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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1953
Page
8
A vintage quote attributed to Grover Cleveland notes that while people back the government the government should not back the people. The piece argues that the modern public has fallen under government paternalism, risking dictatorship and the loss of liberty and initiative.
A retailing association formed a committee to study how retailers can aid the transition from a semi-war to a peace economy if world conditions improve enough to cut military spending. Retailing underpins spendable income, employment, and the link between factory farm and home, with mass distribution and free competition driving prices.
The text explains coal's versatility from heat and light to steelmaking via coke. It highlights chemical derivatives like tar, roofing, explosives, sulfur drugs, fertilizer, nylon, perfume, paint, plastics, and pharmaceuticals, noting ongoing research promises further discoveries.
Edward T Miller notes the death of Senator Robert A Taft at age 81 prompts wide tributes calling him a symbol of integrity. A state funeral in the Capitol Rotunda honors his service as President Eisenhower pledges attendance and flags fly at half mast nationwide.
A news conference reports Congress must raise the debt ceiling before adjourning or face a special session. The House passed the debt increase 239 to 158 while the Senate seeks thorough study. The Senate deferred final action on a foreign aid bill and conference edits cut movie production funds. A mail reimbursement bill shifts costs to Congress and the Post Office, reducing the postal deficit by about 36 million dollars yearly. The speaker praises 83rd Congress for budget balance progress and streamlining efforts, noting lease-purchase authority for public buildings and post office construction. This is his final annual letter unless a fall special session is called.
Mr and Mrs Wm Sherwood and family of Wilmington Del spent the weekend with relatives in town Mrs Harry Kemp returned from a visit with her sister Mrs Maurice Newnam in Trappe Mr P W Sells of Houston Texas Mr and Mrs Atwood Warren and family of Chester Pa and Mr and Mrs Howard Anthony of Sharon Hill Pa were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Emmitt Potts Mesdames Romey Harding of Baltimore and Leslie Holland of Queen Anne spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Ralph Holland Mr and Mrs James MacDowell and family were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Thos Cruickshank Mr and Mrs Jack Ballard and son Jackie of Wilmington are visiting Mr and Mrs Luther A Short Mrs Helen Smith of Easton and Mrs Milford Kline have been vacationing at Lake Lure North Carolina Mr and Mrs Eugene Knott attended the Antique Show sponsored by Homemakers Club in Stevensville on Sunday
A worn car approached the toll bridge as the gatekeeper announced a fee of fifty cents. The driver promptly declared the purchase, with the toll paid and passage granted.
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