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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1944

Page

4

Potatoes Surplus Prompts Disposal Debates

Gardeners and traders confront a 184000.0005 bushel carryover as new potatoes hit markets within a month. Last year the US produced a record 480000900 bushels, triggering plans to dehydrate, convert to alcohol, or divert to cattle feed, amid fears of dumping and CCC costs. Waste looms as a consequence of overproduction.

Commodity Credit Corporation

World Peace Problem and the postwar balance

The article argues world peace hinges on international oversight after war. It warns Germany and Japan will misinterpret American restraint as laxity. Secretary Hull advocates an international agency with power to enforce peace and monitor aggressor nations until conquest aims are abandoned.

Germany Japan United States Hull

Advised To Quit Berlin Leaves Germans to Seek Peace

Bombers over Berlin drop leaflets urging German people to repudiate Nazi leaders and resist participation in war. The message claims German obedience and fear of protest, noting could pressure the government if workers halt production to push for peace.

United States Berlin

Strength For Today By Earl L Douglass D D

A reader letter from a soldier describes the war’s toll and the need for prayer while praising American airmen who face dangerous missions. The writer notes the grim reality of air combat and the heavy sacrifices soldiers endure worldwide.

Earl L. Douglass D. D

China's Hunger Our Solution Reflections on Dykstra seed aid

The 1942 voyage of Dr Theodore Dykstra carrying 155 pounds of potatoes and 20 pounds of corn to China sparked a vast U S effort to aid China under the good neighbor policy. Grants funded seed deliveries and technical experts to boost China's food supply and modernize agriculture while fostering U S China ties.

Jeteredson Washington Theodore P. Dykstra Washington Dr. Dykstra China South Africa Dr.Dykstra Africa Middle East India Chungking United States Middlewest Dykstra U. S. Department of Agriculture Beltsville Pearl Harbor U. S Chinas Central Asia

FBI conference set in Hagerstown for law enforcement

J W Vincent announced an FBI law enforcement conference will be held in Hagerstown on Wednesday April 5 at 7 pm. Officials from Frederick and Washington counties are expected to attend to discuss federal and local cooperation in crime prevention and investigation.

J. W. Vincent Baltimore Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Hagerstown Frederick County Washington County

Fifty Years Ago Local Items From the Columna

A Baltimore train was nearly two hours late after a freight car jumped the track between Mt Airy and Ijamsville. Maryland School for the Deaf pupils enjoyed a sleight of hand show by Prof George H Pray. A Senate bill to fund the Home for the Aged was trimmed from 10000 to 3000 dollars. Dr John Zimmerman, returning from the Worlds Fair, admires Gay McKinley as a future president. A colored prisoner at the jail was married before a large crowd, followed by a dance and promenade in the jail’s upper yard.

Baltimore Mt. Airy Ijamsville Maryland School For the Deaf Charles W. Ely George H. Pray Senate Home For Newman John “Zimmerman C.ty Frederick Tifin. O Gay McKinley Zimmerman Vaard

Twenty Years Ago Local Mems From The News Columns

March 29 1974 floods hit Cumberland county wide areas Fotomac rising Monocacy out of bank Brunswick to begin village mail delivery July 1 two reg ular carsers named for Middletown posts Burgess race fields five council candidates Helena Stauffer calls Republican women meeting April 2 at M C A W Bladen Lowndes to speak

The Cumberland Brunswick Middletown Corporation Burgess Comny Geo. L. Doub John J. Wise Helena Stauffer Republican County Central Committee State Republican Committee W. Bladen Lowndes

Office parties harm morals and strain families

Dorothy Dix warns office celebrations have swollen into costly, late night affairs at hotels and clubs. Employees face heavy costs, wife exclusions, and pressure to attend, while morale and home life suffer as drinks, dancing, and late hours erase boundaries.

Dorothy Dix

Russians Seize Nikolaev as Axis Escape Routes Shrink

Soviet forces capture Nikolaev on the Bug estuary cutting off eastern routes for German units east of the Dniester. The fall threatens Odessa and signals rapid Red Army pressure along the Black Sea flank, while Allied Italian campaign strains continue to divert German reserves and spotlight weather as a factor in 1944 operations.

