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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1944
Page
4
The obituary notes the death of William T. Delaplaine Sr founder of The News. He died at his home on February 19 1895 after a brief illness of pneumonia at age 35.
Officials tied to food rationing and the War Food Administration stress weather as key to national supplies. J Kincer of the Federal Weather Bureau says the nation is in a wet cycle with little drought danger, noting two good seasons have reduced risk and that civilian shortages would follow any crop shortfall as overseas serving men increase demand.
The FCC states it will diversify ownership in radio, favoring non newspaper applicants when one frequency is available and two equally qualified contenders exist. It claims a long investigation justifies this but has not released a supporting report or held hearings. Critics question FCC overreach beyond traffic policing.
A Maryland rabbit breeders group expresses gratitude to The Frederick News for a series on Rabbit Raising and the Food-for-Victory Program. The MSR&CBA lists over 100 breeders, advocates public education on rabbits, and invites readers to contact Secretary Marie R. Leonard or attend monthly meetings at Pioneer's Hall in Baltimore.
Washington dispatch explains the mounting debate over a possible Roosevelt veto of the tax measure. It notes Democratic support for signing, risks to party unity, and potential revenue shifts from excise taxes and social security changes. Analysts warn a veto could delay tax legislation into 1945 and spark political chaos during the war.
A Frederick Frederick County local column reflects on wartime unity and public service. It recalls soldiers and nurses overseas, draft notices, Red Cross work, and bond drives, while noting local civic efforts and cautions about crime and public welfare costs. The piece also references Washington’s legacy, local politics, and upcoming events in February.
Mrs Daisy Stull and Mrs Earl Hill hosted Class No 2 of the Aliea Lutheran Sunday School on February 14 near Hansonville. After devotional, games, and the annual sister reverence, each member received a Valentine with her name from teacher Mrs Ray S Baer. Mrs Luther Leatherman won both the draw prize and the Valentine game prize, and refreshments followed.
Skating incident as Harry Downey’s overcoat disappears from the Lewis pond bank with no clues. A Baltimore and Ohio freight car axle failure at Brunswick wrecks eleven cars. Ex postmaster D C Long sells his Middletown house and moves to Waynesboro Pa. A southern county thunderstorm ends sleighing and coasting. The Major and policemen fund for the daily poor is exhausted after 132 orders issued aiding white and colored families with coal and provisions.
Frederick City and County slowly recover from a severe storm with six inches of snow and two and a half inches of hail followed by rain. Roads blocked. A runaway horse nearly fell into a manhole while pulling a milk wagon on Patrick Street. A Mobley truck skidded near West Friendship, injuring driver Edward S. Mobley and two others. Sheriff Alaugh reported a man indicted for illegal liquor sale found with several bottles on his person.
A dated US newspaper brief lists historical anniversaries and notable birthdays. Entries include 1732 Thomas Young born in Ulster County and 1803 Ohio statehood, plus 1941 Panama Canal locks work begun and 1942 war chiefs trial notes. Birthdays span Grace Elliott, John Fahey, Laurence Winship, Edward Weeks Jr., Guy Allen, and Dr Malton C. Woinernite, among others.
Washington notes that Roosevelt hints at a postwar "New Peace" to expand the economy with more jobs health housing and education. The plan centers on the Second Bill of Rights including rights to work shelter health care and education, and may signal a political platform for postwar policy.
Alvey M Norwood, overseas station editor, encloses a Stars and Stripes excerpt praising homefront resilience while noting rationing hardships such as milk, bananas, and filet mignon slim picks with Spam and Vierina sausages. He jokes about Eisenhower’s probable term and Army climate, then urges readers to keep their chins up with a chicken in the oven when they meet again.
Ralph H. Bowings has been transferred to Harrisburg Pennsylvania. He is employed by Theood Fair stores and has been in Baltimore for three months with this firm.
HAL BOYLE relates Staff Sgt. James R. Fry of Frederick Oklahoma piloting a slow moving unarmed Cub over Cassino frontline near battle lines. Fry aimed toward a German plane to avoid gunfire and to steer clear of the barrage as the two fighters dove. He narrowly avoided both planes and escaped unscathed while the German guns fired behind him. Fry’s daring move highlights the perilous air support missions by artillery spotters.
The excerpt recalls a Cub pilot recounting near misses and a shell strike after a date with danger. He notes 150 flak holes and patching 75 holes before returning home. The piece highlights Fifth Army artillery relying on Cub planes with portable radios as eyes and ears for the fight toward Cassino.
A humorous meditation on human foibles. The author notes people squabble over incon sequentials while missing essentials, repress awkward animosities, and feel slighted by imagined slights. He compares differences among people to a flight to Saturn.
This brief note teaches daily vocabulary practice with the word manifest meaning not obscure or hidden and presents a Bible quote about what may be known of God being manifest in them. It also warns on common errors in usage and pronunciation.
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