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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1944
Page
2
A British radio dawn broadcast to German navy units in Cherbourg urged surrender in a message issued yesterday. U.S. government monitors report the warning, spoken in German, notes the hopeless situation of the garrison and commends duty while urging surrender.
Soviet forces pressed a major offensive through Karelia advancing toward Viipuri with strong artillery and air power. Street fighting followed Finnish resistance as the garrison fell. Capture of Viipuri marks a 55 mile advance amid large prisoner gains and material, including guns and vehicles, while Soviet air and naval units hit retreating forces and ships in Viipuri bay. Other fronts unchanged according to official communique.
The article discusses Adolf Hitler's difficult strategic choices regarding the defense of France. It notes potential shifts in command, resource allocation, and the broader implications for German military aims.
Allied forces strike across the European theater with heavy bomber waves hitting the Normandy bridgehead and Cherbourg while Berlin endures morning terror raids. Fighter sweeps and robot bomb bases face relentless Allied pressure as patrols report aircraft battles along the coast and channel crossings.
The county reports bond sales totaling 784995 with Ellwood City showing stronger enthusiasm than New Castle. Officials urge aggressive outreach as Lawrence County struggles to meet daily sale targets while Allied air activity continues over England and northern France.
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness sympathy during our recent bereavement and for floral tributes and cars donated.MRS MILDRED MAY AND FAMILY.
Admiral King confirms Forrestal’s remarks and notes that Navy planes and submarines have been vital for reconnoitering the Japanese fleet. Indications exist that U S forces may have closed with part or all of the enemy fleet yesterday, but definite information remains unavailable.
Obituaries report the deaths of Albert B. Winder 89 in East Brook after three months illness. Edith A. Townley 57 in Grove City after a year. Garnet Robison Wirsing widow of Harry M Wirsing in Grove City. John Izzo funeral mass. Lillian Thompson services. Surviving family details and funeral arrangements listed.
Admiral Nimitz confirmed the Marianas operation eroded Japanese air power with 600 planes lost since the invasion began. The Fifth Fleet under Admiral Spruance supports Marines on Saipan as Japan redeploys east of the Philippines for a carrier strike.
Funeral services were held for Carman Corvea of 410 Florence Avenue at R. L. Boyd funeral home on North Jefferson Street with Rev. J. H. Boon and Rev. Homer K. Miller presiding. Pallbearers included George J. Forrest and others. interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Later, services for Theodore Korab Jr. of 1426 South Jefferson Street occurred at Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic church with Rev. Bronislawy Mazewski presiding. pallbearers named Irene Vasilei Wanda Macies Arlene Senion and Margaret Miles. interment at Holy Trinity cemetery.
Brig. Gen. James P. Hodges announces Lieut J Fred Rentz receives the Air Medal for exceptionally meritorious achievement on combat missions over Germany and occupied France. Rentz, co pilot of a Liberator bomber, is son of Mr and Mrs J F Rentz of 219 Winter Avenue New Castle.
Allied observers note Fort Du Roule atop Montagne Du Roule overlooks Cherbourg and its docks. German preparations, concrete emplacements, and demolitions threaten port control as forces close within four miles. Salvation crews face wrecked railway cars and a ruined breakwater near the railway station.
Allied forces reported seizure of three airfields on Biak Island as part of operations near New Guinea. Kenney’s airmen then hit targets across the region including Manokwari, Numfor, Timor and Truk, while heavy raids on Rabaul and Genoa focused on airfields and shipping.
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