saw steam boiler mowing machines riding cultivator plows broad er stoves and two boats.
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