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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1942
Page
2
In wartime 1942 the speaker reflects on Christmas amid famine floods earthquakes plagues and conflict. Despite sorrow and loss the wish remains for inner peace and gratitude through faith and hope as children yet hear the greeting Merry Christmas.
Senator Wiley of Wisconsin urges a Senate and President backed peace council to map terms of victory and secure public approval. He warns against unilateral action, cites Wilson's 1919 Versailles mishap, and favors a constitutional path to Senate majority approval if needed, stressing timely, deliberate planning.
The article argues natural resources power war production and postwar growth. It highlights coal, metal, forests, and oil as essential raw materials fueling industry and military needs. Free enterprise is portrayed as the backbone preserving freedom and prosperity through efficient resource management.
Opinion piece argues that wartime controls will tighten under Washington but may be temporary. It notes public concern over cost and election analysis blaming Democrats for war bungling and Republicans for agreement with Democrats on fiscal issues.
The speaker warns that a victory in war must not lead to a regulated bankruptcy and permanent dictatorship. He notes high national income yet heavy borrowing, compares wartime funding to England and Germany, and argues for a fair postwar tax plan that reaches every citizen to restore true freedom.
An editorial urges universal Bible Sunday and daily study of the Bible as the Text Book of Freedom. It argues America's character and government are rooted in colonial Bible education and cites Calvin Coolidge on the Bible’s foundational role. The piece calls citizens to read and study the Bible to sustain liberty and faith.
The speech argues the goal of preserving individual freedom over full economic security, noting that democracy requires limits on promises of bread and butter. It touts rising living standards and personal freedoms under a representative government with free enterprise, as valued by soldiers fighting to defend these rights.
The Treasury secretary says December borrowing will reach 7 to 10 billion dollars. He argues most finance should come from current income and savings rather than banks to curb inflation. Banks ease of lending raises money supply risk, risking taxpayer burden and eventual reckoning for total war costs.
The banking industry has opposed unlimited government borrowing from banks yet promotes War Bonds directly to the public. Bankers have sold over 80 percent of all bonds to citizens, aiding efforts to slow inflation and support the war effort.
Railroads seek authorization to buy equipment for moving troops and materials, warn against unnecessary travel, and urge the public to travel light, plan ahead, and buy round trip tickets. Local agents will help with direct routes, reservations, and timing to ease strained civilian rail service during the war.
The piece notes wartime population shifts beyond metropolitan areas and widespread national disruption. It describes changes in industrial activity and government controls, with many individuals becoming misfits in the new system, recalling wartime experiences and the uneven business fortunes.
The OWI reports 1942 goals include 49 000 planes 32 000 tanks 17 000 anti aircraft guns over 8 million tons of merchant shipping and extensive munitions output. U S naval losses at Pearl Harbor detailed with enemy hits and recovered ships. Policy notes cover rationing plans farm labor efforts and machinery sharing to boost 1943 agriculture and war production.
Thomas C. Cruikshank announces FSA cooperative services to farmers in Caroline County to ease machinery shortages. He notes guidance from J. H. Wood, FSA Director for the Maine through Maryland region, urging county war boards to act on relief efforts.
The State Health Nutritionist urges families to share meat without sacrificing health or variety. It lists beef veal lamb mutton pork bacon sausage and canned meats as restricted to specific weekly allowances with different amounts for adults and children, while allowing unlimited variety meats and encouraging poultry game and fish. It promotes thrifty meat cuts and suggests cooking methods and alternative protein sources to maintain nutrition during shortages.
Dr R H Riley head of Maryland State Health warns hunters and trappers to handle wild rabbits with gloves due to tularemia also called rabbit fever. He notes 1941 saw 16 Maryland cases with no deaths and urges caution when choosing prey and processing meat to prevent infection.
The article advises careful handling of rabbits to prevent contamination. It urges washing hands after preparation, burning rag, fur, and contaminated paper, avoiding face contact, and cooking rabbit meat thoroughly at boiling temperature for at least twenty minutes before final cooking.
Samuel E. Shannahan editor of the Easton Star-Democrat dies at 12 45 p m at his desk. Born 1873 in Easton he served the paper since 1910 and led its rise to prominence with Maryland Press Association honors. Robert H Dill, Burrsville contractor and builder, dies at 90 in Memorial Hospital Easton after a lengthy local career. his son Ira A Dill is an Annapolis architect and granddaughter Aldred Dill continues the family line. Burial services held in Trinity Cathedral and Wesley Church respectively.
A roster of individuals designated as white selectees on December 4 1942 includes Harry R Heleman Samuel L Bickling Willard N Legates Emory F Walston C E Mitchell Walter Kusmaul James H Dean Milan B Wright A J Nichols J R Chaffinch Jr J F Dardas L L Leeser L E Engle Claudell Hicks R E Harrison W J Fretterd J W Jester J A Taylor and others linked to Federalsburg Denton Greensboro Preston Ridgely Goldsboro Henderson
Senator Norris steered a law ending congressional terms after election year. The current Congress nears Christmas, then the new session opens the first week of the new year with manpower legislation awaiting action. Differences with the President drift to the coming session.
A quote from Mary Baker Eddy notes that much time is spent in talking nothing and doing nothing while indecision delays action. It reflects on hesitation and the cost of delay in choosing a path.
Five new community details mix with old notes on residents, marriages, farm moves, and a Halifax explosion aftermath. The piece recalls local ties to J. Frank Saulsbury, the Downes aviation plan, marriage licenses, and the Mont Blanc blast's vast destruction with casualties and widespread damage in Halifax and Dartmouth.
The Alien Property Custodian seeks stenographers and typists in Washington and nearby areas. Representative Miss Margaret Scott Miller will visit Maryland to recruit local women for government service with salaries from 1260 to 1620 dollars, test requirements, and an employee orientation program.
Mrs. Bernard Dunn and Evelyn and Jimmie Dunn visited her parents near town in Greensboro. Numerous relatives and friends, including L W Taylor Jr and Diane, Raymond and Vivian Rawlings, and Orville Travers, visited family members in Wilmington Baltimore Philadelphia Linwood and Easton.
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