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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
4
The News lists subscription prices 3 cents for copy, monthly rates at 0 cents, three years at 1.25 and annual at 65.00. The Associated Press holds republication rights for dispatches and local news. The paper promises corrections if errors are found and is entered as second class in Frederick Maryland.
The new ration token plan causes confusion as old and new systems run parallel until March 20. Households will use brown stamps Y Z and green stamps K L M at old values in Book 4 until March 20, then switch to red and blue stamps of Book 4 for food purchases with tokens for change. Red and blue stamps and tokens convert to 10 points each, with fiber tokens issued for change. Tokens never expire and three new red stamps 8-A 8-B 8-C remain valid through May 20.
A wartime report from Australia notes 30,000 alarm clocks arrived from the United States with 40,000 more en route to be distributed to workers in essential industries. The piece reflects on punctuality and the role of alarm clocks in boosting production. It highlights the value of timely wakeups for workers and the importance of avoiding rushed breakfasts to maintain efficiency.
The piece muses on spring’s arrival amid ongoing war, noting that brighter days hinge on victory and service members returning home. It cites the Tennessee Valley Authority relocating 675 miles of highway and 7 miles of railway over 19 years, linking postwar recovery to infrastructure progress.
A collage of Washington vignettes notes Senator Barkley’s expected resignation over the tax bill veto and includes anecdotes about elevator chatter, snow boredom in D C, and Congressman Sol Bloom’s formal House presiding style using a green plastic thimble as a gavel.
Dorothy Dix counsels that secret marriages are folly and risky for a young couple. She urges public, honest nuptials to avoid distrust and social scrutiny, noting a belated ceremony may never gain full acceptance.
A letter fragment discusses a young couple planning to marry amid schooling and career uncertainty urging them to wait. Dorothy Dix advises joining church and women’s groups to meet good people. A reader jokes about soap aversion in marriage emphasizing personal hygiene as essential for wives.
A historical reminiscence recalls Jubal Early’s 1864 Frederick march demanding 200000, with the editorial note he held no respect for a united country. Senate action mentions a Repudiation Day half holiday bill for Frederick County. Gypsies travel through the city toward Woodsboro, while D L John Thomas Sinn, a longtime driver and fireman, dies at 77. Frederick Gun Club conducts two clay pigeon shoots on McDevitt Farm. Joseph Myers wins the first, and Myers, Duvall, and Molesworth tie for first in the second, with Duvall prevailing.
Grayson H. Mercer and Mayor Lloyd Culler bought two lots along North Market Street for 319 feet facing land to build 17 modern houses. The M C A campaign opened with a goal of $25 000. hoped $10 000 pledge first day. Dorsey Etchison urged a $95 000 school bond issue. February was wet and snowy with 3.46 inches of precipitation and 13 inches of snow. sleet on six days.
The Red Armies push toward Estonia potentially freeing it from Nazi rule as Narva and Pskov gateways tighten the trap. German retreat appears underway from Estonia and Latvia to shorten front lines, with reports of westbound traffic and executions of generals who slowed the drive.
A Babson Newspaper Syndicate piece uses two pelicans as a parable. The boatman notes the birds feed on fishermen’s discarded bait, then extols hard work and self reliance while condemning reliance on wealth. The essay contrasts the degenerate pelican with the normal hunter, urging consistent effort.
Settlement effected in the Equity Court in a bill of complaint by Abram Kaplan of Brunswick against Grancers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Freder courtly. The suit seeks damages from a windstorm loss claimed at 748 dollars with a settlement of 350 dollars plus costs, resulting in dismissal. Kaplan argued the offer was inadequate and requested the court set the actual damages. Attorneys listed include Jacob Rohrback Holden S Felton for Kaplan and Clater W Smith W Clinton McSherry for the insurer.
Material has arrived for the March quota of 82,500 surgical dressings and more workers are needed immediately at the work room in the Francis Scott Key hotel. The Red Cross chapters and Camp Detrick supply the materials and cutting is done by Frederick Tailoring Company. A letter from the Eastern Area Office explains why material and labor shortages hinder steady production and urges volunteers to adjust attitude and increase patience while continuing to help the war effort.
Notable births include Joseph Wharton Pullman Alexander Graham Bell John M Ward Lincoln Beachey Jean Harlow and others with dates ranging 1826 to 1911 and events such as US war on the Algerine pirates 1815 Florida statehood 1845 and a 1942 Pacific war zone establishment. The piece lists multiple birthdays and historical milestones with terse notes.
A reflection urges pushing hard in youth to avoid midlife decline. It stresses using extreme effort to maximize early life, aiming for a satisfying later years. The quote underscores disciplined striving as the path to a favorable end.
A brief, empathetic note to a friend whose mother died after a long illness. Express remorse simply and avoid dwelling on suffering. A short line like I am so sorry for your loss, I am here for you, conveys care without overwhelming the reader.
A short guide on common usage and pronunciation errors. It covers directing actions with into the basket, proper vehicle pronunciation with emphasis on the first syllable, and correct spelling of words like accessible. Includes synonyms such as devout and pious.
Clyde A Farnsworth surveys Kunming China a Burma Road gateway thrumming with trade and danger. Prices soar rice runs high and sanitation fears rise as officials push mass vaccination. The city blends east and west amid crowded streets, farmers carts, and a growing expatriate presence.
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