Longest Doolittle bombing raid hits Legorn harbor
Allied forces from North Africa under Maj. Gen. James H. Doolittle launched a record long unescorted bombing mission against Legorn harbor and the Italian naval academy. About 100 B-17s damaged ships in the dock area as fires and wreckage flared, with extensive devastation reported at shipyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre J. Uss
Suard Cerieenoane
North Africa
James H. Doolittle
Strategic Air Force
Leghorn
Naval Academy
Italy
Milo Trapani
Amone
Italy Hints At Quiet Exit From War Policy Centered On Unconditional Surrender
Washington reports quote high level diplomats saying Italy seeks a graceful withdrawal from World War I. Italy may prefer surrender to the United States alone, but U.S. policy insists on unconditional surrender to the Allies as a whole, to guide any peace discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbury Seth Choon
Italy
United Nations
Community blood donations urged across districts
Mrs B Miller of Rock Springs Park urged that days be set aside for Volant Harlansburg and other communities to donate blood. She has given two pints in Pittsburgh where the chapter accepts volunteers any time. City Forester Owen Fox warned that the class war shippoor-wil is disappearing. Memorial Day travel should be limited as the Office of Defense Transportation cautioned gasoline is for essential uses only. Travel during the holiday should be minimized to prevent crowding on buses and trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. GC
Miller
Rock Springs Park
Volant
Harlansburg
New Castle
Pittsburgh
Owen Fox
Nyt
Office of Defense Transportation
Washington
Greatest Naval Move Reported Imminent by Allied Press
London dispatch from May 29 reports British air forces hammering the invasion coast of France as Allied planners anticipate the largest naval operation in history. The London News Chronicle cites a naval expert predicting a major Allied landing and ongoing European army deployment, with Axis powers fixated on the Balkans and the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo .W. Dolan
I. S. State
London
France
Mediterranean
Europe
London News Chronicle
Axis
Reuter
Balkans
Hitler
Greece
Berlin
Rome
Protest Moves To Cut Service On Bus Lines
Alarmed by a possible breakdown of urban transport a 20 percent cut ordered by the Office of Defense Transportation triggers protests in New Castle. Roger Jewett of the Greater New Castle Association urges industry to protest to Guy Richardson in Washington. City bus service is strained with only 17 buses for a 52 000 population and gasoline rationing boosting car use. Protests reach Washington via wires from local groups and individuals.
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New Castle
Office of Defense Transportation
Washington
Roger Jewett
Greater New
Jewett
Mr. Jewett
Paul W. Keely
O. 9
Pittsburgh
New York
Greater
Early Allied Force Landing In Europe Predicted
London dispatch reports an Allied army may land in Europe soon as Axis defenses buckle under major air assaults from west and south. Naval experts say massive operations are ready to deploy and involve landing and sustaining forces, following joint chiefs of staff talks in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
International News Service
London
Hitler
Mussolini
U London News Chronicle
Mileage Slide Hits Deliveries Across Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh districts faced a growing transport crisis as bus, taxi, and truck operators struggled to meet Memorial Day demand while complying with a government order to reduce mileage. Yellow Cab surveyed drivers to plan curtailed service amid rising congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pitttsburghh
Suiit
Yellow Cab Company
Overtime Pay Rules For Memorial Independence Day
Philadelphia May 29 A labor department ruling says overtime pay for workers in plants operating on Memorial Day and Independence Day will apply to the Sunday or Monday holiday as recognized, but not both. The observing day is to be decided by mutual agreement of labor and management in each plant per a telegram from the secretary of labor’s office via James F. Casey regional War Production Board representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooternations News Service
Philadelphia
Secretary of Labor
James FP. Casey
War Production Board
Casey
Robert T. Amis
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24 hours ending nine a.m. report a maximum of 70 and minimum of 45 with no precipitation and a river stage of 6.9 feet. For the same date a year prior the high reached 66 and the low 36 with no precipitation recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Memorial Day Holiday Delays The News Publication
In observance of Memorial Day there will be no issue of The News on Monday May 41. The annual holiday custom means readers will miss the weekday edition this year.
