A Singular Destiny: Washington’s Enduring Character
The article surveys George Washington as a stern unbending aristocrat and national hero whose integrity and steadiness carried the fledgling republic through crises. It quotes Jefferson praising Washington’s character, courage, and leadership from Valley Forge to the Presidency, arguing no other man equals his example in guiding America’s founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Washington
Jefferson
Valley Forge
Arnod
Mount Vernon
Thurmont Teachers Defend Extra Fay Effort
A Thurmont letter to the editor questions public assumptions about teachers. It urges clear answers on overtime, workload, and salaries, noting long hours beyond nine to four and the need for fair compensation after taxes.
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Thurmont Scheel
Sit
War Production Board leadership questioned in Washington plea
A Washington column argues that Nelson as WPB chairman risks prolonging the war through incompetence and secrecy. It urges Roosevelt to appoint a competent top leader, citing four major mistakes from 1942 43 and criticizing delayed action on materials planning synthetic rubber New England oil and agricultural equipment.
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Washington
Rejroval
Donald Neloyn
War Prodection Board
Roosevelt
Nelson
Army
Navy
Congressional
WPB
Maryland teachers face pay gaps and wartime pressures
Dorothy Beachley and colleagues at Thurmont High School urge the Maryland Legislature to grant teachers a bonus, arguing that weekly wages of 21 dollars over ten months fail to cover dues, equipment, and pupils' needs. They compare conditions to wartime duties, warn of potential faculty losses to higher-paid jobs, and question taxpaying citizens about supporting the raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAACS
Maryland
Harry S. Middeedorf
Maryland Taxpayers Association
Stachers
Misused English Lesson Words and Pronunciations
A compact note on common errors in usage and pronunciation. It highlights proper forms like when to start play and the correct word shapes library pronunciation and spelling. It stresses clear word study and vocabulary growth through practical examples.
Impious Saying Reflects On Sadness In A Good Man
A brief quotation notes impious sentiment as a daily word prompt. It reflects waiting in reverence for the Supreme Being and quotes Young on a good man not being sad, with the accent on the first syllable.
Fifty Years Ago Storm Wreaks Havoc in Burkittsville Area
A cyclone tore through the county blowing a barn roof off David Arnold’s property at Burkittsville and causing other damage nearby. D A Castle was speeding his bay horse along South Market Street during the storm. Eight large panes in Prof Cyrus G Thomas’s East Church Street residence were blown from the upper story sash into the room. E D Grove, manager of Grove Lime Company, left for a southern trip for a few weeks. The Pearl Dramatic Company of Walkersville performed Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Burkhart’s Hall with the Rocky Springs Orchestra providing music.
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David Arnold
Burkittsville
D. A. Castle
South Market Street
Cyrus G. Thomas
East Church Street
E. D. Grove
The
Grove Lime Company
Lime Kiln
Pearl Dramatic Company
Walkersville
Burkhart’s Hall
Yellow Springs
Rocky Springs
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columne Of The News
In a Feb 22 1923 item twenty years ago, about 30 persons attended a luncheon for life members of the Frederick County Agricultural Society at the Francis Scott Key hotel. City surveying of a new storage reservoir site above Fishing Creek receiver will start at once per City Engineer Crum after a unanimous alderman vote. The Frederick County League pennant cup for 1822 will be presented at a Woodsboro Opera House banquet tonight. Raymond G House, teller at Middletown Savings Bank, resigned to start a Mercersburg Pa lumber business.
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Frederick County Agricultural Society
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Emory C. Crum
Fishing Creek
Frederick County League
Woodsboro Baseball Club
Woodsboro Opera House
Raymond G. House
Middletown Savings Bank
Mercersburg
Lumber Drm
War news tempered by frankness despite Tunisia reverses
The article argues for unsweetened reporting of military setbacks to maintain public morale and deter enemy propaganda. It details Tunisia losses, extended supply lines, and German gains around Mareth, stressing that ultimate victory requires sustained munitions, sacrifice, and clear government communication.
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Tunisia
Berlin
War Department
Tecate PE Keeasian
Eighth Army
Mareth Line
United States
Strength For Today By Earl Douglass D D Washington's Religion
Washington's religion is analyzed, noting frequent references to providence, church attendance, vestry service, and conformity to Church of England doctrine. Martha Washington's grandson cites Sundays church visits and evening sermons with Mrs Washington, showing reverence and upright conduct in an era of lax morals. The piece also touches on Food Distribution Administration purchases in 1942.
