Salvation of the Country: REA Push for Private Electrification
Opinion argues REA seeks 250 million for lending plus 5.5 million for admin while private utilities push a massive rural electrification plan. The piece defends private enterprise as the source of jobs and tax revenue, urges eliminating competing government appropriations, and emphasizes free enterprise to sustain national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electrification Administration
Congress
America
Army Navy unification debated in Congress again
The proposed merger of Army and Navy under a single department is revived in Congress. The Joint Chiefs plan creates theater commanders with clear, separate areas of command as MacArthur holds Far East command. Supporters warn full unification could erode service morale and competitive spirit essential to defense.
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Army
Navy
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Staff
MacArthur
Far East
Pearl Harbor
Costly strikes and the toll on workers and nation
The American Economic Foundation analyzes five postwar strikes, estimating direct wage losses of over 998 million dollars from 124 million man-days lost between 1945 and 1946. Coal miners faced 145 million in wage loss, while secondary losses to production surged to about 2 billion. The piece urges arbitration to prevent shutdowns and preserve production.
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American Economic Foundation
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bituminous Coal Institute
OPA
Free enterprise shaping modern Saudi development
A column extols free enterprise as a global civilizing force and details Arabian American Oil Company efforts in Saudi Arabia. It notes Ibn Saud invited the project, the contract with the government, and benefits including irrigation, agricultural experiments, schools, homes, recreation, and a preventive medicine campaign to raise living standards and citizen capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saudi Arabia
Arabian Oil Company
Arabia
Ibn Saud
Arabian American Oil Company
Edison Centennial Honors a Typical American Inventor
The article commemorates the Thomas A. Edison Centennial on February 11 honoring Edison as the driving force behind modern electric service. It emphasizes his role in enabling widespread electric devices and the spread of electricity, praising the initiative of individuals and the collaboration of industry and society to make these benefits affordable and accessible.
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United States
Thomas A. Edison
Thomas Edison
Edison
Political freedom at stake in labor reform case
Congress faces two abuses in labor law disputes the forced union payment for services and union political levies. The DeMille versus AFRA case underlines how a closed shop and assessments to fund campaigns can eject a worker from his trade. Court rulings may push Congress to redress these restrictions on political freedom.
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Congress
C. B. DeMille
American Federation of Radio Artists
DeMille
AFRA
Board of Directors
California
Superior Court
Los Angeles County
District Court of Appeal of California
Toward Price Stability Amid Inflation Fears
The article argues that price rises have not peaked nor collapsed but shows inflation is not universal. It credits consumer restraint, increased supply, and especially retailer efforts to protect purchasing power. It notes prewar actions against hoarding and ongoing cooperation to keep prices fair as goods flow more freely.
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OPA
Club Agents Discuss Caroline County Plans
Miss Dorothy Emerson of Maryland University extension service and Miss Bessie M. Spafford of Caroline county girls' club agents met with local girls' club leaders to plan the year. Emerson urged the girls to record achievements and exercise initiative, praising their unselfish devotion to other people's children. Spafford outlined a clothing program for the young club women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Emerson
Maryland University Extension Service
Bessie M. Spafford
Denton
Caroline County
Miss Emerson
Miss Spafford
Card of thanks to Denton Volunteer Fire Co
Mr and Mrs Wm Bullock of Denton Maryland express deep gratitude to the Denton Volunteer Fire Company for prompt service at their farm home last week. They praise the crew and the reassurance of a dependable local fire department.
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Denton Volunteer Fire Co
Wm. Bullock
Denton, Md
Denton Boys Trounce Preston in Armory Victory
Denton C H S boys led by Tom Sharp and Parnell Legg defeated Preston 32 to 13 last Friday the 24th. Denton boys remain undefeated at home this year as they dominated the game in their armory venue.
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C. H. S. Boys
Tom Sharp
Parnell Legg
Denton Boys
Denton Preseason Victory Over Preston Boosts Season Hopes
Denton led 11-2 after one quarter and 22-4 at halftime as Coach Snecker used reserves to finish the game. Preston rallied briefly in the third, but Denton held on with a late surplus. The Denton squad now seeks another win Friday at Greensboro to shake a foreign-court losing streak. The Denton Preston lineup featured the two schools’ key players in a decisive early visit.
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Caroline
Snecker
Denton
C. H
Preston
Asilton
Greensboro
Basketball News Continued From Page One
Dover team suffers from player departures while Smyrna AC tops league scoring with 581 points in 38 games. Middletown AC trails with 5380 in 12 games, followed by Denton 473 and Milford 454. Dill of Felton Vets leads individual scoring with 162 points in 12 games, Lane of Denton second with 139 in 13 games.
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Die Graham
Lee Everett
Dover
Smyrna AC
Middletown AC
Denton
Milford
Dill
Felton
Lane
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Maryland
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J. Eaves
B. Roberts
L. Howard
D. Maucere
B. Riech
R. J. . MacDonald
R. G. V. Schmick
Messick
R. G. Blades
R. G. ‘Carroll
Bennett Thomas Schulke
Ean Todd
Rae
Gee
Ez Swecker
Martin
Slaughter
Earnest
Denton Fi
Fo. T. Lane
Foe Swecker
F Greenly
F Roberts
C Knotts
G Kaufman
G Koste
Wright
F Hutchinson
C Grier
Deakyne
Walton
Baltimore
WCBM
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Real Estate & Insurance Law
Joe Marsh
Sam Hackney
U.S.A
Missus
Sam
United States Brewers Foundation
The
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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