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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1945
Page
3
Ottawa reports second estimates show Canada’s 1945 wheat at 306.6 million bushels down from the first estimate, with oats 278.3 million, barley 156.3 million, and flaxseed 7.49 million. Reductions hit Saskatchewan hardest for wheat, while Manitoba and Alberta saw declines in oats and barley.
Allied demolition squads detonated 14 blasts at a large I G Farben powder plant camouflaged in a forest. Lt. Gen. Lucian K. Truscott said the action began destroying Germanys war potential as 60 buildings were hurled into the air. The two square mile site yielded substantial equipment, valued at about 45 million dollars.
Gordon Murchison told Parliament's special committee that 709 of 2719 houses under the Veterans' Land Act will be finished by December 31. He cited labor and material shortages as delaying completion. All 2719 homes will be ready by May 31, 1946 with 834 by Feb 15 and 710 by March 31.
Rangoon officials announce the government aims to acquire a submarine to generate electricity for a large section of the city. The plan targets addressing the ongoing power shortage and boosting local energy supply.
The first Canadian war crimes trial is set to open November 28 at Aurich near Emden in northwest Germany. Major-General Kurt Meyer, formerly commander of the 12th S.S. Hitler Youth division, stands indicted for orders resulting in the shooting of 48 Canadian POWs in Normandy. A Canadian Military court headed by Major-General Harry Foster will hear the case. Col. Peter Wright of York Mills Ont. is Meyer's defence counsel. Additional Nazi trials are expected.
Field Marshal Montgomery warned that Allied cooperation to govern Germany is not yet effective as France resists a central administration. He cited risk of civilian uprisings amid winter hardships and said unanimity in the Allied Control Council is required for any central governance plan. He urged early action to address Germanys economic situation.
A Polish paper reports the government is making energetic demands for the return of the Polish Army from abroad fully armed and equipped, amid fears of a potential revolution. The piece notes Foreign Minister Rzymewski’s London visit and flags repatriation from Britain and western areas as his first agenda item.
A fleet of 30 lake carriers totaling 250000 net tons reached lakehead harbors after a blustery fall storm. They will load about 8000000 bushels of grain as elevators fill, with total fleet capacity about 8500000 bushels of wheat.
President Truman announced acceptance of a British suggestion to form a joint Anglo American committee of inquiry on the Palestine problem. He also transmitted Aug 31 letter to Prime Minister Attlee urging admission of 100000 more Jews to Palestine. Attlee rejected that request. The president argued quick evacuation of non-repatriable Jews to Palestine could be the main solution for relief and a humane, just outcome.
Ottawa reports nearly 36 000 Veterans' Land Act applications expected by end of 1946 with only half likely to be settled. Murchison notes 354 properties appraised, 3 239 rejected, and total land value about 9 267 640 dollars. Applications rose from 4 807 to 18 705 by November 1.
Four hundred Royal Australian and Royal New Zealand Air Force officers and warrant officers refused to sail for Australia aboard the Orient liner Orion, protesting what they called disgusting overcrowding aboard the voyage.
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Leslie Groves, head of the atomic bomb project, says atomic explosives cannot be used for ditch blasting. He explains that only the critical mass yields an explosion and that any such blast would be uncontrollable rather than a controlled excavation tool.
Twenty two Canadians received honors from the King at a Buckingham Palace investiture. D.S.C. awards went to Lt-Col. Gordon Minto Churchill of Winnipeg and Lt-Col. Ernest George Johnson of Toronto, who also earned the O.B.E. Prof. James Chadwick was knighted for leading the British atomic research group in the United States. Group Capt. Geoffrey Cheshire discussed Nagasaki bombing missions and received honors for long service.
Air Minister Gibson told a Canadian Legion Remembrance Day dinner that veterans should provide leadership and experience for a rapidly expandable reserve. He noted the atomic bomb changes warfare and stressed the foot soldier remains vital, calling for an efficient reserve and national veteran affiliations.
General Eisenhower called for immediate adoption of a system to repatriate American troops, while stressing that U S obligations abroad and at home must be met. He questioned whether America would weaken in Europe or carry through the purposes of the war, speaking at a state dinner hosted by Gov. Maurice Tobin.
The British press laments a government move to nationalize Empire and Commonwealth communications. Trade Weekly argues efficiency matters most for London as a world news center, noting Privately owned cables now lead in speed and global reach. Cable and Wireless is praised for performance, staff pay, profits sharing, and responsiveness.
Ottawa announces immediate expansion of gift parcel allowances to Europe. Parcels may include more than food and basics though high value items like new clothing could face import restrictions. 11 pound parcels valued up to 25 dollars allowed to Belgium Denmark Finland France Greece Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Sweden Switzerland. Four pound parcels up to 25 dollars allowed to Italy Vatican City.
Chancellor Hugh Dalton told the House of Commons Britain’s debt to Canada stands at 561 million dollars plus unsettled war claims. He praised Canada for its generosity and sacrifices in the common cause. Dalton also said Britain’s indebtedness to France was nil.
About one hundred French Canadian sailors cross the Atlantic from Sorel to St Nazaire towing two tugs and four dredges. The dangerous voyage likely becomes one of the slowest crossings in modern seafaring history as the vessels are sold by Marine Industries to the French government.
Ottawa reports a shortage of labor in the candy industry and a tight sugar market will materially reduce the quantity of candy canes and hard candy specialties normally available for the Christmas season.
A British official said a C-54 transport plane supplied to Winston Churchill while he was prime minister has been turned back. The official, who requested anonymity, stated it is not Britain's plane and that its purpose has been served and it should be returned.
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