The News Publishes Afternoon Edition August 24 1943
The Frederick Md newspaper notes a daily afternoon edition with subscription rates and Associated Press affiliation. The item lacks a clear news event but records postal and publishing details and urges real-name letters to the editor.
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Txcap
Qreat Southeen Ptg & FG. CO
Frederick Meax
Mmaasaber
Mage Corr
Associated Press
Ted
Kal News
Frederick
Success In Retail Trade In Wartime Economy
Retail trade proved resilient twenty months into the war with total sales 12 percent above last year. American producers kept supply flowing despite time restrictions and labor shortages, aided by cheaper goods and wartime fabric economies. Shipments survived the U boat threat and shipping captains pledged eventual return to foreign ports with goods consumers want. Stores may reopen after the war as war plant opportunities and rationing pains ease. dealers and workers earned credit for service during the difficult period.
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United States
Blessing Of Good Water In Rural Life
The piece reflects on the importance of reliable water supply, noting soldiers in Africa suffer without tested water and contrasting that with rural homes where water is piped directly for instant use. It highlights the relief felt when water first reaches a house from a hill or spring.
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Africa
Aone
Lur's Weather Blues Highlight a Heat Wave
The memoir style piece describes a scorching day with Lur’s bragging about heat and a weather record in the hometown. It notes the sizzling heat, the town’s glow, and a longing for a cooler shower to cool the bake.
Wright plant's engine output drop fuels wartime scrutiny
Washington reports the Wright Aeronautical engine plant in Ohio faces a near 83 percent drop in monthly engine production. The Army Air Corps and the Truman committee clash over responsibility while Guy Vaughan defends decades old inspection practices as inspectors push for safety and speed to meet war needs.
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Washington
Truman Committee
Senate
Wright Aeronautical
Ohio
Denly
Army Air Corps Command
Truman
Army Air Corps
Guy Vaughan
Army
Independent Hose Company hosts Baltimore delegation trophy
At a special meeting of the Independent Hose Company chaired by Jacob Rohrback a Baltimore Veteran Volunteer Firemen’s Association delegation presented a trophy in appreciation of hospitality shown during the June firemen’s demonstration. The drought threatens inferior county fair agricultural exhibits this year. Charles P. Levy and others registered at the Maryland Building for the World’s Fair. Nellie Beckley from Mt. Waesot Asses Brekler on South Market Street.
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Independent Hose Company
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association of Baltimore
Jacob Rohrback
Baltimore
Hose Company
Charles P. Levy
John W. Dean
Stewart Dean
William J Houck
Eugene A. Grove
William A. Markell
Maryland
Nellie Beckley
Mt Wae
Brekler
South Market
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
The August 24 1973 column recalls 15 000 plus attendees planned for corner stone ceremonies at a home site and a Fair Grounds auto race lineup with seven events Also noted are social visits by individuals from Nottingham England and local families and a Frederick County war memorial site selection meeting scheduled for 3 pm in a civic location The Bar Association memorial eulogy for Judge Edward C Peter and floral emblem committee appointments are listed with members Alban M Wood Clinton McSherry and Leslie N Coblentz.
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the News
Fair Grounds
James WH Shreave
Nottingham
Englas
Margaret Wehler
Charles E. Wehler
West View Terrace
Saree Wehler
Ohio
Rorai
States
Frederick County
Vtica
BAR Association
Edward C. Peter
Alban M. Wood
Clinton McSherry
Leslie N. Coblentz
Notable Historical Births and Events List
A compiled rundown of historical anniversaries with births and notable events. Includes figures like Joseph E. Worcester Theodore Parker Edward Tuck Charles Follen McKim Paul Rader Earl Derr Biggers Edison patent filings and Alaska statehood. Also notes wartime actions and public notices from various years.
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Joseph E. Worcester
New England
Bedford
N. H
Theodore Parker
Boston
Lexington
Mass
Edward Tuck
Exeter
Monte Carlo
Charles Follen McKim
New York
Chester Co. Pa
Paul Rader
Denver
Earl Derr Biggers
WG Task
War decisions in Quebec set path for global blow
The Quebec war council nears finalization of unconditioned surrender terms under Roosevelt and Churchill. Plans focus on major offensives across Europe and Asia, leveraging growing air and sea fleets to strike from east and west and push toward decisive victories before September rains.
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Quebec
Atlantic
Pacific
Chateau Frontenac
Todase
Kharkov
Russia
Poltava
Kharkov-Poltava
Dnieper
Dnieperopetrovsk
Kermenchug
Sea of Azov
Berlin
Bryansk
Smolensk
Taganrog
Don-Donnets
Stalingrad
Tunisia
Sicily
Roosevelt
T. V. Soong
Chiang Kai- Shek
China
Japan
China Sea
Bible Thought And Biographical Sketches In One Page
Horoscope and brief biographical notes mix cites of noted figures and places. It includes references to Mark Twain born in Wyoming, Ruth Baker Prats as ex New York Congresswoman, Willy Pogany of New York, Prof Walter P Eaton Yale, Dex ten Reezer Reed College president, and Ace tun May. The horoscope predicts an accomplished elite turn with a caution toward a complaining nature and suggests schooling the mind to contentment for success.
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Acc
Quebec Conference Press Shows No News For Public
The Clarendon Hotel in Quebec serves as press HQ for the Quebec Conference of top officials but delivers little news. Reporters roam, telegraph operators log vast words, and censorship trims weather and events while the public awaits decisive disclosures.
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Clarendon
Office of Censorship
Solomon Islands
Quebec
Joshua Fit Battle Of Jericho Leader Of Ancient Israel
Review of Joshua Leader of a United People by Rogers Mac Veash and Thomas G Costan. It frames biblical miracles as credible human actions shaped by geography archaeology and historical context, presenting Joshua as a formidable leader with flaws and political stakes in dealing with Canaanite kings.
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Joshua
Rogers MacVeash
Thomas G. Costan
Doubleday-Doran
Jordan
Jericho
Avuan
Canaan
Egypt
New Stamp Honors Netherlands Flag 5 Cents
The newly issued postage stamp is a 5 cent value depicting the flag of the Netherlands. About 65 000 enemy prisoners are believed interned in the country, more than half German. Bob Hope was born in England. Fathers aged 18 to 37 are slated for draft on or after October 1. The two heaviest woods in the country are ironwood and henum vitae.
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Office of Censorship
Dana Cohen
U. S. Office of War Information
M. R. K. Burge
Ministry of Information
Netherlands
Bob Hope
England
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