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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1943
Page
4
The Frederick Md newspaper page fragment notes subscription rates and Associated Press policy. It mentions the Bureau of Circulations and rights to correct errors, with postal entry as second class matter dated Monday November 29 1943.
The Navy Department announced the commissioning of the air craft carrier Bataan, launched August 1 at Camden, to show patriotic ties between the Philippines and United States amid wartime secrecy. The Fourth Naval District cited the bond with Filipino forces who fought at Bataan, as Manila faced a Japanese backed puppet government. The ship, originally 10,000-ton cruisers, was converted to a carrier and may help in retaking Manila.
The Committee for Economic Development urges high productivity to sustain a postwar economy with 55 million jobs. It notes 46 million industrial workers in 1940, 10 million absorbed by the armed forces since, and nearly 1 million already back in civilian life. The aim is full productive employment for all finding income after the war.
A high school girl seated between parents in church sees a wealthy woman pass in a fur coat. She notices her mother’s worn clothes and longing, realizing her mother’s sacrifice for her. This moment changes the girl’s attitude toward her parents and their finances. The pastor reflects on parental sacrifice and understanding.
Washington reports a 235 page Nazi regulation booklet from the Netherlands reveals strict rules imposed on Dutch civilians. It lists prohibitions on kite flying fishing gathering leaves and wedding processions and details penalties for violations. The Dutch say the decrees show German fears of invasion and aims to keep the population under control.
The passage reflects on how bitterness and envy come from ignorance of facts and suggests a single clear insight into the hearts of close people can reframe our judgments and lead to contentment with them. Copyright Babson Newspaper Synd.
Fifty years ago in Frederick notable items include a Keeley League auxiliary forming despite bad weather at Kemp Hall, Rosenour Bros preparing to move into a new clothing store, Mr. Wm Gilbert injuring his finger when a beer bottle burst at East Patrick Street, prominent citizens pledging support to accelerate the Frederick and Middletown electric road project, and the Frederick City Manufacturing and Development Company declaring a 20 percent dividend payable after December 1.
News brief from November 29 1923 recalls incidents in Frederick. A newsboy Roy Soper lost a shoe but was unhurt after leaping onto a car running board near Square Corner. Aldermen defer reservoir contract decision with 13 bidders. Frederick County historical society opened its first fall meeting at Dr T B Johnsons home. officers named Norwood president Louie Johnson vice president Roy L Hyndman treasurer Mrs Hammond Urner secretary.
Today in history entries mark events from 1729 to 1942 including Detroit surrender, Byrd polar flight, and Rostov battles. Birthdays include John Haynes Holmes, Margaret Corwin, Dard Hunter, and Joseph Davies, with a short horoscope predicting a calm, contented day for some.
An earthquake centered near Istanbul hit the Amasya Tokat region in north central Turkey on Saturday, killing 30 people and destroying hundreds of buildings. Early reports warned of greater damage in other areas.
Elton C Fay analyzes potential peace talks among Churchill Roosevelt Stalin and Chiang Kai Shek. He weighs political and military impact if Chiang attends a conference table with the allied leaders, noting propaganda value and strategic implications for Japan and Russia. The piece discusses Japanese Manchukuo forces, Siberian border concerns, and Vladivostok access as tensions rise in the Pacific.
In a correspondence to Dear Miss Dix a young wife of 25, married nearly two years, argues that long separations due to her husband’s Navy service won’t dull their affection. Dix agrees, urging regular port visits and constant attention to keep love alive, noting many couples endure decades with mutual devotion.
A Washington correspondent argues that isolationist Republican forces threaten to split the party, likely aiding Roosevelt’s renomination. Governor Dewey is discussed as a potential nominee avoiding direct runs, while independents and Willkie’s stance on foreign policy influence the race and could swing the electoral outcome.
A reader laments changing romantic love to lasting partnership and cautions about parental ties. A column advises that caring for aging parents should not bar marriage, noting men delaying marriage for mothers can threaten future vows and suggesting separate households as a viable path.
Mrs Georgette Ross Howard opened her 1943 44 lecture series at the Francis Scott Key hotel speaking on wartime and postwar issues. She reviewed the Moscow conference the John L Lewis coal strike and the Patton incident while noting the Herald Tribune forum in New York and speeches by Robeson Roosevelt Willkie Dewey and others. She highlighted minority rights Indians and Asian Americans and predicted scientific changes shaping the postwar world.
N A Lutburrow writes about choosing virtue over fame and wealth. He urges readers to judge a life by its duty and contentment, not by public honors, noting true recompense comes from how one spent life rather than worldly gain.
A satirical note urges a 36 year old woman to act quickly to marry, warning against delays and a perceived mother complex as obstacles to wedlock.
A compact note on word usage and pronunciation follows a quotation about phlegmatic dispositions. It references misunderstandings in English, including mispronunciations and misspellings, and notes the U S Navys first aircraft carrier Langley, formerly Jupiter, completed in summer 1922.
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