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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1943
Page
4
The Frederick Maryland newspaper notices a new dispatch service with editorial standards requiring real names for opinions. It explains that any letter or opinion submitted without the writer’s real name will not be published. The notice appears in the June 1 1943 issue.
Gasoline tax data from February and March show sharp declines in sixteen eastern states due to the pleasure driving ban and shortages. Tax administrators report year over year drops of about 44 percent in those months for January and February driving, while other states show 38 and 29 percent declines. Officials warn that further rationing and possible nationwide extensions could push revenues even lower as the program deepens.
The article argues that a buck private’s real pay, including food, clothing, hospital care, and insurance, reaches about $1,700 annually. Civilians will be no better off after the war than discharged soldiers, who gain veteran benefits and preferences. If air service pay doubled, taxes would rise after the war to cover a larger national debt.
A letter to the editor from a Frederick resident decries proposed Sunday activities bills aimed at allowing movie and sports events on the Sabbath. The writer argues such bills seek profit from recreation, urges youths to uphold moral and religious values, and warns of ensuing evils if enacted.
The piece analyzes how postwar peace might be shaped by gradual international evolution rather than a fixed covenant. It references President Wilson, Under-Secretary Welles, and Churchill Roosevelt aims for regional understandings, Pan American accords, and a loose framework of nations to maintain peace during demobilization and rebuilding after the war.
Incoherent passage argues against proposals seen as undermining the Christian Sabbath. Expresses disbelief that people will approve actions conflicting with innate religious instincts, warns that doing so degrades Sabbath observance toward pagan practices.
Frederick County cherries sold on the streets at 30 cents per quart and strawberries at 12 cents per quart. Patents granted in Washington to Sammel H Brown Frederick for a corn harvester and to Robert N Martz Frederick for a check hook. Gold and silver fish placed in the Court Square fountain. Rice and Haller set an awning at North Market and West Church streets. Miss M Agnes Lease and Ruth Maynard of the county to graduate as trained nurses at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore.
Twenty years ago local items note a telegraph pole ruin after a trolley car derails at West South and Defferzan streets. Twelve negotiable bonds stolen from Monrovia Savings Bank and Woodbine National Bank a year earlier were recovered in Boston by State Police. Frederick leads the league after a 2 point Musi sers win with Ray Gardner hitting a home run. Frederick delegates to Rotary International’s 14th convention are Motter Dr Everhart and Warfield. they will drive to St. Louis June 18.
A collage of historical anniversaries and birthdays. Notable figures include Caroline Hentz born in Lancaster Massachusetts and Brigham Young linked to Salt Lake City, with other entries on Philip Kearney, John Hood, John M. Harlan, and Kentucky and Tennessee statehood. Also mentions naval hero James Lawrence and 1942 Rangoon bombing. Today’s birthdays highlight Dr Charles Davenport, Dr Frank Ho Lahey, Frank Morgan, Bishop James Straughn, and Marty Reston.
Glenn Babs argues the Atlantic campaign is decisive in the war with Allied shipping output surging. He notes German claims may be exaggerated but confirms Allied production and naval effort rising, while U‑boat losses and wolf pack danger shrink as escorts and air power press the battle in the North and South Atlantic.
The fiftieth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. George S. Harman of near Keysville was celebrated May 23 with a family dinner at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Luther Claybaugh. They farmed near Keysville and later retired to a small lot by their farms. They have six children, four living, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Attendants and guests included multiple Harman and Clabaugh family members and friends, with two three tier wedding cakes and anniversary gifts displayed.
Arrested Monday by Sheriff Horace M Alexander and Deputy R Paul Buhrman on a warrant charging assault with intent to see Lever Catenil. He was held in jail here Monday night for action of the grand jury in default of band Catsail who had been working on the Dallas Kehne Jr farm near Quir Orchard since being discharged from the Army. Catsail is charged with ME atch gaa year old girl mE ath gaa on the farm last Friday. A former Woodsboro resident, Catsail was taken into custody in 1941 as a deserter and later discharged from service.
The readable text describes a gentle disposition and intent to help those in need. It appears as a fragment from a larger article about a person’s character and possible actions, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to specify.
Edward Warner vice chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board argues in London that postwar aviation should focus on practical profitable service with smaller, flexible aircraft. He warns against oversized, luxury jets and explains cost per ton mile, optimal speeds, and altitudes. He estimates consumer willingness to pay for speed and outlines the economics of regional, frequent flights versus long nonstops.
NEA Service reviews Yes, Maam by Elizabeth R. Pollock and Combined Operations by Hilary Saunders, detailing WAAC life from induction through training and letters to family, plus the famed Commandos and their daring missions. Also covers Justice prose by Judge Knox, David by Duff Cooper, Ezra and Me by Taber, and Japan’s Military Masters by Hillis Lory.
A compilation of humorous quiz questions with satirical answers. Topics include hagiography rubber tabs and Crete, with punchlines about opinions on age expectancy and quirky bird naming.
The passage presents vocabulary guidance and prompts readers to expand their lexicon by mastering one word daily. It defines Assumption as taking something for granted without proof and provides example usage, pronunciation hints, and related notes on common misuses and spelling challenges.
The author, long familiar with Japan, explains how the army dominates the government and drives Nipponese reverence for the emperor as divine. Foreword by Joseph C. Grew notes his insight into military psychology and national devotion, including the belief death is preferable to capture.
Earl L. Douglass notes life cannot be made secure by social acts or wealth, calling pasteboard armor shallow. True protection lies in readiness to endure hardship, with biblical imagery of the armor of God from Ephesians guiding how to meet circumstances with faith and resilience.
A brief wartime plea by N. A. Lufburrow reflecting on rise of Hitler and Tojo. The author argues that cautious action against aggressive leaders is needed to prevent future misery and world disaster.
Opera star Enrico Caruso reportedly refused to go on stage unless professional claqueurs were hired to applaud his entrance, reflecting a control over audience reaction and performance pacing during his era.
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