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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1955
Page
4
The piece argues three GIs who stayed in China after Korea chose freedom over communism. It says their return may sway Americans wary of government ownership and expanding state power. The Ontario Argus-Observer warned socialism in one field could lead to full communism, urging a clear choice between socialism and freedom.
The Freeman magazine labels the minimum wage rise a harmful policy that hurts the physically handicapped aged and unskilled workers by pricing them out of employment. It notes the bill raises costs for retailers and questions whether productivity aligns with higher pay.
The Dixon Yates plan for a 106 million dollar private power plant was canceled after Memphis chose a city owned plant. President Eisenhower opposed federal power expansion, while supporters framed the cancellation as an administration victory and a broader tax funded, socialized power debate. The Savannah Morning News notes only about 10% receive government subsidized electricity.
The Greensboro area reports the marriage of Phyllis Ann Williamson to Thomas Bilbrough at 3 PM Saturday, with attendees from Wyoming Delaware and Greensboro. Residents host visitors from Jane Lew West Virginia and Wilmington. WSCS meets September 8 with 30 members and plans a November retreat at St Paul's Church.
A long list of visitors and family events fills the page, with Miss Hazel Moyer leaving for Alderson-Broadus College and Francis Schwartz joining the U S Navy. A family surprise for Mr. Harry Gordon, vacation tales, graduations, and hospital updates follow, ending with a five person automobile crash near Massey injuring locals including Leon Connor and Tilden Hughes.
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