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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1955
Page
4
The piece celebrates graduates in Caroline County, praising their buoyant courage and belief they can succeed. It contrasts youth with older workers who worry more, noting the young recruit’s openness to risk and learning from failures. It argues their energy elevates business and community life.
President Eisenhower announced that the Maritime Commission will build an atomic powered merchant ship. Support from American steamship leaders stresses peacetime use of atomic energy to modernize the U S flag fleet and boost foreign trade. A $1 6 billion ship construction program is awaited to replace aging ships while continuing R D on this new power for merchant shipping.
Fortune argues against TVA authority to sell 75 million dollars in bonds to the public. It warns TVA may already be too large and endorses private utility expansion to meet rising power needs. The piece critiques Dixon-Yates and calls for limiting federally operated projects to avoid a mixed system.
Northwest Washington sees a private and municipal utility coalition, the Puget Sound Utilities Council, outline a blueprint to spend 670 million dollars over eight years to more than double electricity output using local funds. The plan argues against federal power expansion and favors local control and private and public cooperation to prevent shortages and strengthen American tradition.
Opponents say right to work lowers wages, but the National Right-To-Work Committee found 12 states with such laws since 1947 have matched or surpassed national averages in non-farm employment, business density, per capita income, retail sales, and population growth. The measure is framed as fundamental to freedom.
The June Greens boro Homemakers meeting at Mrs. David Spiering’s home opened with the Homemakers Creed. Minutes and the treasurer’s report were read. Lola Jones was nominated Sunshine Chairman. The group set August 12 for the picnic.
The meeting featured Mrs. Poore demonstrating flower arrangements with varied holders and foliage. A covered dish lunch followed, no meeting until September when hosted again by Mrs. Poore. Several local families and guests visited and socialized, with many residents noted visiting relatives or traveling to nearby towns.
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