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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1942
Page
2
Canadians have long noted that England and the United States know little about Canada. The issue stems from our own failure to publicize the country and share its story beyond borders. The concern reflects national pride and a push to increase awareness abroad.
A misapprehension about Canada’s war effort has spurred calls for broader publicity in the United States. Canadians and American journalists push for stronger information networks across the border. The Dominion government appointed Charles Vining to survey Canadian publicity in the U S and report findings for expanding news services and understanding of Canada’s role in the world struggle.
Canada is a young nation rich in resources with strong industry and agriculture. It notes a limited national voice postwar and the need to build representation at international councils while contributing to England during difficult times. The piece urges Canadians to realize their global significance and to spread that knowledge to allied nations.
Vice Admiral Louis Mountbatten recalls a night raid behind German lines near Rommel's Libyan base. Rommel was absent in Rome for a birthday when the base fell to the commandos. two young officers stayed aboard the exploding destroyer Campbell Town and refused to panic, earning praise for their nerve. The raid at St Nazaire occurred March 28 and showcased Allied joint force, with American officers now joining Mountbatten's staff as four commandos prepare to travel to the United States for instruction.
The tall silk hat once worn by Britain's bank messengers is being replaced with a practical cap due to war conditions. Lloyd's Bank notes messengers already wear steel helmets and toppers are hard to pack in emergencies, while saving materials is a priority.
Householders should keep newspapers clean flat and tied in firm bundles of about 50 pounds. Magazines and books go in 75 pound bundles. corrugated boxes flattened and tied to 50 pounds. Tie bundles lengthwise and across with strong twine. avoid cellophane wax paper glassine carbon paper tar paper. Waste items go in old bags or large boxes.
The Minneapolis Star Journal reports a contemporary tale of a new army officer proudly returning home. In civilian clothes he stands tall and strong, then in uniform his belt shines and ribbons gleam as his grandmother expresses relief that he is on their side.
Leeds starts badge system to give war workers priority on buses and trams to and from work. Officials say working women especially need consideration to avoid crowding by shoppers and pleasure seekers.
W Clamp of Askern in Yorkshire has repurposed 1000 empty jam jars to create a greenhouse. The structure uses an iron bedstead frame and bricks salvaged from a refuse heap.
In the North of England a former cricket bat factory now produces rifle butts and stocks for Tommy guns and rifles. Machines, once for bats, shape four rifle parts in minutes while 92 processes lead to ammonia mellowing and linseed oil treatment.
Newsweek reports that on May 21 King George signed a bill transferring Patos Island, a 170 acre Caribbean outpost three miles off Venezuela, from Britain to Venezuela. The tiny caretaker post previously housed a retired Trinidad police officer and his goats, with no permanent inhabitants. The transfer ends a long dispute dating back to 1904 that had strained Anglo Venezuelan ties.
A collection of quotations praising Christianity as the path to inner peace truth and healing. Landor Franklin Eddy Coleridge Parker De Tocqueville and others argue Christianity guides public life reveals truth and sustains liberty. A prairie editor prefers a cow to a saxophone for practical value and nourishment.
Alan Maurice Irwin urges readers to join a Home Guard and support the Royal Canadian Navy amid St Lawrence submarine attacks. He stresses conserving resources, aiding wartime production, and solidarity with farmers along the estuary as Canada mobilizes for total war.
A British RAF station faced government charges for airmen haircuts after a misunderstanding of rules. The Auditor General report noted barbers fees totaling about $500, prompting scrutiny of expense approvals and wartime cost controls.
Secretary of State Elihu Root and his cabinet peers debate a rich man whose brusque style makes him disliked. One says he never asks favors for friends, but Root retorts the twist that he may have no friends if his manners keep them away.
Scrap rubber tires can remain usable after exposure of a year or more but inner tubes deteriorate quickly.
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