Roosevelt Address Receives Bipartisan Praise In Congress
Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelt's wartime speech to Congress hailed as a strong, nonpartisan message uniting the nation. Analysts credit the address for its clear war aims, emphasis on Allied cooperation, and strategic stance toward China and Asia while avoiding domestic political clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
David Lawrence
Roosevelt
Army
American Congress
China
Ruarnear
Ffeire Acrosth
New Asia
America
Japan
New Orleans
Britain
Ghent
Theodore Tilton
Henry Ward Beecher
Nelson A. Miles
Crazy Horse
Montana
Wilson
American Red Cross
Europe
The Shuberts Battle Critics Over Theatre Law
The Shuberts sue to bar newspaper critics from reviewing shows arguing state law on age 21 admission. The piece argues a free press principle, noting critics inform the public and citing Abie's Irish Rose as an example of criticism boomeranging into success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Lee
J. J. Shupert
Shuberts
James
Nol
Abie
Broadway
Fall of the Touhy gang marks FBI success in vendetta era
The Terrible Touhy gang, linked to prohibition era crime, is nearly wiped out as seven members are accounted for. FBI agents corner two killers who were shot, Touhy surrenders, and others like Dillingers Barkers are hunted down. The piece warns against repeating conditions that bred such violence and urges vigilance against crime.
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Touhy
Joliet Penitentiary
FBI
Dillingers
Barkers
Touhys
Earth
United States
Fifty Years Ago Local News From The Cohumnx
Fifty years ago the Shafter house near Petersville was destroyed by fire with the family escaping. St John’s Beneficial Association elected officers for the year. The Evangelical Reformed church marked the 72nd Bible Society anniversary and urged Congress to keep Sundays free from the World’s Fair in Chicago. The Kickapoo Combination closed after four weeks with a Miss Mollie Yinger winning a gold watch. City police solicited aid for Frederick’s needy through money fuel clothing and provisions.
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Josephus Shafter
Petersville
ST. John's Beneficial Assocition
James McSherry
George
J. Daniel Crimmins
John A. Kennedy
Henry Doll
Wm Everts
Evangelical Reformed Church
Young Men's Bible Society
Frederick County
Congress
Chicago
Kickapoo
Mollie Yinger
West Fifth Street
Frederick
Twenty Years Ago local EMS column excerpt 1923
Readable fragment notes readiness for Fricis Scott Key hoist ton zhe and stockholder banquet with a photo of the new hotel. A delegation urged broader highway improvements from Sadgey Valera Pont dry to Este Messwual Caspel before County Commissioners. Rev Charles M Smith of Middletown elected pastor of the Edinburg charge Virginia Classis Reformed Church, assuming duties Sunday. City Opera House hosted a large musical comedy audience for Listen To Me.
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Wren
Catries
Ste Highway
Sadgey Valera Pont Dry and Este Messwual Caspel
Charles M. Smith
Middletown
Edinburg
Virginia Classis
City
Preventing Tooth Problems in Expectant Mothers and Children
An article urges good dental care to reduce wartime draft rejections caused by dental issues. It stresses maternal nutrition for strong teeth, including calcium and vitamin D, and champions early dental visits for children.
War Interpreted On Pacific Front Mayine Fight For Rabaul
The article discusses Allied bomber sweeps against Rabaul and Munda on New Georgia, claiming about 50 000 tons of Japanese troop and cargo ships sunk in six raids. It notes US sea and air patrols are alert, with forecasts of potential Japanese counter moves and the shifting balance of air power in the Pacific.
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Solomons
New Guinea-Timor
Knox
Rabaul
Munda
New Georgia
Pacific
Southwest
Roosevelt
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Mevea
Japan
Mediterranean
North Sea
Europe
Pacific Islands
Australia
China
Iadia
Indiscriminate and daily word study notes
A compact lesson notes misused phrases on not and number usage. It lists pronunciation tips for niche and spelling cues for demoralize and emphasizes expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily. The entry defines indiscriminate as not making distinctions and cites a quotation from Junius.
