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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1956
Page
4
Census figures show nearly 9 million people rely on retail employment and about 1.5 million of 1.72 million stores do less than $100,000 annual business. Retailing thus supports vast enterprise from mega chains to small family shops.
A critique argues that taxpayer money supports government power projects like TVA, subsidizing 8 million plus privileged users while raising costs for all states. It warns of planned expansions, lost industrial jobs for nonprivileged states, and the unfair subsidy driving industry to tax subsidized regions.
The article argues public opposition to socialized power, citing a $400 million Niagara River hydro project proposed by private utilities blocked by government-minded groups. It notes surveys showing 75 to 90 percent voter approval for private development and lists supportive organizations including Farm Bureau and unions, while a major electrical workers group opposes government-led projects. The piece frames labor unions as favoring business-managed electric utilities and labels opponents as socialist blockaders.
The Greensboro community reports a Langrell family reunion for 34 attendees at Greensboro WSCS Hall with ham and turkey feast. Lay Day and St Pauls Methodist anniversary services are planned with prominent church leaders and special music. Local visits include residents from California and New Jersey, with numerous weekend gatherings and hospital nurse students returning home.
Residents and visitors from Denton Ridgely Wilmington and Philadelphia fill weekends with family visits birthdays and anniversaries. Highlights include Chas O Davis celebrating his 10th birthday with friends and Gus Kuintzle receiving a sterling silverware set for their 25th wedding anniversary from son Robert in the Navy.
Misses Ann Butler and Wanda Fountain and cousin Jackie Butler are listed in a community notes item with the Denton phone contact for correspondence.
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