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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1955
Page
8
The piece argues that mixed economies deliver abundance through competition while state control under Soviet leadership delays consumer goods. It cites Malenkov’s 1953 pledge and Bulganin’s shift to heavy industry, warning that high state control prolongs shortages and questions reliance on free enterprise.
Major General John M. Franklin argues that massive retaliation needs more than weapons. He says improved railroad facilities highways airport and airplane development and modern ships are vital to national security. Ocean transport remains a lifeline between front lines and production as Communist pressure grows.
In Ankara a farm tractor rolled off the assembly line marking the first domestically produced tractor in Turkey. Built by an American maker with Turkish partners, the factory will reach 1,000 units this year and up to 5,000 annually, boosting Turkey’s manufacturing and rural employment while reducing import dependence. The piece notes mechanization as essential for feeding and land conservation.
Mrs Ethel Thornton and local families visited the Morrises and Skinners in Centreville and Harrington. Bake sale at Carter Building hosted by Circle No 3. Airmen Spicher and Gassman from Dover Air Base attended recruit graduation at Bainbridge. Funeral attendees for Wilmer Webber from out of town. Dozens of locally listed visitors, hospital transfer of Ruthanne Kenton, and multiple house guests spanning Greensboro and nearby towns.
Dover and Wilmington residents are listed visiting relatives and attending events. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Porter, Mrs. Velma P. Kerns and daughter Ann, Mrs. Marvin Caplinger, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Whinnamon. The Greensboro Women’s Auxiliary met in Goldsboro, with plans for a March 26 banquet at the firehouse. Several families hosted out-of-town guests from Philadelphia, Newark, Chester, Prince Frederick, and Wilminton, with trips to Valley Forge and New York events mentioned.
The Caroline County Bird Club will hold its March meeting at the County Health Center in Denton on the 28th at 8 p.m.
A program of interesting experiences from a group abroad is planned for discussion on Nature Study and Conservation. It offers an opportunity for all to join in the discussion and invites public participation.
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during his illness and bereavement. Grateful for cards flowers and car use from St Elizabeths Church Denton St Benedicts Ridgely Denton Garment Factory Greensboro Elks Lodge Easton and others. Signed Kathryn Josephine Kathryn Larry and Anna Marie Schrieber.
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