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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1943
Page
4
Dr William Crawford Johnson a long time physician and community figure dies after more than six decades of service. He cared for hundreds, aided local institutions, and remained active with keen memory and integrity. His comforting presence and engaging talk supported patients and citizens alike.
The piece denounces German brutality in World War II and cites cities like Nanking Rotterdam Coventry Warsaw and Kharkov as symbols of savage acts. It notes moving pictures to terrorize victims, two motives for the savagery, and asserts Allied pledges to punish war criminals. It also warns that punishment comes not only from trials but from global memory of the era.
Post war aviation sees about 3.5 million passengers this year with most traveling for business. after the war a strong boom is predicted as veterans seek vacation flights. Many returning pilots will influence others to fly, expanding opportunities for pilots and mechanical workers in the aviation industry.
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt, confident of a fourth term, publicly outlines a future world recovery program. He suggests a worldwide New Deal style effort to revitalize economies after the war, with heavy spending, wage preservation, and export-oriented production, potentially financed through loans or a world bank. The plan signals a bold postwar campaign stance amid Republican critiques.
A 4, large crowd gathered at City Opera House to greet the Mrs Gen Tom Thumb Company Khputians, praised in Frederick as superior to prior visits. Ex Mayor Lewis H Moberly of the Treasury Dept spent Christmas with family in Frederick. Local logic jokes about mistletoe penalties. Ladies Auxiliary of the M C A met to plan New Year’s entertainment and committees. The News endorses strict New Year resolutions urging electric road, smooth streets, electric fire alarm, new central male public school, and a public library.
The Consolidated Construction Company of Baltimore plans to begin a concrete dam on Fishing Creek to boost the city’s water supply. The dam will be 600 feet long and 95 feet high, holding about 59 million gallons of water. About 200 guests attended the Frederick Cotillion Club Christmas dance at the Francis Scott Key hotel with Tula’s Orchestra. Marshall Ahalt’s dog killed three large groundhogs plowed up by him. each weighed 23 pounds. A new post office record was set when Frank Goodman delivered 900 parcel post packages in two days.
Today's entries recount notable dates and figures from 1800 to 1937 including Goodyear Packer Johnson Pike Mitchell and events like Texas statehood 1845 and the Philippines independence vote 1892. Birthdays highlight Senator Guffey Hill Hendrickson Corcoran Christensen with locations and ages. Horoscope cautions a strong will may hinder plans if not checked.
A reflective note cites Psalm 19 35 about God as shield and uplift plus a Ruskin line on evil. The excerpt contrasts divine gentleness raising the humble with the belief that people do not truly enjoy wrongdoing.
War analyst Kirke L. Simpson reports Eisenhower’s confident plan to lead a Western Allied push from Teheran forward. He notes Soviet forces near Kiev driving toward Romania, with estimates around 500,000 troops and bold moves that threaten German lines and supply routes toward Zhmerinka and the Dnieper bend. The piece highlights a three-way Allied-Russian strategy and the German counteroffensive failing to halt the Red Army’s advances.
A list of current titles including A Treasury of Science edited by Harlow Shapley exploring science from Roger Bacon to modern scientists. Yankee Sawyer by Arthur Train featuring Tutt stories and Coolidge links. The Happy Family by John Ley and Ruth Munroe on psychological growth. Chopin by Antoni Gronowicz a youth audience bio. Herbert C Wright graduates to sergeant after training at Tyndall Field Panama City Florida.
Washington examines auto transport resilience under war disruption. Key factors include garage manpower, repair parts, tire supply and recapping, used car market with possible non essential car requisitioning, and gasoline rationing. Declines in mechanics and filling stations strain garages, while tire shortages loom and recapping salvages cars amid price controls and limited civilian fuel.
Dorothy Dix argues that wives who try to mold husbands through economy, training, or etiquette often fail. A husband resents being treated as a guinea pig or project and may seek divorce if she overreaches. The piece warns that men value autonomy and dislike overt help as a sign of weakness.
HAL BOYLE recalls Lt. Harvey J. Bevier, Omaha accountant turned bomber pilot, whose crew endured heavy flak and a near collision with a runaway fortress. Bevier, now grounded after 50 missions, reflects on memories of Rome, Palermo, Messina, Naples, and Mother's Day over Palermo.
A reflection by N. A. Lufburrow on the New Year bringing renewed purpose and hope. The writer notes widespread desire for freedom peace and goodwill and imagines a year of blessings, victories, and efforts to ease distress.
Mr and Mrs Ralph W Fouche and Mr Pleasant receive congratulations on the birth of a seven and one half pound son at Frederick City Hospital on Sunday. Mother and child are reported to be doing well.
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