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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1941
Page
1
A fire near the Mercer County line seriously burned James Doyle, 38, and his five sons while Mrs Doyle and two daughters perished. The origin is unclear but started in the kitchen stove and spread to the home near Harry Root’s farm. The family was hospitalized in Sharon. all Doyle children are aged 12, 11, 8, 4, and 3.
The weatherman notes the first day of summer with mid season heat. Elderberry blossoms promise a large berry crop this summer in Lawrence County. A wall of roses near New Bedford's Presbyterian church attracts motorists on Route 422. Gas theft from a young woman's car on East Washington Street occurs Friday evening. Busy shoppers fill city streets and stores, signaling a rise in business.
Daily weather report for the 24 hour period ending today lists a maximum temperature of 90 and a minimum of 57 with no precipitation. River stage is 4.5 feet. Year ago figures show a 75 maximum and 46 minimum with trace precipitation.
Virginio Gayda, Mussolini's press spokesman, accused President Roosevelt's note on the Robin Moor sinking of being a strong ultimatum in effect and a new step toward war. He criticized the language as aggressive and insistent while arguing reparations were not addressed.
The Navy now has authority to combat piracy at sea and disable hostile vessels. Officials say naval forces can seize Nazi raiders or submarines engaging in acts of aggression on international waters.
An armada of British bombers attacked the German-held invasion coast of France starting at dawn and continuing for hours. The raid, part of a sequence of aerial pushes, involved relentless strikes on German airfields as fighters patrolled the Channel and two waves of bombers moved toward the French shore amid loud explosions heard from the French side.
London reports say 10 divisions of Russian northern fighters near En ingrad on the Karelian Isthmus facing Finland. Moscow moves warily with Germany amid hints of a Russia Germany crisis. Stalin 25 plane praised by Moscow radio as pilots ready to act for the people of the U.S. 5. RB.
The United States ordered all Italian consuls in the United States to leave the country by July 15. Simultaneously a copy of President Roosevelt's message to Congress denouncing the sinking of the U S S Robin Moor was sent to Germany. The government also rejected German accusations against American consular agents in German controlled Europe.
London reports heavy fighting raged in Syria with Free French forces said to have cut off assault troops in the Jebel Kel area and Mouaddaniye captured. Allies advance along the Lebanese coast near Beirut while Suweida is bombed and surrounded by pro allied Druse tribesmen amid Vichy counterattacks. An urgent Vichy cabinet meeting was noted following aviation minister Bergeret's Syria dispatch.
The War Department urged President Roosevelt to retain the Navy and reserve officers now on active duty beyond their original one year of call up. It said Congress must authorize keeping the national guardsmen and reservists in service, noting final policy rests with the President and Congress.
A death record column lists multiple individuals with ages and addresses including Mrs. Alice May Whaley of 441 Chestnut Street and Mrs. Louisa Piikrate at 4 Frank In, plus other names such as Netile Cronin age 79 of Dixmont Elsie Daniels 67 Youngstown and Nora May Doyle in Pulaski township, among details.
London dispatch from June 21 reports Dakar, a West African port, now used as a German submarine base. French sellers returning from Dakar claim the Germans are building new air bases and using Dakar as a clearing station for tracking allied shipping movements.
Part of the 166th and 190th Field Artillery Brigades from New Castle units move from Camp Shelby to Louisiana to participate in upcoming maneuvers. The convoy includes 47 officers and 610 men, under Brig. Gen. William A. March and Col. Brenton G. Wallace, with Capt. William H. Goehring Jr leading the Second Battalion Service Battery.
Berlin reports sharp opposition to Roosevelt's message on the Robin Moor sinking. Germany contends the destruction of the American vessel was justified as it carried contraband. The note appears in the international section with continued coverage on page four.
Mrs. Robert KR. Aikey donated her home at 323 Aschleid Avenue to the Lawrence County Boy Scout Council for use as six headquarters in the county. The building will serve as a memorial and offices will move in by June 23. The new facilities will be self sustained and operate independently of council funds.
King Peter II of Yugoslavia, ousted from Belgrade as Nazi forces invaded, arrived in England by plane today, marking a dramatic exodus of the Yugoslav royal family and government.
The O 3 submarine with 33 crew members remains submerged after failed rescue attempts. At 440 feet deep, divers face insurmountable odds as officials report no life indicators from the wreckage. Rear Admiral Richard Edwards and Lieut. Eliott Olson acknowledge the daunting depth and limited chances of saving those aboard.
William Bowman, chairman of the pulpit committee of the First Baptist church, received a telegram from Rev. Oliver W. Hurst of Philadelphia stating he accepts the call to pastor the First church starting September 1. Advisability of deferring until October 3 was discussed to allow for the church’s fiftieth anniversary and a church convention this fall. Rev. Hurst has led the Philadelphia pastorate for seven years.
Arthur Mometer notes extreme heat with sun glare and high temperatures. Streets heat up to ninety four as residents consider staying indoors to rest amid baking roads and crowded buses. Local areas show hot conditions, urging caution for outdoor activity.
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