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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1943
Page
5
Reported in German and Swedish outlets as morale sinks under bombings and eastern front losses. Complaints of Hitler as a soldier-genius grow, while Himmler builds a private army and police network for internal crises. Housing shortages, food ration cuts, and rising war crimes worsen hardship.
Sir Gerald Campbell, British minister to the United States, told the Commonwealth club he would not be surprised if Germany sinks to Communism after the war and Russia grows concerned about Communism in Europe. He noted Germany might have led world production if not for two wars, and predicted Russia will use Europe and Asia as markets for its output.
Berlin radio rejected rumors that Hitler would relinquish command to a fighting general. The Associated Press report quoted competent military quarters saying the reports of a new eastern front commander are devoid of foundation.
Flying Officer George Beurling, Canada’s top air ace with 29 confirmed kills, begins a coast to coast tour of air training schools at St. Hubert and says any front will do. He plans a two week leave and wants to return to overseas duty rather than stay with training duties.
Vancouver reports a timber control ban on private construction due to a severe lumber shortage. Assistant timber controller D. D. Rosenberry says the prohibition could last for the duration of the manpower and weather constrained wartime period, allowing only war related building until further notice.
In Toronto the Canada Aid to Russia drive reports 3,076,000 in cash pledges and clothing plus ongoing contributions from unsolicited gifts and event proceeds. J S McLean chairs the national committee and released the update.
The British submarine tanker Porpoise, converted for hidden merchantman duties, arrived in Malta after 14 months in the Mediterranean. It supplied gasoline and ammunition, helped break the Axis blockade, and endured multiple depth-charge attacks while pilots and defenders faced peak bombing.
Madame Chiang Kai Shek wife of China's generalissimo will address the House of Commons in Ottawa late next month. She will be guest of Governor General Lord Athlone and Princess Alice and will dine with Prime Minister Mackenzie King for the government welcome.
Montreal announces that the No 2 ration book will include an application for canning sugar to be picked up at local centres from February 19 to March 1. Consumer ration administrator L B Unwin urged early applications to help the sugar administrator gauge needs.
Prime Minister Churchill traveled to Tripoli to meet British army and air heroes who contributed to the victory in North Africa. In Tripoli he shakes hands with General Montgomery, commander of the Eighth Army, as Rommel’s forces retreat.
Canadian navy diver John Brown of Ingersoll Ontario, 32, recovered a loose depth charge from Halifax harbor seabed after it rolled from a US destroyer. He attached a line and signaled for retrieval, saving piers and ships. Brown earned the British Empire Medal after praised by American crews.
J. J. Gillin Jr of Omaha told the Canadian Association of Broadcasters that television broadcasting will be established by war’s end and color television will follow shortly after. He cited authority from television experts who say color TV is in the laboratory and will be produced when practical.
The Canadian Wheat Board announced that feed manufacturers and pharmaceutical product makers may buy their flax seed requirements from the board on the same basis as domestic crushers, provided they obtain permission from the board first.
Tokyo radio quoted Col. Nakao Yahagi stating Alaska will be the headquarters for attacks on Japan from the north. He cited US air fields in China, daily bombings of Aleutians, and plans for direct Alaska China communications as part of reinforcing planes to the continent. He warned 1943 would be a year of decisive battles.
London finance chief Sir Kingsley Wood told the Commons that the Beveridge social security plan could await postwar action. He warned of higher taxes and pressed Labour demands for immediate legislation while noting wartime costs and the need to avoid burdening the middle class. He said health and Scotland ministers would start talks with doctors, but a new medical system would take time.
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