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The midland journal., 1946-05-24

According to reliable surveys it is
the habit of the average American to
spend more time per day listening to
the radio than doing any other single
thing, other than sleeping and work
ing. In like manner, the avearge
American is the best informed indi-
vidual in the World through the
thousands of newspapers and maya
zines printed daily by the best in
formed publishers in the World.
The listening habits and the read
ing habits of Americans have been
developed throughout the years by
the freedom of the press and radio
which is enjoyed by both of these in
dustries. Difference of opinion in the
editorial policies of the press or the
commentator of radio reporters only
tends to stimulate interest and in
crease the knowledge of the recipient
thus keeping kim better informed.
By comparison of free American
radio, OF press, to governmental own
ed and operated radio of other coun.
tries, one must only have been sub.
jected to foreign braodcasts, such as
the British Broadcasting Corporation
to have them spurned as did our ser.
vicemen and women overseas; or tc
such monuments of propaganda and
misinformation as Radio Berlin, Ra-
dio Rome or Radio Tokyo.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
MARYLAND MAPLE SIRUP AND
SUGAR

Maryland Maple Sirup production
this season is the same as last year
but 55 percent smaller than the ten
pear (t935-1944) average. The pro-
duction of 10000 gallons this year
is the second time in the 80 years of
record that production has been
small. Maple Sugar production is es-
timated to be SO percent less than
last year and 5S percent less than
the ten-year average. This years
crop of 5000 pounds compares with
10000 pounds last year and $4,000
pounds the 10-year average.
Runs of sap were generally short.
The average date of the first run this
season was February 25 and the last
run March 25. The earliest date re-
ported was February Is and the lat
est date April 13. The weather re-
mained cold until late February and
then turned warm with little fluctua-
ton in temperature.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
HARRINGTON SECTION

Mrs. Margaret Fletcher, Mrs. Perry
Gibson and Mrs. Earl G. TORY, at
tended Homemakers Club Thursday
May 9tk at the home of Mrs. Lloyd
Balderston in Colora.
Mrs. William Reeder was a Sum
day afternoon caller on Mrs. John
Lucas.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Greer and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Thomson were
Saturday evening visitors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fritz Lieske.
Little Jack Lucas spent the week.
end in Havre de Grace visiting his
aunt, Mrs. John Woolford
Mr.. Paul Taylor and mother and
Mr. and Mrs. Julien Taylor and son
Joseph visited Mr.. James Taylor il
West Chester Hospital, on Sunday af-
ternoon
Mr.. ]. B. Taylor, Baltimore, was a
visitor of his mother, Mrs. James
Taylor on last Wednesday.
Mrs. George Freese, West Grove,
Pa, spent the weekend with the j.
A. Thomason's.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
ROAD BUILDING PROGRAM
FALTERING

The postwar American road-build-
ing porgram, touted as the greatest
in history, is faltering, according to
Keystone Automobile Club, whick
points out that comparatively little
work has been put under contract to
date, although more funds, both Fed
eral and State, are available than
ever before.
Serious obstacles have arisen in
the form of excessive costs and lack
of experienced personnel, both super
visory and engineering, said j. Max
we'll Smith, president of the Club.
"In the first three months of the
year, it has just been disclosed by the
Public Roads Administration, to-
tai of I24 bids involving expendi-
lures of more tkan $21,OOO,00O, have
been rejected by various State High
way Departments because of the ex-
tent to which they exceeded estima-
ted costs-in some cases 80 to 100
per cent above the pre-war level. In
aditidon to state rejection, which
represented 20 per cent of the vol
ume OF work on which bids were re-
ceived, the Public Roads Administra-
tion found it necessary to say mo-
on projects which would have cost
$2,$292,O00, bringing tie total of re-
jections to more than $23,O00,000,
as against only $71,803,000 in con-
tracts actually let.
"What this means can be better
judged when it is realized that Con-
gress has made available one and a
half billion dollars as SO per cent
share of a three-year highway con-
struction program and that all the
states have huge sums, accumulated
during the war, which now are avail
able for Highway work, aside from
the increasing flow of motor vehicles
and gasoline tax receipts making up
the current highway funds.
Estate and Federal officials charg-
ed with the responsibility for spend
ing this money in the best interests
of the taxpayers are insistent that
costs be kept within reason. Unless
there is a marked change in the cost
situation, the big road program will
be in serious jeopardy"
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
MUST WE BEG THE PEACE?

