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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1942
Page
4
A historical newspaper notice from Freder ick Maryland written Monday December 28 1942 states that no communication of news or opinions will be published without the editor’s attention and that erroneous corrections will be posted. The document reflects standard prewar press policy captions and disclaimers about accuracy and corrections.
The piece analyzes Japan's Pacific island expansion and the looming Burma campaign. It notes Japan's supply strain from destroyed tonnage, calls for regaining the Burma Road, and outlines Allied strategy under Wavell Auchinleck and Stilwell. It discusses potential coastal and land reinvestment, naval air control, shipping before the May monsoon, and India’s growing military strength.
Earl L Douglass discusses a dream image of Nebuchadnezzar to urge steadfast effort. He argues plans often start strong and exalted but fade when challenged, urging perseverance to reap later. Also notes Technical Corporal Harry M Shipley of Frederick earned a promotion December 5 at Fort Riley while with the Fifth Special Service Unit.
Staunton Virginia December 28 1836 story traces Woodrow Wilson birth in Georgia area and recalls his warnings in 1919 and 1919 on world war risk if League of Nations not pursued. Discusses Article 10 and 16 issues, Senate reservations, public opinion shifts, and calls for U.S. leadership for durable peace highlighted by Wilson Ideals collection.
The lines mix biblical allusion from Malachi 3 5 about judgment and swift witness against sorcerers adulterers and wage oppressors with a stark quotation warning mockery and a phrase about an averager's lightning. The text presents a religious admonition alongside a fragmentary literary line.
The 1892 column notes a horse driven by a color ey boy frightened on East Patrick Street collided with Carter Street and damaged a porch while the horse ran before Mr. Sponsel’s home. A new Goode Manufacturing Co forms to make straw hats at McMurray canning factory with directors Goode Ross Williams and Fitzpatrick. East Patrick butcher Lewis Miller suffers a serious hand bite. Six inch ice cut from Middle Creek near Middletown. Leap Year dance invitations issued for Collegiate Hall Frederick Female Seminary with listed chaperones.
Twenty years ago local news notes the third annual banquet after the unit’s reorganization. About 250 attended an armory program with a concert a dance and a banquet.
A compact run of notable dates and anniversaries, including Catharine Sedgwick born 1789 and Woodrow Wilson born 1856. Also lists city, state and national milestones such as Iowa statehood in 1846, and a 1917 railroads nationalization. Includes several birthdays of notable figures and a short horoscope note.
Christmas caroling by the Baptist Young Peoples Union from 4 to 7 in the morning. A breakfast followed at 410 Elm Street, home of Mr and Mrs William Trout. Participants include Misses Rila Macy Travers McKenzie Lillis Gruter Dorothy Trout Kathryn Baker Carolyn Danver and Messrs James Gregory and Joseph Roya.
Secretary Jesse H. Jones outlines the 1943 domestic economy challenge focusing on efficient use of scarce manpower and materials, plant capacity, and small firms to sustain war production. He notes gains in output and employment since 1942, inflation controls, and continued mobilization of resources to meet total war needs.
The Poolesville chapter of F F A had twenty four members in 1942. They produced pork and beef, poultry and eggs, lambs and wool, and dairy produce on home farms and at the school barn. They sold pork, saved profits as war bonds, and totaled over 17 tons of food for the armed forces. Superintendent C Merrick Wilson notes rising goals for 1943.
Washington faces growing shortages in food and fuel with voluntary controls failing. Officials warn of mandatory rationing as pumps and pantries strain under meager supplies. Hoarding and noncompliance worsen scarcity, threatening synchronized distribution and civil unrest during winter.
Analysis shows the Tunisian campaign slowed by heavy rains and mud overgrounded airfields. Allied forces pause as weather improves, delaying a broader plan to engage Axis air power and launch a Mediterranean offensive while Germany’s collapse remains uncertain. The piece weighs optimism against hard realities and notes Japan likely to resist.
The author hints at upcoming months bringing unexpected experiences and challenges beyond present power. He notes sacrifices not equaling the times lived, expresses cautious optimism for bigger things ahead, and wishes holiday cheer as December approaches.
Daily vocabulary entry defines militate as to have weight or effect for or against. It cites quote about multiplicity of talents militating against fulfilling a special bent and contrasts common usage with correct pronunciation and spelling guidance for several pairs and terms.
The Susanna Wesley Class of the Methodist church in Doubs met Friday evening December 18 at Ray Davis home with co-hostesses Mrs Ray Smith Mrs Carre Carey and Mrs Francis Houck. The program included song prayer class verse scripture reading and gift exchange. A pin was presented to president Mrs Lamb for loyal year end service and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Lumbs home in February.
A reader quiz covers the Victory Tax as a partial money-raising anti-inflation tool. It asks about Muslim North Africa drink habits coffee. heavyweight Charles Freeman noted at 6 ft 10 4% in, 320 pounds. It mentions Orry Kelly Edith Head Milo Anderson in design, and names Cobb Bryan Pershing. A driver in Catoctin Furnace was fined for speeding over three tons, paying 10.75. A herring case awaits trial with $11.45 collateral.
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