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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1943
Page
4
The News a Freder ick Md daily paper notes subscription rates 60 cents per year 5.00 for a year and lists Associated Press credit. The issue carries local news and editorials with emphasis on proper attribution and real-name letters.
The article notes Sicily and Palermo historical milestones from Carthage to Garibaldi and the Punic Wars, then shifts to American soldiers sweeping across Sicily creating contemporary history. It contemplates their hopes to tread Berlin Rome and Tokyo, linking past empires with present action.
The piece notes rising resistance among Latin American workers to American efficiency drives in rubber production. It cites Brazil Peru and Bolivia as primary sources with current year prospects at 35000 tons and potential 70000 tons next year, far short of the 100000 ton goal, while transportation remains a major hurdle.
A physics demonstration of successive colliding spheres illustrates energy transfer. The article notes a chain reaction of bouncing balls and references current events: an aerial Al-Ned incident affecting Hungary Romania and Bulgaria amid Axis links. Stockholm reports Italy's downfall sparks a quarrel between King Boris and Premier Filofiof over responsibility for Bulgaria's Axis ties.
A 1940s dental note by Howard W Blakeslee discusses chewing peeled and quartered oranges to aid mouth cleanliness and vitamin intake. It cites a University of Illinois study by Isaac Schour and Bernard Sabat, noting teeth cleansing by pulp, the role of diet, and the multiplication effect of harmful agents with mouth condition. It warns war workers face mouth risks and explains how clean mouths resist damage.
Unconfirmed reports suggest Budapest has issued peace signals as the Hungarian cabinet meets repeatedly to shape a new policy. Romania’s stance is opaque, but unrest linked to the Hakan debacle implies similar caution. Oil fields control remains a key leverage for Allied bombing aims. Joliet’s noted historical journey marks a distant aside.
A pet parrot escaped from Mrs H B Showman on North Market Street and was captured near Dr J A Williamson’s home. Prof Apple, new principal of the Woman's College, visited the city and county to arrange schooling. About 3,000 people attended yesterday's Emancipation celebration with speeches, amusements, a parade, fakirs, and watermelon selling at 3 cents a slice. Fire across High Street burned about 30 acres of woodland and extended northeast toward previously burned ground. J M Birely of this city added his name to the list seeking the seminary presidency from the Ramynhean agency.
Local column notes from August 11, 1923. Gov Ritchie begins campaign for renomination at Winchester Hall. Early nominations include Wai M Storm for States Autor nes and William J. Grave for State Seager. Second Battalion Guard units return from Saunders Range training. Mrs Miriam Rhoderick's daughter injured in a barn mishap. Augustus Roderick bruised when wagon struck by a large automobile near Feaga ville. two bones fractured in left arm.
An NEA article by Dr. Thomas outlines ragweed as the primary hay fever pollen, its airborne spread, and severe symptoms. It explains how pre season injections aim to desensitize patients over years, reducing severity though not guaranteeing a cure, with asthma risk during season.
English lesson notes discuss misused phrases and pronunciation. The entry highlights common errors and offers examples to expand vocabulary with the word impassioned meaning full of warm feeling and ardent.
The article previews forthcoming Anglo American high level talks led by Churchill Roosevelt and outlines potential Allied thrusts against Axis powers. It details campaigns in Sicily near Messina and Randazzo with Cape Orlando communications at risk, plus imminent Soviet pressure around Kharkov and Murafa as German defenses bend under a widening front.
A reader's Q and A exchange covers Eyebrow Saskatchewan location, scuttlebutt as Navy slang for rumor, Huls bombed by the RAF with a Ruhr objective, a claimant to the Spanish throne Infante Don Juan, and Henry Kaiser's shipyard achievement launching a small aircraft carrier in Puget Sound.
A wartime report warns Nazi propaganda remains strong in the United States despite Hitler’s defeat. It documents funding mysteries, distribution of pamphlets and magazines, and a broad isolationist-leaning current backed by figures like Wheeler Nye Fish Hoffman Shafer Ratkin and others. It highlights few crusaders against the drive and notes ongoing efforts by Dillard Stokes L M Birkhead Henry Hoke and John Carlson to expose and counter Nazi influence.
Handicraft show classifications announced by Frederick's playgrounds director Mrs Helma Hann Bowers for a Thursday evening event at the band shell in 73 entries accepted between 2 and 4 pm. Judges named include Mrs Paul G Johnson and others. prizes vary by item with several first prize only categories and multiple place prizes for mats window pockets and painting categories.
Eight Frederick County Volunteer firemen received certificates after completing University of Maryland fire service extension training. James J Just presented the certificates at Lime Clopper lodge in Mountaindale. Recipients included Roger A Etzer Charles E Troxell Charles F Bell W Bar Storm Ray Glanhill Merril Zeigler Luther Horine and David Ratbone. Refreshments followed the ceremony.
At a regular Presbyterian Sunday school meeting Bobbie Leather was invested as assistant denner with Denner Bobbie Brandfield officiating. Stephen Langley steps back to a paper route. David Berger joins the pack, assigned to Brandfield's den. Several tests were passed and games played. Seminary Opens Sept 1 in Gettysburg. The Lutheran Theological Seminary will begin its 118th year September 1 with about 80 students. Gettysburg College ends summer session September 4 and starts its 112th year September 23. The Chinese war reshapes national unity and language as soldiers gain esteem.
Today in history lists events from 1700s to 1940s including Benjamin Franklin founding the first circulating library in Philadelphia and a Spanish occupation reaching St. Louis. It notes 1909 first radio SOS off Cape Hatteras and 1941 Roosevelt actions on installment buying. Births include U. S. Senator Raymond Willis, Rear Admiral Ross McIntire, ex Governor Gifford Pinchot, and Carrie Jacobs-Bend.
A retrospective note highlights ex governor M Clifford Townsend of Indiana born Blackford County, doctor Hugh Cabot of Boston born Beverly Massachusetts and an obituary style line for a 81 year period. The horoscope calls natives studious diligent and promising, with intelligence and generosity predicting good fortune today.
A reflection on the reality of divine wrath and punishment in the Bible. The author argues God’s love and justice are balanced with wrath, noting sinful conduct harms self and others and that unpunished evil would erode goodness. Copyright Babson Newspaper Syna.
Brief devotional note referencing Romans 13 11 and a work titled Patience and Gentleness is Power by Leigh Munt. The item presents a religious quotation and the author attribution in a compact card form.
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