Violence Flare Up In Pittsburgh Truck Strike
Fire destroyed an allegedly stolen Eclipse Motor Lines truck under the Liberty Bridge amid renewed tensions in Pittsburgh’s deadlocked motor transport strike. Police bomb and arson squads investigated two minor blazes at Tobin Transfer. Joint talks between the APL Teamsters and the Western Pennsylvania Labor Relations Association were set to resume after 14 days of strike actions.
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J International News
Pittsburgeh
Pittsburgh
Eclipse Motor Lines, Inc
Liberty Bridge
Carlson Street
Actlan
Tobin Transfer Company
Parage
APL Teamster's
Western Pennsylvania Labor Relations Association
Deaths of the Day Infants and community mourn losses
The notice lists several deaths in the area including infant Ronald Lee Chalmers son of Emer and Bernice Chalmers of 920 Warren Avenue who died soon after birth. Other obituaries include Mrs. Rena Rodgers aged 73 of Kinsman Ohio and daughter of Reuben and Philene Lintinger Metz born November 26, 1887. Funeral details group services at McLean funeral home in Kinsman with interment there. Anne W Reynolds of New Wilmington and Walter Clarence Gallagher of New Castle died, with services planned at Oak Grove U P Church and Briar Hill cemetery. William Russell McBride of Ellwood City and Mrs Mary Kahrer Shilling of St. Petersburg Florida are also noted with burial details.
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Chalmers Ronald Lee
Emerson and
Bernice Wheale Chalmers
Warren Avenue
New Castle Hospital
Graceland Cemetery
J. H. Boone
The
Gospel Tabernacle
William
John Lewis
Charles Rodgers
Rena Rodgers
Kinsman
Rodgers
New Bedford
Reuben and
Philene Lintnger Metz
Edith Uber
Pressly Rodgers
Richard Ramsey
New Castle
McLean Funeral Home
Kinsman Cemetery
Friendsaare
Amale W. Reynolds
Anne W. Reynolds
New Wilmington
R. D
Mr. Reynolds
Neshannock Township
John
Jane Reynolds
Walter Clarence Gallagher
Mr. Gallagher
Prior's
Portersville
Rose Point
Willam Cwalmers Gallagher
Anna Wrener Gallagher
Lawrence County
Oak Grove U.P. Church
Margaret Belle Gibson Gallagher
James Scot. Gallagher
Willan Gallagher
Sara Gallagher
City
Wesley, Willam
Warren
Betty Gallagher
Pauline Aspinall
Porters-ville
Wiliam Russell McBride
North Street
Eliwood City
McBride
R. Thayer
U. P. Church
W. E. Minteer
Ellwood City
U. P. Circh
Rev. Welz
Rosser, Pa
Bell Telephone Co
Phil Dixon
Bill Brenner
Kenneth Lockhert
Len Chrestney
Edgar McCowan
Jud Mc~ Cox
Oak Park Cemetery
Casualties Not Heavy in Syria Campaign Observation
A World War II era battlefield report describes a close call as Stix Vichy aircraft attacked a frontline party. An American soldier, Low, and Australian Ron Monson survived a strafing with a near miss and car damage.
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Syria
Bop Low
Ronnié Monson
Stix Vichy Ailrcraft
Low
Monson
Berlin Attitude On Ship Sinking Sparks Concern
Reported from Berlin shows officials anxious to avoid provoking American entry into the war. A government official criticizes German psychology as stupid while fearing Berlin’s defiant posture may deepen the crisis.
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Berlin
Berdin
Government vows to defend freedom of the seas after Robin Moor sinking
The government pledges a firm stance against Germany over the sinking of the Robin Moor. Officials say the United States will not concede Germany's right to sink American ships on the high seas. A formal protest and demand for reparations are expected once full reports arrive, with 35 passengers and crew missing.
