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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1954
Page
4
The piece argues the federal gasoline tax, enacted as temporary, has grown with higher rates, collects nearly $1 billion yearly while highway funding to states is about $550 million, and critics say motorists pay more than they gain. It supports leaving road funding to states and calls for repeal.
Secretary Weeks on railroads as vital to national strength and defense. He urged Commerce Dept support to protect their finances from overregulation, noting rail lines must stay sound in peacetime to meet emergencies and justify fair profits, six percent being typical. He praised postwar progress and modernization while warning of regulated utility pressure on profitability.
Walter Chamblin Jr notes Geneva begins April 26 as the crisis tests aid to France and potential for war. He outlines Washington pressures, fear of escalation, and public debate while highlighting U S military moves in the Far East and evolving Taft Hartley amendments in Congress.
In the May 2 issue of The American Weekly, color gravure magazine, readers are promised thrilling revelations from a famous medium who explains her contact with spirits. The piece is tied to the Baltimore Sunday American edition.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Fetters of Natural Bridge Virginia and Miss Annabel Clark hosted and visitors included Miss Barbara Tuneff of Taston and Miss Catherine Melvin who stayed with Wilmington hosts. Numerous locals hosted guests from Wilmington Denton Gordy Estates Kenton Hardy and Baltimore with visits to relatives and a Rural Letter Carriers banquet attendance noted.
The Preston Community Club and area residents report 61st wedding anniversary celebrations for Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Curry of Bridgeville Del. Nearby gatherings include dinners with Abe Vaughn in Chestwood Del and motor trips to Richmond Va. Visits span from College Park to Baltimore with multiple families noted. Discharges and travel updates appear among Navy and civilian relatives.
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