New Offensive Developing On Soviet Front
Pravda reports a Soviet offensive forming in the Klin sector north of Moscow. German forces reportedly concentrate tank and mechanized divisions on the Moscow front. To the south Germans reach the Pula Moscow railroad and villages while Soviet cavalry push at Stalinogorsk as German attacks near Moscow pause. Timoshchenko’s southern armies press retreating Germans after recapturing Kuibyshevo 50 miles northwest of Mariupol.
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International News Service
Kuibyshev
Pravda
Klin
Moscow
Pula-Moscow
Mozhaisk
Stalinogorsk
Semyon Timoshenko
Kuibyshevo
Mariupol
Sea of Azov
Moscow Front
New Castle
Siberia
Rostov
Taganrog
Sea of
Azov
London Reports German Raider Sent To Bottom At Sea
London reports a German raider has been sunk at sea after engagement with Allied forces. Details indicate aerial and naval action near strategic sea lanes with confirmation of the enemy vessel's loss. Further updates expected as patrols secure the area and assess damage.
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London
Deer hunting highlighted as season strong in Potter County
William G. Braatz returns from Potter County with a splendid seven point buck. A street car operator acts quickly to prevent a head on crash on East Washington street. Hunters note deer numbers are down this year due to mild weather and ample forage.
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Wiliam G. Braatz
Croton Avenue
Potter County
East Washington Street
Tom Alexander
Phillips Street
New Castle
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24-hour period ending at 9 pm report a maximum 68 and minimum 36 with trace precipitation. River stage is 4.7 feet. Year ago the maximum was 36 and minimum 13 with muumum temperature 13.
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United States
Britain vows unprecedented bombing of Germany
Air Secretary Sir Archibald Sinclair told Newcastle that Britain's RAF will bomb Germany on a scale surpassing all previous efforts. He declared the war must end in Germany with air sea and land forces cooperating, and that bombers are targeting the entire German military machine to undermine its foundations.
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International News Service
Newcastle
Eng
Britain
Germany
Archibald Sinclair
France
Reuben James Survivor Reaches His New Castle Visit
Fred F. Zapasnik, one of 45 surviving crew members of the U S S Reuben James sunk near Iceland, arrived at his father’s home in New Castle after a Brooklyn Navy Yard furlough. He recalled clinging to a life raft, submerged in icy water for 45 minutes before rescue, and noted he was a first class shipfitter in charge of the shipfitting crew.
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Fred F. Zapasnik
U.S S
Reuben James
Iceland
William Zapasnik
Chartes Street
Zapasnik
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Boston
New Castle
Shields Given Commendation for Greer Service
Dent H. Shields RM2c U S naval reserves was commended by Lt Cmdr L H Frost for outstanding duty as underwater sound equipment operator during the Greer attack by a German U boat off Iceland September 4. The commendation notes his meritorious mast performance and contributions to the action.
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Dent H. Shields
U. S. S. Greer
L. H. Frost
Greer
Iceland
RM. 2c
U. S. Naval Reserves
Shields Contri
New Measures At Singapore
SINGAPORE, Dec. 6 All navy army and air force personnel in the British Far Eastern stronghold of Singapore were recalled to their stations as tension mounted in the Orient. Leaves for British naval personnel were cancelled and notices flashed on cinema screens. Patrols roamed streets and non British subjects were barred from leaving Malaya without permission. Japanese nationals ordered to return from a Bangkok bound steamer.
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Singapore
Arr
Orient
Malaya
Bangkok
New Rector to be Installed at Trinity Episcopal
In accordance with the Book of Common Prayer the installation service for Rev. Robert M. C. Griswold new rector of Trinity Episcopal Church will be held Monday evening December 8 at 8 o clock. The sermon will be by Rev. Dr Homer A Flint executive secretary Diocese of Pittsburgh followed by a reception in the Guild room hosted by vestry members and their wives. Bishop John C Ward of Erie will conduct the service with Rev Charles J Burton acting as chaplain. Invitations have been sent to the Ministerial Association clergy of Mahoning and Shenango Bay in New Castle.
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Robert M. C. Griswold
Trinity Episcopal Church
Homer A. Flint
Diocese of Pittsburgh
Guild Room
Vestry
Trinity
John C. Ward
D.D
Diocese of
Erie
Charles J. Burton
St Andrew's Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
Clericus of
Mahoning
Shenango
Bay
New Castle
Britain Declares War on Hungary Finland and Rumania
Britain announces war on Hungary Finland and Romania after ultimatums failed. Scotland Yard detains about 200 nationals from these countries in London for internment processing. The move comes in reprisal for attacks on Russia after the deadline expired at midnight.
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Britain
Hungary
Finland
Rumania
London
Great Britain
British Isles
Scotland Yard
Russia
Helsinki
Budapest
Bucharest
Senate Battle Over Anti-Strike Bill Heads to Showdown
Senator Byrd leads opposition to delaying anti-strike legislation as the Senate opens a fight to prevent shelving until after Christmas. Supporters push for swift action on the House approved Smith bill to pass within two weeks.
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International News Service
Washington
Senate
Founder of Hall of Baseball Fame Visits New Castle
William Beattie of Cooperstown, founder of the Baseball Hall of Fame, visits New Castle on his way to the major league meeting in Chicago. He plans to spend time with his niece and her husband Captain and Mrs. Roger W. Rowland, of Highland Avenue.
