Right of appeal in selective service narrowed
Washington reports that the right to appeal in the selective service system has been narrowed. A government appeal agent explains that appeals are now possible only if a board member dissented, contrasting with prior rules. The change is portrayed as a tightening that could affect registrants and dependents seeking redress.
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David Lawrence
Washington
National Selective Service
Hershey
General Hershey
Boards of Appeal
Board of Appeals
United States
Hia
Draft policy kept steady as younger men seen in field
Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey announces maintenance of 1943 draft induction rate, indicating more married men or more youths aged eighteen and nineteen will be drafted. Army leaders favor younger volunteers, arguing their vigor compensates for lack of experience, while Congress frets politics could curb conscription before election. The public soon faces a likely 10 million strong armed force and the costs of war in men and money.
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Lewis B. Hershey
National Selective Service
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Evel Yuulns
Congress
Reopening of W. P. A. Sewing Project Urged
Ruth E. Arnold appeals to Frederick County readers to restore the W P A Sewing Project, arguing it clothed needy children at a fraction of cost. She cites Montevue Hospital garments and county savings, urges public and religious groups to back the effort to keep poor children warm for winter.
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Merly
Wes
Salvation Army
Hed Cross
Montevue Hospital
Montevue
Cumberland
Oakland
Baltimore
W. PA
Frederick
Couny
League of Women Voters
W. P
Frederick County
Tan
Uas
Citizen
Ruth E. Arnold
South Market Street
Fifty Years Of Local Events From The Columns Of The News
A Sept 12 1892 report notes a Walkersville picnic and knightly tournament with about 15 knights. Vincent Yingling of Liberty won first prize a saddle and crowned Miss Simpson. Sidney Sappington won second a bridle. Glenn Stauffer third a lap cover, with J S Newman delivering the address. Frederick City Brick Co receives order for 150000 more paving brick to Washington, total 650000. Baltimore order declined due to capacity. Charles W Ross and Hicks Glessner shot 43 doves near Retreat woods. Miss Jennie R Beale admitted to freshman class at Wellesley College after exam. local comment on Frederick’s sentiment after Whittier death.
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Walkersville
Vincent Yingling
Liberty
Miss Simpson
Sidney Sappington
Glenn Stauffer
J S. Newman
Frederick City Brick Company
Brock
Washington
Baltimore
Charles W. Ross
Hicks Glessner
Retreat Woods
Jennie R Beale
D. J. Beale
Wellesley College
Local political results and school delay in Frederick county
United States Senator Joseph J. France carried Frederick county by 398 votes on the Republican ticket, while David J. Lewis led the Democratic side by 348 but lost the nomination to William Cabell Bruce. The September grand jury session is expected to run longer than usual, with eight days already served. Poorly timed school construction delays mean high school classes won t start on Monday, and the exact reopening date is unsettled. D Ralph Zimmerman was elected commander of Francis Scott Key Post American Legion with F Lester Smith as vice commander.
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United States
Joseph J. France
Frederick County
David J. Lewis
William Cabell Bruce
D. Ralph Zimmerman
Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion
G. Hunter Bowers
F. Lester Smith
War news and local life mix in wartime notes and politics
A reflective piece on wartime mood, taxes and rationing, local politics in Frederick, court notices, and community updates. It notes Memorial Day like events, OCD officials visiting, OPA price panels, and civic changes. It mentions older public figures, local business actions, and social life amid national strain.
Driver Found Guilty in Drunken Driving Case on West Patrick Street
Hough, 18 Route 2 resident cederick was charged with drunken driving after a minor collision on West Patrick Street on August 29. Magistrate Manuel M. Weinberg found him guilty in his offices Friday morning and sentenced him to either a $100 fine or 30 days in jail.
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Hough
Cederick
West Patrick Street
Manuel M. Weinberg
Edson's Washington Column on ODT go sign for truck pools
In Washington a columnist notes that the Office of Defense Transportation has strict rules on joint trucking plans. Florists in Dallas propose districted delivery to save rubber and gas, but must seek ODT and Justice clearance. Without orders or approval, plans risk anti trust action and possible busting. The piece underscores cautious coordination and warns of legal risk.
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Edson
Washington
Robert Ruare Washingtons
Office of Defense Transportation
Dallas
Tex
Doe
Oliver
Department of Justice
ODT
Justice
Thurman Arnold
Bill Smith
Justice Department
Joe
Doies
Congress
WPB
Mind Your Manners Reader Quiz on Courtly Etiquette
A fragmented etiquette quiz asks if you should thank a friend who mails a reading suggestion, whether you should force friends to read a book you enjoyed, how frank you should be about unwanted outings, if a baby birth notice merits a gift gif, and whether a mother writes to all who sent gifts. Answers: 1 yes, 2 no, 3 be tactful or offer another excuse, 4 yes, 5 yes when able, with evening invites for a lonely spouse.
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Aulima Mane
Sunn
Thore, Arent
Srany Persis
Fifty Years Ago Fishing At Monocacy River
Byron Winebrewer recalls a Frederick News item from fifty years past showing his father William Winebrewer and Edward Moberly fishing at the Monocacy River. The column notes the day’s outing but omits catch details, suggesting the family kept up the tradition regardless.
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Byron Winebrewer
Frederick
William Winebrewer
Edward Moberly
Monocacy River
Mr. Winebrewer
Hopeful Sign of Decency Enduring Says Lubburrow
In a reflective note signed N. A. Lufburrow, the author asserts that decent behavior remains present and valued. He praises honest folk, friendly words, and restrained anger, while noting a few who avert their eyes. He wonders if decency will last a year, two, or three, closing with a hopeful good night.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Bible Thought On Patience And Gentle Teaching
A brief reflective note cites Timothy about servanthood and gentleness, urging patience as a key virtue for teaching. The piece emphasizes restraint and kindness in addressing others, framing patience as essential to genuine insight and effective guidance.
War Interpreted On India and Madagascar In World War II
Churchill asserts India remains loyal as Britain consolidates Madagascar to block Axis plans in Indian Ocean routes. Vichy links suspected with Japanese bases. Ceylon defenses strengthen. Whipp takes Columbia University course for wartime relief work. Roscoe Whipp becomes assistant agricultural agent.
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Hitler
Egypt
Churchill
Madagascar
Middle East
Indian Ocean
Muvee Aippwadee Pindits
Cape
London
Washington
Vichy
French
United Nation
Tokyo
Whipp
Joe Rufus B. King
Montgomery County
Columbia University
New York City
Brethren Service Committee
Elgin
Roscoe N. Whipp
Frederick County
Theological Note From Fort Greely Alaska
The Kodiak Bear in a page one box of the soldier newspapers current issue remarks The Son of Heaven is catching hell in Alaska.
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Fort Greely
Alaska
Soldier
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