27 Mar 1942
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1942
Page
1
Moscow reports success as Red Armies push Nazi forces back in the Leningrad region. Soviet dispatches claim continued repulse of German units along the Russian front with strategic gains near Murmansk and surrounding areas.
Japanese bombers continued a heavy assault on Corregidor with seven attacks in 24 hours and night raids over the fortress. The war department said most bombs fell harmlessly and that preparations for an all-out Bataan assault may be under way. Troop and truck movements on the Bataan peninsula suggested rising activity. President Quezon and the Philippine war cabinet reportedly joined General MacArthur in Australia.
Moscow reports eight mile advance by Red armies across the northern Leningrad front. Soviet defense repels a major German air raid on Murmansk with over 100 Nazi planes opposing. Eleven German bombers are shot down. four villages recaptured. overall front air losses noted. Russian air forces also mount heavy assault on the encircled 16th German army at Staraya Russa.
Snow fences erected along miles of Lawrence County highways are being removed as the highway department says the danger of heavy snow is past. The move signals end of winter protective measures for the season.
Bombers of the Royal Air Force struck Ruhr targets overnight with no immediate casualty or result details released. Allied air activity also suggested in Berlin Paris and Luxembourg as radios cut out at 9 p.m. British forces again attacked Le Havre shipping, destroying eight German fighters but suffering losses. German bombers failed to cause damage in northeast England despite cross-Channel raids. Luftwaffe met resistance in Malta during renewed attempts.
Four youths from Youngstown and Sharon confessed an armed holdup and the fatal shooting of James M. Supplee, a 31 year old trucking office clerk, in Sharpsville. William Johannes, 20, admitted firing the shot. others aided in the crime. Authorities said the suspects were arrested after a weeklong investigation by state police and local detectives.
Australian developments move quickly as soldiers returning from the Middle East head home. The report outlines strategic plans and government actions shaping Australia into a military base, with officials signaling rapid progress and new deployments.
In New Delhi Gandhi meets Sir Stafford Cripps for a key hour and a half talk on mobilizing Indian support for Britain’s war effort. Gandhi, silent to reporters, remarks on Cripps’ mission as authorities place all of northern Australia under military control and Maj. Gen. Blamey returns to lead United Nations land forces.
William P. Witherow, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, told Congress that American producers are now turning out airplanes at a rate of 42,000 a year and will reach the 60,000 a year goal set by President Roosevelt early in the fall. He spoke before the House Naval Affairs Committee, also condemning a proposal for a flat 6 percent profit limitation on war industries.
Highway department workmen undertake their annual task of repairing and rebuilding highways damaged by the spring thaws. The article notes ongoing efforts and anticipates continued work across the season.
The 24 hour period ending at 3 am recorded a maximum temperature of 66 and a minimum of 33 with no precipitation. River stage measured 8 feet. Year ago the same date showed a max 41 and min 23 with heavy frost.
Harrisburg March 27 Judge W. Walter Braham of Lawrence County filed nominating petitions with the state elections bureau seeking the Republican nomination for state supreme court.
London dispatch reports a multi pronged Japanese push into central Burma with main pressure around Toungoo and an attempted westward advance toward Prome. Chinese forces defend Prome as Japanese planes bomb the area. a small Japanese naval force is seen near Andaman Islands.
John F. Hughes, 63, a local Pennsylvania railroad conductor, was killed in a car collision in Oil City last night. Police report the victim was struck at an intersection by Patrick Miller, 17, of Oil City.
The Rev Fr Peter M Schirra assistant pastor of St Joseph's church was called home from Homestead Park Pittsburgh where his father Peter Schirra died Thursday evening at 916 at St Francis hospital Funeral plans tentatively set for Monday morning at 10 at Homestead Park
Fire destroyed the homes of Albert Putt Allen Payton and Mickey Mc Farland in Clearfield Pennsylvania today. Loss is estimated at $3 000. Fire Chief Foster Kerr said the blaze began on the roof of the Payton residence. No injuries were reported.
Lawrence County Garden Forum members joined the Men’s Garden Club for an evening at City Hall. Four reels of pictures on famous gardens and related topics were shown. Mrs. John Robinson presided as president and a nominating committee was formed for officers to be elected on April 13.
Peoria March 27 Three union men Delmar G Newdigate H J Dilley and Paul Brokaw convicted of contempt of court for alleged plot to dynamite Walnut Creek bridge on the Toledo Peoria Western will seek new trials in federal district court today Their attorneys said the jury deliberated 27 minutes and a witness testified he received 1270 for the assignment penalties lie with the court If denied the motion the defendants plan an appeal
General MacArthur's headquarters announce the arrival of President Manuel Quezon and his war cabinet in Australia. The trip, approved by the United States and Australia, aims to integrate Quezon's government into the southwest Pacific command. Japanese reports of Quezon's death were denied.
City council chamber heard a campaign to raise 35000 dollars to clear encumbrances on a Carnegie Steel site. Greater New Castle Association led by A R Heizman and Roger E Jewett appealed for rapid pledges, pledges reached about 8000 dollars, dinner meeting planned at The Castleton Hotel.
Jacqueline Cochran arrives in London on a special mission to supervise a group of American women pilots recruited in New York. The air transport auxiliary will, under an 18 month contract, ferry planes from factories to air fields. The contingent is expected here shortly.
Washington reports General Yamashita has 27 days to crush or capture American Filipino defenders at Bataan and Corregidor or repeat the fate of Homma. After arriving from Singapore, Yamashita has shown limited progress against General Wainwright, prompting renewed large scale bombing of Corregidor.
At Atlantic City New Jersey a loud explosion offshore drew thousands to the boardwalk. A red glare lit the sky about three and a half miles from shore two hours after the blast while minor explosions were heard. Officials sought to determine the cause amid tanker or freighter torpedo speculation.
Death notices list John N Rice 409 Clenmore Boulevard Joel Henry Hendrix 56 1515 East Washington Street William M McGivern 61 Cleveland Igenas Kues 65 Lawrence County Home Dionsio Porfirie 77 LLOL Pollock Avenue.
An Australian government communique reports American and Royal Australian air bombers despite bad weather attacked enemy shipping and other targets at Koepang on Japanese held Timor Island. In New Delhi Gandhi met Sir Stafford Cripps at 3 15 pm and took a train to New Delhi from Wardha.
An old observer rejects Vermont syrup rumors, praising Pennsylvania maple. They claim local trees yield sweeter, thicker syrup as spring arrives, noting a seasonal rush to gather maple water and savor fresh flavors.
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