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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1942
Page
4
A damaged World War II era note from the Brews News-Post in Frederick Maryland dated Thursday November 12 1942 shows partial boilerplate about newspaper rights and writer attribution. The text references the Associated Press and republication rights while noting the exclusion of anonymous opinions.
The article states the U S Army will rise by a million men before year end reaching about 3 500 000 and in 1943 no further 2 000 000 additions for a 7 500 000 total The piece emphasizes training morale and American industrial capacity and argues young men from 18 to 18 will be drafted while urging acceptance of duty despite the costs of war against fascist enemies.
Earl L Douglass argues that true preaching occurs as believers go about daily duties. Francis of Assisi teaches that gentle acts amid crowds are a form of preaching. The article urges witnessing through conduct in work, home, and service.
The text discusses misused words and pronunciations, giving examples like mispronounced rapacious and mis-spelled hoop. It emphasizes daily vocabulary study and presents today’s word as misread or miswritten in the lesson.
Washington and London officials gave differing hints on the timing of the North African offensive and what Stalin was told. Roosevelt says agreement formed by June end with July decisions on attack points. Churchill cites a 1942 continent landing plan shown to the Russian government last June. The remarks spark debate over coordination among allies and the true moment the second front was decided.
A review of events dated November 12 1892 includes mishaps to mail driver Mr John Hoffman near a toll gate a wheel smashed by a stone and a second wagon accident that sent Abb from a vehicle breaking his arm. Also notes discharge of Mr Samuel J Kina from the army with bounty and back pay ready to apply for a pension. The evening in Myersville features Mr Thomas Kline hosting and a theft of his buggy whip. The Democratic Ladies of West Patrick street celebrate Grover Cleveland election. The Bachelors Club convenes at George Crum’s residence with new member Joseph McDivit and an plan to invite old maids as the motion is laid on the table. Alonzo H Ely performs a flute piece You'd Better Stay At Home Lad.
A delegation from Frederick County northwestern area urged a 14 mile road from Frederick through Yellow Springs to Hamburg to be improved. Walker N Jotife Jr. narrowly avoided an attack when five men with flashlights blocked his car near Waik podsb pike. About 1,500 people joined Armistice Day festivities with athletic events. a misunderstanding delayed the race to Thanksgiving Day. A Frederick farmer’s purse worth 50 was stolen at the City Opera House and police were alerted but did not seize the item.
The piece tours Rockefeller Center, noting the 13th floor mislabeling and the Biltmore hotel floor numbering. It sketches hotel lobbies, a scrap metal campaign box, a salesman’s packing habit, and a quip about a sad iron. It also mentions radio writer Jean Holloway, a draft board letter, and showbiz notes on Genius Inc and Joe E. Lewis at the Copacabana.
The piece notes Allied initiative shifts battle dynamics in Africa transforming attrition into fluid warfare. It discusses France's status, Vichy collapse, and potential liberation, with Allied plans touching Dakar, Morocco, Algeria, Algeria and Tunisia as actions unfold. Churchill foresees Western Allied offensives across France and northern coasts.
Emmitsburg reports that Mount St Marys College will host 20 Navy cadets for primary and 20 more for secondary air instruction in two eight week courses. The previous group of 20 completed pre flight work and headed to Athens, Georgia for duties.
A Baltimore letter writer argues labor unions hinder the war effort and should be suspended for the duration. He urges England and the United States to curb unions and accelerate the colonial system, claiming unions slow victory and warning of a prolonged war without drastic action.
Edson notes a German delayed action incendiary device added to conventional bombs. The A P I bomb, 21 inches, five pounds, explodes into 200 fragments within 20 yards. British wardens adapted. US OCD plans quadruple training for fire watchers and auxiliary firemen to meet the threat.
A fragmented clipping discusses training up to four firefighters per city block to counter bomb threats, plus notes on magnesium bombs and incendiaries. It lists historical dates from 1917 to 1932 and birthdays of notable figures, ending with a mood horoscope predicting a schemer with courage.
Today in history summary lists notable anniversaries from 1751 to 1913 including Margaret Corbin Joseph Hopkinson Elizabeth Cady Stanton George Munro Eli J. Janney James Creelman and events such as the Canoe Light on the Alabama River the 1836 Canadian invasion attempt the 1850 sewing machine patent and the 1913 Winston Churchill resignation.
The writer expresses hopeful thoughts for people worldwide amid ongoing trouble and despair. They believe war, greed, and hate will end someday and decency will rise to win the fight as the tide turns toward a brighter future.
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