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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1943
Page
3
Finance Minister Sisley told the Ontario Federation of Agriculture that price controls shield farmers from inflation driven losses. He argued temporary gains from rising prices vanish in deflation and price collapse, urging continued wartime controls to sustain unity, wartime costs, and postwar readjustment.
Berlin radio quoted the German naval high command announcing for the first time the existence of Nazi tanker submarines capable of refueling and repairing the U-boat fleet anywhere in the operations area. The report said Germany has built so many of these submarines that no navy can outpace its land submarine bases and likened them to swimming hotels able to service submarines wherever they operate.
The United States and Canada announced a 1943 plan to maximize food output for the United Nations. A joint agricultural committee will monitor production and distribution, with emphasis on expanding livestock, building feed reserves, and shifting export supply between nations.
Fragmentary copy shows Geneva report on Red Cross role and Helsinki incident tensions. Sparse details mention international response and protest activity affecting international aid operations.
Ottawa finance officials announce the second 12 sided Canadian nickel, unofficially named the victory nickel, issued starting January 2 through Royal Canadian Mint plans. The coin replaces the beaver nickel and features the V for Victory symbol and the Victory Torch to honor sacrifice for victory.
Ottawa sources say border crossing restrictions between Canada and the United States could be eased as the United States revises its border requirements. Canadian officials are reportedly moving in the same direction to loosen travel limits.
London reports censor approval of the RAF disclosure of a new 26 pound show bomb used in recent raids on Germany. A secret braking dove and drag cup design reduce speed and spread destruction, with effects described as terrific and not fitting parachute type.
Reuters reports from Budapest via Switzerland state that over 4 000 Romanians were rounded up and 80 executed after police uncovered an Iron Guard plot against Marshal Antonescu. Axis troops reportedly guarded Bucharest streets with machine guns at key intersections.
Cairo and Greek officials report 300 Greeks including generals officers and civilians were moved in chains to Italy from Axis-occupied Greece amid rising terrorism tied to Italian occupying authorities. Buy War Savings Certificates.
Sir Nevile Henderson, senior British diplomat and last ambassador to Germany, died at his London home. Controversial figure for Munich 1938 alignment with appeasement, he authored Failure of a Mission in 1940 about his Germany experiences. He served in the Home Guard since 1941.
Ottawa announces a new list of specified persons and companies outside enemy territory forbidden to trade with Canada. Spain leads with 1 190 names, followed by Chile 1 140, Peru 1 102, Argentina 964, reflecting broad international restrictions.
The Middle East news service of the RAF reports Malta, the Mediterranean stronghold, destroyed 935 enemy aircraft in 1942 with 773 shot down by RAF fighters and 195 British losses. Anti aircraft fire accounted for 182 enemy losses. Malta-based RAF targeted 46 convoys and numerous ships, with 46 ships sunk or damaged. Naval aircraft hit 37 ships, including four cruisers and two destroyers. The island endured 12,000 tons of enemy bombs while Malta-based planes dropped 1,500 tons on North Africa and Sicily.
London reports Britons will face gradual food ration reductions announced by the food ministry. Reductions began January 11 and will unfold over six months with no immediate extent announced. The policy aims to free more shipping space for war materials.
Ottawa reports indications of considerable butter hoarding based on householders data received by the regional office. The notice notes suspected supply anxiety and possible distribution concerns affecting local markets.
British officials and press reacted warmly to President Roosevelt's congressional speech. BBC transmitted in 26 languages across 135 bulletins while major papers praised his call to strike in Europe and his four freedoms strategy, noting the shift toward practical economic and social policy.
Ottawa reports that about 606000 Greeks have been fed from Red Cross soup kitchens using Canadian supplies. Prince Charles of Sweden says Swedish ships have delivered 76000 tons of Canadian wheat plus dried vegetables powdered milk and medical supplies. Islands near Greece still lack food with 1000 tons of Canadian flour distributed by the International Red Cross and only weeks of reserves left.
Winnipeg announces a new office for credit union supervision and the appointment of Pierre A. Frossais of Lorette Manitoba as the first supervisor. The announcement by Hon. Douglas Campbell notes there are 53 credit union societies in Manitoba.
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