Dedication Of Honor Roll To Occur Sunday
Lawrence County opens Memorial Day program with dedication of an honor roll for fallen heroes of the current war. Unveiling at East Washington and Court streets at 3715 p m. W F Walton presents the roll for the county. Judge W Walter Braham delivers the acceptance address. Miss Phyllis George to unveil the memorial poem ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Lawrence, County
East Washington and
Court Streets
Fred Cc. Dull
Perry S. Gaston
American Legion
W. FR. Walton
Board of
County Commissioners
W. Walter Braham
Phyllis George
New Retreat By Attu Japs
U S forces on Attu island in the Aleutians captured Fishhook ridge and forced the Japanese to retreat to new positions above the cloud line. The remaining Japanese strong point lies 3 to 4 square miles southwest and north of Chichigof harbor as weather hampered operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Robors
Washington
U. S
Attlu Island
Aleutians
Fishhook
Navy
Aitu
Chichigo Harbor
Fish Hook
Chichagof Valley
Holla Bay Pass
Chichagof Harbor
Khlebniker
Abtu
Allied air raid strikes eastern Italy airbase
An official communique says Allied forces bombed the Fogeta military airfield in eastern Italy, deploying 40 Consolidated Liberator bombers. The attack dropped eighty tons of bombs, destroying enemy aircraft and igniting fires around hangars at the strategic base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conternational News Service
Cairo
Fogeta
Thaly
City Board Sends Largest Pittsburgh Induction Group
The Selective Service local board in Pittsburgh dispatched the largest group yet to the Pittsburgh Induction Center for final physicals this morning. After passing exams, the men will get a two week furlough before entering active service at a Reception Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board One
Selective Service System
Pittsburgh
British Sub Regent Overdue in Atlantic
London reports the submarine Regent is overdue and presumed lost. The 1,475-ton craft, completed in September 1930, sailed with a crew of 50 aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conternational News Service
London
Regent
Vaughn De Leath Dies in Buffalo at 42
The renowned singer and composer Vaughn DehLeath known as The First Lady of Radio died in Buffalo New York at age 42. She reportedly appeared on national radio networks for 200 years though this figure likely reflects OCR errors. She died late last night from uremic poisoning and a heart complication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn DE Leath
International News Service
Buffalo
N. Y
Vaughn De‘hLeath
Heavy Fighting In Kuban Area
Navi and Soviet land and air forces clash in the Kuban Valley of the West Caucasus. The Red army high command remained tight lipped while NAVI reports Russian troops had divided their way to points. Continued on Page Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasia Rene Clins
Moscow
Navi
Kuban
West Caucasus
Red Army
Holiday Travel Warning Prompts State and Local Patrols
Philadelphia readers face Memorial Day travel advice urging caution as OPA police plan double shifts to enforce a pleasure driving ban. Severe penalties await violators while railroads disclaim responsibility for weekend delays and bus service is reduced by 20 percent, leaving crowds and crowded routes likely.
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Seaview
Philadelphia
Death Record for Timothy Mescall and Others in City
Obituary fragment notes Timothy Mescall aged 44 of 520 West Park Way and mentions related individuals Mrs William W Grannis aged 77 of 509 Cunningham Avenue, plus references to Harrys M Baldwin Pittsburgh and Mrs T BR Weide of 1182 South Mill Street in a deceased person notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joho
Timothy Mescall
West Park
William W. Grannis
Cunningham Avenue
Harrys M
Baldwin, Pitttsburgh
T. BR. Weide
South Mill Street
New Manager Arrives At U S E S Office
G. O. Anderson arrives in New Castle from Harrisburg to assume direction of the local United States Employment Service office on June 1. This follows the announced entry of the current manager George Waller into United States Army service on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Anderson
New Castle
Harrisburg
United States Employment Service
War Manpower Commission
George Waller
United States Army Service
County Board Names Men for Selective Service in Allegheny County
The County Board in Lawrence County with headquarters at the U S and T building released May 26 the names of men accepted for armed forces service at the Pittsburgh Induction Center. They will receive a two week furlough then proceed to a reception center before reporting to duty. Navy entries include Joseph Warren McCuure Chester Kwiatkowski Frank Walter Pilch and Kenneth Harald McConnell with listed addresses in New Castle and Wampum.
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Selective Service Board
Ofawrence County
U. S. and
T. Building
Pittsburgh
Ares Navy
Joseph Warren McCuure
R. D
Chester Kwiatkowski
Vine St
New Castle
Frank Walter Pilch
Maple St
Kenneth Harald McConnell
Wampum
Beven
Teachers Wage Increase Bill Approved in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg May 29 A Conventional News Service report says Governor Edward Martin approved the Cordier-Hare bill boosting wages for over 61,000 Pennsylvania teachers by 100 to 300 dollars. The governor said the measure provides substantial increases for teachers who have been underpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conternvtional
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Edward Martin
General Assembly
Byrnes Faces Three War Economy Problems
James F. Byrnes, newly named head of the home-front officals, confronts three immediate tasks to adapt the economy to wartime needs. He governs a five-man domestic high command with authority over agencies and must contend with opposition in Congress to the Office of Price Administration powers.
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Phillips J. Peck
College Aid Is Given Increase in United Presbyterian Assembly
In New Wilmington on May 29 the 85th General Assembly of the United Presbyterian church of North America met at Westminster College. The body approved raising the annual allowance for United Presbyterian College to about $40,000 and fixed retirement at age 70 for all salaried board and agency staff, seminary professors, and synodical superintendents, amid financial strengthening efforts due to wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Board of Administration
85Th General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Westminster College
Tncrease College
Assembly
United Presbyterian College
Smetana Family Learns Son Pete Killed at Manila Bay
A notice from Roosevelt street reports Pete Smetana Boatswain's Mate Second Class died in action during the Manila Bay operations on May 6, 1942. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Smetana, also have son William in the Army Air Corps. The Navy confirms the death per Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs and Red Cross notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussmu
Mike Smetana
Roosevelt Street
Navy Department
Boatswait
Pete Smetina
Manila Bay
Simetana
William
Army Air Cary
Randall Jacobs
U. S. Navy
Internacional Red Cross
Navy
Smetana
Remembering Rationing Days and Wartime Shortages
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls steads of steaks canned goods and rationing memories. Mentions Butler in the tub, driving a sport, holidays with gas limits, and weather notes. The voice questions luck and bus travel, hinting at older times and nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervey Stelt
Tito
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U.S
PA Newc
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Daily Weather Report
Attu Japs
City Board
NEW
Office OF War Mobilization
Roosevelt
War Mobilization
James F. Byrnes
Upper
OWS
Teff
Secretary of Navy
Frank Kulley
Henry L. Stimson
WPB
Donald Nelson
Fred M. Vinson
County Board Two
Byrnes
Super-War Board
U. P. General Assembly
Westminster
Pete Smetana
Manila Bay Area
Arthur Mometer
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