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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1942
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment from a Frederick Md newspaper dated Tuesday February 17 1942 notes copyright and publication policies. It mentions Associated Press credit and editor notices about corrections and letters to the editor.
Nutritionist Victor Lindlahr warned that neglect of vitamin B1 could undermine American victory in war. He cited beri beri as a factor in Japanese expansion and urged women to improve menus, avoid overcooking, and conserve nutrients to build a healthy, courageous nation. Sabotage in the home, he said, is like saboteur in the factory.
Public school teachers face a heavy load distributing 130 million copies of War Ration Book No 3. Each book includes 28 stamps for a limited weekly sugar allowance, likely 12 ounces. Families must match books to people, with penalties for hoarding or fibbing about quantities. Grocers will collect stamps to replenish supplies.
A critic reviews Ludwig’s Simon Bolivar biography, noting the emphasis on Bolivar’s political and personal ideals, his evolution from boulevardier to libertarian and dictator, and the clash between colonialism and democracy. The work, drawn from Bolivar’s letters, alongside figures like Miranda and San Martin, highlights ideas over military detail.
A marriage license was issued in Baltimore to John L. Ponton aged 22 of Frederick and Miss Helen V. Fogle aged 94 of Baltimore.
Fifty years ago today February 17 1892 local items note accidents on South Market Street a rider falls from a saddle horse near Capt E N Hobbs restaurant injuring his head another man Lewis Plunkard Wille sustains a leg injury while hauling stone near Opossum town road Deputy Sheriff W D Cramer is badly hurt when thrown from his horse near Mt Pleasant darkness causes a stumble and head wound a wild man roaming near Brownsville remains at large W Irving Parsons former Precerick County Bank president enters real estate with office in Mutual Fire Insurance building
A historical note reports Reno Harp turning down President Harding’s offer to become general counsel in the Treasury Department. Officials say Harp and the President discussed the matter recently.
Edson's Washington column notes war shifts in trucking, predicting 5.7 million trucks on highways by 1942 and a move to military production. It cites Ford Ypsilanti and Chrysler plants, farm use, and urban delivery impacts, warning of rubber shortages and altered city services as war demands rise.
A strong ethical appeal urging support for liberty and human rights. The author argues that America must stand firm, end slavery, and join peaceful nations to create a better world, despite months of struggle and discouragement. The call to action emphasizes fortitude and resolve.
A surprise birthday gathering was held at Mrs. Mary Reddick s Walkerville home Saturday honoring her eighty second year. Guests received many useful gifts and refreshments were served to family friends including Rev Curvin Thompson Edgar Van Fossen William Van Fossen Roscoe Ports Mercie Reddick Nannie Reddick Ethel Van Fossen James Van Fossen Markell Crum James S Reddick Mary E Reddick J W Reddick Roger Curfman Irene Wachter Janet Van Fossen Patsy Crum Eddie Van Fossen. Quebec tops Canada with about thirty percent of the nation s factory output.
Andre Kostelanetz, famed conductor and Lily Pons husband, appeared via television to accept defense bond orders by telephone. A caller offered a thousand dollars for a bond in exchange for two tickets to a forthcoming performance. The event included Kostelanetz and Pons's Met appearance and a later meeting with a Holland-born cousin named Person.
The quote notes a blessed influence between souls, tying a biblical sense of intercession from Romans 8 26 to a George Eliot reflection on divine or spiritual connection. It contrasts spiritual intercession with human sympathy and affection.
The article analyzes the fall of Singapore as a major British defeat with wide strategic and political ramifications. It details the impact on Allied plans, the Dutch East Indies defense, and potential shifts in Churchill Roosevellt era strategy, including possible British cabinet tensions and wartime leadership concerns.
A compact Q and A set covers etiquette for volunteers, hosting, table talk, place setting, and dish handling. It answers that criticizing organizers is wrong, inviting friends with knitting is fine, complimenting the tea table is fine, cup handles belong to the right, and stacking dishes is not allowed. It also advises using bread and butter plates for formal dinners.
A note explains pronunciation and usage for the word itinerary as a noun meaning a proposed journey plan. The lecturer’s itinerary covered several states and illustrates how to use the term in context with an example sentence.
The article notes that since 1870 twenty three African Americans have served in the United States Congress with twenty one in the House and two in the Senate.
The piece argues both leaders lack governing capability during war and calls for stronger congressional checks, recall ideas, and frank, unpartisan governance. It cites Roosevelt’s perceived tolerance of aides, limited congressional briefing, and naval distrust as eroding Capitol Hill confidence.
A short devotional compares rising altitude to moral elevation. Higher standards reveal harsher judgments of prior conduct. Experiencing true religion lifts outlook, reshaping what is considered right and wrong and opening eyes to life’s wider reality.
A wartime movie trivia item asks five questions about cinema. It notes that films still make news during war and invites readers to check the last page for the answers. It mentions a child star debut in How Green Was My Valley and philanthropy related to Carole Lombard.
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