Today In Washington Farm price controls disrupt Congress plans
David Lawrence reports Roosevelt’s request to legislate farm price controls disrupts campaign dynamics for House and Senate members. Many senators up for reelection face rivals, while incumbents struggle to campaign at home. The piece notes the President’s move, potential indirect enforcement, and the War Labor Board’s wage stabilization as context for this political clash.
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Washington
Congress
David Lawrence
Washington, Sept. Id
Roosevelt
House
Senate
David Lawrence House
Farm
Mr Roosevelt
War Labor Board
Japanese Attack on Siberia Could Turn War tide
The article weighs a possible Japanese invasion of Siberia from Manchukuo as a dual threat and chance for the Allies. It notes Japan’s withdrawn forces in China, Tojo’s rise, and the strategic impact on Russia, Britain, and the United States. If war breaks, air strikes from Vladivostok to Tokyo and new Allied offensives in Burma and the South Pacific could follow.
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Siberia
Japan
Manchukuo
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Syutha
Togo
Tojo
Germany
Russia
Germmany
Vladivostok
Tokyo
Siberian
United Nations
Burma
South Pacific
Ambiguous English Lesson Words and Daily Vocab
A fragmented lesson note lists misused terms such as bake versus know how to bake, mispronunciations like massacre, and spelling tips for poll. It contrasts sole and Lycconyms and hints at daily word mastery with an inscrutable incorrect term about incapability to be understood.
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Bey
Fifty Years Ago Highlights From Local News
Fifty years ago Claudia Nusz at Frederick Knitting Mills cut 851 dozen stocking tops, a peak feat since the mills began. Lampe's Creamery held its annual ice cream treat with a race of appetites. J J Handley won over Charles Isanogic, Ed M Webster close behind. A Braddock man found and returned a lost pocketbook containing $42. Brookhill Public School opened with 60 pupils, G Lind Maines principal, Roger Harley assistant. Republican County Central Committee met to choose a new chairman after Purnell Sr’s resignation. Dr St Halfner named successor.
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Matos Watnta
Netod
Claudia Nusz
Frederick Knitting Mills
Lampe’s Creamery
Charles Isanogic
Roger Harley
Republican County Central Committee
Grand Jury
Corn House
Wooh. Purnell, Sr
ST. Halfner
J. HH. Lampe
Tegen Wi Te
GB. Graig
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columes Of The News
Twenty years ago on September 10 1922 Columes of the News report Charles Bowlus near Airyview east of Middletown lacerated by a car he was walking when struck and hurled into stones the driver did not stop. A tennis match at Catocin Country Club vs Cumberland drew 2000 spectators with Cantoron star Harry LeGore winning. two Cumberland players lost in tight sets. Mountaindale fair drew about 2000 attendees with special cars from Frederick and Turmont. Rumors of a Horsey Distillery warehouse raid near Burkittsville failed as Sheriff James A. Jones and deputies spent the night in the mountains.
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Charles Bowlus
Airyview
Middletown
Catoctin
New York Garbage Scows Abandoned Since 1984
New York has not dumped garbage into the sea for eight years as scows were abandoned in 1984. Waste is now disposed of on Rikers Island Sound View Bronx incinerators across the five boroughs. A War Productions Board freezing order on firearms sparked a racket selling secondhand guns at high prices. Clark Gable’s Army status is quiet with a plan for a Garden relief show that may be blocked by the Army.
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George Tucker
New York
Rikers Island
Sound View
Bronx
Five Boroughs
War Productions Board
Colt Firearms
WPB
FBI
Colt Police
Clark Gabie
Gable
Garden
Washington
Bureau of Standards
Sweden
Eire
Stalingrad Battle Threats Fed by Westward Heights
The article argues Berlin overplays German gains west of the Volga fortress, noting the Studuno Yablonoski hills form a decisive barrier. Loss of the western hill bastion would threaten a break into Stalingrad, potentially halving Soviet defense and delaying Hitler’s winter push as the battle drags on like Verdun.
