26 Aug 1942
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1942
Page
1
Moscow reports a gigantic tank battle northwest of Stalingrad as German units push toward the Volga industrial city. Soviet armored forces counterattack to halt the Nazi advance while heavy losses rise on both sides. The situation is described as tense and complicated with continued fighting and a page two note.
Allied planes sank a Japanese gunboat and strafed two transports southeast of New Guinea in a MacArthur communique. Bombers also hit Rabaul and Gasmata on New Britain with eight tons of bombs, damaging runways dispersal areas and a seaplane base. One Allied plane did not return.
Allied bombers hit Tobruk in night raids and targeted transport columns on the Mersa Matruh El Daba road. American RAF and South African air units took part as Axis reinforcements arrive, including parachute troops and new Italian forces.
Washington dispatch reports the Solomon Islands fight could determine control of a vast Pacific area northeast of Australia. US and Japanese forces clash in a large sea and air battle as Japan attempts to retake lost ground. The Navy says action continues and hints the opening U.S. victory may shift sea power, with details continued on page five.
The navy reported continuing battle in the Solomons with land-based fighters and dive bombers inflicting heavy damage on at least six Japanese ships and routing one enemy sea force.
The PA Newc notes the nearing third anniversary of the war’s start and nearly nine months since the U S entry. It cites a record low August 25 temperature from the Pittsburgh weather bureau and mentions a likely new local record at that time.
United States weather statistics for the 24 hours ending 9 a m show a maximum 74 and minimum 43 with no precipitation. River stage stands at 5 feet. Year ago figures report a high of 85 and a low of 71 with 0.94 inches of rain.
In northern Scotland a Sunderland flying boat crash killed fifteen people including the Duke of Kent youngest brother of King George VI who was en route to Iceland on war duty. The Duke’s body will be sent to London as Air Ministry investigators begin a full inquiry.
London reports a strong British bomber raid over northern occupied France after a night of Luftwaffe attacks on England. Two German raiders were shot down near a south coast town. Incendiaries fell and casualties occurred as bombs hit rural areas and East Anglia felt the shock with minor damage.
Moscow reports eleven German vessels destroyed by Soviet air forces on Lake Ladoga. The ships include five transports and two torpedo boats from a Nazi convoy carrying reserves in the Leningrad region.
A wartime appeal urges workers to save by purchasing war bonds with every paycheck. The campaign emphasizes doubling the quota through regular, automatic contributions and stresses collective effort to support national defense.
The White House said President Roosevelt will outline anti-inflation steps on wages and farm prices in a fireside hat message likely to air Labor Day evening. The address aims to inform the nation and guide policy.
President Roosevelt summoned AFL head William Green and CIO chief Philip Murray to the White House to discuss his anti inflation program. He warned reporters the fireside chat would endorse strict controls on wages and farm prices.
The sixth U S Navy ship named Boston slides down the ways at Fore River yard Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co with Mrs Marice J Tobin wife of Boston's mayor performing the christening. The sleek cruiser enters service at the yard today.
Obituary notices list Isaac L Wimner 84 Worth township Butler county Ernest Guy 57 Gary Indiana and William Burton Beighley 64 Muddy Creek township among deaths reported Wednesday August 26 1942 with ages and locations.
Residents of New Castle and Lawrence County paused at 1 45 pm as the first daylight air raid alarm sounded for 15 minutes. Traffic stopped and workers sought shelter, testing precautions for potential raids and showing cooperation across nine counties.
An undetermined number of suspicious characters were removed from the diplomatic liner Grinsholm which brought nearly 1 000 war refugees from Japanese dominated countries. They were rushed to Ellis Island for questioning. Reports say about 150 were removed as axis agents. The roundup nears completion and the discharge of bona fide refugees will speed. FBI and authorities began releasing non diplomatic passengers.
The first total lunar eclipse visible since 1935 ended today with observers noting a reddish moon. Georgetown University Observatory officials stated the eclipse began at 9 02 p m as the moon entered the penumbra the outer edge of Earth's shadow cone.
Four city men from New Castle assemblies of the fourth ward depart for army duty after passing August 12 physicals. They report to Local Board No 2 and leave this morning via the Pennsylvania R. R. for New Cumberland. A farewell ceremony at the Lawrence County Service Men’s Aid Association featured Charles E. Allen of the Perry S. Gaston Post American Legion, with Presley N. Jones addressing the crowd as the band played. The group received service kits and many residents bid them godspeed as other boards plan daily departures.
Three Philadelphia war plant guards faced army court martial for neglect of duty after being found absent from posts without leave. The absence exposed an unguarded gate, as army internal security took over guard duties last week. Conviction could yield dishonorable discharge and ban from war industry work, plus draft deferments revoked.
Three brothers Charles Joseph and Anthony Farina born to Mr and Mrs Anthony G Farina all from Reading Pennsylvania enlisted to join the army together. They answered roll call at the army reception center with their shared name Farina causing confusion for non commissioned officers as they await assignment to the same replacement training center.
In Kearny New Jersey the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company launched two destroyers Glennon and Jeffers. Glennon honors the late Rear Admiral James Henry Glennon USN and Jeffers honors the late Commodore William N Jeffers USN.
International News Service reports a major naval battle off the Solomon Islands with U S forces gaining early advantage. Japanese ships are said damaged by American planes and torpedo bombers while Vice Admiral Ghormley directs divers and bombers in the effort. The Japanese radio offers boastful coverage amid the counteraction.
Four hundred persons were executed by German authorities in Lithuania in reprisal for the murder of two Germans, per an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Zurech citing the Kaunas Zeitung. A small number of German raiders attacked East Anglia at night, dropping bombs with little damage and minor casualties.
Arthur Mometer urges readers to drive freely and stockpile tires and fuel claiming shortages will ease soon. He advises ignoring warnings and living frugally, arguing it is best to save the car during today’s scarcity.
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