British Fliers Keep Up Bomb Raids On Nazis
British bombers pounded the German coast for ten hours and hit western Germany with heavy explosions. Dusseldorf and Cologne were main targets while Boulogne and other French coast areas suffered the all night raid. London circles debated possible German invasion preparations amid intensified air offensives.
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London
Germany
Dusseldorf
Cologne
Reich
Britain
Boulogne
Jacqueline Cochran to Fly Atlantic as Bomber Officer
Miss Cochran will pilot a bomber from Canada to England to study women’s roles in ferry services and air activities. She will assess potential use of women in national defense in the United States.
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Jacqueline Cochran
Atlantic
Canada
England
United States
Heavy fighting in Syria and Lebanon as rival forces clash
London reports intensified combat across Syria and Lebanon. Vichy mobile columns seize Ezra Mer Ayoum and Kuneitra before British counter-attacks recapture Ezra and seize 150 French prisoners. Allies push north of Sidon, near Beirut, while Jezzine sees heavy Vichy casualties and armored car captures. Kiswe area also sees gains by Free French and Indian troops south of Damascus.
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London
Syria
Lebanon
Damascus
Beirut
Ezra
Mer Ayoum
Kuneitra
Sidon
Jezzine
Jerusalem
Kiswe
North Africa Battle Expands With Heavy Tank Engagement
London reports a major North Africa battle in Sollum and Fort Capuzzo as British and Axis forces clash with heavy tank losses on both sides. Berlin touts Axis victory while Tobruk relief efforts fail and British retreat continues amid fierce mechanized fighting.
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London
Britain
North Africa
Sollum
Egypt
Fort Capuzzo
Berlin
Tobruk
Cambrai
Africa
Syria
Archibald P. Wavell
hewWs
Dienst Aus Deutschland
New bridge delay and auto horn law head New Castle news
A near completion section of the Harlansburg road bridge remains closed to traffic. New Castle enacts a law restricting unnecessary auto horn use, with enforcement by police. The article notes Billy Conn versus Joe Louis boxing in New York and mentions weed growth along streets and highways due to recent rains. A pipe mishap briefly blocked East Washington Street near Chestnut.
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Harlansburg Road
New Castle
Weather Summary for Today and Last Year
Daily weather report shows today’s high 75 and low 50 with no precipitation. River stage is 4.9 feet. Last year the high was 85 and low 61 with .02 inches of rain.
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United States
Eight CIO Unions Back Drive to Purge Radicals
Eight CIO unions with about 1 225 000 members reportedly assured OPM Director Sidney Hillman they will back any purge of alleged Communists and radicals from the CIO. CIO membership estimated between 3 260 000 and 5 000 000. unions named include amalgamated clothing workers textile workers united automobile workers united rubber workers retail and wholesale workers marine and shipbuilders flat glass workers and marine engineers.
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Washington
CIO
OPM
Sidney Hillman
National Defense
Hillman’s
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Textile
United Automobile Workers
United Rubber Workers
Marine Engineers
New Castle Champ At Hershey Reaches Sectional Finals
Jimmy Elias a 12 year old New Castle marbles champion advances to the Hershey sectional finals after a string of 31 wins and 14 losses over three days. He will play tomorrow morning at Hershey Park Golf Club for a spot in the national finals in Wildwood New Jersey.
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Hershey
Jimmy Elias
New Castle
Jimmy
Hershey Park Golf Club
Wildwood
N. J
United States
Greensburg
U S Seeks Defense Ring Around Latin America
The State Department discloses a plan to form an American defense line around Latin America to shield the southern hemisphere from attack. Officials aim to extend hundreds of millions in aid under the Lease Lend Act to boost coastal defenses on the Atlantic and Pacific fronts with anti-aircraft batteries and long range guns.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Latin-America
Pacific
Latin America
Thirty-Two Men Leave for Army from Lawrence County
Thirty-two selectees from Lawrence County Board No 2 are ordered to depart for Fort Meade Maryland Saturday morning June 28. They entrain at the B and O depot in the Seventh ward at 7 oclock. Names include George Howard Kyle Edward Bobic John Davis Francis Bannon Charles Riddle Lloyd Wear George Tonseth Tony Simonsic Julian Cwynar William Richael Louis Dewberry Gabriel Donofrio John Hodge Walter Smialowski Domenick Via Robert McCaslin Melvin Sipe Robert Engelson Walter Telesz Stanley Tarnaski Samuel Black Paul Zook John Paz Edwin Phillips Carl Book David Bohlman Walter Ostrowski Edwin Thompson William Schiraldi Charles Galacia and others.
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Lawrence County Board No. 2
Fort George G. Meade
Mda
Baltimore & Ohio
Seventh Ward
George Howard Kyle
R. D
Mahoningtown
Edward David Bobic
Bessemer
John Elmer Davis
Waugh Avenue
New Wilmington
Francis Walter Bannon
West Pittsburg
Charles Wayne Riddle
Enon Val
Elmwood Street
New Castle
Stanley Adam Tarnaski
Edenburg
Samuel Julian Black
Paul Lewis Zook
Volant
John Paz
Box
New Middletown
Edwin James Phillips
Carl William Book
Hillsville
David Louis Bohlman
Wampum
Walter Louis Ostrowski
Bluff Street
Edwin Norwood Thompson
Pulaski
William Schiraldi
Lowellville
Charles Galacia
Ideal Weather For Big Fight Tonight
New York June 18 ideal weather forecast for the Joe Louis Billy Conn fight. The weatherman predicted a thunder shower in the afternoon but said clearing skies and moderate temperatures would follow for the big bout.
