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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1943
Page
4
The dated clipping from January 27 1943 shows a wartime newspaper page with Associated Press credit line and standard editorial disclaimer. It notes corrections policy and rights reserved while indicating publication as a second class mail item.
American supplies and men pour into North Africa as British forces add surface ships and submarines to Eisenhower command. Soon air sea war will cover Italy Greece and islands with B 24s and Flying Fortresses while Austria Romania and Balkans are vulnerable. Refueling bases spread across North Africa Egypt and Libya as bases along the Mediterranean grow. Plans to supply Russia via the Mediterranean are underway and Germany has yet to feel the full power of the United States.
A critical response to a German propaganda claim that Russian prisoners are mainly young boys and old men, highlighting the Russian reaction and questioning the ministry's truthfulness. The piece notes German and Russian leaders’ possible positions and the impact on public opinion.
Capital's Golden Gloves satire frames Washington fights among Nelson, Ickes, and WPB leaders as internecine wars. Author notes president’s limited intervention, calls these bureaucratic skirmishes healthy checks on war production, while urging vigilance against undue consolidation of power.
The piece argues war weariness and busy life hinder moral duties while stressing simple living and prioritizing basics. It then analyzes the Casablanca Roosevelt Churchill conference, noting its strategic aims, timing, and potential impact on the war, especially in North Africa and the Mediterranean theater. It highlights promises of a second front and the role of Allied actions to aid Russia and pressure Germany and Italy.
Fifty years ago a local note highlights Mr. Thomas Eisenhauer trapping a white ferret in his father's store wareroom at North Market and Second streets. A Forum literary society debate discussed education and property qualifications for the franchise with Beale and Nicodemus for, Urner and Goodell against. Six of seven front columns honor James G Blaine’s life after his death in Washington. Local humor fuses potato anatomy quips from James E Doll. A banquet at City Hotel featured oysters, quail, roast beef and other dishes in a lively gathering hosted by J L Lee Simmons and C N Hargett.
Twenty years ago the county faced a coal shortage with two towns without any hard coal and several others in danger. An Independent Hose Company election produced 343 votes with Vernon Derrnes elected chief pipeman and John Baumgardner Jenna Figeschman elected directors. A half grown pig wandered Park Mills and caused traffic disruption near the Square Corner. Albert Gilson spoke to the Monocacy Club at the Evangelical Reformed Church after a Leaders Bible class gathering.
Display at the C. Burr Artz Library showcases Matthias Bartgis’s pre 1900 works including Federal Gazette 1799 copies, German Washington editions from 1809, a Dilworth English guide, a Maryland Pocket Companion, and a family Bible. Items span books, newspapers, and a Manac charm, with Bartgis family artifacts and signatures highlighted by local collectors and descendants.
The Ladies Aid Society of United Brothers Church met Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Fogie on West Pourin Street. Florence Shine, Elsie Shine, and Miss Eisenbrode were present. The program included readings, prayers, and songs. Refreshments were served for 28 members and guests. At the next meeting Mrs. Mae Baker and family will host. Pneumonia has been found more common among men than with.
The Namagen Tre Oldfield colored Methodist near Libertytown suffered windstorm damage with unroofed sections and toppled chimney while windows shattered. Service moved to a nearby home last Sunday and a repair fund began, about $50 raised so far.
Deed transfers show Forrest G Moeler and wife deed property to Norman A Piper and wife for ten dollars. Marriage license lists Robert Burl Smith 20 and Frances Jeanette Adams 18, both of this city, living at 117 West Fourth Street and 11% West Fourth Street respectively.
The piece argues that North Africa conferences reveal not only public solidarity but secret talks on allocating American production. It stresses concentrating air and ground power with lend lease to allies, questions Stalin and Chiang Kai shek roles, and urges strategic air use over broad raids, linking MacArthur’s statements to future operations in Tunisia and beyond.
New titles add to the Arts Library collection including Lady Means Business by Aimee Buchanan offering practical career advice for young women and office relations. Norman Angell’s LET THE PEOPLE KNOW answers war questions and cites his Nobel prize. Battle for the Solomons by Tia Wolfert recounts airborne and land combat as seen by a reporter. Radio From Start to Finish by Franklin M Beek traces radio history to present wartime use and future prospects. Behind the Face of Japan by Upton Cross surveys Japanese history and people.
In today’s column the writer laments Mussolini’s decline after losses in Tripoli, debating his waning power and questioning his remaining options while noting a deed recorded in a local clerk’s office transferring a 150 acre Woodsboro farm from Taney Town Savings Bank to Carl J. Vosloh Sr. and his wife for about 6700 dollars.
WAACS are members of the Women Army Auxiliary Corps WAVES are in the Women’s Auxiliary Volunteer Emergency Service of the Navy WIRES are Women in Radio and Electrical Service SPARS stand for Semper Paratus Always Ready Coast Guard. Thread count reflects threads per square inch and higher counts mean a tighter weave and better material.
A compact language study note highlights common misuse tips for window and direction spelling and pronunciation. It defines palate palette pallet with examples and lists synonyms and a daily word practice cue.
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