01 May 1942
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
1
Chinese and British forces fight to take a toll on Japan after Lashio falls, closing Burma road access to China. Lieutenant General Stilwell’s troops withdraw near Lashio as China shifts iron supply routes, while fighting continues in the area.
The 1898 Dewey victory at Manila Bay is recalled as Corregidor endures 21 weeks of bombardment by Japanese forces. The garrison fights on despite supplies and blockade pressures, echoing the historic naval triumph that began on May 1.
Pialks notes show early spring blooms with daffodils on March 30, 1938, tulips on April 15, and a pear tree flowering on April 20, reflecting an unusually early vegetation period observed by Pa Newc’s team.
James Mayberry, a city merchantile appraiser, received a welcome surprise when his lost pocketbook was returned. A Kroger parking ground attendant, Louis Tammelieo, called to report the pocketbook found there. It contained about $60 in cash and several checks.
United States weather statistics show a 24 hour period ending at 9 am with a maximum temperature of 89 and a minimum of 54 with no precipitation. River stage stands at 4.9 feet. Year ago figures report a max of 80 and min of 49 with no precipitation.
In Washington May 1 a pay bill for armed forces includes a restriction barring officer commissions for movie stars athletes and other civilians without prior military training Rep Charles J Faddis says the amendment ends a national scandal and prevents building an army for football rather than war.
Mayor LaGuardia angrily opposes the Times Square blackout test watched by about a million New Yorkers. The 9:30 p.m. darkness silenced traffic and drew soldiers sailors and allied forces into a dramatic, somber display on a city-wide publicity stunt in mid Manhattan.
The Lockley Machine company plans a new two story brick building on Grove street formerly Bell Bakery to house larger operations. The move will add 18 000 feet of floor space and lift staff from 44 to about 100 by summer end. The firm was organized in 1921 by Harry L Lockley and now run by his four sons E C S L J E and H L Lockley.
Berlin dispatch reports 250 dead and 1000 injured after a blast at a Tessenderloo Belgium chemical plant in Limburg Province. About 300 were hospitalized. army units and rescue squads search the wreckage. cause not yet announced.
Fire along the Rhode Island Connecticut border raged out of control over 40 square miles of woods. Authorities suspected saboteurs as damage reached about 2 million dollars with thousands of firefighters fighting the blaze.
General Douglas MacArthur announced direct hits on 30 grounded Japanese planes at Lae New Guinea as Australian and American aces pummeled the Lae airdrome. The two day total of enemy aircraft destroyed or damaged reached 53. A separate Thursday strike on Salamaua blasted ground installations and added further losses to the Japanese.
Japanese warships are concentrating at Truk and Ponape in the mid Pacific, with possible plans for a thrust toward the Solomon Islands northeast of Australia. The movement began weeks ago and has grown, drawing Washington alert status.
President Roosevelt announced that plans to register women for war work have been abandoned for the time being. He accepted a recommendation from Paul V. McNutt and referenced a report by the women's division of the social security board.
Soviet guards tank brigade reports annihilating more than 15 000 enemy soldiers on the Walinin front. It penetrated rear lines, killed 1 000 Nazis, and destroyed 68 tanks and 29 aircraft in a latest thrust. A German transport ship was sunk.
In New York on May 1, during a blackout drill, the Eternal Light went out for 20 minutes marking the second 18 year history incident. The symbol darkened due to red tape delaying a replacement bulb after prior failure in 1933 left the light dark for four days.
Washington May 1 Price administrator Leon Henderson announced plans to hire at least 20 000 to 30 000 workers to staff 10 000 permanent war price and rationing boards nationwide. Agencies expect clerks paid through civil service at about 1800 a year, with locals needing two or three staffers per board. Continued on page two.
Reports from Berne say Adolf Hitler and Premier Benito Mussolini would meet today probably in Munich. Berlin dispatches via Madrid hint at sensational developments over the weekend. The daily sketch notes Hermann Goering called a Vienna conference of air chiefs to discuss new defense plans.
Gov. J. Howard McGrath declared martial law in Coventry West Greenwich and Scituate as fires swept 40 square miles along the Rhode Island Connecticut line. Adjutant General Peter Leo Cannon said the blazes were out of control and urged drastic military action. Firefighters struggled while the governor headed to the scene. A new fire flared north of the original Coventry front in Bowen Hill.
Obituary notices list Louis KR Wilder age 46 of R D 1 New Castle William H Rodgers age 64 of 606 Chestnut Street Harrisville and Blanche Cooper age 62 of Harrisville with death records dated May 1 194% in Priday listings.
British officials said the Hitler Mussolini meeting signals potential new aggression, viewed as Axis window-dressing for a forthcoming act. The session appeared routine, with no immediate major decision, recalling the last prelude to Hitler’s attack on Russia.
A freak tornado hit the Ser mon Mordiana community near Springfield at midnight destroying four farm homes. One person, William Hodge, 84, was killed when a brick chimney was hurled onto his bed. Six others were injured as the southwest saw a fourth tornado in two days.
Secretary Frances Perkins certified to the War Labor Board a wage dispute between Bethlehem Steel Co in Johnstown Pennsylvania and 2000 workers of the CIO Steel Workers Organizing Committee.
British air forces attack Nazi targets across the channel in the ninth straight day of bombing. A government spokesman said England would press its policy to destroy Germany's war-making power despite German attempts at a truce. Bombs were aimed at Berlin and Nazi bases in occupied France as defenses report record performance in air combat.
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini held talks at Salzburg on Wednesday and Thursday per an official German wireless communique. London notices Rey George killed in action. Brig. Gen. Harold H. George died in a fighter plane crash as reported by Reuters from Melbourne.
A wandering speaker reflects on gender roles and social titles from the south to the border and beyond. The speaker notes peopled encounters with craftsmen and singers, but laments never being asked to be Queen of the May due to gender.
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