Offensive Outlook Shifts As Allies Press Westward
The article surveys wartime shifts with Allied offense taking precedence over defense. It notes U S strategic gains in Europe, Russian counteroffensives around Stalingrad, and German missteps including Dieppe and Tobruk setbacks. It discusses Luftwaffe limits, bombings, and potential Middle East impact while criticizing Hitler's command choices.
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Russia
United States
Europe
Cmatest
Stalingrad
Luftwaffe
Ettern Europe
Knightsbridge
Montwery
Rommeltsbridge
Tobruk
Egypt
Wickard Pledges Open Food Situation Briefing
Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard vows to keep the public informed about the food situation. He stresses housewives’ role in managing scarce supplies and says information fosters cooperation, noting military expediency and civilian understanding as keys to efficiency.
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Claude RK. Wickard
Wickard
Ido
WBF
Washington oil rationing flaws spark call for relief
A Washington commentary blames wartime regulations for a broken fuel oil distribution system. It cites tight coupon periods and limited tank wagon deliveries as causing shortages, delays, and wasted trips. The piece urges flexible coupon use and consolidation to avert extreme cold impacts and ease deliveries.
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Washington
Dec
Con Experiente
David Lawree
Bible Thought Sing Such Rejoice O Daughter of Zon
The text blends Zechariah prophecy and a Longfellow line about a song lifting every living soul to heaven. It contrasts divine dwelling with exalted imagery and poetic elevation. The fragment emphasizes joyous ascent and heavenly reward through exalted verse and a timeless refrain.
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Zon
Zechariah
Fifty Years Ago Local Tales From The News Columns
A 1892 column notes Mr Dudley Page’s transfer to Second Street opposite the Wilcoxon Brown lumber yard and an old ice house site. It mentions a Brunswick physician vacancy, Frederick’s National Bank deposits totaling 2 007 492 68, and wheat and corn wagons moving to meet holiday demands as Christmas falls on Sunday with Monday observed as a holiday for workers and children’s firework activities.
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Dudley Page
Second Street
Wilcoxon and Brown Lumber
Brunswick
Ave National Banks of
Frederick
Anbhiechance
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columne 1 Of The News
Twenty years back the Frederick County Community Show plans 365 prizes in 223 classes at the Armory for January 10 11 12. Miss Elizabeth Harris of East Third Street acted in Six Who Pass While the Lentils Bowl staged by Mount Molyoke College dramatic club. Frederick County students shine in Franklin and Marshall College class fight with Jenn Smith Walkersville and Richard Dutch Towne City active participants. Robert E Culler two year old son of Mrs J Honey Culler of Fengayile escaped injury when the family’s ride overturned in a ditch.
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Frederick County
Armory
Elizabeth Harris
East Third Street
Stuart Walker
Mount Molyoke College Dramatic Club
Franklin and Marshall College
Jenn Smith
Walkereville
Richard Dut- Tow
Mi City
Robert E. Culler
Today In History and Birthdays and Horoscope
Today in history notes multiple dates with events and anniversaries including Henry Carey Franklin Sanborn George Browne Post Edwin Blachfeld John Coryel Mary Willard and others. Birthdays feature Leigh Noyes Archbishop McNicholas Stephen Wisher Gavin Maxwell Anderson and Harrison Howe. Horoscope warns jealousy insecurity and possible wrong choices today.
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Henry C. Carey
Philadelphia
Franklin H. Sanborn
Concord
Mass
Hampton Fails
George Browne Post
New York
Edwin H Blachfeld
Get
John R Coryel
Nick Carter
Mary H. Willard
Jersey City
N. J
Virginia
Patent Office
Washington
Tribunal of Arbitration
Geneva
England
Kaiser
Chicago
Francis Jo Gavin
Great Northern BR. R
Canada
Maxwell Anderson
Atlantic
Harrison BE. Howe
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Dora
Georgetown
Leighter. G. McCarthy
United States
War Interpreted: Allied Air Gains in Africa After Rommel Retreat
The piece argues Allied air power improves after Rommel’s pullback from El Agheila toward Misurata. It highlights shortened bomber ranges from Libya and Sicily, potential bases near Benghazi and Tunis, and the risk of Rommel’s defense shifting to Misurata or Homs hills. It notes supply moves and Montgomery’s logistics, with speculation on further German-Italian airfield targets and evolving air support for the Tunisian campaign.
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el Agheila
Rommel
Misurata
Tunisia
IA Army
Libya
Bth
Sousse
Tunisis
Palermo
Sicily
Maly
Tun
Aout
Tunis-Bizerte
Montgomery
Rommme
el Aghelle
Sis Homs
Taipoli
Mastering Word Usage and Pronunciation Today
Lesson notes discuss correct pronouns for reports and proper noun forms. It covers pronunciation hints for lively and livelong and clarifies misspellings like half frozen raindrops. It defines liberality and munificence as synonyms for generous open handedness.
Sugar ration stamp details and warnings in local notices
Local authorities warn that Sugar ration stamp No 9 covers three pounds and expires today while No 10 coupons will be valid for three pounds starting tomorrow. No expiration date set yet for incoming sugar coupons. No 9 has been in effect for six weeks and holders are urged to redeem before stores close to avoid loss of ration.
Report From Tokyo Promises Victory in War Effort
Ambassador Grew presents a stern assessment of Japan as a formidable fighting machine, urging Americans to view the war as a clash with a disciplined, unbroken foe. He warns of Japan’s plans for expansion and asserts the need for total defeat to end threats. The piece also highlights Cobb’s Roll Call and new Treasury and music book releases.
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Joept Srews
Tokyo
Siton
Sehuster
Americas
Pacific
Ambasador
Earth
Anenica
Japan
Tokio
Cobb
Irving S. Cobb
America
Sam
Food Chief Faces Gigantic Task
Washington assigns Roy F. Hendrickson head of the Food Distribution Administration in the new Agriculture setup to tackle food bottlenecks from harvesting to processing and distribution. He aims to win over processors and distributors with industry advisory committees while Wickard cautions this is only the start of a complex national food program.
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Washington
Roy F. Hendrickson
Food Distribution Administration
Department of Agriculture
Hendrickson
St Ansgar
Wickards
Claude R Wickard
Wickard
War Production Board
WPB
Donald M. Nelson
White House
Wieland
Wolcon Ve Wine
Food logistics and civilian supply during wartime
Questions and answers discuss distributing meats canned goods and dairy across civilian and military needs, ensuring fair share by population, and preventing stock imbalances. Hendrickson leads the Agricultural Marketing Administration since 1941, with over $2 billion in government food purchases.
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Hendrickson
Agricultural Marketing Administration
Science and faith clash myths debunked by devout scientists
The article argues there is no permanent conflict between science and religion. It notes many leading scientists today are devout and acknowledge limits of science regarding origins. A quote reflects humility about origins, saying researchers know how physical laws work but not the ultimate origin of man.
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Emn Andinaste
Scientists and faith clash over origins in religious belief
The passage notes that only a few scientists feel their findings conflict with a warm religious faith grounded in the belief that God created the heavens and the earth. The excerpt reflects tension between science and creed.
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Babson Newspaper Synd
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