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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
1
Gen MacArthur reports another five thousand Japanese dead as a Leyte convoy of six ships is sunk by U S air power. The loss includes a 9000 ton troop transport and three small freighters. a 5000 ton freighter and a destroyer burn.
Allied forces under General Patton drive east from Merzig to Saarlautern and reach the Saar river on an eight mile front. American units clash with German defenses while Ninth and First armies secure a Roer bridgehead west of Geilenkirchen Aachen. Infantry and armor push across water barriers protecting the Reich as operations continue.
The state revenue department urged motorists to avoid delays in vehicle inspections citing the transportation system's crucial wartime role. Secretary David W. Harris called inspections a patriotic duty as the period runs from November 1 to January 31.
The season’s first substantial snowfall prompts children to make sidewalk ides and delight while wary pedestrians avoid crowds. Drivers pass by with no passengers, and deer hunting participation stays low in northern Pennsylvania as Pa Newe reports. A Pa Newe boy witnesses the first girlfall as a high school lassie is noted.
United States weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 am today include maximum temperature 3, minimum 23, precipitation 62 inches, and river stage 4.5 feet. Comparisons show last year’s date with maximum 36 and no precipitation, and minimum 28.
Pacific fleet communiqué discloses a dawn attack by small Japanese bomber force on Saipan and Tinian, causing little damage. It notes one plane shot down and another probably destroyed, while reporting Allied casualties on Peleliu during Oct 20-26 and ongoing Allied strikes on Babeldaob, Wake, Haha Jima, Rota, Pagan, Ponape, and other Mariana bases.
Gen. Charles DeGaulle head of the French provisional government traveled by rail from Stalingrad to Moscow to confer with Premier Joseph Stalin on Germany’s fate after victory and discuss collective security a Franco Soviet agreement and European regional pacts.
A nationwide cold wave blankets the United States east of the Rockies with subzero readings in states from Iowa to North Dakota and near Gulf Coast regions. Temperatures fall to 6 below in Atlantic and Jamestown, with single digits in several states. Florida and Alabama see 30s. New England faces blizzards and gale winds. New York City reports 32 leveling to 25 later as snow flurries loom.
Detroit December 1 The Chrysler Corporation and the United Automobile Workers CIO signed a renewal of their current contract after agreeing on 38 to 42 proposed amendments. The joint statement says amendments focus on technical aspects of layoff hiring transfer probationary employees and grievance appeal.
Walker Burns a 47 year old former Pullman Company employee was reported in serious condition at Kane Community Hospital after suffering a heart attack while preparing for deer hunting. He was taken to the hospital by his son Walter Burns Jr and two other men. He retired two years ago due to heart problems.
Scranton health officials order 100 day leash ban and arrest to curb rabies. Police to take unleashed dogs to the pound while Lackawanna County Medical Society urges quarantine and countywide enforcement.
The British 36th division occupying Pinwe in Burma seven miles north of Naba and 165 miles from Mandalay with no opposition. After a fortnight of delays the Japanese vanished from the town and the advance resumed along the Burma corridor.
Allied forces contend with German attempts to retake Gothic line positions south of Bologna as the Fifth Army clashes around Mount Castellaro and Mount Belmonte. British and U S air and ground units target bridges, roads, and communications in Italy and the Po valley amid cautious advance near Bologna.
The House Ways and Means committee moved quickly to approve a bill freezing the Social Security payroll tax at 1 percent for 1945 and plans to seek House passage by Monday. Chairman Rep. Robert L. Doughton will seek Rules committee consent to bring up the measure next week, noting the change keeps the current 1 percent tax for a fourth year.
Soviet armies push toward Austria enveloping Budapest area and closing on Mos köl, with Eger and Szekszard seized after heavy fighting. Other columns cross into eastern Czechoslovakia reaching the Ondava river near Presov, while the Third Ukrainian army expands toward Pec and Sikius.
Hollywood report says Col Elliott Roosevelt's fiancee Faye Emerson worked at Warner Brothers today before their wedding. The pair plan a week to ten day honeymoon across California and the East, with Elliott to sail overseas soon. Emerson hopes to balance acting with postwar family life and mentions a son from a previous marriage.
Patricia Ann Miller seven died at Mercy hospital from skull and leg fractures after a truck struck her as she ran into the path of the moving vehicle after stepping from another truck. The driver told police the child suddenly darted into the truck’s path.
Rep. Jerry Voorhis urged a House Judiciary inquiry into the clash between Attorney General Francis Biddle and Norman M. Littell, ousted by President Roosevelt. Senate members weighing investigations. observers expect pressure on Biddle. Littell accuses Tommy Corcoran of wielding influence in the White House.
Allied forces push toward a decisive spring offensive on the western front as the Ninth and Third Armies drive toward the Cologne plain and the Hurtgen forest nears total clearance. Mud, Nazi resistance, and rain challenge progress as the battle line runs from Holland to the Swiss border.
A TWA airliner carrying 23 from San Francisco crashed near Van Nuys during approach to Lockheed terminal. Seven died including pilot J. P. Snowden and co pilot T. L. Bam berger. 16 survived, among them Navy personnel and civilians. Mayor Hartley Knox of San Diego was injured. The cause was undetermined with low clouds noted.
German forces renewed a robot hazardous device attack on southern England and the London area during the night and early today causing damage and affecting people.
Three fire companies answered an alarm at 7:58 p.m. Thursday as anti-freeze from Lawrence Black's car radiator dripped onto the motor and caught fire on East Washington Street near Rose Avenue. Fire Chief James E. Thomas says the damage was slight.
Harrisburg reports snow flurries across Pennsylvania with up to nine inches in some areas. Crews battled slushy and icy roads as Secretary John A. Shroyer said plows operated in northern and southeastern sections to remove drifts.
Mrs John Laughlin of R. D. 2 Wampum died at age 77. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the notice.
London reports a massive RAF night assault on Duisburg the Ruhr region giant inland port and key communications hub. Fires lit the city as bombers struck Hamburg targets and RAF night fighters attacked airfields. Four RAF planes were lost and US air forces reported 56 bombers missing with 39 fighters unreturnable.
New Castle Rotary club marked its first anniversary with a dinner in The Castleton on Thursday. Five charter members were saluted by Master of Ceremonies Fred Taylor and shared reminiscences. Guests included Dr. Morgan Barnes and Rotary Anns entertainment featured Marian Sabelli on accordion and group singing.
Edinboro deputy coroner reported William M. Dundon was killed when his car plunged down an embankment near his home. The incident occurred in Edinboro on December 1 and was confirmed by the coroner’s office.
Philadelphia reports the largest daily rise in Series E Bond sales since the sixth war loan drive began. Wednesday sales totalled 3,687,735, lifting Pennsylvania’s regional tally to 54,676,046 or 30 percent of its 180,000,000 quota. Individuals contributed 13,507,093, reaching 111,754,365 or 30 percent of 370,000,000 goal. Corporate sales start today and run to December 16.
Weather forecaster’s promise of winter comes early with a heavy snow event. The message notes slush, snow, and plummeting temperatures as autumn ends and winter begins, bringing cold conditions and a forecast of continuing cold days ahead.
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