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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1943
Page
4
The newspaper notes a policy on news dispatch use and requires real names for writers. It states corrections will be made upon notification to the editor, with editions dated Monday September 20, 1943.
The text argues that heavy taxes and hostile federal policy have driven risk capital away, harming American enterprise. It cites debt, wasteful spending, and regulatory hurdles as dampening investment, urging Congress to back equity financing and risk-taking to revive a productive American future led by venture capital.
The War Department reverses a wartime policy, returning to peacetime practice of retiring all officers below brigadier general at age sixty. About 900 officers may be affected. Details were not released, but reports of exceptions at senior professional ranks emerged. Congress may seek further information amid concerns over fairness and efficiency.
A quoted reflection contrasts Ecclesiastes 6 9 with Butler on authority. It warns how rule over others harms the ruler, as power intoxicates and inflates pride, making magistrates giddy and vain.
President Roosevelt weighs the possible resignation of Undersecretary Sumner Welles amid talks of a high level three power conference in Moscow involving Russia Britain and the United States. A shift could place Mr Welles in Moscow or as ambassador to Moscow with Balkan duties, while Admiral Standley returns to the United States.
Light frost was reported in parts of Frederick County as temperatures fell to 33 degrees in a new seasonal low. Reports indicate frost did not damage vegetables or tender plants and forecasters expect warmer temperatures today.
In Mill alley a coal oil lamp toppled near Hell's Half Acre causing a slight fire that was quickly extinguished. The Mc Murray canning factory bought 15 acres of Prospect Peach farm with about 1,800 trees. A City Opera House audience enjoyed the Grimes Cellar Door musical comedy by James B. Mackie and company. A dental diskholder patent was granted to Dr Edward Nelson of Frederick. Mr Mumford and Brad Dock were involved in a hill accident at Bradydack Springs as Peter head and Munteres were thrown from a wagon. Mumford was dragged along the road and suffered bruises.
A 1925 column notes a colored man shot during a hold up in a coal store and sentenced to prison with penalties. It records a city tax rate set at $1.15 per $100, plans for widening Market Street, and curb improvements. An unsuccessful attempt to identify a robber occurred at Mitchell team’s location.
Today in history notes births and deaths of notable figures from 1809 to 1939 with mentions of Sterling Pree Albert J Myer Davis Ross Luckey George Bird Grinnell Kiplin Y Rockwell and Anthony Wayne. Also notes on 1797 Constitution launch 1848 AAAS Philadelphia meeting and 1870 Rome capital move fears and World War II era comments. Includes a horoscope hint about an alert mind and practical trend of mind.
The article outlines how Burma campaigns could impact the broader war from the New Guinea front to the Indian Ocean. Roosevelt says the offensive will advance, closing a key sea lane gap between Ceylon and Northwest Australia, with Burma threatening Japan’s overland routes to Malaya and the Indies. MacArthur’s forces push the southwest Pacific flank, aiding China and accelerating Pacific progress.
Harry McAlpine and Lee Cramer are promoted to patrol leaders at Troop 18’s weekly meeting in the Presbyterian Sunday school rooms. Pat roll Leaders Frank Main and Brooke Parkinson assisted the investitures, with Walter Forney’s promotion to assistant patrol leader postponed. The troop notes Eagle Scout titles for George Delaplaise, Bernard Davis Jr., and James Maples, Star Scout honors for Frank Main, Brooke Parkinson, and Donald Davis, and a year marked by high summer service and war-work involvement.
Washington notes list 75 reasons to invest in $109 war bonds, honoring military branches, nurses, volunteers, and families. It names Army, Navy, Marines, WAVES, WACs, SPARS, and more, praising equipment, ships, weapons, aid, and the aim of liberty and peace worldwide.
Emphasis on youth dominates national thought as war era changes push men around age 28 to view themselves as nearing senility. The piece advises gradual exercise, balanced diet, and careful pacing after 40 to avoid overstraining the heart and fatigue, stressing psychological adjustment to middle age.
A narrative humorously critiques tax work, describing the charm of simple blanks and the relief of completing a taxing task. It contrasts initial delight with later confusion as numbers grow, then resolves in a calm acceptance of following directions to finish the job.
The War Department and Baltimore and Ohio designate the Brunswick yards as a restricted zone. Notices from Lt General H A Drum warn all unauthorised persons to stay out of the area, which includes classification yards and shops, with penalties possible.
A column argues that material wealth loses importance when loved ones are at risk or news arrives that changes life. It contrasts affluence with quiet faith and devotion, noting that worldly pursuits pale beside family and moral concerns. Also reports a 13 year old girl’s murder identified in Philadelphia and a divorce granted in Frederick, with costs assigned.
A list of quiz questions and answers covering the Krakatoa eruption heard 1400 miles away, the origin of Ohio's name from the Iroquoian word for great, poker opening qualifications, Cervantes linking Don Quixote to Arabic literature, and the 24 inning 1906 Philadelphia versus Boston AL game.
The Mayor and Council of Brunswick at a regular meeting voted to set aside in a special fund general municipal funds for postwar construction and machinery purchases. The Finance Commission recommended, approved by the Finance Committee, with motion by Chairman J Ta Malone.
Precipitation for the past 24 hours ends at 8 a.m. today with September to date at 1.11 inches. Deficiency in 1943 precipitation to September 1 stands at 9.04 inches. Normal September rainfall is 3.05 inches. actual September 1942 shows a deficit of 2.97 inches. Yesterday's high was 73 and the low last night 41. a year ago highs and lows were 80 and 69 respectively. Sun sets at 7:12 p.m.. sun rises 6:36 a.m. tomorrow. Moon sets at 2:34 p.m. tomorrow. Rivers Monocacy and Potomac are clear at Ceresville and Knoxville respectively.
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