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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1942
Page
4
A partial OCR trace shows a dated line from a Freder ick publication on Monday November 2, 1942. The text includes references to an opinion topic and writer name, with postal entry markings and unclear context. The readable items are mainly bibliographic artifacts rather than a complete article.
Frederick County voters in this temperate civic note prefer selecting candidates by merit rather than party lines. The piece backs Edward Delaplaine for chief judge, praising his integrity and experience while warning against political campaigns by an opponent. It urges careful, informed casting of ballots tomorrow.
Voters prepare to open ballots Tuesday as the nation nears the war’s first year in, with Republican confidence at a high point. Party leaders expect a favorable verdict on wartime conduct and domestic policy amid discontent with New Deal programs. WPA alumni and wage levels loom as negative factors for the New Deal, while Joseph W. Martin Jr. leads the Republican organization.
Washington column surveys the uncertain manpower outlook for 1943. Peter Edson cites inconsistent farm labor figures, estimates a need to add 4.6 million workers, and explores how many women and other groups might fill gaps in war industries and civilian roles amid looming shortages.
The column predicts Republican gains in Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Illinois and California with a sizable House seat increase. Governors races across 32 states could tilt Republican with targets including Connecticut California Idaho Michigan New York and North Dakota. A GOP gain would move the balance to 26 Republicans 22 Democrats and restore two party government aiding national unity.
The editorial argues judges should not campaign for election, noting voters have removed affiliation from ballots and that campaigning mixes unrelated issues. It states that conscientious judges are seldom strong politicians and vice versa, urging careful qualification assessment for judicial candidates. A candidate pushing hard for votes deserves public rebuke.
A compact reflection on mercy and compassion invoking Lamentations 3:22 and a note of hopeful training by a guiding power. The wording emphasizes divine pity and personal renewal through spiritual inspiration, with an archaic tone reminiscent of religious devotion.
Fifty years ago in Frederick on November 2 1892 Halloween vandalism occurred near 73 East Patrick Street with a door knob like missile shattering a second floor window. Lygurgus E Hedges, a former teacher turned grain dealer, died suddenly near Zacharias stable while preparing to drive a tide. Bethel Lutheran Sunday school near Charlesville closed for winter with candy and books for scholars. Dense smoke from a western forest fire blanketed Middletown valley for two days obscuring sun and moon. Three large carp were added to Morse fountain basin on North Market Street.
Governor Ritchie announced this afternoon that William A. Stann would hang tomorrow morning in the county jail yard. The Governor declined to interfere or commute the sentence. The Young Men's Shop won the contract for winter uniforms for Frederick policemen at a special meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen. Cost is 25.75 for uniforms and 225 for caps. A new record wheat price for the last two years was set as the price jumped to 1.11 a bushel on the local market. A wedding of interest was celebrated in Elkott City as Miss Julia Catherine Siedling, daughter of Mrs Edith G. Siedling, North Market Street, became the bride of Paul A. Wood of Salisbury, North Carolina.
Analysis notes the reach of long range B 17 and B 24 bombers against Japanese bases at Rabaul and Buin as reinforcements arrive from the United States. It discusses naval carrier losses, the uncertain hits of high level bombing, and the strategic balance as Guadalcanal holds and replacements race to meet the Pacific challenge.
An editorial lament on the futility of war arguing that though many desire conflict, few responsible leaders can prevent it. It warns that a small number of self seeking individuals may ignite bloodshed, causing global remorse, while world leaders remain cracked and war persists as an inescapable fact.
New Delhi India November 1 A sizable force of Japanese fighters and bombers attacked a United States airfield in Northeastern Assam near Burma. Two raiders were shot down by US fighters a third was probably destroyed. Six others damaged and no American planes were damaged on the American airfield.
Today in History lists notable births and events from 1784 to 1941 including Daniel Leone born near Reading Pennsylvania 1794 and James K Polk 1848. It notes Zenger arrest 1784 Washington's last orders 1783 and KDKA first national broadcast 1920. Also lists several birthdays and a brief horoscope.
A compact editorial argues civilization rests on Christian faith and the church’s teachings. It credits past generations for rights won through religious commitment, notes wartime testing of values, and urges continuing reliance on Christian ethics to sustain civilization. Copyright Babson Newspapers Lynd.
The report notes precipitation for 24 hours ending 8 am today as none, November to date 0.29 inches, normal November 2.35 inches with 1.95 inches actual for November 1941, and excess 1942 precipitation through November 1 at 7.05 inches. Yesterday high 57, a year ago 69. last night low 28, a year ago 52. Sunset 6:10 pm, sunrise tomorrow 7:40 am, moonrise 7:07 am, moonset 3:44 pm. Rivers Monocacy at Ceresville and Potomac at Knoxville were clear.
Georgia Tucker profiles Spivy LeVoe a flamboyant New York night club figure in her mid thirties five foot five with brown eyes and a light brown streak in her hair She rose from Brooklyn through speakeasies to Madison Hotel revues and now runs a ninth floor East Side club She is famed for special material songs and a magnetic performance drawing wrecked marines to the Roof while a robbery and poultry theft report shadow Howard County notes
Mrs. C. E. Wells hosted a surprise birthday dinner Thursday honoring her husband. Guests included C. E. Wells, Mary Elizabeth, Charles Wells, Fran ces Sprankle, and several relatives as a turkey dinner was served with yellow candles and chrysanthemum decor.
Women's Clubs Bridge Club met at Mrs Gubisch's home with 24 members to discuss Spare the Iron and Spoil the Garment. Donations of 5 to The Children's Aid Society were made, readings proposed, and a November 3 ballot urging vote. Next meeting November 11 at Mrs. Roy Crum's, topic Make the Most of What You Have.
The Guad alQuivir River overflowed in Seville on November 1 inflating floods in the Triana quarter. A violent storm also damaged the San Jacinto church as residents faced rising waters and wind damage.
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