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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1943
Page
4
Angerree and Warton's firm face scrutiny amid comments about reputation in newspaper columns. The text, with OCR errors, mentions real-name author policy and notes entry at the Freeder x Ma post office as second-class matter.
The article argues it is early to judge Japan's strength despite a strong geographic position and veteran army. It notes weaknesses in the air and transport, contrasts Allied campaigns in Burma and Malaya, and cites American offensives in the Solomons and New Guinea as evidence of Japan's air deficit and limited replacements.
Director of Air Raid Warning Service explains operations during a July blackout. He praises over 200 volunteers, including homemakers and workers, who have logged night and day shifts since Pearl Harbor, keeping warnings ready 24 hours a day. The piece honors their dedication and commitment to life saving duties amid wartime inconveniences.
Washington notes describe a legislative move boosting the price of silver held by the U S Treasury from 48.60 to 71 cents an ounce. The shift changes war material costs, redistribution of Treasury stock, and creates political debate led by Senator Theodore Francis Green with Conn and Rhode Island industry concerns about silver use and prices.
A Frederick Maryland air raid warning director praises the local warning workers for their fidelity and hard conditions. She notes the high state rating, joint effort with the telephone company, and public indifference to danger as the war continues. She urges civic help, including providing electric fans to ease heat in facilities.
Rationing roundup lists Book 1 and Book 2 stamps for meals cheese processed fruits and vegetables sugar coffee shoes gasoline fuel and fuel coupons. It notes validity through specific dates in July August and September 1933 and references different regional coupon values and expiration dates for various items.
Fifty years ago in The News a horse bolted on South Street eastward, outrunning its rider Mr. Fauble and crashing into Bud's blacksmith shop area. A dogged effort to rein in the animal failed, but the incident caused little damage beyond nervous shock to a nearby lady.
Twenty years after the news recalls plans for the Maryland Department of the American Legion annual convention to be held in Frederick August 24 and 25 with entertainment committee meetings this evening. National Commander Alvin Owsley was hoped to attend and speak. A separate note mentions a negro junk dealer knocked from his wagon after striking the wall dividing the bridge over Catrall Creek on Southern ing unconscious. The Frederick County Farm Bureau cooperative is to begin August 1 following a Chart House meeting led by Senator FLW Mish of Hagerstown. The second Ku Klux Klan demonstration drew about 100 robed men marching to the ball park for a meeting.
Kirke L Simpson analyzes wartime moves in Sicily as US and British forces press from Catania toward the north coast. He argues Rome bombing signals an impending Italian collapse to clear the way for a Northwest drive toward France and potential pushes into the Balkans as Sicily falls.
The article questions whether the world grows better or worse amid war and rapid science. It argues that while the era shows cruel death and misuse of discoveries, history proves worse times existed. War reflects imbalanced modern life and the need to readjust world conditions and realign values.
A wartime exhortation urges continued effort and resolve as soldiers fight abroad. The message emphasizes rising to the occasion and sustaining momentum until victory and peace arrive, calling all readers to grit their teeth and push forward with strong purpose.
Rockville reports rising Japanese beetle presence this year with 8,000 traps across the county. Agricultural agent Otto W. Anderson says 6,100 traps leased to residents for two years at 10 cents annually capture thousands of beetles, while 2,000 traps support University of Maryland Extension Service efforts.
The article argues CIO labor politicians risk backfiring by seeking to punish Congressmembers who supported the Smith Connally act. It notes potential violations of the Federal Corrupt Practices Act, detailing limits on union and corporate political spending and the need for separate political fundraising and compliance. It compares labor tactics to past corporate missteps while highlighting potential prosecutions and campaign funding challenges. It also references Allen Chase's Falange and Nazi infiltration themes to contrast political strategy with international concerns.
A weekly NEA service review traces Balkan history from World War I to World War II through Todorov and Mussolini's Balkan meddling, then shifts to Lt. George Bristol’s "Salute Me" and Pat Robinson’s "The Fight for New Guinea" detailing MacArthur's early Pacific campaign and the rise of Allied air power.
Today in history highlights several historical figures with birth years and notable achievements. John Ireland Howe born in Ridgefield Conn practical pin making machine inventor, Fanny Januschef born in Prague famed American actress, Alexander L Haley builder of first US Bessemer plant, John Daly dramatist and producer born in Plymouth NC, Talcott Williams political reporter and journalism educator born in Turkey, Richard J Reynolds founder noted.
A compact newspaper card lists a series of annual anniversaries and notable dates from 1877 to 1942, mentioning events such as the 1877 railroad strike spread, 1881 surrender of Sitting Bull and others, 1917 WWI draft numbers, 1918 prisoner gains on the Aisne-Marne front, 1923 Villa assassination, and 1933 New Deal codes, alongside today’s birthdays of several prominent figures and a general horoscope note. The entry preserves names and places like Pittsburgh, Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, Dakota, Aisne-Marne, Madison, Wash ington, New York, and Alexandria.
The verse reflects on aging as opportunity, noting Job’s death in old age and days full. It connects age to late light, saying age offers chances like youth, with stars appearing as twilight fades. A Longfellow line parallels the idea of unseen stars in daylight.
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