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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1942
Page
3
Local August 12 1942 issue page includes subscription rates and notices from The News Frederick Maryland as part of Associated Press dispatches. Mentions of word rights and editor notes appear alongside standard publication boilerplate for wartime era.
The article analyzes a possible Nazi push toward the Caspian Sea and a breakthrough toward Stalingrad to gain control of the Volga and cut off oil supplies. It questions Russia’s reserve manpower and equipment readiness for a counteroffensive and notes detours via the Caspian Sea.
The American Red Cross plans to double its blood collection to 2,500,000 pints in the coming twelve months to aid wounded service members. It cites emergency transfusions and plasma methods as vital to saving lives and aiding recovery, with public response as the uncertain factor.
A humorous column by N. A. Lufburrow suggests envy of others is misplaced as others face unseen troubles. A separate item reports James J. Leahy, a Washington photo salesman, held by city police then released after questioning. The note adds that Wake Island was discovered by the British in 1704.
The article reviews new library acquisitions including Art of Walt Disney by Robert D Field Allan Nevins two volume biography of a celebrated American figure and a photography collection by Margaret Bourke White. It notes gifts and cataloging through Scribner Book Store and highlights various titles on parenting everyday life and historical topics with illustrations and photographs.
Three boys were raised to the rank of Bear Cub at Cub Pack No 1s weekly meeting in the Presbyterian Sunday school rooms Tuesday afternoon. Bobbie Leather Hubert Harp and Billie Goodman Don Chief Jack Fleischman led instruction with assistants Carol Haller and Jimmie Main. Eldridge Whitz promoted to Wolf Cub and Francis Leichert to Bob Cat. Other helpers included Bobbie Rhoderick Lloyd Douglas Charles Ross and Jimmie Arnold. Twenty two of 25 days present at Cub day camp were noted. camp runs at Camp Baker near Braddock Heights through Friday. Pack members were given permission to visit the Monocacy Valley plant next Tuesday afternoon August 18.
Cornwall in the southwest corner of England stands as one of the world’s earliest sources of tin and copper. The region’s ore supply and mining heritage shaped early trade networks and regional economies.
YESTERDAY EVENING RAN DOLPH eight year old son of Prof E C Shepherd fell from a hitching post on West Third street and broke his arm. THE HOUSE OF W MCALLISTER at Brunswick was totally destroyed by fire with contents including a dog canary bird cat gold watch and $45 in money Mrs McAllister ill in bed was rescued. ADVERTISING CAR FOR Miles Orton s circus arrived at 9 o clock this morn ing. FULL DRESS HOP was given by Prof Hanna s summer normal class at Unionville Academy marking the close of three months dancing taught by Prof Jacob Traub. Upton Bridge dancing continued to any arlork to the strains of Pearre Brothers orchestra. AMONG THOSE OUT OF TOWN at present Hon Milton G Urner Denver Col Edward A Gittinger Mississippi Mrs Mallie De Lashmult Winchester Va L E Mulinix and family Miss Emma Pope Emory Grove Camp Douglas Hargett Niggara George M Gittinger Sedgewick Maine Miss Nannie Hellerstein Old Point Comfort Va
Twenty years ago local notes report authorities discovering two stills with five and ten capacity on William A. Stultz property after Policeman John Adams was shot. The item appears in August 12, 1922 column and notes related arrests and juror lists for the Frederick district area.
A lengthy and costly Solomon Islands operation signals a major U S Navy led assault far from base. The plan hinges on convoying fuel and troops across 5 000 miles while coordinating land and air power to seize air bases for further strikes toward Tokyo and beyond. The move cements a two ocean war effort with Navy led amphibious action and requires patient, sustained commitment.
Washington columnist mocks wartime travel speeches by officials a call for a wartime economy of public addresses. He argues transport limits and busy duties make junkets wasteful and proposes synthetic speeches from local leaders as substitutes.
A collage of notable anniversaries and birthdays. Benjamin Bache, Robert Mills, Elizabeth Smith, Abdboit Thayer, Julius Rosenwald, Christoper Mathewson linked to dates and places. Tecumseh meeting with Gen Harrison. inventions by Singer Wilson and Edison. end of the Spanish American War. Prohibition era moves. Tomb of 1931 farm policy and 1941 collaboration pivot. Also lists Today’s birthdays and a horoscope urging humility.
A concise seminar-like meditation contrasts Socrates Plato Aristotle with St Paul Augustine Erasmus Aquinas Shakespeare and Milton. The piece questions whether Jesus is man or God and envisions a compelling vision of Christ confronting modern skepticism. Copyright Babaon Newspaper Synd.
A lesson note explains common English misuse and pronunciation tips. It highlights phrases to replace and definitions for words like aspiration as ardent desire for what is elevated. It encourages daily vocabulary growth and includes example usage.
The piece notes Hitler's drive to seize the Black Sea as a major military objective to cut routes between Europe and Asia. It warns of threats to Novorossiysk and Tuapse, possible internment or destruction of the Soviet fleet, and the broader impact on Axis transport and oil and grain flows amid U boat losses.
Quotation reflects on the righteous Lord and steadfast adherence to truth. The text notes a creed that right is right and must be kept, with reference to Psalm 11:7 and poet Crabbe.
In New York reporter George Tucker profiles Laura Deane Dutton a rising torch singer on Blue Network's Fifteen Minutes From Broadway. He compares her to Ruth Etting Libby Holman Helen Morgan Bea Wain and Dinah Shore noting her club pedigree and self critical practice as she pursues stardom.
The Bussard family reunion will be held at Braddock Heights on Sunday with baskets of food served. A short service for members in the military will be included, led by Mrs. Hattie H. Bussard, who will provide a sprytlss. Special prizes will honor the oldest and youngest attendees and the longest distance traveled, with officers named Stanley R. Bossard, Louis T. Bussard, and Mrs. Hattie H. Bussard heading the event.
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