25 Oct 1943
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1943
Page
1
Distribution of more than 30009 War Ration Book Four applications starts today as school children bring blanks to homes. Families use one form for up to eight members, with larger families needing extra copies. Applicants must present Book Three and complete all fields before issuance.
A Japanese bomber operating near American positions on Attu Island in the Aleutians was attacked by a Navy patrol bomber and probably damaged yesterday afternoon October 25, the Navy reported. The incident occurred near the international date line.
The Tokyo Diet announced plans to consolidate national power and mobilize for total war. The broadcast described a move toward unifying the nation into a single wartime effort, signaling a broad structural shift in policy.
Steady showers push October precipitation past two inches marking the wettest month since May. Rains may continue with increasingly cold weather as Fishing Creek remains largely unchanged and reservoir levels fall about 16 to 17 feet below capacity.
Hood College hosted an Evangelical and Reformed service in Brodneck Hall with Rev. Hobart D. McKechan praising the touch of Christ as uplifting and transformative. The Hood College Choir, directed by Alex Gillanan, performed as Henry T. Wade accompanied on the organ.
County draft boards announce delinquents from Boards One and Two after failure to comply with Selective Service rules. Names include Ward Mathias Dinterman, Leon Adams Edwards, Ralph Edward Lescalleet, James Wilson Crothers, James Hamilton Eyler, Garfield Harry Miles. Delinquents face classification into 1-A or 4-E and induction or work duties. two registrants already entered the Army.
Between 200 and 240 youths and adults attended the dedication at Camp Baker on Braddock Mountain. Rev William C Raval presided and Dr Ignatius Bjorlee spoke. The camp was given to Boy and Girl Scouts by Mr and Mrs Holmes D Baker in memory of their son Holmes D Baker Jr. Louise Hendriexson and Donald Davis spoke for Girl and Box Scouts. Betty Marendt presented an American flag from the Senior Service Girl Scouts. Donald Davis received the flag and it was raised by Leslie Burger Jr and Bruce McLennan. The ceremony ended with a prayer by Rev Samuel S Johnston and a picnic followed. Guests could inspect the camp’s 11-acre site and buildings.
Senator Connally urged the United States to join free and sovereign nations in collective security to prevent aggression and preserve world peace. He argued isolation has failed and urged a global pattern shaped by free nations rather than U.S. blueprinting others' actions.
RAF Mosquitoes bombed targets in the Ruhr and Rhineland with all planes returning safely. Berlin radio said American four engine bombers based in Italy attacked southern Germany, Austria, and Hungary on the previous day, as a five nation air offensive loomed. The RAF communique gave no further details and noted mine laying in enemy waters.
Washington October 25 The Senate Judiciary committee hears dust up over poll taxes with one bloc seeking abolition as a voting prerequisite while another opposes it. The debate yields no repealer as lawmakers invite both sides to present legal arguments on constitutional aspects this week.
The Ways and Means committee voted against raising estate and gift taxes. The administration sought about 400 million dollars, but the panel rejected the proposal and kept current tax levels.
The United Mine Workers report most of the mines will be back in operation by midweek after an unauthorized walkout affected plants in Tennessee, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. Sayreton and other locals voted to return to work at meetings yesterday.
Reports describe fierce fighting on the Italian front with Allied and German forces clashing near Sparanise and Vallurro. American heavy bombers struck Tirana while Montgomerys Eighth Army advanced to threaten Isernia and flank German positions as Fifth Army repelled multiple counterattacks.
Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelt had a slight fever of six tenths of a degree with residual aches from grippe. His physician Rear Admiral Ross T. McIntire said he probably would be able to rise and work in his study this afternoon as he had no regular schedule or appointments today. The illness began last Friday.
Unclear OCR text reports a change in leadership with a new general member and resignation nearby. Readable details are sparse and entities are unreliable in this fragment.
Ww Marshall Staub appeals an adverse magistrate decision in a corporate charge for failing to connect about 16 properties on Fast Fifth Street Klinehart Alley and Middle Alley to the principal sanitary sewer system. Trial noted April 21 with a $10 fine. appeal filed by attorney Jacob Holiback.
London October 25 British exchange ships Empress of Russia and Drottningholm carrying prisoners of war from Germany arrived safely in the Firth of Forth after a weather tip aided transfer last week. A third ship Atlantis carrying a portion of returning Americans was expected to reach a British port later today.
The Justice Department reminded men under 26 who have not complied with the Selective Services Act to report by the deadline or face prosecution or fee reduction. Those ages 26 to 45 will be classified 1-A, but induction depends on military acceptance.
Howard F Virts petitions for a writ of habeas corpus alleging his daughter Margerie Lonite Virts age 8 is unlawfully detained by Mr and Mrs John Grantland at 108 Light Street Baltimore Associate Judge Patt M Schnauffer ordered the writ Returnable Wednesday morning 10 oclock in Covenant Court filed through Clifton Wirts and Sherman P Bowers attorneys Pennsy
A weather bulletin warns of strong winds and rain turning heavy across south Florida within the next 24 hours as a trough over the Caribbean Sea and Bahamas affects the area including Miami and the coast.
A fragmented 1940s wartime clipping mentions a supervisor in the di-counin eastern West Virginia district of the War Food Administration. The text records a Matina Lorre for duty and references local wartime food program supervision.
Desperate efforts by German forces in late October 1943 stalled as the Red Army pressed toward Krivoi Rog and Melitopol. Soviet breakthroughs around Zaporizhzhia and the Dnieper bend threatened German positions, with Dnepropetrovsk and Nikopol flagged as at risk. German command admitted retreat as Soviets surged in waves across the southern front.
The Honey 16 ton light tan scout car measures 1412 feet long by 7 feet high and 714 feet wide, named the "General Stuart" for the Lehi tank with a 3% inch gun. It is fully refitted with two 31-cal guns, tracks steel-hinged, crew of four, and is machine equipped with automatic gear shifts to boost speed, tactics, and maneuverability.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.