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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1943
Page
4
A weathered January 13 1943 entry from the Bee at Freder ick MA notes a corrected communication and attestation, with a woodlot close weather descriptor recorded at the time.
Reports from Moscow claim Axis losses near 400000 killed or captured as Russian forces trap 22 divisions around Stalingrad and threaten 40 to 60 more in Caucasus positions. Soviet strategy seeks destruction of Nazi forces, not just battlefield gains, highlighting material booty and personnel toll amid long campaign.
The butter shortage spreads from Canada to the United States with a planned one half pound per person weekly rationing. The national dairy industry warns the greatest shortage in history as reserve stocks evaporate after a 40 million pound government freeze. Cremery butter holdings hit new lows for decades and production remains seasonally weak. Butter moves to military channels at 3 to 4 million pounds weekly while lend lease shipments and margarine stock depletion strain fats and oils in civilian diets.
A compact guide highlights common usage errors and pronunciation tips for English learners. It covers misused phrases like it was a pretty good show, notes on embalm pronunciation, and a misspelled word section with synonyms for poverty. It urges daily vocabulary growth and introduces the word precocity with its definitions and example.
Washington commentary argues the government failed to mobilize public support for stronger armed forces amid rise of total war. It notes the White Paper reveals limited public access to critical notes between Japan and the United States and urges leaders to tell the truth to rally defense.
Fifty years ago local items note Emory L Coblentz buys eleven building lots with plans for a two story brick residence on the east side of the street. Snowfall enables sleighing as bells ring through town and a goat is seen near the sleigh. Forum debate on immigration policy splits with the affirmative winning. Independent Drum Corps elects officers including president J Roger McSherr, vice president Murray Baer, secretary Edward Baumgardner, treasurer G Waring Tyson, and drum major CW Kolb.
January 15 1923 report notes Chamber of Commerce panels on the New Street and Union Station committees to address city improvements. Independent Hose Company officers face contest votes at the upcoming annual meeting January 24. Frederick High School records show seventy four pupils with 95 percent or higher in all subjects. An incident on Patrick and Court streets involved a Brunswick cleaner and dyer truck whose left rear wheel broke off while freeing it from trolley tracks.
A sermon argues that religious doubt is often a self pity luxury and urges testing faith through practical experience. It contends doubt reflects misgivings about God and stresses God saves sinners not the righteous, making unworthiness a claim on His love.
A fragmentary, opinion toned note urges steadfast beliefs and religious conviction to endure today’s storms. It emphasizes practical effort, stamina, and avoiding complacency while referencing a large new microfilm re ins urance card storage saving a claimed 90 percent.
The Russian offensive deep into the Caucasus has pushed the Axis back from Grozny and Baku, threatening Maikop and the Rostov Baku railway. Reports suggest Germany may retreat beyond Kuban to protect lines from Rostov to Kerch, risking loss of Maikop oil fields and southern front cohesion. The push deflates the Stalingrad pocket threat and shifts focus to southward defense against Moscow envelopment.
A fragment discusses vaccines and smallpox, prompting a query about last vaccination. Tone raises personal recollection issues and possible embarrassment when recalling childhood immunization.
Public health notice urges repeat diphtheria and smallpox injections for children, Schick test guidance, and family-wide immunization within five years. At home care includes rest, isolation during epidemics, hand washing, and apron precautions. mentions serum use for mumps and whooping cough during outbreaks. Lloyd G. Hahn returns to Richmond Air Base after visiting Frederick relatives. stationed with the 380th Air Squadron.
Hoover argues for immediate American relief to occupied and starved democracies in Europe and Asia. He urges neutral nations to run food shipments to Belgium, Holland, Norway, and Poland while warning that Japan and Axis powers rely on sea routes and merchant shipping. He notes millions suffer from famine, scurvy, and demoralization, and frames relief as a test of democracy and American responsibility.
Washington report explains the Treasury Salary Stabilization Unit rules capping annual pay after taxes. The ceiling targets 25 000 to 30 000 plus for most workers, with specific hardship exemptions and case by case adjustments for high earners.
Officials warn salary stabilization rules target any unauthorized pay rises for employers. Violations carry a $1000 fine or one year in prison, with full disallowance of the excess salary in contracts, price ceilings, and tax calculations. The order is described as having teeth and broad scope.
A compact excerpt presents Psalm 14 1 claiming fools deny God and note corruption. It contrasts with a Homeric line about folly focusing only on past mischief. The text blends biblical and classical references in a compact format.
A quiz style piece notes Claire Booth Luce, the Connecticut congresswoman and former child actress, rising to author, playwright, and foreign correspondent. It lists varied trivia on food terms in the Voluntary Meat-Sharing Plan, cribbage runs, pinochle odds, and garment care tips for preserving shape.
Washington January 12 The Office of Price Administration said local offices would issue T ration books for commercial motor vehicles after February 1 only if applicants present certificates of war necessity from the Office of Defense Transportation. For the rest of January boards will issue temporary T rations without certificates.
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