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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1943
Page
4
A notice indicates the publication is entered at the Freder ick Maryland post office as second class matter, reflecting its mailing status. The text notes the newspaper’s designation and serial handling for postal processing.
The Institute of London Underwriters reports world wide reductions in war risk for cargoes though the submarine threat remains high. Rates fall 20 percent for Panama Canal and Pacific routes to India, signaling improved outlook but not dissipation of U boots. Japanese submarine activity is minimal, allowing Allied focus on Nazi subs.
The story claimed the king took a two hour wartime shift in a factory making RAF gun parts and later supervised camouflage netting with the queen and Princess Elizabeth. Buckingham Palace denied the tale calling it a bright idea by someone and noting the king has limited time for such duties.
A reader writes to The News praising John L Lewis and predicting public support to back higher coal prices and stronger labor action. The letter argues Washington will pause and heed the coal miners’ stance and references an eight dollar daily wage as a line in the dispute.
The War Department special service division released a Capra film to educate armed forces about the rise of militarism and the fight against Nazi and fascist regimes. It uses newsreel footage from Europe and prewar sources to illustrate events from Manchuria to Poland and calls for decisive victory to preserve human liberty.
Alvin L Dudley writes amid wartime policy chatter about miners wages and relief costs. He critiques inflation fears, argues for higher coal pay, and cites agriculture’s 25 percent share of voters and income while noting relief plans could cost billions.
A quotation from Jeremiah 7 20 speaks of anger and fury poured out on the land trees and fruit with burning not quenched. The quote notes that patient endurance can turn to fury and adds the author Syrus comment about patience provoked.
A note recalls a June visit by three Wilmington firemen for the Independent Hose Company anniversary. It mentions muddy country roads and worn equipment. Also reported are a burglary at Samuel Gamble's smokehouse in Emmitsburg and an Aldermen Water Works committee meeting about expanding the water supply.
A truck driven by M. E. Staley of Yellow Springs crashed into the rear of the Baltimore and Ohio “school train” as it backed toward the station. no one was hurt. Eggs in local stores priced at 25 cents a dozen with potential drops to five or six cents. Bear charged with reckless driving over posing with a car wheel at the City Opera House but case dismissed as no license for a bear is required by law.
American forces in Tunisia have regained some ground and threat levels rise toward Gabes, as Patton’s tank corps and Montgomery’s army press the Axis from both north and south. Rommel’s forces endure a long supply line while Luftwaffe and Africa Corps fear another El Alamein style action.
A vintage etiquette Q and A fragment asks five questions about taste and manners. It lists answers: No, No, Only those places where there are crumbs, Yes, No, with a prompt for a better solution and actions for a young man to show appreciation to his hostess.
The Union Bridge Fire Company answered a Monday call when a car owned by George Harman caught fire near the Roger Roop farm at Mt. Union. The vehicle was badly damaged in the blaze.
Washington reports Josh Lee ex senator from Oklahoma receives a seat on the Civil Aeronautics Board despite never flying. He attends meetings by ground travel and studies aviation on a ground-school basis as he reins in reforming the board.
A dense listing of birth and death dates for notable figures from 1734 to 1933, including Thomas McKean, Seth Green, Alice French, William Jennings Bryan, and others. Also notes historical events such as Prof Webster’s murder trial opening in Boston in 1830, the 1941 defense mediation board, and daylight saving adoption in New York City in 1918.
A reflection on mental and spiritual tests as life presents ten centers of trial such as temptation despair loneliness pain envy and doubt. The author argues growth comes through opposition and courage, noting serenity comes from facing adversity with faith and resilience.
The Q and A cover using honey by mixing with hot water before adding to drinks and explain terms like renner a calf stomach membrane preparation for cheese making. They also state rental allowances for enlisted NCOs with families, how noncommissioned officers on detached service qualify, the highest poker hand five of a kind, and that War Savings Bonds can be registered in a minor’s name.
Equity suits include M and Kathryn Phillips versus Clarence Phillips for maintenance and alimony. Helen Wolfe versus Alvie Wolfe seeks absolute divorce. Edward Ford and Elizabeth Gormley received divorce actions. Property deeds show transfers in county and city with nominal $10 sums to several spouses and recipients, including Monroe Stull to Earl Burdette and Zelphia Fox to Lowell Long.
Prepared by Gaius Glenn Atkins for the Federal Co of Churches of Christ in America. The message urges steadfast truth and righteousness, asserting human destinies align with divine will and that prayer sustains faith when trials arise. It proclaims that love and truth endure even amid fierce opposition.
The author rejects bragging and conceit and notes a preference for humility over swagger. He argues conceit is no golden trail though a bragger might win a prize, stating personal firmness against vanity.
A deed records a transfer from Les W. E. Ramsburg and wife and Joshua Norman Harper to Henry G. Hadhey as trustee for a trust, with consideration of ten dollars noted in the instrument.
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