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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1942
Page
2
The text notes Mary Melvin as vice president and secretary and records it as entered at the Denton Maryland post office as second class mail matter on Saturday morning December 19, 1942.
The Supreme Court upholds federal power to regulate wheat production for home use, with Justice Jackson asserting such wheat can affect interstate commerce even if grown for personal consumption. The decision prompts questions about the breadth of regulatory reach affecting Americans.
A reflection on the U S war effort after one year of global conflict. The piece praises wartime production gains reported by the Office of War Information and argues that free enterprise aids mobilization while warning against social reformers endangering the American way of life. It highlights ingenuity and science as drivers of future victory.
An agreement announced by Montague A. Clark, Michigan Director of the War Manpower Commission, holds about 660,000 essential Detroit area workers at their jobs. It lists 84 categories of employees who may not leave without government authorization to prevent labor pirating and job dislocations amid wartime needs under Roosevelt's Executive Order establishing the commission led by Paul V. McNutt.
The administration outlined a broad expansion of manpower and food controls. A new Bureau of Selective Service within the War Manpower Commission will coordinate labor for armed forces and war industries. Agriculture gains tighter central control under an executive order with Food Production and Distribution Administrations to oversee requirements and priorities. Lend-Lease shipments, war production mixed results, and civilian supply outlook detailed as Roosevelt cites rising armed forces and falling civilian goods in 1943.
In wartime America every citizen can have an idea to help win the war. Joe Doakes, whether farmer soldier worker or housewife, may submit his plan to the non profit Victory Center. The center, at 745 Fifth Avenue New York, reviews ideas and forwards promising ones to government or industry for action.
Dr. R. H. Riley warns that colds are prevalent in winter and stresses prevention. He urges physical fitness, warm clothing, rest, diet, and hydration, and notes crowds and shared surfaces raise risk. Hands should be kept away from the face and washed before meals to reduce spread. If ill, use paper handkerchiefs and dispose of them promptly.
A fragment urges coughing etiquette and isolation during illness. It advises going to bed at onset of cold symptoms and to contact a doctor if no improvement the next day, reflecting cautious self care and medical consultation.
Maryland timber production rose sharply from 1940 to 1941 with 40,293,000 and 166,379,000 board feet cut respectively. A U S Forest Service survey of 945 Maryland Delaware and New Jersey mills and 926 Pennsylvania mills reports the region producing 612,243,000 board feet of lumber and cross ties in 1941, led by Delaware per acre harvest at 107 board feet.
The War Production Board Conservation Division intensifies rural scrap drives for winter and spring. Director Lessing J. Rosenwald notes urban collections boosted light household scrap but calls for increased heavy scrap. County agents and 4-H clubs are urged to continue cooperation to prevent a winter famine in supplies.
A collection of Christmas wish notes from Denton Maryland children dated December 17 and 18 1942. Each child lists requested gifts such as dolls trains books candy and clothing and includes mentions of family teachers and siblings along with affectionate holiday wishes to Santa and readers. Strong personal names and local details appear throughout.
The article notes Horsey sworn in as clerk and a deputy selected by suggestion. A letter from Judge James F. Evans of Elkton confirms his agreement with colleagues. Horsey declines to discuss his first experiences in office as he begins a four year term.
Mr and Mrs Owen Blockston express sincere gratitude to the firemen neighbors and friends for help and kindness during the loss of their home.
The Rationing Board lists weekly allocations for tires tubes and recapps including passenger cars trucks and grade A B III tires. Names and towns such as Denton Fedburg Preston Ridgely Greensboro Goldsboro and Marydel appear with quantities forNov 30 and Dec 7 1942 highlighting regional supply measures and individual allocations.
Elmer Davis outlines a two principle policy of military news: tell Americans as much as possible and withhold information the enemy could use. He argues the public deserves truth, though some details may not be released immediately to aid national safety. Raymond Gram Swing’s broadcast is cited as a critique of wartime news handling.
Hollywood horror drama The Mummy's Tomb comes to the Dentonia Theatre on December 21 and 22 with Lon Chaney in a leading score role after his famed ghost and wolf man performances. Universal's Night Monster also plays December 21 and 22 with Bela Lugosi and Lionel Atwill headlining a top-notch cast for shivery entertainment.
A 25 year old North East region item notes early winter halting farm work especially corn husking. new street trees on Court House green and a Comfort Kit head appointed Helen Hagadone of Denton. It details river ice delaying Eastern Shore trade, fuel shortages, and numerous local relocations and deaths.
A car crash left the vehicle wrecked and glass scattered while Mr. Fleetwood and other occupants escaped injury. The incident notes no further casualties or details about the machine.
Sunday notes Napolyen on life being short and full of troubles, with the author claiming ownership of many troubles. Monday mentions decomposed poterey and cold snaps for skating and football, with mild approval from friends. Tuesday expresses holiday wishes, while Wednesday reveals a quiz about an octogenarian origin and a joke about Octogenaria. Thursday recalls a classroom argument about women and a man burned, ending the dispute. Friday describes cleaning lace curtains at Jane's house and flirtatious banter. Saturday reflects early rising and a desire to sleep, preferring to skim a weekly show program and Buffalo Bill story.
A Dec 8 1942 roll lists Calvin Samuel Hutchins in Denton RFD Charles Robert Dean in Goldsboro RFD Thomas Edward Chester Goldsboro RFD 1 Roy Gibbs Marydel RFD 1 Nathan James Hackett Marydel Henry Edward Rich Federalaburg Gilbert Lake Federalsburg RFD James Emery Brown Greensboro George Hayward Hooper Federalsburg Oliver Daniel Brummel Federals Thomas Henry Brown Denton Other Nichols Denton RFD No 3
The Church of Christ is presented as the world’s only social hope and the sole promise for peace in a quotation attributed to General Sir Douglas Haig, urging subscription to the Journal.
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