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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1944
Page
4
A fragmented page from The News outlines its afternoon publication schedule excluding Sundays, with subscription rates and mailing details. It includes postal addresses, circulation references, and a disclaimer about corrections and accuracy from the editor.
The article extols American soldiers as increasingly dominant in World War II. It contrasts early perceptions with wartime feats from Tunisia, Sicily, Salerno, and France, noting Yankee fighters’ adaptability, perfectionism, and resolve against German, Japanese, and Italian forces. It cites Patton, U S corps, and historical examples from 1776 to 1813 to frame a growing belief in American military prowess.
Reports from neutral sources suggest growing dissent in Germany after months of defeats and devastating bombing. Warnings against defeatism and foreign broadcasts indicate truth is spreading, even as German citizens show docility to fanatical leaders. The sentiment hints the German worm is turning.
A reader urges the County Commissioners to oversee relief, proposing applicants be examined by an impartial physician to determine need and eligibility. The letter references relief spending and argues no one should be left hungry or cold.
The column reports on Rep. Stripling and Dr. J. B. Matthews alleging ties between Roosevelt era agencies, PAC and Communists within the CIO and Democratic circles. It notes calls involving J. Daniels, Niles, and PAC figures, suggesting political influence operations while warning that many calls were routine business. The piece names several PAC leaders and former Communist Party affiliates.
A speaker appeals to the County Commissioners to provide relief only if tied to work, questioning why relief money should flow to hunting or movie outings. He argues relief should be regular and funded from taxpayers, seeking undivided board attention to resolve the issue.
Residents on East Fifth Street report objects from stray shots near North Market Street. Ex judge William P Mauls, a Frederick County figure, dies at 79 in Westminster. President Sargett appoints aides for Frederick County Agricultural Society law opening next Tuesday. Mac Phoebus starts building a house for Jacob Foo Peretheards south of Frederick. Moberly, an employee at the Citizen, breaks a finger at work recently.
Twenty years ago in Ortano The News reports a record county treasure intake on a single day reaching 34603283 with 103000 over the counter. John Favorite of East Seventh Street suffered a fracture at the ankle in a collision near a Ford plant. Meredith Staub of North Market Street returned from a New York trip after seeing Barbara Friellte, predicting strong publicity for Fredericy.
Today in history compiles birth and death notes for George Bancroft and George Ripley with other scholars and pioneers, timelines moments from 1800s, including John Gorrie, Townsend Harris, William Gorgas, and Warner Oland, plus milestones like a 17 day Los Angeles mail run, Lincoln's Thanksgiving decree, and the first Eucharistic Congress. It lists upcoming birthdays and a horoscope style note and cautions on misreading lists.
A column blends Dorothy Dix style with a humorous critique of female competition in marriage. It ponders why wives are blamed for husbands straying, noting extenuating pressures from glamour, office wives, in law, and constant comparison to idealized spouses. The piece cites Genesis and historical trivia to frame the argument.
AP war analysis describes Allied progress north of Aachen as First Army maneuvers to seize key terrain beyond the frontier. Dispatches stress the aim to push toward Cologne and the Nijmegen gateway while British Second Army prepares renewed attempts at the Arnhem Emmerich gateway for a broader breakthrough. The drive seeks control of the Sittard Roermond corridor to secure the Aachen Herte Genborch highway as a backbone for operations toward Eindhoven Neder Rhine.
Washington commentary argues the experience claim for the presidency is flawed and that voter protest influenced FDR’s 1932 victory, while noting Hoover’s administrative skill but poor political sense. It compares potential outcomes if Dewey or Hoover were elected, stressing the role of protest over experience in shaping policy.
L Douglass argues against valuing large cities nations banks and institutions. He favors small communities and individual moral forces over grand displays of power. The text cites Wilheim James praising humble, genuine moral progress through personal virtue.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a 19th century prose piece with garbled lines about a display and moral inquiry. Mentions names Palma and Burrow in a distorted form, but readable facts are minimal and uncertain.
The October 14 deadline for the caretaker event has been moved from October 13 as the date falls on a Sunday. Officials note the new deadline applies to both men and women participants and will be updated in the official notices.
The Postofice Department reported that Harry Franklin Smith of 428 West South Street had a finger on his right hand crushed while at Everedy Company Monday night. He was taken to Frederick City Hospital where the finger was amputated this morning. his condition was described as satisfactory.
The report notes 24 hour precipitation at 0.26 inches ending 8 am today, October to date 1.20 inches with October norm 3.03 inches. October 1943 totals reach 4.06 inches. Deficiency in 1944 precipitation through Oct 1 is 2.30 inches. Yesterday high 74, compared with 72 last year. Low last night 47, versus 41 a year ago. Sun sets at 5:23 pm, rises tomorrow at 7:09 am. Moon rises 3:53 pm, sets 9:52 am. Rivers: Monocacy cloudy at Ceresville. Potomac clear on Maryland side, cloudy on Virginia side at Knoxville.
Alsace Lorraine Sept 26 Major Charles Carpenter former Centre College football player and Moline High teacher commands a Cub plane armed with six bazookas. He rockets into battle with Patton’s armored division, destroying two tanks and boosting a breakout near Avranches before controversy over a near shooting incident.
At Lorient he mounted two bazookas and rose to six as he pressed a solo war. He helped capture six Nazis near Sens and later two German tanks north of Nancy after diving through shellfire. Carpenter fired 16 shells and reloaded, earning praise amid a creek hide for G I’s. He says, We have to get on with it 60 minutes an hour and 24 hours a day.
A compact excerpt on correct usage and pronunciation of tricky words. It highlights common errors such as omitting final and misspelling carburetor, and explains soliloquy as talking to oneself. It includes a quoted line about lovers and self talk.
A brief discussion contrasts improper methods of soliciting subscriptions with ethical conduct. It notes a cleaner approach to handling information and mentions Brazil’s naming origin tied to dye wood used by early settlers.
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