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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
4
A Chamber of Commerce leaflet praises the new administration for starting to reduce government involvement in commerce yet warns of a long road ahead. It notes Uncle Sam still dominates many sectors from energy to publishing and calls for accelerating the “out of business” campaign.
Leaders in retailing say the field offers great opportunities for young people pursuing careers. The business evolves with new products and ideas, demanding competitive management. Consumers seek lower prices, better displays, and superior service, driving firms to outdo rivals. The human factor matters, with ideas, vitality, and ascent from ranks.
A New Jersey Retail Merchants Association spokesman argues before a Senate committee that extending the Fair Labor Standards Act to multi state retailers would harm local retailing. He says wage hikes would trigger layoffs, raise prices, and wipe out many small stores while claiming retailing remains a local business.
Congress enacted the Cargo Preference Act in 1954 to require at least half of government financed overseas cargo to be carried on American flag ships. The piece argues the law preserves access to overseas markets, protects the U S merchant marine, and that foreign efforts to repeal it threaten agriculture and national interests. It cites historical gaps when foreign ships pulled back before wars and notes freight rates are similar between American and foreign-flag carriers.
Mrs Ethel Thornton Greensboro correspondent reports weekend visits by Mr and Mrs J R Seeders and daughters from Wheaton Md and Clarence Murphy who returned from a six month cruise to Africa Spain Italy and France. Several couples vacationed in Virginia and Delaware and Pennsylvania. Circle groups met at homes and WSCS hall with various leaders. Bible school plans at churches start June 13. Homemakers meet June 7 to discuss Flower Arrangements. 4-H Little Workers planned a June 7 picnic. ill reports and local moves noted.
A long list of weekend visitors and residents visiting relatives across Delaware and nearby states. Names include Karcher Richards Sharp Web ber Hubbard Lake Wade Hutson Rustin and many others. Several updates note moved residences and attended events such as proms and dinners across Wilmington Felton Dover and Chestertown.
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