19 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1939
Page
1
British air ministry denied exaggerated German claims and said German messerschmitt planes suffered losses while seven British bombing planes failed to return. The Reich claimed higher Allied losses in the battle off Germany’s northwest coast.
A scanned clipping notes Judge J Norman Martn finding an 1812 leave paper for William Bigger and Hugh Alan from Major James M Alfigg. It also mentions King Avenue grape vines, birds eating grapes, and local notes on New Castle building, T A Kimes, Andrew M Dodds, and wartime ration reflections.
First Canadian troops landed safely in England today ready to join English and French on the western front. Thousands of armed Canadians arrived by ship in a misty harbor, celebrated as a major wartime feat. Dominions Secretary Anthony Eden welcomed them on behalf of King George VI.
Paris dispatch reports the Allied Supreme Council meeting at the French war ministry to review hostilities and future plans. Attendees included British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, French Premier Edouard Daladier, and General Gustave Marie Gamelin. Chamberlain toured the Maginot Line and praised the defense system as the finest fighting machine. He later dined with Daladier at the Quai dOrsay amid officials and visiting English figures.
Washington discussions intensify as Pan American consultations near agreement on a protest to England and Germany over the Von Spee episode. Secretary Hull and officials seek a unified western hemisphere stance and possible limited demand against further European violations of the Panama neutrality declaration.
London Dec 19 The British freighter City of Kobe of 4372 tons was believed torpedoed in the North Sea today. Eighteen survivors were landed at a Dutch coast port after the vessel sank. Most of the crew were East Indians and it was unclear how many were missing. Survivors said two days earlier German planes attacked the City of Kobe, machine-gunning the decks and dropping bombs into the sea.
A 24 hour weather summary shows temperatures from 39 to 60 degrees with no precipitation. The report lists maximum and minimum temperatures for today and notes temperatures across regions. Specific station figures are included for Rover station.
Neshannock Post No 215 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars urges a final Christmas toy drive. Toys new or used must be brought by December 20 for repair by post members and NYA youths, with distribution beginning Saturday and expected completion by Sunday.
Amid a tense diplomatic clash, Argentina moves to intern 1,029 Graf Spee officers in Argentina for the war duration. Uruguay to intern Graf Spee crew and German tanker Tacoma as authorities hold ship captain after rule violations in Montevideo. Germany lodges protest. Uruguay to reply tomorrow morning.
Sergeant Kenneth C. Seamans of Philadelphia died when his parachute failed to open during a jump from an army bombing plane near Hill City Kansas. Lieutenant Harold Neely of Nashville landed the bomber safely after engine trouble forced three crew members to bail out. Neely survived uninjured while the other two men were bruised. The mission from Lowry Field Denver to Clownnute was hampered by high winds and dust.
London reports the Norwegian steamer Gulvefjell of 1568 tons was sunk today by enemy action with five crew killed and seven wounded. Thirteen survivors were landed at an East Scottish port. Also reported were German air attacks on North Sea trawlers Etruria and Active with three sailors killed on Etruria. Rome says King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena will visit Pope Pius XII on Thursday for a significant exchange.
Helsinki December 18 arrest of an alleged German spy in the capital caused a sensation. A hotel Kemp porter was accused by authorities of espionage on behalf of the Reich, marking a new spy scare in the city.
Reuters from Helsinki states smallpox has reached epidemic levels among Russian troops invading Finland. Finnish soldiers have been revaccinated to stem the dread disease, according to the dispatch.
The Lawrence County Garden Club sponsors the 39 Christie Home Lighting contest inviting all New CGunte rentdenia to compete. Handsome awards are offered for outstanding displays as entries stream into The News today. Judges will inspect the displays and award prizes accordingly.
New York reports a relief campaign raising 100000 dollars from American donors for Finland relief. President Herbe outlined organizing plans with chairmen and a 1200 participant drive, aiming to cover the entire state by week’s end. A Madison Square Garden benefit expected to sell out with 18000 seats priced from 50 cents to 2 dollars plus 125 boxes. The drive also received large contributions from International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union and Red Cross volunteers.
International News reports a Paris meet where Allied leaders discussed aid to Finland after the Russian invasion. British and French governments agreed on immediate assistance, including dispatches of fighter aircraft to strengthen defenses, with no new measures officially announced.
Johnson Bronze Company held its annual Christmas party where leaders discussed plant progress and future plans. The event featured speeches by top executives and references to longstanding service, with attendees reflecting on the company’s history and community impact.
York dispatch reports boxer Ernest Robter known as Earnest Haas confessed to killing Dr. Engleberg. Inspector Jol Ryan said the suspect, who vanished after the crime in Brooklyn, was arrested in Toronto by Captain Bats.
The report notes plans for a new bus terminal with an expected opening soon after essential equipment is received. MS. Crawford confirms the items have been shipped from the factory and will be installed, with final review and a ceremonial opening anticipated in the near future.
Fragmentary death record notes multiple individuals with scattered details including dates like December and February and names such as Watson, Baan, Augie Willian, Rumcow, Mewd, and Charles Mariwivk amid unclear context. Reading is inconsistent. some entries show initials and numbers.
Helsinki reports Russian air raid with four planes reaching the city. Finnish leadership confirms a victory on the North Central Front as more details emerge amid casualties and combat losses. A separate notice notes the death of a young Custer pupil from a bullet wound.
A fragmented OCR extract mentions a person or event with unclear names and scattered phrases. The readable bits reference a date around sixty today and vague notes on clothing, care, and a place near Niger. The text is too garbled to identify a clear incident, person, or outcome.
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