The United States furnished arms,
ammunition, money and the strong
est fighting forces on the land. seas
and air, to win the World war.
Among the nations saved from defeat
was Soviet Russia. That country was
admitted to membership in the Uni
ted Nations; that nations has not
conformed to the program OF other
United Nations and it has been dis
turbing "rebep' ever since Germany
and it's sympathizers were laid low.
The Communist government is
chip off the old Czarist Russia, and
true to tradition it is trying to steal
territories and power away from
weaker nations.
Evidently Secretary of State James
F. Ryrnes is the outstanding man IN
the Four Power Conference OF For
eign Ministers, and he seems never
to tire in his efforts to bring the So
Wet leaders in line. Byrnes is firm
in demanding and enforcing alle-
glance to the United Nations. If Rus
sia upsets the applicant the Com
munists will have proved their unfit
ness and their failure to understand
twentieth century civilization.
Why can't the United Nations go
along without Russia? The United
States cannot buy the peace, sacrifice
all the principles and policies that
have been subscribed to by nearly 5O
nations.
There are lot of patriotic people
who have concluded that Stain and
Molotov should be given a series OF
swift kicks in the pants. After that,
the United Nations would go ahead
in their efforts to complete plans to
insure the World against future
wars.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
PORT DEPOSIT

Frances Kenne is a patient in a
Wilmington hospital where she sus-
tanned an operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Walter Campbell
had as recent guests Mrs. Lewis Kirk
and son Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Petri
an daughter, of Woodbury., New
Jersey.
Commander and Mrs. George N.
Butterield and daughter Betty, of
Jacksonville, Florida, are at the
home Of Mrs. Butterfield's mother,
Mrs. G. Hampton Richards. They ex-
pect to be transferred to Boston,
Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Melchi have
moved to Graybill, Ind, where they
will make their FIXTURE home.
Mr.. and Mrs Harvey Buck enjoyed
the weekend at Atlantic City, N. ].
Miss Hilda West was the week
end visitor of Miss Matilda SAINT
myer, in Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Harold Brady spent the week
end in Washington, D. c.
Miss Dorothy Robinson visited Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Robertson in Lancas-
ter, Pa, over the weekend.
Miss Edith Goodman, of Whining
ton, Del, was at her home here over
the weekend.
Edward Baker, of San Diego, has
received his honorable discharge
from the U. S. Armed Forces.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Tome had as
weekend guests Capt. and Mrs.
Ronald McLain and children of Ped
rickton, NJ j.
John Haggerty of Hagerstown,
Md, greeted friends in town during
the week.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
BADEN BACKS VETERANS

81 believe in State Rights, and be
cause I do, think it is time for the
people of Maryland to demonstrate
their appreciation of the valiant sac
rifices of our States fighting men anu
women" Charles E. Baden, candi-
date for State Comptroller, told
members of the Cecil County Demo
cratic Club in a brief address before
the ladies' group in Elkton.
Baden offered to support system
of providing funds for veterans
which the veterans and non-veteran
taxpayers acclaimed as equitable. IL
don't think the veterans want dole, -
he said. "'They don't want handouts
But they do want security. We owe
them that much"
Baden described his career as a
business man and expressed firm be.
lief in real free enterprise and gen.
uine collective bargaining.
81 shall, if nominated and elected,
use my experience to the best of my
ability to serve the people efficiently.
1t will always be the people, not my
self nor any political machine, who
shall set my course and guide my
hand in their SERVICE" was Baden's
single promise.
By authority A. Ruark
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
GIFTS FOR THE STARVING

