Invisible Greenbacks by Harry Sherman Warns on Inflation
In a preface to the wartime economy, Harry Sherman argues that Americans are waging an internal war against inflation by not buying War Savings Bonds. He warns that increased money in circulation fuels inflation, urging citizens to pay higher taxes, cut nonwar spending, and invest in War Savings Bonds to fund the war effort and preserve money’s value.
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Harry Sherman
Saturday Evening Post
America
Axis
Sherman
United States Treasury
Morgenthau
You
Second Front Debate and War Economy Controls
The piece argues over opening a second front in Europe, noting heavy German fortifications and the high cost of invasion, while affirming a future but delayed move. It also covers inflation control, wage ceilings, and broader war economy measures including price and rent controls, meat supply adjustments, and manpower regulations.
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England
United Nations
Europe
Hitler
France
Maginot Line
French
Congress
Washington
Henderson
OPA
Agriculture
Wickard
Mid- West
Navy
U. S
Far Eastern
Lewis H. Br
Buna-Ambasi
Gona
New Guinea
Stimson
Hobby
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
War Production Surges In June Amid War Effort Push
The War Production Board reports U S output in June nearly triples November levels before Pearl Harbor as Nelson warns against overstatement of progress The plan focuses civilian production cuts in large plants to aid war needs while rationing measures tighten gasoline tires and bicycles and extend salvage drives Officials note 36 percent of six months income supported military needs versus 50 75 percent for Britain and Germany.
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U. S
Pearl Harbor
Nelson
Great Britain
Germany
War Production Board
Henderson
OPA
House
Senate
Treasury
Morgenthau
Naval Affairs Comittee
Roosevelt
WPB
Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do
A reflective quip from Dickens urging reciprocal kindness and patience when others fall short, framed as practical counsel rather than a sermon.
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Dickens
Editorial Notes on World War and Election Duty
A column urges voters to judge the 1944 election by stark realities not party labels. It emphasizes Roosevelt’s presidency, U S aims to free oppressed nations, and risks if Congress does not back the war effort. It defends wartime Congress and notes public debate on rubber production and spy trials.
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United Nations
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Dispelling the fog of wartime production effort
The essay argues the United States must rapidly mobilize men, materials, and industry to meet a global threat. It notes the unprecedented expansion of the army and navy, conversion of peace factories to weapons, and the overhaul of industrial and social systems. It compares wartime trials to early auto and canal projects, acknowledging friction but emphasizing progress toward a vast national undertaking.
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New York
Panama Canal
Tarzan's New York Adventure at Dentonia Theatre
Tarzan and Jane abandon jungle danger for urban peril in Tarzan's New York Adventure. Johnny Weissmuller Jane and Tarzan Junior star as circus intrigue and civilization clash unfold across jungle beginnings to Brooklyn Bridge leaps and a courtroom upheaval.
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Tarzan
New York
Dentonia Theatre
Johnny Weissmuller
Maureen O’sullivan
Jane
Johnny Sheffield
Ares
Brooklyn Bridge
Local Notes On Visits and Service Members In Ridgely
Ridgely residents report on weekend visits and movements. Misses Helen and Hattie Sauls plan to spend time in Rehoboth. Mr William Raleigh has joined the army and is stationed at Camp Meade. Harold Fountain of Denton spent the weekend with his family. Thelma Bowman will spend two weeks at Keyser camp in West Virginia. Mary Richards suffers a severe burn on her arm. Mrs T W Jones of Syracuse is expected in Ridgely. Jean Mason of Easton visited Wednesday. Mrs William Sculley visits her husband in Newark Delaware. Ed Sparks spends a week to ten days in Michigan. Nellie Magrogan is recovering from a broken wrist.
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Helen
Hattie Saulsbury
Rehoboth
William Raleigh
Camp Meade
Harold Fountain
Denton
Thelma Bowman
Keyser
W. Va
Mary Richards
T. W. Jones
Syracuse
N. Y
Ridgely
Jean Mason
Easton
William Sculley
Newark
Del
Ed Sparks
Michigan
Nellie Magrogan
J. W. Cain
Washington College
Eastern Shore Institution of Learning
T. Alan Goldsborough
W. W. Goldsborough
T. Alan Jr
Baltimore Hospital
William Downes Jr
William T. Downes
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Josephine M. Downes
Washington
H. M. Downes
Richard Henning
Henning
S. P. Shipman
F. B. Cooksey
Salem
Oregon
Carrie Beil
Falls ,Church
W. A. Bell
Baltimore
J. W. Perry
C. H. Whitby Jr
Corinne Mowbray
Federalsburg
8. G. Nuttle
Janette Westerfield
Port Deposit
Virginia Cooper
Lena Barwick
James A. Trazzare
Bethlehem
Flossie Hall
W. E. Pritchett
W. T. Carroll
Mildred Lane
Jessie Cohee
Mary Brodes
Isabel Carroll
Mamie Fredericks
Hattie McConnell
Emeline Bradley
Hilda Legates
Mary Patchett
Angelene Holecheck
Irene Carroll
Emma Patchett
Messrs
Gilbert Gibson
Gilbert Lane
Hayward Legates
Edward Patchett
Clinton Carroll
Virgil Hall
James Miley
Willie Wright
Ralph Bades
Orland Blades
Roy Legates
Roy Patchett
Basil Taylor
Wesley Towers
American Corner
Hazel
George Towers
S. West
Mary Liden
Maggie
Blanche Meredith
Myra Wright
Edna Liden
Margaret Melson
Addie Williams
Ruth Vanscoy
Linnie Wright
Evelyn Ritter
Paul Meredith
Russell Edgell
Clifford Covey
Bruce Wilson
Kenneth Corkran
Sidney Collins
Morris Hunt
Leon Towers
Earl Towers
Miss Towers
United States Civil Service Commission
Hillsboro
Allie H. Covey
Covey & Williams
Seaford
Tyler’s Crossing
Cambridge & Seaford
Covey
Greensboro visitors share weekend calls in two towns
Greensboro note says Mr and Mrs Charles Standford of Philadelphia were weekend visitors of Mr and Mrs Leon Greeley. Another item reports Mr and Mrs James Finder were Sunday visitors in Goldsboro.
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Charles Standford
Philadelphia
Leon Greeley
James Finder
Goldsboro
Washington College to offer military training next year
Twenty five years ago in Denton many local residents gathered as Washington College announced plans for military instruction and possible officer commissions for graduates subject to the draft. The article also notes family visits, medical operations, social events, and a near-miss car incident involving Allie H. Covey at Tyler's Crossing.
Slats Diary chronicles a week with Oliver N Warren
A diary style recount from Slats with Oliver N Warren covers a week of small town life. The entries mention a new music teacher at school, Ma and Pa remarks, a visiting citizen, Jake’s mishaps, Ma’s jam, a scare in the pantry, an insurance money widow, and a city visit noting a house with an unusual seller feature.
For Sale 81 Acre Farm in Caroline County near Hickman
81 acre farm nearly all tillable offered by H E Wangler MD of Syracuse New York contact 301 Brunet Park Drive Syracuse NY for details.
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Caroline County
Hickman
Del
H. E. Wangler
M. D
Brunet Park Drive
Syracuse
N. Nee
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