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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
4
In Oswego Oregon a church votes a resolution denouncing profiteering scare buying and hoarding. It pledges to resist fear and hatred and says hoarders undermine the country and deserve contempt. Retailers announce they will resist unwarranted price rises as officials state there is plenty of goods and no rationing needed.
In the face of war costs and defense needs, critics urge trimming domestic programs. They warn that Brannan farm plan and universal social programs drain funds while mobilization rages. A fiscally disciplined approach is deemed essential to safeguard national security.
President Truman urges immediate reporting of any information related to espionage sabotage or subversive activity. The FBI remains the first line of defense and should be contacted by patriotic groups individuals and law enforcement. Do not conduct private investigations as this fuels hysteria and weakens security.
William T. Farris of the Association of American Railroads says railroads are in better shape to handle defense traffic than before World War II due to expansion and improved operating techniques. Since 1939, over 7 billion dollars has been invested in improvements, yielding bigger, faster trains and swifter loading. He notes cooperation from government and shippers is essential for continued capacity and maintenance, arguing railroads can surpass past achievements with adequate access to manpower and materials.
The President's Water Resources Policy Commission hearings seek diverse views on land use, electricity, irrigation, flood control, and wildlife. An official from a Pacific Northwest power utility urges that government power participation be limited to transmission for wholesale delivery, with private and public utilities handling distribution.
In a Newsweek column Raymond Mole warns that river valley authorities like the Columbia Valley Administration would erode state sovereignty by centralizing control of rivers resources and power. He notes officials label such plans not socialist but vows to return amid international crises with federal pressure to push them through.
An editorial argues against price controls, warning that limits threaten representative government. It cites U S meat prices rising, demands consumers accept responsibility, and asserts supply and demand should adjust naturally, with wages and employment high. It emphasizes retailers and housewives influence pricing and condemns controls as a departure from the American system.
The Korea conflict shows a war fought with small units and ground action, not the anticipated high tech, global clash. Soldiers endure hardship, guerrilla tactics and brutal morale tests while planners acknowledge unpreparedness for varied warfare and the need to adapt to any war anywhere.
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