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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1945
Page
9
London reports that American air force deserters in Britain are involved in outlaw raids. The Lon ton Evening News cites estimates of over 500 deserters hiding in Britain and police readiness for a wider wave of lawlessness. It also notes U S businesses with small workforces and large firms hiring many workers.
Lord Haw Haw William Joyce pleaded not guilty to high treason in Bow Street after a preliminary hearing. His defense argued he is not a British subject while living abroad and that alien status complicates treason liability. The magistrate ordered the case to proceed to the criminal court with Joyce to be committed for trial.
The Lawrence County Camp near Portersville opens for the 1945 season. About 78 scouts are involved in projects, swimming and activities after check in. Dr Ferguson leads the first campfire service. evenings include games and group work with a central swimming period. Visitors welcome on Saturday evenings.
Special Jubilee services at St Johns Lutheran concluded a week of observances with large crowds. Former members and pastors attended as Rev D H Reed Shepherd of Pittsburg Synod spoke at morning service, praising the church's anniversary. An evening program featured Rev Charles Thompson and others offering hymns and sermons.
Flight Officer A J Clever, held captive ten months in a German POW camp, has arrived in Boston and is en route to Canin Dix New Jersey where he is expected to receive official word on his homecoming. He flew a P-47 Thunderbolt when shot down over Germany. The article notes his mother Mrs C Clever at 220 Smithfield Street awaiting his return.
Local men and women in the armed forces are profiled for their wartime service. Seabee Charles Fisher completes 18 months in the Aleutians after 41 months of Army clerical work in the Pacific, and Yeoman Sarah Elizabeth Hill arrives with WAVES in Hawaii. Other reports note soldiers like Pfc Fletcher earning a commendation for combat observation near Mt Belvedere Italy, Sgt John P. Lannert training as a B 29 gunner, Pvt John W. Olacz discharged at Indiantown Gap, and two New Castle residents contributing to air force fighter commands enabling missions over Japan.
General Jacob L. Devers, commanding U S troops in Europe, states Germany’s defeat ends a century of wartime history. The report, filed from New York, notes allied forces and turbulence as morale shifts across the war theater and transport flights resume after storm delays.
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The workers at Goodyear resume work after a WLB demand for mediation. The board directs a return to the Akron plant to allow labor agencies to mediate the dispute with the company. The WLB reiterates the need to resolve the stoppage promptly and reopen production.
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