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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1945
Page
4
Justice Roberts warns AP to operate under court tutelage after a Supreme Court ruling. The Saturday Evening Post criticizes the decision as a decade of bending laws to fit theories, fearing damage to the public and the system unless corrective legislation or time limits further harm.
The Washington correspondent reports a $200000 loan Elliott obtained from John Hartford of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and a $4000 settlement. Allegations of favor-seeking and strings pulled surround Elliott’s ties to Hartford and Roosevelt family influence. The piece urges the public to overlook Elliott and critics.
The piece argues that postwar unemployment will ease as veterans find civilian jobs with or without government help. It notes many industries will hire, production will shift to civilian goods, and small businesses will need workers amid a wave of repairs and restructuring. It warns the prosperous era may not last long.
Editorial praises the joint effort of the armed forces and railroads in transporting large numbers of soldiers from ports to their homes. It notes Queen Mary voyages delivering about 15,000 troops and similar numbers daily, the strain of transport, and that car shortages and wartime restrictions limited new coach production.
The piece argues that liberty survives when power stays with those not in government. It contrasts dictated and free economies, praising founders for limiting rulers and valuing private initiative. It claims a free economy keeps the nation rich and powerful, aiding others through shared prosperity and policy collaboration.
Secretary of the Interior appeals to the Army to release 30 000 miners to boost coal output for domestic use and to prevent potential winter shortages. He notes 130 000 miners are in the armed forces and warns of possible plant shutdowns and reduced domestic quotas if release is blocked. He argues higher production, via more coal miners, is essential to avert disaster in Europe and distress at home.
Bell System surveys in Maryland Virginia and West Virginia map rural needs as war limits ease. About two million farm telephones exist nationwide with 500000 more since 1935 and nearly 400000 added since 1940. Plans aim to extend service via improved pole lines underground wiring and radio links including rural carrier over power lines to reach remaining farms.
Ocean City hosts the first Board of Public Works meeting of Governor O Conor's administration outside Annapolis or Baltimore. The plan totals 290 million dollars for state, county, municipal, and Baltimore City projects, aiming to begin vital buildings and roads promptly while matching work with unemployment trends. About 80 million funds focus on state construction including 19 million for hospitals and 61 million for roads, plus 1.5 million for a new ferry and Matapeake terminal upgrades. Overall 230 million in projected construction seeks to mitigate reconversion unemployment, aided by a 128 million unemployment reserve.
University of Maryland extension agronomist John W. Magruder notes strong demand for seed quality wheat and barley as seeding time approaches. He warns that heavy rains have damaged much seed Intended grain, urging farmers with unsold crop to consider seed sales opportunities.
A vintage recipe describes Coffees Layer Cake using strong coffee for both cake and frosting. It provides precise measures for cake batter and a rolled coffee frosting, noting bake at 376 F for about 20 to 25 minutes and dusting with vanilla. The frosting blends sugar, coffee, light syrup, egg whites, and salt to a firm peak.
The article advises delaying sale or feeding damaged grain until fall seeding is done to ease a potential wheat and barley seed shortage. It recommends threshing center bundles protected by caps, separating damaged outer bundles, and testing all barley and wheat for germination before fall planting to avoid disappointment.
A Saturday night gathering at Ed Crumpit’s bar and barbecue featured songs around the embers. Guests shared beer and hot dogs while Ed strummed familiar tunes, creating a sense of friendship and humor that transcended prejudice. folk songs and carols echo the universal spirit of community.
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