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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1943
Page
4
The Frederick Md newspaper notes subscription rates and policies for reader input, highlights the Associated Press copyright and credit, and states corrections policy. It marks the edition date Tuesday September 3, 1348 and identifies publication details for The News.
French troops supported by American forces fight Germans on Corsican soil marking a shift from a raid to a full invasion. General Girgud says Corsica will be freed from German control as Allied reinforcements pour in from Italy, aiming to secure air bases and strategic position near Italy and southern France.
A former Frencticktonian consulting engineer writes in support of a Carroll Creek flood wall. He says Carroll Creek is a natural drain, currently unobstructed, and that recent development worsens runoff by reducing ground absorption. He notes historical meadow absorption and slower runoff, contrasting with today’s graded areas and increased storm water concentration.
Washington notes the selection of Edward R. Stettinius as Under-Secretary of State raises questions about why a non diplomat with lease experience was chosen. The piece debates policy control, the Welles resignation, and who will steer postwar foreign policy amid new economic shifts.
In a letter from Rosebank L I New York dated September 24 W Ordeman advises calculating runoff area to prevent flood risk in low lying zones and suggests a postwar project to widen or dredge the stream. He cautions that flash floods will persist and normal provisions may be insufficient for abnormal conditions.
A compilation of trivia items including the meaning of AAFSAT, forms of imperial address, Rhode Island’s original name, passport fees, and the 1938 Indianapolis 500 mile race speed. The entries reference military education, monarchical address, colonial nomenclature, passport costs, and Floyd Roberts’ record speed of 117.2 mph.
Weather data records precipitation to date in September with readings for Premontation route ending at 8 am. Discrepancies note 1943 precipitation through Sept 1 at 904 inches. Normal vs actual September figures show 3.05 inches for 1942 with a deficit of 2.97 inches. Temperatures, sun and moon times, river conditions at Monocacy Clear at Ceresville Potomac and Knoxville indicate overall calm conditions.
A county agricultural conference at the Francis Scott Key Hotel in Frederick on Thursday evening will discuss postwar farm program development led by local farm leaders. The meeting aims to outline plans and coordinate efforts among participants to support farmers after the war.
M F Borden, representing Southern States Cooperative, announced yesterday at a September 30 meeting to discuss forthcoming projects and cooperative actions.
The Frederick Bicycle Club made a moonlight run to Buckeystown with Brisch and Eisenhauer, plus Clayton Cronise, covering the distance in 18 minutes. Prof George Ed Smith’s wedding celebrated by Trinity Reformed. Miss Julia Mason wed in Shepherdstown. Judith Greaser, 90, cited as Frederick’s oldest resident. World’s Fair registrants listed including Worman Houck Albaugh and Jacobs. George H Railing relocated from East Second to West Seventh Street.
Twenty years ago El Fisher purchased the East Second street property once owned by the late S Detrick and will take possession October 13 moving from 229 East Second street. Rob ert D D Rumm, a well known young farmer, died at his Harmony Grove area home after a brief illness. Rev Dr Charles E Wehler, Hood College vice president, resigned from the board and will leave for Faith Reformed Church in Baltimore. Irene Castle will star in the Castle Revue in Frederick Tuesday evening.
The Somerton position shows Allied forces near the Naples Foggia line with British 8th Army advancing into the Foggia plain and American 5th Army closing on Avellino. Nazi withdrawals to a Rome Avellino Chieli line are anticipated as Germany fights a delaying action to protect Rome and strategic airfields from which all of upper Italy could be bombed.
A sermon equates inner struggle with a faulty engine. It argues that self preoccupation drains energy and blocks performance. True power comes from balance, directing energy outward to the driving shaft, with objectivity as mental and spiritual health. Inner conflict weakens effort.
Reading guide explores misused terms and pronunciation tips. Focus on repudiation as the act of refusing or denying, with examples to expand vocabulary.
Swedish correspondent Arvid Fredborg reports from Berlin that Germany remains a potent war power but its army has lost mobility. He notes reduced elite troops, a weakened air force with 10,000–12,000 first line planes, and a submarine-focused navy. The article details Reichswehr strategy shifts, Nazism’s persistence, and large but uneven reserves across occupied and allied states, totaling about 10.8 million under direct German control.
Today In History lists events and births from 1839 to 1938 with multiple errors and garbled names. Notable items include Frances Willard birth, George W. Peck death, and Walt Disney birthday mentions while other lines mix dates, places, and misspellings. a jumble of figures and anecdotes presents a fragmented historical calendar with several unclear entries.
Washington reports the Liberty ship program has yielded over 2,100 merchant vessels totaling more than 20 million deadweight tons since 1941. Despite U-boat threats and labor challenges, efficiency rose via prefabrication and centralized procurement, with 1944 targets and 30 million tons by 1945. Victory ships are planned to supplement wartime tonnage and postwar expansion.
The horoscope notes high intelligence and lofty aims for Marshall Field III born Chicago. It cautions that despite a loving ardent nature, he may overassert and force results rather than persuade, spoiling an otherwise able life.
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