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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
1
Allied air fleets attacked German troop centers in northern France with heavy bomber and fighter support aiding ground troops advancing from Normandy beachheads. Night bombing targeted transport as RAF and Allied aircraft pressed operations against Caen and Cherbourg approaches amid stiff German opposition.
United Nations beachheads on the French coast expand slowly and on schedule as planners target the Cherbourg peninsula. The projected objective lies on the Normandy coast, a broad finger of land extending toward Britain.
The report notes three horses seen on New Castle streets and describes a chilly day with a maximum of 61 degrees. Newsboys ate pineapple sherbet cones as park benches shifted from shady to sunny sides. Police monitor Highland Avenue for speeding amid a resurfaced section. A motorist fixed a flat on Lincoln Avenue near Highland. Lawrence County hosts its annual Sunday school convention at Epworth Methodist Church.
Daily U S weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending 9 a m with a maximum of 61 and minimum of 43, no precipitation and a river stage of 5 feet. A year ago the same date recorded a 74 degree high, 31 degree low and .01 inches of precipitation.
Fifth Army Forces in Italy occupy the west coast port of Civitavecchia, 40 miles northwest of Rome, as Lieut. Gen. Mark W. Clark’s troops move rapidly north from the liberated city. Forward units reach Bracciano on the lake and push toward Civita Castellanza, with official announcements confirming the advance.
Washington reveals a House committee study on merging the Army and Navy into a single postwar defense body with a separate air department. Meantime Allied forces push toward Biak Island and prepare for future Philippines and Dutch East Indies campaigns. There is talk of possible court martial actions against Pearl Harbor leaders, with new immunity legislation awaiting Roosevelt’s signature.
The Nazi agency DNB reported Moscow launched a major offensive in Romania’s last sector alongside Allied landings in western France. Soviet troops allegedly struck along the central sector and left wing of the front, with gains of several kilometers. No Allied confirmation issued.
Gen MacArthur reports American Sixth Army infantry with naval and air support captured Mokmer airdrome in Biak Island’s Schouten group after a daring overland push through dense jungle. The 11 day battle featured major tank actions and heavy Japanese defense as columns advanced from the rear to seal the objective.
Police and fire crews plus volunteers dragged the Shenango River near the P and L E railroad bridge for the body of Ronald May 10, missing since about 4 p m Wednesday. His clothes were found south of the bridge along the Ne shannonock Shenango banks before the search resumed.
Stockholm dispatch says Berlin source notes German confidence waning over Allied landings in France. Nazi spokesmen reportedly cautious, with some belief Berlin may use elastic warfare allowing Allied penetration before a strong counterattack inland.
London dispatch says German lines at Bayeux were breached by British troops and advancing southwest. Nazi DNB report adds hundreds of Allied transport planes and gliders landed reinforcements along the Continent peninsula coast with about 600 Allied planes in support and stiff fighting ongoing.
MOSCOW June 8 German attacks north of Iasi suffered heavy losses as the Red Army readied a general offensive aligned with the Allied invasion of France. Soviet communique reports 10,000+ enemy dead in a week, 406 tanks and mobile guns, 400 motor trucks and 451 aircraft destroyed, with reduced Nazi activity on that sector.
A Stockholm telegraph report cited by the Scandinavian press said German authorities now estimate that ten Allied divisions have landed in France. The claim reflected wartime propaganda and uncertainty in reporting from the invasion area.
Allied observers report a large scale German counter attack forming in northern France after raids on German concentrations in the invasion area. Ninth Air Force pilots confirm enemy movements as they report to headquarters.
The Eisenhower radio spokesman told France that Allied air attacks will extend beyond the 22 mile coastal zone. Pamphlets will be dropped before the major assault to warn civilians to seek cover or disperse to fields for safety.
London radio quoted a Normandy correspondent saying villagers cheered as British forces passed through their village. Within hours many French boys wore British badges on their shirts and girls wore badges on their blouses.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson warned at a Washington news conference that German counter attacks in full force are still to come on the invasion front. He noted the foothold in France is secure but cautioned against underestimating future opposition and urged no cheerful distortion of facts.
London June 8 Allied air forces report more than 260 Marauder and Havoc bombers from the Ninth Air Force attacked Normandy battle areas at noon. Anti aircraft fire was met but no enemy fighters were sighted. Earlier raids hit German emplacements at Caen dropping tons of explosives and fire bombs from about 4 500 feet.
The Lawrence County Sabbath School association holds its 106th annual session at Epworth Methodist church led by president Robert M Strickler. Morning services discuss Christ For Such a Time As This, with Rev. R. M. Patterson delivering the sermon and colors presented by eight Girl Scouts and five Boy Scouts. Certificates are awarded to district presidents, and reports fill the agenda before a banquet and afternoon program led by Rev. C. R. Thayer.
Death notices list William Lawrence Shorts 88 of Polk Pa R D 2 George W Wyman 85 of 939 Maryland Avenue and Mrs Daisy Barnes Dunn 76 of New Wilmington.
London June 8 Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that enormous efforts lie ahead for the Allies and that no new details on the Anglo American invasion of northern France were announced He urged maintaining morale before voters and cautioned against overoptimism noting great dangers still lie behind us and enormous exertions lie before us.
A wartime message urges readers past forty to buy war bonds to support the fight against the krauts. It notes veterans cannot enlist but can contribute financially, emphasizing ongoing need for funds and equipment as the war continues into another season. The tone reinforces civic duty and collective sacrifice.
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