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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1955
Page
4
Farm mechanization has reshaped farming and expanded industry by shifting labor from agriculture to other enterprises. A century ago 85 percent of Americans produced food. now less than 15 percent do, freeing over 85 percent to work in manufacturing and services. This shift has raised living standards across urban and rural areas alike.
The piece argues that heavy government price supports for six basic crops cost billions and fail to reflect the true sources of farm income. It notes livestock, not supported, now leads receipts, with cattle and calves rising to about 19 percent of farm income. It concludes livestock producers favor independence from subsidies.
Senator Long faces criticism for opposing a large federal dam on Hells Canyon on the Snake River citing it would cost taxpayers about 465 million dollars, while Idaho Power offers three smaller private dams at 195 million or less. He says he votes on the facts and Idaho's senators oppose federal action.
Thomas J. Anderson of Farm and Ranch magazine argues against a strict big versus small business divide. He says chains grow by merit and independent merchants can thrive by improving stores, displays, and personal service. The balance between chains and independents has varied little, and free competition allows small firms to grow.
Mrs. Ethel Thornton reports Greensboro correspondence while Charles Haas and Katie Webber visit Washington. Local families attend the Greensboro Homemakers Club picnic August 15 at Norman Scott’s lawn with 32 guests. Sunbeam Band picnic at Wheeler's Park in Delaware led by Mrs. Preston Spicher. A surprise shower honors Miss Jacquelyn Cartwright for her October 1 marriage to Anton Spiering in Greensboro with 50 guests. Lions Club to host guest speaker Harry Oliphant September 6 at WSCS Hall. Families visit Washington and Atlantic City, with trips to Green Ridge and Rehoboth Beach noted alongside local visits.
A long list of social visits and travels fills a Sussex area page. Families from Dover Wilmington Camden Philadelphia and Baltimore are noted visiting relatives and friends, hosting dinners and weekend getaways in Ocean City Kent General Hospital Dover and Kenton. The entries mention births and hospital stays, with several trips to Baltimore and Wilmington.
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