The News 3 Newspaper Masthead and Rates
The News 3 publishes in Frederick with Sunday exclusions. Subscriptions run 50 cents monthly, 1.25 for three months, or 3.00 yearly. The paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press, noting correction policy and submission requirements for letters.
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NEWS
Great Southern Pig
MFG. CO
ETA Communications
News-Fest
Court St. Frederick
Bing
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Asociated Press
Scrap Iron Shortage Hurts War Effort Seeks Local Stockpiles
The nation faces a severe shortage of scrap iron and steel with mills unable to stockpile. every piece of steel is half scrap and daily collection is vital. Frederick City’s Red Cross Motor Corps has gathered over 45 tons of scrap, praised for neighborhood cooperation and urged wider community action to support defense plants and shipyards.
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America
Steel Mills
O'S
Indiana
Lote
Red Cross Motor Corps
Frederick City
Frederick Homes
Frederick
Turning Point Seen as Allies Shift From Defense
The article notes signs of Allied momentum in World War II as the Pacific front expands with Solomon Islands and New Guinea actions and tighter British control of Madagascar. It warns Germany has yet to face a full Allied invasion, with hope that a major European blow by the Allies may be imminent and Russia pleading for relief.
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Solomon Islands
New Guinea
Pacific
Japan
Europe
Siberia
Madagascar
Egypt
United Nations
Hitler
Russia
Echo From Southern Maryland Praises Ship Sponsorship
Sir, it is with pride we note that Mary Elizabeth Reeder will sponsor the launching of a U S ship. A relative of mine lives in Piccawaxen, Charles County, between the Wicomico and Potomac rivers, near the Potomac River bridge site. The letter mentions Prospect Hill Keechland and noted lawyer Robart Reeder, and his daughter Polly.
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Maryland
Mary Elizabeth Reeder
U.S
Charles County
Piccawaxen
Wicomico
Potomac Rivers
Potomac River
Virginia
Hertz
Ming
Prospect Hill
Aet
Keechland
Robart
Reeder
Polly
Roosevelt amends war wage order reversing prior double time ban
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt issued September 17 an amendment to the September 9 executive order on overtime and premium pay for Saturdays Sundays and holidays. The change allows the Secretary of Labor to exempt industries or occupations from the rules, notably aircraft contracts, and shifts interpretive authority to the labor secretary, sparking labor union and employer reactions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
A. l. of L. Union
Curtisac Wright
C. I.0
White House
Notable Southern Maryland Kinship and Early County Life
The reminiscence centers on Maury Elizabeth Reeder, a descendant tied to Admiral Wiliam H. Reeder and Commodore Porter as her forebears, plus a survey of Calvert and Charles County families. It recounts early doctors like Dr. Lancaster and Dr. Smoot, town figures, and a smallpox scare at Hungerford's Waverly noted during Frank Bevin’s governorship, with quarantine measures and the strong use of disinfectant Ami-kijo.
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William Wirt
Charlotte Hall Military Academy
St. Mary's County
Maury Elizabeth Reeder
Wiliam H. Reeder
USN
Commodore Porter
Maryland
Calvert County
Charles County
Mt. Tirzah
Henry Reeder Harris
Mt. Republic
Franklin Weems
Waverly
Hungerford
Mt. Victoria
Crain
Bunker Hill
Mathews
Banks
Dro
Phe Llavd
Society Hill
Dr. Smoot
F. M Lancaster
A. J. Smoot
LanheamCl Ovuvugca
Aid Lan
Frank Bevin
Brown
Smwol
Smoot
Thomas Reeder Gougi
M.D
Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass
A devotional meditation argues belief that God loves every person, not merely in theory but as a sustaining peace. Citing Bunyan, the piece emphasizes shifting belief from doctrine to daily assurance, affirming God’s everlasting love despite life’s fears and trials.
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Earl L. Douglass
Bunyan
Ees Oeburg
Bahson
Weather Summary From Local Observations
The 24 hour precipitation ended at 8 a.m. today reported none. September to date shows 1 inch, with normal September at 3.93 inches. High temperature today 91, low near -43, last year’s low 41. Sun set 8:08 p.m., sun rise 6:59 a.m. Moon rise tomorrow 2:26 p.m., moon set tomorrow 1:51 a.m. Local streams Poto Vac at Knoxville, Monocacy and Cereaville are clear.
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Hugh
Potovac
Knoxville
Monocacy
Cereaville
War Interpreted Why Hitler Needs More Troops in Russia
The analysis argues Germany’s May 1942 offensives in Southern Russia and North Africa strained Axis manpower without decisive gains. It notes heavy losses, limited recruitment from conquered territories, and growing American industrial mobilization for the United Nations. It highlights Berlin pressure on French labor and Balkan vassals to reinforce the Russian front, underscoring Germany’s stretched frontline from the Baltic to the Black Sea and the mounting need for fresh troops.
