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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1945
Page
5
A joint Congressional committee on Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures warns a 30 hour work week would push private industry to do the same. It cites a rising government payroll with 11,598 hires in July and calls for cutting federal workers from 3 million to 1 million, saving about 5 billion dollars annually.
The piece argues against a $25 weekly unemployment benefit for 26 weeks, warning it becomes a perpetual expense. It claims higher benefits deter work across retail, garages, farming, and war industries, and cautions that government payrolls would strain the nation, leading to eventual financial collapse.
The piece notes over a million and a half veterans with farm backgrounds may demobilize and return to tilling soil. It argues against urging inexperienced men into farming, favors edge-living part-time farms and industry work when rural life dull. It asserts most U S farms are full-time and calls for reducing production costs with modern machinery.
The piece warns that a violent strike era may come as unions urge locals to strike and limit new members. It argues closed shops deny the right to work, risking constitutional rights and the ability of soldiers to return home to earn a living without paying union fees. It calls for freedom to work and to join or not join unions.
The Senate and House escalate plans for a Pearl Harbor investigation with Democratic majorities on key committees. The piece notes prior probes ordered by Roosevelt and military leaders, and cites Senator Wiley's 1941 remarks about fleet readiness and air arm coordination, alleging questions were quashed by the Administration.
Washington writer recalls 50 transports docking in New York with returning veterans as the nation rebuilds. He notes the scale of loss, the transformation from youth to matured citizens, and the need to reintegrate them while warning against repeated political missteps like the 1920s bonus march.
A terse wartime farewell quote from J. E. Jones declares resolve that men will return home and receive their rights, promising united countrymen will not let them down again.
War Shipping Administrator Admiral Land blasts the Association of American Railroads over opposition to reviving water-borne commerce. He vows open competition and asserts railroads hindered water transport with prewar rate discrimination, warning of possible government ownership if cooperation fails.
The World Calendar idea advocates a fixed yearly structure endorsed by diverse groups including the New York State Chamber of Commerce the American Association for the Advancement of Science and notable figures like Dr. Millikan and Gerard Swope. It argues holidays stay on the same dates simplifying travel and scheduling for air travel sailors and civilians worldwide.
The piece argues that England’s move toward national socialism hinges on government interference and high taxes that curb efficiency. It contrasts British coal costs and output with the United States, noting England’s price jump during war and suggesting American free enterprise finances and outproduces socialist rivals, urging U.S. independence.
Henderson Methodist Church will hold Rally Day Service Sunday evening October 14 at 8 o'clock with Sgt. Wells from Dover Air Base as speaker. Special singing by the Marydel Firemen's Chorus and by the M. Y. F. choir of Henderson. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mr. A. O. Sanborn plans to reopen his second hand store in Greensboro. Mrs. Ed. Elkins hosted a bridge luncheon for Mrs. L. I. Jones and Mrs. A. B Linhard on their birthdays. Neighbors surprised H. T. Langmaid and family as new Greensboro residents. Mrs. Emil Lowy visits son-in-law Lou Lotos and family on Church Street while the Bennetts travel to Florida. Albert Tribbitt attends Bible School at Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Birth announcements list a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. William Berry Greensboro and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy Greens boro and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Henry Crenshaw Sadlersville. S Sgt. Lewis Steward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Steward, arrived from Harlingen Field Texas and waits at Camp Springs Airport to discharge. Other items report relatives traveling to New York and Washington, visits from Farnhurst Delaware to Stevensville and Wilmington, plus attendance at Annapolis Naval Academy centennial events.
Mr. and Mrs. M Atlee Ermold of Haddon Heights N J called on relatives here last week and were joined by Mrs Maud Keenan of Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs Paul Cleaves of Seaford Del spent the weekend with his parents. Miss Charlotte Ann Baker of Washington was a weekend guest of her parents. Miss Betty Baker of Wilmington visited her parents. Local residents hosted dinners for numerous visitors including Mr and Mrs Harry A Porter and others at the Pleasant Inn Dover. Seaman First Class J Alfred Hopkins son of Mr and Mrs Powell Hopkins of Harrington spent ten days here and in Harrington before returning to his San Francisco assignment.
The Greensboro Homemakers Club gathered at Mrs. H. F. Butler’s on Tuesday October 9 for the first business session since May. Twelve members attended with two visitors and four children. No demonstration due to Miss Spafford’s absence. Mrs. E. J. Vandegrift distributed wool for scarves and urged quilt blocks for the W. S. C. S. hall project. The bazaar is set for December 1 with committees named for 1946 officers. Recreation was led by Mrs. Clarence Hollingsworth before adjourning to meet Mrs. Isaac Pearson in November.
Revival begins at the old Baptist Church in Ridgely on Sunday October 14 and runs two weeks. Rev. Merrick Lowry and Mrs. Lowry, respected evangelists, will lead as preachers musicians and singers. A Young People’s meeting with Rev Allan Clark will be held Wednesday October 24 at 7 30 p m. Services also at 2 30 p m on Sundays. Pastors Rev Mary Joiner and Rev Walter Joiner invite all to attend.
A service will be held in the Preston New Church on Sunday October 14 at 11 am with Rev John W Stockwell returning from a six month assignment in Portland Oregon His sermon will be Wisdom Incorporated All are welcome Revival meetings begin Sunday October 14 at Firemen's Hall Frederica Delaware starting 2 30 pm continuing two weeks with 7 30 pm services Evangelist Rev Alfred Clark of Denton will conduct the meetings All welcome
In loving memory of our dear husband and daddy J Brad ford Turner who departed this life two years ago on September 29 1943 Sadly missed by wife and son.
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