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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1942
Page
10
Washington December 10 1942 young men who became 18 in July and August will register during the coming week at local draft boards or anywhere if traveling. Papers will be sent to their home board. Those in the second half of their academic year may defer until year end. Induction order for 18 and 19 year olds follows birthdays.
Howard Z. Stup of Frederick voluntarily returned oil ration coupons good for about 1,500 gallons after converting his oil burning system to coal with an automatic stoker. Officials praised voluntary compliance and noted the initial coupons were for 2,000 gallons with roughly 1,800 gallons returned.
A highway tip warns against overuse and reckless driving as drivers who slam on the accelerator at green lights risk tire wear. The piece labels aggressive, impatient behavior as a sign of needing new tires sooner than prudent drivers.
The three sons of Mr and Mrs Clayton Cannon of Yellow Springs serve in the Army. Pvt Austin Capron nearing two years in March attends medical detachment at Walter Reed Hospital Washington DC. Pvt Carrol Canson has served one year and is stationed at Sasnvdic Tennessee. Pvt Carrell Cannon reaches one year in January and is now overseas, stationed in England.
In Santa Land Santa sits by the hearth unable to craft toys as evil deeds by Michael Bartholomew Woffington grow. Mrs Claus watches a Magic glass reveal waning belief among Poopo-Poona children who question Saint Nick’s magic and their own goodness.
An old newspaper listing promotes Keystone Paint Products and Nicodemus Paint Store on Court Street offering rubber glass wax and cleaner, floor sanding and refinishing services with a 30 percent discount.
Cauicage Dec 16 The American Farm Bureau Federation said farmers have adequate skilled labor and more machinery to reach record 1943 food production. Delegates urged Congress to investigate the Office of Price Administration, revise price ceilings, cut farm program costs, end the eight hour week, reduce red tape, and opposed Tugwell’s Puerto Rico stewardship. They called for stable farm prices to spur production while paring subsidies and criticized OPA administration and rationing as overregulated and costly. A thorough Congressional inquiry of the CPA was urged and reforms to fix the program outlined.
In a workshop filled with cobwebs and rusted tools, the dwarfs elves and fairies who normally build Santa’s toys sit despondent and unable to work. They stare at the floor and wonder what will become of the holiday magic and the unfinished toys.
A letter from Ger aldine Marie Jones of East South Street extended was received at The News-Post offices. The missive asks Santa for help with a Christmas absent this year or any year level, and mentions Europe’s dwindling operations with only one sixth of all in operation.
Edward Blaine Blickenstaff, 98 formerly of Wolffville, was sentenced to 12 years in Maryland for second degree murder. Judge Joseph D. Miah presided after a jury convicted Blickenstaff last week in the fatal shooting of William Stull near Smithsburg. Eighteen other prisoners received varied sentences from six months to three years.
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