July 21 1942 The News front page notice
The Frederick Md newspaper page lists subscription rates and notices from the Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press policy. It includes post office entry as second class matter and a branding disclaimer about reader letters and corrections. The date is Tuesday July 21 1942.
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AR Seqerenications Neue Vend
Mane-Post Court
Frederick
Mamaer Avdh Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Asociated Press
Life Insurance Tax Push Faces Opposition in Congress
Federal officials contemplate extending taxes on life insurance, reversing 1917 war measures that exempted proceeds under a threshold. Critics argue life insurance indemnifies beneficiaries, compares to fire insurance, and urge preserving family security amid ongoing calls for broader taxation.
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England
Australia
America
Congress
Conflicting wartime statements test OWI leadership
The article critiques the planned Office of War Information under Elmer Darvix for delaying statements until conflicts with other officials are cleared. It argues Cabinet-level disagreements harm public confidence, noting inconsistent guidance on rubbers and other goods. It urges a firm policy and clearer explanations to unite the war effort.
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Office of War Information
Elmer Darvix
Japan
Germany
Modicum Describes Tiny Truth in Lesson Text
A language lesson fragment discusses misused phrases and pronunciation. It notes that modicum means a small quantity and provides an example claiming there was not even a modicum of truth in his actions. It includes guidance on spelling and usage for words like melee and placate.
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House of Representatives
Ways and Means Committee
House
Politics and the tax bill in wartime America
The piece critiques Congress and the election year impact on a major corporate tax proposal. It argues the tax plan harms small businesses while advantaging large firms and warns voters underestimate the issues amid partisan campaigning. It laments the political jockeying dominating policy and calls for cross party consensus to avoid crippling the economy.
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News Columns
Fifty years ago in Frederick the Frederick Bicycle Club members Thomas and Kennaly attended an L A W meet in Washington and returned by B&O. The Feagaville school ground is being laid and work will start soon. Pennsylvania fire companies and others are invited to the 75th anniversary of the Independent Hose Company with a firemen's association and tournament planned. A delightful dance at Junior Hall entertained Frederick social circles with Rhodes' orchestra. E B Fockler of Cave Town was named principal of the Emmitsburg school.
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F. Reich
Guy Thomas
John A. Kennaly
Frederick Bicycle Club
Ine L. A. W
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Feagaville
Pennsylvania
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Independent Hose Company
Firemen’s Association
Frederick
Junior Hall
Megsrs
Robert Kunkel
John Ritchie
Arthur Gambrill
C. Winebrewer
Francis Baughman
Ernest Helfenster
Rhodes
E B. Fockler
Cavetown
Emmitsburg
Twenty Years Ago Bold Health Vaccination Notice
Twenty years ago a state health letter warns that every child in Frederick County and the city must be vaccinated for the coming school session regardless of parental or medical opinions. The note was sent to Dr. William Crawford Johnson, president of the Frederick County Board of Education. The Maryland National Guard prepares for a two week annual encampment at Edna Wood Arsenal with about 125 guardsmen from the I Company units.
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Columen of the News
State Department of Health
William Crawford Johnson
Frederck
Today In History and Anniversaries Chronology
Compiled notes recounting historical events and notable births and deaths. Entries cover John Cleves Symmes Mahlon Loomis John R Brooke Sam Bass Anna Gordon Chauncey Orcoli and other figures, plus events from 1861 to 1941 and today’s stated birthdays and public notices.
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John Cleves Symmes
New Jersey
Northwest Territory
Cincinnat
New York
Cincinnati
Mahlon Loomis
Oppenheim
John R. Brooke
Montgomery Co. Pa
Sam Bass
Indiana
Texas Rangers
Anna A. Gordon
Boston
Castile
Dume
Chauncey Orcoli
Buffalo
Bull Run
War Interpreted Battle reports lift war mood abroad
Reports from Egypt and the Donbas describe the British Eighth Army pressuring Rommel while Rommel’s lines strain under encirclement threats. British air and naval power target supply routes as Timoshenko stabilizes positions along the Don and Donets with a planned defensive line north of Rostov. Nazis admit summer rains slowed advances, signaling stretched German logistics amid the push toward Stalingrad.
