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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1943
Page
2
The piece argues for a pay-as-you-go federal income tax system. It cites polls showing public support and rebuts claims that the Ruml plan benefits only the rich. Congressman Celler states the plan would be fair to all, reduce delinquencies, and enrich the government, as tax burdens rise and more people pay installments.
Joseph E Davies former U S ambassador to Russia says his book Mission to Moscow was written to reveal truth about Russia and the Russians to foster understanding. He toured Hollywood calling the film an almost perfect picture and defended the industry against claims it is only for profit noting idealism can aid success.
The weekly war report notes Japanese torture of eight American Doolittle aviators after Tokyo raid and the Hornet Shangri La link. It cites intensified US raids on Kiska and Aleutians, Allied air superiority gains in Northwest Africa, and major air battles near Cape Bon Tunisia with high Axis losses and modest Allied losses. It also mentions British Eighth Army advances and Soviet air losses.
A 1787 Philadelphia speech by Benjamin Franklin warned that government in business would threaten liberty. A Wyoming senator echoed fears of concentrated power, arguing production by the people funds government and warning against national socialism arising from government run services at cost.
The report notes German attempts to halt Russians in the Kuban area failed with about 1,400 enemy dead in counter-attacks on a hill. It adds an unexpected British statement that London has received numerous reports Nazis plan to deploy poison gas against the Russians, with a pledge to retaliate immediately and fully if used anywhere by Germany.
Dr. R H Riley outlines May Day 1943 as Child Health Day focusing on protecting health of working youths aged 14 to 18 in war industries farms and stores. He urges regulations on hours and conditions, plus community actions for children in wartime including care for employed mothers school lunches and play recreation. Maryland's program will be run by the Bureau of Child Hygiene with county health department aid.
A panel of 1,200 business leaders warned Congress that renewing the trade agreement act is essential as a postwar policy. They argue trade treaties expand goods exchange and replace tariffs, citing Sweden, Cuba, the Dutch East Indies, and Latin America as examples of shifting advantages under the system. They link past tariff approaches to free trade through treaties and urge support for the new tariff framework.
The President was granted power to adjust the gold dollar valuation and adopt new currency stabilization methods. Global cotton markets falter as commerce shifts. Business leaders, facing tariff costs, push to ride political waves and back Hull treaties hoping for a winning outcome.
A reader urges immediate voting reform to end re-electing officials, proposing a pledge to vote for no second terms in any office. The letter argues public office is not for education and calls for postwar citizen control, warning against party machines and demanding protection of the Bill of Rights. Patrick Henry cited, wartime urgency stressed.
Ridgely Mrs. Harry Stedman returned from Frederick Maryland after caring for an ill mother. Guests include Centreville couple Mr. and Mrs. Connolly Gannon, Wilmington visitors Mrs. Wm. Short and son Billy, and several others visiting relatives in Ruths burg and Philadelphia. Townsend Club to meet Monday at 8 pm. Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Fifer attended a Baltimore medical meeting. Several locals listed as sick.
The Greensboro town election on April 26 elected two new commissioners. Results: James Curry Jr. 365 votes, Claud Rawlings 24, Earl Passwaters 37, Leslie Wyatt 18. Retiring board members are Judge W. L. Goldsborough and Fred N. Coursey. The item also notes Navy Seabees Hubbard and Roche on leave, Easter gatherings, local veterans, and assorted visits by residents and families.
A survey of Maryland figures and issues spanning Davey Lewis, former congressman and advocate for world peace, to Mayoral prospects in Baltimore, poultry quotas, and war labor board appointments. It notes Lewis’s twilight activity, McKeldin and Jackson’s mayoral race, and Casey’s fundraising in Omaha, plus Beall’s agricultural guidance pamphlets and Beall’s constituents seeking farming, home, and wartime advice.
Twenty five years ago Caroline county plans a national drive for War Savings and Thrift Stamps from May 12 to June 8, with a county allotment of 427640. Council names trustees for the county farm and constables, notes local deaths and servicemen, and lists residents visiting, receiving service flags, and soldiers heading to training camps.
The Orphans' Court reports multiple filings including releases from Elmer K. Merrick and orders to sell for the Maggie R. Merrick estate and the Josephine Blades estate. It notes probate actions for Mary E. Thawley and Charles Jarrell estates, appraisals for Robinson C. Murphy, and letters of administration granted to Roland E. Dukes with bond approval.
Mrs Mary Garton expresses gratitude for the quick response of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company last Sunday afternoon when a chimney fire endangered her home. The note praises the firefighters for their prompt and effective action.
General Chiang Kai-Shek chronicles his faith while captive, forgiving enemies and citing Christ’s instruction to forgive. The booklet details his conversion, reliance on prayer, and testimony of God’s power, paired with Madame Chiang’s Confess My Faith as companion works. The Board will provide free copies to pastors and church workers while supplies last.
Mr. Al Dobson of Washington and Mr. Charles Wiencke Sr. of Baltimore spent Easter with relatives in Greensboro. Mrs. J. Harvey Coursey is seriously ill at her home on North Main Street. Mr. Lloyd Taylor and Mr. Ed Carter, who is ill at his daughter Mrs. Charles Jarrell’s home, were also noted in the holiday schedule.
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