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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1944
Page
4
Community newspaper note from 1944 addresses corrections and communications policy. It states that errors or misstatements affecting reputations will be corrected upon editor notice. It requires real name signatures for publications and identifies Freder ick Maryland postmark details.
ASNE advocates world wide freedom of information as a pillar of postwar security. They push for no government monopoly or propaganda, automatic labeling of state owned media, and openness across nations to foster genuine understanding and friendship among peoples.
The article argues military training improves appearance and health after overseas service, noting better posture, deeper breathing, and independence tempered by obedience. It describes self restraint, reduced quarrel tendencies, and smoother civilian interaction learned in unit life, with lessons for adapting to everyday life. It also reports Mrs. Geneva Foster learning of her husband Aubrey Foster is wounded in Germany on November 25, per War Department notice.
Washington observers note the resignation of John Lord O'Brian of Buffalo as general counsel of the War Production Board. A Republican veteran, he led a capable legal staff, kept WPB legal affairs steady, and earned respect for fairness and integrity without seeking public acclaim.
A hazy column lists historical anniversaries and birthplace dates for notable figures. Entries include Clemence Lozier born Plainfield New Jersey died 1888 and Henry Morton Stevens Tech president born New York City. It mentions Washington winter headquarters 1777 and Indiana statehood 1816.
A period of life arrives when friends become essential. The text urges maintaining core friendships during these pivotal times, emphasizing loyalty, support, and shared resilience to weather life’s challenges.
The Camp Lee Traveler surveys soldiers and finds some smoke more due to worry over a cigarette shortage. The item notes increased smoking among troops as winter weather and supply concerns impact habits.
Fifty years ago the patriotic young people under Dr Thomas S Bader and Prof Ed Smith staged The Tyrolean Queen at the City Opera House to large audience. Leading roles were played by Fannie Murs hy Blanche Shriner Marguerite Evster Julig Young Nettie Harper and Chrisse Firestone. Also notes of a blacksmith in Myersville battering John Brown's fort a yard break in on West Third street ripped clothes and a Santa Claus street system remark in The News editorial. Upton Darby property in Knoxville sold at public sale to Simon B Prestman for 33000.
Twenty years ago on December 11 1924 The column notes 800 children invited to a Christmas treat at the armory by the Childs Aid Society with a play and music. The Frederick County Soldiers Memorial Association closes with 371 65 balance reported by Judge Worthington. Fire of unknown origin causes about 1000 in damage to Bone and Us consents near Braddock Heights along Jefferson Boulevard. The Maryland Bridge Commission in City Hall discussed fundraising to buy Potomac River bridges at Point of Rocks and Brunswick until state funds arrive.
Elton C Fay analyzes Allied force distributions in Italy noting Churchill's claim that British and British-controlled units predominate there. He argues U S troops shifted from North Africa to Europe to defeat Nazi power and that future Mediterranean deployments depend on strategic aims and ongoing commands under Lt Gen Mark Clark.
Earl L Douglass argues true leadership rests on the human touch not intellect. He cites pottery as a metaphor where the potter's wheel symbolizes hands on craft and people skills. He notes leaders succeed by relating to others, while machines come and go.
A heavy snowstorm blanketed Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado, with Kansas City recording nine inches. The storm, which began Friday night, halted highway travel and claimed three lives before beginning to ease as the Weather Bureau forecast noted the worst was over.
In a New Orleans address Undersecretary Wayne Taylor denounced defeatist talk about postwar employment. He cited Julius Hirsch and Amos Taylor arguing private industry could deliver near 49 million jobs, while William F. O'Neil warned that 60 million jobs could upend the American family structure and raise issues about who works.
Dorothy Dix counsels that men are not all alike and trust depends on individuals. She notes some men are faithful while others are not, and urges judging people by character rather than sweeping generalizations. She also advises a young woman to marry with her mother's support and continue work until stable. For an 18 year old, she says tests are unnecessary and focus should stay on genuine feelings.
A reflective note on young infatuation portrays eighteen year old love as light, fickle, and easily misread as deeper passion. The narrator compares first loves to mild illnesses, warning against taking such feelings too seriously at that age.
Quote by WN A Lufburrow argues that wartime destruction cannot truly enhance scenery or memories. He notes the loss of ancient landmarks and valued buildings, saying rebuilding in peace may improve sites but cannot replace what war erases.
A compact reflection cites a verse about divine judgment and reward, noting perpetual effort. The quote adds a modern motto about ongoing work, attributed to Butler, framing a streetwise moral about diligence and spiritual accountability.
From the German front comes a colorful notebook of combat lore and soldierly quirks. Liberto Vilarino of Los Angeles, famed army sign painter, boasts 35,000 signs since France, rivaled by 15,000. He claims 17,000 in Normandy and a 2,700 day all told. Soldiers tease a shapely “Slow Curves” sign, while others joke about tin helmets. Tales include SS recoveries, Sgt. Henry Johnson’s brisk reply to a German challenge, Lt. Bernard Dolan being shot at, S/Sgt. Erwin Newman’s pillbox capture, and a pseudo ceremony that frees German prisoners before Newman’s own capture.
The passage covers misused phrases such as never seen so interesting a play, explains maintenance pronunciation main-te-nans and vowels, contrasts suit versus suite, and defines chastise as punish and discipline with a Colton quote about genius tempered by reason. It urges expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
A young woman visiting a friend rises to greet her mother figure, then sits after she is seated, reflecting etiquette for meeting an elder woman. LICENSE ISSUED A marriage license has been issued at Westminster to Arnold Rex Wicks and Betty Louise Farrer Union Bridge.
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