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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1941
Page
1
London dispatch reports an armistice in Iraq after a month of clashes. British troops occupy Baghdad and are moving toward Mosul oil fields while oil wells and the pipeline to Haifa remain undamaged.
The report notes extensive painting efforts in the city and repairs after lightning struck the First Church clock. Heavy Sunday traffic on Route 472 peaked at 1900 cars per hour, with multiple minor auto mishaps observed as autos were moved by wreckers. Increased rainfall is hoped for crops.
United States daily weather figures show a 24 hour period ending 9 a.m. with a maximum temperature of 56 degrees and a minimum of 24 inches precipitation and a river stage at 4.7 feet. A second period ending Sunday at 1 a.m. records a maximum temperature of 60 degrees and a minimum of 0 with precipitation noted as indeterminate.
International News Service reports that German forces declared Crete fully subdued with heavy actions at remaining airfields. British troops withdrawn, about 15,000 captured as Alpine troops secured Sphakion and last enemy stronghold. High command cites 13,900 plus British POWs.
Reid F. Sager a 20 year old Knox avenue resident and truck driver for W M Tribby of 839 Vo Ran avenue died after his truck left Route 159 two miles south of Mercer and burned following an overturn. The truck tore eight guard rails on a curve before overturning and pinning him in the cab. cause undetermined though loss of control on a descent is suspected. Tribby was hauling Interstate Creamery products.
President Roosevelt signed a priorities act that makes civilian needs secondary to the 40 billion dollar British aid and national defense program. The Office of Production Management gains power to enforce mandatory priorities on goods for foreign contracts, extending its reach to lend-lease and military needs.
Pennsylvanians returned to normal pursuits after a Memorial Day week end which claimed 28 lives in accidents, all but two of them traffic fatalities. Fourteen died Friday, with two more days adding the rest. Eastern and western regions each reported about 12 deaths. many injured, some seriously.
Washington reports plans for a large scale program to train older men and add 3,000,000 skilled workers to defense industries. In testimony to the House Appropriations committee labor officials said 17,000 defense contract planes could inaugurate in plant training with Labor Department support, supplementing National Youth Administration and Civilian Conservation Corps efforts aimed at younger men.
A large audience attended the Sunday night baccalaureate at the Cathedral honoring the senior class ahead of Friday evening’s commencement. Dr John J Mellvaine of First Presbyterian preached on living rightly while Dr GS Bennett of First Christian offered invocation and scripture.
Washington observers speculate that John G. Winant has returned to the United States to brief President Roosevelt on a possible German peace offer to Britain carried by Rudolf Hess after his May 10 solo flight. The report centers on Hess delivering terms and Britain’s reaction, with Winant recognized as the likely channel for news.
Pope Pius XXII spoke in an encyclical broadcast on Watlead radio calling for a post-war order with equitable distribution of goods, labor rights, and family well being. He cited Pope Leo XIII and insisted goods are God's to all, urging global implementation of a fair economic system.
Senator Norris of Nebraska urged President Roosevelt to take over strike bound defense plants to keep defense production moving. He warned labor could lose gains if strikes continue and said the president must take over the works where necessary, despite blame.
Survivors describe brutal fighting on Crete as British and Allied troops evacuees reached port after 12 days of intense bombardment by Nazi Stukas. A New Zealand veteran recalled a sky filled with planes and raging weather as 40 men swam to a destroyer while covered by heavy fire.
Cyprus authorities ordered last minute defense preparations as old people and children were moved to hills and English families departed. Special regulations threaten penalties for looting and alarmist rumors as inland labor board action is filed by the God Steel Workers.
Death list lists Mrs John W Cox 70 of Wilmington township and other ages and names including Perry ager 20 Kieler 2h Gloria Senka 7% 213 1 avenue C D Vance 41 New Wilmington Edward Spencer 80 Ennt Winter avenue.
Buffalo dispatch reports the May 24 First National Bank of Eldred holdup is tied to John Cart Archer who was killed while fleeing and being questioned by FBI agents. Archer, a native Californian with prior Houston and Jackson ties, had served a Lewisburg penitentiary sentence and was released last February. Authorities say the FBI watched for Archer and the four men linked to the $5,300 Pennsylvania bank robbery.
International News Services from London reports the armed merchant cruiser Salapin was sunk in action as announced by the British admiralty. Also noted are plans for the New Castle Motor Club meeting set for Thursday evening June 5 at 7 30 in the club offices.
London dispatch reports a major bombing raid on Manchester by German bombers lasting hours. The attack dropped many tons of explosives and incendiaries, wrecking hospitals, churches, commercial buildings, shops, and workers homes. Fires were controlled by rescuers who continued efforts into the afternoon.
An official communiqué from the Netherlands says the liner Intercepted by the Dutch warship Van Kingsbergen near West Indian waters carried 202 Germans bound for Martinique. The ship sailed from Marseilles with a stop at Dakar. They are undergoing examination and the reason for their presence is unclear.
Baccalaureate services were conducted Sunday night by nine Lawrence County high schools across the area. Rev. Robert E. Douglass at Union Township High School, Rev. R. M. Toufell at Bessemer, and other pastors led sermons with special music. Seniors from Shenango Township and Slippery Rock area heard varied pastors as schools opened commencement week.
Secret talks between Chancellor Hitler and Premier Mussolini at Brenner Pass stirred speculation on their next war moves. The meeting followed Axis victory announcements in Crewe, with reports claiming cordial talks and no concrete agreement. Targets discussed include Cyprus Alexandria Suez and Gibraltar.
A girl born March 1934 in New Castle was fatally struck by a car driven by Tucker on a Friday evening near 213 East Uday Road. The driver started his car at a traffic light when she suddenly stepped into the path, severely injuring her. funeral services at St Mary’s Church were announced for the following morning.
Fragmentary text hints at a sports or training camp with mentions of rookies, stars, mentors, and a weather note. Gorton and questions about performance loom amid garbled phrases, suggesting a reminiscence of past efforts and uncompleted tasks.
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