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Junius
Bread slicing nostalgia and wartime warning mix in jumbled prose
A fragmented note laments changes in bread production and invokes wartime austerity while urging resilience. Separate item reports Nazi tanker submarines refueling U boat fleets and a theft of liquor and a truck from a Baltimore liquor company manager says a window was broken to gain entry.
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New York
Berlin
Naval ‘High Command
Ballimore
Jan
John Beahler, Jr
How You Stand For Pay Hike
Washington voices explain wage raise rules under the War Labor Board as of Sept. 15 1942. The article details four grounds for adjustment, including entrant newcomer adjustments and correcting wage inequalities, and notes bans on increases if 15 percent gains occurred since Jan 3 1941. It emphasizes war effort and enforcement.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Jane
Congress
War Labor Board
New York
WLB
War Manpower Commission
Today In History and Anniversaries Highlights
A dated list of births and events from earlier centuries and notable anniversaries. Includes figures like John Carroll, Elisha North, Nicholas Biddle, James Longstreet, and Lucille Western with birth and death dates. Mentions battles, treaties, and notable trials, plus a list of birthdays and a poetry note on expression and perseverance.
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John Carroll
Baltimore
Maryland
Elisha North
Goshen Conn
Nicholas Biddle
Philadelphia
Ian
Medfield
Mass
James Longstreet
Butchering Event At Hen ryton Home Draws Local Guests
A Saturday butchering of two hogs was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Albaugh in Henryton. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Wood and daughter Ethel Mae Wood of Frederick, the Albaugh family and their children from Henryton and Union Bridge, the Gruber family from Rocky Ridge, Gaillard Putman and family, and George Davison of Dundalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Albaugh
Henryton
Harry Wood
Ethel Mae Wood
Frederick
Ray William
Doris Albaugh
Mary
Charles Gruber
Emma
Johnny Gruber
Rocky Ridge
Hezekiah Albaugh
Mt. Airy
Leslie Albaugh
Oscer Albaugh
Eday Jane
Betty Lou Albaugh
Union Bridge
Thurman Albaugh
Myrtle Ann Albaugh
George Davison
Dundalk
Deed Recorded For Property On Trail Avenue Purchase
A deed recorded in the clerk's office shows the transfer of property at 806 Trail Avenue from Mr and Mrs Calvin N Hann to Mr and Mrs Charles H Miller for about 3700 dollars. Mr and Mrs Walter L Adait mark their 41st wedding anniversary at home near Frederick.
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Trail Avenue
Calvin N. Hann
Charles H. Miller
Walter L. Adait
Frederick
Strength For Today and Tact Not Diplomacy
The sermon contrasts tact with diplomacy, citing Paul’s teaching on love and tact in Philippians. It notes tactfulness stems from a loving heart and careful speech, while diplomacy seeks gain or avoids trouble, risking hurtful words. Also reports Walkersville Volunteer Fire Department buying 750 in war bonds from a 1100 cash balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Douglas
Paul
Babson Newspaper
Treasury
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Directors
Government promises fuel equity amid rationing debate
A Q and A style item discusses fuel oil rationing goals and fair distribution, noting 65 degree heat as target and emphasis on those who insulated. It also covers trivia on Finland’s president, potato cooking to preserve vitamin C, Gen Alexander’s command in North Africa, and Ty Cobb batting averages in early 1900s.
Weather Summary For January 1942
The report lists yesterday's high of 36 and last night low of 18, with 0.5 inches of melted snow for the 24 hours ending 8 am. January to date totals and normal January precipitation are given, noting January 1942 actual rain of 1.46 inches. Sunset and sunrise times plus moonrise and moonset are provided.
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Sykesville
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Rhoade End
Neataetian T
Wilda Camery
N. Community Service Society OF
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Rmael. Mason
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Ines
Patrick Jo Hurley
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New Zealand
Oklahoma
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Raleigh
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Harley F. Cope
Texas
U.S
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Missouri
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Henrik Shipstead
Minnesota
Basil O'Connor
Warm Springs Foundation For
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Hane Kindler
National Symphony Orchestra
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Tunisia
Ty Cobb
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