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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1937
Page
4
The Lenten season begins with penitential discipline and inner reflection in many churches and is supported by traditional law and ecclesiastical authority. It invites quiet meditation, away from worldly distractions, and aims to boost evangelical activity and reawaken commitment among Christians before Easter.
A critique compares annual highway deaths to wartime slaughter, noting 365 days of crashes harming hundreds of thousands. The piece condemns national indifference to auto fatalities and urges urgent, concerted action to curb the toll.
A Washington hearing before the Naval Affairs Committee fills the air with questions about a proposed massive armament expansion. Admiral Leahy, questioned for a week, clashes with lawmakers as they press for precise facts and potential alliances with Britain while weighing the executive plan against Congress control of foreign policy.
The speaker warns that a proposed Hill-Sheppard Mobilization Bill would grant the President power to fix prices rents and wages and to license industries, risking a military dictatorship and suppression of press freedom. It would allow jail terms for regulation violations and threaten collective bargaining, with economic planning touted as wartime control. Many forces push the nation toward war.
A viewpoint argues the United States faces public demand to join a naval arms race led by Britain and France to build an invincible fleet. Secretary Hull favors international action to curb armaments, while the President seeks $800 million for fleet expansion.
The report notes stagnation in the industrial sector with January showing a modest upturn but February signaling leveling and a small decline due to steel. Prices remain a major concern as Roosevelt urges price cuts with stable wages, while firms fear long term unrest from wage cuts. Motors lag with GM selling 63,000 in January vs 93,000 year prior. used-car issues ease in some areas. Electric power trails 1937 levels though late weeks show improving consumption.
Retail trade holds up better than expected with inventories easing toward early 1936 levels though February may show a dip. Employment declines continue as part-time workers rise in some operating industries. Bank credit and deposits shrink while securities drift downward. Outlook suggests slow improvement in a few weeks amid mounting arms talks and Japan's naval plans.
The piece argues that the Neutrality Act reflects Congressional desire for peace and notes rising pressure for a larger Navy. It cites European powers and Japan as examples of international plans and tensions, while asserting capable leadership will keep the United States out of foreign wars.
Editorial notes trace American territorial expansion from 1788 through 1934, detailing acquisitions such as Louisiana Florida Texas California Alaska Samoa Guam the Virgin Islands the Panama Canal Zone and Caribbean footholds. It contrasts British and American global reach and recalls 22 million dollars paid after the Spanish American War.
The piece weighs strategic questions in U S foreign policy and naval expansion. It notes choices between the Panama and Nicaragua routes, wider ships, and whether the canal should be deepened. It also surveys the League of Nations 100th session and Asia and Australia news, including Ethiopia and the Philippines.
Ridgely reports Miss Harriet Reed broke her arm during a basketball game. Mr. B. Harrison Holsinger traveled to New York on a business trip on Tuesday. Mrs. Lee Mitchell has been ill for several weeks.
A compact collection of quotes on truth love and spiritual outlook. It mixes a quotation from Godhe on genius and truth with Romans 8 14 and Mary Baker Eddy and Milton on gratitude and debt. The tone echoes devotional weekly commentary.
In Federalsburg a large farmers meeting drew crowds for sessions on farm economics drainage soils tomatoes and poultry with speakers from USDA Easton Preston and the State Agricultural College. The article also records deaths of Gootee Stevens and Mrs James Voss and noting Easton magistrate Jesse Hubbard’s passing.
A Mary Baker Eddy remark contrasts Judas possessing world weapons with Jesus who refused their use and did not rely on common means of defense. The saying highlights spiritual strength over material force.
A diary style summary recounts a boy's week from church and family talks to school lessons. He notes discussions with Aunt Emmy, Uncle Hen, Elsy, and the editor, plus lessons on knowledge wealth and belief. The entry includes playful misreads, teacher questions, and a rule about learning at home under his father’s watch.
A compact reflection quotes scripture and a Benjamin Franklin maxim urging orderly conduct. It pairs guidance on humility with practical advice to set priorities and schedule each task with proper time.
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