True Patriotism and the Bethlehem Promise
The piece defines patriotism as faith hope and charity guiding a nation through war and hardship toward life liberty and happiness. It argues true patriotism rises above force, embraces charity toward other nations, and mirrors the peace of Bethlehem through history and a hoped for global harmony.
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Bethlehem
First names reshape social bonds and formality
The piece compares past and present naming norms, noting a shift from Mr Mrs and Miss to first names in daily speech. It argues familiarity creates closeness, reduces social distance, and fosters a sense of belonging within organizations and friendships. It suggests naming practices influence perceived friendship and inclusion.
War ideals and sacrifice urged in letters from LUFBURROW
A wartime feel is captured as N A Lufburrow urges sympathy and fair debate while honoring service. The piece emphasizes liberty, costly consequences, and solidarity with those who serve or perish, urging thoughtful, honorable discourse.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Mrs Malcolm White Sprains Ankle in Front of OfficeRow
Mrs. Malcolm White of Dicker gon sustained a badly sprained left ankle Tuesday afternoon after a fall in front of Potts and Griffin on North Court street. She was taken to Frederick City Hospital for treatment and later returned home.
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Malcolm White
Dickergon
Potts and Griffin
North Court Street
Frederick City Hospital
OWI News Chief Sees Need for Civilian Arm After War
Palmer Hoyt, former head of OWI's domestic news bureau, argues the wartime information system should be dissolved only after fighting ends but a civilian staffed centralized bureau stays during the war. He notes progress in Navy and Army news release timings yet cites Bari and Patton coverage as proof more reform is needed. The article reviews OWI influence, personnel changes, and calls for continued government press liaison to prevent secrecy delays.
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Washington
Office of War Information
Palmer Hoyt
OWI
Portland Oregonian
Mr. Hoyt
Navi
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Navy
Tarawa
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War Department
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Pearl Harbor
Eisenhower
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Nicholas Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
George H Lyon
New York and
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Lyon
Elmer Davis
General Patton
Cairo
Teheran
War
Truman
Canal
Canada
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Miss Shaff Removed to Frederick City Hospital
Miss Katherine E Shaff was moved from her Jefferson home to Frederick City Hospital on Tuesday morning by ambulance of Etchison and Son.
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Katherine E. Shaff
Jefferson
Frederick City Hospital
Mr. Etchison and Son
Fifty Years Ago Local I Items From The News
A dec 22 1893 item reports Mrs Zimmer man sending five ducks for Christmas at the jail and guards plan a duck feast. The new reservoir leaks into a neighbor’s cellar. Milton S McDaniel farm in Mt Pleasant district sold for 13000 to David K Cramer. Women’s College pupils staged a musical at Collegiate Hall. A farmer using a traction engine on a county bridge caused a board to break. court rules county not liable for unusual travel damage. engine owners may pay for bridge damage in future.
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Zimmerman
Zummerman
John Groff
Jerome Zellers
Stoner
Milton S. McDaniel
Mt. Pleasant
David K. Cramer
Women's College
Collegiate Hall
May Diehl
Blanche Shriner
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News
Numerous entertainments for the poor of the city have been planned by fraternal and social groups during the Christmas holiday. The Empty Stocking Club treat for children was held today with about 50 baskets to be distributed by officials. Dr E C Kesa ucer has left practice after 32 years to become county health officer, moving to Frederick. A Cope and C Cyril Klein discussed state takeover of property at Catoctin Furnace for a forest preserve. Reno Eaton, Thurmont pitcher, signed with Charlotte NC to play next season, leaving March 1.
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Thurmont
E. C. Ke- Saucer
Tne
Frederick
A. Cope
C. Cyril Klein
Court House
Frederick County Farmers Association
Catoctin Furnace
Reno Eaton
Thurmont Baseball Club
Charlotte
North Carolina
Today in History and Birthdays Highlight Notable Figures
A compiled list marks birthdates and deaths of James E. Oglethorpe Demetrius Gallitzin Ann Judson Opie Read Frank Kellogg Edward Arlington Robinson and Lafayette. Also notes historical events from 1695 to 1941 including Cooper The Spy and Panay incident, plus birthdays of Deems Taylor Alden Warte Metcalfe Walling Petrunkevitch Kostelanetz and others with brief self-help closing aphorism.
