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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
1
British press reports a second naval clash near Montevideo, 1700 miles northeast, between the auxiliary cruiser Carnarvon Castle and a German raider. The 20,063 ton liner sustained slight damage after exchange of shots at long range beyond the Pan American safety zone.
The United States arranged a 100 million loan to Argentina with the understanding Argentina will extend England 160 million in food credits. President Roosevelt approved the move before his Caribbean tour, aiding Britain's war needs and aligning with U.S. policy of supporting southern neighbors without direct loans.
London reports heavy new RAF blows on Germany with raids on an electro chemical factory at Eindhoven Rotterdam Airport and a Haamstede airfield plus the Lorient submarine base on the French coast. A Nazi night raid on a south coast seaport identified as Portsmouth was repelled. Bad weather hindered bomber operations and some RAF planes were unaccounted for.
James Robinson of East Brook returns with a doe near Kane. Mike Russo of Central station brings a six point buck near Johnsonburg. Clarence McCune from Evergreen avenue bags a 125 pound doe in Forest county. John C. Pitzer from East Washington street brings a 100 pound doe. Walter and Roman Litwinowicz hunt north woods and take a 180 pound eight point buck and a 140 pound doe in Emporium district. Wilbur Thomas and Ray Hammond of New Castle Rifle club shoot four point bucks in Clearfield County. Opening day deer were taken early, with Thomas at 7 15 Monday.
United States weather statistics for the 24-hour period ending 5 p m Thursday report a maximum temperature of 33 and minimum 13 with .01 inches of precipitation and one tenth inch of snow. River stage is 5.5 feet. Figures for the same date last year show a 36/31 temperature range and .05 inches of precipitation.
Edward L. Brundage announces installation of a Wheelabrator cleaning unit at National Radiator Company to scrub boiler sections and plate castings. The 75 by 90 foot facility will begin in about sixty days with startup around year’s end, using automated steel shot to remove sand and dirt and reduce dust. Made by American Foundry and Equipment Company of Mishawaka, Ind., the system is described as the most modern device in the foundry industry.
Budapest reports a German plan to end the Italo-Greek conflict was delivered to Greek Prime Minister John Metaxas by Turkish Foreign Minister Sukru Saracoglu in Salonika. The formula was said to have been handed to Saracoglu at Ankara by German Ambassador Franz von Papen. Sources in Athens and Ankara did not confirm but did not deny the report, and Germany reportedly maintains diplomatic ties with Greece.
British reports say Nazi bomber waves attacked a south coast port and were repelled by heavy anti air fire. London claims Britain dealt far more damage in the last 48 hours than it took, as aerial warfare continues with raids on London and ports along the coast.
City firemen were called out twice this morning for small blazes. At 7:45 they were summoned to the home of Mike Radich at 1109 Scioto Street to a kettle of water that had boiled dry. At 8:30 they responded to 219 Park Avenue where soot behind a shield over an open grate caught fire. No damage resulted in either incident.
Harrisburg December 6 predicted a record Christmas trade in Pennsylvania for the holiday season. The state commerce department said sales between Thanksgiving and Christmas may equal the 1929 high, with Philadelphia alone projecting 110 million dollars in season retail. Officials cited abundant U S made goods and rising real wages as drivers of buoyant demand statewide.
Field Marshal Pietro Badoglio is removed as chief of the Italian general staff and replaced by General Ugo Cavallero. A royal decree accepts the resignation and names Cavallero commander of all Italian forces amid Greek successes in Albania. Cavallero, 60, previously senator and Verona Versailles delegation head. Badoglio long prominent and led the Ethiopian campaign.
Washington reports a broad program to curb future aviation strikes. A management labor and government committee will be created to enforce a vital ban on strikes after exhausting all adjustment means. The move follows shipbuilding labor relations.
City officials discussed 1941 appropriations and estimated receipts in council. Mayor Charles B Mayne stated all ordinances requiring license fees will be enforced and ordered immediate payment from truck operators selling goods in the city. Reports claim many out of town businesses have evaded payments.
The national defense council reports 330 major combat ships underway with $3.8 billion in contracts. The $7 billion war vessel appropriation will fund armor and equipment. Shipyards employ 162,900 workers as production accelerates, with cruisers, submarines and destroyers racing ahead on revised schedules.
At the New Castle District Boy Scouters meeting at First U P church A H Mellor was re elected district chairman Other officers elected were J W Green secretary James L Vogan assistant secretary John Arthur Turek deputy scout commissioner Clarence Fehl and Harold Boak deputy commissioner Plans were made for the county council dinner to be held December 16 at Epworth church Troop 3 hosted and provided luncheon.
British censors reveal three bombs hit Windsor Castle grounds near London on the golf course tennis courts and bowling green. The royal lodge was damaged but no casualties. Windsor town suffered a nursing home roof loss with no serious injuries.
London dispatch reports the Duke of Gloucester, liaison with the B E F in France, narrowly escaped harm when bombs from a German plane fell near him during a military visit at an undisclosed location. No injuries were reported.
Mrs. Mary Louise Zuber Wirtz aged 88 of Union township died LD. Mrs. Eliza Ann Foster aged 88 of Plata Grove township also noted in the record.
New Castle plans to purchase two modern garbage trucks at an estimated total of about 7000 dollars as part of the 1941 budget. Safety Director Dr. Davies argues the upgrade will improve collection efficiency, with four trucks sufficient for better work than six current ones.
In Hershey on December 6 1940 Sen Charles H Early of Somerset was unanimously chosen to be president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 1941 session Jamie A Geltz of Pittsburgh was named floor leader after a unanimous vote both selections announced at a closed party meeting chaired by GOP State Chairman James F Torrance with Gov Arthur H James and other officials present
The Pennsylvania Motor Federation warns of a potential total near 2100 traffic deaths for 1940, predicting one of the worst highway accident records in state history. It cites trends and urges intensified enforcement, while T. Elmer Transeau calls the figures half baked estimates.
Two east side boys, Jerome McCart 13 and Paul Harcar 11, were hurt Thursday evening on East Reynolds Street when their sleds struck a parked car between Clearview and Pollock avenues. Harcar suffered a fractured right leg and McCart was badly shocked. both are hospitalized.
With shopping days shrinking New Castle residents grow more conscious as Christmas buying gains momentum this week. Stores plan evening hours and three Saturdays before Christmas with a full week of shopping starting December 18. Most gifts are expected to be Made in America as European supply disruptions limit imports benefiting American toy makers and domestic goods.
Greek troops seized Santi Quaranta and Argyrocastro in Albania as Mussolini's forces pull back. The Greek flag rose over town halls signaling full occupation of the two key points. Reports from Athens and Budapest indicate Italians are quitting South Albania while fires were seen at the two towns.
Pennsylvania hunting fatalities rose to 16 in the first four days of the two week deer season. The latest victim, 73 year old Ira Hamilton, was found dead near Titusville after being missing two days, death listed as exposure. Roy L. Gemmill, 30, of York county was wounded when a slug hit his right shoulder at a Cameron county deer camp. he was in fair condition at St. Mary’s hospital. Officials note a warming trend but forecast snow flurries for the weekend.
Arthur Mometer describes the winter snow sport of sted riding enjoyed by all ages. Riders, boys and girls, cheer with whoops as sleds glide down Wil street then climb the grade, in a scene of brisk, red blooded winter excitement. The narrator notes a cool thirty seven degrees today.
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