The News Frederick Md February 23 1944
The Frederick Md newspaper dated February 23 1944 lists subscription rates and press affiliations. It notes the paper is a member of the Associated Press and reserves republication rights for dispatches. Readers must provide real names when sending opinions or letters for publication.
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Great Southern Ptg & Ure
Sutkding
Sureau
Associated
Associated Press
Allews
Nersam
Frederick Md
Barrage analysis of German and Allied air strategy
A war era commentary argues aerial warfare reshapes tactics from Civil War style artillery to bomber heavy barrages. It notes Germany's raids from Poland to France and predicts a concluding northern invasion after a sustained Channel bombardment and a safety loss minimization plan before the Allied invasion.
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Germany
Berlin
France
Jeb Stuart
McClellan
Poland
Mediterranean
Marshalls
Solomons
Europe
Channel
Coas
Japanese Navy Likely To Break Silence In Pacific Battle
A cautious Allied assessment notes a Chinese forecast that the Japanese fleet may emerge from hiding to engage the American Navy as Britain and the United States converge in the Pacific. The analysis links Tokyo’s possible move to shifting wartime fortunes in Europe and growing Allied confidence in a major naval clash.
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Hutler
Europe
Pacific
Japan
Tokyo
Luf Burrow On Learning And Knowledge Pursuit
The passage urges continual learning and mental activity, warning against complacency. It stresses that vast knowledge remains beyond reach and that readers should strive to keep their minds active and curious every day.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Court News Marriage License Report
Marriage license issued to Bion E. Cecil, 24, divorced, Buckeystown, and Olive M. Whiteck, 25, of 201 Ran Fourth Street, for remarriage in the county clerk records.
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Bion E. Cecil
Buckeystown
Olive M. Whiteck
Fourth Street
Roosevelt veto triggers constitutional crisis in wartime
Washington February 23 President Roosevelt has created a serious constitutional crisis by vetoing a tax bill worked on by both Houses. The veto is seen as a major misstep undermining his leadership and damaging domestic policy with implications for the war effort. Critics compare the move to Wilson’s 1918 stance, arguing it sharpens anti administration sentiment and tests party cohesion on Capitol Hill. If overridden, it could show Congress blocking taxation, if not, it signals a minority hold on legislation and strains between executive and legislative branches.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Franklin Roosevelt
Wilson
Rooewell
House
Capitol Hill
Senate
Canada
United States Treasury
Mr. Roosevelt
Hights
Today In History and Birthdays Highlight Pasts
A compact retrospective lists notable births and historic events. Figures like Henry Dearborn, Emma Willard, and John Vincent are named with brief notes on their roles, plus a lineup of 19th and early 20th century events such as the Alamo siege, Buena Vista, and early Rotary Club origins. Also notes on radar-like forecasts and a terse horoscope.
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Henry Dearborn
Mass
Hampton
N. I
Boston
William Eaton
Tripoli
Woodstock
Emma H. Willard
Berlin
Conn
John H. Vincent
Tuscalooza
Ala
Chicago
Frederick B Warde
England
New York
Douglas Volk
Pittsfield
Kind Heart Guides Counselor Into Strong Friendships
A reflective piece celebrates a compassionate person who earns trust, helps others, and gains many lasting friendships as a guiding influence. The narrative emphasizes kindness as a steady force shaping relationships and community bonds.
Local Alumni Banquet Opens Frederick College Reunion
Frederick’s Historic Old News notes the Frederick College Alumni Association annual meeting at the Carlin House with 61 in attendance and President John A. Markell elected. The United Fire Company held its 17th annual dance on South Market Street hosted by Yinger's Orchestra and led by musical director Lewis Winkleman. A Martha Washington reception at East Church Street by high school pupils featured costumed students portraying Mrs Washington and cabinet officials. Frederick residents Mrs WM Woth Thomas Fannie B Thomas Miss Florence Jo Thomas and others journeyed to Florida for a visit.
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OLD Frederick College
John A. Markell
Carlin House
United Fire Company
South Market Street
Yinger
Messrs
WB. James
J. W Falk
E Brengie
C. Molesworth
W. Hooper
Lewis Winkleman
George Washington
Martha Washington
East Church Street
Mrs Washington
M. MS Robinson
Nellie Garrett
Effie Baker
Ott
Latta Robinson
Jane Staley
Georgia Ritchie
WM WO Thomas
Fannie B Ko Thomas
Florence Jo Thomas
John B. Promas
Carrie and
Mattie McClemy
Frederick
Florida
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News Feb 1924
Mayor Lloyd C Culler purchased the home of the late City Officer John Adams at 274 West Fifth Street to remain a home for the policeman’s children. Willam E Pussyfoot Johnson to speak at Calvary Methodist Episcopal church on Feb 27. John Sonoaw had temperance and prohibition cues at a Maryland Law School meeting. Charles E Moylan of Gainesville awarded the Asoman scholarship for 1923 24. An enthusiastic MC A fund drive met March 4 7 with Emory L Coblent in charge. goal $25 000.
