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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1943
Page
3
The Freder ica Md Daily News marks sixty years since its founding amid peace, war, and panics. The editors pledge continued service to the public with honesty and fairness, praising loyal staff and dedication to not missing a publication day despite emergencies.
Experts project a postwar expansion of agriculture by using 140 million acres of potential crop land from woodlots pastures marshes and dry ground and by abandoning 40 million acres currently under cultivation. A 25 percent net crop gain is possible if land is withdrawn and productivity rises by about 2 to 5 percent more than present levels with standard farming practices.
A Washington dispatch outlines Allied plans as Rabaul and Truk face strategic bombing. It notes the U S Navy and air power aim to sever Japanese bases, trap fleets, and pressure Tokyo while submarines bite Japanese shipping. The piece foresees island hopping nearing decisive battles within six to eight months.
Miss Agnes Horne of 122 East Fourth Street underwent an appendicitis operation at Frederick City Hospital on Friday and is reported to be recovering.
Fifty years ago on October 15 1893 sharpers tried a storekeepers scam at the fair. A man bought a grandstand ticket from A Woodward then got change by swapping small bills and left $4.75 behind as the plan collapsed. The Union Kwitting Mills in the city reopened after months idle with about 225 workers. Ford traffic was blocked by felled trees on the Jefferson pike. A tree along the pike once linked to the 1887 lynching was blown down. Edith Motter Emmitsburg was named physical director of the girls gym at Friends Elementary and High School in Baltimore.
The Frederick fair opened amid poor conditions with slow crowds. The Frederick County Ministerial Association backed morally upright candidates. The New York Yankees fought to win game six as Grins rallied in a bases loaded moment after Babe Ruth struck out. A fishing trip accident left five injured when a car crashed into a tree two miles from Smithsburg.
Reports from the Mt. Pleasant and CT area clubs describe meetings with program directors, readings, songs, and prayers. One new member joined, a guest list noted, and future gatherings set for October 25. discussions included war effort support and a community project.
The analysis notes Russian gains near the Dnieper and Crimea with the Volturno line in Italy crumbling under Allied pressure. It states German forces face possible evacuation of the Dnieper plateau while Allied columns near Capua threaten entrapment and a broad Italian advance.
A compact set of questions and answers covers terms like the personal column and dime novel, discarding in auction pinochle, currency associations for zloty anna and kopeck, pigeon choices for wartime messaging, and hazards of room temperature drying causing carbon dioxide buildup.
A fragment outlines community concerns and emotional strains from the week. It notes worry over harassment and persistent troubles affecting many residents while some keep quiet about personal burdens. The piece closes with a reflective line on shared anxieties.
Fragmentary note references Bible verses and sermons, mentioning praying as a goal of preachings. Shaky attributions suggest a 19th or early 20th century religious reflection. The text alludes to a resort in sermons and prayer as end goals within preaching.
An Ervington column by Peter Edson surveys the federal sales tax idea, tracing its history from Civil War debates to World War II. It outlines arguments against burden on lower incomes, inflation risks, administration costs, exemptions impact, and conflicts with existing taxes, noting state sales taxes and pending debate for a subsequent column.
A medical essay explains arthritis as a group of joint conditions not a single disease. Hypertrophic and degenerative arthritis arise from wear, injuries, and repeated stress, often appearing midlife. treatment emphasizes gentle exercise, massage, weight control, and avoiding further joint damage.
A cheerful philosophy and the occasional aperitif usually soften the impact of changes. The approach blends practical optimism with light social rituals to ease transitions and lift mood.
Local residents share weekend visits and hospital admissions. Mrs. Cunningham seeks eye treatment in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Coffman visit Littlestown friends. Families travel between Taneytown Westminster Uniontown and York for gatherings and care. Elmer Buffington relocates to a new Westminster home.
A valuable ring lost by an Army officer passing through Frederick from Pittsburgh to Washington was found by City Police in the washroom of a downtown restaurant within ten minutes of notification. The officer, a first lieutenant of Military Police stationed in Pittsburgh, was to contact authorities there this morning.
A digest of anniversaries and birthdays notes Helen Hunt Jackson and others born in 19th and early 20th centuries. It lists events from Washington leaving for New England in 1749 to 1932 and 1960s figures like Robert Lee Ghormley and Ina Claire born in various locations.
A feature reflects on discipline and temperance using a WWI anecdote about Foch and German champagne fuelled missteps. It links moral strength to national resilience and mentions Cadet Clark 5 Cooper of the U S Army Air Corps at Virginia Polytechnic Institute being promoted from Cadet Captain to Lieutenant Colonel and his family background.
Today’s zodiac reading notes deep thinking may let opportunities pass unseen. A calm focus and disciplined training are advised to turn contemplation into success.
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