Bases in Russia widen Allied air attack reach
The article details American air bases in Russia enabling long range bombing over Hitler’s Europe. It praises Allied coordination, notes supply and construction efforts, and predicts tough fighting as German reserves are deployed. It colors the move as a great strategic achievement and a cause for public pride.
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Russia
Europe
England
Italy
North
Africa
Balkans
Japan
Stalin
Hitler
Vinegz
Scarcity Of Fish In County Streams Prompt Letter
Mr Nusz laments dwindling catches as sportsmen and even women take to rivers. He notes rising population and better facilities increasing demand, urging more provisions to meet these fishing needs.
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Nusz
Horace
Bible Thought On Contentment And Godliness
A brief reflection mirrors on Paul’s warning to Timothy about godliness with contentment being great gain. It emphasizes humility, reliance on faith, and avoiding love of wealth as a path to true fulfillment.
New Navy ships rise to vast size and firepower
Washington observers report dramatic growth in US Navy hardware with Iowa class battleships around 880 feet long and armed with 9 16 inch guns plus 124 anti aircraft guns. New Alaska Guam Hawaii cruiser class, 27,000 tons, 730 feet, nine 12 inch guns, 35 knot speed. 45,000 ton carrier under construction, 2,200 ton escort destroyers, and landing ships able to carry tanks and troops.
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U. S. Navy
Washington
James V. Forrestal
Navy
U. S
Alaska
Guam
Hawaii
Germany
New York
Camden
N. J
New York Navy Yard
Atlantic
Notewearthy
Federal Yards
Kearny
AKA
M. C. Meigs
Maryland anglers warn against repeal of stream protections
In Frederick County sportsmen urge the Maryland conservation commission to preserve laws shielding streams from overfishing and pollution. They oppose snagging spawning beds and advocate July frogs bans to boost brood growth and fish food, warning continued neglect could push lawmakers to recess. Millard N Nusz
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Maryland
Conservation Commission
Frederick County
General Assembly
Millard N Nusz
God Everywhere Keeps Lord Craven Safe Through Plague
A London plague centuries ago drove Lord Craven to stay in town while a servant noted his God must be in the country. The Lord chose to minister to plague victims, staying safe at home as Psalm 91 offers protection with angels guarding all paths.
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Earl L. Douglass
D. D
London
Lord Craven
Africa
Babson Newspaper
Upon Her Hills Lady Jane in Western Maryland
A poem celebrating Maryland landscapes and a girl named Jane. The verses praise the charms of hills and valleys from Talbot to Cecil counties, noting beauty across Frederick, Harford, Calvert, and Howard regions with vivid natural imagery.
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Jane
Maryland
Talbot
Carroll
Harford
Garrett Glades
Frederick Peaks
Calvert Creeks
Howard Hills
Cecil
June
Bowers
Bentztown
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From June 12 1894
Strawberries plentiful at market 10 cents a quart cherries 5 to 8 cents quart gooseberries 3 cents green currants 10 cents. Bussard of Middle Town sold his 85 acre farm to Henry Irving New York City for a summer house. Loats Orphans Home board met Rev Luther Kuhlman elected president Charles Tratt treasurer L M Nindorff secretary. Aldermen held special meeting over reservoir breaks repaired by Lane Bros. Mrs George Roelkey of West Patrick street was knocked down and hurt by a vehicle in Mr Wm Smith’s yard.
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the News
Bussard
Middletown
Henry Irving
New York City
Board of Trustees of Loats Orphans Home
Luther Kuhlman
Charles E. Tratt
L M Nindorff
Hilleary
TNE Aldermen
John Baumgardner
Messrs Lane Bros
George Roelkey
West Patrick Street
Shantiy
Wm Smith
Political notes and local losses from June 12 1924
President Coolidge secured the Republican nomination on the first ballot with La Follette receiving 34 votes. Rev. Jay Avis Worth resigned as pastor to become superintendent at Buckingham School Buckeystown. Joan Bowers of Brunswick drowned on the Potomac while fishing. Frederick County seventh graders receive certificates at a Friday opera house ceremony with Emory L. Coblentz delivering the address.
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the News
Coolidge
LaFollette
JE Avisworth
Buckingham School
Buckeystown
Joan Bowers
Brunswick
Potomac
The War Interpreted by Elton C Fay
Elton C Fay, AP war analyst, explains how Normandy fighting hinges on terrain and weather. Flooded areas from German dike cutting aid German defense while Allied intelligence eyeing strong and weak points. Short nights and daylight tides help Allied overland movement and air reconnaissance punishes advances.
