Thousands More U. S. Doughboys Land In Ireland
Thousands of American doughboys arrived in northern Ireland amid the largest expeditionary force sent from the United States to Europe since the last war. The units include tank squads and will assume defense duties as an advanced base for training and potential offensives against the Axis.
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U. S
Ireland
U.S
United States Army
Northern Ireland
Europe
United States
George C Marshall
U.S. Army
Battle For Control Of Shipping Lanes May Decide War
The article notes that another American expeditionary force has arrived in northern Ireland, signaling the growing naval effort to control sea lanes. Experts foresee a pivotal summer in the war as U-boat raids intensify and Japan may push to cut US- Australia lines, with UK and US navies striving to keep convoys moving.
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Washington
Northern
Ireland
United States
Australia
Atlantic
Germans Use Sailors in Desperate Kharkov Drive
Moscow reports German high command deployed about 40 000 sailors to the line at Kharkov as Marshal Timoshenko’s forces captured a large inhabited locality and pressed a new push toward a strategic road. German and Romanian troops reportedly retreated under what Red Star called great disorder as Soviet tanks and infantry repelled multiple counterattacks.
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Kharkov
Timoshenko
Red Star
Tragedy as Dogs Find Hidden Rabbit Nest
At a Winter Avenue home a rabbit nest behind hollyhocks was discovered by dogs. A baby rabbit was killed before owners, who passed the spot daily, realized the nest existed. The camouflaged nest went unnoticed despite repeated porch passes.
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Winter Avenue
Local college students head home for shortened summer term
A notable number of students from the area have returned home for the summer vacation as the second semester was cut short by fewer vacations to allow a longer summer term.
Army Bomber Crews Divert Lava Flow As Mauna Loa Erupts
Honolulu May 19 Army Air Corps bombers in Hawaii resumed combat duty after aiding in halting a 22 day Mauna Loa eruption that threatened Hilo. Observers credited the crews with diverting lava flows, a feat kept secret to protect military operations.
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Honolulu
T. H
U. S.army Air Corps
Hawaii
Japan
Mauna Loa
Hilo
Hawaiian Islands
Lawrence USO drive tops quotas with four thousand rise
In Lawrence County the USO drive totals 4085 dollars after the first week at The Castleton. The automobile gas station division leads, followed by charity and truckers divisions. Ben Franklin Junior Girl Reserves made the first club contribution with a small sum presented to R. L. Meermans. Roger W Rowland, drive chairman, spoke on progress.
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Lawrence
Lawrence County
Castleton
Charity
Truckers
Ben Franklin
R. L. Meermans
Roger W Rowland
Drive
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. show a maximum 86 and minimum 61 with 0.05 inches of precipitation. River stage stands at 8.1 feet. Year-ago figures report a maximum 66 and minimum 40 with no precipitation.
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United States
Contract Let For Highway
Sanctis Construction of Pittsburgh won a 212,879.55 dollar contract from the State Highways Department to pave 2.93 miles of Route 18 bypass in Wilmington township Lawrence county between New Castle and New Wilmington.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Sanctis Construction, Inc
Pittsburgh
Wilmington Township
Lawrence County
State Highways Department
New Castle
New Wilmington
State Voters Go To Polls In War Time Primary
Two months of campaigning ended as Pennsylvania voters went to polls in the first war time election since 1918 to nominate candidates for governor and other posts. Less than 40 percent of the 4.6 million registered voters were expected to vote amid war overshadowing the contest. Polls opened 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. U.S. Sen. James J. Davis sought the Republican nomination for governor against Maj. Gen. Edward Martin.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
U. S
James J. Davis
Edward Martin
Robt Washabaugh Wins Navy Wings
Robert Washabaugh son of Grover C Washabaugh Westminster College football coach earned his commission as ensign in the U S Navy Air Corps He enlisted in June 1941 as an apprentice seaman trained at the Naval Reserve Air base in Philadelphia and Jacksonville Florida He served at Lakehurst N J did pier duty and trained in balloons and dirigibles before earning his gold wings and a furlough before duty assignments
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Robert Washabaugh
Grover C. Washabaugh
Westminster College
U. S. Navy Air Corps
Washabaugh
Navy
Naval Reserve Air Base
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
Florida
Lakehurst
N. J
Death Notices Sketched For Local Residents
Death notices list Mrs Rebecca Baker age 4 of Wurtemburg and Esther Donofrio age 9 of 611 West North Street. Also named are William Wilson 68 of 422 Sumner Avenue and Samuel Luman 50 of Ellwood City.
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Rebecca Jane Baker
Wurtemburg
William Wilson
Sumner
Samuel Luman
Ellwood City
Esther Donofrio
West North Street
No Election Wire Service Tonight
Due to wartime conditions there will be no special telegraph wire election service at The News tonight. Only local primary election returns will be available with no state-wide voting reports.
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News Tonight
Japanese Transports Hit in Kupang Bay Raid
United Nations forces hit two Japanese transports in Kupang Bay Dutch Timor as part of a broader raid. In Port Moresby New Guinea a Jap attack force of 49 planes failed to affect the base. one bomber was shot down and three others probably destroyed. One UN plane is reported missing.
