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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1943
Page
4
The fragment from The News Post dated September 15, 1943, lists circulation and editorial notes. It notes Associated Press news rights, subscription rates, and publication policies, mentioning Frederick, Maryland, and the News Post office details. The item reads as a local archival snippet with standard press disclaimers and clerical information.
A wartime bulletin notes twenty thousand Japanese troops trapped in the Lae Salamaua area of New Guinea as American forces, led by Gen Douglas MacArthur, press a major advance in the Pacific. American paratroopers drop on an airfield behind Japanese lines while Allied forces, Australians and Americans, tag together to clear approaches to Australia and prepare for future operations in the East Indies.
The American people are urged to subscribe to the Third War Loan Drive. Buying bonds is framed as self interest and patriotic duty to protect families from poverty and unemployment. The message links victory to funding for weapons and supplies and envisions soldiers returning home confident the public contributed their share.
A compact guide notes common mistakes in English usage and pronunciation. It highlights words like pique and parasite, explains differences between exceed and excel, and suggests mastering one new word daily to expand vocabulary.
A decree signed Tuesday grants Mrs. Nina V. Coffman an absolute divorce from Roy Coffman of Brunswick. Nina may resume her maiden name Nina Virginia Stone. Defendant to pay court costs. Ed. Austin James represented the plaintiff.
Washington reports a sugar bottleneck on the East Coast as ships laden with raw sugar crowd ports with no storage space. Embargoes and manpower shortages block unloading, forcing reliance on freight cars for storage and prompting a multi-agency effort to grant permits and move shipments to meet refinery needs.
A brief devotional note echoes John 8 32 truth sets free and Bryant line about truth crushed to earth rising again reflecting a religious inspirational sentiment
A column from Sept 15 1893 notes a large quantity of wheat bought by local grain dealers at 62 to 65 cents per hiader. The Philhar monic Orchestra of Frederick led by Bion Firestone resumes winter rehearsals and dined with owner P E Long. Court appoints Glenn H Worthington equity examiner of the county Circuit Court. Invitations issued for the Rosebud Social Soiree at Junior Hall Sept 21 with committee listed. A court demonstration followed a jury verdict of larceny, with disorderly conduct and arrests attempted but not located.
Twenty years ago Sept 15 1923 reports celebrate Jack Dempsey’s popularity with Frederick Ficht fans as a knockout win sparks crowd cheers. A small town blaze is extinguished by chemists while a suspect named Lan is charged with burglary after a rapid chase. Sheriff Jones and deputies pursue the fugitive, during which the sheriff is bruised in a fall.
Today in History lists events from 1789 to 1942 including Cooperstown births and battles, plus 1921 to 1942 milestones. Birth anniversaries feature James Fenimore Cooper and others. 1935 1938 events mark Nazi and British actions. The piece also notes birthdays such as Henry Corbin and Taft, with scattered names and places across the era.
No pressing business is slated before the Mayor and Alder at tonight's regular meeting. City Hall will host sessions led by Mayor Hugh I Gittinger, as announced Tuesday.
War analysis by Kirke L. Bimp eon argues Bryansk defeat loosens German lines east of the Dnieper and forces a shorter front to defend, aiding Allied Italy operations. Russian offensives threaten Kiev and Chernihiv areas, while a Dnieper west bank defense may be the feasible line.
Earl L. Douglass argues Christians must trust God as sovereign over nations and war. He cites biblical examples from Kings, Tours, Waterloo, and World War I to claim tyrants overstep by thinking they can defeat God, urging faith in divine guidance rather than fear.
A birthday dinner was served at Mr. and Mrs. George E. Runkles home near Mt. Airy on Sunday for their daughter Gloria turning four. Attendees included her grandfather Mr. Gledhaleer Myersvyte, Charles No end sar F Leftist Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kinna and children Eld Gladys Austin Meredith Janice Ronnie, near Middletown, and Frank Engle. FL Lawson of Fountain Mills spent the evening with them.
Washington columnist argues Congress intended a civilian driven system with local boards and flexible quotas. He criticizes military control of Selective Service, urges return to civilian administration, broader local board discretion, and deferments only for essential workers while excluding fathers from automatic drafting.
A historical overview discusses how viruses cause a wide range of diseases from measles to pneumonia and eye infections. It notes their elusive nature, small size, and behavior inside cells, explaining that antibodies and serum offer limited help once symptoms appear. It mentions immunity and the use of attenuated viruses for prevention.
The text discusses focusing treatment on the virus until victory in the war against viruses. It asserts that once this war is won and progress continues, the outcome will be of undiluted benefit to mankind.
A compact history notes that ancient peoples thrived without vitamins while modern times stress daily intake of vitamins A B and D. The piece argues humans now rely on vitamin combinations to stay healthy, contrasting past sturdiness with present dependence.
New Books In Arts Library highlights under a Lucky Star by Roy Chapman Andrews a life memoir of the American Museum of Natural History director. Historic Mission of Jesus by Cecil John Cadoux reexamines the first three gospels for Bible students. Dwelling Place by Anne Goodwin Winslow recalls a Tennessee homeplace after Lanterns on the Levee. Battle Hymn of China by Agnes Smedley profiles a nurse and correspondent in wartorn China drawing vivid scenes of Peiping Shanghai and Hankow.
Equity court records show an adoption petition for infant Margaret Drury granted while Bertha M. Davis sues George L. Davis for absolute divorce with temporary alimony and counsel fees. Additional filings include multiple interfamily property transfers and small county monetary exchanges.
The Orphans Court granted letters of administration to George H. Stine over the late Mrs. Fannie C. Stine's estate near Middletown Route 2. The administrator reported jointly held real estate and about $850 in personal property.
The Rural Women's Club of Adams town held its first fall meeting hosted by Mrs Minnie Virts on September 1 with fifteen members and one visitor. Plans were made for the twentieth anniversary and the regular meeting on September 15 at the Evangelical and Reformed church school social rooms with charter member Alice Bell to host.
Weather data shows 24 hour precip none and September rainfall 1.11 inches to date with a 1943 deficit of 9.04 inches. Normal September rainfall is 3.05 inches. September 1942 was 2.87 inches below normal. Yesterday high 79, previous year 94. last night low 45, previous year 63. Sunset 7:20 pm, sunrise 6:52 am. Rivers Monocacy and Potomac clear at noted towns. Marriage licenses issued to Woodrow A. Stottlemyer and Evebell O. Huffer, Wesley C. Shores and Lydia M. Hanes. Also a note that about 1% million American children have never attended Sunday school.
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