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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
4
Henry W. Jordan outlines a Maryland long term road test showing vehicle weight as the main driver of road damage. He notes thicker, stronger highways would curb this but questions funding via general taxes to support costly heavy duty designs for a small share of vehicles, contrasting railroad practices.
A radio feature on the meat packing industry notes $15,000,000 annual research spend to improve meat and expand animal by-products. It recounts a man seeking cheaper beef by buying direct from farmers, only to learn packers wholesale cheaper due to by-product profits. Gallstones are even sold to Japanese firms for jewelry medicinal uses and paints.
A row of marriage licenses issued includes Ralph Biddle 44 of Maryland and Edith Schmick 40 of Delaware. James Earhart Jackson 19 and Irene Davidson 19. Donald Greeson 21 and Mary Catherine Willeyhan 20. George Henning 19 and Joan Noble 20. Harry Sipple Jr 25 and Marie Brittingham 18. William Francis Kelley 21 and Beatrice Reed Jones 19. Oakley Councill 28 and Emma Schuyler 31. James Messick 23 and Beatrice Glasco 18. Donald Lewis Watson 19 and Joanna Elizabeth Sculley 18. All parties are residents of Delaware or nearby states.
The unarmed Swedish Catalina aircraft was shot down by Russian fighters over international waters. Sweden and Denmark condemned the attack, with air forces ordered to respond to Soviet incursions. Western capitals monitor Kremlin moves as ambassador reshuffles and key diplomats shift between capitals. The article questions whether Moscow aims to provoke further conflicts or steer allies away from the United States.
The passage claims Korea has served communism well, causing heavy casualties and dissension at home. It criticizes the Administration and Republican leaders, including Eisenhower, for lacking a convincing plan to end the conflict.
The New American Weekly's July 20 issue presents Frank Sinatra in a candid feature about his divorce from Nancy, how he met Ava Gardner, and other life details. The profile promises insights into his relationships and personal choices with rich color gravure.
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