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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
13
Allied planners report heavy reinforcements in troops supplies and weapons pouring into beachheads overnight strengthening the second front. D day operations continue with naval gunfire air support and continued waterborne invasion traffic along the Normandy coast as German resistance remains stubborn though diminishing in tone.
In blunt, propagandist prose the piece argues that Hitler and his generals fortified the Atlantic Wall with powerful qualities. It warns that Allied morale could suffer if the expected breach into France materializes, noting failed "secret" weapons along the channel.
George J. Newman an 18 year old ex soldier from Seattle was sentenced in Warren Pennsylvania to three months in jail for unlawful wearing of an Army uniform and a South Pacific campaign bar. He was arrested May 23 and pleaded guilty before Federal Judge B P Schoonmaker.
Senator Mead of New York warned that cold weather next winter could hit if people do not buy coal this summer. He cited low mine production due to reduced summer purchases and urged action to avert shortages.
Waves voice mounting resentment toward restrictions on domestic service and seek overseas duties similar to Wacs. Rep. Maas Ri Minn, who proposed broader Wave roles, doubts the issue will be reopened as Congress resists expanding Wave assignments.
Garden notes advise frequent shallow cultivation for lettuce due to a shallow root system and weed competition. Radishes should be harvested as soon as edible, with 10 day succession plantings in Victory gardens. Transplant celery when soil is moist and air humid to reduce wilting.
The excerpt advises watering when soil is dry and placing plants in pre-dug holes. For rhubarb beds, limit harvest to eight to ten weeks. Pull stalks rather than cutting, trim leaf blades, and note foliage is not suitable for humans or animals. It also mentions that children can be fussy during teething.
Frank Levenich of Brooklyn awoke to his alarm clock going off while a burglar, who had hidden the stolen clock under his coat, tried to flee. Levenich chased the suspect a block until Detective James Phelan caught him, with the alarm continuing to ring throughout.
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