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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1942
Page
4
The Frederick Maryland newspaper The News outlines publication practices and policy including Associated Press rights, correction commitments, author real-name requirement, and subscription rates. It notes circulation details and editor contact points for Frederick, Maryland, with date October 5, 1942.
The piece argues that Total War ideals shaped U S wartime mobilization in World War I and warns that Nazi planning aimed to coordinate industry and labor under state control. It cites General Somervell criticizing intergovernmental fighting and warns that disunity risks empowering Hitler.
A satirical verse by Miss McGinley laments weather as a newsless topic and mocks endless patriotic weather commentary. It jokes about unreliable forecasts influencing wartime morale and cautions against ignoring weather in national defense.
Roosevelt nominates Jimmy Byrnes as director of economic stabilization citing his fairness and experience. The piece notes Byrnes is aided by Bernard Baruch and praises his balanced approach, while warning Congress must guard against political pressure as wartime controls transition.
The era of passenger traffic yielding to freight is noted as G A R encampment delayed shipments to merchants in the area. A coach car sent September 12 arrived belatedly for W H B Etchison. Ministerial delegates to Maryland Lutheran Synod convened, Rev Luther Kuhlman of Frederick elected president. A roof collapse injures Mr Measell during roof work at a stable. A local sale at 94 East Second Street listed for 500 cash. Marion Moberly led a youth meeting at US Bo church on courage.
A Frederick County report shows more than 2100 men and women employed across 24 industries. The chamber of commerce secretary notes a female labor shortage with six hundred more girls needed in three sectors.
Mrs Edgar R Nicodemus hosted the Buckeystown Woman's Club with 20 members and four guests. President Mrs Guy Bell presided as programs featured a Foster life sketch, songs, a War Time Clothing demonstration, and a Red Cross sewing drive. Next gathering set for October 16 at Mrs Edmsund Adams with Mrs L F Magaha co hosting.
Maj. Gen. Milton A. Reckord announced an immediate investigation into the death of Lawrence J. Harney who died while traveling home in an Army truck after a military service medical exam. Reckord said he had been out of town but would begin the inquiry next morning. Logie Bennett asked for the inquiry, but Reckord said it would proceed regardless of the request. Rattlesnakes and other vipers detect living objects by heat.
A Congressional inquiry panel praises Army war planes and notes the advance in the Aleutians while defending wartime secrecy. The report seeks to quiet questions about leadership and aircraft, arguing U S planes compare well with enemy designs and cautioning against premature public judgment.
A Bible reflection on Isaiah's warning about idols carried in carts by conquered peoples contrasts a God who carries believers. The piece urges faith that God will sustain through trials, not burden adherents, and frames true religion as support rather than weight. CLASS MEETING Bright Jewels class at Calvary Methodist enjoyed a program at Mrs. Reifsnider's home with readings songs prayers and a beauty culture talk.
In Mexico gourds are worn as earrings with a tiny variety so delicate that lovers gift them to their señoritas as ornamental ear ornaments.
Washington headlines the Murray Committee hearings on Small Business and the Smaller War Plants Corporation. SWPC has failed to contract beyond three deals in four months, while 169,000 small manufacturers represent 6 percent of small business. Officials foresee up to 300,000 retailers could fail before year’s end, prompting calls for credit support and wartime transition plans.
George Tucker reports on the Broadway mystery comedy Arsenic and Old Lace, its 1941 Broadway and road success, and the troupe of 13 elderly performers dubbed The 13 Stiffs who have kept audiences amused with their afterlife antics. He notes no deaths in 21 months and two cast changes. He also recounts British officers’ reactions to New York food during a visit.
A brief historical notice cites Psalms 18 20 and a proverb about sowing and reaping linking biblical reward to righteousness. The fragment attributes the idea to Butler and illustrates early religious moral reflection in print.
A humorous letter by N. A. Lufburrow warns readers about rising prices and inflation. The author jokes that as costs climb, buyers must stretch budgets and strengthen their resolve to cope with the steady economic pressure.
James D. Stump of Mount St. Marys announced the Blue Ridge Conference of Maryland Catholic Students Mission Crusade will meet at Mount St. Marys College on October 15. High schools from the Baltimore Diocese and St Josephs College of Emmitsburg will join representatives.
Notable anniversaries include birthdates and deaths of figures such as Jonathan Edwards and Chester A. Arthur. The history section recalls events from 1813 to 1937 including the Battle of the Thames and the first Pacific nonstop flight. Birthdays cover Goddard, Erskine, Louise Dresser, and others with brief notes.
A compact lesson promotes careful wording and clear pronunciation. It highlights common slips such as using moon versus book vowels and corrects misused terms like canvass versus canvass. The entry urges steady vocabulary expansion with one targeted word daily.
The earliest white settlement in Arkansas was by French traders who established a post in 1686. The site is now marked by a state park.
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