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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1951
Page
4
An old editorial note explains that a country editor performs many tasks from reading papers to printing and selling. Because he does the work of many people, he may rightfully use we when speaking of himself. This plural reflects his representative role for his patrons.
Charles IX Wilson calls for postponing nonessential projects funded by borrowing to curb inflation and conserve materials. He says governors and local officials should act, but warns the Federal government must also economize to stop the rising money supply and dollar depreciation.
Major General Thomas J. Hanley asserts volunteers are the keystone of U S military policy. He notes reenlistment rates 4 to 1 over draftees, saving taxpayers millions in training. Emphasizes high school graduates for future officers, stresses opportunities for women, and cites WAC and WAF needs plus medical services recruiting.
The Office of Price Stabilization directives create complex record keeping for retailers and allied food businesses. Officials admit many small operators lack time staff or knowledge to comply, while conflicting orders and misinterpretations add to headaches as the inflation control effort unfolds.
The House cut public power development funds and rejected a New York and New England power survey and Southeastern Power Administration lines. The piece argues against government power expansion, lauds privately regulated utilities, and claims billions in expansion were taxpayer-free and taxed as assets.
The column rails at scandals in high places and urges dignity in Washington. It argues for morally and mentally fit public officials, a strong constitutional government, and higher standards of honor and probity in public service.
Washington meeting sees retailing spokesmen protest Office of Price Stabilization policies and orders. They argue price controls shift burdens and threaten store viability while retailers accept rising costs and operate on slim margins. They urge equitable application and full cooperation in inflation efforts.
Governor Len Jordan of Idaho backs the Federal Reserve credit restraint but cites a proposed private electric utility sale to a public district combine as inflationary. He argues $105 million in revenue bonds would not raise production and would tax-exempt income shift, plus tax losses to federal revenue. He urges strong Fed opposition to such moves to curb inflation.
Years ago Easy Roberts planted a hedge of Multiflora roses along his property line to avoid fencing. Now four feet high and five feet thick the hedge stands as a practical, low cost barrier that changes neighbors' views on unconventional ideas.
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