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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
2
Cairo says it will meet any threat with force of arms after severing diplomatic relations with Italy. Count Serafino Mazzolini and Italian staff to leave Egypt. safe passage to Libyan border provided. Egyptian chambers back the decision. Reuters notes war days away.
Allied air attacks followed a warning that mines have been sown along hundreds of miles of Italian Albanian Sicilian and African coasts. Italy admitted raids on Turri and Milan with Genoa also reported attacked. A 12 mile belt of waters has been mined Neutrals must prove nationality and destination when passing the strait of Messina.
French forces resist a massive German assault described as focused on Champagne and the Marne. reports say 120 German divisions are pressing toward Paris with tanks and infantry, while Paris is to be subjected to an imminent ultimatum for surrender. A separate note announces Miss Eleanor Taylor leaving New Castle for Detroit Rescue Mission to serve.
London's interpretation notes outskirts and approaches to Paris will be defended with no street fighting inside. German thrust around Rouen and the Seine appears to slow, with the mass attack now focused on Paris and southward from Reims as British forces reinforce the capital.
Obituaries from New Castle and Mercer area list George Puchlopek of 37 Good Avenue South New Castle aged 85 who died after months-long illness, with service details at SS Philip and James church. Other notices include Paul Ormsby of Donora death at his son’s Farrell home, Miss Mary Jane Pringle of Mercer death, Mrs Isabelle Flynn of New Castle death, Mrs Margaret Goise of Girard death, and multiple funeral arrangements and interments across local cemeteries.
McMullen, 47, named city police chief in New Castle. A New Castle High School graduate, he served with Troop F on the Mexican border and worked as an electrician before entering police work during the Gillespie era. He has held nearly all police bureau roles. Criswell and Marion J. Young previously led the force.
A defense bill proposes massive growth in war production including 87 ships, 50 000 pilots trained, 95 000 soldiers, and 3 000 aircraft. It funds plants for aircraft and ammunition while limiting private competition, with defense council review required for new plants. The plan aims to double aircraft capacity to about 50 000 planes annually.
Mr and Mrs Michael Passerrello announce a son born June 8 at New Castle hospital named Vincent. Mr and Mrs William McIver report a daughter born June 12 at Jameson Memorial hospital on Jackson Road. Mr and Mrs John J O Neill announce a son born June 12 at Jameson Memorial hospital on O'Brien avenue. Mr and Mrs Chester McGaffie report a daughter born June 13 at Jameson Memorial hospital on Spruce street. Mr and Mrs Julius Zurasky announce a daughter born June 12 at New Castle hospital.
A French premier urged President Roosevelt to pledge moral and material aid to the Allies without sending an expeditionary force. He warned the hour is late and emphasized unity among free men, stating he will join the army and that a large portion of government already left Paris. The appeal stresses sacrifice for democracy and global solidarity. In other notices, condolences were expressed for a father's death, with thanks to Rev. Boone, and a brief medical advisory notes about tonsil removal for older patients.
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