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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1943
Page
4
The newspaper stub notes Associated Press rights and policy on corrections and author identity, with date and Frederic address details. It outlines editorial standards and indicates the edition is a Saturday issue from August 21, 1943.
A Senate subcommittee report shows nearly 100000 men rejected for military service due to illiteracy. Experts say illiteracy undercuts political participation and weakens democracy, urging swift erasure of ignorance through education and access to birthright citizenship.
Today in history notes multiple events and births. James Lick, 1795, born Fredericksburg Pennsylvania, donor to observatory. William Kelly, 1811, ironworks pioneer, born Bethlehem, died 1886. Joan Fritz, 1812, iron and steel engineer. 1834-1900 era figures. 1843-1000 years ago? William Pepper born Philadelphia. 1834-Frank Munsey born Mercer Maine, died 1925. Birthdays include Queen Marie of New York, Maj Gen John F. Ryan, D. Edward Schneider, Roark Bradford, William F. ONeil and others.
Allied medical units in North Africa report fast evacuation of American casualties from Sicily to North Africa. Doctors used planes, hospital ships, mules and captured German vehicles to move the wounded quickly despite rough terrain and a fast-changing battle. A third of casualties went by air, with hospital ships providing full operating facilities on half-day routes.
Reynolds Tobacco in Salem notes a 54 year ago horoscope predicting an amiable social nature and goodwill toward others. It advises practical steps toward success by focusing on duties, friendliness, and helping others.
A set of quiz questions discusses Pacific bombing by the U.S. first since February, a hit on La Scala in Milan with little damage, and culinary advice to prevent tainted cream from curdling. It contrasts Carlo Sforza roles, and names Italy’s propaganda chief Virginio Gayda.
Fifty years ago notes from The Columns of The News dated August 21 1893 describe local laborers near Araby willing to cut corn for $1 a day and board. Dr H H Hopkins and sons and Frank Downey of New Market captured four raccoons using a novel method with a treetop trap and chloroform, one young raccoon becoming a pet. Lewis A Rice, secretary of the Francis Scott Key Memorial Fund, receives odd letters from people misunderstanding the fund, including a Delaware woman seeking $30 for a monument to her husband. A local nine led by Tom Gittinger beat the Maryland Tract team 3 to 1 in the season's best game, allowing only five hits.
Thomas W. Miller will speak at the fifth annual Maryland American Legion convention with over 500 delegates expected. Frederick County Products, Inc plans an ice plant expansion to 10 000 tons yearly. The county peach crop is large with 10 000 to 12 000 bushels anticipated at McCall orchards after frost reduced last year. Atlantic City Night was observed at Brad dock Heights with a grand march by children and over 600 admissions.
The Russia press calls for a prompt Allied cross channel action as Allied leaders gather in Quebec to outline grander strategy. The piece weighs Russian expectations, timing, and the risk of premature moves that could spark resistance across Europe while stressing the need for coordinated Allied offensive on east, west, and south fronts.
The piece reviews wartime updates, local officials, school activities, WAVES and WAAC training, a new service club plan, and a county court house redecoration. It notes a milder autumn like sun, drought concerns, and ongoing weather impacts on crops, bonds, and daily life. It also recalls Miss Mary Fulmer’s passing near 100 and mentions sermons, college calls, and local governance topics.
The piece urges national unity and cheerful resolve to support the war, praising the USA and freedom. It notes the Navy's improved K-type airship with 400000 cubic yards of gas capacity and hints it may debut this year to aid the war. It remarks on potential invasions from Sicily and England and predicts a weekend of great significance.
A Washington dispatch notes Allied air power and deception aim to bewilder Nazi leadership. It discusses expected invasion timing, reconnaissance, and the shifting balance as Germany defends rather than attacks Europe, with emphasis on air bombardment and strategic dispersal of ships and troops.
Berlin born Rabbi Harris Hirschberg, serving Frederick, reflects on his grandfather who came to Texas as a cabin boy, joined the Confederate Army as a lieutenant, married in Germany, and dreamt of returning to the United States but never did. His older brother recalls the grandfather’s songs of Yankee Doodle.
Deed transfers record between multiple couples in the county with $10 each. Additional transfers show small sums between pairs. Marriage licenses list Richard C Young and Betty M Lehigh of Wrightsville and others with ages. Equity case Claude Smith vs Louise Smith seeks absolute divorce. A note mentions over 198 miles of welding and cutting for Liberty Ship construction.
A note on vocabulary explains misspellings and mispronunciations for words like debacle fissure and obsession. It defines obsession as a persistent and unescapable preoccupation with an idea or emotion and gives an example about perpetual motion.
A religious verse cites Jeremiah 9 23 urging not to boast in wisdom strength or riches. The text notes pride as a root of error, reflecting Ruskin’s warning about hubris in daily life.
Dr Thomas D Masters outlines an NEA guide stressing that most industrial eye injuries are preventable. He urges pre employment eye exams, proper protective goggles, and helmet use for welding, with emphasis on fit, enclosure, ventilation, and glare or radiation filtration to reduce accidents and fatigue.
A quirky Q and A style piece on proper wedding etiquette covers invitations, staying for receptions, addressing invitations, gift notes, and visiting practices. It also notes an Army camp engagement scenario with guidance and ends with a fact about an Australian dragonfly clocking a mile a minute in flight.
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