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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1947
Page
6
The piece argues Labor Day 1947 will mark a turning point as labor faces power and abuses under the Taft-Hartley era. It warns labor could undermine production and national security if it resists reform, urging cooperation with industry and government to improve productivity and real wages through voluntary, collective action.
A driver on a western highway witnesses travelers from twenty two states and meets a rush of cars and foreign licenses as families roam coast to coast. Gas oil and tires fuel a vast logistics challenge unseen before, yet pumps remain full thanks to oil industry supply.
Tomato prices on Delmarva have fallen to as low as 8c per basket as a bumper crop and large acreage push supply. Late frost and dry weather hurt early planting and overall yields while cannery labor shortages push processing limits. County corn prospects show drought impact on late crop, with Farm Bureau Day planned for Sept 3 at Timonium Fair and 4-H dairy judging at Timonium on Sept 1.
The army navy and treasury with the National Rifle Association kick off a campaign to remove explosive war souvenirs from homes. Veterans and others urged to submit shells mines grenades and similar devices for examination at designated National Guard Armories with deactivation returning trophies or destroying dangerous ones. Authorities cite thousands of casualties and many child victims from accidents.
The show will feature Hereford Aberdeen-Angus and Shorthorn classes with beef cattle judging from collegiate and non collegiate teams. dates shifted to the week of November 17 to fit Baltimore and International Live Stock Show moves. Purses total 10 000 for Herefords and 7 500 for Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorns with fat class premiums raised. William F Schraderberg reports strong enthusiasm from farmers breeders and livestock industries as remodeling at Timonium Fair Grounds expands capacity.
Service Shorts note that James M. Horner ACM4&le of the U S Navy, after a 30 day leave, will depart Thursday for assignment in San Diego California. He recently completed six months at the Ordnance School in Jacksonville graduating third in his class. Before school he was stationed at Barbers Point Hawaii.
Charlie Wimbrow, plagued by bad luck all year, broke his ankle sliding into second base at East on Sunday. After spring Duke injuries and a Bradford farm club stint, he recovered at home in Bridgeville and then joined the Federalsburg A's, playing right field when the accident occurred.
Rich and Cole lead errors for MAR DEL LEAGUE with multiple mistakes. Garey collects two base hits while Hughes belts a home run and drives in several runs. Chambers allows 2 runs in 9 innings to earn the win, Hughes takes the loss after yielding 3 runs in 8 innings.
Wallis pitched a nine inning first time start for Hickman allowing four hits and striking out seven as Henderson played steady defense. Hickman will face Henderson at Henderson next Sunday August 31.
The event honors W L Daley with a banquet and talk. A semi formal dance runs 9 to 1 a.m. in the ballroom. Saturday features breakfast at 8:30, swimming boating and fishing until luncheon at 12:30, then adjournment. Maryland Press Association members were invited to attend.
Miss Neva Horst of Denton Maryland thanks friends for cards and flowers received during her appendectomy at Easton Hospital this summer. She expresses sincere gratitude to all who offered cheer and support.
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