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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
4
A 1944 notice outlines subscription rates and publication standards, crediting Associated Press material and requesting corrections via the editor. It states no communications will be published without verifiable details and formal notice.
A wartime feature recalls Corp. Frank Sochets of Conway Pa from the 11th Infantry Division who met welcoming natives on a tropical island. The piece argues the typical soldier is a composite of personal acts and hopes, from loved letters to sharing rations, and ends that the typical American soldier is the typical American boy.
Eisenhower leads 27 veterans back from the front to visit seven U.S. plants, sharing frontline experiences to spur expanded munition output. The campaign argues that greater firepower and equipment will shorten the war and save American lives, expecting broad public response.
The text argues Japanese forces lack modern heavy gear, relying on hand labor and copied foreign models. It contends America’s superior machines will overwhelm Japanese operations, as rapid industrial output undercuts prolonged Japanese efforts.
Washington dispatch argues Roosevelt likely to seek a fifth term barring illness. It cites world crisis persistence, Democratic strength, and Dewey as potential rival. The piece anticipates party organization, fundraising, and CI0 influence shaping the 1948 race.
Dorothy Dix argues war brides rush into marriage, seeking status and flirtation rather than steadfast commitment. She notes husbands may return changed, divorces won’t fix past choices, and women should consider consequences before abandoning loyal spouses for easy exits.
Unknown visitor raided Charles Strailman’s chicken roost in Schleysville, stealing 11 fowls. The News is praised by Printers Ink as Maryland’s leading daily in circulation. Frederick post carriers receive Court of Claims overtime allowances totaling $518.78 to $286.28. The operetta Tyrolean Queen drew larger crowds at the Opera House, with over $200 net from two performances.
Twenty years ago James E. Solt was elected president of the local chapter of the Frank Walron League of America at the annual meeting. Officers announced included Guy K Mojter and Murray Staut ter as vice-presidents, J Harry Kennedy as secretary, and Harry Shaw as treasurer. An attempted gas stove ignition caused an explosion at the Cline residence. no one was hurt. The Orme farm of 125 acres near Reichs Ford road sold at public auction for 16000 to M J Grove Lime Co. Invitations issued for the consecration of St Timothy's chapel Schleysville on December 14 with Bishop John Murray officiating.
The British Pacific Fleet, under Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, to operate in American zones of responsibility against Japan, strengthens Allied sea power and supports MacArthur and Nimitz in a new Pacific phase. It denies China Sea reinforcements, aids Leyte and Dutch Indies isolation, and reinforces total defeat of Japan.
The article argues nations retain liberty only if citizens strive to protect it and warns against selfish interests undermining freedoms. It calls for stronger international enforcement and cites historical complacency in democratic rights. It emphasizes striving for a better future rather than preserving a past peace.
Weather data shows 1.19 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours and December to date below normal. Detroit pickets, up to 30, marched in a snow storm before four Montgomery Ward stores pressing the War Labor Board directive for the company to comply with the strike.
In Washington Clayton rejects cartel accusations, saying he opposes international production limits and quotas. He notes cotton's competitive history, cites wartime cartel views via OSS-linked committees, and supports broader trade to lower prices.
A historical list marks anniversaries of John Jay Henry Wells Isaac Leeser Peter Collier Arthur Brisbane and others with birth years and death dates. It notes constitutional ratification Washington's seat of government moved and the first national party convention, plus Marconi wireless and notable events and several birthdays and a generalized horoscope.
A dated guide advises a visiting woman to let younger guests lead the talk while she participates briefly. It stresses friendly listening, avoiding dominance, and blending in with the group to appear engaged and sociable.
A lesson on proper usage and pronunciation of words for daily vocabulary building. It covers common misuses such as detonation pronunciation, boar versus bore, and notes on synonyms like dainty and exquisite. It includes an example sentence and emphasizes absolve meaning as pardon or remit in a name's context.
In a year end note Lufburrow reflects on 1944’s war, invasion, and election, noting swift progress and ongoing efforts for 1945. He emphasizes continued drive and ambition despite missed goals, urging readers to push ahead full steam as the year ends.
A quotation from John 5 25 notes the hour and the dead hearing the voice of the Son of God shall live The verse is paired with a question attributed to Herbert asking who is deaf who will not hear
Pvt. Albert H. Waldschmidt Jr., recovering in England from Brest injuries, writes of church memories and family contact. He recalls his Washington and Frederick roots, his late wife and daughter Sylvia Ann, and hopes to attend the Lutheran church when home. His brother James R. Waldschmidt serves in the South Pacific.
The Rural Woman s Club of Ad amstown met with Mrs. Wilbur Myers as hostess with Mrs. Walter Myers presiding. Members sang carols and discussed Paraguay and world affairs. A letter from Lieut. Donald Eackles and notices from Overtea School for the Blind were read. A Christmas party is planned for December 28 at the Myers home. In Baltimore, prisoner Charles Lee Pryor, 2, escaped from a truck taking 20 inmates to a road job prompting a city-wide search.
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