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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1941
Page
19
Moscow communique reports heavy German casualties as Soviet forces counterattack. German assault repelled with major damage to enemy lines and air activity intensifies over the front. Russian broadcasts invoke Napoleon’s fate to boost morale.
Washington reports forecast a faster delivery of American aid to Britain especially aircraft material. Government aims to hasten nautical and aerial support for Britain as Royal Air Force plans major offensives to cripple Nazi war industries before German forces shift to the British Isles. Possible temporary release of U S Army and Navy pilots noted.
British authorities confirmed Palmyra remained in Vichy hands despite near-complete encirclement by Allied forces. In Damascus, Free French and British Indian troops attacked high ground along the Damascus Beirut road, while Merj Ayoum south of the area saw slow Allied gains.
Soviet high command announced complete annihilation of a German mechanized regiment and massive Allied air raids causing extensive destruction in Nazi-occupied cities. It said German attacks were repelled along the Shaulai front with heavy losses and reported destruction of a Soviet submarine in the Gulf of Finland.
The Volant annual college reunion is underway. A well is being drilled behind the Castleton Hotel to supply water for the air cooling system. Memorial for World War veterans at New Bedford to be dedicated July 4. Blight harms silver birch trees citywide. Plans for Fourth of July eagle scream event in Bessemer. Timothy hay and grain harvests near. Donald Edward Richards, three months old, had his first haircut with onlookers surprised. Old Moffatt landmark torn down in Hickory township.
Officials in county boards report second call for 21-year-olds since last October for a July 1 registration. Top order numbers shown for men leaving for camp and those sent for Pittsburgh examinations. London dispatches note conflicting Japan war plans amid Russo-German tension with talks between Yosuke Matsuoka and Eugen Ott and rumors of imminent Japanese moves against Russia.
The 24 hour period ending at 9 am shows a maximum of 84 and minimum of 53. Trace precipitation and a river stage of 44 feet are noted. A year ago the highs reached 82 and lows 68 with precipitation of 3.07 inches.
A heavy German air raid on Leningrad caused extensive fires, according to a Reuters dispatch from Stockholm. The report notes severe destruction in the Soviet city, once known as St. Petersburg, as the attack unfolded.
City detectives search for the mother of a white baby boy under 24 hours old found on the rear porch of Mrs. Blanche Gray at 123 Bridge Street. Detectives Criswell and Thomas took the infant to Jameson Memorial Hospital where physicians noted the newborn appeared strong and born without physician services.
President Roosevelt urged William S. Knudsen to accelerate U.S. defense production. Knudsen announced a sweeping OPM reorganization to cut red tape and overlap, and to secure machine tools by potentially stepping into private industries such as auto and appliance makers to meet army and navy orders.
Royal Air Force planes attacked Germany and occupied France in a major daylight sweep aimed at crippling the Luftwaffe. The raid sought to force a western front shift by Goering’s air force away from the eastern front, easing pressure on the Soviet Union. Details were to follow.
Reports to New Wilmington firemen say a burglar stole welding tools from John Doyle’s shop in Pulaski township while Doyle was in hospital. Doyle died Sunday night, the blaze killed four, five sons were hospitalized with transfusions. Funeral services for Doyle family were held at Anderson funeral home with burial in Haywood cemetery.
Finland declared war on Soviet Russia amid heavy air raids on Helsinki and other cities. Berlin reported the move as Finland joining Nazi Germany with ongoing heavy fighting and praise from German sources for Finnish troops.
Local Board No. 1 announces registrations for men in the northern part of Lawrence county will be held at the National Bank in Volant on Tuesday July 1. Men who turned 21 since last October may choose Volant over Ellwood City, with hours 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Charles Brenneman will oversee the Volant registration, while Ellwood City serves as the main Local Board One HQ.
President Roosevelt urged Americans to remember the Declaration of Independence as they prepare for the 4th of July. He called for national unity under civilian defense leadership to rededicate the nation to liberty amid anxiety and peril.
Helsinki reports eight Soviet planes were shot down in the first raids of the war. Finnish anti aircraft batteries near the capital claimed two Red air force losses during four bombings that struck north of Helsinki. An air raid warning rang through Helsinki and suburbs at 7 15 a m.
A Vichy military spokesman announced the occupation of the Syrian town Jezzine after severe fighting with Allied troops. He said Meri Ayoum’s fall to the British and Free French was unconfirmed, British resistance remained in the Damascus region, and Palmyra’s garrison held three days aided by French planes.
New York June 25. Threat of a general transit strike that would paralyze transportation of New York's millions grew as transit workers walked out of a conference with transportation officials. Leaders led by Michael Quill warned that if the city faces a general strike the blame will rest with city government.
Moscow reports President Roosevelt's pledge to provide all possible aid to Russia against Germany. Soviet newspapers run huge headlines and commentators express deep gratification over the U S support.
London reports a new heavy RAF raid on the German occupied French coast as bombers escorted by fighters strike invasion ports. The operation follows two weeks of almost continuous attacks with night and day sweeps hitting Cologne Dusseldorf Kiel and other industrial targets.
Death records for June 25 1941 list George Veach Garrett 91 Shenango township Mercer county Mrs Philip Genova 56 Hillsville Bessemer road Charles H Burly 53 1138 Scioto street Joseph Cappello 76 Ellwood City John C Robison North Beaver township Howard P Anderson 37 1323 West Washington street reported in the Mercer county area obituaries.
Berlin reports Finland becomes an active ally in the war against the Soviet Union and claims air supremacy over the USSR. A 21 word Fuehrer communique says German forces are advancing with great successes expected, citing raids on Memel and Koenigsberg and Russian POW casualties.
Volant hosts its annual home coming and college reunion at the Volant Presbyterian church this afternoon. Dr. Robert F. Galbreath president of Westminster College will be guest speaker. Attorney Thomas Sampson of Mercer represents the students. Prof. D Ralph Appelman of Westminster College leads the music with himself as soloist.
Arthur Mometer faces a mounting dish pile as his wife is away on vacation. He vows to avoid another mess, hoping to finish cleaning before her possible return, as the heat lasts and chores pile up.
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