Peace and reconversion tone from President Truman
The article notes President Truman advocating unemployment insurance to cushion a slump, ordering a 10 percent cut in war expenses, and reducing Maritime Commission and shipping activity by billions. It suggests forthcoming peace measures, with White House decisions on reconversion and a businesslike atmosphere forming in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Maritime Commission
Potomac
White House
No Easy Out War Debts Warn of Heavy Tax Burden
Former mobilizer James F Byrnes presents a stark view of federal finances from his final report. He cites a federal debt of about 2.33 trillion and annual interest near 4.5 billion, noting that even 1942 income taxes from those earning 5000 or less total only 4.234 billion, insufficient to cover interest. He says the people must bear the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Byrnes
Food policy uproar and farm machinery push in Washington
Uprising in the Senate over food control described as merciless to OPA. Senator Thomas criticizes the agency for pursuing minor violations by legitimate packers rather than punishing black market operators. Mayor La Guardia’s consolidation plan for OPA and WFA gains attention as farmers face manpower shortages and push for more modern machinery. War mobilizer Vinson prioritizes farm machinery, with 2 million tons of steel earmarked for mid to late 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
OPA
Washington
Thomas
Oklahoma
la Guardia
New York
National Press Club
WFA
Fred M. Vinson
The Age Of Guessing Contests
Opinion notes the postwar transition with optimism and concern. It warns of slacking war production, shifting manpower, and reconversion. It discusses civilian job growth, housing booms, and debates over inflation, material shortages, and postwar planning.
More Skills for More People in Vocational Training
An editorial urges expanding vocational education to build a skilled workforce for war and peace. It argues that mass production rests on tool usage and that manual training and technical courses create well rounded individuals. The piece notes rural schools lack facilities and calls on parents and boards to improve vocational offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Boards of Education
Venice Visit From Italy War Letter Home
Pfc. Robert E. Lane writes from Bassano Italy to his mother Mrs Willard Lane of Denton describing a May 11 1945 visit to Venice. He notes canals gondolas and scenic sights then recalls combat during the spring drive and mentions a swimming trip with mountain snow visible in the distance and warm sunny weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lane
Venice
Italy
Willard Lane
Denton
Bassano
Letter Home From Overseas March Message
The writer mentions warm weather at home, receiving a journal dated March 30, and news of Bob by Bunney's picture and Frankie Taylor being wounded. He recalls the last sighting at Fort Meade about a year ago, hopes family is well, and asks Mom to greet everyone as he awaits his next assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Bunney
Frankie Taylor
Fort Meade
Two Caroline County War Prisoners Freed
Mrs. John Sylvester of Goldsboro announces two local men freed from POW camps Alan Dobson and Peter Newhay. Dobson's wife Louise lives in Henderson and Newhay's wife Louise lives in Greensboro. Also notes CPL John F Gordy of the 12th Armored Division was killed in Austria May 6. His brother George Skirven Gordy serves in the Navy in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sylvester
Goldsboro
Home Service
Caroline County
American Red Cross
Alan Dobson
Louise
Henderson
Peter Newhay
Greensboro
Sylvester
Cpl
John F. Gordy
12Th Armored Division
7Th Army
Austria
George Skirven Gordy
Navy
Philippines
Mary Skirven Gordy
Denton
Deaths of William T Beauchamp details funeral
William Thom as Beauchamp a 65 year old retired farmer died at his son’s home near Denton Saturday afternoon funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p m at the home of Paul Beauchamp Denton with Rev John E French and Rev W L Jump. Burial followed in Denton cemetery. Survived by wife Minnie Horsey two children Paul Beauchamp near Denton and Mrs Frank Fowler of Chestertown, one brother Roland Beauchamp of Milford Del and one sister Mrs Francis Straub of Norwood Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Beauchamp
William Thomas Beauchamp
Paul Beauchamp
Denton
John E. French
First Methodist Church
W. L. Jump
Alexander
Mary L. Breeding Beauchamp
Beauchamp
Lawrence B. Towers
Frank Fowler
Chestertown
Minnie Horsey
Roland Beauchamp
Milford
Del
Mrs
Francis Straub
Norwood, Pa
William R Goslin Dies of Heart Attack at 77
William R Goslin age 77 died suddenly Wednesday afternoon of a heart attack. Born in Federalsburg December 28 1868 he spent his early life there before moving to Linkwood Dorchester County, where he resided until his death. He was the son of the late Thomas H Goslin and Isabel Covey Goslin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Goslin
