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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1944
Page
4
A descriptive report explains how specially equipped British planes called Pathfinders guide Allied bombers in darkness and poor weather. Demonstrations on an English moor show ground markers and colored sky markers revealing how bombs are precisely placed, extending bomber effectiveness in Berlin and the Ruhr.
An unsigned opinion piece argues that income tax returns are stressful but necessary to fund the war effort. It praises the United States for its schools and freedoms, noting the ability to choose work and beliefs, and suggests paying taxes is a small price for living in a free, protected country compared with tyranny elsewhere.
A compact note presents biblical verse Proverbs 13 4 about diligent souls prospering and a Shaw aphorism on two life tragedies one failing to obtain desires and the other achieving them, framing a quiet moral meditation.
Washington dispatch details a coordinated Army and Navy assault on the Marshall Islands described as omnipian warfare. It notes unprecedented naval bombardment, land and air support, and submarine blockades aiding operations, with future Allied offensives across the Pacific outlined and lessons to be applied in the Caro lines, Marshalls, and forthcoming campaigns.
Fifty years ago the Frederick City Gun Club organized at Mr A L Kine's on West Patrick street with officers elected: President R B Walling, Vice President Geo W Phebus, Secretary Michael Kennedy, Treasurer A L Kanett. Ice hauling and catoctin creek ice reported. weekly contests proposed. YMCA Literary Society debated prize fighting should be prohibited by law with negative ruling. Rebels and engine houses kept safe as Chef Pipeman Geo Salter stopped dangerous race attempt.
Twenty years ago Brunswick mayor and city council planned to oppose a bill to grant police power and city limits. A long distance radio contact bewilders listeners as San Francisco talks with Havana, 3000 miles apart. Mabel E Kirk of Nebraska named supervisor of Frederick rural schools to replace resigning Hoca Brust. Frederick County Athletic Field Association seeks $15,000 to build a new field. $7,090 pledged so far.
Today in history lists events from 1730 to 1943 with births of Bartram, Harrison, Tilden, Pinkham, Sampson and Lowell, plus World War era notes. It then lists notable birthdays including George Ade, Ronald Colman, Rev. John Batley, Frank Smothers, Roscoe Woodruff, Thom Harvey Allen, Winfield Reisler and John Nason, followed by a brief horoscope.
The piece weighs Allied and Nazi actions around Nettuna beachhead near Rome, noting weather as a factor but arguing the core failure to exploit the surprise. It cites General Wilson and Churchill or Roosevelt for authoritative answers, and calls for clear assessment from high command.
A column on overcoming handicaps argues real people rise above limits. It cites Byron, Keats, Stevenson, Beethoven, Edison, Glenn Cunningham and Helen Keller as examples of resilience and achievement despite adversity. Copyright Babson Newspaper Synd.
Reader note on word usage and pronunciation. Highlights include proper form of once in awhile versus awhyle and the distinction of indelency meaning offensiveness to modesty. Also mentions spelling, pronunciation tips, and a quotation from Addison about indecency.
A concise reflection on cultivating a simple life and the value of broad friendships, emphasizing inner growth and lasting social regard.
First hand account of American pilots C. J. Holbert and Charles Hammel forced down on the Himalaya hump while flying the Burma road from China to India. After a six week ordeal spanning 150 miles, they crawled to civilization aided by Tibetan traders and villagers, surviving in subzero cold and deep snow.
Dorothy Dix counsels a single man on spotting selfishness in a future wife, urging observation of family relations and real-life behavior over questions. She also advises solutions for a father-doing-housework dilemma and weighs a 17 year old girl’s wait for a soldier, warning against premature romance.
HAL BOYLE reports from Cassino front where Private Charles Bartley bides boredom by solitaire on 105 mm howitzers. Others like Frank De Stefano Ira Nash and William Bennett share daily shellfire ride and wild stories from Salerno to Vesuvius. Bartley notes letters home ease homesickness while soldiers date debates and joke about engagements and luck.
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