25 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1939
Page
1
Warsaw radio reports the Polish capital endures relentless German bombardment with fires, civilian casualties, and scenes of chaos. It notes Chopin music between news, cites mass deaths, and a church service continuing amid bombardment as German planes attack Warsaw.
A Saturday afternoon sighting described nine large aircraft in formation, likely army bombers heading toward an eastern destination. Onlookers also noted Hungarian partridges on a lawn near the north hill. Westminster College shows rapid growth with a record enrollment and wide national reputation. Local reflections on Westminster and a porch full of popcorn at a Patterson home were noted, alongside a gossip of old husking bee days.
United States weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 3 p.m. Sunday show a maximum of 87 and a minimum of 49 with no precipitation. River stage details indicate a 64 hour period ending at 1 p.m. Saturday, with a maximum of 62 and a minimum of 46 and no precipitation.
Front page dispatch describes Warsaw under bombardment as Poles report widespread destruction while French and British leaders reject Mussolini and Hitler peace overtures. Mussolini calls for an end to the war as Hitler signals future peace proposals, but Britain and France remain resolved to fight on the western front.
Paris dated report says French advances and German reverses along the Saar front signal a major engagement. Communique No 43 notes local improvements and enemy artillery activity southeast of Zweibrucken. French feints and probes report wiping out German battalions and patrols as they consolidate gains before an offensive.
At least 34 people are missing and feared drowned after a coastal storm ends an eight day heat wave and causes heavy seas across southern California. Twenty five missing at sea and many vessels overdue. The sport fishing boat Spray with 26 aboard capsized near Point Mugu. only two saved. The Sunshine of 25 aboard went unreported from San Pedro. Two men swept from Long Beach breakwater believed lost.
In Bucharest King Carol I I attended the funeral for Armand Calinescu, assassinated by the Pro-Nazi guard. Crown Prince Michael followed the hearse as authorities tightened security and arrests followed a Spanish minister’s chauffeur over alleged Iron Guard ties.
Four United States Navy long range bombers completed the first mass flight to the Philippine Islands. They arrived at 2:15 p.m. after a route via the Fan American Line, landing smoothly at Langley. One aircraft developed engine trouble near Manila, but the mission proceeded without incident.
Soviet forces report capturing more than 10,000 Poles and reaching positions within 49 miles of the agreed demarcation line from the German border. Towns Seiny Avugustov Grubenshov are said to be occupied, with a line through several other locales. Prisoners from a Polish unit southeast of Breast-Litovsi fortress included an infantry regiment and a mechanized brigade. Passage through the Neva River area was closed affecting Finnish ships. Estonian foreign minister Jenel Selter visits Moscow for two days on economic matters.
Death record lists Louis Felix aged 16 of 231 South Cedar sbrodt and Curtis Anderson aged 74 of 404 Bell Avenue. Details indicate local obituary notices published Monday September 25 1939.
Britain ramps up its anti submarine campaign as ships sink and patrols target German U boats. The Hazelside, a 4646 ton Swedish steamer, was sunk near the South Irish coast with 42 missing and 22 rescued. The Gertrud Hint, a 1510 ton Swedish vessel bound for Bristol, also fell to the depth charges. Since the war began British merchant losses total 31 ships, with Germans and neutrals filling the count.
Roosevelts return from Hyde Park as the senate foreign relations committee weighs a new neutrality bill repealing the arms embargo. Paris notes slow bid for four major engagements, with Saarland improvements and enemy artillery active southeast of Zelbrucken. Britain rejects German peace feelers via Mussolini and launches a pamphlet raid. Berlin confirms sinking a British destroyer and eight French planes downed. Basel reports French aerial attacks on the Zeppelin plant at Friedrichshafen. Moscow says red army near the Russo-German demarcation line, 10,000 Poles evacuated. Budapest Warsaw broadcasts cite constant German bombardment, 1,000 Polish civilians killed, city damaged, defenders still hold.
British air planes conducted daylight reconnaissance over western and northwestern Germany. Leaflets were dropped during the raid and all aircraft returned safely with no opposition reported.
Floyd Gibbons famed war correspondent dies at 52 on his farm near Stroudsburg Pennsylvania after months of heart ailment. His career spanned every major conflict with a distinctive voice and signature eye patch.
British and French air forces conducted three attacks on the Zeppelin works at Friedrichshafen last night, flying up to 90 miles into German territory. Eyewitnesses in Basel reported visible aerial fights over Lake Constance and loud anti aircraft bursts from Friedrichshafen.
Berlin reports a German submarine sank a British destroyer early Sunday. The destroyer’s name and loss details were not disclosed, and London had not confirmed the claim. German headquarters praised submarine warfare against British shipping as successful, noting minor aerial reconnaissance and night raids with some planes shot down.
An estimated crowd between 10 000 and 12 000 gathered at New Castle airport for a citywide air show closing a week of progress events. Dawn patrols flew from up to 150 miles away, 58 visiting planes parked on the field, with guests transported to the Castleton hotel for a breakfast gathering. The Greitey Men Castle Association hosted the aviators at the aviation breakfast as the display wrapped up and page continues on Fifteen.
The draft cash-and-carry neutrality bill would grant Congress authority to override presidential discretion during international emergencies. A concurrent resolution could enforce the neutrality law if the president delays or blocks its application. The measure, backed by administration sponsors, limits presidential leeway and faces Senate Foreign Relations Committee scrutiny.
Three city policemen Walter Tewell Cecil Suber and James Hagan were placed on trial before Judge W Walter Brahamary on aggravated assault charges for beating Henry Bell on May 27 at his Moravia street home The prosecutor Henry Bell testified he was beaten while handcuffed and later transported to police headquarters and hospital The defense is led by Edwin J Logan Samuel W Clark and Gilbert E Lens with District Attorney John G Lamcree and James M Keller prosecuting.
Burglars forced entry into Sun Drug Company store at Sixth Street and Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh, hauling away a 500-pound safe and $250 in cigarettes from the storeroom. Police report the loot was loaded into a truck and carried off. Separately, a Polish submarine sought refuge in Swedish waters as its crew prepared for internment.
Britain rejects German peace overtures via Rome and vows to fight Hitlerism. The government reiterates that Poland’s invasion justified war, while reports from France say the British expeditionary force is not yet moving in. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain says Britain aims to redeem Europe from German aggression and preserve independence.
Copenhagen reports new naval battle off the Norwegian coast with warships seen on the horizon. Dispatches say penfire still thundered at 2 30 p m as combatant ships move slowly southward toward the Skagerrak area amid ongoing action.
The piece sketches a boy named Arthur Mometer mastering the alphabet through arithmetic, exploring the sequences of ones, twos, and threes. It notes his daily discoveries, mentions a teacher and changing methods, and hints at a bedtime routine and weather context.
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