06 Jan 1942
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1942
Page
1
The war department reports a fourth straight Japanese bombing of Corregidor and Mariveles. Seven of fifty attacking planes were shot down by anti aircraft fire. The four hour assault caused few casualties and light damage to American Filipino positions northwest of Manila.
A chilly broadcast from PA NEVO notes December ran seven degrees warmer than average, while New Castle and Lawrence County saw real winter weather. Readings hit five to ten degrees below zero with soldiers in Russia facing harsher conditions as cold grips the region. A minister spoke of a telegram reading BUY IN NEW CASTLE.
The 24 hour period ending at 9 am reports a high of 14 and a low of 5 below zero with no precipitation. River stage stands at 5 feet. Year ago readings show a high of 29 and a low of 18 with .02 inches of rain.
Chinese forces, after driving the Japanese from Changsha region, began a two pronged attack on Ichang from western Hupeh and north of the Yangtze. Ichang sits 300 miles northwest of Changsha and marks the peak of the Japanese Hupeh advance. The offensive may signal a wider Chinese counter offensive on multiple fronts.
War weariness grows as U S forces and Allied air power strike Japan across land sea and air in a campaign seen to impose heavy costs on Nippon. Military observers foresee a rising toll before final conquest and occupation.
Lawrence county residents shivered as a severe cold wave swept the district with temperatures from five below at water works to 12 below in outlying areas. Ebensburg reported 16 below, while Kane area read 25 below at 7 a.m. The forecast indicated the cold snap would continue.
Firemen answered a flame at 311 Preston Avenue the afternoon of Monday when an attempt to thaw about a dozen water pipes started a small fire. Damage was reported near 25 dollars.
Lawrence county war relief fund workers push to meet a 40000 goal as 113 chapters report success and Richmond Virginia tops its quota by 13000. American Legion posts in Charleston West Virginia and Altoona Pennsylvania donate funds while women collect in city banks and contributions can be mailed to the Chapter.
Batavia reported a Netherlands submarine attached to the British fleet has failed to return and is feared lost in an area well patrolled by the enemy. This marks the second Dutch submarine loss since World War II began in the Pacific theater. Dutch victories at sea had outweighed losses, with a Japanese thrust anticipated toward Tarakan.
Soviet advances in the Crimea push to the Sea of Azov north of Feodosia as German retreat becomes a rout. Moscow radio, citing Tass, notes the Black Sea fleet taking an important role in ongoing fighting.
Soviet and German forces clash with heavy losses as operations continue along the front. The new high command communique notes fighting through the night and Soviet reoccupations of several inhabited localities. Forty-one Nazi aircraft were reported destroyed, while the Red Air Force lost eleven planes.
Batavia dispatch reports headquarters of the United Armed Forces High Command in the Far East will be established on Java. Gen Sir Archibald Wavell will direct the Pacific war from the Java base with Major General George Brett as second in command. Dr H J Van Mook has arrived in Australia for discussions.
Ottawa reports Canada will, following the U.S. lead, stop passenger car production. J. H. Berry, motor vehicle controller, orders production halted as existing inventories are finished by late March or early April. A government permit will be required to sell any new passenger automobile.
An 83 year old woman died from burns in a Bloomfield house fire in Pittsburgh. Another woman escaped with her 10 month old baby. firemen suspect a hot coal ignited a rug. Mrs Mary Gillespie died en route to St Francis hospital. Mrs Albina Mutschler fled with her son Billy.
British far eastern command reports a new Japanese flanking advance on the Malaya west coast near Perak forces a withdrawal and realignment. They deny any new landings near Singapore and describe rapid criss cross movements aimed at pushing British troops toward Singapore.
British radio reports Poland halted normal rail traffic to clear the way for German military trains. Air Ministry says British bombs hit Brest and Cherbourg docks used as naval bases. Australian radio notes New Zealand to call up remaining single men and all married men 18 to 26 for the NZ Expeditionary Force. Soviet forces strike back at a major German assault on Leningrad with a swift counter offensives.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for a $56 billion program to boost 1942 output to 60 000 planes 45 000 tanks 20 000 anti aircraft guns and 8 000 000 deadweight tons of ships with 1943 targets of 125 000 planes 75 000 tanks 35 000 anti aircraft guns and 10 000 000 tons. He warned Axis powers of global fighting and said US forces would deploy worldwide including the British Isles and Far East.
Advices to Vichy describe new bomb incidents in Paris with blasts in the Latin Quarter and at a German book shop. Officials deny that 32 demonstrators were machine gunned and wounded by German soldiers after a Saturday protest.
Reports of renewed bomb explosions in Paris and a mysterious death involving Yves Paringaux accompany a strong Nouveaux Temps front page attack on the Vichy government by Jean Luchaire. The piece notes Dent’s warning on stalling Franco German collaboration as tensions mount with Germany-occupied France.
Members of the Lawrence County Agricultural Association hold their annual meeting at Epworth Methodist church East Washington street and Butler avenue. The morning session opened with remarks by president R. P. Peeples and reports from secretary Mrs. Harry Kretzer and treasurer Glenn Patterson. County farmers presented demonstrations on hybrid corn home economics poultry feeding and other projects. Afternoon speakers include R. W. Cordier Clarion on The American Way in a World at War and J M Fry Penn State on extension service.
Ann Sheridan and George Brent married in a simple Palm Beach ceremony at Brent’s sister Mrs. Sam Harris home. The couple, honeymooning now, were attended by Pat Watson as best man and William Gain who gave away the bride.
Death notices list Charles Robinson of Eden bug R D 1 Annie L Hess R D 1 Eden burg and Sam Donofrio aged 31 of 309 rear East Lutton Street with brief city record style details.
The piece notes a car runs well in summer and spring but struggles in winter as oil thickens and the starter tightens. It warns of cold weather causing sluggish starts, urging cautious operation when temperatures drop and leaves begin to fall.
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