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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1943
Page
4
The News lists single copy price three cents and prepaid rates of fifty cents monthly one twenty five for three months and five dollars yearly The paper is a member of the Associated Press and reserves republication rights and correction policy The issue is dated Tuesday December 14 1943 and Frederick Maryland post office entry as second class matter.
The article details impending oil transport expansion from the West to the East by spring with 1,625,000 barrels daily possible, primarily by rail and pipeline, and 700,000 barrels via pipes within months. It notes railroad tank cars moving 900,000 barrels daily, and a shift away from ocean tankers as they serve war fronts. It warns that despite transport gains, oil supply will lag demand due to constrained production, price controls stifling new wells, and wildcatting resuming only if exploration restarts. It also captures the mythic appeal of oil, landowners seeking leases and the uncertainty of discoveries amid a feverish oil prospecting culture.
A poultry fable frames security as comforting yet shallow. A wild duck abandons the sky for barnyard safety, only to face roasting and farmer control. The piece argues adventure feeds the soul, while passive security dulls ambition and purpose.
Costly production missteps in wartime procurement are highlighted as Congress weighs new budgets and tax measures. The Truman Committee uncovered overruns in camps, shipbuilding, and plants, with Wolf's Creek and Padgett examples cited. Despite reforms, planners warn further costly errors loom as the war continues.
Fifty years back notices report Mr William Poole injured by an awl at Schell’s hamess store and stories of the Lively Time Company’s Opera House appearance. A Cracker Jack played to a fair crowd, while doors changed entry flow. A midnight intruder fled Levy home West Third Street after a disturbance. Romer Young cut his hand on ice near the car corner. Irving Literary Society opened with a debate on whether a Lie is justified in some cases, with the negative winning two to one.
Twenty years ago from The News December 14 1923 reports residents with radio sets complaining of a nightly buzz that disrupts concert receptions and addresses. The piece notes a drop from 60 degrees to 31 degrees, a hailstorm with about an inch of snow, and re results of a county field and track meet with Brunswick High School prevailing after Frederick highs were later disqualified. An essay contest in Walkersville yields prizes for Catherine Hahn, Blanche Toms, and Airie Cramer.
A compact historic calendar lists anniversaries from 1730 to 1942 and notable birthdays including Jonas Clark, Pierre Samuel Du Pont, Joseph Lane, Noah Porter, and Daniel De Leon. The entry notes events such as the Treaty of Ghent in 1814, Alabama statehood in 1819, and Roald Amundsen reaching the South Pole in 1911, along with a Florida school bus tragedy in 1933 and Buna Village seizure in 1942. It closes with today’s notable birthdays and a brief horoscope predicting favorable prospects for a lawyer or politician amidst competitive litigation.
The Kiev bulge center in Malin is the focal point as Soviet and German forces clash. Moscow and Berlin diverge on whether the Red Army launch is a counterstrike or a fresh offensive. Outcome hinges on Malin and weather as the war in Europe may turn in the coming days.
Dorothy Dix says spouses both have rights, but harmony matters more. A wife may smoke, yet a husband’s objections and nagging strain the bond. The columnist urges compromise and shared sense, noting many households permit smoking and that habits outrun mere morality.
Washington column argues that efforts to strip down or exempt renegotiation of war contracts will fuel anti business sentiment. It warns that postwar scrutiny of profits could trigger political backlash as service members return home and read about wartime profits and congressional inquiries. It cites cases of companies expanding volume and profits during 1942 and notes government agencies seek authority to renegotiate those out of line.
A reader asks about marrying an educated man with crude speech. The adviser says education shapes life, companionship, social status, and lasting love, arguing an ignorant husband risks poverty and social isolation, while a well educated partner keeps shared interests and conversation alive.
A compact note on common usage errors for English lesson study. It covers misused phrases with Smith's shop and the term padrone, guidance on pronouncing pa dro na, spelling variants like soul and souls, and a vocabulary-building tip using noncommittal as today’s target.
Lufburrow argues eating is pleasure when stomachs function well and daily meals satisfy appetites. He asserts life relies on nourishment and cooking activities from slicing to boiling, claiming healthy eating makes people happy and wealthy.
Leesburg town Treasurer Roscoe B. Rhoads reported that 2.8 percent of town taxes had been collected by December 5. Of 89,103 total, only 655 remains uncollected, a higher rate than in past years though not yet reaching 85 percent.
Mrs Martha A Given of Washington died November 11 in Latrobe Pennsylvania and left probate assets valued over 1 723 000. The will provides 5000 to a maid and a chauffeur and the residue to be split into five trusts for daughters Elizabeth K del Mar and Nancy McFeely and three grandchildren. Del Mar is married to Charles del Mar president of Lincoln Service Corp with a Petersville summer estate. Also notes a large butchering event at Gaithersburg home of Charles Savage on December 8 with numerous attendees. Received commendations from three Caribbean Defense Command generals to Pfe Charles E Pittinger for his part in the Panama Mobile Force November 4 Army Hour program.
Lindsay L. Browning was named to succeed himself as president of the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company at the December meeting. His election at the annual meeting in January will be a formality, returning him for the fifth consecutive term. Other officials nominated include Carl W. Smith, C. Rodger Yopper, Norman E. Etzler, Weldon Dawson, Walter L. Spurrier, Nathan Butler, and Lester Watkins.
Mt Airy will dedicate 25 carillonic bells in a 3 PM ceremony on December 19. Lieut Betty Alt will speak about her service in the South Pacific and Johns Hopkins ties. Organist L Victor Barnes will give a recital after the dedication.
The Maryland Jockey Club owner of Pimlico race track announced a dividend of 22700 dollars after reelecting all officers and directors. Henry A. Parr, the third president and treasurer, said the dividend represented about one percent of the club's gross 1943 income.
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