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Berlin
Stalingrad
Moscow
Studuno-Yablonoski
UN- Yudchunabl
Offerue Nes
Blaingrad
Hitler
Rsk
Volga
Caspian
Baku
Astrakan
Caucasus
Iran
Iraq
Vorardince
Lower Volga
Don Line
Verdun
Petain
Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass and Advice Theme
A college professor counsels students by asking what they want to do and urging them to pursue it. He argues most people aim to do right and are satisfied when guided to follow their desires, while noting risks and the limits of knowing true lasting happiness. Copyright Babson Newspaper Synd.
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Earl L. Douglass
D. C
Babson Newspaper
Luf's Stuff Reflects On Shifting Job Fortunes
The piece contrasts past job scarcity with today’s wartime demand, noting how conditions now push thousands into duties tied to war while many could not find work before. It comments on the broad changes affecting employment and daily life during the era.
A Nation Moves Toward Vocations and Civil Service
The writer reflects on workers draining wages amid crowds and the shift toward jobs for those who study and plan ahead. He emphasizes the value of early preparation and vocational choices, urging readers to think ahead in peaceful times. N. A. Lufburrow.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Why Buy Now He Asks by Babson Park
Roger W Babson urges readers to prepare for winter by buying warm clothing and essentials now. He argues current war production and transport constraints will tighten supply, urging early purchase of sweaters coats overshoes and heavy footwear to avoid shortages and support merchants and railroads.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mase
Washington
Grandmother
Jeremiah
BEW Masterminds War Behind The War column
Robert Ruark reports on the Board of Economic Warfare BEW led by Henry Wallace, detailing BEW’s missions to aid the Allies, manage exports and imports, and provide military guidance. It covers divisions, supply challenges, and BEW’s role in shaping economic aspects of wartime strategy.
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Robert Ruark
Washington
Board of Economic Warfare
BEW
Henry Wallace
Army and Navy Journal
Wallace
United Nations
War
State
Navy
Commerce
Treasury and Agriculture
Inter-American Affairs
War Production Board
Office of
U. S
Far East
Today In History Anniversarys and Birthdays Highlight
A compendium of historical anniversaries lists birthdates and deaths of notable figures from John J. Crittenden to Isaac Funk, with entries for Randall Gibson, William T Harris, Joseph Wheeler, Charles Sanders Peirce, and others, plus events from 1755 to 1937. Also noted are today’s birthdays of Maj Gen Henry J F Miller and others, and a horoscope with a note on industry and prudence.
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John J. Crittenden
Kentucky
Versailles
Randall Lee Gibson
New Orleans
U.S
William T. Harris
St. Louis
U. S
Killingly
Conn
Joseph Wheeler
Alabama
Augusta
Charles Sanders Peirce
Cambridge
Mass
Isaac K. Funk
New York Publishing House
Clifton
Ohio
Nova Scotia
England
Prussia
Oliver Hazard Perry
Lake Erie
Elias Howe
Boston
Whittier
Barbara Fritcnne
University of Chicago Incorporated
Chicago
New York
Geneva
Henry J. F. Miller
Air Corps
Alloways
N. J
Frederic A. Delano
National Resources Planning Board
China
Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Avondale
Dean Lynn H. Hough
Drew Theological Seminary
New Jersey
Cadiz
Robert E. Speer
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Huntingdon
Oliver E. Baker
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Tiffin
Arthur H. Compton
University of Chicago
Wooster
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Ois Wat
Frederick Mid
R Charce
Orego
United States
Columes of the News
Manhattan
Kiek L. Bimpeon
Babson
Britain
Pub. Financial Bureau
Edson
Peter Edson
Solomons
America
Board of Economic Warfare Analysis
Axis
Vommer
Ant
South America
Pat
Orr
Eco
Jerome N. Frank
Franz Werfel
Hollywood
Czechoslovakia
Hii
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