13 May 1942
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1942
Page
1
Moscow reports Soviet troops maintain positions on the central front after three days of fierce fighting. German forces claim gains on the Kerch Peninsula while counterattacks and stubborn engagements persist across Kalinin and other fronts as both sides reinforce defenses.
Jimmy Broad of the Youngstown road reported to Pa Newc that he recently saw two lawns near his residence.
Motorists in Western Pennsylvania are urged to conserve gasoline to prevent extending gas rationing to the area. The region is currently exempt, but excessive use could trigger rules. Flower growers report plants blooming about two weeks earlier due to an unusually hot April, while drivers speed on county highways and tires are not saved by slower travel. Upper floor rooms in Washington street buildings are discussed for modernization.
Weather report for the 24 hour period ends at 9 a m. shows maximum 68 and minimum 53 with 0.04 inches of precipitation. River stage at 4.4 feet. Comparisons to the same date a year ago note maximum 63 minimum 33 and no precipitation.
Dr C C Green retiring after sixteen years as New Castle school superintendent was honored at a testimonial banquet in the Cathedral on Tuesday night May 12. Teachers and citizens gathered to celebrate meritorious service with unusual decorations and a cheerful goodbye.
Washington reports that sharp eyed American and Australian airmen have eliminated surprise as a factor in Japanese strategy in the southwest Pacific. Some military and naval experts believe Nippon may make another thrust possibly toward Siberia after the Coral Sea defeat. Continued on page.
P. J. Flaherty, president and general manager of the Johnson Bronze Company, joins the brass and bronze foundries advisory committee of the War Production Board. He will attend the first meeting Friday in the Social Security Building, Washington DC. The panel will shape use and allocation of bronze through code end uses for copper orders M-9-a, M-9-b, and M-9-c, drawing on industry experience to guide bronze to critical applications.
London reports British military circles say the Kerch peninsula fighting in Russia resembles World War I battles with mass infantry assaults on fortified positions. No evidence of a major spring offensive on the southern Russian front has been received.
Diplomatic sources in Washington say Hitler’s Crimea attack may aim to link with Japan in the Persian Gulf. The move likely marks the opening of a three pronged campaign through the Caucasus and Middle East, with other prongs in Syria and Libya.
Robert F. Shoup a 26 year old cadet sergeant was killed near Bison Ohio while serving in World War I He enlisted as a flying cadet last June and left Butler December 19 He was promoted two weeks before his death His parents two sisters and a brother survive
Harrisburg May 13. Col John Mcll Smith of Harrisburg withdraws from the race for the Republican nomination to the state supreme court. He states he withdraws in favor of Judge W Walter Braham and will support U S Sen James J Davis for the Republican nomination for governor.
Deaths listed for Miss Beata Reiter 81 from Youngstown Mrs J KE Spanglehour 67 of North Liberty and Joseph Westrick 66 of 226 Waldo Street. Details show ages and residence with no additional obituary information provided.
Canadian authorities raise shipping vigilance after a Nazi submarine sinks a United Nations freighter in the St Lawrence. The exact sinking site and the British registry of the ship are not disclosed as 41 crew members are reported saved. plans for river protection are activated while a search continues.
Funeral services for seven victims of an auto truck crash near Mercer were held Tuesday. Davis family services at A Darrell Burke funeral home included Hugh L. Davis and his three sons. A separate service for Mrs Harry B. Linton and relatives was at New Wilmington Gospel Tabernacle with multiple ministers officiating. Busy pallbearers and honorary escorts were listed. details continued on page seven.
Reports from Chungking say reinforced Japanese detachments push along the Burma road toward Paoshan in Yunnan Province while in western Burma fresh British troops trained in mountain warfare cross from India to help the battle weary British forces.
Paul Dingledge of the New Castle USO committee reports progress on a two week drive to raise 32000 dollars for local and national USO support. He notes 3000 Lawrence County boys in uniform and rising help as the campaign aims to surpass the goal.
British war observers cast Hitler’s Crimea campaign as the first real setback for the Nazi offensive. Soviet air activity, stubborn defense, and limited German aerial support suggest the Kerch push failed to deliver decisive gains. Moscow reported localized northern victories and ongoing heavy fighting in Burma.
Officials of local draft board No. 2 in New Castle listed many selectees who will travel to Erie for final examination before potential induction. Passers will enter service. others return home to receive farewell honors from the Service Men's Aid group. Names include Richard K. Burke and John W. McKibben among others at various local addresses.
In Pittsburgh on May 13 drivers and oil producers urged a voluntary brake on travel to avoid triggering gasoline rationing that could extend beyond the current non rationed area. The Automobile Club of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania oil groups warned a rush to stations might exhaust surplus and widen the rationing program to the Ohio line.
Rescuers reach the blasted mine section as a coal mine blast near Morgantown claims the lives of 54 miners. Bodies of 39 victims are recovered near the scene.
Sixteen hours after a blast at Christopher No 3S mine in Osage 39 miners are found dead deep in the shaft bring total fatalities to 53 with 14 bodies recovered earlier. Rescue crews labored through the night amid mangled remains and continuing search for survivors in the mine disaster.
Gen Douglas MacArthur reports limited UN air activity in the southwest Pacific due to weather. A Reuters dispatch notes Philippine news is scarce as communications are severed. The War Department lists 107 more American deaths in the Philippines, raising total U S forces killed or died of wounds to about 3500.
The readable lines describe a garden plot with a child under care and a struggling plant, noting the rough growth, absence of expected vigor, and a mention of warmth and a person named Maci in a disordered text.
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