Petain Becomes Premier Amid Capitulation Rumors
Bordeaux reports unconfirmed claims that Marshal Henri Petain replaces Paul Reynaud as France's premier amid rumors of capitulation. Cabinet resignation followed by Petain gathering a pro capitulation ministry. London authorities called the report unlikely and German sources denied knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Mueller International News Service
Bordeaux
France
Germany
Henri Phillipe Petain
Paul Reynaud
Reynaud
Petain
London
New York
HE. D. T
Press Wireless
Marshal Petain
Auy
Turbulent Democratic meeting names Shaw for third term
The Democrats of the county, led by chairman John B. Shaw, convened a stormy meeting to elect county officers. A proxy committee of Clarence A. Patterson Charles Brenneman and Joseph A. Leta screened proxies, while Elmer D. O’Neil urged party unity for the November election. James Travers and Charles Hollis were nominated for key posts as the meeting proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Patterson
Charles Brenneman
Joseph A. Leta
Shaw
Elmer D. O'Neil
John B. Shaw
Marguerite Uhl
James Travers
Charles Hollis
Nominating melee erupts over Stewart Shaw vote
In New Castle a nominating speech for H L Stewart sparked a chaotic scene as objections, boos, and a roll call vote led to scuffles. Attacks and shouting followed as a committee was formed and the crowd finally dispersed around 4 PM after a tense showdown and threats. Shaw won the final tally 120 to 4. other officers were named as vice-chairman Dominick Cioffi secretary and Mrs W R Stoughton treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Stewart
Stewart
Clarence A. Patterson
Hollis
Shaw
Patterson
James Travers
Merle Hildebrand
Lloyd Kildoo
Hugh B. Eagleson
Raymond Holliday
Joseph F. Travers
Hildebrand
Travers
Ingham
Badger
Board of Elections
Willisy R. Brophy
Ellwood City
Dominick Cioffi
W. R. Stoughton
Ruy
New Castle
Pittsburgh Man Drowns Sunday
A Pittsburgh man drowned after disappearing Sunday near Portersville R D 2. Rescue teams used grappling hooks and a life boat before recovering the body at 1 a m in 12 feet of water, 16 minutes after the location was given. Coroner Nugent noted local assistance from Mrs. Charles Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City Fire Department
Boy Scout Service Corps
Barr
Nugent
Charles Williams
Portersville R. D
Flowers And Dogs In A Rural PA Scene
The article notes Prof Leslie's three police dogs and a farmer Howard Oliphant who drifts music to his potato patch, predicting new potatoes by July 4. Residents along Pennsylvania avenue complain about a rough highway bed with detours on Route 18 between New Wilmington and Sharon and between Clarksville and Greenville. Oil work is planned on several routes in Lawrence and Butler counties this week.
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Leslie
Howard Oliphant
Clifton Flats
New Wilmington
Sharon
State Highway Department
Clarksville
Greenville
Volant
Harlansburg
Perry Highway
Lawrence County
Ellwood City
Zellenople
Butler County
New OA
Deaths of the Day headline of local obituaries
Deaths of the Day details multiple local obituaries. James E. Anderson, 48, of Ellwood road, died after a two week illness. Services at Ritchie funeral home led by Rev Raymond Fredericks. Interment in Savannah cemetery. Also notes Helen McDonald and Miss Helen Nasal funerals. Various pallbearers and relatives listed. Interments at Savannah and Findley cemeteries.
