News-Post Court St. Frederick Md. Subscription Rates
The News-Post of Frederick Maryland lists subscription rates by carrier or mail at 35 cents a month and 4 dollars 6 cents a year with prepaid main subscriptions. It is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press. The AP dispatches are exclusive for republication unless credited otherwise. Entered as second class matter at the Fredericim post office.
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Frederim
George B. McCleery a loss to Frederick community
The death of George Beall McCleery leaves Frederick mourning a major local businessman and beloved neighbor. Known for self made success and fair dealings in business, he also served his church and charitable groups with humor and integrity. His actions spoke louder than words, earning him respect as a true Christian and civic figure.
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George Beall McCleery
Frederick
Los
McCleery
George McCleery
Veterans
Memorial Park
Culler
State Roads Commission
Trinity Chapel
W. Leslie Burger, Jr
Donald Clem
Court House
Frederick City Hospital
Thomas J. Wheeler
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Thurmont
William O Wertenbaker
George B McCleery
Shipping Crisis Threatens Allied Supply Lines In World War II
The article notes a steady decline in available merchant ships for the United Nations over four months due to Pacific war losses and German submarine activity. It warns that submarines threaten Atlantic routes, risk supply chains, and strain merchant crews, with Norway lacking yards and Japan nearing a new offensive. It urges decisive anti submarine action to prevent German victory on all fronts this year.
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United Nations
Pacific
America
United States
Norway
Russia
Murmansk
Mind Your Manners Quiz From A Practical Guide
A social etiquette test covers passing a pitcher with the handle toward the recipient, stating your name to the switchboard as This is Mrs. Brown, not asking to squeeze the last juice from a grapefruit, serving clam chowder in a soup plate, and the woman going first to find seats in a movie with a specific best phrasing for greeting an escort.
Profit Limitation Question Hits American Industry Amid War Profits
Washington reports industrial and business leaders slow to address rising public opinion on profit limits in war work. Negotiated contracts reduced costs while profits remain large in several firms. The House naval affairs committee has saved 33 million by probing contracts, urging voluntary profit restraint and potential policy action.
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Washington
Treasury
House! David Lawrence Naval Affairs Committee
Representative Vinson
Kentucky
War and Navy Departments
Man About Manhattan at Hitchcock Party
At a cocktail party for Alfred Hitchcock in New York, guests split between talking shop and being seen. Among the social climbers were a statuesque blonde and a tall, slender man needing a haircut, presumed in radio, with aspirations unclear and a bravado admired.
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George Tucker
New York
Alfred Hitchcock
Hollywood
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News, April 18 1892
A collage of town notes records oddities and events from April 18 1892. ALEXANDER WOODWARD’s colt hydrant trick draws and waters, then stops. A trio of swarthy Scotishmen with bagpipes toured the town. Frank M. Wills drew a full house at the Opera House for Two Old Cronies. Easter events included the United Drum Band ball at United Hall and Frederick Riflemen Easter ball at the Rink. A pair of Keefer squirrels produced six young and prospered. The famed Frederick dentist who left for Liberia writes to return home, weary of Africa, seeking to come back.
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the News
Alexander Woodward
North Market Street
Frank M. Wills
Opera House
United Drum Band
United Hall
Frederick Riflemen
Charles Keefer
Philip T. Gross
Frederick
Liberia
Twenty Years Ago Local News From The Columne Of The News
George Wilson opened a potato cup plant at 23 East Fourth Street and shipped first product yesterday. Francis Scott Key Post American Legion expects about 975 from musical comedy proceeds to fund a Legion home. William J. Grove urged a 35 mph speed limit to reduce accidents. Brunswick High School baseball crushed Middletown 21 to 3 as Mills hit two homers and five total bases, with five stolen bases by the Railroaders.
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East Fourth Street
Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion
Opera House
Miguis
Legion
William J. Grove
Brunswick
Middletown
E Mills
Memory of Hitchcock and a Night of Quiet Glamour
The scene centers on a party where a movie actress, rumored Mrs. Hitchcock, mingles with others while a struggling actor works to be noticed by Alfred Hitchcock. A red‑headed man nicknamed Red, real name Norman Lloyd, and others dance with professional flair at the Rainbow Room, revealing backstage ambitions and a desire to entertain without care for attention.
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Hitchock
Hitchcock
Norman Lloyd
Rainbow Room
Luf burrows urges stoic care amid wartime shortages
In a solemn note from N. A. Lufburrow, the writer laments shortages facing soldiers and civilians, urging resilience and self sacrifice. He highlights the distant sources of food and calls for no complaints, trusting in communal fortitude during lean times.
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Prucer
N. A. Lufburrow
Saturday Chat Girl About Town in War Years
A lively April roundup of town and country life features blooming blossoms, fishing trips, gardening, and wedding scenes set against wartime realism. It notes blackouts, fuel shortages, and drafts affecting police uniforms, plus community events, ceremonies, and obituaries.
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Philippines
Australia
Pubic
Braddock
Hood College
Fort Meade
Hood
Clarence L. Marsh
Sumatra
Red Cross
Mercersburg Admits Cum Laude Society Members
Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg Pennsylvania held an initiat ion ceremony this morning admitting eight high ranking seniors to the Cum Laude Society including Henry TL. Stahr Jr son of the college president. The event marks a distinguished honor for the graduating class and highlights the school’s academic achievements.
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Mercersburg
Mercersburg Academy
Henry TL. Stahr, Jr
Henry I Stahr
Hood College
Frederick, Ma
Patent Committee Targets Old Ideal of Edison Era
Edson surveys the shift from the Edison dream to wartime patent reforms. Senate hearings expose monopoly controls on processes for machine tools, magnesium, aluminum, and more. proposed law would allow government licenses during emergencies with royal tolls, condemning alien-held patents if needed. Washington debates socialization fears while citing 1941 mineral production figures and aluminum growth.
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Peter Edson Washington
Thomas A. Edison
P. S
Congress
U. S
Senate Committee On Patents
Congressional
Senate
Washington
Department of Justice
United States
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Cheyenne
Wyo
Robert M. la Follette, Jr
Madison
Wis
Washington Metals Bureau of Mines
Vocabulary Note on Commonly Misused Words Today
A compact lesson highlights usage and pronunciation errors with a focus on words like somewhere and tolerable. It urges building vocabulary by mastering one word daily, citing Horace on patience and endurance.
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Horace
Bible Thought And I Will Bring The Land Into Desolation
A brief excerpt cites Leviticus 26 32 and Horace Mann on punishment as prevention from evil noting enemies will be astonished. The fragment reflects religious and moral commentary rather than current events.
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Gove
Horace . Mann
I Am Tired Of Being Scolded Editorial Fire About War Duty
An editorial from Huntington West Virginia Herald Advertiser argues against government scolding during wartime. It questions who demands “business as usual” and defends industrials farmers and workers, noting no clear evidence of profiteering while urging sacrifice and unity. It uses named groups and leaders to challenge claims.
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News-Post
Frederick Persons
Washington
Himelf
Morgans
Rockefellers
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