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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1938
Page
3
Josephine and Mac Silver race through a blizzard to reach the California coast for Mac’s health. They seek help from border patrolman Mr Boseman who funds shelter and food, then continue to the coast after a warm meal and a hopeful farewell that marks a new year journey.
Chicago reports clash of views between psychologist Dr Robert N. McMurray and Dr George W. Crane about New Year's resolutions. McMurray calls the habit amoral while Crane argues it guides progress. Crane urges practical acts like daily sincere compliments to family and neighbors to improve self and relationships in 1939.
In the text a rugged individualist criticizes postwar economic systems and Social Security, urging renovation of policy to reduce unemployment. He argues mass production creates surplus and calls for concrete plans to restore prosperity, criticizing current congressional schemes and seeking lasting, practical reforms anchored in democracy and free speech.
W E A McWilliams of Denton Maryland proposes a pay as you go pension of 50 dollars a month at age sixty funded by a national sales tax six months before start. He would tax inheritances heavily, scrap Social Security, relocate pensioners to smaller towns, and claim it would boost employment, reduce crime and improve rail dividends.
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