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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1942
Page
4
The piece notes a second winter approaching the northern armies as Stalin and Hitler agree the Russian war will continue. It contrasts Allied relief with growing confidence in Russian endurance and warns Germany that time favors the Allies as German promises of victory fade.
A Philadelphia instrument company with eighty years in business has perfected a portable testing device for aircraft. Produced under military direction, the suitcase sized unit weighs under 200 pounds and costs about 2000 dollars. It records eight hours of engine and auxiliary power readings, capturing 144 temperature measurements every three minutes, nearly a reading per second, reducing pilot workload during takeoff, climbs, dives, and other maneuvers.
A wartime message from N. A. LufBurrow declares efforts across east west and north. It praises service members, production growth, and new ships to deliver materials worldwide while vowing to push Hitler off the map.
A compact verse note contrasts inner fault with outward virtue. It cites Isaiah 2 9 and a Shakespeare line about hidden flaws behind angelic facades, inviting reflection on forgiveness, humility, and the limits of appearance.
Roosevelt silent on naval losses as he urged civilian cooperation amid a heavy Pacific fight 10000 miles from home. The Solomons setback underscored strained U.S. forces while Russia advances and Allied air work grows, signaling careful confidence from leadership amid manpower debates and draft plans for 18 to 20 year olds.
A family horse in Mr J E R Wand’s residence broke the kitchen floor and fell into the cellar. a hole was cut in the wall and the animal rescued. The Frederick fair drew huge crowds with receipts over 2400 yesterday. Mayor Fleming lauds police for peaceful order despite crowds. A fire at Edward Hobbs’s farm near Libby destroyed a large barn. Mrs Eisler saved the horses and cattle before the roof collapsed. The toll gate on the Pike to Yellow Springs was damaged by late-night visitors.
Twenty years ago items note harness horses entered for four days of the fair next week and a new dome. Luther B Hafer of Taneytown has been called to St Pauls Roman Catholic charge in York Pa with a $2000 yearly salary. Furniture for the Francis Scott Key hotel is delayed three carloads awaited for over two weeks, affecting plans for the auction fair week.
New York column by George Lucker notes wartime dress norms easing in New York's top venues from Rainbow Room to El Morocco. Formal wear still preferred, neckties required, cock tail parties shrinking, and Dorothy Kirsten rising as a lyric soprano linked to RCA Victor.
The article argues Berlin may use a staged pause at Stalingrad to mislead and reduce defense readiness. It notes Soviet planners already shift planes to scouting, while German aims around the Don valley and Volga anchor loom large, with winter positioning uncertain and risk to Caucasus links. Strong entities include Berlin, Stalingrad, Stalin, Don, Volga, Rostov, Baku, Grozny, Caucasus, Hitler, Hiller, and Soviet High Command.
The piece cites Robert Browning on the grand Perhaps and the doubt that tests faith. It argues that harm and tragedy may shake belief, yet Christ declares I am the way the truth and the life and God’s love endures.
English lesson notes discuss common misuses such as feel badly vs feel bad, and I t. It highlights pronunciation tips for Tuesday and the verb use versus nouns. The piece lists synonyms like innocent and blameless and provides an example sentence about a face suffused with beauty.
Edson argues manpower shortages are a collection of local issues, not a single national crisis. He notes 317 labor market areas show varying needs, with 35 surplus and 50 short now, 142 balanced, and projections for 1943 totaling about 63 million required vs 57.5 million available, calling for local training and mobilization of resources and cooperation from unions and employers.
A guide to building a child’s library with age appropriate titles from publishers. Highlights include Tuffy the bear, Petey, Stable mates, Ruff, Jared’s Blessing, The Wonder Cat, Fruits of the Earth, The Lost Hole of Bingoola, Gift of the Forest, Mystery of the Mahreh, and biographies of George Washington Alec Hamilton and Mark Twain.
A dated collage lists historical anniversaries and notable birthdays. Entries include Mollie Pitcher born 1734 and Lafayette Baker born 1821, with later notes on figures like Parker Gilbert and General MacArthur. Also mentions books for young readers and a forecast of a quiet life per today’s horoscope.
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