Nazi reprisals and bombings cloud Europe battles
Local reports from Vichy claim Nazi authorities executed 10 alleged communists and Jews in reprisal for attacks on German troops. RAF bombs hit the St Nazaire submarine base and British mines cleared seas. Six Johannesburg explosions disrupted utilities and cut Pretoria links. Stilwell reaches India as Stilwell’s Allied forces operate in Burma. German coast guns fire at undisclosed targets as the fighting continues.
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London
St. Nazaire
France
Royal Air Force
Vichy
Navy Week planned for New Castle June 1 to 6
A group of New Castle leaders plan Navy Week activities from June 1 to 6 to promote Navy recruiting. At a Castleton hotel luncheon 25 men heard Navy representatives outline nightly events including a Monday dance and crowning of the Navy Queen.
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Navy
New Castle
Lawrence County
Castleton
Flood Strikes Northeastern Pennsylvanias Lehigh Valley Regions
A flash flood after steady rains swamps Honesdale and Wayne County trapping residents. Six missing and feared drowned as a home washed away. Hundreds marooned, 400 telephones out, flood described as the worst in the county's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Scranton
Honesdale
Wayne County
Pennsylvania
Hivtiesdale
Pennsylvania County
Germans Hurl Big Reserves Into Kharkov Battle
Moscow reports a massive Soviet push toward Kharkov as German reserves, armored units, and aircraft pour into the line. Official advices claim the Red drive continues with heavy German losses of more than 15 000 in three days and no gains so far.
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Moscow
Kharkov
War reminder decor greets visitors at Castleton entrance
A silver V surrounded by an American flag is displayed inside Castleton to remind readers of the ongoing war. The motif sits on both sides of the door and is described as a potentially copyable idea to keep the Axis defeated.
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Pa Newe
Castleton
New Castle Weather and Window Update
New Castle residents greeted sunny skies after a week of rain with Old Sol smiling through the clouds. The bright spell followed cool air and a pause in steady rain, while a downtown Washington street store added a new round ed glass window noted by observers.
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New Castle
Solinally
Pa Newe
Washington Street
Daily Weather Report
United States weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 a.m. today listed maximum temperature 56 and minimum 48. precipitation 0.21 inches. river stage 11.4 feet.
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Daily Weather Report
United States
Westminster Class To Be Graduated Monday
Westminster begins commencement week with May Queen ceremonies alumni gatherings and a sermon by Rev E Marcellus Nesbitt of Beaver to be followed by a vesper recital on Sunday afternoon and war conditions prompt moving the exercises forward by two weeks Continued on page
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New Wilmington
Westminster
Christian Associations
United Presbyterian Church
E. Marcellus Nesbitt
Beaver
Travel Freedom Next Casualty Of War In U S
Washington May 23 The war planners outline a revolutionary program of rigid controls over daily movements of every person in the country as the war enters a new phase a transportation cycle focused on moving men munitions and materials Freedom of travel as a right is slated to become the next casualty of total war
USO Reports Due Monday Evening
USO reports due Monday night at The Castleton from seven to nine o clock. Roger W. Rowland chairman of the Lawrence county USO campaign urges full attendance and asks workers to report. If unavailable, report to J. Meermans at the Y M C A beforehand. Rowland notes encouraging returns from Shaw Perkins Co in West Pittsburg and doctors returning by mail are doing an excellent job.
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Castleton
Roger W. Rowland
Lawrence County
USO
Rowland
J. Meermans
Youth Injured In Cycle Crash
Lynn Rosenholm age 16 of Lakewood suffered a compound fracture of the left leg when a motorcycle carrying him and Earl Book collided with a car driven by Dorothy Browning of East Brook. The crash occurred as Cunningham attempted to pass the Browning vehicle during a turn into the Browning home driveway. Rosenholm was taken to Jameson Memorial hospital for treatment.
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Lynn Rosenholm
Eric Rosenholm
Lakewood
Dorothy Browning
M. C. Browning
East Brook
Lawrence Cunningham
Rosenhorn
Earl Book
Browning
Cunningham
Rosenholm
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Robert Jamison
Death Record for Louis Grassel and Joseph Cifone
The notice reports the death of Louis Grassel of Wilkinsburg and a separate death entry for Joseph Dennis Cifone, 20, of West Pittsburg, in a May 23 1942 record. Details are limited to names ages and places.
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Louis
Grassel
Wilkinsburg
Joseph Dennis Cifone
West Pittsburg
RAF Launches Large Channel Skies Attack Toward France
RAF fighter planes swept over the Channel in large formations after daybreak in a major operation. Explosions were heard on the French coast from the English side as vapor trails arced across the sky at 20 000 to 30 000 feet. One formation’s trail stretched from inland Kent toward Boulogne. Other trails were seen over Cap Gris Nez.
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London
Channel
France
Kent
Boulogne
Cap Gris Nez
Italy to Demand Surrender of Corsica Tunis and Nice
Tass from Geneva reports Italy will issue a note to Vichy in sharp terms demanding the surrender of Nice Corsica and Tunis. Italy bases its claim on historical rights and France's failure to prevent these territories from hosting anti Italian forces. If refused Italy threatens occupation by Italian troops.
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International News Service
Moscow
Tass
Geneva
Nice
Corsica
Tunis
Italy
France
Madagascar
Vichy
Flash floor collapse shocks Allentown crowd
In Allentown Pennsylvania on May 23 a major floor failure disrupted a public event. Emergency crews responded as spectators scattered and authorities investigated the cause of the collapse.
