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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1943
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows a blurred newspaper page with subscription rates and policy notes. It references Associated Press wires and a notice about a writer’s reflection and potential corrections. It appears to be a serialized local page header from Frederick, Maryland, dated Saturday May 15, 1948.
A wartime column argues Allied timing for Europe invasion remains vital yet flexible amid Tunisia victories and Russian setbacks. It warns Nazi preparations will harden and urges maintaining pressure, while a Freder ick County reader opposes Sunday sports and movies, pleading for Sabbath observance and church-led public stance.
A presidential proclamation sets May 16 as an American Day urging public meetings and programs to express the meaning of citizenship. The article emphasizes youths coming of age should vote intelligently, serve in military or work, and new residents should be welcomed to understand the great blessing of becoming American.
A correspondent condemns a proposed Sunday movies bill slated for June votes. The writer argues the bill lacks public endorsement from Frederick and Frederick County, was prepared by a select few, and pushed through without broad citizen input.
The Q and A review notes Jan Masaryk as foreign minister of the Czech Government in Exile and son of the nation’s first president. It asks about Kerkonnais occupation in the Gulf of Gabes near Sfax and includes trivia on marquetry and bridge limits regarding doubles and redoubles.
A lesson style note explains common misuses of English words and pronunciation tips. It highlights predilection as a prior liking or partiality and gives an example sentence about a marked predilection for the boys. It also covers mispronunciations and spelling quirks and suggests mastering one word daily to grow vocabulary.
General Eisenhower's allied armies pushed Rommel back in Africa while at Fort Knox Kentucky reporters tour U S armored forces. The piece details the weapons in the armored division from pistols and Garands to tanks and self propelled howitzers and the speed of mobilization across 109000 acres. It notes the “Armoraiders” train to handle multiple weapons and emphasizes mobility and firepower.
A wartime piece lauds youth for defending freedom and bearing burdens while urging adults and miners to aid their efforts. The poem stresses gratitude for young people’s sacrifice and calls for collective responsibility to sustain life and liberty.
From The Columns Of The News May 5 1893 Dr Sharretts declines to accept the post of health officer for Frederick County. George M Gittinger moving to Boston with household effects to make his future home. family leaves Thursday. The Frederick City baseball grounds in first class condition. Pastime and Jetty clubs opening season delayed by rain. grandstand ready. The U and T Company cancelled Cas Opera House engagement. refunds issued to ticket holders. cause of non arrival not ascertained. Wolfsville district man arrested for health law violation over Tuscarora reservoir works. he awaits grand jury action.
Readable fragments describe a 1923 local scene with a parade before a game at Agricultural College, Mayor Ler tossing the first ball, and Frederieck Martinsburg scoring a seven run rally. Jim Keesey and a Frederieck batter homered, Capt Frank M. Stokes and M V Canning Co figures noted, plus oblique references to local civic and military figures and a Revolutionary War pedigree claim.
A collage of historical anniversaries and birthdates including Thomas Lake Harris 1823 poet founder born England died 1906 in New York Lyman Baum 1836 Oz author born Chittanongo NL died 1919 Williamina Fleming 1857 astronomer born Suptland died 1911 Annie Fellows Johnston 1803 writer born Evansville died 1931 Charles W Stiles 1867 sociologist born Spring Valley died 1941 events: 1869 American Woman Suffrage Association founded 1888 Belva Lockwood presidential candidate 1917 federal court cases 1940 Roosevelt wartime appeal 1942 rationing 1950s birthdays Prescott Bush Clifton Fadiman etc. Horoscope note hints at self care and nourishment.
The town reflects on Tunis as a symbol of victory and the hope for lasting peace. Readers note the war effort at home with WAVES, Army inductees, Red Cross, and Civil Defense, alongside local events from clubs to court terms and graduations.
The piece reports Allied pressure on Axis Europe with air raids on Sicily and Sardinia and American forces landing at Attu in the Aleutians. It notes a shifting plan for a major European offensive, probable targets in Sicily, Sardinia, and possibly Western France, while praising Allied air power weakening Germany and Japan.
Reports describe U S forces landing on Attu and fierce fighting as the war in the North Pacific unfolds. Analysts suggest isolation of Kiska and potential reach toward the Kuriles, signaling a major strategic push for the United States.
Dr Thomas D Masters outlines how food poisoning begins with germs in food or toxins formed on germs before cooking. He emphasizes careful purchasing and proper handling from purchase to table to reduce risk.
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