Noctovisor invention could turn night into day for war
The noctovisor uses an invisible infrared ray transformed by a modified television set to produce a visible beam. It enables night time detection of aircraft through fog and darkness and could be installed along England’s coast or on planes, giving Allied forces a night battle advantage. John L. Baird, the British inventor, unveiled the device in 1926 and has developed it since in secrecy for battlefield use, with peaceful uses planned after wartime.
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England
John L. Baird
Royal Institution
Britain
Germany
Cologne
Essen
Europe
Russia
Hitler
London
British Isles
Scandinavia
Low Countries
France
Libya
WAAC Bill Passed to Form U S Women's Army Auxiliary
Congress approves a WAAC with up to 150000 volunteers aged 21 to 45. First wave includes twenty to thirty women from each corps area at officers training camp. WAAC aims to match men’s pay and duties from clerical to technical, challenging tradition that war is a man’s job.
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WAAC
Congress
Mercy and Judgment Echo in Zechariah and Pope
A compact reflection cites Zechariah 7 9 urging true judgment and mercy among people. It contrasts the duty to hide faults with the call to show mercy to others and to receive mercy in return.
Army Emergency Relief Funds Describe Immediate Aid for Soldiers
Army Emergency Relief funds obtained from a Program of special events will provide immediate financial aid to soldiers and their families.
No-Strike Pledge Seen Failing Amid wartime Labour Shifts
Analysis of official figures shows 62 percent compliance with the 100 percent no strike pledge during January and February 1942, with total man-days lost down 62 percent from 1941 but per workers involved down 48 percent. Union security debates rise as wage demands and hours shift, and Pearl Harbor era strikes surge. The C I O and A F of L share responsibility for most strikes, while unaffiliated unions add a small portion. The War Labor Board faces wage stabilization challenges ahead.
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Congress
Department of Labor
Jurisdicto
United States
C. I
A. F. of L
C I. G
American Federation of Labor
C I .O
America
War Labor Board
Mayor Nomination Sparks Republican Convention
Mr. Jacob Tyson was unanimously nominated for mayor at a Republican convention in the Court House. He indicated he would accept the nomination though it was an honor he had not sought.
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Robert E. Winebrener
Ridgeville
Frederick
Jacob Tyson
Court House
Tyson
Messrs
WM. Myers
John Gittinger
Chas. Wineberg
West Church Street
Philomathean Literary Society
Carlin House
Etchison Building
South Market Street
Folger McKinsey
Jacob Rhorback
E P. Gale
H. Dorsey Etchison
F. Lewis
City Hall
D D Kolb butcher dies in Baltimore aged 49
David D. Kolb a partner in Kalb Bros. butchers and Frederick resident for years died in a Baltimore hospital at age 49. He helped build several Frederick dwellings with brother William Kolb before moving to Braddock Heights a decade ago. The piece notes local rainstorms, railroad damage, Carroll Creek flooding, and an estimated 40 000 cost to widen Court street. A Ford car owned by Earl Bell of Walkersville was stolen during a moving show event on East Second Street.
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David D. Kolb
Kalb Bros. Butchers
Baltimore
Frederick
Braddock Heights
William Kolb
Hagerstown
Aunt Molly Davis remembered as beloved Washington educator
Mary E. Davis known as Aunt Molly, a pioneer domestic science teacher in Washington public schools, served 34 years before retiring in 1925. She mentored generations, supported the Red Cross and church missions, and died at 87, leaving a lasting influence on many former students and neighbors.
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Molly
Red Cross
Church and Missionary Societies
Washington Star
Off to War poem by Daniel B. Straler
A vivid wartime poem recalls soldiers marching to conflict. The speaker observes farewell waves, trumpets, and a brave look on faces, noting the gap between outward glory and inner resolve while the regiment rides away.
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Off TO
Daniel B. Straler
Shane
The War Interpreted
The piece argues that Britain's wartime morale may not quickly topple German resolve, though sustained bombing could shift war dynamics. It notes German defenses and the potential for air power to threaten invasion plans and force Hitler onto a defensive, possibly hastening Axis decline.
Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers in Social Etiquette
A test of proper conduct asks how to respond to dinner guests bridge invites and theatre plans. It presents five scenarios with advised actions and a final solution in the format of a question and answer guide.
City Fathers Urged to Cut Local Expenses Now
Babson argues state and local taxes will shrink with gas rationing and lower vehicle fees. he urges taxpayers to demand immediate cuts in nonessential municipal spending, freeze taxes, and push for consolidation to avoid higher local taxes or rents next year.
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Babson
Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Pub. Financial Bureau
Saving Until It Hurts In War Finance Outlook
Edson argues the US will finance $77 billion in 1942 war production with $24 billion from taxes and $53 billion from borrowing. He warns that borrowing could inflame inflation, requiring expanded price controls and rationing, and notes a postwar continuation of controls would be necessary.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Iou’s
Government Fiscal Policy Explained Inflationary Gap And War Funding
A government economist explains how removing 37 billion dollars in civilian spending could curb inflation and reduce war funding needs. The piece notes that delaying bond cashouts during the war and potential postwar debt retirement are considered. Additional notes cover small firearms sales, canner breakage, refrigerator stocks, icemen pricing, nutrition committees, and unemployment figures.
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Washington
Divine Purpose Will Prevail in Times of War and Worry
The article argues that God uses all events good and evil to advance a divine plan. It cites Jesus crucifixion as the source of blessings and insists history shows progress despite wars. Jeremiah’s potter image shows God shaping outcomes despite human stubbornness.
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Jesus
Jeremiah
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