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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1942
Page
4
A damaged fragment from The News in Frederick Maryland shows standard masthead details including address, subscription rates, and policy about author real names for letters. It mentions carrier and mail rates and the newspaper’s association affiliations.
An editorial argues peace rumors undermine morale during World War II and urges continued resolve. It notes public belief in victory as a path to peace, calls for leadership to curb rumor spread, and praises the United Nations’ strengthening position as Axis powers weaken daily.
The United Nations quickly occupy Madagascar to block Japanese use and deter Pierre Laval’s Vichy regime. Britain acts in concert, signaling decisive Allied resolve and warning Laval that Allies will not tolerate pro Axis moves. The move underscores US support and the aim of preventing a Vichy base from aiding Japan.
A dated quotation juxtaposes a Bible verse from Deuteronomy about revealed truths with Juvenal asserting virtue as the sole path to a tranquil life. The note labels point to an archive tag “AT Yee OHRCHIVE,” suggesting a cataloging reference. The fragmentary text blends scripture, a classical maxim, and archival shorthand.
The piece notes five months of U S Navy preparation after Pearl Harbor, detailing base shifts to Australia New Zealand Wake Island Guam and New Caledonia, and describes deliberate Allied strategy to force Japanese ships back toward the north as the war expands toward the Solomon Islands and beyond with the fleet ready for combat in May 1942.
Fifty years ago this column notes a horse attached to Mr. Hamilton Geisbert’s wagon frightened by streetcars on East Street and ran off, breaking the wagon. horse and driver escaped unharmed. Other notes mention fountain water sprites being bronzeed, Myersville turnpike hopes, and a massive dynamite blast at Lime Kiln Company works throwing 2,000 perches of stone.
Twenty years ago local items note E Austin James named secretary of Frederick Chamber of Commerce replacing Charles S Greag. A fashionable assembly at St Paul’s Be anored Hacers town. Miss Virginia Cartwright Lane wed with Lane and Preston as prominent families present. The annual mosquito crusade will start, with Mayor Gilmer Schley setting two clean-up days for rubbish removal. 639 voters qualified on day two of city-wide municipal registration. 1034 registered so far. Two more dates planned.
George Tucker tours Tommy Dorsey’s Paramount dressing room on the last Broadway night of a four week run. He catalogs a chaotic, vivid setup: 13 pairs of grey trousers, a sea of neckties, a long makeup table, coffee pots, ash trays, cards, and a cheerful Dorsey amid the clutter. He notes the band’s love of work for the Army relief and Dorsey’s plans after Broadway.
The article reports Allied wartime interpretations of the Coral Sea action with claims of Japanese carrier losses or damages, notes about U S carrier construction at Newport News, and discussions of bomber raids and potential launch sources from Free China. It weighs strategic implications for Pacific naval power, while contemplating the uncertain origins of the raiders and their impact on future battles.
Earl L Douglass argues that God does not grant riches or power on demand but supplies needs aligned with our spiritual growth. Prayer sharpens desire for spiritual gifts and prepares us to receive God’s best. God is eager to give when we meet His conditions. Copyright Babsen Newspaper Sind.
A lesson note urges daily focus on a single word. Today's entry defines insuperable as unable to be overcome. It warns that pride is a vice hindering inward improvement and encourages improving air vocabulary through steady, deliberate practice.
Washington discusses radical shifts in the petroleum industry to meet wartime needs. Ickes notes a national plan to reallocate refinery output toward 100 octane aviation fuel, heating oils, and synthetic rubber precursors like butadiene and styrene. Proposals include using existing refinery capacity more intensively, temporary high-temperature cracking, and linking pipelines to streamline eastern deliveries.
In a critical wartime reflection the writer notes Hitler’s past fiery rhetoric now seeming weaker and less assured. The piece laments his endurance fading and wishes for his days to end sooner, urging peace over his brand of tyranny.
Corporal Willie Wolf and Private Earl Warrenfeltz spent days at home before transfers. Gaither Lewis returned from Camp Wheeler to greet a newborn son Rosene Lewis settled in Myersville. Warrenfelte runs a saw mill amid rising lumber demand. Jon Green moved into Lawson Dagenheart’s former home as Dagenheart moved to Ernest Steinemyer’s residence. Rev S G Sheriff began Wednesday church prayer meetings. Roy Frook and wife from York PA visited. C E Easterday came from Walkersville for a local call-in. Margaret Floux returned to Hagerstown after a week at home.
Precipitation for 24 hours ending at 3 am today shows none. May to date records 0.45 inches. May 1941 totals list 2.14 inches with a 70 inch deficiency. Yesterday high 64, low 34. Temperatures compare to last year show 69 and -40 respectively. Sun set and moon times noted for the following day.
Mrs Helen Walker daughter of former US Commissioner of Education Dr Philander P Claxton is appointed by Gov O Conor to the Montgomery County Board of Education for six years succeeding Mrs Julius Hall. She will attend her first meeting Thursday. Walker wife of Curtis Walker a Chevy Chase broker and former Chevy Chase Elementary PTA president also serves on the school board at Leland Junior High PTA president and has lived in Montgomery County 20 years. Educated at UNC and George Washington University.
It is proposed that stars gather hydrogen and its compounds from interstellar space and release immense energy when hydrogen fuses into helium.
A compact list of historical anniversaries and birthdays names Josephus N Larned Theodore D Walson Charles E Otis Charles C Munn Charles W Fairbanks Ottmar Mergenthaler Henry C Wallace with brief notes on their roles and life dates. Also notes 1792 1818 1826 1827 milestones and Today s Horoscope with cautious guidance.
When moving to a new city, respond to a hostess from local firms with gracious welcome, return calls promptly, and thank gifts from merchants. Do not pressure hosts for info about churches or stores if you are unsettled, and avoid inviting a hostess while cluttered. If you doubt permanence, back off inquiries and answer with tact.
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