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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1944

Page

4

The News Front Page Notice August 25 1944

The Frederick Md newspaper The News issues a Friday August 25 1944 front page notice. It lists submission rules and policy statements including real-name bylines and AP news use rights.

Gasoline Ration Changes Foreseen After War End

Economists predict easing of gasoline rationing after Germany falls and Japan is defeated. Postwar plans call for doubling A class allotments and full fuel for B class drivers, likely via bulk coupons. Suppressed need for frequent renewals, with rising US production promising ample supply.

Germany Hitler Japan United States

Women Workers Face Postwar Return to Home Pressure

A House committee led by Rep William M. Colmer warns about 16 million women in industry facing pressure to quit for home life as war production relied on their labor. Women enjoy pay, freedom from drudgery, and strong factory demand, complicating plans to return to traditional roles.

House William M. Colmer Mississippi Colmer War Industries Mr. Colmer

Strength For Today by Eat L Douglass and D v We Have A Long Way To Go

The piece ponders if Christ returned to earth in modern times He would face hostility from mob violence political and economic critics and the church would doubt Him Yet it argues the gospel's ethical impact remains far beyond worldly standards and views Jesus as guiding a higher spiritual order than earthly aims.

L. Douglass D. v Christ Earth Fle Jesus Desgai

Intrigue at War Production Board roils Roosevelt era

Washington reports a growing intrigue within the War Production Board as Charles E. Wilson resigns amid factional pressure from New Dealers and the TVA affiliate Julius A Krug emerges as Wilson's likely successor. The White House faces pressure from small business groups wary of reconversion, while Army and Navy favor steady policy.

Washington Roosevelt War Production Board Charles E. Wilson White House Congress Donald Nelson Charles B. Wilson China Cabal Capitol Hill Nelson Atten Ferdinand Eberstadt Wilson Mr. Eberstadt Orent Army Navy Julius A Krug Tennessee Valley Authority WPB Mr. Krug Wisconsin TVA Eberstadt Krug

Eighth Annual Sunday School Reunion Draws Vast Crowd

The Eighth Annual Sunday school reunion was held near Middletown at Mrs Youngsgrove's place. The event attracted seven to eight thousand in the last two years with many former residents returning from distant areas. A Burkittsville organ contest drew significant local interest. Miss Mary Barrick traveled with five children along George Markel farm and was canvassed in Rush Lewis's picnic wagon. A watermelon party honored Miss Daly of Baltimore with Florence Baumgardner on harp. Frederick bicycle club members plan to meet and ride to Ridgeville tomorrow morning.

The Frederick Bicycle Club Ridgeville

Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News August 25 1924

ExFrederick residents return after two months in Europe. The party includes Pauline Profe Thelma Nindorff Ruth Worman Julia Etchison Mary Sappington Emily Johnson and Marshall Etchison with Susie Lakin of Jefferson. Traffic officers managed Sunday congestion as Patrick Street blocks closed and routes diverted. Barbara Fritchie civil war incidents to be depicted in a Regal Studios production.

the News Europe Pauline Profe Thelma Nindorff Ruth Worman Julia Etchison Mary Sappington Emily Johnson Marshall Etchison Susie Lakin Jefferson Patrick Street Church Frederick City Barbara Fritchie Thomas H. Inveotion Picture Studios California

Today in History and Birthdays

Today in History notes key events from 1718 New Orleans founded to 1942 wartime actions plus a 1921 treaty. Birthdays include Ruby Keeler and Dr Raymond Walters among others. Horoscope hints at fortune through sociable spirit and timely opportunity.

Allan Pinkerton Illinois Cooper Detective Agency Chicago Gardiner G. Hubbard National Geographic Society Boston Washington Jane Lathrop Stanford California Albany Bret Harte Philadelphia Baltimore and Ohio R. AR Baltimore Oreton Sun London Paris Berlin United States Germany Communist Internationale Soviet Russia Traq Duke of Kent Brain Horolulu Feders Robert C. Richardson Ruby Keeler Nova Scotia Raymond Walters University of Cincinnati Bethlehem Waldo Frank Long Branch N. J Clarence Reese Continental Motors Detroit Muncie Paul H Buck Harvard Columbus

War report signals Nazi retreat as Paris siege looms

The report describes broad German weakness across Europe with expected defections from Bulgaria and Romania. It notes Paris possibly sealed for Allied control and Lyon’s seizure as key to trapping remaining German forces, while Axis withdrawals extend to Italy and the Romanian theater. Divorces granted to two Brunswick and Mountaindale couples are also recorded.

