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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1942
Page
4
The News marks the 47th anniversary of the death of William T. Delaplaine Sr founder of The News at Freder ick. Newspaper policy notes and Associated Press content usage details accompany the notice.
Chiang Kai-shek’s sudden trip to India aims to rally Indian resistance and fear of Axis dominance. The piece notes Indian lukewarmness toward Britain, Gandhi's departure, Nehru's leadership, and a warning that Burma’s fall could invite a two-pronged Axis strike. London signals Indian representation in war councils as Burma faces threat and India must act quickly to deter the Axis.
A comic quiz warns readers to file income tax returns by March 15 and poses five questions about federal revenue, constitutional amendments, and a notorious gangster penalized for tax evasion. The piece notes the governor of a state proposing a 25 percent cut to the state income tax to ease federal tax burdens, with answers on the last page.
This note teaches the word cessation as a ceasing or discontinuance whether temporary or final. It cautions on misused phrases and mispronunciations while urging daily vocabulary growth. The example cites a festival day observed by cessation from labor.
James E Helbert II surveys two foreign female authors. Daphne Du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek offers romance and adventure with a lord’s wife eloping with a pirate, while Irina Skariatina’s Tamara presents a grand, colorfully depicted Imperial Russia through a vivid but stylized biographical lens.
A set of etiquette Q A on serving at table. It covers removing glasses and hors d oeuvres before guests return from dining, avoiding haste, never touching diners, placing dishes to the left with occasional right side removal, guests rising with the hostess, and proper glass filling practice.
Fifty years ago in Frederick the columns note MR JACOB B TYSON and HON Wm H Hinks as Republican mayoral candidates. A water main leak on North Market street, a new soap factory opening on West Patrick street by Geo Notnagie and Chas Riddlemoser. MR William P Morsell sold Arthur Cromwel of Buckeystown five head of Holstein cattle. DR Lewis Steiner, librarian and former Maryland state senator, died in Baltimore at 65. he served in the Civil War and authored books.
February 19 1922 highlights include Hood College juniors at the annual Prom with Gettysburg Serenaders music and red white decor for Valentine season. Street crews led by E Peter Mantz cleared snow with fireplugs and hose. Steel frame work on a new hotel delayed by recent weather as the first shipment arrived. Dr William Crawford Johnson president of the Board of Education and physician Fred Chick were noted as well known and approved.
Washington forecasts a broad slowdown as auto rationing hits dealers and repair shops. Jobs fall for 200,000 plus auto workers while dealers, landlords, banks, and finance firms face losses and vacancies. Used car demand may rise, but taxes drop and Rediuctant Finance offers 150 million to bridge the war period.
Babson argues tires can be produced in wartime America by swapping cotton use, tapping Amazon rubber, and mobilizing unemployed workers for retreading. He blasts Washington for restricting tires while war needs persist, urging rational sacrifice and local decision over central dictation.
A hitherto nameless peak in the Great Smokies has been dubbed Mount Lanier, named for the southern poet Sidney Lanier. The article notes transportation tax cuts affect road maintenance and fuel revenue, with many trips under 20 miles and little long distance travel. Floyd Odlum argues the United Nations must outproduce the Axis and that munition orders will take two to three months to place.
The Lewistown Womans Club held a Monday card party at Mrs. G Lloyd Palmer’s home despite poor weather. Proceeds go to welfare work with door prize won by Mrs. Mary Freer and several attendees receiving draw and table prizes.
Military analysis details shifting German and Russian offensives on the Eastern Front. Reports indicate deep Russian thrusts near Smolensk and Vitebsk, with looming threats to Moscow and potential preparations for a Caucasus spring drive.
The piece urges readers to smile amid woe and fear, noting honest cheer sustains courage. It emphasizes faith, hope, and work as foundations while horizons darken and news brings unpleasing views. Written by N. A. Lufburrow.
Mrs. C Steiner Ramsburg hosted the Utica Lutheran Women's League meeting with Mrs. Elmer Harper presiding. Minutes, candy sales, and a talk on Victory Gardens urged 1942 plantings and canning of vegetables especially yellow and scarlet varieties. A benefit sale was planned with Gary L. Utterback's sale on March 21 and the next meeting set for March 5 at the Community Hall. Large flocks of cormorants chase schools of fish.
The Supreme Court opinion by Justice Black addresses government contracts during World War I with Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co. The ruling rejects retroactive nullification of valid contracts while allowing Congress to regulate profits. Dissent by Justice Frankfurter warns against entreprises taking duress. The piece notes the six New Deal justices majority and praises Black's fairness.
An article highlights how humble figures influenced great men. A nurse at Lincoln’s bedside steadied his faith and eased his sorrow after the president’s son died. Maria Millis, a housekeeper in Lord Shaftesbury’s home, mentored a British boy who grew into a renowned public servant and Christian leader.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Urbana met February 11 at Rev. W Briscoe and wife home. President Mrs Ralph Cubitt led. scripture read by Mrs Briscoe. prayer by Rev Briscoe. Hymn What A Friend We Have in Jesus sung. Last year's officers stay. no Valentine party. Prizes awarded to Mrs Chaz Cronenburg Rev Briscoe Miss Ann Runkles and Mrs Monroe Stull. Wedding witnessed from Rockville. Refreshments served. adjourned until the March meeting.
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