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High Seas
Germany
Roosevelt
Robin Moor
State Department
German aerial intervention in Syria and Damascus siege
The report says German air activity over Syria and Damascus attempts a bloodless surrender. The Ankara radio cites evacuee delays, while Calo radio errantly claimed seven Axis bombers downed, later corrected to three. Allied forces encircle Damascus as a British column asks French for surrender without more fighting.
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Exchange Telegraph
Ankara Radio
Damascus
Calo
Colwell Defends Defense Aims At Plane Production
Colwell spoke on defense aims emphasizing aircraft production and U S superiority. He used slides to illustrate advantages and discussed new devices. He lamented subversive activities and urged public opinion to clear them. The event opened with introductions by Ill John E Eliott and included a luncheon and reception.
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United States
Panewc Observes Outdoor Flag Display at Epworth Church
Flags flutter outside Stoves and residences as sunshine returns after heavy rains and hail. Epworth Methodist church lawn hosts a floral flag display arranged by Rev. William Thornton, with a design emphasizing a large backdrop. At Kenneth Brown home a flag with 45 stars flies in honor of Sgt Theodore Brown, Civil War veteran and grandfather to Kenneth Brown.
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Epworth Methodist Church
William ‘Thornton
Kenneth Brown
Sheridan Avenue
Theodore Brown
A. C. Johnson
Ohio
Governor Proclaims Second Registration Day in State
The governor declares July 1 as second registration day for all forms of beer and liquor outlets to close while colleges may stay open. Pennsylvania eyes a large draft registration effort with local boards handling most registrations 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and special sites possible for those away from home.
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Pennsylvania
William Mather Lewis
Jocal
Lewis
Stree
Third Attack Made on Ruhr In Nazi Stronghold
British bombers struck the Ruhr area with heavy raids as German defenses fired long range anti aircraft. German fighters shot down six raiders while Brest, a Nazi held port, bore the brunt of the coastal attack. The Prinz Eugen may still shelter with Gneisenau and Scharnhorst after the voyage with the Bismarck.
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Naa
R.a.fl
Brest
Prinz Eugen
Bismarck
Gneisenau
Scharnhorst
Ruhr
Survivors Relate Sinking of Robin Moor
From Recife eleven survivors tell of the Rob in Moor sinking after a German U boat torpedoed the vessel. They say the attack came 20 to 28 minutes after abandonment by passengers and crew. The U boat commander allegedly told the captain he carried war material.
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incerahCona
Recife
Brazil
Robin Moor
Washington
Philp E. Williams
United States
Rio de Janeiro
Osorio
Karl Nilson
Virgil Sanderlin
Antonio Santos
State Department
New York
French Ambassador May Seek Recall
Hull accused the Vichy government of aiding Germany in Syria and urged France to reject Hitlerism. Henri Haye defended French leaders and said the people back Marshal Petain. Hull warned that accepting Vichy would hurt freedom and threaten Britain and control of the seas.
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Ambasador
Henri Haye
France
Marshal Petain
Hull
Vichy
Germany
Syria
Britain
Washington
Hitler
Great Britain
High Seas
United States
Letter Details New Castle Club Day Plans With Events
A New Castle Field Club note outlines a Monday schedule featuring an afternoon golf tournament and a strawberry festival for members and ladies at 46:30 p m. A banquet will be followed by an eid Saloon program. Names tied to social committee include Sam Perry and others: Makers Uppers Bob Evans, Jim Moorhead, George Lyon, Gordon Klein, Thayer, Fred Taylor, Forbes Burdette.
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New Castle Field Club
Sam Perry
Makers Uppers
Bob Evans
Bessemer
Jim Moorhead
Zelienople
George Lyon
Pasadena
Gordon Klein
East Liverpool
Thayer
Mercer
Fred Taylor
New Wilmington
Forbes Burdette
Ellwood City
Funeral services for Alfred W. Brown in Chewton
Alfred W. Brown of Chewton died recently. Funeral services were held Friday at the Chewton Christian Church with Rev. Charles Durbin officiating. Choir selections and pallbearers included Ernest Herrin Ellsworth Newton and others. Interment followed at Slippery Rock cemetery. Brown leaves two grandchildren among survivors.
