Denton Journal Advertising and publication details
The Denton Journal, established 1845, published Fridays at 205 Market Street Denton Maryland. Melvin and Johnson Inc. Benjamin F Johnson president treasurer Mary Melvin vice president secretary. Subscription in Caroline County $1.00 yearly. out of county $1.50.
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Melvin & Johnson
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Denton
Maryland
Caroline County
Caroline
Sugar politics and sugar industry shift in early 20th century
The piece traces how Louisiana, then Florida Everglades with Lake Okeechobee watered sugar, grew cane and proved U S can grow all sugar. It notes tariffs favored Cuba and other territories, creating a monopoly, a policy mimicked over years by Republicans and Democrats, and links this to scarce cane sugar in 1946.
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Louisiana
Florida
Everglades
Lake Okeechobee
United States
Cuba
Hawaii
Philippines
Auto Dealers Hope for Normal Demand as Production Rises
Auto dealers face ongoing reconversion strain but report signs the industry is hitting pace with weekly output gains. After a year of shortages strikes and disruptions, sellers anticipate a return to calmer times and steadier customer demand, though full recovery remains gradual.
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America
The Plague of Strikes and National Policy
A reflective piece argues strikes surged after Wagner Act era, noting 77000 labor dispute cases and widespread costs. It questions the economic impact, public burden, and party politics, predicting a congressional showdown after the new year.
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National Labor Relations Board
Congress
The Philosophy of America by Harold C. Urey
Dr Harold C Urey argues that the United States must secure international control of atomic weapons or face a third world war fought with the bomb He calls for a Christian philosophy prioritizing the individual over the state and the moral duties of citizens to preserve democracy and freedom.
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Harold C. Urey
United States
America
Farmers Face Auto Tax Burden in Road Finance Debate
The piece argues against new gasoline taxes aimed at funding farm roads, highlighting a $300 million farm automotive tax burden in 1941 and urging conservatism in highway spending. Albert S. Goss of the National Grange warns that inflation and shortages threaten highway costs and calls farmers to push for efficient, balanced funding aligned with the broader economy.
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Albert S. Goss
National Grange
Highway Transportation Congress
Washington
Congress
Goss
Road spending curb urged by Mr Goss statement
Mr Goss argues that only by closely checking government highway spending can taxpayers see a reasonable return. He notes that in most states careful user pressure could channel funds to meet road needs and reduce calls for higher highway taxes, emphasizing conservatism to restore normal conditions.
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Goss
Power politics and failed Coast utility service
A local Oregon Coast case shows a public utility district pressuring customers with a 60 day plea to curb usage. The piece argues that private versus public management matters, noting how politics can leave consumers paying the price for poor service and localism.
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Oregon Coast
People’s Utility District
PUD
State Public Service Commission
Price Control and Chaos in Postwar Economy
Henry Hazlitt argues in Newsweek that government price control damages the market and urges its definite termination. He warns that continued controls worsen production disruption, and stresses the need to restore the free market, boost production, and allow prices to adjust to current costs.
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Newsweek
Henry Hazlitt
Be It Ever So Humble Calls for Veterans Home Aid
A wartime housing crisis prompts The American Legion to urge better veteran housing. Demobilization and marriages spiked postwar, but many veterans cannot afford homes even with GI benefits. Legion leaders study veterans housing needs nationwide, urging more rental options and accessible housing.
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G. I
Paul H. Griffith
American Legion
Dallas
Texas
The
Legion
Back Your Beliefs by Edward C Sammons
Edward C Sammons of the United States National Bank of Portland argues Congress is swamped by radical ideas and urges business leaders to oppose trends that threaten private enterprise. He warns that accepting government power in electricity could lead to government control of food and services, urging support for free constitutional government.
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Edward C. Sammons
United States National Bank
Portland
Oregon
America
Congress
What does Mr Lewis want in coal labor policy
An analysis of John L. Lewis and United Mine Workers seeking socialization effects. It discusses union demands from welfare funds to shorter work weeks and higher wages, and argues government and unions drive costs more than productivity increases, risking higher coal prices and reduced private ownership viability.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
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