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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1938
Page
4
A editorial urges positive protection from Communism through education and free democratic capitalism. It warns against Red-baiting and scapegoating while stressing vigilance, internal reform, and civil discussion over fear and suppression.
The border clash near Manchukuo between Russia and Japan sparked fears of a broader war, yet a truce calmed global tensions. It showed the USSR’s readiness to fight and its willingness to seek peaceful settlements, while exposing Japan’s military and economic weaknesses and strategic fatigue in Manchukuo and Siberia.
An analyst outlines Europe’s balance of power with Russia as a decisive force against Nazism. Franco’s Spain shows resilience though fascist gains are checked. France stiffens against Germany over Czechoslovakia, while England’s Chamberlain government plays both sides, diminishing prestige. Domestic industry improvements buoy a recovering economy with rail, steel, and auto production rising.
The piece contrasts August’s mature tones with spring’s pastels, tracing a shift from pale shell colors to deep purples, bronzes, and carmins. It paints a landscape of blooming flora and fading blossoms, noting asters, goldenrod, and purple eddies as the season moves toward frost. The tone recalls a NY Herald Tribune column reflecting on nature’s calendar and peaceful outdoor time.
C M Freeman secretary of Salisbury Chamber of Commerce and of the Delmarva Peninsula Associated Chamber notes Eastern Shore highways drive motorists to Delaware for better roads. He cites gas station workers, garage attendants, hotel staff and residents directing visitors out of Maryland, though he stops short of accusing any single group of wrongdoing.
Maryland must launch a statewide road program to modernize highways to handle today’s traffic. Eastern Shore leaders condemn mis-direction caused by poor routes like Salisbury Cambridge Road and Salisbury Elkton Road, urging a carefully planned, data based upgrade to serve motorists and boost state business.
The piece argues that President Roosevelt's pledge to help Canada signals a clear stance without committing the United States to entering future wars. It contrasts American nearness to conflict with Hull's radio speech and emphasizes the need for a stable world through correcting maladjustments while maintaining neutrality. It urges voters to protect neutrality legislation in the next Congress.
The article reviews Secretary Hulls August speech and its uneven emphasis on postwar maladjustments. It argues the world needs one law, not two, and critiques Versailles era policies that preserve colonial control and hinder economic cooperation. It notes failures to aid Germany and Austria and the continuing deterioration.
The piece surveys Republican newspapers awaiting Dr. Glenn Frank's program, noting expectations for substantial material to spur arguments for old days. It cites Ohio reactions, editorials from Columbus Dispatch and Toledo outlets, and the stance of major papers on the committee's proposals and future action.
The piece discusses future Congress action on amending the Social Security Act, Roosevelt’s push for ongoing development, expansion to include up to 17 million more workers, and the balance between reserves and early benefits. It notes unemployment compensation admin tangles, tax-credit issues, and the clash of earned benefits with relief and WPA work.
The Democratic Messenger denounces statewide candidates and their ardent young supporters for sending juvenile, trashy diatribes to county papers, claiming the material is the most worthless trash ever discarded in the waste basket.
The piece notes newspapers rely on advertisements for reader engagement and income. It argues ads appeal to all ages, with regular advertisers offering reliability and reduced risk in transactions, building customer goodwill through steady messaging.
Clean the shrimps and quartered hard boiled eggs are arranged in a buttered casserole. A seasoned white sauce is poured over and mixed with parsley paprika. Top with buttered crumbs and bake at 400 F until brown. Serves 4 to 5.
Obscure items from Talbot County find a Democratic State Senate candidate in W Oscar Collier, farm livestock killed by lightning on Sidney Cloper farm near Prospect, peach quality concerns in Denton market, a Chestertown death fishing at Chester bridge, and a flurry of society notes from weddings to fairs. The Rural Carriers’ Association elected officers, delegates to a Baltimore convention named, and many local visits, guests, and travels tied to Easton, Vienna, Ocean City, and Marydel are recorded alongside a destructive fire at J Roland Chaffinch’s Hobbs store and Marydel Camp’s closing after a long season with large crowds.
Farm hands who saw the accident rushed to the scene and Mr West assisted them in extricating his friends. The automobile was badly damaged.
Sunday entry recounts avoiding idle day behavior to deny the Bad Man a chance at the empire while attending a ball game. Monday notes Brooklyn misidentification by a city traffic officer and a driver’s confusion about Brooklyn’s location. Tuesday covers Mister Gillem’s illness and surprise medical bills. Wednesday features a joke about Jews and Greenland, with Emmy winning an argument. Thursday describes Jane buying lipstick and the clerk denying a kiss proof demo. Friday mentions guests for supper and a hired girl’s gossip. Saturday has Mistress Gillem visiting and a belief school time approaches, with the narrator confessing honesty about not being preacherly.
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