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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1937
Page
4
A formal’s warning about parental guidance during vacation. It stresses that youth, just free from school, may forget classroom lessons unless parents continue to reinforce conduct daily. Teachers and parents share double duties to safeguard the child’s ongoing education and behavior.
A National Safety Council survey lists seven top causes of fatal car crashes and urges safer driving. The piece notes 80 percent of accidents occur on dry clear roads and at speed, with 20 mph fatality odds rising to 50 mph and above. It highlights speeding, wrong side of road, running signals, and poor signaling as key errors.
A business column notes a shift in industrial leaders' sentiment as production and profits rise while labor unrest lingers. The reversal follows strikes in textiles and steel and a cooling administration stance toward unions, with arbitration seen as a path to future labor peace.
The sudden death of Senator Robinson of Arkansas robs the Senate of a key majority leader and upends the administration's legislative drive. Congress faces heat and fatigue, with a sentiment to pass essential appropriation bills and adjourn, while business outlook remains relatively strong as trade, profits, and employment trends improve.
The piece reflects on Homer and Amelia Earhart, comparing their flights of imagination to real daring. It argues courage is the price life exacts for peace, linking Odysseus’s risks to Earhart’s quest and the ever-present lure of unknown places. It ponders whether boldness is the measure of true poetry and life.
The excerpt critiques long term use of social services like parole and probation. It argues reform systems aim to rehabilitate offenders but warns abuse of these programs can undermine both individual welfare and societal well being, noting trials consider expert testimony on mental responsibility.
Dover Index discusses abuse of parole and probation systems, citing officials and experts including J Edgar Hoover and Taft. It argues boards are influenced by relatives and racketeers, warns of rising crime costs, and urges depoliticizing and professional appointment of board members. It questions Roosevelt's Supreme Court plans and press opinions in a debate on governance.
A historical overview traces sharp clashes over Supreme Court power. Debates reference Lincoln Roosevelt Borah Glass and others, debating court control, constitutional amendments, and the role of presidential influence in judicial appointments.
The piece extols Public Friends as community helpers who take on local duties, support hometown causes, attend meetings, offer practical suggestions, buy locally, and speak positively about the town and its enduring institutions. It contrasts them with Public Enemies and urges recognition of these quiet benefactors.
The article traces historical population redistribution from antiquity to modern policy, noting Britain’s Royal Commission on industrial population distribution. It argues a second industrial revolution driven by electricity and petrol enables factories to locate away from coal centers, reshaping where people work and live, with the south growing industrial while the north declines.
The Senate passed a price maintenance measure attached to a District of Columbia tax bill, defying the President’s call to shelve the plan. The piece would let manufacturers fix minimum resale prices across interstate contracts, a move praised by Senator Tydings but opposed for harming small independents and potentially freezing competition.
A 1910s style critique argues industrialization drives population shifts causing distress and dislocation. It urges comprehensive, coordinated action across industry, housing, transport, and education. A Royal Commission inquiry is proposed as the first step to guide policy for Britain and similar nations.
The Journal outlines Social Security Board guidance on whether farm or private residence labor affects eligibility. It notes that domestic service in a private residence is exempt, while hotel work on a farm is not. The answer advises applying for a Social Security number using Form SS-5.
Aunt weighs options for a children's party with Mary's insistence and a neighbor's guidance. The neighbor opens a party box full of ideas, invites, and practical tips for planning a balanced, decorations focused celebration that teaches sharing and considerate hosting.
Twenty five years ago the region reported a new bank opening in Oxford, dozens of new cars bought in the area, accidents and rescues, a prominent educator's death, and a severe Sunday storm causing damage across the peninsula. Notable details include a fatal boating drowning attempt on a sewer pipe, a lightning strike killing a cow, and multiple family notices. several weddings and social visits across Wilmington Seaford Smyrna and Denton.
A humorous diary recounting a week in the life of Slats and friends Jake Blisters Jane Elsy and Emmy. The entries describe small social misadventures at school and in the neighborhood including July injuries, pennies earned, a 20 cent gain, and playful mischief with family and neighbors.
A Christian questions who would not be moved by the Emmaus story where two disciples while sorrowful meet the risen Christ who vanishes after they recognize him. Their joyful return to Jerusalem and proclamation shows vital Christianity as the promise of abundant life for all who believe.
A county communication urges baseball supporters to attend games to boost the Caroline team. It stresses encouragement during tough times and notes attendance helps the team stay in the league, comparing support to taking a timely current in life. The message praises baseball as a clean sport and calls for unity and dedication from fans.
RIDGELY Mr and Mrs Alfred Thompson were at Mont Alto Pa on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clement Noble have been visiting in Philadelphia. Rev and Mrs O B Reed were Cambridge visitors last Tuesday. William Porter has been quite ill with tonsillitis Mrs Annie Wilkinson is visiting in Philadelphia.
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