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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1944
Page
4
A 1944 Freder ick Maryland newspaper snippet warns against publishing any erroneous reflections on individuals firms or corporations in its columns and invites corrections to the editor upon notice. The entry notes second class matter status and the date January 10 1944.
Senator Wiley of Wisconsin urged tax simplification in a Washington discussion aimed at aiding the average citizen. He cited Wisconsin’s tax forms as overly complex, arguing the system should be revised to be understandable without legal or CPA help and urging a standard of public availability.
The War Production Board has started releasing modest quantities of steel, copper and aluminum for civilian manufacture. This small step aims to support civilian goods production and parts for aging equipment, preparing for postwar demand and helping curb inflation while offering jobs to released war workers.
The Office of Civilian Requirements backed easier auto spare parts access after surveying 4,937 car owners in 68 communities. Spare parts topped the list of concerns as national shortages persist, with factories urged to cut outputs elsewhere to supply parts for about 24 million cars, 15 million of which are seven years old or more.
General Henry H. Arnold reveals that American heavy bombers must fly four missions over the Himalaya to haul their own fuel and bombs from Assam to Kunming before attacking Japan. The route, rugged and instrument dependent, underpins China-based air operations and supports Chennault’s 14th Air Force as well as strategic bombing from Chinese bases.
Do not jump between jobs like bees in honey. Frequent changes hinder advancement and may reduce daily toil value. Weigh the value of your current job before seeking new benefits. Consider whether holding your present position can unfold gains and prove profitable over time.
Miss Bess ie Bercher a student at the Female high school was knocked down by an elder girl and severly cut. Box factory rebuilding to begin soon occupying by Frederick Fence Co and parties from Reisterstown. J E Solt won contract for new building. Jail keepers captured about 18 rats in raid. Y M C A elected officers for coming year led by President John T Wood and successors. Gen John S Gordon U S Senator from Georgia lectured at City Opera House on The Last Days of the Confederacy to about 200 listeners.
A horse sold for 25 cents and a wagon for 225 dollars at a rent distraint sale to recover 3.75. The sale total was 2.99. The manufacture of invisible spats explained by Louis L. Wilson at a Rotary Club meeting in Frederick. A reckless person fired a 38 caliber bullet through a window at the home of the daughter of former Chief of Police John L. Derr on New Year’s Eve. The bullet missed a young lady guest of Miss Derr. Joseph Edward Bowers, a prominent local citizen, died at his East Third street home aged 67. he had long worked in the family lumber business and been a confectioner.
Today in history lists key birth and death dates for Ethan Allen Oakes Ames Louisa Lane Drew Henry Wright George W Melville Jacob Schiff and others with events from 1776 to 1943. Today's birthdays include Howard Chandler Christy Katherine Blodgett Walter Stifford Guy Helvering Maj Gen McMahon and Dumas Malone. Horoscope notes leadership potential and a Wright brothers plane speed fact.
Elton C. Fay analyzes Allied successes against German and Japanese blockade runners. He notes two surface ships destroyed in ten days, likely in response to heavy U-boat losses, and explains routes and risks for long range subs and surface vessels. Weather and winter fog aid clandestine runs while Ascension and Azores patrols deter movements.
A local man who lost a leg years ago has learned to live boldly and now seeks out others who are similarly afflicted. He comforts them, sharing that life goes on and that many things are worse than losing a limb. His mission mirrors Christlike charity as he lifts spirits with hopeful, steadfast support.
A New Year’s party was held at 130 West Fifth Street for Mrs Alice V Baker and guests from Frederick and surrounding towns. Door prizes were awarded. Attendees included James and Rosalee Baker, Annabelle Whittington, Jesse Wiles, Irvin Tobery, John and Katharine Layman, Lydia Grantland, Eileen Green, Charles Warfield, Eugene Dick, and military personnel from Camp Detrick and Camp Pickett among others.
Washington observers revise hopes for a quick European victory noting air power has yet to crack German morale, fortifications and propaganda. analysts foresee a hard, protracted effort with invasion of Germany likely by late 1944 and heavy casualties through 1945.
The notice lists multiple government issued food stamps valid through late January and February. It covers Meats Fats And So Forth Book values R 5S T and book four red green stamps EB F D G H J. sugar stamps 29 30. Airplane stamp 1. gasoline coupons 9 A B B1 C C1 C2 B2. fuel oil Period 2 3. Regions vary by validity dates and amounts up to ten gallons per unit.
Delegates and alternates from Montgomery County Farm Bureau were selected to attend the Maryland Farm Bureau convention in Baltimore on Thursday and Friday. Delegates include Ulysses Griffith Mahlon Kirk Ward Fulton Josiah J Hutton William Pyles Josiah W Jones with Edwin D Fry Eugene S Walker Herbert Barnes Wilson C Poole Athe Messer and Willard Harvey. For the Associated Women of the Maryland Farm Bureau meeting delegates are Mrs Allie Messer Mrs Sprigg Hay Mrs Ward Fulton and Mrs A W Hines with alternates Mrs Leroy Donaldson Mrs William Budd Mrs Marshall Davis and Mrs Minner Hostetler. Tea has been cultivated in China for more than 2000 years.
Dorothy Dix argues most bosses worry about safety over secretaries and that film fantasies misrepresent offices. She contends men focus on weekday pursuits rather than romance, with flirtations occurring after work and with other women.
A columnist argues wives feel inferior to secretaries who marry their bosses, explaining secretaries stay eager and useful, study their employer’s business, smooth his mood, and share his language and interests. The piece notes wives often neglect appearance and effort, leaving room for a secretary to appear indispensable and alluring.
The note reviews common word errors and pronunciations. It explains decisive versus decided, the pronunciation of frappe, and typical misspellings like molasses. It offers synonym pairs for lift and highlights the daily word goal with lucrative as an example.
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