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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
4
A fragment from a Frederic office notice requests readers to address editor inquiries about opinions on leprosy and letters to the editor. The text mentions the columnist and real name of the writer, with an entry stamp for second class mail.
The article traces radar origins from the 1920s through early tests in 1932 and its wartime uses. It recounts Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, and a German radar capture, noting civilian potential once peace arrives and the concept enters public language.
Military leaders of the United Nations push heavy air action to cripple German and Italian power. RAF has dropped 100000 tons of bombs on Germany since the war started, with Dortmund receiving 2000 tons in a recent raid. Reports claim tens of thousands of residents were displaced and casualties occurred, challenging Nazi hopes that bombing would be futile. The piece notes destruction of railroads, tires, and freight cars, and argues German industry cannot replace lost factories and transport quickly, urging continued turnover of strategic targets.
The piece questions May 11 to June 7 union contact timing and Ickes June 4 extension of the miners contract, arguing the penalties and closed shop policy penalize individual miners for union decisions and could undermine public interests amid the coal dispute.
Fifty years ago in the June 11 1693 issue local items note the sale of Jan F A Markey half interest in warehouse property on Carroll Street for 551 to Jacob Rohrback at City Hotel. Cherries ripening with some market presence yet poor quality, strawberries good, apples plentiful, peaches promising. Charles Herman appointed florist in charge of Catholic cemetery, Roberts remains sexton. Henry Baumgardner overheated at work. Revs A J Gill and J C Hawks set out for Baltimore on travel.
Disjointed copy notes attempts to rifle private garages during the night. Names and places such as Ramsourg East Street and Loss and og teen MLC Ava faculty’s, along with Big Game in Afr City Opera House, Woodsboro Middletown and Jackson districts, are mentioned alongside road-improvement plans for summer led by Yellow Springs pike.
History notes celebrate Joseph Warren born in Boston, Anne Royall born in Virginia, Latta born in Ohio, Orson D. Munn born in Massachusetts, Augustus Garland born in Tennessee, William L. Marshall born in Kentucky, and other milestones from 1811 to 1942. Includes army uniform changes, Comstock Lode discovery, and wartime actions in Korea, with birthdays and notable individuals.
Australia's Prime Minister Curtin, after consult with General MacArthur, declares that Japan's offensive power has been blunted and that the holding war has been discharged. He notes Allied prospects in the Pacific have improved, with Australia now a base for limited and major offensives against Japan, while warning Japan may renew a major push if opportunities arise.
The text notes trench mortar shells travel high and curved to hit targets beyond hills. It lists Revolutionary War strength at 35 000 in 1778 November. Venus is the Earth’s nearest planet with distances 25 to 161 million miles. Niagara Falls recedes 246 feet yearly. Blarn ey Stone is ordinary limestone. kissing it supposedly grants persuasion. Rosebud Texas boasts a Rosebush in every yard.
Denton Texas born 53 years ago ex congresswoman Jeannett Rankin of Missoula Montana first woman elected to Congress in 1917 born Missoula 63 years ago Will Hutchins of Washington born Colchester ge H Soule Jr of New York editor born Stamford Connecticut RB years age Richard Straw famed exile Austrian composer born 79 years Today's Horoscope notes potential strange notions and a tired mind with a request for scientific topics but avoid overemphasis on the mysterious.
Washington efforts to curb inflation through price controls and rationing confront political resistance and weak enforcement. Proposals for a two billion dollar subsidy seek White House backing, while critics urge vigorous enforcement, education, and broad industry cooperation to cut living costs and inflation.
Seasonal hay fever causes discomfort and lost work. The article explains pollen sources by season, symptoms including sneezing and eye irritation, and notes the value of air quality and masks. It highlights immunization as the key seasonal remedy with high success, alongside cautious drug use and avoidance of irritants.
A physician undertakes the prophylactic injections and stresses they must begin about ten weeks before the season starts to ensure full protection and readiness.
Mrs Glen Lenhart hosted the Woodsboro Woman's Club at their last meeting with Mrs N Z Cramer presiding. A short music period followed. Gail Catshall spoke on the Spiritual Basis of the New World Order. Roll call asked for a spiritual principle for a New World Order. W M Stitley demonstrated table setting without linens. A covered dish picnic will be at Mrs Claude Barrick's home on June 15 at 6 30.
A compact guide listing common misuse and pronunciation issues. Includes examples for despicable, penny accents, and a focus on the word lineal meaning direct ancestry. Encourages daily vocabulary growth with brief quotes and tips for correct usage and spelling.
An essay argues tradition guides present planning while hazards arise from rigidity or blind novelty. It compares drivers who fixate on the rearview mirror or the road ahead to caution against both backward-only thinking and empty-headed progress. Copyright Babson Newspaper Syndicate.
The excerpt contrasts worldly exaltation with divine oversight. It nods to biblical imagery of an eagle and stars, then raises a paradox about human conceit versus the encounter with God in the burning bush, attributed to Emerson. It reads as reflective, philosophical lines on humility and transcendence.
Precipitation for 24 hours ending 8 am today none. June to date 0.27 inch. Normal June 4.30 inches. actual June 1942 5.38 inches. Deficiency in precipitation to June 1 0.55 inch. Yesterday high 69, last year 89. Low last night 42, year ago 70. Sunsets today 8.36 pm. sunrise tomorrow 6.43 am.
A harsh stronghold critique from N. A. Lufburrow condemns boastful players who claim virtue and skill yet fail in action. He warns that such petty, selfish conduct blocks progress and vows that someone will expose them and force them to face their true abilities.
A poem in stark war verse depicts Berlin bombers striking London as British resolve hardens. Vivid images of fire and ruin contrast with Prussian arrogance and Nazi boasts. The speaker foresees British retaliation and the looming avalanche of vengeance.
Miss Mary Jane Hartman daughter of Rev Dr and Mrs Ralph E Hartman of Elm Street will leave Sunday for Washington to take a position in the card division at the Library of Congress.
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