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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1942
Page
1
In the Midway sea and air battle the Japanese fleet suffered heavy losses. Admiral Nimitz announced the sinking of another Japanese destroyer and said a U.S. destroyer was lost to a submarine. Rescue missions saved most personnel with small U.S. casualties. Continued in page two.
Messages reach Pa Newc noting whippoorwills heard in Rock Springs district by Mrs. B C Miller and Norman Dean of Portersville R F D 2. The brief item records rural wildlife calls reported by residents.
The detour down Highland avenue hill from Wallace avenue was removed today as street car rail removal along the avenue was completed. Traffic on highways was light yesterday with motorists conserving cars and tires though gas rationing is not yet in place.
Weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending 9 am show maximum 78, minimum 64, precipitation .11 inches, river stage 5.5 feet. For the 24 hour period ending 9 am Sunday, maximum 90, minimum 63, no precipitation recorded.
A large parade accompanied Navy Week as 24 volunteers were inducted into the United States Navy Saturday night in the Cathedral. The event capped a week of recruiting efforts, with naval officers expressing satisfaction at the strong local enthusiasm and support. The procession moved from Jefferson and Washington streets led by Grand Marshal Chester C. Sweesy as state and city police managed traffic along downtown New Castle.
Death records show Mrs. Gertrude Biehl aged unknown at 706 Chestnut street along with Charles W. Dean 67 of 1111 East Washington Street. Helen Alex 20 of 445 East Long Avenue and Joseph Jacobucci 76 of 1012 Summit. Byrde Connell 75 of Plaingrove township. Mary Antoinette Binger 74 of Newport. Robert Fred Courson 1 month of Hoysdale. Franklin Fletcher Miller 69 of 1421 Croton Avenue.
Ezekiel James Camp a 48 year old inspector at the Frankford arsenal his wife May 48 and their 12 year old son James all of Philadelphia were killed when struck by a car while walking at the roadside near South Dennis New Jersey Curliss Shaw of Wildwood the driver faced a manslaughter charge with bail set at 5000 for the Cape May grand jury He did not see the Camp family in the unlit road until on top of them
The Commodity Rationing Board began sugar rationing on the courthouse porch with a four member staff overwhelmed. Attorney William J Caldwell urged volunteers to help as women who assisted earlier are asked to sign up again.
Announcement made at St. Marys church outlines steps toward a new Central Catholic high school. Next September St Marys school will admit a ninth grade while initial planning proceeds. If favorable, construction could begin in about two years subject to priorities.
Moscow reports heavy fighting across the Russo German front from Leningrad to Sevastopol with Nazi assaults repelled at both ends. The Leningrad defense claimed attacks failed and the Sevastopol bombardment yielded heavy losses for the attackers as the Crimea battle entered its third day.
British headquarters report no progress by Rommel in Libya as artillery stymied a major armored assault near Knightsbridge. The clash in the 60 mile desert front left battlefields littered with wrecked tanks and the Axis unable to break Imperial lines at Bir Hacheim and El Gazala.
New Castle prepares a formal sendoff for 24 volunteers departing Tuesday morning at 8:30 from Pennsylvania Station. Chief Shipfitter D C Ritchie, officer in command of the local recruiting station, announces the ceremonial sendoff with a band present.
A British admiral states that America controls Midway for the war’s duration after a decisive victory over Japan. He notes Japanese withdrawal with heavy losses, doubts about another carrier assault, and possible but unlikely strikes from the Marshall Islands.
International News Services from Pearl Harbor reports the Midway air and naval battle results. Japan suffered 17 casualties with ships sunk or damaged including carriers and cruisers. United States records show a destroyer sunk and an aircraft carrier hit with additional ships damaged.
Washington officials say the Midway island victory by American air and naval forces delivers a major blow to Japan and a strong morale boost for the United Nations. The win is seen as a pivotal setback for the Axis and a counter to Hitler’s failed Soviet campaign.
Australian shore batteries answered a submarine attack on Sydney and Newcastle early today. The submarines fired shells into crowded areas but casualties and damage remained small. A full blackout was ordered along the southeast coast as residents sought air raid shelters.
Sharon Council and New Castle joint hosts the U C T state convention to be held at the Castleton hotel in New Castle on June 11 12 and 13 with over 200 members expected. A secretaries conference is scheduled for Wednesday June 10.
Washington reports a Senate vote looms on military pay with a $46 monthly base urged in a conference agreement. Sen Len LaFollette seeks $50 base pay rejected by the House, while Rep Rankin predicts House support for the higher amount when the issue returns.
New York model Miss Choo Choo Johnson debuts a witty gimmick placing two notorious figures on heels as a social satire. The quirky idea aims to spark a trend and provoke discussion in fashion circles.
News dispatch reports Admiral Nimitz says the enemy invasion armada has been decisively repulsed at Midway and fled beyond American reconnaissance range. Fierce fighting may be raging in the Aleutian waters near Dutch Harbor as the Pacific war shifts.
General MacArthur sent a message to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz praising the Midway sea and air victory over Japan. He cited Australian Prime Minister Curtin’s felicitations and vowed, We shall not fail, amid widespread enthusiasm in the area. A Reuters dispatch adds U S troops reported at Basra, Iraq.
The speaker urges patience as rationing begins for sugar peaches tea and auto tires. Citizens must accept limited supplies during wartime despite long lines and crowds. The tone emphasizes endurance, duty, and fairness in distributing scarce goods.
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