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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1944
Page
6
A period of congressional recess sees members of the House and most Senators back home as reelection efforts begin. The piece urges citizens to stay informed and to seek direct communication with lawmakers to understand government actions under difficult times in Washington.
Government experts warn of large postwar tax changes and a growing national debt. Deficits of about three hundred billion dollars are seen by war's end, with annual interest around six billion. Long term pain for taxpayers unless world peace and restrained spending prevail.
The piece argues the nation won World War not by party foresight but by prewar industrial preparedness. It cites oil industry strides, high octane aviation fuel development, and immediate production post Pearl Harbor as evidence that American factories and the public sustained readiness before politicians acted.
A wartime comparison shows American coal output per miner far surpassing Britain’s. In 1938 Britain mined 262,759,000 tons with 781,000 miners averaging 336 tons each, while the United States produced about 500,000,000 tons with 537,000 miners averaging 790 tons. By 1943 British miners averaged 321 tons per man against American 1,350 tons, underscoring the efficacy of American free enterprise and competitive methods over government mandates in expanding production.
A brief piece arguing every vote matters in democracy. It cites 1884 New York and 1916 U S elections to show how small vote margins decided outcomes, urging readers to participate and not assume their ballot won’t affect results. It highlights the impact of a few voters in pivotal races.
The piece reflects on the 1916 election result with Wilson and Hughes, noting California’s late-count swing that decided the presidency by a narrow margin. It emphasizes that individual votes matter, urging citizens to vote on Tuesday November 7 as both a privilege and duty.
Bell Laboratories scientists and engineers take to sea in a fleet of floating laboratories to test equipment for undersea and wave communications used in war projects. The two main vessels, the 64-foot El cobel and 55-foot Elcovee, operate mostly in Long Island Sound with the Decibel as a support craft. Crews come from the owner charters, and sleeping accommodations are noted on Elcobel for occasional personnel stays aboard.
The Tuckahoe Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Howard Hager's with Miss Spofford outlining the November County Rally. Members approved a dues increase to 50 cents yearly, treasury showed $24.01, Sunshine committee sent five cards and packages, and a penny per member funded Friendship. Mrs. Frank Covey joined as the meeting adjourned at 4 15 to reconvene in November at Mrs. Elwood Dulin's.
A note of thanks expresses sincere appreciation to all who visited, sent cards, flowers, and fruit baskets during the hospital stay and after returning home. The writer thanks each person individually but cites the large number of well-wishers.
In the Circuit Court for Caroline county the sentence of Asa Wells, a migrant laborer, for the murder of John Williams was eight years in the penitentiary, not eight months. The Denton Journal editors regret the error in the last issue.
The line evokes frost as a quiet agent shaping the world, unseen yet persistent, aligning nature with a hidden work. It reflects a contemplative mood where cold acts with patient force, transforming landscapes without external aid.
The seventy second anniversary and homecoming services were well attended at Wesley Church in Burrsville with Rev. R. H. Thornton from Henderson delivering the morning message and Revival services planned each evening for two weeks with guest ministers. Local family visits noted include Mrs. Frank McCorkie and sister Mrs. B. B. Rees of Pom eroy.
The New York Times, though historically allied with Republicans in 1940, endorses President Roosevelt for a fourth term in a three column editorial. It suggests Dewey might improve domestic policy but would undermine Hull trade agreements and criticizes his foreign policy stance.
Yankee soldiers in the field will go off K rations for Thanksgiving and dig into a real menu. The army today announced this gastronomical treat for the GI s. Breakfast: Grapefruit sections, cereal, milk, grilled pressed meat, fried and scrambled eggs with buttered toast and coffee. Dinner: Roast turkey with giblet gravy and sage dressing, mashed potatoes, glazed sweet potatoes, peas, carrots, cranberry jelly, pumpkin pie, hot buttered rolls, coffee, candy, apples and oranges. Supper: Cold sliced lamb, vienna sausage, lyonnaise potatoes, cole slaw, spinach, peaches, cookies, bread and butter and cocoa.
Delegates to represent Caroline County at the Maryland Teachers Association gathering are listed: W. Stewart Fitzgerald county superintendent T. Conover Crouse principal Caroline High School Evelyn Crockett Greensboro Elementary Fred G. Usitton Jr principal Preston School and president of the Caroline County Teachers Association. The event takes place Friday October 20.
The Caroline County Nurses' Board announces a tag day activity on November 7 to raise funds for hospital services. Volunteers will circulate in local communities collecting donations and distributing information about nursing programs and patient care.
The notice profiles candidate Onley for the cooperative board, detailing his 1928 Senate service, church memberships, Dickinson College degree, and farming interests. His 180 acre Maryland/Virginia operation produces corn wheat tomatoes and beans plus 40 000 Broilers yearly on a 425 acre Accomac County farm. District six spans Kent New Castle Sussex in Delaware Caroline Dorchester Kent Queen Annes Somers et Talbot Wicomico Worcester in Maryland and Accomac Northampton in Virginia.
This week’s meeting focused on Board of Review with J Harrington Walter B Johnston and Oscar Smeal evaluating boys. Several First Class reviews and Merit Badges were earned. The troop is urged to buy waterproofing liquid for pup tents due to rain leakage.
Gratitude is expressed for the sympathy shown after a recent bereavement. Thanks are given for flowers including a wreath from Camp Atterbury Indiana sent by Company F 424th Infantry. Staff Sergeant Malcolm E Lord, son of the deceased, is attached to that unit. Mrs J Edward Lord and Family.
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