During the first three months OF
1946, the Methodist Church, through
it's Committee on Overseas Relief.
gave cash gifts and supplies of total
value of $511,909, it is reported by
the chairman, Bishop Herbert Welch
The use of these gifts included: the
feeding of $1,000 children in Fin
land; sending 145 tons Of -four to
Greece; printing of $4,000 Bibles
and 100000 New Testaments in
eight European languages; shipping
of 3,765 bales of clothing to China
1000 pairs of shoes to children il
Holland, IL tons of powdered mill
to China, and three tons of Shoes
and blankets to Poland.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
Better Be Good

There is a crime wave sweeping
over the land, and the Federal Bu-
reau OF Investigation shows that
more than 1,565,500 major crimes
were reported in 1945. In 194a
crimes totaled nearly So per cent
among every 100000 persons. In
1916 crimes on the same ratio jump
ed to more than 81 percent. Law
lessness is still going up! The pre-
sent crime wave is accounted for as
a reaction to war. 1t is explained that
too many young workers have too
much easy money to ''blow." Many
families that are separated show baj
behavior on all sides of the house
There is a probable increase of "a
per cent in bad behavior and crimes
this year as compared to the previous
year.
Mark Twain once observed: "Br
good, and you'll be lonesome" say
ing which is revised in an American
proverb: "Be good. And if you cam
be good, be careful" A Spanish pro
verb came nearer hitting the mari
with this one: Every man is good
but not for everything" The answers
reveal no new deal" on the records
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
FIVE LOCATIONS SET FOR
SCHOOL RADIO SITES
Education Programs For Pupils To
Be Broadcast

EuucauiOn fFOSfanS TUT fuphtS AO
Be Broadcast
Following survey of the State by
consulting radio engineers, five ten
tative locations have been selected,
Governor Herbert r. O'Conor has an
nounced. for tarnsmitter sites for FM
Radio Stations for the projected Pub
lie School Broadcasting System. The
sum of $4,000 was allotted, the Gov
ernor made known, for technical sur
veys and for TIE necessary engineer
ing assistance in preparing the appli-
cation with the Federal Communica-
tions Committee for the stations.
The projected FM radio system
will be entirely for the use of the pub
declared. 1t will permit the transmits
sion of specially prepared subjects as
well as selected educational programs
from the major broadcasting sys--
TENS. While the main purpose at the
present time, he pointed out, is to
present these programs to the pupils
in the classrooms and possibly to TIE
adult classes as we'll, it is entirely
possible that developments may
bring about the transmission of edu-
cational broadcasts to the people of
Maryland at out-of-school hours for
home reception.
The transmittal sites decided upon,
following the technical survey and
on-the-spot checks, are at Dams
Rock, vest of Cumberland; High
Knob in Gambrills State Park, Fred
erick; Salisbury State Teachers Col
lege; Towson State Teachers Col
lege and fifth site in the Silver
Spring Bethesda area. Arrangements
will be made with the State Foerst-
ry Department, the Governor said,
for the locations on Dams Rock and
High Knob.
Pending the establishment of the
Public School Systems own radio
stations, venture has been made
into this field through the Junior
Town Meeting Broadcasts by the
County High Schools. During the
past three months, high schools
throughout the State have participat-
ed in this new educational enterprise
over Station WBAL. A representative
of the State Department of Educa-
tion staff worked with the various
schools in the selection of topics and
preparation of material for the radio
script and participated as a modifier
on several of the programs.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
wAsH1NGToNss wIsEAcREs
BY j. E. Jones

