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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1946
Page
11
A political tract argues that tying democracy to economic fortunes weakens government. It warns against extending OPA, calling it a decree forming a new form of government beyond courts, and urges preserving individual rights and constitutional limits amidst postwar upheaval.
The U S Bureau of Reclamation approves a 1 688 million Missouri River Basin development plan spanning 13 000 miles with Cortes dam and power plant on the North Platte 60 miles west of Casper Wyoming Morrison Knudsen of Boise Idaho will build the Cortes project in about three years The plan encompasses flood control navigation and resource development across Montana Colorado North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Iowa and Missouri with more than 100 dams and reservoirs envisioned Interior Secretary Krug calls the Missouri River Basin the heart of America's bread box supporting 7 million people and major pork beef mutton bread and butter output.
The article discusses potential changes to the sailor uniform as modern ships modify facilities. It contrasts the practical navy outfit with the jaunty look of bell bottom trousers, noting older sailors’ concerns about dignity and the inevitable shift toward blue jackets in civilian fashion.
Representative Gillie of Indiana warns farm credit could be used as a big stick for coercion and socializing agriculture. Representative Hope of Kansas cites the department’s coercive influence to align farmers with farm programs. The piece recalls past government measures, notes a 239 to 80 vote to remove lending agencies from the Agriculture Department, and lauds a liberal stance against federal encroachment by Rep Reece of Tennessee.
The piece argues for intelligent public policy to ensure railroads remain strong in peace and war. It highlights tax contributions and job creation, noting school funding and public services rely on railroad taxes. Strength comes from management and earning power built over years, necessitating fair treatment across transportation forms.
A Texas private enterprise uses a 30 million cubic foot gas absorption plant to convert casinghead gas into methane for industrial and residential use. The facility features a control room with 45 automatic controls and a small staff monitoring engines and furnaces, illustrating efficiency and practical results in resource conservation.
The U S Patent Office, once halted during World War II and moved to Richmond, is returning to Washington as a boom era for patents begins. The commissioner notes a record surge of weekly filings for new devices and processes, nearing the 2 506 000th patent, with Eli Whitney’s cotton gin cited among historic examples.
The article surveys key innovations from mills and Cyrus McCormick’s reaper to Bell’s telephone first showcased at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial. It notes the telegraph, Harding’s radio broadcast via earphones, and the Patent Office’s wartime inventions that will reappear as improvements solving long standing problems.
The piece argues postwar danger from higher wages and shorter hours without increased production. It cites Bernard Baruch on boosting output and lowering prices, notes mine operators' wage deals and a coal union push for a 10 cent per ton royalty, and warns fewer goods at higher prices as unions gain power.
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