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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1943
Page
4
Discussion notes that Allied bombing and Nazi control differ from 1918. It contrasts 1943 conditions with earlier German history, noting less public speech and no mass people's movement today. It warns that any revolt would likely arise inside the Army, with peace terms uncertain.
Wartime dogs stand beside soldiers serving as guards and scouts. The German army began with 150000 dogs, while our forces trained and expanded a quota from 125000. Dogs have long served as watchmen and protectors, their loyalty and instinct ready to warn and defend owners in danger.
A shortage of penny coins has developed and readers are urged to take pennies to banks to help circulation. The piece notes that people spend more and give overpayments or make change with pennies, and that early Americans built the country by saving such coins. If pockets overflow, return pennies to banks.
A fragmentary opinion voice laments conflicting views and delusion over public acts and the war. It argues for clinging to any news that fosters hope despite ongoing trouble and distant victory questions.
Washington dispatch argues that air bombardment alone will not end the war. coordinated Allied air and ground operations, with Russia, Britain, and the United States in unified command, will launch a vast invasion across western Europe in 1944. The piece notes expected heavy casualties, strategic air campaigns, and a spring climax as operations widen from Russia to Italy and beyond.
A brief quotation from N. A. Lufburrow extols the daily need that supports spirit and sustains opinions. It emphasizes unity, duty, and steadfastness as essential to avoid societal mess and maintain constructive discourse.
Fifty years ago in The News column dated December 17, 1893, Charles F. Dryden of Bun K er Hill Illinois assumes charge of Middletown High School. Repairs to West Patrick Street begin under city authority. Mechanics Town residents vote Thurmont as the town name, two-thirds on fifth ballot, with Col J B Rouzer to seek needed legislation. Mrs James McSherry and children shop in Baltimore and the Elite Social club at Miss Clara Haller’s home elects officers Clavis Wilcoxon president and others in line.
Twenty years ago items note a recommendation to consolidate the Potomac Public Service Company and the Potomac Edison Company of Cumberland. Articles of agreement were unanimously adopted by the P. P. S. Company board. Other notices report a large farm fire near Wolfsville with heavy losses and livestock deaths, the Anti-Salmon League of Frederick County annual meeting electing new directors, and Maryland School for the Deaf removing twenty six swamp maple trees along the front coordinated by district forester C C Klein.
Notable historical anniversaries date back to 1760 with Deborah Sampson and to 1903 with the Wright brothers. Other entries mark milestones for Joseph Henry, John Whittier, John Laurence Smith, Frederick W. Lander, William Harkness, and William Henry Harrison-era figures. Birthdays include William Moody, Bishop Titus Lowe, Arthur Fiedler, Herbert C. He, Hu Shih, and others. Historic Supreme Court and presidential dates accompany notes on censorship, relief bills, and international events.
War analysis notes that American landings at Arawe in New Britain open a path toward Rabaul, aiming to cut off the island’s southwest end and build an advance air base. The operation hinges on air and sea control, with airfield sites mapped within 200 miles of Rabaul to neutralize and pressure Japanese positions.
John Fiske defines religion as God working among men in everyday life. The article urges religion be applied to daily work and home life rather than confined to sacred realms. It emphasizes living faith in ordinary duties and aspirations through the Spirit of God.
A brief admonition urges restraint and moderation to avoid turning a momentary impulse toward fleshly appetite into an unfortunate outcome. The message cautions against letting desire override prudence and self-control.
An ex Mississippi congressman recalls a southern townsfolk joke about firing a cannon to warn Black voters away as the Green Lucas bill faces GOP opposition. The piece analyzes absentee voting hurdles for service members, noting 39 states require registration, limited ballots, and long mail delays. It cites 1942 figures showing few ballots counted and highlights six-step process delays and tight deadlines in many states.
Girl Scout Troop 7 held a Court of Awards at the Episcopal parish hall during its regular meeting. After the program the girls took the promise and pledge to the flag, awarding badges earned over the past two years. First class badges went to Jane Bellis, Flo Beth Carty, Regina Crouse, Rebecca Elkins, Anna Lou Eshleman, Evelyn Geisbert, Ann Meadows, Barbara Harris, Mary Russell Hendrickson, Frances Keller, Betty Lane, Betsy McCain, Gloria Wachter, Eleanor Pearce, Frances Putman, Suzanna Rhoades, Joan Ross, Doris Shipley, and Rita Simon. Second class badges were given to Barbara Beck, Patsy Kennedy, and Nancy Kennedy. Mrs. Patrick M. Schnauffer led the troop. Mrs. R. Ames Hendrickson was assistant leader.
The sale of used typewriters is tightly regulated by the Office of Price Administration. Auctioneers are advised that one machine may be sold to a business user without OPA involvement, but otherwise sales fall under Regulation 4-A. Typewriters are classified by age into four classes from oldest to newest: Class D before 1924, Class C 1924–1927, Class B 1928–1934, Class A since 1935.
In Frederick County Maryland the Equity Court records a bill of complaint for sale of real estate of Lorenzo E Mullinix deceased. Additional suits seek to construe Mullinix will against Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Frederick County Bank and others. Marriage licenses list several couples with ages and locales. Deeds report transfers from Samuel C Jones to James Walter Ricketts and from Kavanaugh P Florence to Lawson Herring. locations and values noted.
Members of the Maryland Legislative Council visited Aberdeen Proving Ground to view demonstrations of new weapons and fire power. Eight of fourteen council members toured the post's ordnance officer training school, the Ordnance Research Division, Women’s Army Corps barracks, firing ranges, the fire materials museum, and the ordnance replacement training center, observing captured enemy weapons and the latest small arms displays.
Miss Lucille Ganley of Miami Beach Florida visits her parents Mr and Mrs J Hickman Ganley of Monrovia.
NEA service review praises Opal Wheeler and Gustaf Tenggren illustrated Sing For Christmas as a top choice for all ages. It also notes Heritage Press reprints of Moby Dick Huck Finn Tom Sawyer Alice in Wonderland and other favorites. A glider training book and an accessible electricity primer are recommended alongside wartime memoirs of Armed Guards.
Daily lesson highlights vocabulary and usage rules. Improvident means not providing for the future or thriftless as in His improvident life soon swept away his fortune. Pronunciation tips and note on common misuses accompany the word choice.
The annual Christmas service will be held at Keysville Lutheran church on Thursday evening December 23 at 8 o'clock.
The report records 0.08 inches of precipitation for December to date, with December normal at 3.25 inches but actual at 3.85 inches for 1942. Deficiency to December 1-8.91 inches. Yesterday's high near zero, low at 1 degree, sun set at 5.48 p.m., sun rise at 8.25 a.m. Mosar ts tomorrow at 12.59 p.m.
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