Washington, d. c., May 220-The
Office of Price Administration hai
been a national irritant ever since IL
was created by executive order of
resident Roosevelt seven months
before we entered the war. BY jan
uary, 1912, responsibility for ration-
.ng was delegated to the OPA.
Under the theory that a few off,
cials in Washington could improve
upon the way the people of the coun-
Try live, the OPA went into action. 1t
whipped into shape theoretical pro-
grams to regulate the prices of near
iy everything the typical American
family, buys, eats, wears and uses
and saddled it onto 100000 differ
ent services and commodities in all
levels from the producer to the con-
sumner. Price-controlled goods were
ordered to be bought and sold by g.
100000 establishments, including
$4,000 manufacturers, 90, 90
wholesale, 100000 retail, and 1885,
900 service businesses; plus rent reg
u.ations. Two-thirds of our total
population walked the chalk-line laid
down by Chester Bowles and his ad-
| ministrators. Some people liked it
more people accepted it, and every
body obeyed, in hopes that it might
and probably was the right thing to
| do.
Washington Wiseacres are still
cracking their wkip, and they aie
continuing to issue new rules, orders
and regulations to shorten up food
on Americas dining tables so that
| more food will be shipped to the
starving people in foreign lands.
A few days ago Secretary of Agri-
culture Anderson made radio adj
dress in which he announced higher
price ceilings on grains. In the course
of his remarks he said
"There is every indication. that the
World food shortage will continue
through this year and at least until
| the 1947 harvest In order to avert
another famine, they must have
grain shipped to them during the
coming Fall, Winter and Spring"
Now you can believe that if you
want to, but a more capable author
ity on the World food crisis is former
President Herbert Hoover who r.
Gently returned from his round-the.
world food mission. He has reported
that the major part of the crisis will
be reached in very few months,
when the crops are gathered in for
eign lands.
Herpert Hoover knows more about
food than all the "brass hats" in the
OPA and in the Departments of Gov
ernment. He has accepted the sug
gestion of President Truman and viii.
go to South America as emissary fof
the President, to "enlist the aid OF
the people of tie other Americas il
the effort to feed the starving OF
other lands" Mr.. Hoover does not
agree with the pessimists that the
World food shortage will continue
until the 1947 harvest. TIL e reason
is: Hoover knows just exactly what
the conditions are and he also knows
what he is talking about. That muck
cannot be said of Washington's Wis.,
acres in various branches of the Fed
eral Government.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
PROPERTY SALE

J. T. c. Hopkins, Jr., of Port De-
posit, representing Strout Realty, has
sold for Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Barry
their attractive home on the Rising
Sun-Calvert road, to Joseph e. Plum
stead of Wilmington, and superin
tendent of Kenmore Mills.
The property was formerly known
as the Howard Brown mill property,
the mill long since a thing of the
past.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
THE NEW DRAFT

The final action of Congress with
reference to the draft, discontinues
the induction of teen-age youths
Only men 20 through 25 will be
drafted. This reduces Selective Ser
vice to what has been described in
Washington as "a comparatively tiny
reservoir of manpower." OF course
Washington is engaging in a row
over the question of how we are 60
ing to get enough soldiers 'for the
next war in a few years. The an
swer is: eTEere amt going to be a
war in a few years"
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
Tobacco Damage
Insurance

The sum of about $4,000 has
been paid Lancaster county farmers
for damages to their tobacco crops in
1915, according to the Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation Floods and
trosts caused the most damages.
The money represents 304 claims
and 443 claims are still pending
Government inusrance on tobacco
is a new feature Last year losses, ac-
cording to the corporation, were hea-
vier than anticipated. The farmers
have until May 25 to apply for the
insurance on their 1916 tobacco crop.
Sun. Ouarryyille. Pa.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
GLAMOROUS GIRLS WHO
GLORIFIED ZIEGFELD

Six brilliantly illustrated feature
articles chock full of glamour, ro-
nance and soaring drama of lovely
girls who made the name of Ziegfell
known throughout the world. Don't
miss this striking series in full
colors. Begins June 8 in
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY
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BALTIMORE
SUNDAY AMERICAN
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The midland journal., 1946-05-24

Coal provides 20 per cent of all the
energy produced in America, accord
ing to the Encyclopedias Britanni
ca. Natural oil and natural gas pro-
vide 25 percent and water power ac-
counts for only five per cent.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
MILK PRODUCTION FOR
PENNSYLVANIA

