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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1944
Page
4
A wartime Easter message affirms faith over fear as darkness and danger loom globally. It honors Mary Magdalene’s discovery, condemns evil rulers, and calls on people to strengthen resolve, cleanse hearts, and stride toward a peaceful dawn with steadfast conviction.
Allied strikes have isolated about 100000 Japanese soldiers on blockade outposts facing death from disease and starvation. Japanese bases are neutralized, supplies disrupted, evacuations impossible. Nimitz fleet has rendered Truk useless as a base, while American bomber bases advance toward Japan in preparation for a grand assault.
In a sharp critique, the piece denounces people who savor deriding others, using practiced craft to trap and snare victims. It argues such morally barren entertainment cultivates a self justifying view while condemning the hollow rewards of notoriety.
Washington reports isolationist and nationalist factions frame the Wisconsin primary as a rejection of Roosevelt and internationalism. Gerald L. K. Smith and others push for America First alignment with Republicans while Dewey distances himself. The New York Daily News argues the public distrusts international entanglements, favoring a defensive stance. The piece ponders party realignments and potential shifts of independents and former Democrats.
On a dinner evening you battle a bad cold in the sneezing stage. You fear breaking social etiquette by canceling, since guests are expected to attend and not to omit a social obligation.
Fifty years ago local notices list Sing Lee obtaining Geary law registry, Point of Rocks vote tally with C M Boyle winning Burgess, councilors elected, Col D Winebrener buying Indian Springs for 350, a fire destroying a large stable near Caleb Lewis farm, losses include horses cows and machinery, and Fredericktown Savings Institution directors elected with Jacob Rohrback succeeding the late James M Hood.
Nineteen delinquents must settle tax accounts by Monday or face property auctions at the Court House. An Automobile Show drew upwards of 40 cars, open noon to 1 pm. Lutheran church dedication at Walkeraville postponed due to weather and material delays. Methodist Protestant conference assigns pastors to Buckeystown New Market Liberty and Taneytown.
4726-Lewis Morris born in Massisania N Y died 1798. 1782-David Rittenhouse born Philadelphia died 1796. 1850-William H Welch born Norfolk Va died 1934. 1838-Frederick E Pond born Wis died 1925. 1869-Harvey W Cushing born Cleveland died 1935. 1730 New York City Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue dedicated. 1838 Jumbo the elephant arrives in New York. 1920 Outlaw railroad strike spreads. 1933 CCC recruits gather East. 1939 Hull condemns Italy invasion of Albania. 1942 Vichy protests US recognition of Free France. 1942 Non essential building halted by WPB. 1943 Roosevelt hold-the-line order. Birthdays include Dennis Chavez Mary Pickford Chase Sonja Henie Frank Shay Margaret Ayer Barnes. Today Horoscope notes amiable nature and scientific curiosity with aid from opposite sex.
The week blends sacred observances with war reports and local news. Veterans call for pre induction tests, civic events, baseball reports, and community actions as Frederick features parklike Easter activities, damaged by weather and buoyed by civic pride. Local officials discuss water plant improvements, welfare aid, and waste paper drives while courts and police address juvenile delinquency and probate matters. Community leaders, teachers, and veterans share updates on schools, churches, and wartime service as April weather unsettles plans yet enriches the town’s Easter mood.
Washington columnist Peter Edson analyzes Rush D. Holt's bid in West Virginia for governor in the May 9 primary. The piece frames Holt's prewar isolationist stance as a potential test of isolationist strength while noting other 1944 Senate races and Holt’s possible return to Washington. Editors Damron Brice and Wellman offer varied views on Holt's appeal and the role of his past positions.
Dorothy Dix notes that quick wartime marriages risk failure as couples discover surprising flaws after living together. She cites letters from women who forgot spouses names, lacked addresses, or faced polygamous realities, warning that many young unions end in disappointment and regret.
The piece argues against marrying strangers for romance and overseas unions. It stresses that lasting marriage rests on tested congeniality and suitability, noting that love at first sight often vanishes, while enduring partnerships come from proven compatibility.
The Bentztown Bard honours Frederick tonian Mrs Francis H Markell who died last week at Frederick City Hospital. She excelled in history research and patriotism with leadership roles in the D A R the Colonial Dames Maryland historical societies and Frederick County.
A compact historical item referencing the New England Primer phrase about Adams fall and humankind sin. The line reflects early American religious primer usage and moral instruction from colonial-era schooling.
British censorship favors upbeat wartime reporting from American correspondents about an imminent cross channel invasion. The piece notes a media show designed to influence Nazi nerves, with Lt General Bradley downplaying casualty fears. It argues weather and top command decisions must dictate the exact day and hour of invasion.
The report notes Eisenhower faces a prime concern over timing for the initial rush as the exact day and hour remain unknown. It is likely to be decided at the last moment based on current weather conditions.
In a reflection on Easter, the author recalls the sunrise at the sepulcher and Jesus appearing to the disciples in Jerusalem and Emmanus. The piece emphasizes credible witness accounts and the enduring impact of the message, urging readers to feel Him among them and hear “Peace be unto you.”
A compact note explains common misuses and pronunciations. It highlights phrases like we shall be extremely grateful, notes estate stress on the Ac cent, clarifies spellings symbol symmetry, and offers a daily vocabulary goal using impropriety with example sentences.
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