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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1943
Page
4
Frederick md Wednesday March 31 1943 issue notes subscription rates and circulation policy. The paper credits Associated Press for news dispatches and invites reader correspondence under real name. It emphasizes correction policy and toll of second class matter entry.
Military observers in North Africa say Rommel may attempt to slip from Dunkirk fears but lacks ships. Allies push through a 90 mile strait toward Sicily and Tunisia, aiming to trap Rommel's forces at Gabes or Bizerte while air power and ground offensives tighten the squeeze. Montgomery cuts Mareth Line from the north as Americans press to the coast near Sfax. Rommel hopes to form a rear guard and retreat with chosen troops toward Brizerte, but the attack line envisions a decisive encirclement with heavy air and ground pressure.
The north front grows imminent as Sweden shifts toward the Allies. Holland and Norway watch skies for liberating planes while Britain rehearses amphibious and airborne assaults. Allied strength enshrouds possible landings from Narvik to the Bay of Biscay with feints anticipated. The plan envisions a major pin point advance in the northwest and a Russian army in the northeast as Tunisia battles continue.
A letter to The News praises Frederick for city courtesies shown to a visiting Indiana Naval Training School committee group. The writer commends the town, its historical sites, and the help from AWVS Red Cross and local organizations during their stay.
Washington discusses the roll call in the House on plans to implement pay as you go taxes. The Ruml plan shows strength, while critics accuse it of enabling double taxation in 1943. The Ways and Means committee will reconsider and seek a satisfactory measure amid partisan debate.
A wartime letter from L R Rhame USNR dated March 30 1943 visits Frederick Maryland celebrating Civilian Defense sites gratitude for local parks churches schools and colleges and the Service Canteen. The piece commends hospitality and entertainment for service members and looks forward to future visits.
New titles listed for the Arts Library include William Oliver Stevens’s New England neighbor studies and legends, Vincent Sheean’s Between the Thunder and the Sun about Europe 1938 to Pearl Harbor, Howard Tolley’s Farmer Citizen at War on economics, Lin Yu-vang’s Wisdom of China and India, Thomas Albert Stafford’s Christian Symbolism in Evangelical Churches, Roger Hazelton’s Root and Flower of Prayer, and Dorothy Mackay Quynn and William R. Quinn’s Barbara Frietschie, a Whittier hero. The Quynns note the book’s Maryland Historical Society origin and gift to the library.
A wedding planned for last night in the city failed when the groom did not appear. A note explained he was summoned to the bedside of a dying relative. The piece also notes a heated Middletown corporation election on Easter Monday over Willer works, and local musings on street smoothness and Easter bonnet fashions.
A compact reflection citing Psalms 10 4 about the wicked not seeking God and believing pride stems from lack of sense or thought. It notes Wentworth Dillon’s view that pride is the most dangerous fault for all others.
Reported robberies at Quterbridge Hersey distillery occurred between 3 and 4 am with six cases of whiskey stolen. Sheriff Jones chased in pursuit as water froze near Jefferson. orderly details mix with local officials and residents.
The Washington talks on war plans extend the Casablanca aims beyond Europe, signaling a bolder Pacific strategy. Roosevelt and Churchill pledge decisive action against Japan as MacArthur Nimitz and Halsey bring field views, while Japan faces a growing shipping shortage and overextended perimeter.
This fragment offers guidance on proper usage and pronunciation of common words. It explains better versus somewhat, corrects rig-ma-tol to rig-ma-tol, and notes spelling quirks of benefited and benefiting. It defines impediment, encumbrance, hindrance, barrier, and promotes vocabulary growth with a daily word practice.
George Cockerly 72 year old city painter was slightly hurt Tuesday afternoon when Austin H. McDevitt Frederick Route 3 bumped into him while he painted the curb in front of the Post Office on East Patrick Street. Police reported only injury to the left foot with no bones broken and said McDevitt failed to see the seated painter. No charges were filed.
The report notes 24 hour precipitation zero. March to date totals 19 inches with deficits in early March 1943 at 2.03 inches and normal March precipitation at 1.48 inches. Yesterday high reached 77, a year ago 45. Moon and sun times provided for tomorrow.
Washington reports John L. Lewis appears to hold the advantage as the United Mine Workers seek a two year wage raise of two dollars daily. Government moves on six day work weeks and price boosts aid Lewis, while a court ruling may require longer pay for miners. Continued talks extend past April 1, with retroactive potential and a Senate hearing offering a public platform.
A compact snapshot lists historical events and birthdays. Notable items include 1624 William Morris Hunt born, 1833 Mary A. Dodge born, 1836 Dickens Pickwick Papers debut, 1854 Perry Japan treaty, 1942 front lines in WWII. Birthdates include John J. McCloy, Francis Maloney, John Shaffoty, James M. Cox, Vardis Fisher, and Leon Green. Horoscope notes suggest high achievement today.
Washington March 30 Rear Admiral Emory 8 Land was confirmed by the Senate for a new six year term as chairman of the Maritime Commission despite charges by Senator Aiken that the commission had mismanagement and collusion.
A compact devotional note argues that God’s providence is personal and promises apply to individuals. It urges readers to substitute their name for whosoever in Bible promises and connects faith to suffering, resurrection, and spiritual triumph. Also a brief item notes seasickness is unknown to deaf people due to inner ear injury.
The passage reflects on missionary zeal and the power of spoken word in early Christianity, praising the martyrs and saints who paved a recognized path for faith. It notes clerk filings: Cora HK Repp widow sold 133 acres in Johnsville to Roger S Williams for 9000 dollars. George H Smith sold 61 perches in Walkersville to Ellis O Ramsburg for 5250 dollars.
The piece notes oldest track records by Crossland of Great Britain with 20 miles in 1 51 54 on Sept 22 1894 and American marks by J B Clark 20 miles in 3 08 10 and 25 miles in 4 03 35 on Dec 5 1879. It covers WWI surrenders Bulgaria Sept 29 1914 Turkey Oct 30 Austria Nov 4 and Germany Nov 11. It asks Lake Michigan as largest US freshwater body and Sweden as neutral nation following US in China. It mentions WAAC third officer rank equivalent to lieutenant in the Army.
A reflective note on world unrest and personal nerves as global events drive people to endure and work through tension. The author contrasts past calm with current aims to restore peace and stability.
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