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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1941

Page

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Soviet Gains In Moscow Region Claim Of Reds

Soviet forces claim counterattacks are staged around Mozhaisk west of Moscow amid fierce street fighting in Kelinin as Nazi troops reportedly fall back along the crescent battle line. Moscow radio says Germans lost 330000 yen during the siege of Leniningrad with tanks captured and batteries destroyed. Tass reports new Russian counterattacks in Mozhaisk region.

Cinematonal Kulbysitry Be Noy Mozhaisk Moscow Kelinin London Leninesad Moscowy Leningrad Tass

Army airplane lost over city after dusk Friday

Reports from the airport say the army plane was observed flying at town altitude then heading west and east repeatedly before turning toward Pitcheruh. A fresh lull in the Westhannon river flooding followed recent rains, and a light snow flurry signalled the season's first threat of snow with below freezing temperatures expected tonight.

Pitschureh

Steel production rate holds in Pittsburgh district

News Service reports that for the third consecutive week the steel produced in the Pittsburgh district remains at 74 per cent of capacity this week. Last year the rate stood at 75 per cent.

Cincerna Tens News Service Pittsburgh Pletslett

Daily Weather Report United States figures for latest 24 hours

The report records a maximum temperature of 31 and a minimum of 36 with 0.6 inches of precipitation. River stage is noted at a1. The same date last year showed a maximum of 42, a minimum of 18, and 0.12 inches of precipitation.

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Berlin Bombing Raids Hit Nazi Targets in Major Night Attacks

British bomber waves struck Berlin and the Rhineland with heavy loads and incendiaries. An RAF air ministry tally cited weather as a major cause of losses, while Berlin reported 19 RAF aircraft down. Attacks extended to Nazi occupied France and Swiss targets. authorities called the raids extremely successful.

London Berlin Rhineland Belirt Tialy Berne Saint Gall Germany France Britain RA. F Reich

President Roosevelt Likely To Act On Rail Strike

Chicago reports say President Roosevelt probably will intervene to avert a nationwide rail strike set to begin December 5. Leaders of the Big Five unions approved a strike call after a 71 1/2 percent wage increase accepted by management as a concession to the emergency board.

Finternaltoday Chicago Roosevelt Brotherhoods Railway Labor Act A. F. Whitey Brothrehood of White House

Asahi Shimbun Warns US Ready for Worst in Shang Exit

The Asahi Shimbun says the proposed U S Marines withdrawal from Shang shows the United States is preparing for the worst. It also reports that 400 Japanese left Manila this morning to return to Japan.

United States Cin Tokyo Asahi Shimbun Shang Manila Japan

Production surge tops German five year plan says Fuller

Philadelphia November 8 America’s defense effort last year outstrips Hitler’s five year plan claims Walter D Fuller president of the National Association of Manufacturers He notes that nine month production is 45 per cent higher than in 1939 and the United States now builds three times as many airplanes per month as in July 1940 at the Delta Sigma Pi banquet.

Report Advances Made In Crimea

Berlin reports German and Romanian gains in the Crimea, routing a Russian cavalry division on the Yaila slopes and penetrating a six mile deep fortress near the Isthmus of Kerch. The war communiqué notes enemy forces defeated are being pursued and ships sunk in the Black Sea.

Berlin Crimea High Command Yaila Kerch Caucasus Black Sea Jalfa Taganrog Sea of Azov

Poppy Day Observed by Local Residents

Blood red poppies made by disabled veterans are worn today in remembrance of World War One. The Perry Gaston Post American Legion auxiliary distributes the emblems assisted by sixty girls, with strong public response shown by many wearing them.

Flanders Fields Perry Gaston Post American Legion Wis

Below Freezing Weather Grips Pittsburgh Area Football Day

Weather bureau in Pittsburgh predicts below freezing temperatures and snowy flurries for tonight with a daytime high of around 34 degrees. Officials advise drivers to check radiators and bring blankets for outdoor events as conditions remain chilly and unsettled.

Ional News Servicesburgh Pittsburgh Mercury

Constable Enos Van Sickie Shot To Death Outside Cabin

Uniontown Pa November Mourners learned Wharton township constable Enos W Van Sickie 58 was found shot to death near his mountain cabin outside Farmington Authorities pursued an elderly man in the sector with state police guarding roads leading from the Farmington district The victim died about nine hours earlier with a blackjack and whisky bottle found nearby The missing gun holster and automobile keys were reported by Harley Van Sickle the constable’s son and by a cousin Orval Van Sickle Authorities described no signs of a struggle and noted the suspect’s direction of flight from the area

Uniontown Enos W. van Sickie Wharton Township Farmington van Sickle Orval van Sickle Harold Gleason Harley van Sickle Sqtire

New Attacks On Nazis By R A F

London reports new RAF attacks on Nazi targets despite heavy losses last night. A heavy force of fighters and bombers crossed the coast near Boulogne and Dungeness, striking at military targets and returning to bases within an hour.

London R.A. PF Nal Dungeness Boulogne

Executions of Six Persons Announced in Bucharest Report

Official notice from Berlin via Bucharest states six people, including Jews, were executed for charging sabotage on behalf of Soviet Russia. They were convicted and sentenced to death today.

