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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1943
Page
4
A clipped local notice brief appears from the Frederick Md area. It references Associated Press news usage rules and editorial policies. The piece notes readers may request corrections by contacting the editor and requires real-name attribution for letters.
The piece defines absenteeism as workers taking time off for leisure, cites 3 to 10 percent production losses, and notes that shifts, recreation access, and household duties contribute. It argues decline stems from dissipation and laziness, urging workers to stay loyal and keep battle lines strong.
The piece lauds Captain Eddie Rickenbacker as a quintessential American, noting his rise from mechanic to ace in World War I and his leadership in air transport during peace. It emphasizes his alignment with the public’s views on civilian war effort participation and condemns strike agitators while praising his influence on industry workers and the armed forces. The writer argues his voice reflects the people and should be welcomed by all Americans.
The will of Charles E Crawford of Gaithersburg now probated assigns the entire estate to his widow Mrs. Serie C Crawford, executrix. The instrument was executed February 12, 1943, with probate at Rockville. The estate value is not indicated.
Annual reports reveal firm profits fall despite higher sales as renegotiation of war contracts looms. Douglas Aircraft and Chrysler faced postwar tax hits and uncertain final figures while labor received major disbursements.
March 19 admission list includes nineteen dentists, among them Richard Mehring of Taneytown and Dr. T. L. McCarrier, secretary of the Maryland State Board of Medical.
Historic snippet reports a past price for ham at up to 20 cents per pound and notes scarcity. It also mentions a last night brush fire behind Mr Howard Young on East Second Street and lists local civic notes including a liquor license debate and a water works convention with a ticket slate. Examinations for civil service letter carriers were held at the Court House.
The March 20 1923 note cites rent hikes starting April 1 with increases as high as 3 dollars monthly. Maryland and other states rush volunteer fire companies to respond. The State Roads Commission seeks bids for a new link in the Washington highway project between Montgomery and adjacent segments. John C. Lama, 63, Adamstown merchant and Central Trust Company vice president, died of a heart attack while walking on Woel Patrice Street.
A reader guide discusses monogram placement for Mary Alice Smith and John Henry Brown, appropriate gifts for brides marrying service members, wartime congratulatory notes, and etiquette for brides who work. It offers sample answers: monograms MSB and TM, gifts suitable for movers, giving gifts, and writing best wishes to distant couples.
Annapolis March 19 State Parole director Herman Moser said he sent to Governor O Conor recommendations for sentence commutation and parole. The cases include Foster of Lucketts Virginia who was sentenced to nine months for assaults and Herbert Brown of Clarksburg for three years for assault. Naval Cadet Cliff Watkins of New Market has been called to active duty and is in basic training at the University of Virginia after nine years with Glenn L Martins.
A lively column reflects on the delayed March wind and early spring signs while detailing wartime concerns and local events. It notes illness and civic activities, victories gardens, WAAC efforts, and social gatherings as March wanes and Lent continues.
The text notes that Germany is not yet defeated and war continues. It reflects on Allied hopes for rapid victory, acknowledges German advances, and discusses the uncertainty of how the conflict will unfold with new threats and a resilient foe. The piece conveys cautious, reflective wartime sentiment.
Vice President Henry A. Wallace's Costa Rica trip highlights a decade of pursuing complementary agriculture in the Americas. The plan pairs Latin American crops with North American needs to boost trade, reduce competition, and expand markets. Wallace, who first proposed the idea in 1940, will witness its fruition at the Inter American Institute of Agricultural Sciences in Turrialba during the Costa Rica inauguration.
Today in history lists notable events and birthdays from 1804 to 1969 including Neu Dow born in Portland in 1804 died 1897, Gen Washington's systems, Uncle Tom's Cabin serial to book form, AC demonstration by Westinghouse, and 1922 US withdrawal from Germany. Birthdays include Wilfred Fink Eliis Arnall Pawl Epstein Lauritz Melchior and others with ages. Horoscope notes suggest low initiative but improve through communication.
A compact devotional note argues the New Testament shows Jesus urging readers to choose salvation and avert spiritual instability. It emphasizes personal responsibility in seeking faith through Jesus and daily obedience.
A minister urges steadfast faith as essential to healing and miracles today. He argues that if we believe with God all things are possible we can rebuild a just world on new foundations, challenging unbelief and recalling救 those rescued at sea.
The Treasury says it costs 3 cents to make a bond including stubs and 7 cents per thousand for War Saving Stamps. Overseas pay increases for enlisted personnel and officers are outlined, with details on percentages for base pay. Questions cover homeward overseas pay, window valances, and a poker hand decision.
Odds And Ends notes a Kodiak Alaska store sending a greeting to Sears in town. The sign writer caller identified himself only as a former employee, Wallace Grimes, who left the local store to enter the armed forces last fall. Mr Stine and staff recognized him instantly.
The piece reflects Luke 4 33a7 on how Jesus fame spread and echoed through time as an influence of peace blessing and healing It urges readers to live in harmony with Christ spirit and to respond with love and goodness through prayer Amen.
The note defines halcyon as calm peaceful happy with pronunciation hal si on and stresses using one new word daily to grow vocabulary. It quotes De Quincey and contrasts misused lesson examples like morrow and chute with correct forms clapboard and shoot.
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