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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1943
Page
4
Office records show the Frederick Md paper dated Tuesday May 4 1943 notes standard newsroom disclaimer about errors and reputations of persons or companies appearing in columns. It states entered as second class matter and signals editorial caution and publication practices.
The piece surveys optimistic predictions that postwar shortages will boost plastics demand. It notes critics and insiders expect durable goods gaps to drive consumer enthusiasm for novelties such as bone corrosive screens, wipeable cloths, easy cleaning upholstery, water pipes with no fittings, ultra light standard tubs, soybean blankets, and glass stoves as households watch food progress in the oven.
Report states Rommel faces a last stand at Bizerte as Tunis falls under pressure from multiple roads and long-range bombardment. Bizerte’s defense is hampered by provisioning needs for troops and 200000 civilians, while Allied air power prepares to strike the city with concentrated anti-aircraft assets ready.
The piece argues Germany may soon use poison gas, citing defense education, gas mask production, and the Axis pattern of war crimes. It warns Hitler will act only if gas use brings advantage, while Britain and Russia vow retaliation to deter such a crime.
Profile of Billy Delaplaine a Naval aviator from Frederick who loved flight from boyhood and rose through training to serve in the Navy. It notes his early ambition, training in Pensacola and at college, wartime service, promotion to regular Navy, and his devotion to aviation and faith, ending with reflections on his life and joy in flying.
The United States Army wins a major Tunisian campaign breakthrough at Mateur. The Second Army Corps wears down Axis units, halts counterattacks, and nears Tunis, Bizerte, and Tunis plain, signaling the campaign's final phase with ongoing hard fighting ahead.
Fifty years ago the Vine News reports on a M C A Literary Society meeting in which the debate on whether the largest city should be its state capital favored the negative. Rocky Springs Orchestra shows strong form with a solid lineup. A burglary at John Moainhert’s carriage house yielded stolen harness and gear later recovered. no arrest. Frederick county postmasters named include Michael Mon es Sommers Brandenburg Harmony Waltman Ridgeville Day.
Collected notes from The News dated May 4, 1823 recount local happenings. A motorist hit a lightning pole disabling Court House Park lighting. repairs followed. A Loyalty Day Parade and evening events included parade, films at the Opera House. August Meier, a baker who immigrated in 1791, died at his home. A major Frederick County land sale of 7,175 acres from Carroll Manor sold for 74,000 dollars to doin Wier of Buckeystown.
Washington debate centers on John L. Lewis outmaneuvering the administration over coal wages and policy. The miners’ leader uses a looming strike threat to press for higher pay while the government weighs the War Labor Board role and a potential wage settlement. Lewis argues for a new employer arrangement and possible retroactive pay, signaling a likely wage deal after a planned fifteen day work return. Public talk foresees a wage increase and a shift in labor relations with UMWA and operators negotiating under government supervision.
Chronology of notable births and events from 1796 to present with mentions of Horace Mann John Latrobe Edwin De Leon Gordon McKay Walt Mason and others. Highlights include the Ancient Order of Hibernians 1838 the New York City Woman's Hospital 1835 and various 19th and 20th century milestones. Also today's horoscope notes empathetic, peace-seeking natives with hopeful outlooks.
A fragmentary historical item presents a Bible verse Exodus 20 7. and a line from Beaumont and Fletcher noting vows. The text reflects religious and literary references typical of period newspapers.
Washington May 4 inflation winds rise as prices and wages climb. House consideration of tax forgiveness risks fueling inflation. experts urge higher taxes and pay as you go withholding rather than forgive taxes. The piece critiques the Ruml plan and urges timely action before July 1 to avoid inflationary pressure.
The piece reflects on the arrival of May in a wartime year, noting pleasant weather yet unsettled mood. It speaks of enduring troubles while urging prudent, steady effort to find small joys and work toward a better May in nineteen hundred forty four.
The report records 0.01 inch of precipitation in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. today and May to date total of 0.05 inch. May normal is 3.44 inches and actual May 1942 is 4.72 inches. Yesterday high 74, low last night 46. Moon and sun times listed for today and tomorrow.
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