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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1942
Page
4
A terse notice dated October 28, 1942 appears to indicate a writer or correspondence filed at an office in Freder ies ML. The fragmentary text provides little context beyond the date and filing location.
The article outlines a prewar Russian strategy to endure a total war, using deep mobile defenses and withdrawals to absorb German assaults. It argues Russia aimed to resist terror tactics, prolong the conflict, and exploit Western aid in an attrition war, while Germany threatens a broad front across the East.
The ongoing Guadalcanal conflict intensifies as Japanese reinforcements land and Marine forces clash. Airfield operations continue with Allied planes aiding the Solomons while leadership shifts from MacArthur to Nimitz. Both sides endure heavy losses, underscoring the ferocity and resilience on display in the Pacific theater.
A wartime letter from B. A. Lufburrow reflects on liberty, taxes, shortages, and wartime toil. It urges collective effort while noting uneven freedoms and ongoing mobilization. The piece underscores resolve to win the war despite enduring sacrifices and restrictions.
Today In Washington reports Willkie outlines a new internationalism. The piece praises his frank, forthright discussion of war aims, global strategy, and world peace, noting broad support across parties and urging a bold shift in policy. It acknowledges Republican isolationist tension while highlighting a growing internationalist sentiment.
Five decades ago on October 28 reports describe Hoffmans bakery fire on West Patrick street injuring an elderly man who fell through a trap door. Augustus Clem editor of Walkersville Enterprise faced recent sickness and a hand injury. The Frederick County Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association met to plan a January poultry show. A bear was brought to Kolb Bros. shop for dressing after a Virginia hunting trip by Lee Simmons.
Twenty years ago in The News column, October 28 1922 reports the Frederick YMCA entering its third year under current management with a $20,000 debt, hoping for repayment soon as stated by general secretary Rev Charles D Shaffer. Police raid arrests include eleven men, four of them Black, on bootlegging charges led by Sheriff James A Jones with Baltimore detectives. six in Frederick and five in Brunswick. Frederick High School soccer team wins 15 0 over Frederick Soccer Club. Arthur Forney leads Cadets with three goals. “The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come” at City Opera House draws a fair audience last night.
A dense list recounts historical anniversaries from 1791 to 1942, naming Erastus Fairbanks Henry Inman Simon Wolf Homer D Martin Moses Ezekiel Joseph B B DeLee and more, with notes on Harvard founding 1636 and Cleveland Statue of Liberty 1886. Also shows today’s birthdays from Maj. Gen. Upshur to Richard Folsom Cleveland and a dated horoscope predicting reform.
The article weighs Tokyo and Washington reports on a possible sea battle in the Solomons area. It notes claims of American carrier losses and Japanese hits while highlighting Wasp’s August losses and new carrier damage. It discusses looming fleet maneuvers near Santa Cruz Island and Guadalcanal with long range air bases possibly influencing outcomes.
Earl L. Douglass argues for spiritual resistance to Nazism, urging ordinary believers to light candles of faith and prayer to dispel darkness. He cites a pastor in Germany who has resisted Nazi salute, living as a beacon amid oppression and urging peaceful, persistent light over violent attempts to banish fear.
Bible verse reflection notes that walking in the Lord’s ways and keeping His charge will enable the reader to judge His house and keep the courts. The passage promises positions to walk among those who stand by, in Zechariah 3 7 as cited by Youne.
Washington notes an upcoming December conference with big and small food processors to map 1943 needs and containers. Shortages are blamed on labor and packaging supply, not farm output, with hints of rationing and centralized food administration.
County health authorities yesterday refused to declare typhoid danger past despite October floods. Dr E C Kefauver urged full vaccination, praised public compliance, and criticized slow sanitation work in Point of Rocks where outhouses and basements remain contaminated, while insisting boiled water practices continue until official notice.
Deeds filed: Margaret Land to Oliver B. Asher and wife for 10 dollars. John D. Eichelberger to Samuel H. Reed and wife for 100 dollars. Equity suit: Rebecca A Poole vs R Edward Poole for absolute divorce. Marriage licenses: John Ralph Lambert Jr 26 and Dorothy Martin Wiseman 27 Thurmont. Janofsky 34 divorced van Tielen Williams Henson 30 divorced Columbus Ohio. New Zealand ship crew to receive two pounds butter as dairymen gift.
New York gossip columns recount Garbo lookalikes on Fifth Avenue and Peruta Greco applying for citizenship. Tales of Paulette Goddard, Freddie the Mop enlisting, Diamond Big George’s night clubs, and RKO keys in a Paris stash evoke a bustling showbiz panorama.
East London South Africa reports a new saboteur type posing as electricity inspectors who enter private homes to inspect lights, then fix wires keeping houses in darkness. The article also notes common misuses of language and a playful word study on innovation.
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