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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
21
German high command reports progress along the Vergand line in south and southwestern France. Prisoners taken at Dunkerque reach 58,000 as booty and materiel mount. air forces strike behind enemy lines as Hitler intensifies efforts to push toward Paris.
Pa Newc Observes notes several streets and highways in New Castle require resurfacing and curb replacement. Local fishing contest yielded four fish from Neshannock Creek, while fireworks sales are barred before July Fourth by state law. World War II memories rise as photos of France’s battles recall veterans’ experiences. A pink rhododendron near Butler Avenue and Raymond Street stands out as a towering, festive bloom.
The 24 hour period ending 5 pm Wednesday saw a high of 89 and a low of 60 with no precipitation. River stage was 7.5 feet. Year earlier the date recorded a high of 846 and a low of 49 with no precipitation.
Congress readies swift passage of a New Deal era measure opposing Western Hemisphere territorial transfers. Senate leaders plan action as House foreign affairs officials pledge quick passage. The move is backed by steps to mobilize the national guard and approve a military funding package. Senator Pepper renews a push to sell arms to Allies to curb German aggression.
A million refugees wander the ruins of northern France as German armies advance. Civilians of all ages sleep in the open and forage for food along debris strewn roads while military warnings threaten death for looting.
Royal Air Force medium and heavy bombers struck German troop concentrations and harassed movements behind the French front. The air ministry report notes six enemy aircraft destroyed and one British plane shot down. Coastal command aircraft raided Belgian oil depots.
Death notices for Mrs. Jacob H. Dunlap 56 of Little Beaver township Mrs. William C. Jones 66 of 1232 South Mill street John Blight 62 and R. D. Jennings 58 both in Butler R D 5 with C McCandless noted in listings from New Castle dated June 6 1940.
Rome reports Italy expands war readiness with a 12 mile danger zone off Italian Albanian and colonial coasts. All vessels must accept Italian pilots and reveal positions plus arrival times. Officials warn waters labeled dangerous though mines or obstacles are not confirmed.
Sir Stafford Cripps, newly designated British ambassador to Soviet Russia, departed Athens today for Moscow via Sofia and Bucharest. His departure signals official acceptance, with his first task reportedly to initiate Anglo Russian trade negotiations.
London reports that after 36 hours since Hitler opened the blitz against Paris Le Havre and Cherbourg the French front remains largely intact. British experts note small German advances but heavy losses for the Nazis and overall French resistance across the 110 mile front.
Paris reports that four hundred German tanks were smashed or captured after breaking the Weygand line during the Somme battle. Officials say the French army may have found new methods to counter the tank threat as the offensive opened at dawn with a fierce German ground assault.
Washington June 6 Tax experts say a Democratic plan would raise a sweeping federal levy of about one billion dollars affecting nearly every citizen. The proposal includes higher income tax rates lower exemptions and added excise and gasoline taxes to fund national defense.
H R Knickerbocker reports from the French battle front as German forces launch a major offensive toward Paris. He describes a massive French counterdrive with tanks armored cars and trucks rolling forward in darkness as artillery crashes through the night.
Six people were injured as German incendiary bombs hit rural England in a wide raid across five counties. The assault tested Britain’s air raid precautions and anti parachute troops went on duty with rifles while anti air batteries fired along the south coast.
Paris city and national authorities announce precautions against infiltration by parachutists as German advance troops close to Paris. Interior ministry says no panic but traffic is disrupted by camouflage measures and patrols across major routes.
Clothing including three overcoats and parts of three wearing outfits was found in a boxcar at the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie reclamation yard in Stowertown. The boxcar came from Youngstown Ohio, the same line as boxcars that carried the nude headless bodies. Detectives reopened the torso murder probe and examined the garments for blood and owner clues. Police had previously identified one victim through latent fingerprints.
Glen Falls N Y June 6 Page Ripley a two headed calf born on the W S Wilson farm near Saratoga Lake was alive and taking nourishment today
The Lawrence county Red Cross chapter reports continued contributions to aid war refugees. Recent totals exceed 200 with 175 from St Mary’s church 62 from New Castle post office staff 31.40 from American Can Co. workers and 31.22 from First U P church volunteers. Officials urge timely giving at the chapter office or via pickup if notified, noting the urgency and a promise that gifts now are worth twice later.
Three hundred seventy five seniors will receive diplomas at the large June 1940 commencement. Westinghouse official S Coler will deliver the main address as a distinguished industrialist.
Nazi forces renewed pressure in France as two million troops engage in Hitler’s blitz with divisions reported trapped and facing mounting casualties in a major World War II action.
Paris reports heavier fighting as German ground assault resumes along a 110 mile front. German artillery roars and tanks press the breach while French forces withdraw slightly in the lower Somme, with indications the push aims toward Le Havre.
Washington reports telegrams from U S ambassadors Kennedy and Bullitt to Great Britain and France requested faster shipments. Secretaries say messages were received by the White House and disclosed after a Paris Le Matin story.
Arthur Mometer notes students nearing the end of the term as warm 92 degree weather prompts thoughts of summer days. Children dream of pools and woods while desks and books fade from attention and autumn plans loom ahead.
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