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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1944
Page
4
The newspaper page from Frederick Maryland dated Saturday March 18 1944 includes the standard editorial disclaimer about letters and opinions and a notice of second class matter with implied publication context. The copy confirms attribution rules and editor contact guidance for corrections.
The Irish prime minister denies state negligence while admitting German radio and parachutists active on the Dublin frontier. The piece warns of German espionage, Allied unease, and Ireland’s perilous neutrality as American troops linger in Northern Ireland and Britain rushes to gauge potential war with Germany and Japan.
Today in Washington the loss of 23 transport planes and 410 American soldiers last July over Sicily raises questions about why the news was suppressed and whether unified command actually functioned. The piece argues for transparency, accountability, and a single defense organization with coordinated air, land, and sea forces.
A cordial greeting to our baseball guests and wishes for a successful season. May they enjoy their training period here and have good luck in upcoming games.
A fragment notes Patricia Winters age 17 and her companion at a drinking party. The text also states Calla begonia cuttings root more easily when taken from the plant base.
Frederick welcomes Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics as they begin spring training in the city. A dinner hosted by three service clubs honors the dean of baseball and his associates, highlighting Frederick’s role as a training site and the town’s support for wartime morale and youth development through baseball.
Mr Boone replies to Mrs Brunner defending dipnetters, arguing limits are needed to protect wildlife. He cites buffalo and passenger pigeons as vanished warnings, asks readers to consider conservation, and urges owners and tenants to avoid promoting dip netting while still valuing a “mess of fish” for eating.
In Grand Rapids Midh on March 17 a jury of nine men and three women acquitted 16 year old David Filgas of a murder charge in the torch death last December.
Palm Sunday observed in Frederick and county churches with pleasant spring weather and strong attendance Plans discuss holding a state militia encampment in Frederick with a City Hotel meeting to chart details Major Coxey’s army is jokingly urged to help roadwork by removing tubblestones Pawner Bill arrives in Frederick, then departs Wild West Show sails for Antwerp in April with about 100 Indians joining in Philadelphia Change in the Pennsylvania Railroad schedule ends Bathmore to Frederick service in future
Twenty years ago a meager crowd gathered at the City Opera House to view The Climax featuring Guy Bates Post, praised as one of America’s leading actors. Philip D. Kessler of Adamstown died at 52 from pneumonia this morning. Spring notes urge opening fire plugs to flush winter dirty water. West Virginia and Maryland plan to condemn and buy the Harpers Ferry bridge, asking $139,000, deemed far too high by officials.
The Friday shower gave way to optimism as Connie Mack quoted for sun and a hoped-for warm spell. War updates bring casualties and heroism, with Local leaders praising AWVS President Mrs. McLean. Induction quotas, Red Cross efforts, Camp Detrick signals, and community notices fill the page alongside memorials and local civic updates.
Peter Edson argues the United States is increasingly guiding global affairs from Ireland to the Pacific, guiding Palestine policy, Arabia pipelines, and liberation efforts across Asia and Europe. He warns citizens to decide how deeply America should lead or retreat as the war reshapes the world order.
A fragmentary reflection questions Frederick and Mr Mack as the Athletics and Yankees are linked to Toronto. It hints at spring warmth after a harsh winter. The speaker urges living in the moment, recalling bees and Pandora before noting that after stings came hope.
A dated roundup lists 1782 John C. Calhoun and other figures born in 18th and 19th centuries, plus 1780s to 1940s events such as Continental Congress debt redemption, pension acts, bank reopenings, and Eisenhower reshuffle. Includes Today’s Birthdays Edward Horton and others, and a cautious Horoscope urging careful associations.
A brief note cites Acts 8 22 urging repentance and prayer to forgive wicked thoughts. It adds the saying the dream is short while repentance lasts and credits Schiller as a related adage.
Odds and ends recount a 1909 beverage bill from Frederick resident James E. Solt detailing a five dollar purchase of assorted spirits from Golden Gate Company and Baltimore distributors on October 5 1909. A trio of brief, humorous items touches hamburger misreadings and navy induction protests amid era references.
Remainder of the stay in Baltimore shows the same man telling different tales to relatives on return. One account says he asked for the toughest outfit, while a Navy Chief Petty Officer jokes about choosing him. The anecdote centers on the man entering the Navy.
JW H Twitty of Dickerson refutes a previous Post filler asserting corn is not mentioned in the Bible. He cites Genesis Chapter 43 Verse 2 noting that the text references eating corn brought from Egypt and the family sending for more food.
Writings reflect on human woe and mind’s doubt, noting daily news and conflict as mental exercise. The passage urges goodwill and emotional understanding to ease ancient woes.
The piece advises consulting the fiancé before public engagement announcements. It emphasizes discussing whether a newspaper notice is appropriate with the fiancé, rather than letting a parent make the announcement.
A Babson Newspaper Syndicated piece argues true success rests on lasting standards. It cites Matthew Arnold about a humble preacher who found cheer in Christ the living bread. Inner resourcefulness, not fortune, dictates outcomes. faithful, steady attitudes overcome life’s shifts.
Westminster March 11 The Historical Society of Carroll County receives a picture showing H Peyton Gorsuch impersonating Charles Carroll of Carrollton signing the Declaration of Independence. Taken in June 1937 during Carroll County’s 100th anniversary celebration the photo will hang in the society house. Col T K Harrison also presents a spinning wheel.
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