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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1942
Page
2
The item shows a Saturday issue masthead for a Denton Maryland paper published by Melvin & Johnson Inc with Benjamin F Johnson as president and treasurer and Mary Melvin as vice president and secretary. It includes postal registration details and printing date November 7 1942.
The Christian Science Monitor muses on Indian Summer as a nebulous period with no fixed start or end. It notes Josiah Harmer’s October 21 1790 diary entry of warm spell and a clash near Fort Wayne and discusses origins and seasonal timing.
The Christian Science Monitor argues the United States faces a rushed need to mobilize labor for the war effort. It contends industry and labor cooperation with a national service act could shorten the conflict, but warns against blanket, province-weak mobilization and profit-driven plant control.
The article notes nationwide upheaval in daily life due to manpower needs yet highlights strong wartime productivity. Shipyards are producing three ships daily and 133 auto firms run 396 plants with over 95 percent efficiency. Labor strikes declined as jobs and good wages persist. Price and goods controls at the source are broadly accepted despite criticism.
The piece notes public unease over rubber gasoline and private car use during wartime, delays in tax law, farm and town difficulties, metal shortages, heating cuts, and war spending consuming 92.4 cents of every dollar. Despite these tensions the country remains united in winning the war and awaiting “normalcy” after peace.
The War Production Board reports September munitions output rose 7 percent from August with aircraft up 10 percent and Navy and Army vessels up 22 percent. Merchant ships rose 10 percent. the WPB index climbed 24 points to 381. Treasury outlays reached 5.5 billion, 40 percent of monthly U S goods and services payments. Four engine bombers rolled off lines. heavy aircraft up while light planes lagged.
Government plans call for millions of workers to join or be released to war industries by end of 1943 and 1944. Wage and price controls expand with regional offices and a Salary Stabilization Unit. Farm income set near 9.8 billion for 1942 and 10.5 billion projected for 1943 as dairy and poultry labor are frozen. New rationing rules include milk cans and fencing under WPB and tighter sugar and coffee coupon adjustments beginning late November.
The article argues that new price fixing laws place a regulatory strain on thousands of retail merchants from coast to coast. It notes many shopkeepers struggle to understand the complex rules and urges officials to consider intent before penalizing inadvertent violations as the nation focuses on winning the war.
The Institute of Distribution warns that rackets exploit public patriotism and war emotion. Some groups pose as official Army or Navy organs to solicit funds, and advertisers may pretend to be service officers. Merchants in towns and cities are advised to be vigilant.
The text warns that racketeers exploit patriotic causes and seek funds from honest civic groups. It urges businessmen to verify solicitations, beware unknown publications, and report racketeering to law authorities for possible action. It stresses vigilance to protect legitimate charitable and civic efforts from exploitation.
The Washington announcement promises enough rubber to keep civilian cars running, marking a shift from rumors to action. Eastman of the Office of Defense Transportation and Jeffers of the rubber program are highlighted for driving results as synthetic rubbers and coal derived alternatives are advancing, preventing a national car shutdown and supporting the war effort.
An article urges the American housewife to lead fire prevention efforts during wartime by cleaning attics and removing inflammable clutter. It promotes women as key first responders in safeguarding homes from incendiary bombing and highlights shifting family roles during the war.
Donald M. Nelson leads a nationwide effort to dig deep and then deeper for scrap materials to fuel remaining production. About 2,600 volunteer sales teams actively seek dormant scrap including obsolete machinery and fixtures while industries are urged to accelerate returning process scrap to refurbish and remanufacture.
Railroads stress war service over passenger comforts as six months saw over 6,000,000 troops moved not counting those on leave. Freight trains deliver about 3,000 carloads to the eastern region as war needs rise.
Seaports move daily 800000 oil barrels by tank cars into the east far surpassing prewar 12000. Railroads keep civilian service strong, though occasional delays occur as war trains pass. Luxury lounge cars removed per Office of Defense Transportation to maximize troop and freight capacity. Passengers urged to travel sparingly, book ahead, avoid excess Pullman space, and eschew holidays to aid the war effort.
The piece argues that total war demands temporary controls on work, income, and life to boost production while preserving American standards. It warns against permanent regimentation and urges a return to freedom and free enterprise after the conflict.
Charles Klecan 1 year old son of Mr and Mrs Wm Klecan near town was killed last Monday when he fell from a roller and was crushed under its wheels. He was the eldest of nine children and a pupil at the public school. Funeral services were held in Greensboro with burial at Greensboro cemetery.
A Bell System sponsored film outlines conservation during wartime hunger for metal. It shows Western Electric scrap reclamation, dismantling unused telephone gear, and the Nassau Smelting and Refining operation reclaiming 42 million pounds of non-ferrous metals annually through home and plant processes.
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Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shultie of Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Montague of Sadlersville spent Sunday with the Nichols family. Ellen Carter visited Mrs. Winfield Nichols, and other locals hosted guests from Philadelphia Wilmington Del Delmar Morgantown. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Schreiber Harrington on Sunday November 1st. Clinton Edwards is confined to his bed with neuritis.
The Orphans Court met with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks approving actions in multiple estates. It reduced an executor bond for Henry R. Lewis and granted Denton National Bank authority to pay Louise Bowdle her legacy from Carrie R. Towers estate. Charles A. Richards will probated with letters testamentary to Charles D. Kemp. Notice to creditors ordered. appraisers named James Temple and Ben Maloney.
Hobbs visits Sara Roe and Elizabeth Murphy with Elizabeth Roe in Stemmer's Run. Mrs. T. H. Towers hosts W. S. C. S. last week. Mrs. M. Merriken to entertain in November. Rev and Mrs D E Wood guest at supper with John Hendricks near Burrville. Several local families share visits and moves among Butler, Murphy, and Holbrook households. Evans couple travels to Philadelphia.
Citizens are reminded that the town forbids burning leaves or other trash in the open within Denton limits. Cooperation is requested to reduce fire hazards. By order of the Commissioners, Walter Sparklin, Clerk. (11-7)
The Denton National Bank in Denton Maryland announces closure on Wednesday November 11 Armistice Day a legal holiday. All paper payable here and maturing on that day may be paid on the following banking day. I R Fleetwood cashier.
On Wednesday evening November 4 a 32 by 6 inch 10 ply truck tire mounted on a Chevrolet disc wheel disappeared between Denton and Log Cabin on Route 404. A reward is offered and returned to A. P. Atkinson, 104 Riverton Ave, Denton, Md. Tel 160.
The Peninsula harvest ushers a tomato boom driving vast profits and mortgage payoffs for farmers while corn loses historic king status to tomato. Community notes cover weddings, labor scarcity, apple gathering, travel tales, and obituaries across Caroline county with names and places such as Nicho M. E. Church and Easton Maryland.
Mr and Mrs John H Thawley hosted a Monday evening party for their son Houston's twenty first birthday. Guests included Hartley Ellwanger R H Stafford and family John Parris Philip Cheezum Madeline W G Woodward and many others. Refreshments were served and gifts were given to the honoree.
Marriage announced Miss Sue Slade to Rev. Richard Ledbetter performed October 22. Robert Henry Slade ships to Norfolk Naval Academy Prep class after year aboard an airplane carrier. Sunday School contest Greensboro leads Harrington 196 to 169 midway toward 250. Barber shop move and Army Nurses Corps officer Ruth Haddick. war bond drive and Bethlehem Steel relocation noted. Various visits, promotions, and red cross work highlighted with local families and businesses.
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