Petain Named Premier as French Cabinet Resigns
In Bordeaux on June 17, Marshal Henri Philippe Petain, 84, allegedly formed a capitulation‑favoring government after Paul Reynaud's cabinet resigned. Unconfirmed reports spoke of hostilities ceasing, though authorities in London called the claim unlikely and Germany denied knowledge. News service wires to Bordeaux faced delays as the situation unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Mueller
Reynaud
Petain
London
Bordeaux
New York
Press Wireless
International
Marshal Petain
Turbulent Democrat Meeting Names Shaw for Third Term
A chaotic gathering of Democrats in the county named Shaw for a third term as chairman after a proxy committee reviewed proxies led by Clarence Patterson Charles Brenneman and Joseph Leta. Attorney Elmer D ONeil urged party unity for the November election and praised John B Shaw's four years as leader. Marguerite Uhl nominated James Travers and Charles Hollis.
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 clash ends with secret vote for Stewart rival Shaw
During a nominating speech for H L Stewart in France the meeting erupted in chaos led by Hollis. Clarence A Patterson faced boos as a point of order sparked a din while James Travers withdrew to seek harmony. A roll call produced confusion with a secret ballot finally ordered amid threats and a near melee. Shaw won 120 to 4 in a total 200 committee votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Stewart
Stewart
Clarence A. Patterson
Hollis
Shaw
Patterson
James Travers
T. A. Shields
Sherman K. Levine
Merle Hildebrand
Lloyd Kildoo
Hugh B. Eagleson
Raymond Holliday
Joseph F. Travers
Hildebrand
Travers
Ingham
Badger
Board of Elections
Local Notes Include Garden Tricks and Road Detours
PA NEWC reports seasonal garden quirks like vegetables responding to music and a potato patch expecting July 4 harvests. Drivers complain of a rough, untopdressed road bed on Route 18 near New Wilmington to Sharon with detours listed to November 1 and October 1 for other routes. Detailing oiling work on Routes 956 278 and 288 in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Oliphant
Clifton Plats
New Wilmington
Sharon
State Highway Department
Clarksville
Greenville
Volant
Harlansburg
Perry Highway
Lawrence County
Ellwood City
Zelienople
Butler County
New Castle
Deaths of the Day James E. Anderson Funeral Rites
Obituary notices report funeral services for James E. Anderson 48 of Ellwood Road held at Ritchie funeral home with burial at Savannah Cemetery. He died Saturday evening from illness after 30 years in New Castle with B&O Railroad. Survived by wife Helen Trimble, two children, mother, siblings, and in-laws. Also noted are Mrs. May McDonald obituary and Nasal funeral at St Michael's for Miss Nasal with Requiem High Mass, plus Wimer funeral for Solomon Wimer with interment at Findley Cemetery.
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James E. Anderson
Ritchie
South Mill Street
Ellwood Road
Raymond Fredericks
Calvary Gospel Tabernacle
Savannah Cemetery
Anderson
Winchester
John L
Georgia V. Anderson
New Castle
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Helen Trimble Anderson
Milton Dean Anderson
Berdena Louise
W. A. Anderson
Louisville
May McDonald
Paul McDonald
Walnut Street
McDonald
Elijah
Jane Reynolds
Myrtle Lakehart
East Washington Street
Wiley Evans
Steubenville
John Mackey
Leetonia
Clifford Mackey
Detroit
Ritchie Funeral Home
Miss Nasal
Mary Semansky
Philomena Caprian Palkovitch
Mary Zuchofa
Julia Polenick
Mary Troggio
Genevieve Pivovar
Jennie Sroczynski
Rorie la Rosa
Angeline Colella
Pauline la Rosa
John Palkovitch
Andrew Klatka
John Polenick
Dominick Scaramazza
Frank Timenski
Carmel la Rosa
Gajdosik
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Wimer
Solomon Wimer
Mercer
R. D
Ernest Wimer
Millburn
William A. Lloyd
Paul Collins
Howard Collins
Norman Wimer
Howard Covert
John Wimer
Harry Brush
Findley Cemetery
John Joseph Keeley
Boroline Street
New Castle Hospital
Mr. Keeley
County Armough
Ireland
Felix and
Julia McCann Keeley
St. Mary's Church
Holy Name Society
Carnegie Steel Corporation
Catherine Reilley Keeley
Mary Chaffey
Youngstown
Charles McCart
James
Boston
Edward
Leo
Beaver Falls
Joseph
Catherine Murphy
Rose Heeney
Cleveland
Patrick McDowell
Sharon
Ann Kennedy
St. Mary's Cemetery
Lesniak
Pollock Avenue
SS. Philip and James
Edmund Rowan
Joseph Piatek
George Plonka
Joseph Brush
Joseph Telesz
Andy Turek
Joseph Plonka
V. V. Stancelewski
