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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1942
Page
4
The News of Frederick Maryland publishes subscription rates and policies for mail subscriptions and the paper’s editor and correction assurances. The issue is dated Tuesday April 21 1942 and notes the paper’s association and postal details.
An editorial discusses bread as an ancient staple and argues against bread rationing in the current war. It notes U S wheat abundance, Canada’s crops, and storage challenges while contrasting England’s bread ban and Greek prices under Nazi occupation. It cites Philip Pillsbury predicting no wheat shortages here.
A Washington column argues for a voluntary wartime truce between Republicans and Democrats to refrain from campaigning and to focus on the war. It explores how avoiding a national political fight could preserve unity, prevent antiwar sentiment from shaping Congress, and influence potential 1942 results and future politics. It notes the administration would face pressure over minority rights and economic policy while considering unity to win the war.
Dr. Albert Eide Parr, 41, named head of the American Museum of Natural History in New York, says wartime constraints shrink global research while boosting hemispheric studies. The oceanographer led Yale's Peabody Museum for four years and argues Americans must focus more on problems at home.
Dr Evan Davies a British educational leader in the United States explains British technical colleges have trained hundreds of thousands of war workers and now focus on women as the war lasts longer American experience will mirror this shift with more women absorbed in war industry and voluntary courses now may prevent compulsory training later. Hog prices reach twenty year highs on the Chicago market with bacon as a wartime perk noted.
At the meeting of the Board of Aldermen last night the resignation of Clerk George F. Hane was accepted and H Dorsey Etchison reelected in his stead on motion of Mr Yeakle. Salaries of city officials retained, mayor’s salary set at 400 per year. Rev M Hench Walker s ville moved to city and will occupy the Bively property at Market and Fifth. An extra story to be added to Gem Steam Laundry on West Patrick. Lewis Mehrling has a cat that can open a door. sister claims feet wipe by command. Shockstown Debating Society picks next topic: Resolved that war is a greater evil than intemperance. Affirmative team: C Hoffman, C E Kline, J W Grove. negative team: A Wickless, G Smith, A F Wickless, C A Wickless.
The State Roads Commission awarded a 363 mile contract to Thomas Bennett and Hunter Westminster to construct the road from New Windsor to Union Bridge at a cost of 183 855, completing a good link between the city and Westminster. A junior fire company committee approved discontinuing the chemical tank on the engine after 19 years of service. Judge Glenn H Worthington received a prisoner plea for reducing a one year term to six months.
A review of Sherwood Andersons memoirs covers his view of the American Mercury circle led by H L Mencken and figures like Eugene ONeill Theodore Dreiser Willa Cather and Ernest Hemingway It traces Andersons rise from poverty in the Midwest to Chicago advertising to publishing Winesburg Ohio and his later life in Virginia emphasizing people over wealth and his belief life is the great adventure.
The animal boasts an exceptionally specialized foot, described as a toe dancer like movement on the very tip of a single toe, noted as the most advanced form of its kind.
The article weighs Tokyo reports of bombing Tokyo and Japanese cities against Soviet and Allied moves. It examines whether Japan seeks to deter Russia and avoid Hitler’s assault, suggesting Tokyo aims to probe American reach and signal staying out of the Russo Nazi conflict while signaling jeopardy from long distance air raids.
Earl L. Douglass argues church strength lies in active membership not hypocrites. He notes inertia from professing Christians choosing comfort over service and urges readers to support the church now as society searches for God. Copyright Babson Newspaper Synd.
A LUFBURROW poem urges choosing friends by their proven reliability and truthfulness. It contrasts those who keep promises with those who overpromise and fail, asking readers to consider whether their own word can be trusted and whether they embody dependable character.
Quoted lines echo Romans 14 7 and Owen Meredith stressing unity and purpose. The excerpt frames humans as Heaven s instruments and asserts work as destiny rather than design.
Edson reports on the anticipated 115 600 Japanese Americans moved from Pacific coast areas by May end to temporary centers. The piece notes potential claims over property, the Army and WRA involvement, and the plan for final relocation options including an Indian reservation in New Mexico.
A rundown of notable anniversaries and birthdays, listing pioneers like Alexander Anderson and John Muir, and events such as the Black Hawk War enlistment of Abraham Lincoln and the San Jacinto battle. Includes birthdays of Dr. Harkness and Princess Elizabeth, with brief notes on 20th century milestones and horoscopes.
A discussion notes that native traits influence resistance to opposition, combining force and diplomacy to enable success when channeled appropriately. The writing cautions that misdirected traits could create enemies and hinder progress, emphasizing measured application for a successful life.
Rev C L Thompson urged a large Glade Valley Community Association meeting to match the future or face oblivion. Program led by Nannie L Reddick Audrey Mercer and Emma Devilbiss with Devotions by Rev Dr Atvill Conner.
George Tucker explains military terms and ranks with Q and A from The Army Officer's Manual. Topics include brass hat origin queen of battles standards colors ensigns court martial types death penalties during war and equivalences between Army and Navy ranks.
This item presents a vocabulary lesson noting misuses and pronunciation tips for words like gotten and advertise ment. It emphasizes daily vocabulary growth and defines radical as affecting vital principles with an example question to consider.
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