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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1943
Page
4
The Frederick Md News-Post announces subscription rates and AP membership terms, reserves rights for republication, and states corrections policy. It notes communications require real name, and that the paper is entered as second class matter on Monday September 6 1943.
The 1774 meeting at Carpenter's Hall Philadelphia formed the Continental Congress with Peyton Randolph as President and Charles Thomson as secretary. Patrick Henry opened with an inspiring speech, and the Congress evolved into a leading representative body, imperfect yet reflecting American opinion and changeable every two years.
Labor Day marks the traditional turning point toward fall with the summer vacation season ending and a return to work and study. Despite lingering wartime constraints on travel and gasoline, factories will hum as Labor Day signals the end of leisure and the start of harvest and school preparations.
An 18 voting age proposal faces wide support and strong arguments about readiness. Proponents argue youth combat experience shows maturity, while critics fear impulsive judgment and insufficient political study. The piece notes possible shifts in responsibilities and cautions about varied youth readiness.
Washington observes the voluntary resignation of William M. Jeffers, rubber director, who drafted a successor, fixed a transfer date, and ensured a practical, speedy decision process. He trained Col. Bradley Dewey to take over as his assistant and returned to running the Union Pacific, leaving a resolved synthetic rubber program and a clear countrywide example of decisive leadership.
The passage praises youths for their work on political and government questions during the war. It notes the sisters and girlfriends aiding the effort, and suggests steady employment after the war might benefit them more than securing the vote. The tone honors their civic engagement and wartime contribution.
Judges Vinson and Lynch with county commissioners and grand jury visited Colonel L V Baughman’s farm this afternoon and were hosted there. The grand jury also toured Montevue Hospital. An unusual sight on Market street was a hand organ and monkey attracting attention as street pianos fade. The Maryland School for the Deaf begins fall session on the 12th with no faculty changes except one new articulation teacher. C P Tetric Tight Cott Company received a large upgraded dynamo from Fort Wayne Ind and will install it immediately.
Twenty years ago Frederick reports a bold midnight to seven am robbery at C E Cline furniture and undertaking cash safe explosion yielding about 75 dollars. Red Cross fund in Frederick County reaches 500 dollars after first day. Akron couple welcomes a son born September 5. Leah Baird arrives for a local appearance with The Destroying Angel. Frederick county schools expect enrollment to exceed 13 000.
History notes celebrate figures like Lafayette and Jane Addams with birth and death dates, plus milestones such as Oberlin College admitting women and John Hay's diplomatic notes. Birthdays include Claire Chennault, John Bricker, Arthur Train, and Joseph Kennedy, among others, with scattered historical events and discoveries across years.
The article notes nerves in Nazi command as Allied pressure grows from Italy to France and the Mediterranean, with raids possible anywhere along vast coastlines. It also reports Japanese fear of a potential home-front bombing as air campaigns reach Car Nicobar and targets near Sumatra, Burma, and the Indies.
A sermon urging Christian principles in industry and international relations. It argues many leaders neglect religion when solving global and labor issues and stresses loving one’s neighbor to bring peace.
Junk text provides a garbled lesson on word usage and pronunciation. The obituary confirms Julian William Mack, a retired judge of the United States Court of Appeals, died today at the Fifth Avenue Hotel after a brief illness.
National Resources Planning Board urges early planning for reconversion from war to peace. It stresses decentralization beyond federal scope, local leadership, and reusing 18 billion in new plant capacity. It highlights contracts cancelation policy, and examples from Denver Buffalo Salt Lake City Puget Sound shipbuilding and aluminum plants.
Asthma results from pollen and irritants. summer and fall pollenaggravated attacks linked to hay fever. Treatment aims to reduce hypersensitivity, with injections and epinephrine or ephedrine for attacks. Inhaled remedies such as stramonium smoke and medicated steam offer relief in mild cases.
The Middletown Holding Corporation board led by G Harlen Dinterman authorizes a pro rata 5 percent payment to registered holders of certificates of beneficial interest outstanding Aug 31. The payout totals $25,887.21, the ninth distribution, bringing total repayments to old depositors to $262,893.89, seen as greater than if the bank’s affairs had remained with a receiver.
Precipitation in the last 24 hours ends at 8 a m with trace. September precipitation to date is 11 inches, deficit to Sept 1 is 9.04 inches. Normal September is 3.05 inches. September 1942 recorded minus 2.97 inches. Yesterday’s high was 89 and last night low 65, a year ago 82 and 65. Sun sets at 7:34 p m, rises 6:43 a m. Moon sets 2:15 p m tomorrow. Rivers Monocacy and Potomac are clear at Ceresville and Knoxville.
A marriage license has been issued at Westminster to Henry E. Kelm and Edna A. Williams, Key marriage.
Fifty nine children completed the vacation reading course at the C Burr Artz Library in the Children's Room. Diplomas were presented by Miss A Drucilla Worthington and Miss Harriet Kolb with ribbons, tying the program to the Victory Garden theme and sparking reading and gardening interest among the youngsters.
A reflective note from N. A. Lufburrow pondering monthly news vigor and reader appetite. The writer contrasts past dull reports with future desire for surprising, engaging headlines and consistent monthly intrigue.
London pubs reportedly run sweepstakes on bomber losses and enemy air battles. Patrons hush for BBC news casts, then loudly tally who won the money as the wartime garbled updates play. The winner buys drinks for all.
Lake Tanganyika in East Central Africa is the longest freshwater lake in the world, reaching about 454 miles in length. The vast body lies along the border of multiple nations and supports diverse ecosystems and communities.
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