Bombs Hit Brest Docks as Prinz Eugen Reaches Harbor
RAF bombers attacked Brest docks in occupied France, aiming at the German cruiser Prinz Eugen tied with Bismarck, which escaped British pursuit after Hood’s sinking. The raid followed mixed Luftwaffe activity including bombs on South Wales and a rescue incident near a quarry in Texas City involving a boy saved by a passerby.
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Bulle
London
Royal Air Force
Prinz Eugen
Bismarck
Hood
Air Ministry
Brest
Atlante
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Anovner All Ministry
South Wales
Possible US response if Fobln Moor sunk without warning
Officials weigh options if the Fobln Moor was sunk unlawfully, including a naval protection of shipping and a warning to deter further sinkings. The action hinges on whether the attack was daylight or night, and whether survivors can identify the aggressor.
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Fobln
State Department
Germany
Italy
Ril
Planes Plant Near Normal Production After Short Lockout
A near normal production level was restored at the plane plant after an emergency proclamation to employ soldiers. Overnight, 3304 workers returned to the maximum night shift of 795, with day crew figures showing 5100 of 7000 total workers at work. CIO members who had held out near the plant eventually returned, driving cars and singing a labor song as operations resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ais
CIO
Final Plans Made for Flag Day Parade
Grand Marshal Lester W. McClelland outlined formation and division plans for the Flag Day parade to be held in June. Three bands are confirmed, with potential for a fourth, and numerous organizations will march and attend the Saturday night mass meeting at the Cathedral with speakers including William T. Kerr. Flowers are requested for stage decoration and local citizens are asked to donate red, white, and blue blooms to Cunningham and Weingartner by Friday afternoon.
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Tracht Singing Society
Trades and Labor Assembly
Pythian Sisters
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
National Youth Administration
New Castle Motor Club
Greater New Castle Association
New Castle Slovak Club
Abepa
Americana Society
Addolorara Congregation
Humber First
Sons of Italy
Casa Savoia
Christopher
St. Margaret
Lester W. McClelland
Red Coat
William T. Kerr
American Flag Day Association
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Livengood
Ald
Delphinium
Cunningham
Weingartner
City Hall
Legion
Daughters of the American Revolution
General Committee
Citizens Committee
Howe
Grange
Ellwood City
Bessemer
Hillsville
New Wilmington
Wanpum
Enon Valley
I c
Damascus Occupied Report Reaches London In Crisis
Report from London describes British and Free French forces entering Damascus from the south while Collet and 2000 cavalry move from the Turkish frontier toward the city. Vichy Dentz allegedly fled Rhodes as fighting tightens 10 miles south of Damascus with Lebanese coast landing reported.
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de Gaulle
Great Britain
Collet
Syria
Palestine
Iraq
Syrian
Damascus
London
Damuaselis
Beirut
Tao
Henri Fernand Dentz
Vichy
Rhodes
Charles de Gaulle
Cern Ethis
Deaths of the Day Alfred W Brown and others
Alfred W Brown 55 died suddenly at home in Chewton from a possible heart attack. He worked at National Tube Works Ellwood City and was a Chewton resident, member of Chewton Christian church and Eagle lodge. Surviving wife Minnie, daughter Blanche Badger, son Arthur, brother William, sister Ray Moffatt. Funeral in Chewton Friday 2 PM at Chewton Christian church, interment Suppery Rock. Tony Knows 47 of Hillsville died in New Castle hospital. No known relatives. Funeral at Cunningham Bessemar, interment Lawrence County Cemetery. Anthony Alussia 765 Harrison St. mass at St. Vitus Thursday 10 AM. Procession from residence 9:30 AM. Interment St. Vitus.
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Alfred W. Brown
Alfred. W. Brown
Chewton
Mr. Brown
National Tube Works
Ellwood City
Blanche Badger
Arthur Brown
McKeesport
William Brown
Anc
Ray Moffatt
Marshall Funeral Home
Wampum
Chevron Christian Church
Charles Durbin
Suppery Rock Cemetery
Tony
Hillsvile
New Castle Hospital
Cunningham Funeral Home
Bessemer
Lawrence County Cemetery
Vatsy Anthony
Alussia
Harrison Street
St. Vitus Church
St. Vitus Cemetery
Payment of state funds held up by legislature
The budget clash between Democrats in the House and Republicans in the Senate has left the state operating largely on credit since June 1. Joint conference committees aim to resolve reapportionment and tax issues, with major bills on general appropriations and relief awaiting enactment before adjournment. The reunion event ends with Arch Colwell speaking, followed by a variety program and entertainment.