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New York
Russo German trade pact reported in Berlin
The London Tass bureau said a preliminary Russo German trade agreement was signed yesterday in Berlin. The report confirms a new economic accord between the Soviet Union and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
Tass
Today
Berlin
Berlin Reports Repulsed British Attacks in Sollum Area
The German high command said German and Italian troops repulsed heavy British attacks in Sollum northwestern Egypt yesterday. It claimed British armor was largely destroyed despite a strong tank formation, and reported 14 enemy aircraft shot down with bombers and Stukas destroying numerous vehicles to aid Axis forces.
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Ritish
Fort Capuzzo
Sollum
International News Service
Berlin
German High Command
Egypt
New Violence In Truckers Strike Shocks Pittsburgh
June 18 reports new violence in the truck drivers strike as a 10 ton aluminum truck was attempted to be driven into the Allegheny River. Driver Leonard Densh from Pottstown said the truck owned by Doehler Die Casting of Pottstown was stolen while he sought a permit to move toward Pottstown. Postmaster Dickson’s driver James Lubitz was assaulted at district yards. Warehouses and railroad yards overflow as the 18 day strike halts interstate freight. mediators study a path to end the deadlock.
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Pittsburgh
National Defense
Allegheny River
Doehler Die Casting Company
Pottstown
Cleveland
Leonard Densh
Dickson
Ingomar
James Lubitz
Seek Voluntary Cooling Off Plan
Washington June 18 leaders of organized labor urged by congressional friends to declare a 25 day cooling off period before defense strikes are ordered. Rep Norton leading a push to persuade labor to halt sudden strikes to avoid drastic anti strike legislation. She hopes labor will ask unions to observe the cooling off period and avoid new laws.
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Washington
House
Congressional Friends of Labor
Congress
Rep
Norton
N. J
House Labor Committee
Labor
Formal German protest over expulsion of Nazi staff
Acting on Berlin instructions Hans Thomsen delivered a formal note to Washington protesting President Roosevelts expulsion of Nazi consuls and propaganda agents. The German note calls the move illegal and unjustified, while denying improper activities by German consuls. The protest was anticipated by American officials and caused no surprise.
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Washington
Berlin
Hans Thomsen
United States
Roosevelt
Large German Troops Reported Reaching Finland
London reports that German troops are arriving in Finland in large numbers and likely occupying permanent positions. The ministry of economic warfare says navicert licenses for ships to Petsamo have been suspended since June 14, with three Finnish ships now detained.
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International News Service
London
Finland
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Petsamo
Annual Meeting At Almira Home Reelects Officers
At the Almira Home annual board meeting held Tuesday at the home, Miss Mary Hancock served as temporary chair and officers were re elected. Mrs J Ward Reis remains president emeritus and others including Mrs H C Harper president, Mrs George R Ralph second vice president, and Mrs H L Gordon among officers were re chosen. Devotions were led by Mrs Thomas Irwin and reports on religious and donations committees were accepted with thanks for generous county donations.
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Board of Trustees
Almira Home
Mary Hancock
Franklin
J. Ward Reis
H. C. Harper
George R. Ralph
H. L. Gordon
B. F Butler
C E. Trainer
Carrie E. Agnew
James Crawford
Thomas Irwin
J D McCalmont
Old Timors Nav Im ysiy Date Selected President Fred B Sankey
Old Timers Day Association president Fred B Sankey announced the date Wednesday August 20 for the annual Old Timers Day picnic and reunion at Cascade Park. The early selection allows former residents to plan their travel and attend the gathering in New Castle. Further committee details will be announced later.
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Fred B. Sankey
Old Timers Day Association
Cascade Park
New Castle
Pennsylvania Railroad orders $23 million in new equipment
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced $23 million in orders for 6,020 freight cars 50 cabin cars 15 electrical locomotives and 12 steam locomotive tenders. This brings total new cars to 16,000 since fall 1939 with 45 locomotives built. Most equipment will be built in Pennsylvania Railroad shops.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Today
M. W. Clement
Pennsylvania Railroad
Clement
The
Pennsylvania
McKeesport Strike Enters Third Day Despite Mayor Appeal
McKeesport Pennsylvania workers on strike for higher wages pressed their walkout into its third day after voting 146 to 2 against returning to work. The mayor urged state county and municipal workers to resume duties as the council seeks a wage revenue settlement. Strikers include garbagemen street cleaners and maintenance men.
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International News Service
McKeesport
MceKeesport
George H. Lysle
CLO
Defense Councils Being Organized in Lawrence County
Members of the Lawrence County Council of Defense met in the courthouse to plan local councils with New Wilmington already formed and Ellwood City in progress. Executive Director W Fulton Jackson presided, with Frank W Hill as secretary. a general work discussion followed. Police posted no parking signs on Grant Street west of North Mercer Street.
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Lawrence County Council of Defense
Court House
New Wilmington
Ellwood City
W. Fulton Jackson
Frank W. Hill
Grant Street
Mercer — Street
Death Record for Mrs Cleo Mary Guy in Chewton
Mrs Cleo Mary Guy aged 66 of Chewton is listed in the death record dated Wednesday June 18 1941. The notice provides only the name age and residence with no burial or funeral details included.
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Cleo Mary Guy
Chewton
Arthur Mometer Balances Golf and Garden Work
The exercise hound describes golf as a needed activity and enjoys scene changes on the course. He admits he would perform better with spade and hoes and notes gardening provides exercise and food, while the garden costs less than golf on a warm eighty two degree day.
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Charles A. Smith
Syria-Lebanon
Vichy
Earl Reeves
PA Newc
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
East Washington Street
Chestnut Street
Daily Weather Report
Jack Vincent
U.S
Kingsbury Smith International News Service
Army
County Board No. 2
Camp Meade
Williams
Neal International News Service
William
Chalmers
Robin
Her
Chicago
Almira
Im Ysiy
R. R
Arthur Mometer
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