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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
1
Correspondent reports Rome liberated by American and British Fifth Army amid heavy rear guard fighting and German withdrawal. At press HQ on outskirts, guns blaze and snipers fire as reporters race to relay updates. A dawn return to city signals end of fascist rule and arrival of Allied forces.
Allied mechanized columns crossed the Tiber and swept through liberated Rome pursuing disorganized German troops retreating northward. General Maitland Wilson announced Rome’s liberation and Fifth Army units moved beyond the city while Allied air forces flew hundreds of sorties.
Large formations of American heavy bombers led the assault on Hitler Europe as the 50th straight day of air attacks continued. Some 750 Fortresses and Liberators plus about 500 fighters targeted the Boulogne and Calais invasion coast with Thunderbolt and Mustang escort planes.
In New York dispatch dated June 5, it notes two strategic reasons for Germans to hold the Italian peninsula. Rome fall would demoralize Axis and boost occupied nations. Withdrawal is advised while Nazi divisions retreat and salvage of Kesselring's battered army is considered.
In local notes, berry crops are forecast to be plentiful and ripen early this summer, with warnings not to waste the harvest. The Johnson Bronze Co plans a new office on South Mill street as road resurfacing continues on Highland avenue and East Washington street. A motorist’s car caught fire on the public square, prompting a fire department call while the driver was away. Monument near Moravia preserves the site of an early Indian village, and city gardens near the disposal plant show strong planting progress. Severe rains damaged many flower gardens, while a young rabbit in Park avenue district was captured by Game Warden Frank L. Coen. Mark Must of 1504 Thorpe street reports twenty-five tomato plants and knee-high corn in his victory garden.
The 24 hour period ending at 9 o'clock Sunday shows a maximum temperature of 86 and a minimum of 58 with 0.60 inches of precipitation. River stage is 5.6 feet. Areas unnamed record a 24 hour period ending at 9 o'clock Sunday with a maximum of 80 and a minimum of 62 and no precipitation.
The Navy announced 16 additional Japanese vessels sunk by American long range submarines in Pacific and far eastern waters. The tally brings total Japanese ships sunk to 589 since the war began, with a mix of transports, cargo vessels, and small craft.
The president will radio at 8 30 p m EWT from Washington after Rome fell under allied control. Officials say civilian relief plans for Rome were prepared months ago and focus on preventing food riots while lawmakers push to extend Pearl Harbor trial timelines in the Senate and House.
Congressional leaders foresee defeat of cotton price benefit attempts within the price control extension bill. Vinson warns such a proposal would devastate stabilization policy as the bill faces a veto threat and delays until the scheduled June 20 recess.
Sen. Ellender of Louisiana proposes a War Production Board halt on civilian goods to curb workers shifting from wartime to civilian jobs as belief grows that the war is nearing end. The plan targets easing the postwar rush and stabilizing production.
Moscow says Soviet troops clash in northwest and north of Iasi Romania with heavy German losses. One unit reportedly destroyed up to a battalion of Germans and crippled tanks and armored cars, while more than 1,000 Germans were destroyed during four attacks. London radio cites a German company commander.
In New York, half a million Italians and their descendants continued daily life rather than celebrate Rome's liberation. Some relatives serve abroad and fear Nazi reprisals. Mayor LaGuardia avoids misgivings about Rome while expressing relief at the event.
Tokyo radio claimed the moment to strike had arrived and threatened the greatest offensive ever against the Allies. The broadcast said Japan was ready to launch a formidable offensive that would cut China in two and foil American strategy.
The Y M C A marked its 100th anniversary with ceremonies at First Methodist Church. Dr Robert A Galbreath Westminster College president gave the address. Mayor John F Haven and others attended as J Clyde Gilfillan recalled early days and key supporters. Music by the Consistory choir and benediction by Rev Thomas Jones capped the service.
Army officials investigated the P-38 crash near Blue Knob mountain in Bedford County. The pilot killed during a routine flight from Patterson Field to Newark was not named pending next of kin notification and inquiry completion.
NEW YORK June 5 The Badoglio cabinet will meet in special session today as announced by Naples radio via a London broadcast. The report notes the meeting is scheduled to address ongoing wartime concerns under Premier Marshal Badoglio.
Rome June 5 King Victor Emmanuel III turned over his crown to Prince Umberto signaling his retirement as Italy’s ruler after Rome’s fall to the Allies. Badoglio’s cabinet seeks a civilian reshuffle amid political crisis while parties stage demonstrations, notably the Communists and Union Democrats. The Germans evacuated anti Fascist figures but kept some leaders free, including Orlando and Bergamini.
A memorial service for fallen United States Marines was held at St Marys Church on Sunday June 4 at noon. The Gunnery Sergeant Harry T Burns Detachment of the Marine Corps League organized the event with cooperation from the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Spanish War Veterans Legion Auxiliary Marine Corps League Auxiliary and the American Red Cross Motor Corps. The service drew men and women of many denominations as Rev Leo Watterson celebrated the mass with Rev Francis P King and Rev F M McCarter assisting. McCarter delivered the memorial address. The first annual local post service featured a parade from the Legion Home to the church and an evening showing of Signal Corps war films at The Castleton hotel followed by remarks and lunch.
The German DNB agency said Mussolini urged Romans not to yield to the invaders and to make the American advance harder, describing him as the Fascist puppet addressing the city of his former capital.
President Roosevelt plans a nationwide radio address tonight after Rome fell to Allied forces. The fireside chat follows Cairo Teheran talks and marks a pivotal moment before the planned invasion of Western Europe and Roosevelt's possible fourth-term bid.
Allied forces drive deeper into northern Burma near Kaming in the Mogaung valley as Mountbatten reports east and southeast gains from the town northwest of Myitkyina. Chindits press Myitkyina from the south while Chinese and American units secure about half the rail and river hub. Farther west, UN forces seize positions along the Imphal Ukhrul Palei Taamu route.
Rome celebrated the end of nearly two decades of oppression after Lieut Gen Mark W Clark announced the city’s complete liberation. Crowds filled sunlit streets as American and British troops were greeted with warmth. An unidentified American private mounted a balcony amid the revelry. Continued on Page Two.
Five obituary notices report deaths for Robert Lemuel Coates age 35 of 11 North Jefferson Street, Mrs. Albert Walker age 59 of 228 Smith Field Street, Lamont L. Wagner age 65 of 902 North Mercer Street, Charles H. Tate age 67 of 220 Hillcrest Avenue, and Mrs. Clarence Graham age 60 of 1618 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Washington dispatch reports Rome faces urgent food riots with the city swollen from a million to two million by refugees from the south. Allied leaders including Lt Gen Mark Clark may seek Pope’s aid at the Vatican as church officials, the sole continuous local authority, oversee relief efforts. Continued on page two.
The Supreme Court, in an 8 to 7 decision, held that life insurance affects interstate commerce and that Congress can regulate it. The ruling covers two cases, the Polish National Alliance of Chicago and the Southeastern Underwriters Association, overturning 75 years of precedents. Justice Felix Frankfurter wrote the opinion. Justice Roberts did not participate.
The verse notes hot or warm weather and a 92 degree feeling, but urges not to complain to a farmer as he sees the crops thrive. It praises the heat as beneficial for grain and potatoes and the farmer’s toil, arguing warmth brings growth until temperatures truly rise.
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