Disgraceful abuse of power in Montgomery Ward seizure
The piece denounces the Chicago Montgomery Ward seizure at bayonet point as a scandal of military power and questions War Labor Board policy and executive overreach, contrasting it with labor resistance by John L. Lewis and wartime actions. It warns of bureaucratic ruthlessness, urging Congress to curb unchecked authority to enforce rulings with the force of laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
Chicago
War Labor Board
John L. Lewis
Warabor Board
Lewis
Congress
The Shape of Things to Come: Constellation Flight Outlook
The Lockheed Constellation’s coast to coast run under seven hours signals near future aviation growth. An Index analysis cites a 50 percent 1944 rise, with 72 percent of 1943 air revenues from passengers and expanding public familiarity with flying, maintenance, and safer, cheaper air travel under private enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Index
New York Trust Co
Aviation
Express
Mail
Centenary of Morse Telegraph Marked by Congress
May 24 1944 marks the one hundredth anniversary of the telegraph. Congress will unveil a Morse plaque and both Houses will observe the centennial with a ceremony in Washington. Western Union and others sponsor the observance with railroads joining in tribute to Morse and early progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Samuel Finley Morse
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Morse
General Lafayette
White House
New Haven
Connecticut
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
United States
Western Union Telegraph Co
International Telephone & Telegraph Corporation
R. C. A. Communications, Inc
The
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Tropical Radio Telegraph Co
Press Wireless Inc
Association of American Railroads
Wartime Town and Farm Reminders and Draft Policy
Prepared by the Office of War Information the notice outlines wartime ration reminders for meats fats processed foods sugar gasoline and poultry products along with stamps validity. It also details new draft prospect policies by National Selective Service Headquarters noting age groups 18 through 25 and 26 through 29 with implications for service or civil life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office OF War Information
East Coast
National Selective Service Headquarters
War Production and War Time Policies Highlighted
The article notes men aged 30 to 37 in regular war production may stay civilian, while 38 to 44 are not eligible for induction. It details June to August infant and child garment production, a hog price ceiling cut to curb grain feeding, and May 21 as I Am an American Day honoring millions reaching voting age and naturalized citizens in 1943. It cites 65,000 naturalized in armed forces, 114,000 from enemy nations, and 4,635 foreign-born service members overseas naturalized by April 15 this year.
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Ing
WPB
Office of Price Administration
United States
Office of War Information
Homemaker Clubs Meet in Smithville and Marydel
Smithville Homemakers Club gathered at the community house with six teen members and three visitors. One new member joined as Mrs. Esther Fearins. Sunshine Committee sent three cards and one visit. two aprons were handed in. $25.70 in apron pockets and 31 cents from treasury for two small bills. Secretary ordered two dozen new song books. penny collection was 50 cents. Miss Spafford demonstrated pressure cookers and sauerkraut making. Nellie Williams and Eunice Wright served refreshments. hostess Eunice Wright was absent. Meeting adjourned to June 20. Marydel Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Herbert Ward’s home May 11. 12 members answered roll. pledge to the flag recited. minutes approved. Pamphlets on floor care were distributed. hostesses were Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Josephine Fiumefreddo. Adjourned to June 8. next meet at Mrs. Harry Heather’s home with Mrs. Leonard Covell.
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Smithville
Marydel Homemakers Club
Herbert Ward
Josephine Fiumefreddo
Harry Heather
Heather
Leonard Covell
Greensboro Homemakers Club Meeting Report
The Greensboro Homemakers Club met at the W S C S hall on Friday May 12 with twelve members and sixteen visitors present. Miss Bessie Spafford demonstrated pressure cookers and new canning ideas. A class of Home Economics girls from the school attended. The group will meet in June with Mrs Clarence Hollingsworth.
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Greensboro
Homemakers Day to be held at Lord Baltimore Hotel
The Homemakers Clubs schedule a Homemakers Day for women at the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore on June 20 at 10 oclock. The meeting location is noted as more convenient than College Park and club members are urged to attend and report at their next meeting.