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Hitler
Russia
North
Africa
Europe
Asia
United Nations
Germany
Berlin
Balkan
Ax G
Baltic
Sea of Azov
Rostov
Black Sea
Crimea
Fifty Years Ran From Middletown Man on Way Home
Mr George W Castle of Middletown, returning with his wife to Washington, reports his baggage car satchel stolen containing a new black shirt two panty pairs several shirts and other clothing. an old satchel was left in its place. Comptroller Hepburn yesterday permanently assigned Mr William M Hardt, former Frederick bank official, to Philadelphia as national bank examiner to fill a vacancy. Norgan Grinder distracted by a car horn and melodies near a barber shop on North Market Street. One hundred contracts secured for incandescent lights by Frederick City Electric Light Company. A well attended Tarif Reform Club meeting in City Hall elected officers including J Roger McSherry president and several vice presidents secretaries and treasurers.
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George W. Castle
Middletown
Hanover
Washington
Hepburn
William M. Hardt
Frederick Bank
City of
Philadelphia
National Bank
Norgan Grinder
North Market Street
Nialian
Frederick City Electric Light Company
Tarif Reform
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Thirty lines of 1922 era notes report wheat price fluctuations around the Chicago market with a wide range and a Frederick ad sale. A Frederick gelding owned by Harry McHenry wins a 217 pace at the wet Fair Friday though Brunswick rider suffers a rusted nail injury. Armistice Day events are arranged by the Francis Scott Key post of the American Legion with Robert B. Croth directing. a relay race from Hagerstown to Frederick is planned as a centerpiece.
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Chicago
Harry McHenry
H Feelte
Brunswick
Francis Scott Key Post
Ame Cny Legion
Robert B. Croth
Hagerstown
Frederick
Washington Confusion Over Draft Ranks Rivals
Edson notes Washington is divided over the WWII draft. Hershey faces a choice between drafting 18 19 year olds or married men, with political hesitancy shaping policy. Public polls favor 18 19 year olds, while Navy reserves oppose conscription.
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Edson
Washington
Capital
Hitler presses for more cannon fodder as losses mount
The front reports stress vigilance to keep vital lines open while German battle losses over five months push for substantial reinforcements in Egypt and Libya. With winter deaths looming and no manpower transfusions in sight, Hitler urgently needs more troops, as Germany shows continued aberations of bloodletting without relief.
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Hitler
Germany
Today In History Versatile list of births and events
A compact tribute noting 18th and 19th century births of political and cultural figures plus key historical moments. Mentions John Sevier William McGuffey James Black and Paul Jones with related dates and places. Includes Lewis and Clark return 1808 and 1969 Berkeley air mail birth of Earl L. Ovington.
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John Sevier
Tennessee
Virginia
William H. McGuffey
Washington Co. Pa
James Black
Pennsylvania
National Prohibition Party
Lewis
C.W. Martin Woodhull
New York
Homer
Ohio
George F. Pentecost
Albion
Ill
Adna R. Chaffee
Colnwed arMe
Ed Lea
Dota
Lion City
Kans
Paul Jones
England
Scotland
St. Louis
University of California
Berkeley
Air Mail
Earl L. Ovington
US Ag
Gere Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Philadelphia
Elliott Roosevelt
Alan John Witers
Australia
Portrait painter Benjamin Cohen from Muncie
The message notes portrait painter Benjamin V Cohen born in Muncie Indiana 39 years ago and references a lawyer also born there aged 48. It adds a horoscope claiming today favors a spiritual nature and solitary study, mentioning an apparently garbled rite linked to mental disorder but predicting the native will solve many problems with proper control.
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Muncie
Ind
Benjamin V
Ben] Cohen
Bible Thought and verse cited in quotation form
A compact note links biblical line from Samuel 22 2 with Shakespearean reflection on fate and resilience. It also states a fact about Liberty cargo vessel construction cost equaling sixteen heavy tanks.
Man About Manhattan: Inside the Stork’s Celebrity Scene
George Tucker reports on the Stork in New York as a celebrity magnet and money drain. Owner Sherman Billingsley leases the hat check room for 27000, pays 12000 rent, and nets 15000 before bad checks, breakage, and open balloon stunts reducing profits. The club trims prizes to war bonds since the war and bans troublemakers, listing notable figures barred from the venue.
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George Tucker
New York
Stork
Sherman Billingsley
Billingsley
Stork Club’s lavish Each Room Details Private Luxury
Billingsley describes the Stork at East 53 Street as more than a pub. The venue includes a cocktail bar and main dining area with balloon antics. A Cub room features portraits of famed artists, mirrored Blessed Event Room, a private steak and chop room, and pricey brandies from $2 to $3. He will open any rare bottle for the right price.
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East 53 Street
Billingsley
Billings-ley
Peace’s price and the ask of future freedom
A poem reflecting on the cost paid by past generations for peace, honoring those who suffered and died. It warns that peace was lost as Hitler rose to power and urges a renewed commitment by humanity to defend freedom, even at great personal cost. The author signs as N. A. Lupburrow.
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N. A. Lupburrow
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