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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1944
Page
6
The piece reviews friction between the White House and the Senate over executive power dating to the New Deal era. It notes Roosevelt’s expansion of presidential authority, Barkley’s rebellion, and a broad pushback by lawmakers as reconciliation remains uncertain and unfolding.
A wartime editorial argues everyone must pay heavy sacrificial taxes to curb government debt and prevent dollar devaluation. It contends war profits and wages should contribute, govt expenses must be cut, and tax relief after the war depends on lowering public debt to secure jobs and industrial growth.
The piece notes that in 1943 the Post Office paid air carriers 22.5 million for airmail while selling postage netted at least 60.5 million, arguing a large overall profit after ground expenses. It warns a new Revenue Bill would raise air mail rates from six to eight cents, potentially turning air mail into a tax tool and subsidy shift. It cites historical revenue shifts from air transport mail composing 82 percent of revenue in 1931 to about 17 percent in 1943, and declines in mail and passenger rates over the decade.
The Journal invites readers to submit letters on fourth term politics international relations home front management of the war and other national issues. It argues letters give a democratic gauge of public thought and will print ones under space limits.
The piece argues service members deserve focus on their future, not present duty, urging home front action. It cites the Truman Committee's findings that wartime private initiative spurred victory and must be encouraged afterward. It calls for a nonhostile business climate, prompt liquidation of war contracts, and a reasonable tax plan to sustain initiative. Continuous legislative effort is essential.
Mrs. Bella Zacharias widow of Daniel J. Zacharias died early Monday of a heart attack at the home of Mrs. Iva Jones where she had lived about a year. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Rawlings Funeral Home with interment in Greensboro cemetery. Numerous local residents were noted in attendance and social notices followed detailing visits and births in the community.
Mr and Mrs Henry Brown express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and support after the passing of their son Billy.
On Thursday March 16 Norbert H Andrews notes a Scout meeting with Cubs tackling Bobcat tests and four Cub ranks Wolf Bear Lion. After tests the group played Army games and Cubs played Steal the Bacon with one minor collision causing a goose egg on Ormond Baker.
The Caroline County girls 4-H Clubs plan a dinner meeting at the Denton clubhouse on March 29. Principal speaker will be Miss Dorothy Emerson Maryland state girls club leader. Miss Bessie M. Spafford will arrange the program with Miss Catherine Rittenhouse, Ridgely, president of the Caroline County Federation of Girls 4-H Clubs.
Queen Anne Horace Morgan hosted a Friday St Patrick's Day dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore and daughter Mrs. T. L. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. George C. Moore and children Jack and Patsy Mr. and Mrs. Howard Eley and children Sally and Betty Mr. and Mrs. John Chaires and daughter Dolly Mrs. Urban Bowman of Landover Md visited her mother Mrs. Frank Fleming who has been ill but is improved Bowman returned home Sunday.
Thousands cheer as the New Theatre in Greensboro invites crowds for the final showings on Wednesday and Thursday March 29 and 30, promising the standout film of the year.
Unity Homemakers Club met March 15 at Mrs. Towers home with Mrs. Baker assisting. Seventeen members attended with three visitors, reports on exhibits and gas conservation, and plans for future events including a club mobile to aid front line boys. Members praised the work, approved a Red Cross gift, and held a table setting demonstration by Miss Bessie Spafford.
Smithville Homemakers Club held its March meeting Friday at the community building with eighteen members present. Templeville hosts included Mrs. Katie Stafford and sister Mary Knotts at a family dinner Sunday for their brother Roland Knotts. Various locals attended including Amos Wyatt of Marydel James Knotts of Sadlersville and Roland Knotts of Hardy Delaware. Proceeds from church and cemetery services noted for Mrs. Katie Switzer of Brenford. 91st birthday greetings to Alphonsia Purnell who returned from New Jersey. 4-H Club hosted by Bette and Carlton Richards with County Agent Eby and Home Demonstrator Miss Long. Several relatives described travel, illness, and hospital visits in region. Subscribe to The Denton Journal.
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