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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1943
Page
4
The Freder ick Maryland newspaper The News lists publication details for the paper dated Friday December 31 1943. It notes circulation rates and contact addresses including the News-Post Building on Court Street. The paper credits Associated Press dispatches and requests real names for letters and corrections.
Sumner Welles and Kent Cooper urge postwar policy guaranteeing global freedom of information. They argue current news agencies, many government controlled, distort American life abroad and foreign coverage at home. A universal press freedom would curb selfish uses and promote UN aims of international understanding.
In a wartime editorial tone, the piece urges optimism for 1944 with hopes to defeat Hitler and Japan, improve war production and civilian shortages, while acknowledging vast casualties ahead. It questions whether citizens will actively contribute or leave the burden to servicemen.
Reports from Washington say the administration favors a wartime strike ban. Pressure from the armed services grew after a railroad strike call was issued and withdrawn. Roosevelt advisers warn of waning popular support over his stance, with Congress overriden vetoes and a push to outlaw all wartime strikes. A forthcoming message may outline broader manpower control and legal changes to enforce uninterrupted wartime work. Mrs. Harry R. Jones, 959 West Patrick Street, is seriously ill at home.
A brief excerpt expresses a hopeful start for 1944, urging actions to improve the year for servicemen. The speaker welcomes a young reader and emphasizes contributing to the war effort and morale at home.
In this letter Dr William Lloyd urges happiness through health trust in God and contentment. He warns against envy and worry and promotes helping others as a path to joy, arguing happiness rests on spiritual and bodily well being and a daily practical faith.
Workmen under Supt. W. F. Andes are installing a new pump at the Harpers Ferry waterworks near town after a Christmas Eve breakdown cut water supply for hours. Cisterns dried up and residents used town water, stressing the old pump.
Fifty years ago local items note the Past Master Masons Lodge annual meeting with officers elected led by W M John A Lynch and S W Jacob Tyson. Also announced are changes in the West Patrick street grocery business McDonald and Routzahn to operate as Mc Donald and Routzahn and a water pipe burst in front of Thomas W Atkinson’s residence with repairs begun by a crew.
A decayed transcribed column recalls events from 20 years earlier. An Earl W Baker coupe fire on Patrick Street is noted with backfire suspect and fire crew response. A large merger forms Potomac Puone Service with Edison Cumberland, creating Potomac or Company. Frederick High School Alumni Class of 1919 reunion at Wayside Inn. officers elected.
In a holiday column from Frederick, residents reflect on war news and peace. Local events include Christmas carols, Hanukkah observances, and charity gatherings by Lions Club, AWVL, and USO. County Farm Bureau notes Beall reelection and derides urban-centric education and postwar road programs. Firemen report activity. two deaths mark the year’s end, while bells ring and prayers mix with dance and celebration.
Earl L. Douglass argues certainty is essential in religion, not perfect knowledge but firm truths. He compares faith to a trumpet directing soldiers, urging reliance on a higher, authoritative power rather than personal doubt. Without this anchor, individuals wander amid life’s trials and questions.
In 1944 the Census Bureau devised a new sampling technique for consumer needs using purposive selection and a cell based approach. They picked 68 representative areas, chose two counties per area, then randomly surveyed every tenth household to compile about 4900 households, roughly one in 7400 families, though they did not ask about the next president.
A historical recap lists anniversaries from 1815 to 1942, noting births of Meade Fields Hammett Bliss Kelly and others, with deaths, notable events including Jefferson leaving Washington's cabinet and Wilbur Wright’s 1908 flight. It also presents today's notable birthdays Gen George C. Marshall Justice Stanley Reed and others, and ends with a moral on humility and patient effort.
A readable note on common word misuses and pronunciation. It highlights phrases to avoid like omitting of all and mispronouncing parquet. It defines iridescent as having rainbow colors and notes the beauty of iridescent glass.
A county resident extends New Year wishes to the News-Post and commends its W C T U reports. Janet R Barrick, president, thanks the publication for keeping the community connected with service members abroad and amid wartime blackout.
A reflective reminiscence by N. A. Lufburrow looking back over the year 44. He notes partial progress and shared effort in strengthening the human heart and calls for continued work and dedication in the days ahead.
Sergt. J. W. Orndorff of this city, son of Hiley Orndorff, moves from Camp Blanding Florida to Headquarters Third Special Training Battalion Reception Center Camp Shelby Mississippi.
Associated Press war analysis describes a rapid Nazi collapse on the central Russian front west of Kiev. Russian forces breach a wide front toward the Romanian and Polish borders, threatening encirclement and cutting supply routes. A potential German disaster unfolds as Hitler’s command faces shortages, while Allied planners shift focus to the Pacific and a predicted Russian Allied victory next year.
Precipitation for 24 hours ending at 6 am today is none. December to date totals 1.38 inches, below the normal 25 inches. December 1942 recorded 3.86 inches. deficiency to December 1-8.91 inches. Yesterday's high 35, low last night 19. sunset at 5 56 pm.
A compact juxtaposition presents Jeremiah 17 10 about God testing hearts and rewarding deeds alongside Dante's line that justice does not descend from its pinnacle. The pairing reflects on divine judgment and human governance as literary contrasts.
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