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International News Service
United Nations
Australia
Kupang
Dutch Timor
Douglas MacArthur
Kupang Bay
Moresby
Port Moresby
New Guinea
New York Air Raid Test Alarms Trigger Radio Silence
On May 19 Greater New York conducted a 19 minute air raid drill. The blue alert was issued at 11 06 a m EWT by Major General Follett Bradley and all city radio stations went off air. The all clear followed at 11 25 a m and broadcasting quickly resumed.
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International News Service
New York
Greater
Follett Bradley
First Air Force
Dr. F. B. McAllister Accepts Cincinnati Pastorate
Frederick B. McAllister former pastor of Youngstown's First Baptist Temple has accepted a call to Ninth Street Baptist in Cincinnati. He will preach his last Youngstown sermon June 7 and relinquish duties June 13 after ten years with the temple.
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Frederick B. McAllister
First Baptist Temple
Youngstown
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Cincinnati
McAllister
First Baptist Church
Promotion for Captain Goehring to Major and Supply Officer
Captain William F. Goehring of the Service Battery, 190th Field Artillery, has been promoted to major and appointed Supply Officer for the regiment. He moves from New Castle to Camp Shelby Mississippi, with the unit now at Camp Sutton South Carolina. His Ellwood City home is noted and he is the fifth Lawrence County officer to attain major rank, following Kennedy Brettell Blanning and Mitchell.
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William F. Goehring
190Th Field Artillery
Goehring
New Castle
Camp Shelby
Hattiesburg
Miss
Camp Sutton
5. C
Loehring
Ellwood City
Lawrence County
John D. Kennedy
John B Brettell
James C. Blanning
George F. Mitchell
Doolittle Gets Award For Raid On Tokyo
President Roosevelt awarded Brig. Gen. James H. Doolittle the congressional medal of honor in a surprise ceremony. Doolittle disclosed official details of the Tokyo raid revealing damage to Tokyo Yokohama and other enemy targets. Only Gen. George C. Marshall and Gen. H. H. Arnold were aware of full circumstances.
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Ree
Washington
Tokyo
Roosevelt
James H
Jimmy) Doolittle
Elf
George C. Marshall
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Yokohama
Resistance At Kerch Stiffens In Peninsula Battle
London reports Russian resistance has stiffened on the Kerch Peninsula after fresh troops arrived at Yenti kale from Taman. Berlin says the Kerch battle is not over and the destruction of remaining Soviet forces is imminent. The Kharkov front saw new mass Soviet attacks repulsed with heavy losses and 447 Russian tanks destroyed.
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International News Service
London
Kerch Peninsula
Yentikale
Taman
Reuter
Berlin
Kerch
Kharkov
Huge U S Troops Reach Northern Ireland Without Loss
International News Service reports a large American expeditionary force arrived in northern Ireland with no casualties. A task force from the United States Atlantic Fleet protected transports as enemy submarines stalked the convoy off Mayo.
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U.S
Ireland
International News Service
John Henry
Northern Ireland
Mayo
Atlantic
Administration Backs 42 Dollar Monthly Army Navy Pay
Washington reports the administration supports the Senate approved 42 dollar per month minimum pay for enlisted men in the army and navy, opposing the House plan of 50 dollars. Representative May of Kentucky said he is ready to push for a conference and to secure payment for the servicemen as soon as the Senate sets a date.
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International News Service
Washington
Senate
House
Rep
May
Primary election shows alarmingly light voter turnout
Observers report a notably small turnout in today’s state government nominations. Polls opened with minimal crowds and only a few workers seen around precincts as cars ferry voters failed to boost participation. Continued on page T.
Timoshenko advances on Kharkov in 40 mile front push
London dispatch reports Russian armies driving toward Kharkov making gains on multiple sectors of the 100 mile front. German counterattacks are damaged as Soviet forces inflict losses while Kerch Peninsula fighting continues with cautious optimism.
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London
Semyon Timoshenko
Kharkov
Kerch
Autocollision claims life of 9 year old Esther Donofrio
Esther Donofrio, nine, daughter of Ralph and Mary Donofrio of 611 West North street, died after being struck Friday evening by an auto on Grant street in New Castle. The 9 year old was critically injured and died Monday at New Castle hospital. funeral services are planned Thursday at 2 pm at the residence and in the First Pentecostal church with interment at Greenwood cemetery.
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Esthe Donofrio
Ralph
Mary Donofrio
West North Street
New Castle Hospital
Grant Street
Howard Miller
First Street
Ellwood Or
Esther
Ritchie Funeral Home
South Mill Street
First Pentecostal Church
Pearson Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Voting Night Sketch in a Hot Evening Booth
A garbled note describes a limo with names and a pencil mark in a booth in an X pattern. It hints at candidates awaiting the vote and a counting moment at eight. The scene notes warm weather around eighty one.
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Joseph A. Bors
North Atlantic
War Department
British Isles
AEF
U.S. Sea and Air Units
Moscow
By James FE. Brown
Savage
PA Newc
United
By Richard W. Haller
USO
Daily Weather Report
By Raymond Wilcove
Robt
F. B. McAllister
Capt
Doolittle
George Durno
Joan Henry
Bulletins
Ional
Rokyo
Japanese Wireless
Domei Japanese New Agency
Arthur Mometer
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