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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1942
Page
2
The notice outlines a new victory tax for 1943 to fund postwar needs, with withholding on wages for all and credits for married and single filers. Deduction rules favor business expenses and certain losses while limiting charity gifts, and credits are available for dependents, life insurance, debt, and government bonds, plus possible postwar rebates.
Rear Admiral Emory S Land wartime maritime administrator said organizers should be shot at sunrise but did not intend labor or union references. The remark, made in New York before Investment Bankers Association, sparked labor backlash and misinterpretation claims. The Catoctin Club dinner in Washington noted officers for the year and planned Halloween events.
The Mayor and Aldermen of Frederick Maryland request parents and wives of service members to submit names and addresses for a nationwide holiday card mailing. Entries must arrive before November 1 and will be stored confidentially for mailing to the mayor's office at City Hall.
Charles K. Taylor described the Red Cross history at a Zonta Club meeting held at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. He traced its roots from 1000 AD through the Crimean War era, noting Florence Nightingale’s leadership and recognition, Henri Dunant’s advocacy, and Clara Barton’s Civil War work.
In 1881 the American Red Cross was organized in Washington to honor Dunant and flag the red cross on white. Mr. Taylor urged first aid training to provide immediate care for injuries until a doctor arrives, stressing rapid action for severe bleeding breathing stoppage and poisoning. Mrs Gaither P. Warfield will speak at the Francis Scott Key hotel next Monday. A Republicans mass meeting at Metropolitan Grove Hall in Gaithersburg featured Montgomery county candidates and remarks by Rev Ignatius Snowden and others including Walter Johnson and Clarence H. Small.
Bethel Busy Bees meet at the parish hall under president Mrs Charles Stull. Fifteen members and several visitors attend as Miss Elizabeth Angleberger reads a song and the Lords Prayer is recited. Two new members, Pauline Marit and Betty Clem, are welcomed. the group cancels its Hallowe en social this year. Refreshments follow. next meeting set for November 4 with Miss Margaret Siup as hostess.
Norfolk and Richmond faced reduced public transport as street car and bus operators walked out seeking AFL recognition from Virginia Electric and Power. About 53 vehicles ran at 8 am versus 166 normal. Navy buses aided workers heading to the Norfolk Navy Base amid widespread delays. Portsmouth reported no impact.
Seventh day Adventist readers and members joined a nationwide temperance effort to warn of the dangers of unrestricted liquor during wartime. Dr W F Schmidt announced the local action at a service in Washington DC linked movement with over 2300 churches. Speakers cited the demoralizing effect on armed forces and youth, economic waste, and moral decline, noting nine million dollars daily spent on illicit liquor and urging bonds to win the war.
Rev Paul Minnich Robinson of the Church of the Brethren spoke to the Kiwanis Club in Hagerstown on what motivates people. He outlined six drives including physical appetite recognition ambition thrill fear and devotion to a cause as the strongest force shaping behavior.
Mr and Mrs Edward Currens of 1 Elm street learn their daughter Miss M Virginia Currens is summoned to join WAACS and leave by October 31 for Des Moines Iowa The girl had been sworn into the AACS in Baltimore and the family also notes Ralph Currens joined cadet training and is sent to Nashville Tennessee The Currens family hails from Lancaster Pennsylvania with local employment at Serv U Save U Stores
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