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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1943
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment from The News of Frederick Maryland outlines submission rules and writer identification requirements. It references Associated Press material and notes editorial remedies for incorrect reflections, indicating the paper’s policy on corrections and readership guidance.
The piece argues the German army can be defeated and highlights Allied strengths in courage manpower and resources. It urges bold new plans, frequent Allied consultations, and continued success in North Africa and Russia. It warns of a coming German offensive next spring and presses for decisive action to prompt internal German revolt.
The article notes how American motorists adapted to gasoline and tire restrictions, shifting from frequent measurements of consumption to extended, flexible trips. It argues that rationing disrupted free travel, curbing trips and reshaping driving habits, with many awaiting a return to former patterns once limits ease.
The War Price and Rationing Board released the fourth weekly explanation of OPA rules covering national and local rationing, addressing cigarettes coffee coupon banking gasoline and fuel oil. It outlines price ceilings for Phillips Morris and other brands, tax display rules for manufacturers, invoicing practices for retailers and wholesalers, coupon exchanges for gasoline, fuel oil conversions, and penalties for noncompliance including potential loss of future rationing privileges. It calls for return of unused fuel oil and gas coupons, proper coupon banking, coffee stamp deposits, and return of military and deceased persons’ books to ensure rationing records are complete.
Loft Society announces arrival of Mrs Walter F Martin Jr at Court Street with infant Virginia. Cadet Edward Gardiner, Princeton grad, visiting mother on Record Street. New state volume Maryland Women II highlights Maryland women and Barbara Fritchie among Frederik county figures. Frederick families attend funeral of Mrs George R Dennis. Book reviews and local club meetings noted. war effort drives include Red Cross bandage making. Continued on page eight.
Kirke L Bimp son discusses Casablanca talks with Eisenhower and Alexander. Tunisia is seen as pivotal for unifying Allied forces and joint logistics. The piece explores the prospect of a supreme Allied command for Europe or Africa and the role of Free French forces in a merged command.
A short devotion praises God with a Psalm quotes Psalm 148:1 and hymnlike wording. It offers reverent language for worship and gratitude toward Almighty God.
Fifty years ago local notes report the county owning 1200 miles of roads needing 339 supervisors, church fresco damage at Middletown, farm labor shortages and new labor-saving machinery, a large meteor sighting, and an injury to Lawson Biser while unloading seed in Frederick.
Petitions by the Civic Club aim to extend the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway South Market line to Mt. Olivet cemetery gates attracting between 400 and 500 signatures. Anthracite coal en route to Laiseny County fuels Mania Fuel Commission talks as Frederick County awaits delivery within a week. Frederick High School forms a French Club with 40 members. officers include Kenneth Haller and Ruth Michael. A Frederick County reassessment could add about 8.64 million to the tax base, lifting total to around 48 million, per county officials.
Washington reports Secretary Wickard rejects embedding about fifty dollar-a-year men into the Food Administration, aligning with Truman and Tolan committee recommendations. The War Production Board grows this rank instead, while Army education funds promise dormitory hosts for fraternities, and Puerto Rico faces inflation warnings.
The first Maryland WAAC company inducts recruits in Annapolis with one Frederick entrant. Miss Eleonora Jones of Baltimore joins Vincent ATM eta TTA BE wee and trains at Fort Oglethorpe Ga. The group sails Feb 3, with oath by Capt. Jack B. Dunn as Gen. Milton A. Reckord attends along with high Army officials. Jones is sister of Mrs. Charlies Grimes of 13 West Third Street.
Baltimore January 29 National commander of the American Legion Roant Waring told Maryland Legionnaires the national and state governments must subordinate all to victory defining a dictated peace. He urged federal authority for victory while states should cede sovereignty only with a definite return after the emergency ends.
Morgantown West Virginia Jan 29 A sham e faced pair of West Virginia University students admitted they had no idea their prolonged absence on a hiking trip would trigger a land and air search The Civil Air Patrol joined in the hunt after Kermit Orders of St Albans and Louis M Coughlin of Clarksburg failed to return from a trip to Coopers Rock 12 miles from Morgantown About 100 persons and five CAP units helped yesterday They later returned with the explanation they abandoned the hike and had hitchhiked to Thomas Tucker County Also noted Pvt Donald Purdham Brimswick transferred from Raritan Arsenal Metuchen New Jersey to the 614th Ord Ca Fort Ord California per telegram to his parents.
The Lewistown Woman's Club gathered January 20 at Mrs. Albert Powell's house with Mrs. G. Lloyd Palmer co hosting. Twenty members and three visitors attended. one new member, Mrs. Freda Kratz, was welcomed.
A Babson Newspaper Synd piece argues leaders face hostility but should stay confident. It cites attacks on Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, and Coolidge, noting Lincoln accepted a cabinet post despite critics. The core message: self-confidence and self-respect keep a person standing amid derision.
Mr and Mrs Claude Roulzahn announce the birth of a son Claude Ray on Wednesday at Frederick City Hospital.
The text lists Q and A on military unit names and sizes, origins of baseball, nutrition during war, a bridge term, and ration practices. It cites Captain led batteries and troops, Cartwright’s base lengths, peanuts as protein sources, Yarborough in bridge, and macaroni rationing.
The text reviews common usage errors and pronunciation guides for words like indigenous and surge, contrasts misused terms such as ser ge and surge, offers synonyms for capable and proficient, and cites a Johnson quote about adversity. It also notes that during World War I nitrate exports were Chile’s main national income source.
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