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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1941
Page
19
A terse protest note from supporters in Britain calls for action on Syria, urging authorities to address the occupation issue and stage concrete measures. The message emphasizes urgency and international pressure without detailing specific steps or dates.
British leaders face mounting criticism over the Crete defeat and the stalled plans for immediate occupation of Syria. London papers call for an inquest and clear assurances that the debacle will not be repeated. Prime Minister Churchill must answer to Parliament when it reconvenes, with leadership under scrutiny amid wartime pressures.
International News Service reports that French mandated Syria is fortifying its defenses with bridge mining across the area as fears rise of it becoming a Near East battleground. French authorities rush rear-guard measures against a possible British attack while Beiruters accuse British agents of destroying bridges.
Former German ruler Kaiser Wilhelm II died in exile at Doorn House in Holland at age 82 after a lung embolism. Surrounded by family and guarded by Nazi soldiers, he abdicated after Germany’s defeat and had lived since 1918 under occupation.
London reports British troops occupy Mosul the Iraqi city at the heart of the oil region. After the Rashid Ali revolt collapsed British control is solidifying with martial law in Baghdad restored and Ibrahim Emir Abdul Illah backing British authority. British planes attack oil reservoirs at Beirut in Syria.
The center of the diamond shows a cut down trunk left eight feet from the ground with several branches rising from the stump forming a tree like crown. In New Castle area a week of traffic fatalities follows months without deaths highlighting a grim trend. Shenango plant hot mills to reopen at Carnegie Illinois Steel bringing work for hundreds. A tuberculosis sanitarium on the New Castle Butler highway near Butler will not be continued.
United States weather figures show a 24-hour period ending at 2 a.m. with a maximum temperature of 68 and a minimum of 57. total precipitation reached .56 inches and the river stage stood at 4.9 feet. year-ago data recorded a high of 86 and a low of 53 with no precipitation.
Washington reports that Stacy May, head of the OPM Research Bureau, urged the Senate defense committee to double the armament program from 20 to 40 billion dollars for next year to aid Britain and allies. He cited underestimations in aluminum and overall planning, noting no plan exists yet to raise the current target.
Mrs. David McKnight of Volant reports the safe arrival of James McKnight, aboard Zamzam in Portugal, after being aboard ships sunk by a German armed vessel. He was one of the missionaries on the Egyptian liner. Mrs. James McKnight of Allentown confirms via cable from Tuesday. All Americans aboard have been removed to Portugal and are safe.
A man and a woman, identified as William C. Benford and Mary C. Benford of Bellefonte, were killed in a collision between a car and a truck on Harrisburg outskirts. The woman's husband, William J. Benford, was hospitalized with serious injuries.
The United States Housing Authority awarded Aliquippa’s 250 unit defense housing project contract to J. O. Burgwin Company of Pittsburgh for 871000 dollars. The facility will sit about one mile from the town center.
Washington June 4 A renewed anti war current is evident in mail to Congress members following Roosevelt fireside chat and a national emergency claim. An IN S poll shows the middle west solidly anti intervention, the south mixed, and the far west and east leaning against war.
President Roosevelt signed four bills to expand defense forces. They cut West Point to three years, raise pay for purchasing officers by 100 dollars monthly and for enlisted by 50 dollars, authorize training of enlisted as aviation students, and allow time and a half pay for field staff who forgo vacations.
Mary Boyles Clendenin age 82 of 317 Clenmore boulevard is listed with death record details. Edward Lawrence Selig age 6 of 1909 East Washington street extension also appears in the June 4 1941 notices.
The USO drive in Lawrence County reported 11337.50 pledged at a Castleton briefing last night part of a 20000 goal. Campaign leaders praised the showing while noting many reports remain incomplete and continued solicitations are planned through June 12. Dr. G S Bennett and Emanuel Shenhan led efforts with Pomona grange involvement in Pleasant Hill.
Washington reports that the O P M and the Federal Power Commission are drafting recommendations to establish daylight saving time nationwide to conserve electric power for defense. If adopted, areas without daylight saving time would move clocks ahead one hour, with the change lasting through the national emergency.
BERLIN June 4 German daylight air raids struck English south coast ports and major industrial targets in southern Britain. Night raids targeted important factories near Birmingham, according to the high command.
Washington June 4 The draft everything measure sent from the War Department provoked a flood of protests as critics warn of an American dictatorship. Senate leaders consider time limits and congress declared emergencies. Labor members push hearings while Sen Reynolds cites public demand for review. Senate and House probes focus on the bill’s aim to break defense strikes and call for Roosevelt leadership.
Bulletin from San Francisco reports about 3,000 skilled craftsmen led by the AFL boilermakers union returned to Bethlehem Shipbuilding yards, breaking a strike that halted $665 million in defense contracts across 11 yards. Bethlehem holds $294 million for navy cruisers and destroyers. The return began within an hour with no resistance as workers moved past picket lines, and officials expected full resumption of skilled labor except machinists by nightfall.
Edward Lawrence Selig seven aged six dies after injuries from auto collision on East Washington street near Cascade Park. Boy, born August 13 1934 in New Castle, survived by parents Lawrence E and Lillian May Fruehstorfer Selig three sisters and grandparents. Funeral set for Friday at 2 30 PM at Graceland cemetery burial there.
Washington June 4 A warning that the United States is unprepared for war was voiced today by Senators Reynolds and Truman chairing key committees. They said the defense program will reach its goal but if the nation enters war soon it would be far below combat strength.
The Maritime Commission announced a major withdrawal from U S Japanese trade and handed seven large Pacific vessels to the army and navy. Operated by American President Lines, these ships supply about half of the passenger and cargo space on U S Nippon routes. The navy takes 21 ships and the army the rest, including the S S America Washington and Manhattan.
Harrisburg June 4 The House backed truck weight increases to 42 000 pounds and Senate action looms A conference committee may bridge gaps with the House The measure would lift gross weights by 3000 pounds and axle loads by 1100 pounds stakeholders include the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association and trucking groups Harry K Daugherty says the highway department remains opposed to any weight changes
Rep. Michael Edelstein of New York City collapsed shortly after delivering a speech on the house floor. He suffered a heart attack in the lobby and was pronounced dead at the congressional physician’s office.
Harrisburg June 4 Proceedings against the New Castle Electric Railway company and the City of New Castle were instituted by the Public Utility Commission to determine the reasonableness and legality of an ordinance agreement relating to abandonment of railway operations on certain streets. City Solicitor Robert M. White said he has no knowledge of any other proceeding beyond the regular approval or disapproval of the contract set for Monday.
Arthur Mometer recalls a childhood image of a woodland summer pool where elders gathered. A carefree swimmer could dive in naked if desired, with only rocks to watch for along the banks. He notes today’s pools and praises the old fashioned spot for full fun, mentioning a 73 degree day.
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