SS. Philip and James Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Miss Henry
Margaret Loretta Henry
Joseph A. Doerr
Pittsburgh
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Doerr
Margaret L. Henry
Doerr
Peter M. Schirra
St. Joseph’s Church
John O. Griffith
Margaret Henry Home
W. Walter Braham
James W. Barnes
James E. Chambers
Thomas W. Dickey
Flynn
Isabelle Flynn
Burke Street
W. V. McLean
First Methodist Church
P. C. Pearson Tor
Trinity Episcopal Church
Roderick Davis
Norman Robinson
David Robinson
Robert McBride
Pred Llewellyn
Richard Davis
Greenwood Cemetery
Crash of Army planes kills twelve in close formation
Army planes crash in dense formation leaving 12 dead. A Creedmore State Hospital operator witnessed the collision as four aircraft swooped together and exploded. One pilot died later. a parachutist struck a frame house. five bodies fell from one bomber. fires and damage spread through two houses. Army officers conducted wreckage inquiry as villagers alerted emergency services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creedmore State Hospital
Albert Schwartz
Army
New Castle
Shakespeare
Stratford-on-Avon
England
Pittsburgh Man Drowns Sunday
A Pittsburgh man drowned after going down near a waterfront spot. Rescue teams including Ellwood City fire department, a life-boat, Boy Scout Service Corps, and special water accident units aided the search. The body was recovered at 7 am in 12 feet of water, aided by a caller's precise location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City Fire Department
Boy Scout Service Corps
Barr
Nugent
Charles Williams
Portersville R. D
Refugees Return to Capital as Fall of Verdun Noted
French refugees drift back toward Paris as Verdun falls and German advances sweep the Saar key points. Italy’s entry and Franco Spanish moves unnerve Paris while England remains the focal point. Paris under military governance. services operate as prisoners pile up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Verdun
Saar River
Maginot Line
Italy
France
Francisco Franco
Tangiers
England
Garde Mobile
Dentz
Light
Water
Samine
Marshal Petain seeks peace terms from Germany
Reports from London and New York quote Petain saying hostilities have ceased as he, at 84, pursues a historic mission. He asked Hitler, “soldier to soldier,” what terms would end the fighting. France’s cabinet met late and Petain announced capitulation from Bordeaux. Key questions arise on air force, fleet, occupation, and guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Petain
Verdun
Spain
France
Adolf Hitler
Bordeaux
America
New Castle
Buy In New Castle By Mail While Away From Home
Warn readers in New Castle that The News offers mail delivery during vacations. Arrangements must be made at The News office, not with carriers. Rates cover one week to three months and long-term subscriptions, with annual price listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
CCC Enrollment for July period begins Tuesday
James W. Moorehead announces July CCC enrollment runs from Tuesday through June 30. Applicants aged 17 to 23 with prior CCC service or honorable discharge shown. Preference to families on assistance and WPA roll entries, then non relief cases if spots remain. Preliminary forms available 8 am to 4 30 pm at 321 South Mill Street. Physicals slated between July 10 and 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Moorehead
Lawrence County Board
Department of Public Assistance
Ros
W. P. A. Rolls
South Mill Street
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William R. Brophy
Dominick Cioffi
W. R. Stoughton
Leslie
Pennsylvania Avenue
Alborn Mid Site
Mrs
Marcus Feutchwanger
Alex Crawford Hoyt
Bernard N. Hanlon
Samuel Klafter
George S. Long
David 8. Pyle
Rufus C. Patterson
Charles W. Read
Joseph R. Rick
Rodger W. Rowland
Oliver J. Shannon
James M. Smith, Jr
Francis E. Sowersby
Fred C. Wolford
Pro-Indus Club
Claude Crill
Sid Lockley
Kenneth McClu
Ormsby
Paul Ormsby
Donora
Bradley McGonigle
North Beaver Street
Franklin Fowler
Seventh Day Adventists Church of
Farrell
Wade and
Ward Coffee
Charlies Haverman
Dale Shellenberger
Russell Turner
Charlies McCowan
Fowler
Philco
Victor
Holmes & Edwards Sterling
Holmes & Edwards
Jesse N
North Mill
Germany
Neisner
J.b.nielsen
Yee
C.C.C
J. W. Moorehead
NASA
E. A
Dr. Rosenthal
Greer Bldg
North Mercer St
W.H. Ice Flying Service
New Castle, Pa
Wyatt R. Campbell
Pennsylvania
East North
Neshannock Avenue
Campbell's
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