Subscription Rates and Press Details in 1942 Freder ick News
The Freder ick News announces subscription pricing for 1942 with rates of 3 cents per copy, 50 cents monthly, 1.25 for three months, and 5.00 yearly. It declares Associated Press membership, republication rights, user conduct for letters, and a policy to correct errors upon notification. The paper is printed as second-class matter dated Thursday May 21, 1942.
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Associated Press
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Thanks To The Teachers In War Time Work Praised
Community salute to Frederick county educators for their roles in war programs. Teachers helped register Selective Service classes, issue sugar books, and register motorists for gasoline rationing. Appreciation also extends to drafts and rationing boards, Red Cross, OCD defense workers, and volunteers across schools and officials led by Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt.
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OCD
Red Cross
State Guard
Minute Men
Frederick
Frederick County
Eugene W. Pruitt
Quezon's Visit Frames Refugees Welcomed by North Americas
Manuel Quezon, president of the Philippine Commonwealth, tours the United States in a warmer reception than ever, seeking aid for Far East stability and carrying a confidential MacArthur message. Canada reports 284,304 ounces of platinum and related metals exported in 1638, highlighting global resource flows.
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France
United States
Canada
America
Germany
Manuel Quezon
Philippine Commonwealth
Mose
Far East
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Sal
War effort moving toward victory amid production gains
Washington notes that the war effort is progressing more favorably than feared. American industry expands plants under contract changes, American labor maintains high performance, and Roosevelt’s targets for 60 000 planes this year and 120 000 next year look achievable. Navy convoying, Pacific air defense, and allied support strengthen the fight, with steady progress toward air superiority and eventual victory despite errors and challenges.
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Pacific
Navy
Army Air Corps
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Yesterday while Rev J R Schultz fished along the Monocacy his horse tied to a willow tree ran away. It struck a team from Point of Rocks and one horse was thrown and severely injured. The wagon broken up. Schultz’s horse continued toward Buckeystown. Keller Jefferson had his team hitched at John P Quinn’s meat shop when the horses broke loose and ran onto the pavement. Ezra Burkhart caught them with little damage. The electric street light rope on Middle Alley and East Fourth Street broke at 4 this morning, demolishing the globe and fittings. James Biggs, employed by Charles Baumgardner, cut his right knee badly while culling chops. knife slipped and caused the wound. The News editorial says the coming election will test whether the city should have improved streets, and questions if any ticket of men not in love with the city’s welfare over their own chances can be trusted.
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the News
J. R. Schultz
Buckeystown
Point of Rocks
T. C. Keller
Jefferson
John P. Quinn
West Patrick Street
Ezra Burkhart
Middle Alley
East Fourth Street
Globe and Fixtures
James Biggs
Chas. Baumgardner
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News May 21 1922
Twenty years ago view into Monrovia and county affairs notes a bank loot check showing losses not exceeding 25 dollars. Early estimates ranged from 30 to 40 thousand in Liberty bonds and war savings stamps stolen. Henry A Hahn, Democratic mayoral candidate, opposes a new reservoir but supports water collection as a fountain source. A Virginia arrest ties to a local physician’s car stolen here last night, recovered in Berryville as thief aimed to open a gasoline tank. Republicans plan a city convention at the Court House to nominate for Mayor Tax Collector and Aldermen. contest centers on the Mayoral race between Elmer F Munshower and Gilmer Schley.
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the News
Greens
Monrovia
Central Trust Company
Henry A. Hahn
Virginia
Bernard C. Thomas
Berryville
Court House
Board of
Today In History and Birthdays Almanac
A collage of historical anniversaries and birthdays. Figures like Reverdy Johnson Anna Brackett Gustav Lindenthal Grace Dodge and Richard Cabot are noted with birth and death dates. Also listed are notable events including Jackson’s nomination 1832 Red Cross founding 1881 and Lindbergh’s 1927 landing.
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Reverdy Johnson
Maryland
U.S
Annapolis
Anna C. Brackett
St. Louis
Boston
Gustav Lindenthal
Americas
Australia
Metuchen
N. J
Grace H. Dodge
New York
Teachers’ College
Southgate Leigh
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Richard C. Cabot
Brookline
Mass
Gienn H. Curtiss
Wright Brothers
Hammondsport
N. Y
Hernanto de Soto
Mississippi River
Baltimore
Andrew Jackson
National Society of the American Red Cross
Crewe
South Atlantic
Con
Robert Montgomery
Beacon
N.Y. S
John L. Hines
U.S. A
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
War Across Fronts Shapes Allied Strategy
Reports from Chungking describe a brewing crisis for United Nations leadership in China as Japan pursues a knockout drive against China, while Australia and Britain push for more American material to strengthen Pacific defenses. Roosevelt warns against quarrelling among allies as they seek a unified plan, with Russia remaining the only front gaining official progress and potential for a decisive victory this year.
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Chungking
United Nation
China
Russia
Japan
Pacific Front
Australia
British Isles
Washington
Atlantic
Germany
London
Roosevelt
Steve
White House
Early
United Nations
General Pershing
AEF
Stalin
Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass on Earthly Life Prep
The article discusses Abraham as the model of faith linking earthly life to eternity. It portrays him as a pioneer of religious faith, living in tents in a land of promise while seeking a city with foundations by God. It portrays life on earth as preparation for life eternal.
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Abraham
God
Earth
Outlook For Utility Companies Warns of Higher Rates
Roger W Babson predicts continued liquidation of utility holding companies under the Holding Company Act due to war and SEC stance. He argues taxes rise with high earnings, urges rate increases to cover tax bills, and expresses bullish view on certain utility stocks while warning on inflation and financing costs.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Holding Company Act
Congress
SEC
U.S. Treasury
Capital Caperings And Some Cross Currents
Edson comments on upcoming Army maneuvers with full equipment, noting a shift from toy demonstrations to realistic drills. He criticizes selective rationing rhetoric, recalls Mrs Roosevelt calling the President “Prank,” and analyzes the formation of McNutt’s Manpower Commission as a model of new agency setup and policy direction.
Labor Law and Red Cross Drive Highlight War Efforts
The piece outlines the Manpower Commission's challenges with labor pirating and migration, naming Arthur V. Altmeyer and Fowler Harper, plus a Red Cross recruitment drive starting May 25 to sign 75 000 nurses. It also notes a Washington social splash the Venezuelan ambassador’s daughter Maria Teresa Escalante wedding and lavish gifts at the embassy.
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Arthur V. Altmeyer
Social Security Board
Fowler Harper
Indiana Law
McNutt
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Washington
Maria Teresa Escalante
United States
Mind Your Manners and Social Etiquette Quiz
A printed etiquette quiz lists five scenarios about punctuality, thanks, and invitations. It answers: 1) Do not keep friends waiting. 2) Be on time for meetings. 3) Thank hosts when leaving after a ride. 4) A wife should not be expected to write all letters. 5) Do not ignore invitations. answer them. It also offers guidance for joining organizations, with option (a) to ask a member or call the president, and notes that you should respond to invitations.
Silent Soul Defies Dagger Amid Silver Fox Coat Scene
A fragmentary description recalls a soul secure in existence smiling at a drawn dagger and defying the point, paired with ornate note of a luxurious silver fox coat and a display of half a dozen sizable checks in a glass case. The biblical quote Job 40 14 and Addison style add period flavor.
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Addison
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