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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
4
A 1944 Frederic Md newspaper page fragment notes copyright by Associated Press and local editor policy on letters to the editor. It references city posting and the requirement of real names for submissions.
The piece argues Nazi use of space for time mirrors 1941 Russia tactics, noting Germany retains large but vulnerable pre-war territory. Unlike Russia and allies, German factories cannot be moved to safety, limiting any time gained and turning space into a liability rather than an asset.
The piece foresees an imminent Western Europe invasion. It notes American nerves, German strain, and Britain’s heavy troop and supply buildup. Repeated daytime and nighttime bombings on invasion coasts are seen as a lead to an all out assault aimed at destroying defenses, with Germany facing severe consequences.
Earl L Douglass argues skepticism harms religious faith within families and social groups. He recalls Bob Ingersoll’s lectures unsettling older listeners and warns doubts should be kept private. He notes intelligent doubters exist but are rare and urges restraint to avoid spreading uncertainty.
Ruiz Rudolph O Jordan 17 Washington and Mildred Regina Hackey 17 Frederick Route 5 colored. Malcolm H Nelson 20 Washington and Helen M Beshore 26 Hyattsville both divorced. Ralph W Miller and wife to Albert L Zentz and wife county $16. Quiver T Wallace and wife to William E Crist and wife county $20. Ulysses Grant Bourne Jr and wife to William B Hill and wife jig $10.
Washington reports recall Ray Clapper a fair minded beloved Washington correspondent who died in an airplane crash in a war zone. At 31 he traveled to Britain, India, Sweden, Cairo and the Pacific to report the war. He earned respect from officials across parties for integrity and fearlessness.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, 30, once the nation’s most notorious draft dodger, was released from Fort Leavenworth today as the government closed its 27 year case. He remained elusive to reporters. Fellow prisoner Arthur Stafford, released with him, said Bergdoll was greeted at the gates by his wife and their youngest child.
Snow began in the forenoon and fell all day melting as it fell, leaving slick pavements. Cold weather followed. hydrants froze and the West Patrick Street bridge area saw heavy ice. Mr William Brust on Telegraph Street fell while extinguishing sparks at a foundry blaze and sprained his arm. Many visited the foundry fire. walls damaged by heat, tin roof collapsed, and the 30 foot smoke stack was removed. Forty three electric lights out last night due to freezing. lights restored before 9. Circuit Court opened with a grand jury charge and a warning to investigate the unsafe North Market Street School.
Frederick native Captain John Schulty aged 85 dies in Indianapolis after long service. Civil War veteran and two term Indiana legislator, he often visited relatives here. John Mitchell, a bank robber from Sandy Spring, killed in Maryland state prison amid a stabbing by a fellow inmate. A high class production My China Doll thrills Frederick Opera House audience. Roy Mumford family and several locals motor to Washington.
Today In History lists birth and death notes for Joziah Quincy James G Birney Mark Hopkins Edward F Beale John Mitchell Richard Boleslawski and others with events from 1824 to 1936 including Congress actions and the establishment of commissions plus a horoscope noting adventurous spirit and ambition.
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond figures show Maryland sales of war bonds through January reached 113 million dollars, 60 percent of the state's quota. Of this total 32 million dollars came from individual buyers.
The Berlin-Nazi center shows signs of strain as German forces pulled back from key lines in Russia and Poland. Analyses foresee possible annihilation threats on Baltic and Black Sea flanks, with renewed pushes against Italy’s Gustav line and renewed Allied pressure elsewhere. Japan faces diminished defense after Marshall atoll losses, indicating a decisive balance shift in the Pacific.
A playful verse by N. A. Lufburrow on tonsils, noting their pain and pleasure, insisting they should hang on despite occasional illness, for the memories they aid and the spirit they keep tangled.
The passage promotes vocabulary growth with daily word focus. Today the word clarify is defined as to make clear and is shown in a sample sentence about detailing the situation carefully. It includes pronunciation notes and common misuses for pen and museum.
A local child, Master Richard Wayne Jacobs, aged one, celebrates his first birthday today at 217 East Second Street with family and neighbors in attendance.
Washington miscellany by Peter Edson covers Lieut Harmon’s longing to see Ann Arbor, praise for Joe E Brown’s China entertainment, and a gag-filled roundup of Washington anecdotes. It notes FBI wire-damage inquiry resolved by a gray wharf rat, Pepper committee quips on cost of living, and OWI radio booking mishaps with Hull and Amos and Andy.
Annapolis Maryland February 39 AD A $30 annual trailer tax in four counties is struck down as unconstitutional by the Court of Appeals after prior rulings in Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties. In St Mary's County the appeal of a circuit court ruling favored by county commissioners led to a reversal. The Calvert County test remains pending in circuit court. The day also saw the state seek reversal of a Baltimore City criminal court decision on liquor license indictments.
Washington Feb 3 prelate eight employes of the Peoples Drug Stores will share in the estate of Dr Malcolm C Gibbs who died Jan 26. He founded and presided over 130 Peoples Drug Stores across several states. The will filed for probate provides 22000 shares of stock for the employees and a 1 million dollar trust for his son Lieut Col Henry Fooe Gibbs of Rockville Md. A nephew receives 25000 dollars. Ten percent of the estate goes to charitable institutions through Archbishop Curley, including Shriners hospitals and the Ker nan Hospital and Industrial School in Baltimore.
The Maryland and District of Columbia Industrial Union Council began a poll of General Assembly members to see if lawmakers will vote to repeal Maryland's declaration of intentions act for ballot qualification. CIO unions assist. Gov O’Connor conditionally regards a special session if enough legislators show repeal intent. Also notes that many desert snakes and lizards cannot tolerate intense sun.
Eight volunteer models from the Detrick Women’s Club staged a fashion show during the February meeting. Luncheon with a Valentine motif was held in the Francis Scott Key Hotel ballroom. About sixty members and guests attended the event featuring garments from Hendrickson and Gilbert. Names include Thelma Hayes Ruby Holoman Marjory Housewright Carol Tempel Betty Baxter Hazel Wellman Winona Foster Ruth Manire. Commentator was Mrs. Alice Olson. S/Sgt Ruth Tupel of the WAC performed whistling solos. President Rena Dorrell presided. Next meeting set for March 2 at the Officers’ Club on Camp Detrick.
Boston ordnance district reports rapid overseas shipment of 73 mm aircraft cannon described by Col. J C Solberg as the most powerful in the world. The weapon, fitted to North American Mitchell bombers, is said to trouble the enemy and render tanks, warships, and gun emplacements ineffective. Army air corps gunners in training claim remarkable long range target results.
Pvt Richard Summers, son of Mrs Johnny W B Summers of Braddock, has two works in the Twelfth Annual Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibit at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown. A Frederick High School graduate and Maryland Institute of Fine Arts alum, he’s served overseas 22 months. The exhibit runs February.
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