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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1943
Page
4
Fragmentary public notice entered in Fredericton office notifies about a class matter dated Monday March 5 1045. Names and specific actions are unclear due to damaged OCR. Continuous garbled text references Age of consent or defamation concerns without clear details.
The piece encourages residents to plan Victory gardens this spring in response to March rationing and looming stricter controls. It notes the need to grow own food, discusses shifting consumer habits toward fresh produce, and quotes Charles Dudley Warner on the joy and effort of gardening, ending with a call for practical, sturdy work mindset.
Dr H L Dryden cites pre 1939 Atlantic crossing stats showing 78 attempts with 11 successful destinations and 28 reaching safety while 39 were lost. He notes 1939 brought aviation progress and wartime acceleration, with one company making 1,219 crossings in four years and moving 44,000 passengers along with freight totals, signaling gains from private initiative for mass benefits after the war.
Deserters Andrew M White of Hagerstown and Alton A Chaney of Little Creek were detained Sunday in Beverwick by Police Chief Lee Merriman and state officers Moon and Glare. They awaited transfer to military authorities as naval postings and statuses were clarified. Chaney reportedly relinquished his Navy post.
Washington reports a Commerce Department analysis by Frank R. Wilson shows little current speculative activity in farm properties but warns a postwar boom could emerge. Factors include large cash savings, veterans returning to land, and postwar food demand, with price controls and labor shortages tempering speculation. Delinquencies drop as farmers rush to pay debts. 38,000 loans paid to maturity in 1942 versus 16,000 in 1940.
Samuel Jenness, supervisor of high schools for Carroll County, reports last week’s War Stamp Book No. 2 registrations. A total of 3,504 were issued across 14 centers in the county during four days. Twenty four thousand eight hundred forty stamps were removed for canned or processed foods on the freight point basis, and seventy eight thousand eighty eight coffee stamps were removed from War Stamp Book No. 1.
A meeting of the arrangements committee for the 75th anniversary of the Independen Hose Company drew letters of acceptance from stateside companies planning to join contests at the tournament. The Rockville courthouse was robbed, with $30 stolen from a tax money envelope and papers scattered. An old 1862 funeral charge book shown by George Schroeder references Barbara Fritchie. Reverend A. J Gill was reelected to the Methodist Episcopal church post for another year.
Twenty years ago a gasoline tank toppled from its base and a wire fence was torn as an Autocar truck from a Washington firm misfired toward J. Paul Delpney’s shop on West Patrick Street. The Chronicle recalls a severe blizzard crippling lines, trolley service, and transport while Frederick County endured storm damage. Norman F. McNeill, new Johns Hopkins coach, signs two hires Johnny Hurler and Albert Swingier. Lord’s Day Alliance plans a Friday Lutheran church gathering with Congressman William D Upshaw as principal speaker.
A compilation of notable birthdays and deaths with origins across the 18th to 19th centuries, including Simon Cameron and Oliver Wendell Holmes, along with historical events such as Knox becoming secretary of war and the Merrimac Monitor clash. Also notes a 1933 air service milestone and a 1893 war appropriation. Horoscope mentions adventure, travel, and self control. A Westminster marriage license is listed.
The article assesses optimistic World War II sentiment contrasted with delays in aiding China. It notes China’s need for arms, fuel, and air supports, the closing of the Burma Road, and seasonal barriers delaying operations. It discusses potential aims of reopening supply routes, allied air and naval actions, and possible impacts on Japan’s empire and strategic bases.
A brief note on common word usage and pronunciation. It highlights integral meaning essential to completeness and provides guidance on spelling, pronunciation, and usage. The piece cites a quote about ceasing to do evil and doing good as part of integral duties.
Prime Minister John Curtin said the danger of renewed war was removed by the Bismarck Sea victory where Allied aircraft destroyed a convoy of 12 Japanese transports and 10 warships. He spoke while presenting an Australian flag to U S troops in Melbourne.
Mrs. John W. Molesworth sent a large batch of her own hair to Julien P. Friez and Sons in Towson for use in precision instruments aiding the war effort. A certificate thanked her and noted proceeds go to USO and Red Cross, with hair requirements and packing details for potential donors.
Maryland Senator Millard E. Tydings asked mayors to start rosters of seasonal workers to help harvest crops this year. He warned crops may be lost without local mobilization and cited a national need of about 3.1 million seasonal laborers.
The New Market Homemakers Club met at Mrs. J. G. Shawbaker's home on March 5. Officers discussed the Atlantic Charter principles, Red Cross War fund donation, federation nominations, and delegates. Talks covered food rationing, the four points of the Atlantic Charter, victory gardens, and care and use of the range for service. Meeting adjourned to April 16.
The report shows 24 hour precipitation none. March to date 130 inches against normal 3.13 inches. For March 1942 actual 3.90 inches, with a deficiency in 1343 precipitation to March 12.03 inches. Yesterday high 30, low 12, with values from a year ago 61 and 32. Sun sets 7.10 p.m. today, rises 7.33 a.m. tomorrow. Moon rises 9.39 a.m., sets 10.54 p.m. tomorrow.
A paraphrase of a Bible verse urges voluntary giving with gladness over compulsion. It emphasizes that generosity comes from a willing heart and that God loves a cheerful giver, reflecting a moral stance on charitable acts.
Fort George Meade March 8. An open letter from the Post recounts a humorous incident involving WAAC members and garters. A soldier alleges missing garters found in his pocket after a dance, with WAACs explaining the bits slipped during coat room efforts.
A short moral note by N A Lufburrow urges doing useful deeds and meaningful words. It contrasts wasted talk with actions that matter and offers a call to seek worthy purposes through daily effort.
Officials of the Polish Government in Exile allege that about 250 Poles die daily at the Oswiecim camp due to executions, hunger, and epidemics. They report ongoing prisoner influx and say 60 miners from Upper Silesia were executed in ten batches between January 10 and 17.
Theseus slayed the Minotaur in a labyrinth and used a thread to escape. The piece argues the gospel serves as the Christian thread guiding through life’s maze. It warns against relying on ethics or humanism alone and frames the gospel as hope through temptation and loss toward peace.
New Cumberland Pa March 8 The assignment of Second Lieut Paul R Whipp as administration officer of the newly opened Venereal Facility will rehabilitate men rejected from the Army because of venereal disease Lieut Col William A Fulmer commanding officer of the New Cumberland reception tests announces the clinic will deal pri...
The town of Crotone in southern Italy traces back to the ancient Greek colony Crotona where Pythagoras settled and founded his school in the sixth century B C. The Q A section covers topics from war production to definitions of aliens and historic motor cars.
The article highlights new inducted soldiers focusing on Lieut. Whipp once employed by a Frederick Maryland transportation company. He is a Hagerstown native and the son of the late David C. Whipp.
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