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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1943
Page
4
A call to join and lead in postwar international trade as a path to lasting peace. Twelve hundred economists unite to defend reciprocal trade agreements against protectionist shifts, arguing that abandoning them would trigger global trade restrictions and delay reconstruction.
The Office of Defense Transportation asks the public to eliminate nonessential travel and spend vacations at or near home. Director Eastman urges day travel, minimal use of trains, and carrying box lunches to ease strain on rail and bus facilities. Expect delays and crowded conditions as millions of servicemen travel. Cooperation from employers and individuals is urgently needed.
The piece argues the 1935 and 1937 Guffey Coal Acts force price and wage boosts benefiting a miners' wage rise, labeling it a disguised tax. It cites Supreme Court rulings, Diocletian comparisons, and New York Times criticism, urging expiry and equal ceilings for coal prices.
Last week in the war reports fierce Attu Island combat with two American columns joining on the central ridge for a main Japanese position assault. Secretary Stimson notes new US Army Air Force units in combat from Great Britain and an expanded air offensive against Germany and Africa. Thunderbolt fighters are praised for high performance as Allied air losses run lower than Axis gains in long Tunisian campaign totals, with Tunis and Bizerte captured on May 7 by the British First Army.
War Department describes Mediterranean Air Command and its divisions. Strategic Air Force cut Axis supply lines from Italy through Sicily to Tunis and Bizerte. Tactical Air Force supported ground operations with targeted bombing. Troop Carrier Command handled transport and antisubmarine duties. Training and Air Service Command prepared crews and maintained units.
The Women’s Work Council of the Church of the Brethren held its regular meeting at Mrs. Homer Hutchison’s home with Mrs. Joan Ebling presiding. Mrs. Clifton Crouse led the program on The Home and Family, and Mrs. Roy Cherry spoke on What Holds a Home To Gether. A review of Madam Chiang Kai Shek’s What Religion Means to Me was discussed, followed by a general discussion led by Mrs. George Cherry and Mrs. Henry Fisher. guests included Miss Anna Hutchison, a former missionary in China.
An early Thursday fire razed the unoccupied Harrington farm home between Ridgely and Downes along with all outbuildings except two small ones. The property, known for years as Harrington farm, was purchased a year ago by Harry Rieck of Preston. Firefighters reached the scene around two o'clock, but the blaze was already out of control. Farm machinery and a large quantity of corn were lost.
A wartime letter from Bud writes of training and readiness as a baseball metaphor for American resolve. He praises allies England China Russia and opposes Axis powers with playful sports imagery. The piece ends with a vow that the nation will remain united to defend the Great Land.
Lofland and Peggy Slaughter remain in Houston to finish the school year and join their parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Zehring visits to Lancaster, Pa. Mr. Zehring will deliver a Memorial Day address there. Numerous local come-and-go visits appear, including families from Street Md Cambridge Hospital and Elmira N Y. Several new births and convalescences are noted, with multiple relatives visiting and hosting in several nearby towns.
Miss Naomi Geib and Miss Anna May Griffin spent Sunday at Miss Geib s Easton home. Miss Elma Wilson visited Hillsboro with her sister Mrs Clinton Stoops. St Benedict s Church held its annual May procession Sunday afternoon. Mr Edgar Greeny returned after months in California. Mr James Hevalow went to Easton Hospital Sunday evening. Mrs Leonard Sparks spent the weekend with friends in Philadelphia. Mrs Charles Knott visited Chester Pa last week. Mr James Wilson of Baltimore spent Sunday with family. William Marvel Jr. works at the Mitchell store.
Mr and Mrs W J Murphy and others attended the funeral of Mrs Laura Sapp in Harrington. Greensboro High School graduates Ruth McCrea Mary Lee Cartwright and Helen Bennett. James Pratt of Mt Wilson Sanatorium on vacation with parents. Kathryn McDonnell of Wilmington visited family. Mrs Wm Ogle and son visiting Saunders family. Stang of Long Island visited Mrs John Sylvester. Rev and Mrs A L Grey visited son in Philadelphia. Mrs John E Wright visiting near town. Grey family welcomed back to parish. Paul Rash of Wilmington spent weekend with relatives. Father’s Day to be observed at Trinity Methodist Church on Sunday June 1.
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