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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1942
Page
4
A partial transcription appears to excerpt opinion oriented writing and column style remarks. It mentions an office address and a second class matter note, suggesting a newspaper column fragment with unclear full context.
The piece outlines disputes between Treasury and Congress over projected revenue totals of 24.0 to 25.0 billion dollars for the new tax bill and notes Secretary Morgenthau’s higher figure of 26.0 billion. Sen. Walter F. George presents a broader view, estimating total taxes at about 36.9 billion when state and municipal levies are included, versus projected federal expenditures of 78 billion. It emphasizes the unprecedented burden on citizens and the challenge of equitable distribution. The article stresses Congress retains taxation power while the public bears the paying, warning that tax limits may be nearing.
Americans are urged to mail Christmas presents to servicemen abroad this month. Tips cover container size wrapping and suitable gifts, but emphasize sending packages early. Even with fast arrival the rule not to open before Christmas persists, extending the Christmas shopping season longer than ever before.
A reader notes daily vocabulary tips and misused words while highlighting gregarious conduct. The piece touches on pronunciation errors and the social pull of crowds versus open countrysides.
In Washington a discussion of equity in wartime taxation and executive salary limits critiques the Roosevelt administration for favoring inherited wealth over earned income. It argues Congress did not grant such sweeping power to fix salaries and questions the constitutional basis of the $25,000 cap and its impact on income law.
Fragmentary text combines Jeremiah and Shakespeare quotes. The Bible line cites iniquities and sins, while the Shakespeare line laments vice as wind that blinds others and spreads self. The snippet lacks coherent narrative or event.
A large polecat seen near West Patrick street bridge prompts residents to tighten poultry coops. Church Street School lists 349 pupils with Miss Pearl Bader added as assistant. Charles Grumbine, former C G and Santa Fe cashier, named superintendent and cashier of Central Railroad of Mexico. A group from Harmony Grove and Walkerville hunted in Catoctin mountains. Stecher Ramsburg reports cows ransack his Utica cornfield, destroying and eating much husked corn.
Twenty years ago the Animal Watch reported a panther terrorizing Baker Valley and Araby but it was identified as a big shepherd dog. The Francis Scott Key hotel was fully booked for Frederick Fair day with many applicants turned away. Frederick Fair drew a huge crowd as auto polo games drew excitement. Fire destroyed Calvin Hall barn near New Market with 3½ tons of hay burned and a loss over $2000.
Earl L Douglass argues that true worship centers on glorifying God and enjoying Him, a stance shaping daily life with cheerful confidence. The piece cites Christian teaching that joy follows from knowing God as Father and remaining steadfast under divine reign, praising joyful faith as the hallmark of true believers.
N A Lufburrow calls for ongoing giving and community sharing despite new taxes and worries. He argues many are better off and urges people to view needs clearly, grow kindness, and donate in many generous ways throughout the year.
A dinner on Oct candidate date at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel P Summers Mountaindale honored Pvt James W McBride stationed at Camp Pickett Va Those present included Pvt McBride and a host of Summers Pittinger and related families from Mountaindale Keymar and Lewistown plus guests Ruth Stull Elsie Wetzel Sterling Pittinger and La Rue Summers.
The piece weighs risks and possible recriminations over the Guadalcanal operation. It notes Admiral Nimitz’s cautious optimism as Japanese forces press near Guadalcanal, while praising the Navy and Marine capture of the Guadalcanal Tulagi area and outlining the strategic stakes. It cites Admiral King on taking risks and argues that decisive action, even at cost, bettered slow hesitation. The Solomons tally cited includes substantial enemy losses and shifted war aims, with full returns not yet in.
A long list of birth dates and historic anniversaries featuring John Adams, Cassius M. Clay, Amanda T. Jones, Horace F. Carpenter, John Lendrum Mitchell, John H. Finley, and others. Includes events such as the 1781 Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown and the 1864 Cedar Creek battle, with notes on modern commemorations and birthdays.
Washington. Oct 19. Private Willkie receives mock guidance from the Commander-in-Chief in this satirical column. It jokes about military life, personal rights, and political ties, warning that two years ahead will be hard while lampooning public figures and wartime personalities.
George Tucker writes from New York about actors on the street and in transit, noting Claude Rains Bert Whesley Boris Karloff and Vincent Price in casual sightings and describing Price as a democratic working man. The piece also mentions Bearded Price’s range from stage to subway life and hints at upcoming stage and screen versions of My Sister Eileen with Baltimore road company reports.
In both stage and screen versions the lead general role in Old Soldiers Never Die may be played by C Aubrey Smith, with Capt Paul Jones’s brother in the Army guidance. Natalie Shafer is tipped for the same fashion editor part in Paramount’s adaptation, while Follies Girl plans a New York full length musical with local talent and effects as the Mayor responds to public pleas.
A barefoot boy whistles with joy beneath an opalescent sky. A cow path winds to the ford as twilight glints on a tranquil scene. An owl cries, a tinkling bell rings, a firefly flashes, and the night hums with quiet wonder.
Local attorney Leslie N. Coblentz led a Middletown Public Library review of The Problems of Lasting Peace by Hoover and Gibson at the C Burr Artz Library. He outlined seven forces shaping peace and possible postwar structures, urging careful steps from disarmament to long term statecraft and noting a choice between peace or revenge. About fifty attendees, despite bad weather, attended the first of six fall book reviews.
Buckeystown Woman's Club gathers Friday afternoon at Mrs. Edmund Adams home with Mrs. Guy Bell presiding. Nineteen members and three guests attend. one new member is welcomed. Reading reports note The Reader's Digest, several short stories and two books. Programs cover Hooking Outlining Applique Patchwork Knitting Quilting with Fine Arts chair E E Remsberg. Next meeting slated for November 6 at Mrs George Knill's home.
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