Frederic News August 17 1942 Dispatches
The Frederic news header from August 17 1942 includes defined rates and policies for correspondence and letters to the editor. It notes that erroneous reflections on individuals or firms will be corrected upon notification. The publication is a member of the Associated Press and records are entered at the Frederic post office.
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Fighting War at Solomon Islands Marks Allied Offensive
The Solomon Islands battle marks the first major American offensive of the war with a coordinated sea and air attack backed by landing forces. The move interrupts possible Japanese plans, echoes past Coral Sea outcomes, and aims to open a path to Australia while also striking at Aleutian targets to hinder Siberian and European Russian aid. MacArthur framed this as the fighting war he promised, making the Solomon action a milestone.
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Solomon Islands
Coral Sea
Australia
Solomon
Curtin
America
Britain
Hasta
Aleutians
Russia
Siberia
European
MacArthur
Strength For Today By Earl L Douglass
A meditation on the value of middle aged workers and seasoned judgment over youth. It cites Henry Ford as an example, arguing that experience and long years of labor enable continued contribution beyond age sixty five. The piece defends veteran industrialists against retirement pressures and champions ongoing productivity.
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Earl L. Douglass
Henry Ford
Tas
Baboon Newspaper
Bible Thought Charity in Public Life
Bible thought on charity cited by a church figure, urging generous concern for all humankind. The stray line echoes a sentiment of universal mercy and duty beyond sectarian bounds, with brief scriptural reference attached.
Clamor for changing models slows wartime production
Washington commentator David Lawrence argues that public pressure to alter war models and slow shipments undermines existing production plans. He says time is scarce, civilian meddling risks derailing established orders, and trust in Army and Navy decisions is essential to deliver weapons, ships, and troops on schedule.
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Washington
David Lawrence
Norway coastline spans twelve thousand miles in length
The coastline of Norway is described as about 12,000 miles long, roughly half the Earth's equatorial circumference.
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Norway
Equator
Forty Years Ago Local News From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years back a rodeo of small events unfolds in August 1862. Chicken thieves stole 68 fowl from Dr. D Z Stull at Rocky Springs as they fled, disturbing a fence. John Newman, son of Senator Jacob M Newman, gains admission to the bar after committee review. A Grocers and Businessmen excursion to Island Park ferries 450 riders, with Frederick’s second train adding 200 aboard. The MERRY-GO-ROUND on the northwest addition moves to Hanover, owner William Pierce announces. Charles Wertheimer, on a westward tour, plans to visit San Francisco before returning home.
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the News
D. Z. Stull
Rocky Springs
John
Newman
Jacob M. Newman
Charles W. Ross
Island Park
B. and O
City
Frederick
Northwest
Hanover
William Pierce
Charles Wertheimer
West
San Francisco
Calif
Ciy
Trial date set for William A Stultz in 1922 case
From The Columme Of The News August 17 1922 the trial date for William A Stultz was set for August 29 1922 in Rockville a venue change was requested. The report notes a fourth murder and a suicide within Frederick County with a husband killing his wife and then taking his own life at Union Bridge. Freight cars broke loose near the Pennsylvania crash roads yards damaging track and injuring brakemen. Charles Wertheimer proposed supplying milk at half price to the city and the aldermen were considering the plan.
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Colomme of the News
William A. Stultz
Rockville
Frederick County
Union Bridge
Pennsylvania Craslroads
World War Headlines Stir Hope Amid Global Strife
In Russia signs point to war weariness as German defeats fade. in China and Egypt conflict grows. India faces upheaval as Mahatma Gandhi calls for restraint. Across factories and camps, wartime production surges as Allied resolve remains firm and a hopeful future is sought through greater effort.
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Russia
China
Egypt
Rommel
India
Mahatma
Rationing fines mount as traffic penalties total 10944
The week ending August 12 saw traffic fines reach 10944 with two fatal Baltimore City crashes. The report lists suspensions for William Staub pending insurance, James Day Baker and Monroe Vernon Beall with licenses revoked or suspended, and several drivers fined for speeding, reckless driving, and license violations across towns such as Airy, Sykesville, and Woodbine.
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Baltimore City
William Staub
James Day Baker
West Fourth Street
Monroe Vernon Beall
Yellow Springs
William Henry Coleman
Sykesville
Liicense
Roland Winfield Crabbe
Dr. Airy
Herman Cecil Raymer
Woodbine
Frederick
Carl M. Chronister
Alber
Ward Finnegan
Curtis Andrew Green
Vernon E. Hendershot
Walter K. McPhertson
Raymond B. Porter
Russell Vangvillider
White
Mr. Airy
James Lea Spencer
Sykenville
James E. Hoyle
Charles H. Russell
War Interpreted on U boat Threat and Atlantic Losses
Navy reports show submarine sinkings in Western Atlantic have declined, with gains offset by losses off South America. Convoy systems and armed merchant ships reduced coastal danger, while subs shift to safer lanes. The battle remains fluid as U-boats may return to strike.
