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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1944
Page
4
Federal authorities and the states of Utah Idaho and Arizona bring about 50 defendants to trial on polygamy charges. The government leans on the Mann Act while states use their own anti polygamy statutes. Women defend shared marriages on religious and domestic grounds amid a history of polygamy in Mormon and Native communities.
A discussion argues for lowering voting age to 18 to reflect who can fight for the country and contribute to governance. It notes gratitude toward youthful soldiers and war-era cooperation by young women, but questions teens’ desire to vote and contrasts military qualifications with voting readiness, suggesting postwar work concerns may guide their views.
A new law requires three cents postage on all first class domestic mail including local letters starting March 26. The piece explains the need for revenue to fund wartime supplies and services and argues for accepting the stamp change without complaint.
Fragmented report notes Finland's recent hopes tied to postwar debt relief and fear of a wider German advance. It suggests Russians would need to push Germans back, but distrust and danger persist as the situation unfolds, with unclear outcomes for Finland's defense and independence.
Today in Washington a March Prime Minister Churchill speech highlights Mountbatten’s Pacific challenges and the Burma road, noting American support for naval action in the Bay of Bengal. The piece discusses hopes for a shorter “interval” before victory, the need for stronger China-focused drives, and cautions on amphibious planning amid Russian views on river crossing and invasion timing.
A brief fragment quotes N A Lufburrow on the deep blue sea and a somber, moral reflection. The verse speaks of undeserved sorrow, uncertain paths, and distance, urging restraint and measured sentiment rather than smugness or pride.
Fifty years ago in Frederick on March 27 1894 activities included McKaig’s endorsement for postmaster and Blackston's bid. Easter services drew crowds while cold winds and possible frosts threatened fruit buds. a Brunswick theater charity showed Handy Andy with C P Smith and Capt Q S Beckley headlining. Frederick City Social Club hosted its first grand masque dance at Junior Hall led by Charles Wineberg and Rachel Schoul with planning by William Mattoon and others.
Twenty Years Ago Of The News notes a robbery suspect Claude Counter, 30, linked to a Young Men Shop theft and found with an overcoat. John Edward Phleeger, former Olphans Court associate judge, died at 76. he once ran a Wolfsville shop and later farmed on West Patrick Street. Tax sales shifted. about 80 parcels advertised, 28 remain after settlements. County Commissioners begin inspection of former toll roads to assess repairs and improvements.
Historic anniversaries list notable births and events from 1724 to 1939 with names such as Jane Colden Virginia Minor Genevieve Ward Elijah McCoy Adolphus Greely and Gloria Swanson plus milestones like the 1943 Navy base raid and 1934 Vinson Bill. Includes a brief daily horoscope and birthdays of Ferde Grofe and others.
ELTINC reports Churchill revealed a potent British battle fleet in Indian waters ready to move west if Japanese forces retreat. The claim ties to Roosevelt Quebec conference plans, Burma operations, and possible Dutch reentry into territories now held by Japan as British naval strength grows in the Indian Ocean.
An essay on the gap between professed faith and practiced religion. A doctor son is urged to rely on medical remedies while the mother distrusts them for herself, illustrating how people defend faith as theory but dodge applying it in trouble. Tolstoi quote about nobles highlights reluctance to help the needy.
A host serves wine at dinner and guests should compliment the drink without naming or questioning the brand. Use a general compliment like this is very good wine and avoid asking what brand or how much was paid. The advice teaches subtle social tact in evaluating the wine.
The report records 24 hour precipitation as none and March to date at 27 inches with historical and normal figures for March. It notes yesterday’s high of 64 and last night’s low of 4, with prior year comparisons. A brief note claims potatoes have been grown in Cuba this year though sowing is not considered suitable.
Washington contends expanding the good neighbor act beyond Latin America will foster global security. Hearings loom as critics warn of an international WPA while highlighting requests from Afghanistan to Turkey for engineers and technicians.
A Dorothy Dix column warns teen age girls about war hysteria and the dangers of relationships with soldiers and sailors. A reader asks about marriage for money and Dorothy Dix advises protecting finances and cautioning husbands in Army life. It also cautions mothers to supervise daughters and ends with a cautionary poem about relationships.
William L. Worden describes the Coast Guard ship off Kwajalein sharing duties with Army Navy amphibious forces. He notes the unit’s tough identity, lack of a medical branch, and Navy style promotions while preserving Coast Guard distinct status. The piece highlights academy admissions as competitive, and quotes Commander Morrison on being called hooligans yet preferring not to be labeled Navy.
A short note defining controvert as to dispute or oppose by reasoning. It includes example usage I shall not attempt to controvert your theory and contrasts common misuses for other vocabulary items and pronunciation tips.
A compact note presents a biblical proverb verse about righteousness exalting a nation and a quote attributed to David Crockett urging to trust one’s correctness before action. The two lines echo moral exhortations from historical sources.
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