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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1943
Page
2
For many months, reports reveal large scale Allied air raids on Germany and occupied territories as part of a master plan. The Battle of Britain began the campaign, with 2375 German planes downed and British losses of 735, establishing RAF air superiority over Britain and expanding over Europe.
The Luftwaffe was built to support land forces while Britain planned an air blockade to complement naval power. Land forces make up one fifth of war strength. four fifths lie in industry and transport. The RAF is trained to strike the enemy’s main war capability, with raids on Hamburg Essen Cologne and other cities reducing production and morale.
The article notes the Royal Air Force boosting the naval blockade by targeting Nazi oil and rail assets. It cites 80 percent of Hitler’s pre war imports cut by the navy, air attacks on wells refineries and trains, and German locomotive shortages of 6000 locomotives and 112000 freight cars in 1939. Train busting raids involving Canadians damage about 150 locomotives monthly. The piece argues the air offensive is vital to defeating Hitler.
Wartime Public Information offers two unusual relishes requiring little or no sugar. Vegetable Marrow Chutney uses marrow salt mustard peppers onions and spices boiled with vinegar and sealed. A tomato relish mixes peppers onions celery hot chilies and spices with sugar and vinegar, yielding eight pints.
A comparison notes that Burma is about the size of the state of Texas, placing the Southeast Asian nation on a scale with a major U.S. state for context.
The United Kingdom covers the main defence expenses of colonies with minor contributions from the territories. Britain also funds India's defence extensively, including troops abroad, amounting to several millions of pounds. The note mentions the pansy as part of the violet family in cultivation.
The piece highlights Canadian servicemen and women in World War II. It notes Western volunteers in Sicily receiving awards such as Military Cross and Military Medal for bravery, lists recipients from Alberta Saskatchewan and BC, praises airmen across the RCAF and RAF, and recounts a blood transfusion story involving Lieut Edward Reed with Red Cross support.
Hon. Ernest Bertrand states in Victoria that Canada will ship 1,200,000 cases of salmon and 1,000,000 cases of herring overseas this year. He adds 9,000,000 pounds of frozen cod fillets and 25,009,000 pounds of salt cod are requisitioned for United Nations consumption.
Java, the world's most densely populated island with an area of 48 504 square miles, reported a population exceeding 36 million in 1932. The note highlights the rapid growth and crowded conditions on the island.
E H Jenkins of Edmonton has been appointed assistant general superintendent car equipment for Canadian National Railways. His headquarters will be in Winnipeg. he began railway service in 1910 as a coach carpenter, moved to Edmonton in 1939, and succeeds A A Campbell who retires after 35 years due to ill health.
The Halifax Chronicle notes six tonnage measures exist and cites President Roosevelt directing the War Shipping Administrator and the Navy to create a uniform method. The move would help the public understand statistics on ship losses and shipbuilding. The column also quips about improbable crops once grown far from their climates.
The article outlines swine erysipelas as a long standing priority disease in Continental Europe and Britain, highlighting its spread since 1921, age range susceptibility, and seasonal prevalence. It details transmission from carriers, soil persistence, and varied forms including diamond skin and chronic joint involvement, with post mortem findings and diagnostic methods.
Shell Oil Exploration in Jumping Pound near Calgary reached 11 833 feet depth, over two miles underground, with plans to extend 250 feet if needed. Turner Valley wells have yielded Madison limestone production in Alberta foothills. Sir James Morton, founder of fast colors, dies at 76 near Cumberland. Buy War Savings Stamps regularly.
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