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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

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British Bombers Hammer At Kiel

Air raids from dawn to nightfall strike Kiel and Bremen as RAF claims 110 German planes shot down since war began. The 15th straight night of heavy raids targets Nazioccupied territory while Britain reports improving air offensive against Germany and Russia.

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U.S. Aid to Russia Linked to War Situation

U S material aid to Russia depends on fighting in Europe. Planes sent to Egypt for British forces in the Middle East are ahead of schedule and a few may be spared if the Russians hold their ground. American help is described as moral support with limited immediate delivery of vital war supplies.

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Russia says drive against Ukraine halted in latest communique

The wartime report claims continued resistance and counterattacks in Polish territory and nearby sectors. It notes recapture of Przemysl, repulsed enemy crossings at the Pruth River, and Red forces holding positions on the east bank as German and Peel ains were taken prisoner. The Red air force struck German airfields in Finland and damaged ships north of Libau and Constanza harbor.

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New Castle Elks Initiate 36 Members in Patriotism Drive

The New Castle Elks hosted a large initiation for 36 new members as part of the national for American and her defense program. A 170 attendance at a stag dinner preceded the initiatory exercises with Exalted Ruler Verne Carry presiding, in a night that drew Elks from Meadville and other towns. Luke Barnett of Pittsburgh provided comedy, and a Pittsburgh show act closed the evening. Co chairs were Floyd M. Houk and W. J. Asselton.

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Non Interventionists Oppose Sending Supplies to Soviet

Amid debate over aid to Russia in World War II, Rep Mundt argues against direct lend-lease to Soviet Russia while Sen Taft and Sen Mead urge more Britain aid. The divided panel sees two dictators allied against Hitler and contends the United States should avoid full involvement, focusing on strategic support for Britain.

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Deaths of the Day Willama Services

Funeral notices record multiple deaths with services in New Castle and nearby towns. Frank B Williams and John Robison are named along with Jack M Scott and Bessle Harris. Details include residences, pastors, pallbearers, and interment sites at Oak Park and Westfield cemeteries. Additional services note Esther Myers and infant Jackman with church and cemetery rites.

Willama Frank B. Willams Delaware Avemue Frank Hollingshead First Baptist Church William Francis Miller Henley W. BR Thomas Clare Roberts David B. Thomas George Davies George Marshall George Owens Frank Sherger William B. Melver Peter F. Stevenson Clyde Robison John Rebecca Elder Robison North Beaver Township Westfield Presbyterian Church Westfield Grange Meridian Lodge Enon Valley New Castle Rachel ‘Taylor Robison Wilbur Lucille Patterson East Brook Dorothy Nancy Mahoning Beesle Harris Bessle Harris Atlantic Thomas By Mary Harvis W. R. Ha Chicago Baird Greenville Grabeland Myers Esther Myers Israel Myers Leasure Avenue Campbell Funeral Home East North Street Gilbert Elefant Tifereth Israel Synagwogue Tifereth Israel Congregation Tifereth Israel Cemetery Jackman Charles Alden Jackman Charles A Mary Low Anderson Jackman Elizsbeth Avenue Jameson Memorial Hospital H. L. Jackman Sharon James P. Cook New Gastie Neshamnock New Wimington J. Z. Melivaine First Presbyterian Church

German announces delays in war briefing as blitz advances reach new stages

Berlin reports indicate German forces press into Russia with rapid pincer moves and large scale air and ground operations. Nazi claims include slim casualties, widespread Soviet air disruption, and deep penetrations into Russian territory. Stalin’s name avoided in Soviet broadcasts, Molotov leads in official notices.

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Nazis Push Four Attacks Across Eastern Front

Military authorities report four German attacks aimed at a southeastern flank, Baranovichi toward Bialystok, east of Preemayl along the Bug toward Lvov, and a Romania-origin assault on Odessa. The Pilpet marshes area is deemed most dangerous for mobile warfare, with Nieman river as a defensive line between Riga and Minsk. The Russian right flank faces pressure from Memel occupation as well.

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Fail To Trace Mother Of Abandoned White Baby

Authorities have not located the mother of a white baby abandoned on the rear porch of Mrs. Blanche Gray on Bridge Street. The male infant, found yesterday morning wrapped in a blue blanket, was taken to Jamison Memorial Hospital after Mrs. Gray reported the scene to police.

Blanche Gray Bridge Street Jamison Memorial Hospital

War Developments Of Day War Developments Of Day

Reported raid activity and shifting fronts dominate dispatches from Africa to the Near East. British gains at Tobruk buoyed by air and sea bombardments clash with Vichy claims of slow progress. RAF raids on Brittany, Kiel, Bremen, Boulogne aim to divert from Russia as Washington weighs new Soviet aid.

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U S Weighs Support for Russian Morale and War Shipping Limits

The United States aims to provide moral support to bolster Russian resolve while withholding key defense materials until Russia proves its willingness to fight. House non-interventionists plan two moves to curb shipment of war supplies to the Soviet Union, including a congressional act against deliveries and a resolution declaring a state of war between Germany and Russia to activate the Neutrality Act’s limits on American ships.

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Stalin's Realization of Inevitable War With Germany

The piece reflects on Josef Stalin's closing of desperate efforts to avoid conflict with Germany and his realization that hostilities were inevitable, as observed on 25 May 6 in Soviet Russia.

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Wednesday Evening Sewing Class Hosts British War Relief

The Wednesday Evening Sewing class of the British War Relief met at Mrs. David Mort’s home on Wilmington road with twenty five members and friends present. Music and social chat dominated the evening as Mrs. Ann Hitchings and Eag Marsh performed piano selections. Mrs. Isaac Liewellsn t read a poem. A splendid lunch was served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Et Davies and Miss Emma Jane Davies. A nice sum was realized.

David Mort Wilmington Road British War Relief Ann Hitchings Eag Marsh Isaac

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