New Castle’s James Elias Heads to Hershey Park Marbles Meet
James Elias, 1841 marbles champion of New Castle, departs with Cleveland escorts for the Northern District finals at Hershey Park Pa from June 15. The winner earns a place in the national finals at Wildwood New Jersey. Elias recently beat city champs and runners-up to secure a four day trip and a silver cup. Sponsors include The Townsmen civic club and Ohio group escorts. Amber Zarone of St Joseph’s School was the city finals runner-up and received a wrist watch. Exact Hershey Park play date was not announced.
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James Elias
New Castle
Clevel Wanders
Hershey Park
Hershey
Wildwood
X. J
Jimmy
Elias
Ohio Group
Amber Zarone
St. Joseph's School
Lincoln-Garfield School
Cleveland
British liner sunk by German submarine in South Atlantic
Berlin reports the high command announced a large British liner was sunk in the South Atlantic by a German submarine. The ship’s name was not yet disclosed. The note appears in The News by Mail for 1 Wear, $5.00.
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Berlin
High Command
South Atlantic
British outposts at Tobruk report heavy losses
British outposts at Tobruk in Libya were announced as suffering heavy losses in fighting with Italian forces near Debra Tabor in southern Abyssinia.
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Tobruk
Libya
Debra Tabor
Abyssinia
Probe death of young Army nurse at Farm Eustis
Officials at Farm Eustis announced an inquiry into the death of Anne Louise Grube 2nd lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps found dead in her quarters yesterday. A Punxsutawney native, she had been in service since May last year.
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International News
Newport News
Farm Eustis To- Say
Anne Louise Grube
Army Nurse Corps
Miss Grube
Punxsulawa Pa
Red Cross Sets First Aid Booths at Local Events
Lawrence County Chapter of the American Red Cross staffed a first aid booth at the Consistory reunion Friday afternoon and evening with Mrs. Anne Castele and Mrs. Robert Peterson in charge. A second station will operate during the Flag Day program at the Cathedral, manned by Mrs. Plummer Gibson.
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Lawrence County
American Red Cross
Anne Castele
Robert Peterson
Cathedral
Plummer Gibson
British subs sink eight enemy ships inMed Mediterranean
British submarine marines operated in the Mediterranean have sunk eight enemy vessels, the Admiralty announced tonight. London dispatch credits Allied submarines with a sharp raid, asserting success against Axis naval forces. The report comes from International News Service with details on sinking progress and strategic impact.
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International News Service
London
Tanean
War Department Seeks Further Auto Output Curtailment
The War Department asked for more production cuts to free manpower and materials for tanks and implements, proposing an additional 30 percent reduction after an initial 26 percent cut on 1942 model outputs. Knudsen reportedly did not publicly disclose replies or specifics on material and labor savings.
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International News Ser
Washington
War Department Today
An War Patterson
Wliam
Knnudsen
Patterson
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R. L. Boyd
North
Jefferson Street
Oak Grove
Faye
Colwell
Mr. Colwell
Ill
John E. Eliott
Paul W. Keely
H. Arvid Hendrickson
St. John
Wallace
Supreme Council
U. S.A
Field Club
Castleton
Panewc
Pa Newe
Trom
Rouge Radior
Electrolux
Keystone-Lawrence
West South Street
U. S
Carl Paisley
Washington St
Tetley’s
Jimmy Elias
City Mall
A. & M. Super Market Cor
Kelata and
Long Ave
RED Cross
War Department
Ava O. P.M
Dr. Rosenthal
Optamess Telephone & Greer
Nereb
Mercer St
Russell E. McClelland
Plaingrove
J. B. Nielsen Jeweler & Optometrist
A. Darrell Burke
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