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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1942
Page
4
A compact digest from the historic newspaper page, presenting a concise item drawn from the readable text. It preserves names, places, and dates where available, delivering a period voice and sharp, fact-focused phrasing.
Frederick Maryland paper notes subscription pricing for six months and three months with rates listed. Includes policy statements from the editor and a note about correspondence requiring real names. Dated Wednesday October 7 1942.
Paul Tabori argues that teaching history to Europe must replace hate with understanding. He proposes burning biased school books and promoting cross border pilgrimages to show shared humanity, costing less than battleships and aiming to reduce postwar conflict. He asserts U S children enjoy liberty while Europe suffers under factionalism.
A compact note on common word misuse and pronunciation tips. It discusses misused terms like right jeg and leg, mispronunciations such as dianogose, and hints at syllable stress and vowel patterns. It also includes stray examples and a dubious quotation attributed to H. G. Wells.
A very large crowd attended the Alst Bros cattle sale near Cheltenham on Monday. Bidding was brisk with high prices. Nevers sold from 60 to 95 per head average 55. Cows brought 190 to 200 average 153 per head while two bulls sold for 142.50. These cows were back springers and milk adds value. Total sale 94 160 dollars. John W Nuil auctioneer.
Washington columnist Peter Edson urges readers to start budgets and keep receipts dating to 1942. He explains the 1943 tax changes mean millions must file returns and that detailed record keeping boosts deductions, listing key items from medical bills to charitable contributions and interest, with emphasis on the Victory tax and new rates.
The automotive industry turned over more than 40,000 tons of dormant metal scrap and 297,000 tons of productive scrap to steel mills in the first quarter of the intensified program.
Oct 21 1892 Frederick today marks Columbus landing 400th anniversary. Offices banks schools closed and flags flown city hall hosts program with speeches by Baker Dunainaine Prof Tilton Maulsby and GHI and music. Young Men’s Bible Society elects Myers city elector. First donation day for Home for the Aged next Wednesday as home readies for residents. A New London M E church fire scare damaged interior but extinguished by crowd. About 1590 attend Bayard address at City Opera House with parade and illuminated route. several injured in dining incident.
Twenty years ago portions from The News columns note a record cold night on October 2 1922 with a near 29 degree low and a thin ice skim. Denials address panther reports in Bakers Valley while Hood College seniors raise 560 at a fair booth toward a building fund. Real estate of the late William H Adam is sold at court with J Bern ard McClellan buying 5730 for 142 44 West Patrick and Charles H Klipp paying 2775 for 265 67 West Patrick.
A compilation of notable dates from 1784 to 1949 including births of William H. Allen Henry M. Shreve Samuel F. Smith James A. Beaver Charles A. Stephens Will Carlton and others. Also lists events such as Congress moving to Princeton 1784 Old Ironsides launched 1797 Edison patent 1879 and Yerkes Observatory opening 1897. Includes today’s birthdays and a brief horoscope noting fortunes and hard work ahead.
The piece discusses British and American actions against Axis submarines since the war began, noting 330 Aggy subs sunk or damaged. It weighs why Britain released the figure, cites propaganda aims, and links U-boat morale to broader Nazi stability, asking if Germany’s home front shows signs of strain as winter nears.
The Maryland Health Department urges households to inspect for accident hazards before winter. Dr. R. H. Riley emphasizes precautions to prevent home accidents that cause illness or injury, including ladder safety, lighting, keeping medicines and poisons out of reach, labeling hazards, securing chemicals, and safe electrical practices.
Washington notes praise for civilian air transport as military logistics expand. American transport planes shorten mail and casualty routes, train thousands, and coordinate with Army and Navy, enabling rapid global reach and maintenance of war communications.
In New York at the Longacre Theater I found opening night for Let Freedom Sing lively yet divisive. Critics balk at the show’s scenery while praising the economical backdrops and lighting, and actors Berni Gould and Phil Leeds receive varied mentions as the audience jests with the topical revue.
Home safety guidance stresses vigilance while handling flames and hot objects. Readers are urged to follow precautions suited to their house and family, stay focused on tasks, watch steps, and proceed with care to prevent fires.
President Secretary Stephen Early said Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt plans a possible London trip in the future. She indicated she would go if she could be of useful service, but she left the date indefinite.
New titles debut at Artz Library including Marquis Childs interpretation of Washington since 1932 and Rebecca Yancey Williams humorous autobiography Carry Me Back. Mary Elizabeth Osborns Days Beyond Recall is a Catskills tale of Gwendolen Hewitt and Russell Haynes. George Leicester Thomass Genealogy of the Thomas Family traces 197 pages with connections to Mrs Margaret Thomas Artz and the C Burr Artz Library.
A reflection on confusing physical symptoms with spiritual faults. The piece argues irritation and poor temper often stem from bodily weakness like fatigue digestion or sleep loss, not lack of character. It urges addressing health factors before judging moral failings.
Local notice highlights the Thomas family, including C Newton Thomas C Silas Thomas Frederick and George C Thomas, described as male descendants of three Thomas lines near the city, with emphasis on wisdom from advice and life.
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