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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
4
The item is a 1942 newspaper front matter noting the paper’s address and editor contact. It includes pricing remarks and a policy on corrections and letters to the editor. It identifies the paper as a second class matter entry for Fredhar, Maryland, dated Thursday November 19, 1942.
In seventy six hours American and British forces captured all of French North Africa. Mopping up in Tunisia may precede a full offensive against Italy as Allied strategy aims at Rommel’s remnants. Rumors say American units bypass Tunis and Bizerte to strike from the rear toward Tripoli, linking with Montgomery’s Eighth Army.
A vicar and a young curate travel by rowboat to an island for a service. A storm threatens the boat as waves rise, and a fisherman urges the vicar to share oars and let the junior pray. The piece urges faith-guided effort and daily prayer wherever we are.
The fragment notes a mix of biblical verse about Sabbath observance and a verse from James Grahame on a plough boy and milkmaid. It then shifts to a short observation on butterflies, praising early naturalists for their quick, superficial field impressions. The piece blends religious and natural history snippets in a concise antiquated tone.
Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles argues for United Nations agreements before any armistice, aiming to preserve leverage for a future peace treaty. He warns that postwar wrangling at Paris risks weak enforcement and urges rapid unity, open nonsecret terms, and inclusive cooperation among Allied nations.
From the November 19 1892 issue a look back at local items. A pair of frightened spring wagon horses on West Patrick street caused little damage. Democrats celebrate county victory with a 3500-strong parade to the Fair Grounds led by chief marshal Charles N. Harger. The Utica Mills old school house, built in 1768, was torn down and lumber sold. A breezy time at City Opera House featured the farce A Breezy Time and Miss Anson's serpentine dance drew applause. An election bet left Mr R C Duddrear to illuminate his house at new own expense.
Twenty years ago in November 1922 reports include Carl L Ramsburg near Ceresville thrown from a horse and sprained with injuries after a bus bumped the animal. Dr. T Clyde Boutson announces withdrawal to work at Buckingham School for Boys. Mt St Marys loses 2 0 to Villanova on a safety.
Notable birthdays and deaths across history include George Rogers Clark born in Virginia and died 1918, Elias Riggs born New Zealand and died 1901, and James A. Garfield born New York and assassinated 1881. Also listed are milestones like the 1794 Jay Treaty and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Births include Rear Admiral Charles S. Freiman and Maj. Gen. Ernest D. Peck among others.
Allied air supremacy strains Rommel as British forces push within 70 miles of Benghazi and threaten sea escape routes from the Gulf of Sirte. Eisenhower’s carriers and Libyan bases shape a widening noose, with Axis reinforcements and a Sicilian air buildup under scrutiny.
A mixed OCR slice covers usage notes on words like repudiate and who versus that, then reports a marriage license issued in Hagerstown for Donald E. Eaves and Margaret E. Handley. It mentions Rufus Turner of Waltham making small radio sets and lists notable academics with birthplaces and ages. The horoscope offers generic star-based guidance.
Roger Babson lists ten reasons for gratitude as Thanksgiving nears in Macs. He cites a record harvest, good health, wartime solidarity, continued democracy through elections, moral and physical courage of servicemen, full employment and fair wages, resilient capital values, robust newspapers and free speech, strong educational institutions, and active churches providing spiritual comfort.
Washington column notes Joe Curran of the National Maritime Union dropped claims that war-supply ships were badly loaded, cites eight cases with mixed outcomes, and highlights the ongoing A F L and CIO clashes influencing ship loading at eastern ports while Pacific coast uses CIO longshoremen and AF L sailors.
A column criticizes wartime propaganda and cinema for overblown visuals of battles and flags, arguing viewers seek deeper war effort portrayals. The writer blasts patriotic showmanship in films like They Gave Us Hell and questions the effectiveness of nationalistic theater to rally support. He laments emotional manipulation and asserts personal American loyalty without spectacle.
George Tucker argues against short films meant to incite hatred or boost war bonds describing them as insulting to American intelligence. He says a 24 hour hatred of the enemy exists and personal losses in service are felt, warning wartime cinema should avoid propaganda tactics.
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