Thomas H
Isabel Covey Goslin
Mr. Goslin
Federalsburg
Linkwood
Dorchester County
Captain Goslin Remembered For Eastern Shore Service
Captain Goslin long active on the Eastern Shore resided in Federalsburg and owned historic churches in Rhodesdale and Federalsburg. He never had a serious illness. survived by widow Carrie E Goslin daughter Irene Land three sons Oliver Talmadge and Victor and sister Katie Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Captain Goslin
Goslin
Rhodesdale
Liberty Church
Carrie E. Goslin
Irene Land
Oliver Goslin
Erwin
Talmadge Goslin
Victor Goslin
Katie Stevens
Seaford
Del
Obituary: Miss Mary Weaver of Baltimore dies after illness
After a short illness Miss Mary Weaver died at her Baltimore home on May 30. In youth she taught at Williamson School for five years in Caroline county. A close friend of Miss Addie Wilson of Denton since Normal School days, she was mourned at a Baltimore funeral and burial on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Weaver
Baltimore
Miss Weaver
Caroline County
Williamson School
Addie Wilson
Denton
Normal School
T. O. Crouse
Denton Widow Mary Ann White Dies Sudden Death
Mrs Mary Ann White widow of Charles White died suddenly about 10 o clock Wednesday night at her home south of Denton Funeral held 10 o clock Saturday at Moore Funeral Home with burial in Denton Cemetery Rev Francis J Hensel officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann White
Charles White
Denton
Moore Funeral Home
Francis J. Hensel
Homemakers Club Social in Marydel Nets 28 Dollars
Marydel Homemakers Club held a covered dish social on Wednesday evening May 28 1945 at the Community Hall. The menu included meat loaf hot rolls potato salad macaroni scalloped potatoes and ice cream for dessert. Proceeds totaled 28 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel Homemakers Club
Miss Elizabeth Kerns Visits Greensboro Guest Sergeant Chinnese
Miss Elizabeth Kerns hosted Sgt Lloyd Chinnese of Dover Air Base in Greensboro on Monday and Tuesday. She has spent a two week home vacation and will return to Dover on June 10 to take a job with the Latex Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kerns
Sgt
Lloyd Chinnese
Dover Air Base
Dover
Latex Co
Gems of Thought: Deliverance From the Sword
A compact reflection on human progress praising nonviolent triumphs over conflict. David Lloyd George argues humanity’s future lies in freeing itself from the sword, while Amiel notes art rises through elevated artist and public harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lloyd George
Amiel
Denton Pharmacy Sells 10 Minute Athletes Foot Test
The ad promotes a penetrating 90 percent alcohol tool for foot fungus. It claims powders ointments and milder solutions fail to penetrate. The test size is available at Denton Pharmacy with a small lot arriving on 6-8-41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Local social notes from Burrsville and surrounding towns
Residents and visitors from Burrsville and nearby communities share weekend hospitality. Names include Roy MacQuiston, Winifred, Cahall family, Fountain family, Hopkins, Ellwanger, Nowell, Newcomer, Welch, Cahall, Engley, Harvey, Pusey, and Cahall among others, with travels to Crisfield, Dover, Philadelphia, and Harrington. The column records visits, furloughs, and church group gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy MacQuiston
Winifred
Arthur Cahall
Lucy A. Cahall
Pittsburgh
Howard Hopkins
Crisfield
Charlie Fountain
Sandra
Dover
David Ellwanger
Fountain
Willoughby Nowell
Denton
Walter Newcomer
Burbank
Calif
Carmen Nowell
Mechanicsburg
Fred Welch
Howard Thomas
Goldsboro
Ben Welch
Near Denton
Del
Calvert Harvey
Philadelphia
Charles Harvey
Charlie Welch
Wesley Church
Here
Frank Pusey
Delmar
Local notices from Denton area include visits and events
Mrs Paul Beauchamp and daughter near Denton hosted Betty Lou Hopkins during a weekend visit with Elva Ray Rash in Harrington. A Children's Day service is planned at Union Church on Sunday June 10 at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orial
Paul Beauchamp
Denton
Betty Lou Hopkins
Elva Ray Rash
Harrington
Union Church
Mrs Henry Conley Visits Sister in Goldsboro
Mrs Henry Conley and her daughter from Baltimore spent the week end with her sister Mrs Pete Porter in Goldsboro, enjoying family reunion and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Conley
Baltimore
Pete Porter
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Incorporated
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Maryland
Caroline
Northern
Homemakers Club
Apes Mare Magee
Wases Ent
Wiracle
Carville Fleetwood Hardware Co
Burrsville
Cold Waves
McKenna
Beauty Shoppe
Purina Chow
Willis
The
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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