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Democratic House
Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
John B. Waddington
Richard E. Rentz
Joseph C. Williams
Earl R. Wimner
Arch T. Colwell
Cleveland
Saciety of Automotive Engineers
Ther Entertainment
Marriage License Applications in New Castle Area
A list of proposed marriage license applicants includes James P Waldo of 421 Park Avenue New Castle and Eleanor Stancin of 24 East North Street New Castle plus numerous others from Warren Bessemer and Youngstown areas. Names include William H Fessler Eleanor Van Buren Rose Lavella Thomas De Caviett Milan Dujmovia Helen Milan John Gaspar Veronica Kolswoska Roy Mumford and Paulsie Rowland with addresses in New Castle Warren Bessemer and Cleveland regions.
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James P. Waldo
Park Avenue
New Castle
Eleanor Stancin
East North Street
William H. Fessler
Mullsway
Eleanor van Buren
M'Bride 18 Found Dead After Coal Bank Accident
McBride died in an apparent accidental shooting near a coal bank at Ellwood City. Witnesses heard a single shot around 3 am. the body was found with a severe scalp wound near the site. He left a wife Elizabeth Jane and daughter Donna Mae, with his mother and brother surviving. Funeral arrangements set for Friday at 2:30 pm with Rev Thayer and Rev Minteer officiating.
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Jake Sonski
Wampum
Julius Strabyla
Ellwood City
Sonski
McBride
Norman Guy
Lashe
Ben
Minghoffs
Davis
Lwin
T.es Nugent
Sanski
Strébula
Nugent
William J. and
Ida Marc West McBride
Bell Telephone Go
New Castle High School
Third
U. P. Church
S. B. Gopéland
Elizabeth Jane McKissick McBride
Wve
Donna Mae
William J. McBride
Robert W. J. McBride
C Jessie Moore Peterson
Howard L. Reynalds
East Washington Street
Worth Street
C. R. Thayer
U. P
W. E. Minteer
Oak Park Cemetery
Former Senator Holt To Marry
Former U S Senator Rush D Holt of West Virginia and Miss Helen Froelich of Gridley Illinois filed notice of intention to wed at the Bloomington County Clerk's office. Holt, 36, lists Weston West Virginia as home. Froelich, 27, daughter of Gridley mayor Willian Froelich, has taught at National Park College in Forest Glen Maryland.
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International News Service
Bloomington
U. S
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Helen Froelich
Gridley
Holt
Weston
W. Va
Miss Froe- Uch
Willian EB. Froelich
National Park College
Forest, Glen
Consistory Holds Largest Class in Years
The consistory announces its largest class in years with Mrs. Charles F. Morrow as chairwoman assisted by Mrs. Howard Geary and Mrs. Reed Megawn as vice chairs. Other officers include Walter E. Myers Campbell Carvey Chris G. Walker and numerous committee members. Entertainment is led by Mrs. Welty O. Rugh with a vice chair and a team of helpers. Refreshments are managed by Mrs. Howard O. Erwin and Mrs. Russell Melvin.
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Charles F. Morrow
Howard Geary
Reed Megawn
Edward D. Pritchard
Walter E. Myers
Campbell Carvey
Chris G. Walker
Albert A. Streib
C. Merle Paisley
Emrys Davis
Lee C. McCandless
Percy E. Gordon
Odd H. McCleary
Ernest B. McNitt
John G. Jones
James R. Hughes
Aluminum Strikes May Halt Industry and Production
Balint of the CIO National Association of Die Casting Workers flew back to the strike scene with no complete agreement reached with federal mediators. He urged 4,500 strikers to continue picketing as the mediation board awaits results from another union meeting. Defense officials warn 90 percent of defense production relies on aluminum parts, signaling a broader impact.
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Balint
CIO
National Association of
Die
al |Ngs
Washington
Spiritualist Church Midweek Service In Washington DC
The Good War Spiritualist Church of Christ hosts a midweek service this evening at Clendenin Hall on Washington and Mercer streets. Rev James H Anderson pastor will deliver the sermon titled Gospel Ministration of Immortal Glory Rev O Day is planned as speaker for Sunday services. Why are Nazi diplomats given free reign over here when ours are driven out of France.
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Spiritualist
Good War
Spiritualist Church of Christ
Clen
Denin Hall
Washington
Mercer Streets
James H. Anderson
O'Day
Here
France
Iest
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Mazior
E. Wash. St
Wheeler
America
England
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Aen
Osio
Thong
Red Wing King Midas Occident
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Wilson Phillis
Crawford Avenue
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Anthony Cotelesse
East Division Street
New Cristie
Rose Lavella
Pearson Street
New Caste
Thomas de Caviett
Warren
Mary Knuske
Milan Dujmovia
Helen Milan
Moravia Street
John A. Gaspar
Youngstown
Veronica Kolswoska
Roy Mumford
Paulsie
Shaw Street
WM. R. M’bride
Kirk
Crisco
Hacksent's
Catsup
Axe
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Business College
T Oake Review
New Castle Business College
Bessemer State Bank
Bessemer PA
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