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Phil Bridenbaugh
William Beattie
Cooperstown
N.Y
Beattie
Baseball Hall of Fame
Abner Doubleday
Mr. Beattie
Chicago
New Castle
Roger W. Rowland
Highland Avenue
Cold Berlin says frost hampers Nazi Moscow front
Berlin reports low temperatures and heavy snow affecting German military operations on the Moscow front. Rostov southern sector remains unchanged with Russian attacks reportedly repulsed.
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Berlin
Moscow
Rostov
New Castle
Tension Eases Slightly in Far East Outlook
Washington officials believe crisis tension in the Far East has eased. hope grows for no major Pacific contact in weeks. Japan unlikely to accept American terms soon but may refrain from moving into Thailand, reducing imminent risk of broad war.
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International News Service
Washington
Washington Today
Pacific
Japan
Tokyo
Thailand
EN New Castle
Police Officer Shot Dead in Midtown Manhattan
Patrolman Thomas Casey aged 34 was found shot to death near Lexington Avenue and 52nd Street in midtown Manhattan shortly after finishing his shift. A doorman reported a youth fleeing the scene, his hat blown off in the rush, leaving investigators with a single clue as they search for the killer.
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New York
Thomas Casey
Lexington Avenue
52Nd Street
Midtown Manhattan
Accord Tribute For 20 Years Service Of Coach Bridenbaugh
Tonight at 6 in the Cathedral dining room a testimonial banquet honors Philip H. Bridenbaugh head coach of New Castle Senior High School for 20 years. About 750 guests are expected as speakers Coach Bob Higgins of Penn State and Benny Friedman of CCNY arrive to share football anecdotes.
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Cathedral
Philip H. Bridenbaugh
New Castle
James L. Stone
B. N. Hanlon
Bob Higgins
Penn State
Benny Friedman
City College of New York
S. de Graff Pearson
Stockbroker Arthur Brasch Falls to Death in Midtown Hotel
New York police report that 42 year old stockbroker Arthur Brasch leaped or fell to his death today from his apartment in a midtown Manhattan hotel. He had been despondent, authorities said.
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International News Service
New York
Arthur Brasch
Manhattan
Senators Demand War Plans From Knox and Stimson
Senate non interventionists push to force disclosure of future U S war plans through the arms and lend lease bill. Senator Nye says to summon Secretary of War Stimson and Secretary of the Navy Knox to reveal army navy board reports and whether an American expeditionary force of 5 million is planned and how funds will be allocated under lend lease.
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Knox and
Stimson
U.S
International News Service
Washington
Senate
Senate Appropriations
House
Gerald Nye
N. D
Appropriations Committee
Navy
Knox
North Dakota
Joint Army and Navy Board
Nye
Philippine schools may all be closed under emergency plan
President Quezon convoked a cabinet meeting to discuss immediate closure of all schools including the Philippine University amid the Far Eastern crisis. The plan would designate chartered districts and cities as danger zones, while Manila conducted a 15 minute air raid drill.
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Thatev Tsional
Manila
P. I
Manuel Quezon
The
Philippine University
Death notices for Margaret Ross and George Fornataro with ages
Margaret A. Ross age 86 of 214 Park Avenue is listed in the death records. George L. Fornataro age 86 of Lawrence County Home is also recorded. Jefferson Foster Craig age 7 is noted in the city listings. Lilwood appears as a placement line.
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Margaret A. Ross
Park Avenue
George Leon Fornataro
Lawrence County
Jefferson Foster Craig
Lilwood
City Men Will Leave Monday for Army Service
Eighteen men from New Castle, called up by local boards, will depart Monday at 7 24 AM via the Pennsylvania Railroad for a year of service in New Cumberland Pa. Local Board One grants deferment to Albert Joseph McDevitt of 23 North Mercer Street. Harold Bly will take his place.
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New Castle
New Cumberland
Pennsylvania RR
Albert Joseph McDevitt
North Mercer Street
Harold
Rome Reports New Battle In Libya
Rome reports a new battle in central Libya with Axis and British forces clashing around Bi El Gebi. The Italian high command lists 15 British air losses and eight Italian losses, while Naples suffered fire damage from a British raid. Cairo says 22 enemy planes were shot down over Libya and six British planes were lost.
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Rome
High Command
Bi el Gebi
Naples
Bomes
Cairo
Libya
Raider Ship Sunk as Merchant Vessel of About 10,000 Tons
A merchant ship of about 10 000 tons was reported sunk while attempting to flee. The raider pursued the vessel but was brought down in the engagement, details indicating a failed escape and loss of the ship.
British cruiser Dorsetshire sinks German raider in Atlantic
The British cruiser Dorsetshire intercepted a German commerce raider in the south Atlantic and sank it. The German vessel, a converted merchant ship reconnaissance aircraft, was sighted with five boats alongside laden with oil drums and provisions. No survivors were found and Dorsetshire reported no British casualties or damage.
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London
H. M.S. Doorsetshire
South Atlantic
Admiralty
Dorsetshire
A. W. S Agar
British Forces Recapture Ed Duda Amid Libyan Front Drive
Cairo report says British imperial troops pushed Axis lines across Libyan front and completed the recapture of Ed Duda a vital junction. New Zealand troops linked with Tobruk garrison efforts at the corridor point, with continued pressure over the last 24 hours.
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Cairo
Anis
Ed Duda
Middle East
New Zealand
Tobruk
Snow Brings Christmas Spirit to Autumn Blues
A playful narrator describes how snow ignites the holiday mood even as autumn lingers. The scene recalls white fields and chilly days, with jokes about Orisa, aunts, cats, and the quirky urge to embrace winter fun before spring arrives.
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Meles
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