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Allentown
Roosevelt Declares Axis Submarine Menace Being Solved
President Roosevelt on maritime day stated that the Axis submarine menace is being solved. The comment follows tributes from military leaders and U N notices, highlighting a intensified American anti submarine drive as ships and yards are praised.
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International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Army
Navy
United Nations
Maritime Commission
Auto Hits Pole Injuring Four On State Street Hill
An automobile driven by Anthony Hite of 12880 Hayden Street Detroit struck a telephone pole near State Street hill shortly before four this morning. Hite, his wife Elizabeth, and their young daughter Jean of the same address were treated at Jameson Memorial hospital. The child suffered a severe eyelid laceration and abrasions, while the parents had leg abrasions. A five month old in the car was uninjured. Hite had a minor back injury but no hospital treatment.
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Anthony Hite
Hayden Street
Detroit
Mich
State Street Hill
Andrew Dutarosky
Elizabeth
Jean
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Hite
Japanese Invasion Forces Suffer Heavy Defeat in Fukien Landing
Japanese invasion troops landed on the south east Fukien coast near Foochow at Chwanshih Island but were routed by Chinese forces. Survivors fled to troopships as Chinese shore batteries and warships exchanged fire while savage battles continue in Chekiang province to halt further Japanese advances.
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Chungking
Pukien
Chwanshih Island
Min River
Fukien
Foochow
Chekiane
Pre Memorial Day Services To Take Place Sunday Eve
Local veterans and Ladies of the G A R hold a water service at the North Street bridge Sunday evening followed by memorial services at Central Presbyterian and First Presbyterian churches. Groups meet at City Building 6 o clock. parade proceeds through Croton Avenue Washington Street.
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North Street Bridge
Central Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
American Legion
Croton Avenue
Washington Street
Central Presbyterian
Dismond
Jefferson Street
Soldier pay set at 42 dollars monthly for armed forces
A Senate and House conference committee agreed on a 42 dollar base monthly pay for all enlisted personnel in the army and navy with permanent increases across branches and ranks beyond the war period. The Senate had backed 42 dollars while the House favored 50 dollars.
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Washington
Senate
House
Army
Navy
Armed Services
State Of War Declared As Mexico Bids Axis Nations
President Manuel Avila Camacho told a cabinet emergency session that Mexico is at war with Germany Italy and Japan after Axis attacks on Mexican ships and lives. He urged CONCAN to convene a special legislature session to authorize a formal declaration of war.
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Orrespurilent
Mexico City
McNivan
Manuel Avila Camacho
Mexico
Camacho
Permanent Commission of Conntess
Germany
Italy
Japan
Mother And Child Fatally Burned In Bradford Fire
Coroner reports a fire at Liberty eight miles south of Port Allegany started when a kitchen stove spark ignited a gasoline can nearby. Fern Ripple, 22, carried her two year old outside but died from burns. the child died in Coudersport hospital.
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International News Service
Bradford
Thomas Ripple
Liberty
Port Allegany
Thomas R Clark
Fern Ripple
Coudersport Hospital
Two Japanese Ships Damaged in New GuineaRaids
United Nations air attacks on Lae and Rabaul damaged two Japanese ships and left a tanker and a large transport crippled. MacArthur headquarters reported eight enemy fighters intercepted as five were shot down while all Allied planes returned safely.
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United Nations
Australia
Lae
Rabaul
Douglas MacArthur
New Guinea
New Britain
West Pittsburg Guardsman Dies In Service
Joseph Dennis Cifone aged 20 of West Pittsburg died Friday evening in the United States Marine Hospital New Orleans after a serious illness. He served with the United States Guard at the Training Station Eighth Naval District New Orleans. Survived by his parents Andy and Theresa Cifone a sister Anna Rose Cole and a brother John in Italy and a grandfather Alfonso Thomas in Italy. Body to arrive West Pittsburg next Tuesday with funeral plans pending. Betty Grable to undergo minor operation next week for removal of an infected lymphatic gland after a strenuous film schedule.
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American Red Cross
Joseph Dennis Cifone
West Pittsburg
United States Marine Hospital
New Orleans
Cifone
United States Guard
Eighth Naval District
Andy
Theresa Cifone
Andy Cione
Anna Rose Cole
John
Italy
Alfonso Thomas
U S Plans To Speed Up Aid To Soviet Russia
Washington May 23 The United States government weighs new methods to accelerate American aid to the Soviet Union. Shipments move faster than before but lag behind the promised schedule. The Soviet list asks for rubber and wheat as part of military and supply support.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Russia
Soviet Union
Arthur Mometer Exercises For Longevity
An elderly fitness enthusiast, Arthur Mometer, is described as a devoted exerciser who maintains a strict routine. He is portrayed with sports gear for winter and summer activities, including skis and sleds, and hints at a possible future obituary as he pursues constant running jumping and stretching in varied weather.
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Tee Bai" Eee
Bulletina
Tional News Service
Paris
Reuters British
Johannesburg
South Africa
Johannesburg Rand
Pretoria
India
Joseph W. Stilwell
Burma
Stanley Gardiner
Exchange
Assam
Reuter
Navy Week
Frank E. Boyd
Shipfitter
D. C. Ritchie
Uence
Lehigh Valley
Phope
Ite
U. S. Navy
Normandie
Huson River
New York
By James FE. Brown
Izyrum
PA Newc
Travel Freedom
U.S
By Phillips J. Peck
Fast Brook
R.A. F
State Street
Jan
Province of
Asree
International
Avis
Arthur Consantine
International News
Coast
Joseph Cifone
Russia
Kingsbury Smith
Arthur Mometer
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