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Atlantic
Gulf
Caribbean
South Atlantic
South America
United Nations
Navy Department
Navy
North Atlantic
U. S. Atlantic
Atlantic Coast
Germany
U-boat Command
Dokebealeh Sigihad Adits
South American Hump
Africa
Middle East
India
United States
Dog Steals Show At Carnival Melee In Emmitsburg
A carnival company at Emmitsburg under the Emmitsburg Fire Company banner saw a melee among three pitchmen, Mitchell Watson, Charie Brown, and J. H. Minor. Brown’s dog bit Watson and injured Minor, who also suffered a broken finger. Trooper W. W. Corbin said charges could not be pursued as Brown and Minor declined to prosecute, and Watson was later released.
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Carnival Company
Emmitsburg
J. H. Minor
Browns
Minor
Corbin
Watson
Brown
Westminster Exhibit Helper Leaves County Agent Role
Aug 16 Westminster notes Ches ter M Cisse assistant county farm agent resigned to teach agriculture at Lisbon High school. He helped local boys with exhibits at the Taneytown Fair. Cisse had served as agent for Carol and Piederich counties, succeeding Charles H Remsberg.
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Westminster
Chester M. Cisse
Lisbon High School
Cissell
Carol
Piederich
Charles H. Remsberg
Licenses Issued at Westminster Public Office
Marriage licenses have been issued at Westminster to Warden E Smith and Lucy L Peugh of Sykesville Alan A Tyson and Virgie S Green of Detour and Haniel R Staley and Gloria L Frock of Walkersville.
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Westminster
Warden E Smith
Lucy L. Peugh
Sykesville
Alan A. Tyson
Virgie S. Green
Detour
Haniel R. Staley
Gloria L. Frock
Walkersville
War Comes Home In Midway Film by John Ford
Edson surveys Ford directed Midway in color with Navy backing as war cinema. Ford and crew, amid bites of combat, capture stark realism and Hollywood touches, including staged family closeups, to rally domestic morale. Navy approval remains undecided as timing and release loom.
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Edson
Washington Column
Peter Edson
Washington
Hollywood
John Ford
Navy
Imen
Ford
Department of Agriculture Film Laboratory
Col
William J. Donovan
Donovan
Naval Reserve
Midway
Judy Canova of the Ozarks Finds Path to Stardom
New York, Aug 17. In a wide chat at the Warwick Judy Canova, the Lynn Fontanne of the Canebrakes, traces her rise from Florida radio skits to stage and Republic pictures. She recalls hillbilly roots, yodeling, and songs like Wait for the Wagon and Tumble Weed. Judy, unmarried, 5 ft 5½ in, 125 pounds, has a sister Ann and a brother Zeke, and writes poetry and photographs in spare time.
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Hollywood
New York
Lynn Fontanne
the Everglades
Strand
Broadway
Warwick
Jenny Lind
Ozarks
Miss Canova
Jacksonville
Florida
Sarah Bernhardt
Canebrakes
Republic
Joan of Ozark
Judy
Juliette
Joseph Canova
Antonia Canova
Three Graces
Ann
Zeke
Judy Canova
Calvary Methodist Class Meets with 121 Men Attending
The Leaders Bible Class at Calvary Methodist Church held its Sunday session with 121 men present. Division totals were 59 Red and 47 Blue, with three visitors. The meeting featured remarks by Joan S Grove and prayers led by Millard Crum and William Gosnell.
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Calvary Methodist Church
Today In History and Birthdays Messy Chronology Passage
Today in history lists numerous birth and death dates for figures like David Crockett Ashahel Grant Laura De Force Gordon Peter Collier Harry Thayer Richmond Hobson Robert Fulton Blondin and others with later items noting a 1903 Pulitzer School gift and a 1915 murder case. Birthdays include Hugh S Cumming Frederick Russell Bessie Vonnah Charles Lipman Arthur Newhall Samuel Stritch and Franklin Johnson. Horoscope notes a modest day with limited ambition and a gentle temperament.
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David Crockett
Tennessee
Hawkins Co
Peter Collier
Univ. of Vermont
Chittenango
Harry B. Thayer
Bell Telephone Company
Northfield
Richmond P. Hobson
Spain
Greensboro
Ala
Robert Fulton
Hudson
Clermont
Royal Wit
Nova Scotia
Atlantic
Charles Blondin
Niagara Falls
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Klondike
Alaska
New York
Pulitzer
Columbia Journalism School
Leo M. Frank
Georgia
Hugh S. Cumming
Washington, D. C
U.S. Public Health Service
Virginia
Frederick F. Russell
Boston
U. S. A. Medical Reserve Corps
Auburn
N. Y
Bessie P. Vonnah
St. Louis
Charles H. Lipman
University of California
Russia
Arthur B. Newhall
B. F. Goodrich Company
Washington
Lynn
Mass
Samuel A. Stritch
Chicago
Nashville
Tenn
Franklin W. Johnson
Colby College
Maine
Jay
Daily English Lesson Word Notes and Pronunciations
English lesson notes cover misused words and pronunciations. It explains how to say certain terms like inordinate and modiste, contrasts synonyms such as liberal versus magnanimous, and urges daily vocabulary growth with the quote about using a word three times to own it.
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