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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
22
British air forces hammered Kiel as 110 Nazi planes were reported shot down in a bulletin from the International News Service. The raid emphasized Allied air superiority over the contested Baltic coast with heavy losses claimed on the German side.
The report says U S material aid to Russia hinges on a fighting stance by Britain. It notes planes to Egypt for British forces in the Middle East and outlines ongoing RAF raids on Kiel and Bremen. It cites Soviet defense and Western plans to bolster morale rather than immediate war supplies.
A wartime communique reports halted Russian advances and counterattacks in Polish territory near Brody and Lvov. Recaptured Przemysl after swift counter moves. Red Army and air force claim gains against German and Romanian forces in Bessarabia and Pruth River approaches. Air force targets include Finnish fronts, Libau ships, Constanza reservoirs.
The non-interventionists denounce U S aid to Soviet Russia while some senators press for Britain aid. Rep Mundt urges looking out for ourselves as tensions rise with the Russo German war. Sen Taft and Sen Mead say aiding Britain becomes essential amid the crisis, with lingering disputes over Russia aid. Funeral notices follow for John C Robison of North Beaver township aged 76.
German quarters said Stalin’s name remains unmentioned by Russian media as posturing shifts in the war front unfold. Reports claim Soviet air forces are crippled, large German spearheads push into Russian plains, and massed Red Army units face intensified pressure ahead of a promised communique.
A sharp remark claims politicians turn pale when the phrase Hoover got tough is invoked, suggesting political caution or fear in reaction to strong leadership rhetoric. The line reflects a critical, humorous view of political bravado and accountability.
Funeral services for Frank E Williams of 1308 Delaware Avenue were held at 2 30 from his home with Dr Frank Hollinshead pastor of the First Baptist church officiating Pallbearers included William Francis Miller Henley W R Thomas Clare E Roberts David B Thomas and George Davies Honorary pallbearers were George Marshall George Owens Frank Sherger William B McIver Peter F Stevenson and Clyde E Stevens Most pallbearers were former postal employees of Williams The Lodge of the Craft No 433 F and A M conducted services at the home Charles Richards led congregational singing with Miss Ann Thomas at the home The Welsh Resurrection hymn was sung at the grave.
Military authorities described four German offensives aimed at Baranovichi toward Bialystok, Przemysl along the Bug toward Lvov, and against Odessa from Romania. A northern Pripet push was labeled most dangerous due to terrain, with a second Russian line near Dvina between Riga and Minsk. The Memel zone risk and Baltic defense were noted as well.
Authorities have not located the white baby's mother. The infant boy, found on Mrs. Blanche Gray's rear porch on Bridge Street, was taken to Jamison Memorial Hospital wrapped in a blue blanket. Mrs. Gray alerted police who investigated and admitted the child to the hospital.
Conflicting reports from Africa and the Near East describe British gains at Tobruk and advances near Syria while Vichy claims slower momentum. The RAF launches raids on the Nazi coast after night bombing of Bremen Kiel and Boulogne as Germany and Russia both report success in their vast war struggles. The United States moves cautiously on aid to the Soviet Union amid shaping policy debates.
The report explains US efforts to bolster Russian morale while withholding key defense materials until Russia proves fight determination. It notes House non-intervention plans to curb war supply shipments via a twofold move, including a war declaration and neutrality act triggers. An INS correspondent reveals Stalin’s awareness of Germany’s inevitability of hostilities as of May 6.
The British War Relief sewing circle met at Mrs. David Mort on Wilmington road with twenty five members and friends present. Music and social chat accompanied the evening as Mrs. Ann Hitchings and Edgar Marsh performed piano selections, a poem was read by Mrs. Isaac Llewellyn, and a lunch was served by the hostess with Mrs. Evan Davies and Miss Emma Jane Davies assisting, yielding a nice sum.
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