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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
4
One of 1,200 Eastern OPA employees earned a Merit Diploma from Washington for initiative and ingenuity. The award cites his suggestion to substitute the Roman numeral IT for the Arabic 2 on all regional price regulations, aiding wartime regulation efforts.
A U S Navy Lieutenant writes to Congressman Ranulf Compton from the Pacific theater, recalling battles and questioning the nation’s commitment. He says sailors fight to preserve the life and world they knew, accusing Americans of not striving to keep things as they were and urging national soul searching.
A family program argues taxation is the next major public issue after winning the war. It cites 1943 national income at 142 billion dollars versus 1939’s 70.9 billion, justifies war taxes, and proposes a peacetime constitutional amendment capping income, inheritance, and gift taxes at 25 percent, with states requesting a constitutional convention. Fifteen states have passed resolutions. Aimed to sustain industry momentum postwar.
An appeal urges individual bond purchases beyond personal gain, urging citizens to buy large quantities to support the war effort. It argues patriotism over profit, calling for a reshaped outlook and collective sacrifice to back front-line efforts and defend freedom.
Railroads outline bold postwar plans highlighting fare cuts on coach and Pullman services, lightweight streamlined cars, scrapping of old stock, improved passenger comfort, restored services, and faster schedules. Competition drives the moves as railroads vow to serve customers while cutting costs.
A Christian Science Monitor editorial complains about the heavy burden of 1943 tax forms and the planned Victory tax. It calls Congress to repeal the Victory tax and earned income credit, and to simplify to a single direct income tax, arguing lawmakers would reduce complications if they served as deputy collectors in their districts.
Local families hosted and visited over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. George Godwell and daughter Georgia, and the Nashold family. Navy transfers, cadet nurses training in Milford Delaware, births at Kent General Hospital, overseas messages, hospital observations, and social visits in Greensboro are reported with multiple named individuals and places.
Preston Circle No 1 of the W 8 CG and Circle No 2 of the W S C S held events January 25 at multiple homes with meetings, prayers, songs, Bible quizzes, and plans to fundraise via Christmas cards, auctions, rummage sales, and subscriptions. Guests and activities included readings, solos, poems, games, and refreshments. Nearby residents hosted dinners, christenings, and travel plans as one note concludes with a child recovering well.
Local social items recount hospital trips and recoveries in Easton and surrounding towns. Families visit kin in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. Birthdays anniversaries and showers blend with club meetings hunts and church news. Travel and guest lists fill a Sunday paper page with community life notes.
A January twenty sixth shower for Mrs Sarah Ellen Swann Richard was hosted by the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Ridgely Methodist Church with over sixty attending including Mrs Warren Richard and the Richard siblings. The couple plan to live on a farm near Goldsboro.
Memorial Hospital Easton reports Mr Mallory Winstead from Chester Pennsylvania at home Tuesday. Mr Franklin Stayer has been ill for several days. Mr Frank Seward is a patient at Cambridge Hospital. Mrs Otis Towers is ill at her Ridgely home.
This week the Denton Scouts skipped the Armory and hiked to Pealiquor for an outdoor meeting. They gathered at Mr Barrow’s house at 5, rehearsed a skit Band for a Band night, camped on Kilmer’s gifted site, then after a meal held a meeting and split into two for Capture the Flag. They reported strong attendance and returned home singing.
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