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Elton C. Fay
France
West Wall
Berlin
Normandy
Paris
Today In History and Birthdays and More Reflect Milestones
A collage of historical anniversaries and birthdays lists figures such as M4 David Abeel born in New Brunswick and J A Roebling born in Germany with death dates. civil war general James Weaver and war correspondent MacGahan noted. Also marks events from 1611 Canada Jesuit mission to 1943 Lampedusa surrender and 1942 OWI creation. Birthdays include Herbert J Brees, Thomas C Hart, and Anthony Eden among others. Horoscope hints at independent tendencies.
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David Abeel
Far East
New Brunswick
N. J
John A. Roebling
Field
Germany
John H. Keating
Memphis
Iowa
Dayton
Ohio
Janarius A. MacGahan
Pawry Co
James Oliver Curwood
Owosso
Mich
Canada
Amity
Margaretta
Machias
Maine
Virginia
Iowa Territory
49Th Parallel
Mexico City
Key West
Cuba
Spain
Pennsylvania
Broadway Limited
Congress
Aleutian Islands
Elmer Davis
Lampedusa
Italy
Herbert J. Brees
Larame
Wye
Thomas C Hart
Davidson
Michigan
James C. Capt
Texas
Nicholas Roosevelt
New York
William T. Gardiner
Newton
Mars
Malcolm E. Peabody
P. E
Syracuse
N. Y
Danvers
Mass
Anthony Eden
England
Supreme Court insurance ruling stirs constitutional clash
Washington notes a landmark Supreme Court decision that erodes state authority over insurance and expands interstate commerce reach. Dissenters led by Chief Justice Stone and Justices Jackson and Frankfurter warn of chaotic, long term impacts on state powers, taxation, and regulatory regimes nationwide.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Court
Black
Murphy
Douglas
Rutledge
America
Stone
War ration stamps and coupons status update
The report lists validity of various ration stamps and coupons. It covers Twe Associated Prem Meats fats Book Four red stamps A through V8 indefinitely, processed foods Book Four tin indefinitely, sugar Book Four stamps 30 and 31 for five pounds indefinitely, Stamp 32 for five pounds through June 16 and indefinite, Stamp 40 for five pounds home canning through Feb 28 1945, Shr es Book Three airplane stamps 1 and 2 indefinitely, gasoline 10 A coupons three gallons through Aug 8 in northeast and southeast, 11 A three gallons through June 21 elsewhere, B 3 and C 3 five gallons everywhere, fuel oil period four and five coupons through Sept 30, and new period one coupons May be used when received.
Mt Airy Soldier Wounded In Action
Mt Airy resident Pie Leroy G Welty son of Mr and Mrs Chester Welty sustained an injury to his left leg while serving in Italy after entering service in February 1943 He was slightly wounded on May 12 at 515 pm and reported to be improving May 15 He previously worked for Farmers Cooperative Association before overseas duty His brother Pvt Clarence Welty in a medical detachment is believed en route overseas
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Pie Leroy G. Welty
Chester Welty
Aus
Italy
War Department
Pfe. Welty
Farmers’ Cooperative Association
Mt Airy
Africa
Pvt
Clarence Welty
Missed chances chase bubbles in a steady mind
The text laments missed opportunities while pursuing fleeting goals. It hints at latent talent and urges maintaining a calm, focused mindset to unlock potential. The fragment suggests discipline and steady thought as keys to success.
Caution Is Best in Reading Others Woes
A short reflective note from N A Lufburrows warns that one cannot fully know another person’s state of mind or the depths of their woes. The speaker urges caution in judging others and acknowledging undisclosed burdens.
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Lufburrows
Origin of the old English pound from grain weight
The old English pound traced to 7680 grains of wheat from the middle of the ear, dried. This standard links weight to a specific grain quantity used historically in commerce and measurement.
Dorothy Dix Answers on Marriage and Etiquette
A column featuring Dorothy Dix inquiringly dissects marriage norms and the clash of cleanliness and appearance between spouses. A reader asks about an accidental wartime divorce and etiquette for a daughter in law addressing her mother in law, with practical advice on divorce, respect, and future family ties.
Enhancing Vocabulary With Daily Word Practice
Daily lesson notes explain common misuses and spellings for terms like hospitable and correspondent. It highlights pronunciation tips and the meaning of platonic as purely spiritual love. The entry encourages mastering one word per day to grow vocabulary.
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