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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1952
Page
8
R M Hofer argues against labeling anti Jewish and anti black crimes as mere bias. He warns such outbreaks fuel fascism and communism, urging ruthless legal action to protect rights and prevent societal rot. He cites Nazi destruction as a cautionary parallel for the United States.
A Washington briefing notes the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee plans no new federal funds for duplicate electric transmission lines. It favors distributing power over existing lines owned by utilities, co ops, or municipalities, and aligns with AFL and CIO opposition to socialization. The piece argues Interior push is wasteful and urges Congress to assert control.
Economic Intelligence warns that steeply progressive taxation starves venture capital and destroys incentive. It notes about one third of national income goes to taxes, with up to 90 percent in high earners, risking national progress and encouraging waste and corruption in government.
The Yorkshire Electricity Board admitted overspending its authorized funds by 115600 dollars, performing work not in accordance with submitted plans, and carrying out unlawful work. The court fined 96000 dollars and sentenced its chairman to six months’ imprisonment. The incident is contrasted with U.S. practice where government electric agencies often exceed estimates with congressional funding.
The writer argues that high officials distort Congress and push socialist aims. They claim no courts check them, claim English justice is ethical, and warn that officials become bosses, escaping taxes and profits, making socialism a universal threat to freedom and representative government. Washington bureaucrats are accused of promoting it.
Economic highlights summarize a near consensus among writers that Taft is ahead of the field for the Republican nomination while Eisenhower lags. Truman is likely to run again, with administration insiders arguing it is his duty to lead. A Taft Truman clash is expected to be close, with independent voters pivotal and past scandals shaping the race.
A wife of the American ambassador reports Russia's prices for clothing and goods, noting $128.20 for a dress and $34.90 for a hat in the USSR versus $35 and $16.95 in the United States. Gloves and shoes also differ, while take-home pay and government ownership underline a system of high fixed prices. The piece contrasts Soviet central planning with capitalist free enterprise, arguing the latter serves the people better.
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