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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1943
Page
2
The piece argues against postwar socialism, warning that government control would erode personal liberties such as the right to strike and to start a business. It contends that only free enterprise and constitutional government can ensure progress, wealth, and widespread opportunity, lest the common man bear all burdens as taxpayer and producer.
Auburn New York resident Fred H Saxauer warns that keeping farm prices low will lead to empty grocery shelves and meatless markets. He argues farmers need prices that cover costs and living needs, or production will falter and rationing may follow.
The Guadalcanal battle ended February 10 with an American victory. Six months after the invasion, U S forces surrounded and defeated the Japanese, took armaments, and secured control of the island. Maj Gen Alexander Patch announced the conclusion, while Secretary of War Stimson described the strategy and Gen Knox noted strategic value.
U S and Allied forces report gains across the Pacific from Guadalcanal to New Guinea as MacArthur declares advances toward Huon Gulf and a Dutch squadron aids attacks on Munda Dubo and Kiska. Eisenhower assumes command in the North African theater with Alexander Tedder and Cunningham in key roles as air and naval operations continue in Tunisia and surrounding areas.
United States steel production in 1943 will near double Axis output, signaling strong war effort. Mines and mills tied to this surge require vast ore, limestone, and coal, while research expands reserves of critical metals and fuels. War minerals programs, streamlined operations, and new recovery methods underpin the nation’s total mineral campaign.
The piece credits state and county highway departments and improved road building for cheaper ore transport. It notes that better roads and heavy trucks cut costs, enabling mines previously uneconomical to ore mills and reduction plants. This supports war production and benefits small developing properties by lowering transport expenses.
The 1942 birth rate rose to 21.7 per 1000, with whites up about 19 percent and a decline in infant deaths statewide from 52.9 to 45.6 per 1000 live births. Mortality overall held at 11.9 per 1000, while infant mortality fell especially for colored residents, and deaths from measles and diphtheria stayed steady. Typhoid and whooping cough deaths dropped. cerebrospinal meningitis deaths rose to 45. Motor vehicle deaths fell from 565 to 445.
Taxes due on 1942 returns may be paid in full at filing or in four equal installments on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, 1943. If any installment is late, the remaining tax becomes due. Payments go to the district collector where the return is filed, or Baltimore if no U S residence or business exists.
The text explains rounding fractional cents to half or full cent and requires cash or instrument payments to the Collector of Internal Revenue. Cash payments must be accompanied by a receipt, while checks or money orders typically provide sufficient receipt when paid to the collector.
Miss Bessie Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs F E Adams wed Mr Marvin Todd of Harmony at Grove parsonage last Saturday. Adams has served in Wilmington after graduating from Caroline High School two years ago. Local notes report family visits, moves, and community events through the week with social sayings and church matters.
Oliver N. Warren records Slats diary styled entries about a church service where a speaker discusses a perfect man, a man’s wife claims her husband, and smiles erupt. Subsequent days hint at farm relief measures, editors urging action, and a plea for mountains as a relief project supported by Jake and Blisters in a dated local vignette.
The Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Hanay Dennis and Fook. Actions approved include supplementary administration accounts and releases for Ida Todd and A Emmett Lewis on the Henry R Lewis estate. Several inventories and orders to sell were filed for George Ford Spencer Jones Melissa Mitch Hoo James Wericht Mitchell and Carne V J Trice estates. Ernest F Towers admin appointment granted to Laura Lo Towers. Appraisers named R J Andrews and Harry Sullivan. Filing of notices to creditors and final accounts noted. Purchase of US Tax Anticipation Notes approved for Charles Jarrell estate.
Greensboro residents host family dinners attend funerals and share weekend visits with relatives and friends from Wilmington Bridgeville Seaford Denton Chester Linwood Philadelphia Havre de Grace and Baltimore Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Beverly L Goldsborough Mr. Joseph E Bishop Mrs. Mary Pritchett Lt Ruth Jackson and others February wildlife ice skating at Craser's Pond and a Johns Hopkins discharge for Dr. O W Barton are noted with various local happenings and birthday observances.
A local notice invites readers to subscribe to The Journal to receive comprehensive county news. The offer highlights full access to regional reports, community updates, and important announcements through the newspaper package.
Twenty five years ago winter freeze hurts trappers and travel to Baltimore via Love Point resumes. Local deaths include Mrs. Benjamin Hevalow at 81 near Queenstown, funeral in Greensboro. War news from the French front reports Lt. Green wounded but stable. Engagements include Ida Bullock and Ernest M. Doener wedding at Denton M. E. parsonage. Community visits and assorted notices cover residents in Denton, Philadelphia, and Minnesota, plus civic appointments by Governor Harrington for Caroline area and local elections.
A broad church mission cites two revolutions in the push for full human rights for all races. It urges unity against racial discrimination, calls for just postwar peace, expanded aid to starving and homeless, and renewed prayer for missionaries and Christian unity across nations and enemy lands.
Abstract of Rev. John W. Stockwell sermon at Preston New Church discusses postwar duties to share work at home and in industry. It cites Jephthah and the healed leper to urge sacrifice of pride for peace, urging soldiers and families to be changed by faith and prayer.
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