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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1942
Page
4
The Frederick News item shows a masthead for The News News-Pool Court Frederick Md with subscription rates listed including 2 cent per issue and annual options. It references Associated Press and a policy of corrections and real-name bylines. The date appears as Tuesday July 25, 2032.
Observers note Marshal Timoshenko defends the Caucasus with mid June starter forces while Hitler’s von Bock repeatedly adds divisions. The Russian plan hinges on large reserves of men and weapons, ready to strike new blows as convoys to Russia flow in, possibly delaying counterattacks until major opportunities arise.
A discussion on street shopping shows wives shop as a social event to stretch the family budget while men hurry through stores. Sidewalk chatter and market baskets mark a communal ritual, with ladies overhauling appearance before shopping and forming bonds through commerce.
Washington notes shock at Japanese cruelty toward American and British prisoners after the war began. Returning reporters report brutal treatment in Japan and in occupied territory, challenging claims of civilization and equal rights. The piece argues that world opinion now judges Japan as a whole on wartime conduct and warns friendly voices against lapsing into denial.
India has a population of 389 million in an area about half the size of the United States. The figures reflect a large, densely settled nation with substantial geographic scope and a major economic footprint.
The newly elected Aldermen named for the coming year include city attorney CV Levy city register and tax collector L M Nixdorff market master C L Stull water works police superintendent George I Wilson and council members George W Brengle John Hobbs Christian Lerch Frank Brookey Niles Abrecht and J E Freed. Maryland Prohibition state and congressional conventions nominated presidential electors and congress members in Glyndon camp Dir J D Nicodemus Walkersville is the elector for this district and Dr D B Stone Mr Pleasant was named on the platform committee. Mr G Baker Foot Lynchburg VA is visiting his sisters in the city. A Merryland Tract dance featured a jig by Mr Harry BeaucIer Petersville Hoffmans Hall hosted about 40 couples. The city belles added charm to the evening.
The Chamber of Commerce expands to a third seat with about 235 paid members and six new directors Miss Lillie Keller Emory Coblents Edwin Markel Ry Ames Hendrickson Cal D Jo Markey and Thomas B H Stevens. Frank M Stevens a former board member fell from a hay wagon injuring a rib but not seriously. Chet Horan, Hustler, was knocked unconscious after a collision. Ray Gardner and Guerber the new backstop sustained minor injuries in a game at Hagerstown, which the locals lost 7 to 3. Blethen played third base after Gardner was burnt. The city reports an abundant water supply, due to recent rains swelling mountain streams, following an inspection of the water works. Baseball and horse shoe pitching provided diversion on the trim.
The piece argues balance between radicalism and conservatism, noting radicals often seek personal gain and can become fanatical. It cites Calvin Coolidge urging radical science with conservative math. It discusses maintaining balance between seeking new truth and upholding unchanging purpose.
A compact note discusses common misuse and pronunciation mistakes. It highlights phrases like it looks as if rain is coming, notes mispronunciations such as ration with rate sound, and explains cont
Hearings were conducted yesterday evening at Winchester Hall by Frederick County Draft Boards 1 and 2. Parsons Newman chaired Board 1 and Harry J. Leichert chaired Board 2 with full attendance. Both boards are reclassifying many deferments. over 2,000 cards and files will be rechecked and ready for reclassification by month’s end.
The report outlines a German push from Bataisk toward Rostov and the Caucasus, with Novocherkassk abandoned and bridgeheads on the Donets. It warns of a potential collapse of the lower Don defense south of the Donets, risking encirclement of Russian forces and threatening oil regions near Maikop and Baku.
The piece notes widening tastes in automobiles and a divide between those who hoard cars and those who struggle to afford them. It suggests people hide vehicles while others cry over loss, and imagines horse and bus riding sharing the road again.
A 25 year old bride and a 30 year old groom have only a one in ten chance to reach their fifty year milestone. The sobering statistic highlights the fragile outlook for long marriage spans amid uncertain life expectancy.
Washington, July 27. Nebraskan Andrew Jackson Higgins, famed for Liberty ship plans, denounces the canceled contract as a $20 million blunder amid war-time bureaucratic pressure. He describes the project as a Roosevelt era effort aiming for integrated labor and training, and warns the war effort and democracy could suffer if such cancellations persist. He contrasts aggressive shipyard push with conservative, mossback methods and relays personal clashes with Navy leaders while defending workers’ wartime zeal and the need for swift production.
A crowded digest lists historical anniversaries from 1729 to 1998, with births and deaths of figures like Nicholas Brown Joseph Habersham James Layard Edward Cope Mary Anderson de Navarro Ballington Booth and more. It also notes 19th and 20th century events including the Burlingame Treaty and Prohibition-era fines, plus today's birthdays and a brief horoscope.
A collage of two quotes, one from Matthew 7 13 urging a narrow gate and a second urging a life worth living at death. It concludes with a statistic that army bakers average 147 17 pounds of bread per 100 pounds of flour.
A handful of notable new titles break the summer doldrums with strong releases from Dutton Little, Brown and others. Reviews highlight Living Upstairs by Francis Meehan, Assignment in Brittany by Helen MacInnes, American Unity and Asia by Pearl S Buck, Attack by Maj. Mischke, Shooting the Russian War by Margaret Bourke-White, and notable editions from Benet Hammett and three spy novels. The piece notes War era titles and regional Adirondacks press sources.
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