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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

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British Empire Vows to Fight On In Germany War

London dispatch reports the British empire will continue to fight Nazi Germany to the last despite France seeking peace. An authoritative statement to be issued tonight will reaffirm Britain’s firm resolve to press the struggle to victory. The press association notes France may act similarly to Poland Norway and the Netherlands in sustaining the fight from abroad. Rally in New Castle.

Germany London France Press Association Great Britain Britain Ao. Press Association Poland Norway Netherlands

East Washington street gets a new look as roses bloom

Pa Newc notes a local aide man hints neighbors to match the spring mood. June may be the month of roses and brides though marriage license inquiries seem scarce. Thomas Ferguson, telegrapher, bought a Union township home and gardens in spare time. Cows benefit from a big hay crop while Prof. Leslie displays a diverse flower exhibit on Moore avenue.

East Aide East Washington Street Veyry Pa Newe Thomas Ferguson Union Township A Newe

Daily Weather Report United States Summary

The report covers two 24 hour periods. For Sunday ending 5 pm the high reached 80 and low 53 with 0.02 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 7.4 feet. For Saturday ending 4 pm the high was 88 and low 68 with 1.61 inches of rain.

United States

Latvia and Estonia Accept Soviet Demands

Moscow reports Latvia and Estonia accepted new Soviet demands including reinforced garrisons and aligned governments to honor a mutual aid pact. Russian forces were said to have crossed into Latvia and Riga harbor ships moved in, as Lithuania’s government also leaned toward Moscow with a leftist lineup.

Tinternational News Service Moscow Latvia Estonia DNB Riga Ussr Lithuania Russia Reuters Kaunas M. Paleckis Kreve Mickevicius Vise

Refugees Stream Slowly Back To Paris After German Victory

Paris is flooded with refugees returning to a city under Nazi control. A parade along the Champs Elysees, a tomb of the unknown soldier ceremony, and the display of iron crosses marked the victor’s day as Stukas roared overhead. The conquered columns trudged away in despair as General Weygand’s hoped divisions faltered south.

Pierre J. Huss International Paris Champs Elysees Arc de Triomphe Germany Stukas Messerschmidts

Rome predicts separate peace with Germany and Italy

Italian political circles foresee a separate peace with Germany and Italy, likely negotiated via a third European power. They suggest Spain could assist, with Francisco Franco viewed as trusted by Mussolini, Hitler, and Pelain, amid ongoing non-belligerency era.

International Rome Germany Italy Spain Francisco Pranco Mussolini Hitler Marshal Herr Philippe Pelain Nuy New Castle

Five Killed By Italian Bombers in Egypt Raids

Cairo reported four Italian air raids killed five Egyptian soldiers and wounded nine. Sollum Sidenarrani and Mersamatru were bombed with two strikes on Mersamatru. A 200-pound bomb near a dugout injured Reuters journalist Richard Mowrer and others suffered abrasions. cabinet action loomed on Italy’s attack on Sollum.

International News Service Cairo Sollum Sidenarrani Mersamatru Reuters Richard Mowrer Chicago Daily News Italy

Italians Report Bombing Raids Across Cities

Rome reports enemy planes bombed Cagliari Savona and other cities and countryside. Italian forces repelled raids at Palermo and Malta. The communique cites casualties among civilians and airfield damage while noting British planes shot down.

Rome International News Service Cagliari Savona Palermo Malta Tunis Sudan Kenya Corsica Tunisia New Castle

Expansion of U S Navy Proposed to Grow 22 Percent

Washington report details a 1.2 billion naval expansion plan to enlarge the U S Navy by 22 percent, asserting it would become the world’s largest. Senators Walsh of Massachusetts and Vinson of Georgia announce identical bills backing the program amid changes in the international scene. In Franklin Pennsylvania Venango County mourns coroner John Irwin Zerbe, 61, who died after collapsing at a skeet range. he served since 1934 and was active in American Legion, Masonic and other civic groups.

Washington Walsh Mass Rep. Vinson Senate House Naval Affairs New Castle Venango County International Newa*Service Franklin John Irwin Zerbe Venange Zerbe Zem Zem Temple Eric Andi ‘Wag American Legion

Twelve Army airmen killed in crash near Queens Village crash

Two army bombers from Mitchell Field collided and crashed in flames over Queens Village Long Island killing at least eleven air force personnel. Five bodies lay on one street seven on another. a spectator is believed second victim. Families of victims include Burlingame Dow Bedent Bylander Costello Rhode Lambert Shelbourne Deeley. Ambulances and police responded.

International News Service New York Mitchell Field Queens Village Long Island U. S. Air Force Paul Burlingame Louisville West Point J. F. Dow Halpin New Castle

German Troops Reach Swiss Border in Alsace-Lorraine

Berlin reports motorized German forces have reached the Swiss border at Pontarlier southeast of Besançon, closing a ring around French forces in Alsace Lorraine. British officials cite ongoing fighting in France. Swiss authorities deny rumors of German passage through Switzerland.

Berlin Pontartier Bescancon Alsace-Lorraine London France

Landon Denies Candidacy for White House Again

Alf M. Landon arrived in Philadelphia ahead of the GOP convention and declared he is absolutely not a candidate for the White House this year. The former Kansas governor urged a concise general creed for the party platform and said he would press for sending supplies to the Alles. AUY in New Castle.

