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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1942
Page
4
In laboratories, coal and oil fuel advances turning common materials into new uses. Synthetic rubber, derived from oil and coal, promises abundant, superior alternatives to natural rubber. Plastics emerge as a core future industry, from plastic cars to home goods, underpinning wartime strength and postwar living standards.
P C Turner president of Interstate Farmers Council reports U S food output this year about 10 percent above 1941 and 25 percent above the 1934-39 average. Hog, milk, and egg production exceed government targets as farmers work long hours with help from farm women and neighbors. Freedom on farms linked to wartime effort.
Opinion piece condemns Axis terror with references to wartime atrocities, hostages, and mass executions. Cites Roosevelt quote on universal justice, claims German and Japanese policies target civilians. Mentions Polish liquidation, starvation in Greece, and reports from escapees detailing Japanese camps.
The piece condemns Axis cruelty including starvation, medical denial, and genocide, praising Allied resolve and resistance. It highlights French Underground sabotage, assassinations of collaborationists, and promising swift justice. It also notes the Solomons campaign as part of a wider push to drive Japan from Pacific positions, praising Marines and Allied support.
Gen MacArthur HQ reports Japanese invasion troops crushed at Milne Bay New Guinea after Australian shock troops trap and annihilate most of the land force. Marine and Navy actions in Solomons include retaking airfields on Guadalcanal, raiding Makin, sinking ships, and downing enemy planes. Stilwell says China–based air forces strike Myitkyina and Lashio. U.N. merchant losses mount. Former Ambassador Crew warns Japan will fight to utterly crush all opposition.
President Roosevelt outlined an anti inflation program to stabilize farm prices and wages, with flexible wage policy and a possible meatless day to free shipping space for war needs. The stance included price ceilings on hogs and cattle and tightened enforcement on beef quality.
Newspaper editors and critics deride the plan to pay military dependents on November 1 as cheap politics aimed at swaying voters two days before the election. They allege a deep plot by the Roosevelt administration, denouncing the move amid hostile commentary.
The Netherlands Exiled Government in London urged President Roosevelt to issue a severer warning to Germany over Nazi hostage killings in Europe. The appeal demands reciprocity for each hostage execution and postwar arrest and trial of those responsible, with punishment for crimes.
Merchandisers urge consumer help to conserve materials and energy during war. Buy only needed items, carry small packages, avoid unnecessary wrapping, and limit returns. Retailers conserve tires and gasoline, support price controls, and seek substitutes for priority goods while facing workforce losses.
One hundred ten claims totaling $294,189.22 were filed with the Worcester County Circuit Court clerk, representing debts of the defunct Agar Poultry Farms Corp., Berlin, which entered voluntary receivership last June. Notices dated July 20 required claims by September 1. After a public sale of the Berlin plant and properties, receipts totaled $152,359.50. total assets are "well lower $300,000." Seven Hastings and Pruitt properties remain to be sold for creditors.
A hammering noise when water runs points to a faulty faucet washer, a loose washer, or an air chamber needed to balance pressure. The article notes newer vacuums require no lubrication while older units use grease cups that must be filled periodically.
A concise reflection quotes George Eliot on how fulfilling one duty grants the power to undertake another duty. The saying highlights moral responsibility and progressive capability through service.
Mr John E Henry a traveling man and former Dorchester resident died August 15 at Preston after a lingering illness aged about 44. Survived by wife Edna Nicks and three children, plus parents and sister. Numerous local visits and travels noted, with several obituaries and community notices including Elder Tobias F Imler’s death in Ridgely at 66 and funeral details, Mrs Lida Sigler’s death at 78, and Mrs William Roberts’ stroke and death at 72 with funeral arrangements.
Instructions recommend turpentine to remove fresh paint stains, noting that very dry paint won’t soak out and turpentine won’t affect colored fabrics. Rinse well before soap, and sponge delicate fabrics with chloroform to remove paint.
A sermon stresses that prayer hinges on a pure, unselfish heart. Sinful resolve blocks God’s ear, while prayer aligned with His will is heard. True yieldment to God’s will leads to purity and selflessness guiding requests.
A sermon-style reflection emphasizes prayer with faith, Christ's name, and salvation through Jesus. It cites scripture from Matthew, John, Romans to support petitioning God in Jesus name and claims only through faith and his blood are believers saved and become God’s children.
A compact collection of quotable lines from varied thinkers. It blends reflections from Sterns, Mary Baker Eddy, Confucius, Guamilel Bailey, and Quarles on virtue, effort, mental growth, and courage. Each quote urges diligence, action, and faith in human potential.
Mrs C L Harmon and son Ralph visited near Greenwood with Blanche Adams and Virginia Lee while other callers came from Federalsburg and Ocean City. Mrs Glenn Bullock and Miss Crola Johnson visited. Minnie Adams and siblings were seen. Sunday School resumes at Bloomery at 10 a m. Turn to page seven for classified ads.
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