Milk production on Pennsylvania
farms during March totaled 432 mil
lion pounds, 19 percent above Febru-
airy Ia 2S-day monthly but 3 per cent
below March one year ago, the Penn
sylvania Federal-State Crop Report
ting Service announces. Milk produc-
tion per COW in herds of the general
correspondents of the service on
April 1 was 1874 pounds compared
with 1876 pounds year ago and the
1935-1944 April average of 17.7
pounds. Mild March weather, the re-
port states, favored milk production
with grasses coming on rapidly and
few dairymen in southern counties
have their cows on pasture in the day
time.
National Production
Nationally, milk production for the
month of March was estimated at 9.s
billion pounds which, except for last
year, was the highest on record fol
the month. This production fol
March was percent under March
one year ago and 18 percent above
the previous month, February, 1916
On April /, daily milk production pei
COW, nationwide in herds kept by
crop reporters, was 1886 pounds, 6
record for that date. However, high
production per COW was more than of
set by fewer milk cows ON farms
holding the current March produc
tion under that of year ago.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
The average cow in a dairy herd

The average COW in a dairy herd
improvement association produces
twice as much milk and butterfat as
the average cow in the United States.
That is largely beacuse the DHIA re-
cords enable the owners to Gull out
poor cows, and to feed the good pro-
ducers according to their ability to
produce milk.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24

Egyptian women paint their lips
deep blue and tattoo their chins and
foreheads with a flower design, ac-
cording to TIE Encyclopaedia Bri-
tannica.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24

Another swell device to experiment
with is shoe shining machine. For
one nickel tkis mechanical machine
maneuvers polish and brushes and
does practically the same spit n pol
ish job performed by the boot blacks.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24

More than SO important agricultural
crops either depend on bees entirely
for pollination and fruiting, or lave
their yields improved greatly by pol
lination by bees.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24

The ostrich is the only bird which
is reared exclusively for the sake of
its feathers. Ostrich farming is one
of the established industries of South
Africa, and is also practiced in North
Africa, Argentina, Arizona and Cali
fornia
The midland journal., 1946-05-24

Since fluid milk sales provide the
best market for milk in this area,
dairymen are wise to aim to fill the
demands for fluid milk the year
round. At present the flow of milk in
the fall months each year tends to
be lower than the consumer demand.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
MARYLAND MUSINGS

TIE chemical weed killer 2,4-D is
another product that will either kill
ragwead or prevent it from produc-
ing pollen, and so help to reduce suf-
fering from hayfever.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24

Raised ceilings on lawn mowers
will promote good neighborly rela-
tions toward the man who owns one.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24

Nine out of ten gardeners grow
tomatoes, crop that yields we'll,
takes no great amount of space. is
easy to cultivate and harvest, and is
adapted to canning and storage for
year round use.
The midland journal., 1946-05-24

Nearly half of the farm fires In
this country are due to faulty con-
struction of buildings, such as cracks
In chimneys, worn parts in heating
plants, and infiamable root materials,
The midland journal., 1946-05-24
HOW'LL Yoy NAVE YeUa Eees? ?

This weather-beaten trouble-shooter cn't worry
ing about your eggs or whether you want 'em
soft boiled, fried or scrambled.
But he is worrying about keeping your electric
service flowing along as usual II that means eggs
for your breakfast, okay then that's why he's up
a storm-lashed power pole.
And, he'll stag there till he gets your line
repaired spite Of hot wires sputtering around
him. In spite of rain lightning thunder.
and high wind bowling, ''Watch out, fella we're
gonna hit it aganp'
You don't have to send him check for his
trouble You won't pay any more on your electric
biH-to cover his hard, wet work and the mate
rials he uses Chances are you'll never even know
line went out.
This kind of service is routine stuff for the
trouble-shooter and the electric company he works
for Storms the repairs and cost are all pre-
pared for and handled in businesslike way. But
it isn't easy job. Keeping your electric service
dependable and cheap is the result of careful
planning and sound Business management
Hear NELSON EDDY TIE ELECTRIC HOUR" Robert ARM
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