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Homemakers Clubs
Lord Baltimore
Baltimore
College Park
Gems of Thought angels visit us quote
A Mary Baker Eddy quotation notes that angels are detected not by sight or sound but by the love they awaken in the heart. The piece presents a reflective, spiritual insight attributed to Eddy.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Simple Truths About Human Nature
A concise reflection notes that sincerity and simplicity align with human nature, echoing Cicero's belief that honesty and straightforwardness best suit people. It emphasizes plain-speaking and genuine conduct as the most fitting virtues.
War Bond Offerings for Paratrooper Equipment
The message notes growing use of parachute drops to disrupt enemy lines while paying high casualty costs. It states silken fineries and substitutes are leaving markets to aid safe landings for distant troops, and urges purchases of silk and nylon via War Bonds and Stamps from the U.S. Treasury Department.
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U.S. Treasury Department
Queen Anne social notes and visits from Maryland
Mrs Mary E Diggans and Mrs Della Mullikin return home after wintering with relatives in Taneytown Wilmington and Philadelphia. Families including Shower Shively Griener and Sparks visit or host at homes. Surgical Dressings Class notes attendance around a dozen. hospital visit in Salisbury. many relatives from Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore and Annapolis figure in the weekend activity.
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Mary E. Diggans
Della Mullikin
Diggans
Taneytown
Mullikin
Wiilmington
Philadelphia
George Shower
Elizabeth
John Shively
Wilmington
Charles Griener
Navy
Joseph Griener
Anna
Chas. Griener
August Griener
Mary Griener
William Griener
Near Town
W. C. Stevens
Leroy Sard
Salisbury
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Robert Loss Jr
Frank Fleming
Henry Fleming
W. P. Sparks
Arthur Ritter Jr
B. F. Sparks
N. J. Miller
Bernard Sparks Jr
Denton
Sparks
Howard Eley
Harry Moore
Horace Morgan
Annapolis
Francis Fleming
Jean Fleming
Baltimore
Bernard Sparks
Funeral Services for Frank Whitby 79 in West Denton
Funeral services for Frank Whitby 79 were held at Moore Funeral Home in Denton after his death at home in West Denton last Wednesday. Interment followed in Denton cemetery. He is survived by three sons Raymond Whitby of Queen Anne Ron Whitby of New Jersey William Whitby and Mrs Mabel Towers of Federalsburg. three daughters Mrs Lily Schlegel of Philadelphia and Mrs Grace Garrett of Chester PA. His wife Miss Anna Saunders of Caroline county had died years earlier.
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Frank Whitby
West Denton
Moore
Denton
Anna Saunders
Caroline County
Luminaries of human greatness shine in darkness
A reflective statement compares notable individuals to stars, noting they emerge in darkness to reflect divine light. The line uses celestial imagery to praise achievement and virtue without naming specific persons or events.
In darkness there is no choice, only light and Christ
A devotional line contrasts darkness and sight with light from Christ. Authors J. Cc. and A. W. Hare are cited, underscoring faith as guidance and illumination.
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Christ
J. Cc
A. W. Hare
When the heart speaks in simple words
A reflective quote attributed to Mary Baker Eddy notes that heartfelt language resonates with listeners who share feeling. The line underscores universal value of genuine emotion regardless of how plainly it is spoken.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Roads for Postwar Pleasure
Postwar travel shifts from long coast to coast trips to nearer, work-supported Vacations shrink as roads and cars are redirected to war needs. After victory, reconversion aims to boost highway use, replace old vehicles with wartime models, and build new pavement bridges express routes to ease future traffic.
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California
Grand Canyon
Rocky Mountains
New York
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Denton Journal
Market Street
Maryland
Caroline
Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Bessie M. Spafford
Cicero
Queen Anne
God
Danton Journal
Charles KL. Upham
American Road Builders’ Assn
Washington, D, G
Joe Marsh
Ed Carey
Eben Crowell
America
Brewing Industry Foundation
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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