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Lloyd C. Culler
Trustpe,ts Morning
City
John TH Adams
West Fifth Street
Willam E.pussyfoot! Johnson
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Shureh
Fecuits
Univ Wn of Maryland Law School
Charles E. Moylan
Gainsville
Asoman
MC. A
Emory L. Coblente
Churchill sketches invasion plan as air power leads
Churchill warned the war may reach a crisis in Europe this year. He said an Anglo American air offensive would precede landings on the continental coast and that combined British Russian air power could overwhelm Nazi industry. He indicated overseas assault would begin with roughly equal British and American troops, then shift toward American dominance as reinforcements arrive, with 1944 possible for a decisive moment.
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Europe
Churchill
West
United Nations
Italy
Britain
Germany
Reich
United States
Horizon Limits and Faith in a Broken World
The author Earl L. Douglass reflects on the horizon as the limit of human sight not a wall. He questions why God permits evil and pain yet finds assurance in Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, acknowledging some mysteries remain beyond human understanding.
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Earth
Babson Newspaper
Vocabulary Tips From A Bible Verse On Humility
A compact note presents daily word study guidance. It defines Tumility as the state of being humble and cites a biblical quote about serving with humility. The piece also includes usage notes on phrasing and pronunciation tips for commonly misused terms.
Baruch Plan for postwar transition outlined by Edson
Washington message distills Baruch report into core steps for demobilization. Create a unified office for human demobilization, direct veterans to rights centers, and accelerate civilian reemployment. Maintain free enterprise, avoid repeat mobilization delays, and speed contract settlements. Establish interim financing, audits, and surplus property policy, while opening negotiations to public inspection and prioritizing army and navy surplus for civilian needs. Prepare a X day reconversion plan with controls on prices and materials, curb inflation, and push postwar tax, debt reduction, and public works, aiming to finish the war fast and win the peace.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Surplus Property Administration
Goldfish Bowl
SPA
Army
Navy
Army, Navy
War Production Board
War Plants Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Leaves From Notebook Of A Correspondent By DON WHITEHEAD
Algiers reports a satirical guide for returning GIs titled Soldiers Guide To The United States. It mockingly outlines proper conduct, civilian relations, diet, drink, dress, entertainment, and sports with jokes about rationing, black market schemes, and misadventures of American soldiers in North Africa and Sicily.
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Don Whitehead
Hal Boyle
Algiers
United States
45Th
Italy
England
Egypt
India
North Africa
Persia
North
Africa
Sicily
American travel tips for interactions and customs
This extract offers dated travel guidance on American life, language quirks, etiquette, weights and measures, and health tips. It notes American individuality, caution in social advances, pronunciation oddities, and practical advice on water and disease, with examples involving New York and military overseas experience.
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Engineers
New York
Million Surgical Dressings Made In City County In Year
Nearly one million dressings were made in 1943 by Frederick city and county Red Cross workers. A total of 2,453 volunteers contributed 70,203 hours, producing 984,953 dressings. Branches operated in Frederick, Brunswick, Walkersville, Thurmont, Adamstown, Middletown, and Emmitsburg. materials shortages limited expansion.
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Frederick City
Red Cross Service
Frederick
Francis Scott Key
Asbury Methodist Church
Brunswick
Walkersville
Thurmont
Adamstown
Middletown
March of Dimes drive raises about $415 in Frederick County
Frederick County reported approximately $415 raised in the March of Dimes drive. Treasurer Roger R. Rice of the local chapter said the total includes school collections, mail solicitations, and a street drive. Theater contributions are not yet reported locally, and some residents may have given directly to national headquarters.
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Frederick County
Roger R. Rice
National Foundation For
Deeds Filed For Street Lot Transfers In Maryland
Deeds recorded in the clerk's office show Benjamin H Solliday and his wife of Washington county selling to J Harvey Gearhart and wife of Franklin county Pennsylvania a Blue Ridge Summit street property formerly in Frederick county but reassessed as Washington county per county commissioners agreement. Consideration around 4000 dollars. Emily E Fisher sold to Frederick J Stunkle and wife a north side Kanawha avenue lot in Point of Rocks for about 3500 dollars.
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Benjamin H. Solliday
Washington County
J. Harvey Gearhart
Franklin County
Second Street
Blue Ridge Summit
Frederick County
Frederick and
Emily E. Fisher
Frederick J. Stunkle
Kanawha Avenue
Point of Rocks
Proposing a Home Visit to a Service Member
The piece contrasts a wrong surprise visit with a right approach. It advises writing to the service member to request a visit and letting him choose the time. It warns to secure lodging before traveling as army towns require advance hotel reservations and cautions that surprises can seem possessive.
Bible quotes and Carlyle on work as nobility
A brief quotation set cites James 2 26: as the body without the spirit is dead so faith without works is dead also. It adds Carlyle on all work including cotton spinning being noble and that work is inherently noble.
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Carlyle
Three to Camp from Draft Board No. 2
Three men were dispatched to active duty Tuesday as part of the February second call. Warren Charles Smith of Woodsboro, Bernard Marion Shankle of RFD 2 Frederick, and Donald Elwood Fogle of RFD 1 Frederick entrained for Fort Meade yesterday afternoon.
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Armed Forces
Fort Geo. G. Meade
Warren Charles Smith
Woodsboro
Bernard Marion Shankle
RFD
Frederick
Donald Elwood Fogle
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