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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1944
Page
4
Freder ick Md republication policy warns that communications must bear real names and that opinions or news will not be published without author identification. The note appears in the Wednesday November 29 1944 issue copy.
The arduous nine month effort to lay a 3000 mile pipeline across the Orient advances fuel supply for American air forces in the China theater. Through the Brahmaputra Valley and the Patkai Range the line now feeds the Fourteenth Air Force and B-29s, reducing reliance on fuel-hungry air transport and promising military benefit as engineers push toward China.
The United States government appeals to the public to buy bonds for the Sixth War Loan. It warns that the toughest battles with Germany lie ahead and Japan remains a formidable foe. The message stresses vast needs for weapons, supplies, and equipment and urges subscriptions to exceed the target.
In World War II reporting, Japanese soldiers rarely surrender, while over 6,000 German troops have surrendered to Allied forces since D-Day. Nazi leaders misread German resolve, yet many remaining German units might surrender if safe. Rumors claim German families could face retribution, yet German respect for power could push capitulation as Allied air and ground pressure grows. Army fodder supply exceeds 38 million pounds daily.
Washington discusses freedom of information as a core peace aim. Kent Cooper and Hugh Baillie advocate free press exchanges. American editors and Congress weigh how peacetime access should operate under international law. The piece underscores the need to resist government censorship to prevent future war.
General Eisenhower and Field Marshal Montgomery held a rendezvous in Belgium on November 28 to coordinate measures for the final defeat of Germany, outlining strategic steps and timelines for follow up actions.
Fifty years ago on November 29 1894 local moms mention a domino tournament in progress at the Young Men's Catholic Union with a prize for the top scorer and 26 entrants. Sports notes report partridges and rabbits pursued by several hunts near Liberty New Market and Mt Zion. A Congregational Meeting weighed whether conference representation should be male only, voting against. Manager Rhodes brought a new play to the Opera House a comedy drama Pawn Ticket e210. Franklin Miller of a furnace near Hansonville fell overboard while boating on the Monocagy.
November items note Christmas saving funds totaling about 20000 to be distributed by five local banks in early December. A Catoctin Club Thanksgiving dance at Wayside Inn drew 21 couples with Elimination prizes awarded to Blanche Atkinson and Katherine Dean. Heilman Bros. truck from Baltimore overturned on Jefferson pike destroying hundreds of eggs and hundreds of chickens, value 1000. County sportssmith reports license sales down with fewer hunting licenses issued than last year.
A compact guide reviews usage of words often misused and mispronounced. It defines recuse as retreating from public life and recluse as a withdrawn person, with examples like a recluse leading a solitary life.
Partial divorce complaint filed involving Mary E Strube and Marshall P St Sl with property transfers listed. Deeds show Coral Bostion, Helen F Mock, and others transferring parcels within county and city limits with small payments noted. Several trustees and multiple named parties appear across deeds totaling around ten dollars and minor sums.
College Park November 28 a demonstration of millmen techniques drew about 75 attendees at Maryland small sawmill operators conference. The two day event was sponsored by the University of Maryland Extension Service the Department of State Forests and Parks and the U S Forest Service. Topics included efficient mill layons labor saving devices lumber piling and disposal of mill waste. One demonstration showed explosive wedge use for splitting large logs.
George W. Harris of Yeol Springs and Mrs Katherine Eosiarris declare intent to separate. Mrs Harris has custody of an infant son. Harris agrees to pay $20 per week for support. Harris relinquishes personal property claim. Mrs Harris relinquishes claim to automobile. Alton Y. Bennett represented Harris. E Austin James represented Mrs Harris.
Allied forces push north along the upper Rhine toward Strasbourg as Nazi retreat accelerates beyond Alsace. Berlin notes German troops withdraw from northeastern Alsace behind weak defenses, with Patton and Seventh Army advancing from the south. A deep Saar basin penetration could split the Western Front, threatening bases near Basel and disrupting the Franco German frontier.
A mixed record of historical anniversaries and notable births including Amos Bronson Alcott Wendell Phillips Morrison Waite Louisa May Alcott Willam G. Lee with dates across 799 to 1943 notes and a caustic glimpse of life reflections and copyright fragment.
A reflective line on creation and order citing Genesis 8 22 and Browning style praise for the world as designed by God where seasons day and night endure and beauty pervades existence
NEA Star correspondent Burton Heath explains that the old age insurance trust fund has lost about 3.4 billion dollars due to waived premiums. By September the fund held 5.738 billion, with projections showing needed reserves well over 10 billion to cover future retiree benefits. The piece discusses premium rates, historical changes, and potential legislative actions in the lame duck session, including the push to raise or freeze rates and the looming funding gap.
A reader laments parasitic grown children living with aging parents. The letter describes young adults who provide no help with meals or chores, waste money on amusements, and rely on mothers for washing. The writer asks neighbors how to protect the elderly from these “human leeches” without direct confrontation. The tone is blunt and distressed.
A harsh critique of parental neglect and child dependency, arguing that kids mirror parental behavior and refuse work or sacrifice. The piece contrasts working parents with failing offspring, citing modern family strain and a personal note about an overseas fiancé.
A Constant Reader seeks guidance about balancing affection for two men while feeling loyalty to a soldier abroad and a daughter. The response urges considering the deployed lover’s feelings and fidelity before pursuing multiple suitors. The second letter asks how to handle a husband with a jovial, irritating disposition. the reply bluntly says nothing will change him.
The piece outlines how to respond to compliments politely. It contrasts "I paid much more for it" with the proper "Thank you" and explains the former signals boastfulness rather than subtlety.
John Baskeyfield, lance sergeant anti tank gunner from Stoke-on-Trent, earned fame for destroying two Tiger tanks and a self propelled gun at Arnhem. He continued firing after being wounded and sacrificing himself to halt the German armor, mortally wounded by a supporting tank.
A passing observer in Ohio notes a station where middle aged and elderly women provide coffee sandwiches and fruit to service men for all 24 trains daily. The piece lauds humility and fidelity behind quiet acts of service, contrasting with loud public praise. The author reflects on unseen service that benefits the world far more than ostentatious deeds.
The excerpt praises brave troops at Arnhem and highlights N. A. Lufburrow and N.C.O. as models of courage. It notes the King ordered a Victoria Cross presentation for John to be sent to his parents, marking a high honor for gallantry.
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