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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
17
Congress warns Germany to stay out of French possessions in the West as a defense program is boosted. The resolution links U S policy to events in France and urges stronger American measures.
London June 18 Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the house of commons Britain has pulled back seven eights of the original force sent to France to defend the homeland. He said the air force is stronger relative to Germany and dominion armies are available making invasion across the sea unlikely. He added there are hopeful signs for victory and noted the possibility France may resume conflict.
Munich and London clash over armistice terms as Hitler and Mussolini draft peace for France. Britain remains defiant inviting Italian confrontation as Churchill vows to defend the British Isles amid looming invasion. Contained remarks set the stage for a do or die choice for France while England hails renewed resolve.
Washington report notes U S eagerness for German peace terms to France and how armistice or renewed fighting could reshape policy. Congress passes army expansion to 400000 and considers a 1.2 billion naval bill to add eighty four ships. France may resist disgraceful terms and seek options including North Africa or Anglo-French governance.
Pa Newc notes the old Fun House at Cascade Park is becoming a community theatre for summer use. He mentions a Connecticut gentlemans car with MHOM plates, and urges a traffic light at Atlantic avenue and West Washington street. Mosquitoes are abundant this year with wet weather aiding them. Harvesting begins on Lawrence County farms as clover hay and wheat are ready. Pa Newe suggests repairing North Jefferson street surface between the public square and Grant street.
United States daily weather report for 24 hours ending 5 PM shows a high of 85 and low of 61 with 0.02 inches precipitation. River stage stands at 6 feet. Year ago readings recorded a 92 degree high, 68 degree low, and no precipitation.
London reports Britain pursuing measures to avert a final French capitulation to Nazi Germany. Churchill to broadcast at 9 p.m. as confusion over France’s status and the fate of its navy and air force lingers amid the Rome Berlin axis demands.
In Bellefonte Pennsylvania District Attorney Musser W Getty said he will seek a first degree murder verdict if Richard Millinder 22 a WPA worker is tried for the slaying of Fay Gates Millinders wifes cousin Millinder is jailed without bail after grand jury charges for beating Gates to death on a Mt Eagle highway on May 5 The grand jury convenes August 26 Millinder appeared before Justice Harold D Cowher without visible emotion Gates a 25 year old factory worker was killed about a month after 17 year old Rachel Taylor a Penn State freshman coed was found mutilated near campus 12 miles away.
A June 18 NBC London shortwave broadcast reports the Soviet Union will present fresh demands to Finland in the coming days. The moves target stripped territories of strategic military value with anticipated Soviet claims to the Åland Islands in the Gulf of Bothnia.
Mrs. Ella Milton Ziegler twenty two, wed less than two weeks, died from fumes while washing clothes in the cellar at 1501 Wilson avenue Monday afternoon. Her husband John Ziegler found her. responders gasping for breath but could not revive her. Coroner T F Nugent noted the sequence and timing of marriage June 6.
Admiral Harold R. Stark asked Congress to approve a 70 percent rise in the navy's fighting strength at a cost of 4 billion dollars, discarding the Vinson Walsh bill in a two hour secret session with the House naval affairs committee.
The White House rejected a published Italian story claiming Britain asked President Roosevelt to intercede with the Axis powers for honorable peace terms. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early called the report erroneous and urged disregard.
A department meeting centered on a trade project for the Americas explored potential collaborations and policy approaches, with officials outlining objectives and next steps for evaluation. Members examined economic impact, regional partnerships, and funding considerations.
Diplomats from 20 American republics discussed a Western Hemisphere trade cartel to handle Americas export surpluses as a cushion against a possible German victory. Cabinet officers Hull Morgenthau Wallace to draft a central trading agency report for the Pan American union governments.
London reports indicate French forces remain in combat at multiple points while the German offensive drives forward mainly to the southeast. The British Air Ministry says the RAF bombed military targets across the Rhineland Ruhr and northwestern Germany, and a German destroyer near the Frisian Islands was hit amidships.
The U S Navy is closely monitoring sea lanes to French possessions in the Caribbean and South America. Officials say they will not take chances if France yields to Germany and Italy. Despite Hitler's denial of territorial aims, the navy remains ready for any eventuality.
Rumors of a Taft Dewey pact circulate in Washington as contenders for the Republican nomination. Supporters deny the alliance while noting the prospect of a dark horse candidate before the Philadelphia convention. Officials forecast possible shifts if France capitulates and Roosevelt faces a potential third term challenge.
Berlin reports Hitler and Mussolini have begun a secret summit in Munich to decide peace terms for France. As the leaders meet, Nazi forces reportedly advance steadily in France with little resistance, while officials withhold full confirmation of the conference outcomes.
The Pennsylvania Railroad office announced that 100 fur Loughed workers have been recalled to the Seventh ward car repair shop in the past week. Additional trainmen and enginemen are being summoned. Erie and Ashtabula division ships coal and ore during the busy season and officers could not state a specific reason for the uptick in operations. They noted increased business and operations but did not attribute it to Europe's war or defense speed-ups.
Rome announced heavy bombing attacks on Malta Corsica Bizerte and the upper Sudan with two enemy oil tankers sunk Enemy planes also bombed Milan and other cities along the Ligurian coast in the bulletin
German forces state they captured La Creusot home of the Schneider Creusot armament works and the Belfort fortress, key Maginot line positions. The communique notes rapid French military collapse under pursuit as Caen to Le Mans actions cross the Orne and reach the Loire at Nevers. Metz capitulates already announced.
Pope Pius appeals to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini for peace terms with France to show moderation and lack of vindictiveness. He also asks Marshal Petain for fortitude and realism, urging France to abandon dangerous intransigence.
Death notices list Mrs. John Ziegler age 22 of 1501 Wilson and infant Quinn of nine street. Also named are William John Hilty, Mrs. Edd Brown of Euclid avenue, and Cananzi aged 18 from New Galilee.
A narrator laments persistent rain for about a week as lawns and fields remain soaked and springs fill. They hope for a pause or calmer weather, suggesting a respite in mid July or another midsummer date as the storm continues.
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