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Egypt
Rucvt
Eighth Army
Rommel
Alexandria
Qattara
Rommul
Mas
London
Timoshenko
Don-Donets
Voronezh
Don
Rostov
Lower
Don-Doners
Berlin
Donets
Kelltva
Raspopinsk
Don Bend
Volga
Moscow
Hitler
Lower Volga
Stalingrad
Court News Court Deeds and Marital Notices Across Counties
Property deeds record Amos J Shafer and wife and Hazel Strube to Edward Shipley and wife and to others for ten dollars. Millard Crum to Richard Murdock for ten dollars. John Frederick Main to State Roads Commission for one dollar. Equity case Miriam Crabs versus William Crabs. Marriage licenses list several couples with ages and counties, including Anacostia and Washington DC entries.
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Amos J. Shafer
Noble Stull
Gilmore R. Flautt
Paul W. Peel
Millard E. Crum
Richard B. Murdock
Esty
Hazel J. Strube
Edward L. Shipley
John Frederick Main
State Roads Commission of Maryland
Obscure Horoscopic Fragments From Earlier Notices
A jumble of obituary and bio fragments notes Florence Jaffray Hackmar of Washington DC born in Oak Park 44 years ago and Joseph F Newton a Baptist clergyman born in New York 72 years ago plus Decatur Tex born 64 years ago. a horoscope hints a life of public service and nature themed pursuits with devotional tones.
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Oak Park
Florence Jaffray Hackmar
Washington
D. C
Democrat National Committee
New York
Joseph F. Newton
Phun A
Decatur
Tex
Worry Warts Work Out On Labor Morale
Washington reports heavy government concern over labor morale as drives, slogans, and pep talks proliferate to sustain war production. Despite some gains after Pearl Harbor, officials push morale boosters while unions push back against overreach as besting labor remains a priority.
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Edson
Washington
Peter Edson
Pearl Harbor
Army
War Department
Cal. A
Robert Ginsburgh
Services of Supply
New York
War Production Board
War Manpower Commission
Paul McNutt
Labor Production Division
Wendell Lund
Little Steel
Maritime Commission
Todd Shipyards
Brooklyn
Bethlehem Fairfed
A. F
Washington Haversack Washington
Radford
Army Air Forces
Panama Canal Zone
Department of Agriculture
Scratch Sheet Lane Bets on Long Odds in Times Square
In New York City a Forties block between SIXIN and Seventh avenues earns the nickname Scratch Sheet Lane as men gather noon onward to study horse racing pamphlets. They are bettors seeking payoffs, not sportsmen, living on the edge of poverty while chasing long shots. A single win prompts fledgling wealth but also exposure to danger in this shadowy world where losing means withdrawal and silence. Coffee once served as paste in a chocolate bar here rounds out a slice of street life.
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Congress
England
Canada
New York
Forties
Sixin
Seventh Avenues
Times Square
Rambles Through Egypt and Ancient Warfare Recalled
Lufburrow muses on Egypt's Nile scene from antiquity to modern armaments with sphinxes and mummies as silent witnesses. He notes Mark Antony’s era as tame compared to today and imagines ancient voices speaking up. New Orleans remains famed as a banana port in the closing lines.
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Egypt
Mark Antony
Rommel
N. A. Lufburrow
War Book Picks Highlight Toughness And Home Front Guides
A wartime review roundup praises Get Tough for its blunt combat tactics and demystifies modern warfare. It also recommends Army Woman's Yearbook for wives, The Bright Idea Book for keeping kids busy, and Schacher's He Wanted to Sleep in the Kremlin for its forecast of Russia's fight against Hitler. Additional features explore The Allegheny, Japan rides the tiger, Colloquial Japanese, and A New Russian Grammar for military readers.
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Army Woman's
Whittlesey House
Dutton
Hitler
Gerhard Schacher
Kremlin
Reynal and Titchcock
Russia
Schacher
Germany
Allegheny
Frederick Way, Jr
Farrar and Rinehart
America
Pennsylvania
Way
Japan
Willard Price
John Day
Pacific
Tokyo
Praf
William M. McGovern
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Shuppensburg
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