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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1943
Page
6
Washington faces discontent with the Selective Service System and War Manpower Commission policies critics say threaten family life. War production centers deny manpower slumps, citing raw materials shortages as main production trouble. Interior reports show voters want more focus on family responsibility and clearer guidance from lawmakers.
Professor John S. Worley of the University of Michigan warns that damage to highways from frost and winter storms in 1942-48 hampers wartime logistics. He argues neglect burdens manpower and materials, delaying repairs that are essential to the war effort and economic mobilization.
A political column argues against tax favors for the rich and warns that a war-time tax burden must be shared by all. It quotes Senator George, chairman of the Finance Committee, insisting that any large increases fall on middle and lower brackets and that the public cannot rely on the wealthy to fund the war. If tax policy ignores equity, democracy itself could fail.
Lieutenant General Brehon Somervell warns that only two in six of 1943 program were accomplished in the first half. He calls for speeding up monthly schedules to meet procurement goals for a growing Army. He urges Americans to heed the message and not waste men’s lives.
Harold L. Ickes recalls the December 8 1941 Petroleum Industry War Council meeting. He notes two impressions: the task ahead and trust that oil men will supply every barrel for victory. The NY Daily Mirror says no fuel was denied to armed forces, supporting wartime production and civilian welfare under a free enterprise system.
The OPA launches a scheme granting free postage for reporting price violations, distributing uniform complaint forms through regional offices to unions veterans groups and consumer groups. Officials say the measure ensures replies, arguing it pressures merchants while praising distributors for continuing service amid the crackdown.
A wartime chaplain shares a poem titled The Judge at the End of the Road. It urges virtue and accountability on life’s highway, urging aid to the weak, honesty, repentance, and faith in God as soldiers face the end of the road. Ma praises the message for youth amid war, noting chaplains’ heroism and heavenly reward for true sacrifice.
Dover residents hosted and visited widely with birthdays, anniversaries, and travels noted. Dora Melvin honored Eleanor Harman on her birthday with guests from Greensboro Goldsboro and near town. Montague and Clark families celebrated, friends dropped by, and many travelers from Wilmington Philadelphia and New York visited relatives or stayed with kin. Several patients and relatives were mentioned for health and welfare updates.
Greensboro residents and visitors are listed in a Wilmington trip, hospital training moves, and Cadet Nurses Corps entry. Attendees include Mrs. L. W. Taylor Sr and Miss Constance Taylor with Miss Case from Philadelphia, Betsy Taylor from Halloway Beach, and Ann Linhard with Ruth Gates visiting Greensboro. Drifter Mary Ellen Draper and Corporal Robert Draper visit from Washington and Staunton respectively. D. E. Willis and family return from Hern don while Constance Taylor leaves for Milford Memorial Hospital nursing school and the Cadet Nurses Corps. Cadet Paul E. Moore departs Tennessee on furlough to Maine before resuming service. The W S C S holds its monthly meeting Thursday.
Miss Elizabeth and Miss Norma Cruser of Havre de Grace visited family at home. Dorothy Swann returned to Wilmington from vacation with her mother. Addie S. Jarrell of Bridgeville spent the weekend with relatives. Raymond Bennett Jr. of Greensboro visits his uncle. Mrs. Wrenda Monroe moved to a Marle avenue home. M M Ginn moving to Baggs property. Mr. and Mrs. H L Cohee visited Laurel Camp. Emma Pippin has been ill for weeks.
Hillsboro notes Charlanne and Elinor Eaton returned from Happy Valley Camp in Port Deposit Maryland. In the closing event The Horse Show Miss Charlanne Eaton won the championship for riding and jumping in the Field. Several local families hosted visitors and spent time in Washington Wilmington and other nearby towns.
Robert Gibson Sharp of the U S Navy visits relatives around Hillsboro and Denton. Mr and Mrs G L Wilson were supper guests of Mr W A Holt and sisters on Sunday. Mrs James Sherwood returns home after two weeks in Wilmington. Mr Brown Eaton of Baltimore spent the weekend with his family here.
Thirty four Marydel area spotters completed an aircraft recognition course led by Mrs. Bertha N Logan. Graduation speakers Lieut Sterling B Speake Staff Sergeant Robert Barton and George Ehinger praised their defense effort and time given.
Willie Wade a migrant laborer from Virginia working at a canning plant at American Corner was charged with shooting his wife Sunday in a domestic incident.
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