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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1944
Page
4
The News newspaper shows standard editorial policy requesting real names with communications and announcing wartime era publication on a Tuesday dated September 5 1944. The notice emphasizes accuracy, correction of errors, and Associated Press credit, with Freder ick Maryland postal details.
The text portrays Germany nearing collapse as Allied forces outnumber and outgun them. It cites Allied artillery, air power, and mobility, plus German food and munitions shortages, predicting rapid German defeat and inability to defend homeland.
September brings cooler air and autumn energy as harvests rise and crops sell. The note urges communities to start fall and winter programs, support servicemen, and recruit volunteers to strengthen hometown efforts and local prosperity.
A recent notice says 15 percent of overseas mail is misaddressed and many errors occur on letters to servicemen. It urges careful addressing since service members eagerly await letters from home and are unsettled when deliveries fail.
The voice praises those who cheer others success and condemn cheating. It argues that achievement by honest means does not prove greed and that genuine praise should accompany fair competition among people. The writer, LUFBURROW, emphasizes integrity over cynical reaction to success.
A child makes an unkind remark about a grown up and the family navigates response. The article contrasts a punitive reaction with a gentler approach that reduces embarrassment. It suggests showing mild embarrassment to dilute the impact while avoiding harsh punishment.
Washington lauds Secretary Hull and Marshal Stalin for the Finland Russia truce seen as a milestone in international behavior. The United States pressed for an honorable peace for Finland and removal of Russia as an enemy from its borders.
A lesson on vocabulary practice focusing on the word Turbulent with synonyms such as disturbed agitated and roused to violent commotion. It contrasts calm regions becoming unsettled and cites Milton as a quotation source.
September 5 1894 The Republican Congressional nominating convention of the Sixth district opened at City Opera House with Dr S T Haffner presiding George L Wellington was nominated on the second ballot after Frederick county delegation voted for John C Motter on the first Editor Reno S Harp delivered a speech A rumor of a man being thrown from a brewery window into Carroll Creek caused alarm but proved false A local attorney Reno Sharp formerly of the Examiner opened a practice Eugene Wiafafner cigar maker from Lehreveville faced knife attack near Schlesslime kiln Chas Harrison and Chay Grove story ends with a bandit scene ending when the horseman fled
Miss Mary H Newman former Librarian at Frederick County Free Library completed a seven week study program at the Chautauqua School in New York and has returned to the area. A sale of property on North Market Street between Fourth and Fifth streets, known as 410-12, owned by David F Mayne, is announced to the Lee Chevrolet Sales Company for a modern garage and service station. C Klein notes the county has appointed a district forest warden for western counties by State Forester F W Besleys.
Weekly Book Review discusses Violet Sweet Haven author of Gentle men of Japan and other works. The piece highlights her background in Asia, wartime experiences, and research driven portrait of Japanese strategy in the Pacific. Also notes reviews of Treaty Ports and Tar Set Island and mentions John Brophy.
Anglo American French forces push toward German Reich from Swiss border to North Sea as Gothic Line yields. Allied reports cite rapid advances into Belgium Netherlands and western Germany while Riviera forces push toward Lyon. Norway and Balkans remain focal points as Eisenhower hints liberation and possible moves to block German escape.
Washington essay critiques surplus war property sales proposed to fund debt reduction. It argues 15 billion dollars from surplus sales would not meaningfully cut the national debt and warns earmarking receipts would require higher future spending and taxes. It contrasts public perception with budget realities and notes Treasury opposition to debt retirement schemes.
York author journalist born Utica 51. Doris Kenyon screen star born Syracuse 47. Dr Frank B. Jewett Bell scientist born Pasadena 65. Ila Weeks president Univ of South Dakota born Scotia 43. Rev Charles D Fulton Nashville Presbyterian missions secretary born Japan 52. Geoffrey Parsons New York editorial writer born there 63. Today speaks of a joyous calm native influence, lifelong fortunate life with lofty ideas and a turn toward music and poetry.
Dorothy Dix muses on marriage’s odd pull and the paradox of divorce trends. She notes women seek marriages despite discontent, while men drift into wedlock, often unaware of their choices, and survivor logic nudges both toward a second try.
A compact list of historical birthdays and events spans 1833 to 1942. Notable entries include John G Carlisle born in Kentucky, and events such as the 1775 Willamsburg theatre opening and the 1781 Lynnhaven Bay naval action. Other items note Gen Sam Houston’s Texas presidency and the 1939 start of Polish massacres referenced in the era’s reporting.
A reflective nugget on marriage noting widows abound while eligible widowers are rare, suggesting wives are essential yet scarce and that marriage remains the best consolation when life underwhelms. The piece playfully muses on men, expectations, and life’s deserts with a wry tone.
Detour Detour Cpl Leroy Flickinger from Camp Polk La is home on furlough. His brother John Flickinger is somewhere in England. Mrs Harvey Shryock recovering after hospital operation. Mr and Mrs W F Wiley and Herman Wiley of Cincinnati Ohio visited Harford County Md. Mrs Roy Baumgardner returned from Gettysburg hospital. Kenneth Dinterman US Marine Corps son of Harry and, is home on furlough. Mr and Mrs Thomas Dyer and family from Trenton NJ spent weekend with Elgie DeBerry. Mrs Enda Barker Pleas ent guest of DeBery. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Johnson and family of Baltimore visiting James Coleman. Carl John Johnson visiting parents on furlough. Arthur Lowman injured diving in creek. John T Myerly of Hagerstown visited his mother Mrs W C Miller.
HAL BOYLE reports from France as American officers discover a captured Nazi supply warehouse outside Orleans. Amid portraits of Hitler Goering and Himmler the room also holds caricatures and drawings while supply officers pick usable enemy materiel for their outfits. Two MPs guard the scene and a hungry police dog ends up in care of a major after the Armee withdrew.
In a fragmentary exchange, a speaker recalls German forces consuming rations rapidly while soldiers faced hunger. A companion derides the Germans for leaving six cases of soda water in a basement, lamenting the absence of ingredients to mix it with and criticizing the supply choices.
Public figure on screen and radio recalls fear at first TV appearance noting her mother and father could see her every action. The piece likens daily life to God watching us on a universal screen and urges guarding thoughts to keep a bright countenance.
A concise devotional note cites Job 37 16 and Scott praising evening clouds as God tinged with gold. It reflects on recognizing divine artistry in nature, urging gratitude for the Creator’s perfect knowledge and handiwork evident in the skies.
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