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James E. Oglethorpe
Georgia
Demetrius A. Gallitzin
Alleghanies
Loretto
Ann H Judson
Bradford
Mass
Opie Read
Chicago
Nashville
Tenn
Lafayette
Washington
France
James Fenimore Cooper
Congress
United States Golf Association
Dover
England
League of Nations
International Army
Saar
Tokio
U.S Panay
Panay
Luzon
Churchill
White House
Roosevelt
New York
Russia
Verse quote on neighbor mercy and wealth
A compact quotation note contrasts Proverbs praise for mercy toward the poor with Montaigne on wealth versus soul poverty, inviting reflection on compassion over material gain.
War Interpreted By Kirkel Simpson Vitebsk Front Moves
Moscow war bulleins hint at early Nazi retreat from Northwest Russia as Soviet forces advance within 20 miles of the Vitebsk Polotsk rail line. A Gorodok victory opens a 100 mile gap threatening Polotsk and Minsk, potentially reshaping German defenses north of the Dnieper and toward a Riga Odessa corridor.
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Vitebsk
Russia
Dnieper
Moscow
Vitebsk-Polotsk
Vitebsk- Orsha
Vittosk
White Russia
Gorodok
Neel
Nevel Bulge
Vitebsk 10
Velikle Luki-Riga
Nevel
Polotsk
Baltic
Orsha
Pinsk- Pripet
Kiev
Minsk
Mogilev
Rogachev
Zlobin
Beresina
Folana
Latvia
Riga- Odessa
Black Sea
New Books In Artz Library Promote Christmas Spirit
Artz Library unveils children and adult titles with Christmas themes. Highlights include CHRISTMAS HOUSE Thyra Turner a retelling of Clement Moore's A visit from St Nicholas first read at Chelsea house on a snowy Christmas day. The CHILD'S STORY OF THE NATIVITY Louise Raymond and CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS CAROL note the 1843 tale 100th anniversary. Also JOHNNY TREMAIN Esther Forbes a Boston Revolutionary-era novel and LEGEND OF THE UNITED NATIONS Frances Frost a folklore collection from 17 nations. Pupils Doris Jean Lease Charlotte Joyce Gibbons and Lila Orchester led a Saturday Story Hour at Elm Street school.
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Thyra Turner
Clement Moore
St. Nicholas
Chelsea House
Louise Raymond
Christ
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Johnny Tremain
Esther Forbes
Boston
Lexington
United Nations
Frances Frost
Elm Street
Doris Jean Lease
Charlotte Joyce Gibbons
Lila’ Orchester
Transport Plane Feeds Battalion for a Week
A single transport plane carries enough dehydratable rations to feed a battalion for seven days, ensuring sustained supply lines in field operations. The concise delivery underscores logistics efficiency and rapid resupply potential for frontline units.
Nazis count on 1944 race to soften Roosevelt policy
Washington dispatch reports Nazi hope to influence U.S. voters on unconditional surrender through the 1944 presidential election. Von Papen and German sources suggest Berlin aims to pressure Roosevelt off the demand, banking on campaign dynamics and possible party switches to alter foreign policy stances.
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U. S
David Lawrence
Washington
Germany
United States
Ankara
Turkey
United Press
U. S. Dispatch
Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
Mr. Willkie
Mr. Roosevelt
Nazi High Command
Nazi Party
Move On As Life Drives Us Toward An Objective
Earl L Douglass discusses Dickens characters Jo and a constable to illustrate how many people lack a personal objective. The piece compares Jo’s endless moving to Huxley’s fast cab ride, warning that without a self chosen aim circumstances will set one for us and push us forward.
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Earl L. Douglass
D. D
Charles Dickens
Constable
Mr. Snagsby
Huxley
London
Hackman
iCopyright Babson Newspaper
Transient Word Lesson and Family Notice
Daily vocabulary note explains transient as passing fleeting brief with example. Mrs. Millard C Angleberger and son Wayne return to Funkstown home after grippe confinement at East Patrick Street home of Harry Angleberger.
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Millard C Angleberger
Wayne
Funkstown
Harry Angleberger
East
Patrick Street
Grippe
Spreading Of Lights Service Christmas Eve
The Evangelical Lutheran church presents its candlelight pageant Spreading Of The Lights at the Christmas Eve service 11 p.m. Adapted from an old legend by Rev. Dr. Amos John Traver, the pageant depicts the light of God moving from prophets to disciples and to worshipers who take a light home to share the faith. Mrs. W. Bartgis Storm is in
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Amos John Traver
Bible Times
W. Bartgis Storm
Daughters as Old Age Insurance Say Mothers Need Not Marry
Dorothy Dix argues that urging daughters to wed is cruel and outdated as women gain open opportunities. She notes marriage is no longer essential for security or happiness, and single daughters can be an asset to families. The piece critiques persistent pressure from mothers to marry.
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Mother
Annabell
Annabelle
George
Fanny
Sally
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