Bucharest Berlin Russia

Seventeen British Planes Downed In Battle Claim

Berlin dispatch reports German radio claiming fourteen British planes shot down over Callas during aerial duels with the Luftwaffe. The claim mirrors wartime reporting on RAF losses in today’s combat.

Chitevirtine Berlin Callas Royal Air Force Luftwaffe Hight

Youth shoots mother and brother after car refusal near Connellsville

In Connellsville Pennsylvania on November 8 a 21 year old Fayette county youth Eugene Benek, intoxicated, shot his mother 58 in the right breast and his 30 year old brother Alfred in the right shoulder with a 20 gauge shotgun after they refused to let him take the family car to visit a girl. He was arrested and held in the Connellsville jail.

Benek Swagerran Road Connelsville Alfred Eugene

Eight Czechs Sentenced to Die by German Court Martial

A German court martial sentenced eight Czechoslovakians to death today on charges of sabotage. The defendants were convicted in Berlin after a trial held in November.

Concerniet Mt Sons Bruenn Berlin Mviee

Shenandoah Valley Bus Line To Start Service December

Muldoon of Shenat Valley Motor Bus Transport announces buses expected to begin passenger service in early December after a police and rail officials conference on bus stops. Training will take 10 or more days with no service during training. full operation anticipated the first week of December, marking the culmination of a two year city-company negotiation.

Tam Asafel We VW Muldoon Shenat Valley Motor Bus Ransportation T. C. Moore Laie Company Oll eMule Doom Railiny Bus Executive

Price control action near as House leaders map move

Speaker Sam Rayburn after talks with aides predicted the House will approve some price control bill within ten to fourteen days. He did not forecast whether the measure will be tightened or kept in its present form. Leaders face a fresh clash with administration warnings that the bill as drafted may be vetoed by President Roosevelt. High level talks between Price Administrator Henderson and Democratic leaders outlined the stalemate.

Griffing Bancroft Shternadlena Sam Rayburn Rayburn Rayburns Roosevelt Price Leon Henderson House

Movie Inquiry Reopened On November 17

Senate committee chair Clark Di Ida announced the war propaganda inquiry in the motion picture industry will likely resume November 17 with Assistant Attorney General Thurman Arnold as the first witness. The panel plans to hear witnesses on monopoly concerns and potential propaganda by major studios, possibly involving Will Hays and Louis De Raechemont.

Washington Clark di Ida Senate Committee Thurman Arnold Interstate Commerce Committee Clark Arnold Will H. Hays Mone Czar Louis de Raechemont Witne Clark

Death Record Notice Spills Fragments From City Files

Fragmentary death notice list includes ages and partial addresses for several individuals such as Ming Byers aged 65 and Antonin Panella aged 83 with scattered street references like Uem rock street Morris street and West Falls street. The garbled entry provides no clear dates or contexts.

Mes Ming Byers Uemrock Street Peter Kuczynski Morris Street Mix Antonin Panella INS South Liberty Street Daniel Dundon West Falls Street

Armistice Day Parade Plans Set by Committee

At a noon meeting the parade committee with Marshal Gur Wad arranged Armistice Day events. Two committees will march starting at 2 PM from the Legion Home. Forming on East Washington Street at Lathrop, the units will proceed to Washington Street, through the business district, then turn north on Jefferson.

East Washington Street Lathrop City Gur J. Wad Elks Club Legion Washington Street Lathropet Jefferson

Victory Seen By Churchill Victory Seen By Churchill

International News Series reports Churchill in Sheffield proclaiming allied victory through America Britain and Russia. He says the war’s end remains uncertain but unity and strength will prevail despite hardship and danger. He praises Allied nations and emphasizes perseverance toward common victory.

Sheffield Sav America Briand Russa Churchill Stalit Rusalan

V. F. W. Auxiliaries Plan Armistice Parade

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary members met at the VFW home on Grant Street to plan participation in the Armistice Day parade. Reports on Red Grass sewing show 375 garments completed to date. The junior auxiliary will join the parade with both groups meeting at the VFW home at 6 o clock Tuesday evening. Open house will be held all day Tuesday with lunch served for visiting ladies.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Ausliary V. FF. W Grant Street Uis

Neutrality Act Shipping Renewal Reaches House

The Senate approved the Connally bill to repeal the arms embargo and arm ships end a House vote looms next week. Administration and anti intervention factions clash over passage as debate centers on U S entry risk and the repeal action.

Neutrality Act Shipping Reneal William Washington Connally Garner Valen House Br Senate saAr Amendaney Agals

Forty Italians Killed in Raid on Italian Town

Rome dispatch reports a bombing raid on Brisi caused forty Italian deaths with eighty more believed buried or removed from rubble. The war bulletin notes houses collapsed and residents displaced as authorities assess damage.

Bulletin Qinternational News

Weather Talk From The Seaside Novelty Page

A quirky, garbled excerpt describes shifting skies and a July like mood. It mentions a bright simmer sky, rain on and off, and a sense of approaching summer with cautious anticipation amid the block. The voice hints at wind and light hearted observations about the weather.

Sumemer

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