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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1941
Page
51
President Roosevelt faces the task of naming a successor to Justice Hughes as the seventh Supreme Court vacancy opens. Attorney General Robert H. Jackson may be named to the court, with John L. Hutchinson reporting from Washington.
Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes announces retirement effective July 1. Predicts point to Robert H. Jackson for chief justice or associate seat, with Harlan F. Stone also considered for a lead role. Washington consensus favors Jackson's elevation, while Francis Biddle remains in play.
Pa Newc notes Florida license plates seen in a city parking lot as peonies bloom in gardens. National Hotel Week runs June 1 to 7, with AmÉ tan Hotel sponsorship noted on the signs.
United States weather statistics show a maximum of 80 and a minimum of 61 with trace precipitation and a river stage of 4.6 feet for the 24 hours ending this morning. A year ago the max was 71 and the min 53 with 0.33 inches of precipitation.
The army announced contract awards totaling 2,344,394 dollars for the ordnance department and the quartermaster corps. The American Bantam Car Co of Butler Pennsylvania received 864,141 dollars for 4 ton trucks.
Berlin officials denied knowledge of German landings or military concentrations in French mandated Syria. They said the government would reserve agitation for London and noted France promised to defend its territory. The note referenced the Franco German armistice and France’s obligation to defend its borders.
Ankara reports rumors that French authorities in Syria asked Germany to withdraw aircraft and supplies to avoid conflict with Britain. Turkish observers say the Vichy government is pro Axis after Admiral Darlan address. rumors also claim Britain may call ships to Syria hostile. Germans reportedly stationed in Aleppo and other towns, hidden from public view.
Indiantown Gap Pa June 3 State motor police extended their search for Thomas F Downing of Company D 103rd Engineers missing since May 21. Clothes found along the Susquehanna river raise drowning questions as teletype messages go to local authorities while the 28th Division ends a long training break and prepares for the next phase starting June 30.
London reports suggest deep German infiltration in French mandated Syria as three Panzer divisions and two light tank units are alleged present. About 20 000 German troops including paratroops are described as touring Syria with equipment buildup under siege talk.
Washington reports the United States rejects Tokyo appeasement overtures as strains grow with Japan. Japan proposes inviting Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka to Washington to push a peace settlement that would cede influence in Asia and pressure Chiang Kai-Shek.
The Los Angeles county grand jury dropped its investigation into mistreatment allegations involving Sylvia Hamalaine, 16, who sought film fame. Foreman Theodore Pierce cited lack of credible new evidence and said the case remains tabled. Lionel Atwill denied the accusations of improper parties at his home.
Pittsburgh June 3 Senate confirmation made Walter L. Miller formerly state Democratic secretary the new collector of internal revenue for western Pennsylvania. He replaces William Driscoll who said it was part of the game and that he had six good years. Miller had worked in the WPA at Harrisburg and the bituminous coal commission at Pittsburgh.
British bombers struck Berlin last night and today causing large fires while other RAF squadrons attacked industrial targets in the Ruhr area including Dusseldorf Duisberg and Ruhrport. Weather limited the Berlin strike though several heavy bombers took part using super bombs.
Donna Jean Regan age four daughter of Mr and Mrs William Regan of 227 Elm street was brought to Jameson Memorial hospital at 11 this morning with a cut on the back of the head from being struck by an automobile driven by Louis Galazia of Hillsville on Grant street near Elm street. Doctors say injuries are not believed serious.
Britain's Labour Party conference declared total victory over Nazi Germany as the path to a just peace. Lord Attlee insisted no negotiated peace would be accepted, with the executive memorandum endorsing overwhelming opposition by 2,430,000 to 19,000 via proxy votes.
Eight Pittsburgh waiters race a two block course in the first local waiters derby sponsored by the Pittsburgh Hotelmen's Association. Each waiter carries a loaded service tray featuring a wine bottle glass cup and saucer. Miss Simone Simon awards the $10 prize.
In San Diego on June 3 officials of Consolidated Aircraft strongly suspect sabotage after a four engine bomber bound for Britain crashed shortly after takeoff. Four men died as investigators from the FBI county coroner's office U S Army Consolidated British authorities and the Civil Aeronautics Administration probe the incident.
President Roosevelt returns from Hyde Park on a week end visit and holds defense briefings with congressional leaders OPM Director Knudsen Admiral King and Ambassador Winant who has returned to report to his chief.
Roosevelt to seek bill giving him power to seize defense usable property and curb civilian production. Senate military affairs chair Reynolds leads, with aims to halt strikes via government ownership threat and seize Nazi controlled firms as step in defense warfare. Administration sources say bill consolidates existing powers for national defense.
New York June 3 Lou Gehrig star of the New York Yankees and long time captain died at his Bronx home at 10 10 p m after a battle with infantile paralysis He never missed a game in 15 seasons until retirement in 1939 and held a record of 2130 straight appearances
The Pennsylvania House resolutions urge Congress to gift the battleship North Carolina to Great Britain to replace the Hood. Republicans Getes Armstrong and Bretherick push for Roosevelt to use lease powers to transfer the ship without reservation for immediate action against a common enemy.
John J. Dempsey, of the Maritime Commission, testified before the Senate defense committee that certain American merchant ships have been converted into airplane carriers and that more of this type will be built. He noted plans to possibly lease such carriers to Great Britain to patrol the North Atlantic and hunt submarines, adding subsidies could be cut if operators cannot show compliance.
Lord Halifax told Columbia University alumni at a June 3 luncheon that Germany would conquer Europe and then the world. He said the United States and Britain must work together to smash Hitler and, after defeat, build a new world order.
Twenty of Shenango tin plate plant's 40 hot mills at New Castle and related facilities will restart Monday June 16 as reconditioning finishes. The move supports the defense program's demand for hot rolled tin plate and will require about 1000 employees, most of whom previously worked at Shenango Works. Continued on page-
The Rome meeting between Mussolini and Hitler is described as the start of a new military cycle. Gayda says the Axis can oppose America with vast resources and defense offense, while Italian officials note the five hour talks signal future Axis action and the Balkan war’s end.
The speaker contrasts hard working crops and drought with a neighbor who longs for ease under trees. He imagines a life of leisure, shade, sun, and a comfortable pillow, while noting the weather at seventy three degrees and the need to toil.
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