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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1942
Page
4
Wednesday December 9 1942 edition items include Associated Press notes on public notices and society news. The page lists various notices and commentary with nongraphic references to calls for submissions and published communications from the era.
The piece reflects on the fate of roving tramps and vagrants once common in society. It notes fewer wandering workers today due to labor demand and training, suggests many have settled into steady jobs, and urges policies to prevent a return to roaming after the war. It discusses attitudes toward laziness and the value of steady work to support industry.
Thurmont correspondent argues about farmer hardships under administration and inflation. He recalls harvest labor scenes from 1941, questions relief for the able bodied, and defends farmers as the backbone of feeding and clothing the nation amid political rhetoric.
The Japanese premier announced that over 1,000,000 tons of crucial materials were imported from conquered areas in the previous year, representing 70 percent of a year’s supply. Japan’s industrial base is highly integrated with rubber, iron ore, chrome, chemicals, and essential fuels, aiming for self sufficiency.
Richard C. Thompson argues that 60 percent of Frederick County farms are tenant-farmed and rents climb to 15 percent of revenue. He compares tenant farming to predatory lending, criticizes middlemen for adulteration and profiteering, and laments farmers’ living conditions and radio culture. He urges action as cropland and tenants bear the brunt of rising costs.
The page discusses daily word lessons and common mispronunciations. It introduces eminent meaning distinguished above others and cites Addison to illustrate its use. It also touches on near misspellings and pronunciation tips for several terms.
A letter from N. A. Lufburrow argues that true peace comes from conquering fate through honest effort. It contrasts empty retreat with a peace earned by decency and victory, stressing that lasting peace must be founded on truth and tangible fruits of victory.
Washington gossip centers on a wedding reception for Mrs. Hopkins hosted by Bernard Baruch. The event mocked wartime rationing with a buffet of beef substitutes, seafood and wine, underscoring expected living standards in total war. Guests included notable capital figures and the couple staged a politically charged social display.
In a recent Fredericke column, skaters enjoy ponds and streams after long winters, with learners filling the scene and dealers busy supplying skates. A four horse team on Market street lost a wheel horse momentarily but caused no damage. Thomas Gittinger reports the Mobile baseball club, wintering in Havana, sailed and achieved ten wins against one loss. The Independent Hose Company plans its New Year Ball at Armory Hall, with a committee including Fahrney and Eader, as well as J E S Wagner presenting cigars to City Hotel staff.
Twenty years ago the Epworth League of the M B church staged Farm Folks at Waneton Hall with cast members J Earl Solt Miss Mary A Benson Miss Ruth M Kline Austin L Hoffman Miss Kathryn Kollmyer Thomas J Schaeffer Miss Margaret M Roelkey Joan P Engelbrecht Miss Ruth V Zimmerman George M Free and Ruth Reihenhaefer. Assistant superintendent Philip H Culler of Peoples Mutual Benefit Insurance attends agents banquet at the Metropolitan Hotel Washington. Frederick City Basketball League opened its season as Company A beat Ox Fibre Brush 29 21 and Frederick Iron of Steel defeated Knights of Pythias 21 8 with a street parade preceding. A car collision at Court Street left Mr Schell unhurt after his sedan struck a wagon driven by Miss Georgia Gittinger.
War report notes Red Army gains in Russia while Britain United States and Fighting French eye a Tunisian breakthrough. Eisenhower's command prepares to strike as Rommel may seek a junction with Axis forces near the Bizerte Tunis triangle. Giraud's leadership and unity bolster Allied efforts with American airpower.
The 1942 national income is estimated at 117 billion with per capita payments around 848. Projections for 1943 forecast a record national income near 135 billion and individual payments about 133 billion. Costs of living rose about 1 percent in 1942, while output volume grew 10 to 15 percent.
The article argues France in Africa should test its fighting mettle and promote unity under Giraud. It notes Rommel’s danger as he seeks to bypass the Sousse Kairoun line by sea, while Allied planes harass eastern Tunisian centers and British submarines sink Axis supply craft in the Gulf of Hammamet.
The piece notes consumer living standards will fall in 1943 due to scarce goods despite higher prices. It cites 1942 spending of $81 billion on goods and services and a 3 percent decline in availability, with total consumer goods forecast around $76 billion and substantial savings growth to curb inflation.
The Littlestown and Edgewood Churches of God will hold Watchnight services on Thursday night at 10 30 p m until after midnight The note adds that since the fall of France more than 1 500 Allied vessels have been convoyed through the Straits of Dover
Q Why could Reunion Island be called the Island of Saints Although taken from Vichy France by Allied troops its principal towns bear saint names St Denis St Louis St Pierre St Benoit and St Paul Q Dogs known for smell with a weak nose and strong eyes and ears which breed The greyhound Q Why avoid boiling woolen blankets or freezing drying in cold winds Sudden temperature changes shrink fibers Use lukewarm water mild soap rinse and dry moderately Q Is wheat shortage danger during current war No present supplies exceed demand Some wheat may be sown to soybeans and other crops in 1948 Q Why are domestic liquor supplies short Distilling industry makes industrial alcohol for explosives and synthetic rubber
A short reflective verse cites John 1 7 about bearing witness to the Light. It contrasts darkness with God’s outer likeness and the strong belief that the great believer emerges from doubt.
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