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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
4
A Fredericksburg Maryland newspaper announces its policy on letters and opinions. It states editors will correct errors brought to their attention and notes the paper is entered as second class mail.
The Senate Finance Committee backs the Ruml skip-a-year tax plan by thirteen to six, rejecting the House tax abatement for the lowest brackets and endorsing a pay as you go approach. The move signals mounting support for Ruml proposals and a push to adopt current tax collection with Senate action and House conference ahead.
The piece argues that Axis power in Africa is collapsing faster than feared and that victory should not bring complacency. It notes ongoing hard fighting, sacrifices at home, and predicts a sooner final surrender if Allied forces press the attack, highlighting Allied air power, tanks, and overall strength.
Fragmentary devotional verse citing Genesis 1 16 and Watts praising the sun and moon. The lines invoke creation and celestial order as guidance for the cycles of years in a period style religious lyric.
The report notes 3.44 inches normal May precipitation, actual May 1942 precipitation 4.72 inches. Yesterday’s high and low temperatures not provided clearly, with a past year reference. Moon and sun times for tomorrow given, including sunrise at 3:48 a.m. and dawn-like references, plus dated month-to-date precipitation figure.
Washington notes estranged lines between fuel administrator and coal operators over fines for absences and union dues checkoffs. The War Labor Board faces limits on wage effect, while portal-to-portal pay and day work retention offer possible paths. If no agreement by May 18, a work stoppage seems likely as miners demand formal contracts with government mediation urged to avert a broader crisis.
A Potomac synod board meeting elected Dr. E R Eschbach president and Rev S Slagle secretary for a new girls boarding school site in town. A May 30 session will select a faculty. Capt Evan N Hobbs sold his North Market saloon to William Eckstein. Trinity Chimes inauguration held today with morning, afternoon, and evening programs led by Prof James R Gibson. Vandalism near the Wondghis inviting Bellevue Pike. Justice Eckstein vows penalties. Mr William M Crimmins installed an electric burglar alarm at M A Selly’s warehouse, clock-controlled.
May 14 1923 report with Hood College commencement plans twenty year anniversary events to be held May 17 20. 33 graduates and prize awards noted amid mixed sports results including a 18 4 loss for Martinsburg and a close game where players Gard ner Swingler and Hustlers contributed. Police investigate missing machines amid mountain region connections.
Affections of the fingernails are common and often cause discomfort. Hangnails are a superficial skin layer prone to infection. cleansing with soap and water and a cold cream dressing helps. When infection occurs, warm boric acid dressings relieve symptoms. serious cases can form a felon requiring surgical drainage. Early care is advised to prevent deeper infection and nail damage.
Rome and Berlin scramble for prop to lift morale after North Africa setbacks. Mussolini’s army losses are described as banner failures while Goebbels propaganda aims to stoke steadfast resistance. Churchill maintains the narrative to delegitimize Fascist rule.
Today assembles notable anniversaries with figures like Samuel H Parsons William Prescott James D Cameron Alton Parker Frank Gillmore and Tulian Eltinge. Also lists historic events from 1787 to 1942 plus today’s birthdays and a brief horoscope.
Washington dispatch details a WAAC review at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia with four thousand volunteers in formation. First Officer Aloise Shimkus leads a vocal corps while veteran Colonel Hobart Brown salutes, as recruiters report waning enlistments and push to expand to 150000 and integrate WAACs into the regular army. The piece highlights the women’s mix of military discipline and feminine identity, noting married volunteers, overseas readiness, and preference for skirts and light personal grooming.
A compact meditation on living in the present with gratitude. It argues Earth is crammed with heaven for those who notice and appreciate daily life, warns against rumination on past regrets and future fears, and praises using ordinary surroundings and people to shape a meaningful existence. The piece cites Browning and notes common human experiences.
Mrs. Leon Vauthier hosted the New Market Homemakers Club on Friday May 7. President Mrs. Mark Parziale led a discussion on skipping summer meetings except for a family picnic around Bush Creek planned for July 23. Demonstrators showcased home furnishings and table setting ideas using crocheted goods and damask pieces, with hymns and poetry readings enriching the program.
A compilation of trivia covering absolute zero defined as the theoretical halt of molecular motion, Alaska’s state flower the forget me not, rail speeds from 1893 to 1934 including the Empire State Express and a Union Pacific run, a rule barring minor league players on leave, and proper salutes to an emperor.
English lesson notes highlight common errors and proper usage. It warns against phrases like my work is some easier and suggests is somewhat easier. The entry defines dogmatism as positiveness in assertion and cites Sir Walter Scott as an example.
Hood College news brief highlights seniors and juniors sharing the Pipe of Peace at Meyran hall to end class rivalry, while freshmen and sophomores stage a rival flag hunt. Other items note visitors, society meetings, and club events at Hood and nearby Frederick venues.
Miss Miriam R Apple Miss Kath arine E Dutrow Miss Josephine P Etchison Mr Robert L Smith and Rev Harold C Baer members of the Frederick Institute on Post War Problems executive committee attended a Baltimore gathering at the Enoch Pratt Free Library. The American Library Association and Maryland Library Association sponsored the sessions on war and post war topics and a community meeting will be held in Frederick at Trinity Chapel on the last day of May with Miss Apple on the afternoon panel.
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