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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1944
Page
4
Publication masthead for The News and the News-Post Frederic Maryland lists affiliations with the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press. It notes requirements for bylines with real writer names and promises corrections on errors. The issue date is Wednesday August 30 1944.
Allied plans under Nimitz and MacArthur target the Philippines as the next major objective. Ha namera and southern Philippine bases endure daily air and sea bombardment. Mindanao and Davao suffer repeated raids while Tokyo warns of an imminent home front threat. Philippine uprising potential noted.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports polio cases in 1944 may reach 10,000 by September 1, far higher than any comparable period since the 1916 epidemic. Medical experts race to isolate the virus and find treatments, noting many patients recover with proper care. The piece also mentions the Atlantic air crossings since the war began, humorously comparing to Columbus.
A compact quotation card presents II Chronicles 6 39 and Thomas A Kempis noting that God hears prayers from heaven and forgives sins. The lines emphasize mercy and knowing all to achieve pardon. It reads like a devotional verse card with two contrasting authors.
Sidney Hillman testifies before a House committee on campaign expenditures. He argues unions and corporations risk violating the Federal corrupt practices act by lending personnel, sharing member or stockholder lists, or contributing facilities to political committees. The piece urges rigid DOJ enforcement across unions and corporate actors.
Mr. John A McCabe of 101 West Third Street marks his birthday anniversary with a low key observance today, neighbors noting a simple family gathering and well wishes from his circle.
Fifty years ago local items note the fifth annual Grand Temperance Demonstration and all day picnic drawing large crowds to the Fair Grounds with early arrivals from the county. The arrangements committee oversaw guest reception and comfort as carriages lined Patrick Street in an almost continuous procession. Observers at Braddock Heights plan a fence around the observatory with a future small admission to enter. Mr Joseph D Baker and family return from Atlantic City. The Woman's College of Frederick and Frederick Female Seminary begin their fifty second annual session next Tuesday, with new rooms prepared for visiting rowing attendees in modern style.
Local items recall a noon air battle over the city as ex Marine airplanes engaged enemy craft after a parade reviewed by Brigadier General Smedley D Butler. Brig. Gen Butler and Mrs Butler visited from Philadelphia guest of city officials. Also mentions returning travelers from Europe aboard the Homeric and a ten day motor trip by Drs. Johnson and Hedges.
Today in history lists notable births and events from 1734 to 1943 including Ezra L Hommedieu Stephen W Kearney George F Root Fremont Older Huey Long and others. Birthdays include Stunner T Pike Joan Blondell Fred MacMurray and more with a generic horoscope forecast noting joyous nature and money coming easily.
The Allied vise tightens around Nazi armies between the Seine and Belgian border as American British and Canadian forces close in on Rouen Paris and Gisors. Patton’s Third Army expands from Paris while air and ground offensives push toward the Marne and beyond.
A Babson Newspaper Syndicated piece compares vines failing without support to human spiritual life. It argues innate religious potential exists but requires strong beliefs and deliberate effort to mature in Christ. Without such support, spiritual instinct withers and leads to disillusionment and self-destruction.
Equity court reports two absolute divorce bills Joseph E Shorb v Ethel Louise Shorb and Helen M Young v Harry A Young. Marriage licenses issued to Ernest C Yinger age 21 of 1504 North Market and Lillian I Zimmermann age 18 of 244 East Seventh Street, both of this city.
Side Glances notes the clash between Congress debates and defense agencies over wartime shortages. It traces bottlenecks to foundries, manpower, and pay, detailing shortages in tanks, trucks, artillery, bombs, shells, and radar. The piece argues for stronger incentives to accelerate production and shorten the war.
Readers seek guidance on juvenile delinquency tied to parental control and privacy. Dorothy Dix argues lack of trust drives rebellion, urging open conversation and parental involvement. She cites examples of overbearing mothers and suggests fathers engage with sons as trusted mentors to foster honest dialogue and safe social life.
A compact study of word use highlighting phrases to avoid, such as bank on and rely on, plus notes on paltry pronunciation and abhor spelling. It offers synonyms for compensation terms and urges learning one word daily, citing Evocation as the act of calling forth and a quote by M. Arnold.
HAL BOYLE reports from Paris on four years under Nazi occupation. Alec Jean Greciet, a Grand hotel waiter, describes shortages, milk ration cuts, and black market excesses. He recalls German privilege, food hoarding, and growing tension as soldiers patrol and civilians suffer.
Lutburrow notes that choices today shape tomorrow and that past events lay foundations for future paths. He emphasizes that each person, regardless of view, can discern trends guiding our course forward.
The piece describes handling a house guest who attends church Sundays. It advises finding service times and ensuring she has a ride if you cannot accompany her, telling her exactly how to reach the church. It emphasizes proactive planning to avoid leaving her to discover schedules alone.
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