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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1959
Page
2
Citizens must work and eat, industry must produce for jobs and government solvency, and constitutional government and free enterprise must be upheld. Businesses should tell their story as vigorously as those who prey on them to counter political forces seeking advantage. It is about preserving opportunity for all.
The piece discusses how in the Soviet Union television serves as a government monopoly and propaganda instrument. It notes TV is highly commercial in appearance, relentlessly promotes the system, and aids brainwashing by repetitive messaging, asserting total government aims to control both reality and minds.
An editorial argues the WWII excise tax on passenger fares, 10 percent, remains harmful while the 3 percent freight tax was repealed. It says the levy inflates travel costs, discriminates against travelers without private cars, and weakens public carriers key to commerce and defense.
A procession of guests visited families and attended events across Ridgely. Fort McHenry and Rosewood Training School trips were noted alongside hospital and nursing visits. Local clubs and gatherings, including the Willing Workers Service Club and Pomona Grange, marked the weekend, with residents from Easton, Salisbury, Greensboro, and Denton among those mentioned.
Maryland tobacco referendum voters must have 1958 Maryland tobacco crop involvement or bona fide farm status. Married couples may both vote if joint landowners. tenants and spouses only if they signed with landlord. Landowners renting cash or fixed rent cannot vote. Partnerships and corporations get one vote. Children may vote if they have separate crop shares. Eligibility rests with county ASC committee.
Marydel area notes visitors from Laurel Crumpton and Baltimore gather for Sunday visits. Polling places open 8 a.m. to 1:06 p.m. for referendum with listed voters checked by ASC county committee. Fire at Walter Heverin home destroys structure, family evacuated to Williston. Lenten services set for Templeville with Camp Youth Director guest. Bingo fundraiser aids fire company and Boy Scouts receive community support.
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