Europe Reich Germany France Italy Poland Atlantic Finland Denmark Norway Paris Seine le Havre Channel Eisenhower Supreme Headquarters Lyon Rhone Valley Rhone Adriatic Rome Warsaw Vistula Romania Virginia L. Hawes Petersville Road Brunswick Mae I. Hewitt Mountaindale Equity Court Patrick M. Schnauffer Hawes E. Austin James Jesse G. Hawes Hewitt Earl H Hewitt Moun_taindale

Parole Recommended For Convicted Baltimore Attacker

Annapolis says State Parole Director Herman Moser urged Governor O Conor to grant parole to Joseph W. Bosley a former horse trainer and groom at the 110th Field Artillery Armory. Bosley 32 was sentenced to 10 years in the Penitentiary after a 1940 trial in Baltimore City for assault with intent to ravish and carnally know an 11 year old girl, claiming he was drunk at the time.

Annapolis Herman M. Moser O Conor Joseph W. Bosley 110Th Field Artillery Armory Carnally Bosley Baltimore City Moser

Byrd Commended for 1942 South Pacific Base Inspection Work

The Navy announced an award of act of commendation to Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd Sr for his role as senior member of a board inspecting advanced bases in the South Pacific in 1942. Byrd, then on duty here, resides at 9 Brimmer Street Boston and is a native of Winchester Virginia.

Byrd Washington Richard E Byrd, Sr South Pacific Navy Winchester Brimmer St Boston

Pope Pius XI to Broadcast September First

Vatican reports Pope Pius XI plans a world broadcast September 1 marking the fifth anniversary of the start of the war. The plan aims to reach a global audience from Vatican City.

Vatican City Pius XI

Publicity Effort Aims to Sell War Surplus Fast

Washington officials unveil a wired information program to publicize Surplus War Property Administration sales. Allen Walser heads public relations to explain sales of diverse items from plants to mattresses and camouflage paint while Congress debates rules to limit monopolies and protect small buyers.

Ann Btevick Washington War Property Administration Allen Walser New York Guaranty Trust Co Will Clayton SWPA Mr. Walker Walker General Information Treasury Procurement Reconstruction Finance Corporation Navy War Food Administration Clayton Congress Jerry Voorhis Chet Holifield California Mr. Voorhis Voorhis Army General Motors

Dorothy Dix Advice Column On Love And Family Dilemmas

A Dorothy Dix column answers reader questions about choosing between two lovers, dating a married man, attracting young suitors, and raising children from a previous marriage. The tone offers moral guidance, warning against affair, stigma, and regret while urging kindness and practical choice.

Dorothy Dix

Obedience Taught in Cradle Cites Social Order

The piece argues that teaching obedience from infancy builds respect for law and order, shaping citizens and preventing juvenile delinquency. It attributes rising youth crime to modern parents failing to teach obedience and frames it as a societal crisis needing action.

Beli Syndicate, Inc

Anniversary Time Marks Church Laying of Cornerstone

Westminster observes the 100th anniversary of the Church of the Ascension cornerstone laying with services and a plaque dedication to the Van Bibber family. Washington Van Bibber and Isaac Van Bibber, early vestry members who helped raise funds, are noted, and Isaac’s diary of fundraising trips will appear in The Maryland Historical Magazine in September.

Westminster Church of the Ascension

Leaves From Notebook Of A Correspondent Hal Boyle In France

Hal Boyle describes the challenges of war reporting with Patton’s Third Army in France. Wireless outages, field censorship, and constant movement complicate news gathering. Capt. John Mayo survives close calls as scouts ahead. Journalists endure long drives, rough roads, and jeep meals while filing from the front.

Hal Boyle France Patton London United States Third Army John B. Mayo Tulsa Okla Maj Jack Wiemer Denver Colo

Peace and war cautions from WN Lufbugrrow

A short wartime editorial urges teaching peace as a worthy aim, warning that some people crave misery to feed their appetite for conflict. The author, WN Lufbugrrow, argues nations must swiftly counter such selfish opponents to protect happiness.

WN. A. Lufbugrrow

Inculpable Word Study and Travel Note

The text blends vocabulary guidance with encouragement to grow vocabulary using daily practice. It mentions misused phrases and pronunciation tips and ends with a travel note: Rev. Dr. P. E. Heimer departed today for an extended visit with friends and relatives in Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Killingbeck P. E. Heimer Pennsylvania New Jersey

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