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Washington
George Washington
Washlington
Land ‘Hey
Martha Washington
George Custis
Church of England
Babson Newspaper
Lynd
Food Distribution Administration
Rubber Raft Boosts Morale in War Time Glare
Washington dispatch recalls the race among rubber firms to claim credit for the raft that kept Edwin Rickenbacker afloat after his crash. First Firestone and U S Rubber competed, then Good year hosts were confirmed by the War Department. The piece notes national morale driving industrial pride and mentions tea propaganda by OWI and a clash over plant identifications.
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Sy Peter Edson
Washington
Eddie Rickenbacker
Mejor Rubber Companies
Wer Department
Ame
Rickenbaker
Firestone
U. S
War Department
Fend
Goodyear
Goodrich
Jeeps
Auto Company
Rooseelt
Casablanca
Willys
Today In History and Birthdays Highlight Noted Figures
History notes from 1786 to 1942 recount treaties, battles, political plots, and notable events. Birthdays include George Washington, James Russell Lowell, Sophie May, Margaret Sangster, Frank L. Stanton and others. Also includes today’s horoscope forecasting strong character and high intelligence.
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George Washington
Westmoreland Co. Va
Mount Vernon
James Russell Lowell
New England
Cambridge
Mass
Rebecca §. Clarke
Sophie May
Norridgewock
Maine
Margaret E. Sangster
New York
New Rochell
N.Y
Frank L. Stanton
Georgia
Cnarleston, S.C
Atlanta, Ga
Bible Thought On Mercy And Holy Bread
A compact reflection cites Lamentations 3 32 about compassion amid grief, then meditates on corn as holy bread feeding the soul, praising everlasting mercy and faith in divine sustenance. The brief verse-echo mentions JCnril Mascfield as a likely byline or source tag.
OPA Special Ration Cases Answer Questions For Home Front
The Office of Price Administration offers weekly Q A on wartime rationing. Topics include exchanging tomato cases by point value, securing season long point certificates, and allowances for a son on furlough or doctor prescribed needs.
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Office of Price Administration
Aedas
Mind Your Manners Test Your Knowledge Of Social Usage
A list of five social etiquette questions with official answers. 1 It would probably please him. 2 No You can telephone unless in an area restricting long distance calls. 3 Yes Promptness is important. 4 Yes Let him know arrival and stay times. 5 No Better ask to be let out at the nearest point on his route.
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Mephine
C. W. Wickersham
University of Virginia
Clarkiesville
General Wickershee
E. Wickersham
Taft
Harry Hopkins
Julius Klein
Hopkins
Wil Sels
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Chariet’ Desville
Third
Madison
Adams County Sets Red Cross Drive Quota
Gettysburg Pa February 22 Adams county fixes an $18,700 quota for the Red Cross War Fund Drive to begin March 1 with Henry M Scharf as campaign chairman.
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Gettysburg
Red Cross
Adams County
Henry M. Scharf
Q and A roundup from North Africa and shipyard terms
West Time Q News dispatches discuss wadis or streams that flow briefly in the rainy season, then dry. Several trivia Qs cover War Ration Book No. 1 coffee, a Navy boss as hull curvature, Grand American trapshooting grounds in Vanesla, and furniture and china maker names with classifications.
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North Africa
Wadi Zéem Zem
Luf's Stuff 48 JY LOOKS TO DAT
The piece praises Russians for their efforts against Hitler and notes German distress as winter passes. It argues Hitler could halt deaths if he surrendered unconditionally and questions his wisdom and character, suggesting he would rather see friends dead than back down.
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Luf
Hitler
Germany
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Ola Murray
Bradley Barrick
Clara Jean Schuman
Ruth McLaughlin
Ruth Clem
Rebecca Howard
Thurman High School
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United Nations
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Tripoli
Florida
Spain
Buena Vista
Mexico
Lincoln
Allan Pinkerton
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Greenback Labor Party
Toledo
Frank W. Woolworth
Utica
N. Y
Belgium
MacArthur
Philippines
Australia
Fanny Ward
St. Louis
Idep
St Vincent Millar
Rockland
Clyde B. Aitchison
Portland
Oreg
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clinnton
Iowa
William B. Seabrook
Westminster
David Dubinsky
Ladies Garment Workers Union
Bible Thought
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Jean
Jess Brots Panwice
Dines
Vanésla
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