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James E. Anderson
Ritchie Funeral Home
South Mill Street
Ellwood Road
Raymond Fredericks
Calvary ‘Gospel
Tabernacle
Savannah
Nasal
Helen
Motor Street
Miss Nasal
Mary Semansky
Philomena Blamah Maries Palkovitch
Mary Zuchora
Julia Polenick
John Palkavitch
Andrew Kilalka
Wimer
Solomon Wimer
Mercer
R. D
Ernest Wimer
Millburn
William A. Lloyd
Paul Collins
Howard Collins
Worman Wimer
Howard Covert
John Wimer
Harry Brush
Findley Cemetery
John Joseph Keeley
Boroline Street
New Castle Hospital
Mr. Keeley
County Armough
Ireland
Felix
Julia McCann Keeley
St. Mary's Church
Holy Name Society
Carnegie Steel Corporation
Catherine Reilley Keeley
Mary Chaffey
Youngstown
Charles McCart
New Castle
James
Boston
Edward
Leo
Beaver Falls
Joseph
Catherine Murphy
Rose Heeney
Cleveland
Patrick McDowell
Sharon
Ann Kennedy
St. Mary's Cemetery
Flynn
Isabelle Flynn
Ormsby
Paul Ormsby
Danora
Bradley McGonigle
North Beaver Street
Franklin Fowler
Seventh Day Adventists Church of
Farrell
Wade and
Ward Coffee
Charles Haverman
Dale Shellenberger
Russell Turner
Charles McCawan
Fowler
Cheenywood
Lesnink
Franks Lesnink
Pollock Avenue
Philip and James
Edmund Rowan
Joseph Piatek
George Plonka
Joseph Brush
Joseph Telesz
Andy Turek
Joseph Plonka
Pr.v.v. Stanicelewski
SS. Philp and James Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Miss Hewry
Margaret Larella Henry
Joseph A. Doerr
Fittsburgh
Miss Henry
St. Joseph's Church
Doerr
Margaret St. Henry
Peter .M. “Schirra
St. Joseph’s Church
John C. Griffith
Margate Henry Home
W. Walter Braham
James W. Barnes
Jamies E. Chambers
Thomas W. Dickey
Twelve Die As Army Planes Crashes In Close Formation
Army planes collide in the air. one parachutist crashes through a roof, several bodies fall from bombers, homes catch fire and villagers summon alarms. Creedmore Strate Hospital staff witness the crash as officers take charge and investigate possible causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creedmore Strate Hospital
Albert Schwartz
Army
New Castle
Shakespeare
Strateford-on-Avon
England
Refugees Return as Paris Struggles in War News
Refugees stream back to the capital as Verdun falls and German forces break key Saar river points. Italy enters the war and Franco Spanish events ripple through Paris, where morale appears low yet city services stay orderly under Military Governor General Denis. French prisoners are gathered by German forces amid the busy administration.
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Paris
Verdun
Saar River
Maginot
Italy
France
Francisco Franco
England
Garde Mobile
Denis
Let The News Follow You On Your Vacation In New Castle
When leaving New Castle for days or weeks you can have The News sent to you. Arrangements must be made at The News office, not with carriers. Rates: one week 25c, two weeks 40c, one month, three months 1.25, one year 5.00.
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New Castle
Petain pleads for peace terms with Germany
Petain asks Hitler for terms to end the war as London and New York quote his remarks. A cabinet meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. and the octogenarian presided over France’s surrender in Bordeaix hall. Questions loom on air force fleet, occupation, and guarantees amid a cautious public.
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London
New York
Petain
Verdun
Spain
France
Adolf Hitler
Bordenaux
Finis
II Net
America
New Castle
CCC Enrollment Opens for July Period in Lawrence County
James W. Moorehead announces July CCC enrollment runs from Tuesday to June 30 with 17 to 23 year olds. Eligible applicants include veterans with O C C service discharge and preferenced applicants from relief rolls for exams, then non relief families if spots remain. applications available 8 am to 4 30 pm at 321 South Mill Street. physicals between July 10 and 26.
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James W. Moorehead
Lawrence County Board
Department of Public Assistance
O. C. C. Camp
South Mill Street
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Paul McDonald
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Jane Reynolds
Rand
Myrtle
Lakehart
East Washington Street
Wiley Evans
Steubenville
John Mackey
Leetonia
Clifford Mackey
Detroit
Ritchie
Marcus ‘Feutchwanger
Alex Crawford
Hoyt
Bernard N
Hainlon
Samuel Klafter
George
Long
David
Pyle
Rufus
James FE. Chambers
Claude Crill
Sid Lockley
Kenneth McClure
Messner
Thomas
Smathers
Francis Baldauf
Jack Boyles
Victor
Castle Stationery Co
North Mercer St
Holmes & Edwards Sterling
Ators
Holmes & Edwards
Jesse N. Kerr
Jewelir
North Mill
Cireus
Neisner
J.B. Nielsen
C.C.C
J. W. Moorehead
Liats
Dr. Rosenthal
Greer Bidg
North
Mercer St
E. A. Kasperlik
D. M
Central Tower
Ohio
ALU
W.H. Ice Flying Service
New Castle, Pa
Wyatt R. Campbell
Pennsylvania
Neshannock Avenue
Campbbeuul's
Joseph B
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