Italy Ukraine Nikolaev Bug Odessa Dniester Carpathian Mountains Crimea Lower Black Sea Proskurov Ttnian Balkan Cassino Anzio

Social Etiquette For Courtesy In Host Hospitality

The advice outlines proper conduct when invited to a business acquaintance’s home for dinner. It recommends bringing a gift such as flowers candy a book or a bottle of liquor if appropriate to the host. The guideline stresses offering some form of return for hospitality shown.

Frederick Moose Initiates Class of 23 Candidates

The Frederick chapter Loyal Order of Moose initiated a group of 23 candidates Tuesday night with Governor Leonard P. Allison presiding. Several class members spoke briefly, and an outing was announced for April 25.

Frederick Loyal Offer of Moose Leonard P. Allison Mise Dix

Air power debated as essential support for infantry in Europe

Washington wartime column argues that foot soldiers with rifles and field artillery win wars in Europe, not air power alone. It weighs bombing tonnage versus artillery, cites Somme and Ypres figures, Pantelleria and Tarawa outcomes, and defends balanced use of long-range bombing with ground forces. It notes Churchill’s view and cites Infantry Journal data.

Europe David Lawrence Washington Churchill RAF Infantry Journal War “Department Berlin Somme Ypres Germany Pantelleria Tarawa

Today In History and Birthdays Quick Roundup

Today's historical milestones celebrate John Tyler and others born across years from 1730 to 1869, noting key figures such as Frank Leslie and Elihu Thomson. The list also marks notable events from 1638 to 1943, plus current birthdays for Frances Bolton and others, ending with a brief horoscope remark about unruly days for untrained natures.

John Tyler Virginia Harrison Charles City Richmond Frank Leslie New York England Isabelle Thoburn India St. Clairsville Ohio Elihu Thomson Lynn Mass Ales Hrdlicka Bohemia Washington, D. C Peter Minuit Delaware Wilmington Vera Cruz Knights of Columbus Connecticut United States Panama U. S. Cavalry Villa San Geronimo Foch Ciesen France Paris Corregidor Africa Berlin Frances P. Bolton Cleveland Larz Isabelle Anderson Brookline Washington Boston Howard Lindsay Waterford N. XY Henry D. Collier Standard California San Francisco Justin R. Whiting Commonwealth & Southern St. Clair Mich Warner Baxter Columbus Eugene Savage Yale Coyington Ind

Strong-minded people steer success by intellect

Analysis suggests that success today favors those who master impulse control rather than those driven by instinct. The author emphasizes self discipline and disciplined thinking as keys to achievement and leadership across fields.

Luf's Stuff SOON Big events hoped to break Nazi advance

In a hopeful note, the writer envisions Hitler and his forces being driven off course toward defeat. Massive armies must gather and risk the worst to face the foe, with the timing of victory unknown. Also mentions promised ammonium sulfamate supply for farm and home use this year.

Luf Hitler N. A. Sufburrow

Bravery and guts drive Stilwell's Burma push

Lt General Stilwell stresses wars won by guts speed and surprise not heavy gear. Stories of bravery include three Americans crossing a defended river under fire and Sikh Dara Singh as a crack shot and translator. Chinese troops display notable courage, with many recognizing Stilwell more than Americans.

Thoburn H. Wiant Hal Boyle Burma Joseph W. Stilwell Stilwell William Griffin Ocean City Martin Rushing Bruceton Tenn Pvt Frank Brosch Chicago Griffin Rushing Brosch Taiping Singapore Singh India

Deviate Word Study From a Daily Lesson

A compact note highlights language tips on usage pronunciation and spelling. It lists misused phrases and common mistakes while promoting a daily vocabulary practice and defining the word deviate as turn aside with an illustrative quote.

Bible Thoughts and Quotations in a 19th Century Page

A compact collection presents a Bible verse from Ezekiel 18 4 and a Ma dame de Stael reflection On the nature of the soul as both divine claim and a fiery presence that informs the senses

Ezekiel

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