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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1943
Page
4
The Frederick News outlines subscription prices and policy for reader communications. It notes three cent copies, varying monthly and yearly rates, and that all letters must include the writer’s real name. It also states Associated Press membership and editorial notes on corrections.
The piece likens Hitler and Mussolini to overconfident noncoms who lectured generals and relied on force. Both leaders face ruin as their empires falter, with Mussolini weakened to a refugee and Hitler forced to seek guidance from his officers as German morale strains under ongoing war.
The piece notes Mussolini's retirement signals possible Italian willingness to end the fight. It argues unconditional surrender is bitter for Italy and fears from Hitler and Gestapo may influence decisions. It suggests Allied landings could hasten Axis collapse as Rome nears.
The piece questions whether Axis leaders will elude punishment by fleeing to neutral states after victory. It notes promises from the United States, Britain, and Russia to punish top war criminals and wonders if leaders might imitate Kaiser Wilhelm’s escape to Spain or Switzerland post war and whether the Allies can pursue them.
Washington reports on wartime style as officers pressure WAC leaders to approve changes in millinery to boost recruitment. The piece notes the appeal of more feminine headgear like the WAVE hat, compares uniforms across services, and touches on notable figures such as Maj. Gen. Terry De La Marre and Arthur D. White. It also mentions Harold Ickes and a government car routine, weaving fashion talk with military leadership portraits.
The text questions whether Allies would risk war to capture Hitler in Spain or other Axis sheltering states. It warns that nations aiding these leaders would be deemed outlaw, thus ineligible for world reconstruction aid.
Fifty years ago local items note milk dealers facing shortages as pasture drought lowers supply and some plan raising prices from six to eight cents a quart. Also: the Kemp family of Rocky Springs and others picnicked at White Rock. Emory M. Nusz dies from injuries after an excursion train accident at Point of Rocks. Vandalism hits the Frederick and Opposetown Turnpike fence near the toll gate. H Dorsey Etchison visits Washington and is appointed to the board of land commissioners for opening up Melabai. Local logic quotes Welty Fahrner on peach crops if dry rain arrives.
Twenty years ago August 4 1925 reports recall President Calvin Coolidge beginning his term and proclaiming August 10 as a day of mourning for Harding. Linvdroam may return to a school post while Mrs Motter and her son vacation at Ocean City. Clarence Blethen Hustler is rumored to be sold to a Boston club with about $2.00 involved. Ray Gardner is also mentioned as a scout on the trail.
An article by Dr. Thomas D. Masters discusses how discussions of diet, nutrition, and food costs have become central in everyday life. It notes how privation sharpens taste, praises public health agencies for guiding nutrition, and argues cooking can be an art that elevates simple meals through imagination and balance.
The fragment cites biblical lines about serving two masters and contrasts motives. It references Luke 16 13 and alludes to justice and fidelity, noting the inevitability of divided loyalties and the dangers of using virtue as collateral. The text mixes religious phrases with unclear modern names, offering a dated devotional flavor.
Battle reports from Sielly indicate a narrowing Axis center around Catania Randazzo with Allied forces closing in Adrano Bronte. American Canadian infantry push along minor roads to outflank and sever supply routes, aiming to trap Nazi forces on Etna’s flank as invasion of the Italian mainland looms and Adriatic coast bases are sped to seize.
The Baltimore Conference of Methodists reorganizes its child care program by appointing Rev. F Reid Isaac as general superintendent. The Board of Child Care, created at the annual conference, will consolidate Strawbridge Home for Boys in Sykesville Kelso Home for Girls in Towson and Swartzell Home in Washington. Isaac, who served six years as Strawbridge supervisor, begins immediately to study dependent and delinquent children and develop a broad juvenile aid program.
In a terse wartime missive N. A. Lufburrow urges perseverance as news hints at improving conditions. He notes the war won’t end quickly but any sign of progress is a boon and victory feels nearer, calling people to stay at work and strive for peace.
Court notices record deeds transferring property among John T. Krotmer and Willian Albart Eyler and wife in the city for $10 Jevonte D Wrogress and wife to Francis B. Sappington in the county for $10 Freanes Bo Seppington and wife to Jerome D. Wickless and wife in the county for $10 Robert Clifton Luck and wife et al to Samuel Molesworth in the county for $SIG Armiota M. Dagentari to Kiefer Orrison in the county fid
Washington argues the Pacific war lags due to US and UK allocation choices, urging more air power and greater commitment. It notes Allied delays, misplaced pilots, and rising Japanese base development while calling for renewed emphasis and resources to shorten the conflict and spare American lives.
Washington dispatch reports Raymond J. Funkhouser of Charles Town West Virginia telling the American Forum of the Air that the nation faces wild inflation but can be checked with less borrowing higher taxes and elimination of energy waste He warned that if unchecked inflation could lead to bankruptcy and chaos The speech aired on Mutual network and reflected his Republican stance Annapolis also notes July tax receipts on distilled spirits fell by 18799527 from July 1942 with wine and beer showing declines and July 1943 alcohol taxes totaling 47203732 a sharp drop from the prior year
The report lists 24 hour precipitation ending 8 am with August totals and deficits for Augusta, notes high and low temperatures, and sun moon timings. It records Moon and Sun times for today and tomorrow, plus mentions weather conditions across several towns including Monocacy and Potomac with clear skies at Brunswick.
A compact language note on correct usage and pronunciation. It covers forbidding constructions, mispronunciations of equipage, spelling of install, and synonyms for curse and imprecation. It also highlights the word mundane with pronunciation and a quoted example, ending with a dinosaur fact about the Mesozoic period.
A compact digest lists births and deaths of notable figures across years, including Henry W. Hilliard Russell Sage Oliver P Morton Silas G Pratt Ernest Lundeen and Ernest Lundeen. It notes historic events from Zenger case to the 1942 Moscow message and marks birthdays of Rev. Robert P. Shuler Maj. Gen. Ralph E. Haines William LaVarre and Herbert Hoover.
Brief notes list individuals with origins and ages: Jacob Papish born in London aged 40, HoIgar J Johnson born in Middletown Connecticut aged 47, and a Yale chemist noted as from Poland aged 58, plus Holgar J Johnson as president of the Institute of Life Insurance in New York. Horoscope warns of broad views and warns against sensual desires, mentioning Queen Elizabeth.
A sermon excerpt urges readers that every person is an example to others. It notes younger observers watch our actions and warns that poor example becomes a warning. Quoting Burke and Emerson, it stresses influence through deeds over words and the power of character.
Free Pen al Farm Hagerstown August 3 Four colored inmates of the State Penal Farm at Roxbury near here escaped Walter Harris 20 Mason Keeth 22 James Wright 16 and Claude Williams 20 fled the facility authorities seek the four men and warn residents to report sightings
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