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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1942
Page
3
Senator Millard E. Tydings appeals for continued war production warning the postwar standard of living could fall dramatically. He cites potential coast attacks, ship losses, and a prolonged war lasting years, urging unity as ships, fuel, and labor are stretched to support soldiers.
The Census Bureau reports Maryland aging, with median age rising from 27.4 in 1930 to 29.6 in 1940. The under 20 share fell to 33.0 percent, while those 65 and over rose to 6.8 percent. Urban growth outpaced rural, non farm homes absorbing most rural gains. Education shows 8 years average schooling for 25+, 28 percent with no schooling, 9 percent with at least one year of college, and 48 percent with college degrees.
Lloyd Mangrum of Oak Park Illinois wins the New Orleans Open for 1000 pounds prize money. He posts 281 total with a 69 in the morning and 74 in the afternoon to edge Sam Snead and Lawson Little by one stroke. Mangrum plans to invest 750 of his winnings in a defense bond. Also notes Britain’s gas use nears twelve million despite electricity growth.
Stalin declares on the 24th anniversary of the Red Army that German forces are not beaten and a stern struggle lies ahead. He says the Red Army will liberate Leningrad White Russia the Ukraine and the Crimea and argues the war requires renewed manpower industry and weapons. The speech emphasizes national liberation over imperial aggression.
General MacArthur reported Garand rifle showed excellent performance under combat on the Bataan Peninsula. It operated with no mechanical defects, resisted dust and dirt, and could fire for days without cleaning. Ordnance officials praised its rugged simplicity and threefold firepower over the Springfield, while noting no need to modify parts.
Baltimore February 22 State Employment Commissioner Harry C Jones said he asked Attorney General William C Walsh who would replace State Guard special police patrolling bridges and sensitive points when their 90 day appointments expire. The guardsmen, paid from State Roads Commission funds, work eight hours daily seven days a week. The Baltimore Sun reported 431 men in the detail, with 344 paid on February 16 totaling 323842 in commission funds. The men are enlisted in the State Guard but not paid as regular guardsmen. First appointments began January, created after funds for full time duty ran short. If the detail continues beyond 90 days, examinations are needed for appointment from an eligible list. Jones sent the letter to clarify post 90 day plans. State Senator Louis N Phipps urged Governor O Conor to seek Federal troops to replace the guardsmen to avert financial ruin, estimating about 1 million dollars needed this year.
A statement highlights the Red Army’s belief in a just war of liberation with thousands of heroes and heroines stepping forward for their country. It claims the army’s strength lies in this noble cause, contrasting it with the German force.
The Archbishop of York Dr William Temple was named the new Archbishop of Canterbury succeeding Cosmo Gordon Lang who resigned January 21. The King has nominated Temple for election by the church authorities.
The King nominates Cyril Garbett as Archbishop of York replacing Temple while Temple, a philosopher reformer, is described as the son of a former Canterbury Archbishop. The article also notes that the words czar and kaiser originate from Caesar.
John Ellis Martin 17 son of Clayton and Sarah Hoffman Martin near Ladiesburg was fatally injured when his car hit a culvert and overturned on Route 71. Companion Joseph Knott 16 was treated for cuts and abrasions and discharged. Martin had been driving under an instruction permit and was employed at Blue Ridge Rubber Company in Taneytown.
A New Delhi conference of Indian leaders from the Congress and Muslim League urged Britain to grant India real political power soon. They backed Chiang Kai-Shek’s hope for greater Indian representation in Britain’s war cabinet and the Pacific war council, chaired by Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru.
Frederick City may decide whether to allow fishing on Fishing Creek. Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission will stock below the dam if the stream remains open. Superintendent Albert Powell says water safety argues for closing the source, yet stocking plans depend on the city’s choice and the state may stock below the dam if allowed.
Harry Lee Sharrer, 25, released on a $1 000 bond to await trial on drunken and reckless driving and failing to stop after an accident charges. Corpral Truman Moon and Trooper William M. Houck filed the charges after Sharrer’s car struck a truck driven by Richard S. Wilhide in Thurmont. The pursuing officers said Sharrer’s car then crashed into a pole on Route 15 four miles north of Thurmont. Sharrer, treated for scalp lacerations, was taken to jail. Scheduling indicated March 2 before Magistrate Willand Stoner. Nearby text notes North Carolina has 125 mountains over 5,000 feet, 43 over 6,000.
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