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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1943
Page
4
A wartime edition of The News of Frederic City in Maryland from Friday October 22 1943. The front matter includes statements on Associated Press use and correction policy, with publication details and post office classification. The page centers on general news communication rules and credit practices for syndicated material.
Reports say Partisans led by Tito claim gains in Zagreb and Istria but face strong German reinforcements in the north coastal zones. The Tito army, numbering about 200000 with 150000 active fighters, remains at odds with Mihailovich’s royalist force, yet both oppose Hitler and may unite when Allies arrive.
The article cites Col James Goodwin Hall of the Eighth Air Force stating photo reconnaissance has prepared maps for the second front with major British input. It notes 75 percent of enemy knowledge comes from recon flights, with 176 German air fields photographed in six days, dummy aircraft on fields, a synthetic rubber plant destroyed by Flying Fortresses, and high losses among reconnaissance crews but resupply success for many downed pilots.
A compact Q and A style item listing origins of farewell phrases, numbers of American carriers sunk, Azores area and population, timing of Rome’s temporal power, and Maryland’s nickname, with a brief mention of Vichy claims about Fritz Saucker as reported from London on October 21.
Washington reports that General George Marshall presented military facts to 490 senators and a similar briefing to 200 industrialists and editors. He stressed the high cost and difficulty of invasion, air war in Europe, and Pacific battles, while asserting unwavering eventual victory. He described a cautious but confident mood among leaders.
The report states French premier Laval promised Germany there would be no additional requests for manpower in 1945. It notes Laval delivered at least 1,200,000 French men to the German labor service BULWE, and the claim is presented as a reportable assertion from contemporary sources. The piece reflects wartime collaboration narratives circulating at the time.
Excerpts from the October 22, 1893 issue note a fire destroying a local mill three miles below Frederick Junction on the Baltimore and Ohio line, with unknown cause and visible flames near the city. Also recorded are ministerial officers elected at the Reform church meeting, Col John B Lhumius a notable former legislator and county official death, Dr H F Getzendanner elected to some medical school honor, and three sections of Barnum's circus passing Frederick Junction en route to a larger show, drawing many people.
From the October 22 1973 issue a fragment notes the former home of a mothvader and Sisters Ao, the Synod Potomae of the Reformed church, and Hood College recent campus additions including two pillars at the southwest entrance and two paved walks along Broadbeck Drive.
Bern reports the Vatican declined to hand over refugees to Germany and Nazis reportedly bowed to the decision. The list includes anti fascist Ferrugers and foreign nationals fearing Nazi retaliation. Musk name Pietro Mascagni sought sanctuary. lateran Pact context noted, Badoglio government recognized, German occupation altered the pact dynamics.
The Townsend estate of about 105 acres atop Catoctin Mountain at Gapland was deeded Thursday to the Maryland Virginia Eldership of the Churches of God. The property spans Frederick and Washington counties and contains the remains of the former stone buildings and the War Correspondents Monument. The foreclosed estate formerly owned by the late George Alfred Townsend now transfers after court record.
A muddled notice lists recipients Pierce Ho Gaver and Kenneth Twenty for a ROTC award at the University of Mars. Both graduates of Frederick High School, they completed last June and will enter West Point next July.
Berlin observations to Swedish papers warn of a Russian offensive in the north and a possible German defense line south of Narva Estima. They predict renewed northern attacks along the Leningrad front, with risks of retreat to the Narva Isthmus and potential uprisings in the Baltic states.
Kayite Court News reports a bill of complaint filed by Abram Kaplan vs The Grangers Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Frederick County seeking set aside and declare praisement null. Marriages list Reary Whiten and Charlotte Keyes, Charles Comter and E Faye Donahue, Clyde Titman and Clara Burker, Oldrich Tokar and Janet Adelzeberger. Property deeds include Emma Wertheimer Groff to Jacob Ramsburg, Unaries Clemison et al to O Jackson Pearce, and Iwan Bentzel as administrator to Simon Stavis. sums range from 1 000 to 9 308 dollars.
Mrs Leslie Stull hosted Bethel Busy Bees with 18 members and visitors attending. President Mrs Charles C T Stull led a song service and scripture reading, a prayer, and a report on jars for Inner Mission. A committee of Thelma Grushan, Mrs Clade Stull, and Misthur Lambert was formed to prepare Christmas boxes for service members.
A public sale event announced with an out of town guest and Joe Stephens' orchestra providing music. Attendance expected around a crowd of two thousand. The sale is scheduled to run from nine until one at the State Armory during a Catholic service crusade period.
Washington reports quote President Roosevelt suggesting a tariff on Haitian natural rubber to shield American synthetic tires. Analysts debate whether the remark hints at a fifth term bid or retirement plans, amid broader wartime economic issues and potential policy moves after his White House tenure. The piece also notes Yale and Harvard connections in Philippine leadership, plus a look at non-stop U S Army transport flights between Australia and India and prewar routes across Asia and the Pacific.
Today in history lists birthdays and notable events from 1759 to 1993 including Thomas Cooper John Forsyth Sam Houston and Roosevelt milestones. Birthdays feature Oscar L Chapman Mary A Cheek Oscar Griswold Constance Bennett and others with brief notes on origin and age.
A brief note on improving usage with tips on common errors in pronunciation spelling and meaning. Today's focus word is Inanition meaning exhaustion from lack of food as in a Bronte quote illustrating near sickness from hunger.
The piece urges collective effort for the war, contrasting isolationist views with realism and calling for drive and vigor to win. It notes a marriage license issued in Rockville to George T. Johnson Jr. and Annie V. Owens, and mentions a mobile x ray and field operating unit aiding seriously wounded Americans on battlefields.
Dr Thomas D D argues aging in Europe and America has been degraded and must be restored to dignity through war effort. He cites historical views from Plato to Browning, contrasts Eastern reverence, and urges study of aging biology to slow decay, improve comfort, and prepare the elderly for home front service.
Earl Douglass reflects on finding value where it is overlooked. Stories of paintings and diamonds found where least expected illustrate that opportunity lies near, not in distant places. The piece urges readers to train their eyes to spot potential in everyday surroundings.
A devotional note quotes II Chronicles 6 19 urging God to heed the prayer of the servant and the supplication offered before him. It adds a saying that more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of, attributed to Tennozon.
As aging progresses, cellular structure and chemistry alter, inhibiting oxidation and slowing decay. Future geriatrics may postpone senescence or ease its effects through these discoveries. Medical care and understanding already improve comfort in the later stages of life.
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