International News Service Philadelphia Alf M. Landon White House Kansas Resolutions Committee Landon Alles. Auy New Castle

Pittsburgh Man Drowns Sunday

Henry G. Barr, 22, of Emerson Avenue East Liberty, drowned while swimming in Slippery Rock creek near McConnells Mills on Sunday afternoon. Coroner T. F. Nugent reported the body recovered by Elwood City Rescue squad and state police at 7 a. m. today. Barr, a Pitt aeronautical engineer graduate, had been with friends at McConnells Mills and entered the water after lunch. observers say he sank immediately.

Slippery Rock McConnell's Mills Henry G. Barr Emerson Avenue East Liberty T. F. Nugent Elwood City van Gorder Ellwood City Inter Barr Pitt McConnells Mills Nagosky Steiner A. G. Harper Clyde Rohrer

Ponder Fate Of French Navy And Colonies

American officials weighed the fate of the French navy and colonies as France prepared to sue for peace with Germany. No word had been received from American diplomats abroad on whether Paris would end the fighting against the Nazi legions. The State Department confirmed the development as of June 17 in Washington.

Joseph H. Baird International News Service Washington New World France Germany

Japanese pledge sustained attack on Chungking regime

Tokyo declares it will maintain a sustained attack on Chungking the provisional capital of the Chinese Chiang Kai shek regime despite protests from any quarter.

International News Service Tokyo Japanese Foreign Office Japan Chun‘king Chiang-Kaig-Shek

Turbulent meeting names Shaw chairman in county party

John B. Shaw of Washington township was reelected county chairman of the Democratic party after a tense meeting at the courthouse. Sheriff and eight city officers were present to quell tempers as County Commissioner Joseph F. Travers left the room amid protests. Merle Hildebrand tackled Travers to regain the roll call, and Shaw’s faction maintained control as opponents refused to participate. The session began at 2:20 p.m. with Shaw presiding. proxies were requested.

John’ B Shaw Washington Township Democratic” Party Court House Joseph, F. Travers Merle“ Hildebrand clIaiming B John.b. Shaw

France's decision is tragic but inevitable

London reports Britain accepts Marshal Petain's French offer to sue for peace as tragic but inevitable. While many vow to continue the fight, the fate of the French navy looms large for Britain's next moves. Some quarters fear Germany may press for a peace offensive via the United States.

Charles A. Smith London Great Britain Henri Petain France Britain Germany United States

Tropical Storm Lashes City With Record Rainfall

A tropical style storm drenched the city Saturday afternoon with 1.61 inches of rain in about an hour. Gardens suffered heavy washout and dirt streets were damaged. Wide stone gutters, installed recently with WPA labor, helped protect hillside streets from worse damage.

Tropics

State Department Hears From Bullitt

Ambassador William C. Bullitt in Paris reports to Berlin that the French capital is occupied without loss of life and all staff members are safe. The message was received by the State Department in Washington.

International Washington William C. Bullitt Paris Berlin State Department

U S To Freeze French Credit

Washington reports state and treasury officials met with President Roosevelt in what may be the first step to freezing French financial credits in the United States. Hull Berle Morgenthau and Bell attended the White House talks as plans and potential empire consequences circulate.

International News Service Washington State Treasury Department Roosevelt White House Hull Berle the Treasury Morgenthau Bell United States France New Castle

Will Fly Planes Across Canadian Border For Allies

The treasury ruled that American airplanes may be flown across the Canadian border to allies with American pilots. Planes can pass from American to foreign ownership in flight, eliminating the need to tow. Houston, Maine, airport limits military aircraft deliveries. Treasury opinion sent to the State Department.

International News Service Washington The Treasury Houston State Department New Castle

Death Record for James E. Anderson and Others

Death notices list James E. Anderson aged 48 of Ellwood Road along with Mrs. Paul McDonald aged 68 of 313 Walnut Street John Joseph Keeley aged 79 of 7 Borough Street and Henry G. Barr aged 22 of East Liberty with dates shown in the June 17 1940 records.

James E. Anderson Ellwood Road Paul McDonald Walnut Street John Joseph Keeley Henry G. Barr East Liberty

Petain Seeks Peace Terms as France Sues for End to War

France declares arms laid down in a formal German offer and Petain announces desire to learn conditions from the Reich. Hitler to meet Mussolini to discuss stance as French remnant troops fight on. Bordeaux reports fragile ceasefire amid hopes for honorable peace negotiations.

Reichsfuerrher Adolf Hitler France Marshal Peta Henri Phillipe Petain Reich Thefuehrer Mussolini

Germans Announce Capture of Orleans

Berlin reports the German high command announcing the capture of Orleans, a key Loire River defense city in France. The notice appears in BAY IN NEW CASTLE with brief confirmation of the strategic victory.

Orleans International News Service Berlin Loire New Castle

Rainy Picnic Woes Spoil Lake Day for Arthur Mometer

Arthur Mometer notes rainy spells disrupt outdoor picnics as girls complain of rain splatters during breaks at the lake or woods. He advises indoors options and carrying an umbrella, since rain tends to start at inopportune moments. Today's forecast calls for eighty two degrees.

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