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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1942
Page
4
The newspaper notes that letters or reflections about individuals or corporations may be corrected if necessary and will be reviewed by the editor. The policy applies to material submitted in the paper and is handled as second-class matter.
The earth completes another orbit around the sun as New Year arrives. The piece muses on time, the quiet vastness of nature, and lessons for youth and older people to cherish hopeful days and resolve to make each one useful.
The article examines the Office of Price Administration under Leon Henderson and its efforts to maintain price ceilings. It discusses how supply and demand dynamics complicate government control, noting higher production costs push prices up and the difficulty of balancing producers and consumers.
A devotional piece relates adjusting to spiritual forces to avoid disarray. It uses a bicycle rider learning to lean with the machine to maintain balance as a metaphor for aligning with divine guidance and gravitation. The author argues wholehearted adaptation reduces dissent and enhances prayer effectiveness.
Washington columnist argues Italy remains an Axis asset despite economic strains. Italy can still function with German coal iron and petroleum, while its food self sufficiency and exports help sustain war effort. Civil shortages persist but may not topple Mussolini’s regime soon.
The piece argues that certain forces are beyond human opposition. gravity and the will of God are presented as immutable, not to depress but to give liberty and joy, reflecting a faith centered outlook.
Four dog fight occurred Wednesday evening in Mr O Learys field East Patrick street between Tom the bull dog belonging to Mr O Leary and Shorter a shepherd dog owned by Mr Johnson The shepherd killed the bull dog M L Robinson 3rd form with large furniture houses appointed manager buyer of John Wanamaker Philadelphia to head furniture department Tyson Zimmerman shutter fastener Co honored employees with turkey celery and a Christmas tree Salesmen of Thomas H Haller Central dry goods gave a fine oak rolling top desk to Mr Haller at Christmas Farewell banquet held by the Catoctin Club at the City Hotel with toastmaster Edward E Steiner many toasts and subjects discussed Our Country Our City and the Presidents Report
Twenty years ago from The News columns report the formal opening of the Francis Scott Key Hotel in Frederick with a stockholders’ dinner and dance on January 8. The obituary notes the death of Sterling Galt of Emmitsburg at 37 after a pneumonia illness. Christmas spirit marked a Wayside Inn event with gifted youths, and the University of Maryland Glee Club concert in Winchester Hall drew Frederick County students and local supporters.
Today's historical entries list 1900 Charles Goodyear born in New Haven and 1860 death in New York, 1803 Andrew Johnson born in Raleigh, 1879 William Mitchell, war ace, born in France. Also notes 1937 Margaret Bottome born in New York and 7842 Calixa Vallee linked to Canada’s anthem. Includes Texas 1845, Ashtabula 1876, Dresden 191, and 1932 Philippines independence.
A short religious line cites Daniel 6 22 about an angel closing lions mouths admitting innocence before God and the king. It then adds a modern twist claiming innocence has nothing to do with being proven.
Wartime controls reshape the business world as outputs and spending surge. U S Commerce official notes in 1943, government outlays reach about 90 billion while consumer spending sits near 75 billion. Businesses must trim operations to a minimum, economize, and curb wasteful practices to support the war effort.
Letter from N. A. Lufburrow reflects on post Christmas routines and year end changes. It notes gifts delivered, declarations to be written, jives reoriented, and expectations that business will resume in the new year with steady activity.
The War Price and Rationing Board office in Hagerstown was robbed over the weekend. Boxes of A B and gasoline ration books were taken from a metal cabinet after entry through a second floor window and a broken first floor door. The loss is estimated in the thousands of books.
Washington dispatch argues that an imbalance in the United Nations wartime administration risks lengthening the conflict. It blames mismanagement in distribution of weapons and materials, calls out inept home-front administration, and critiques air power focus over submarine threats, urging coordinated command and production.
A veteran observer cautions that Germany faces dire constraints as winter tests its strength. Stalingrad remains a tenuous hold while Rommel’s forces in Africa falter toward El Alamein. Allied pressure expands around Tunisia and Tripolitania as Axis troops shrink and retreat looms.
State Health Director Dr. R. H. Riley urges a yearly thorough medical checkup for all ages. He stresses early discovery prevents serious disease and lengthens life, noting tuberculosis cancer diabetes and nephritis as conditions best treated early amid wartime duties and health risks. He warns the Pacific war effort intensifies, with Allied offensives underway.
A compilation of Q and A items covers why men over 38 are excluded from the draft due to mental and physical limits. It also notes a married man's income tax, a baseball feat by Jim Tabor, a note on Moslem dating, protein foods for a balanced diet, and medical guidance on living with chronic disease by adapting habits and activity.
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