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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1940
Page
3
Analysis notes that after extended German bombing, no primary objective was achieved. British defense, despite fewer planes, broke up formations and kept high altitude attacks from delivering consistent hits. Inaccurate targeting from great heights reduced damage and postponed any invasion plan.
The Canadian Red Cross Society plans a $5,000,000 national appeal starting Sept 23 led by national chairman Norman Sommerville. Funds spent on emergency calls last year prompt new duties including supporting eight convalescent hospitals for soldiers, with refugees in Britain needing clothing.
Fire losses in Canada reached 24,600,000 in 1839, lifting total fire damage from 1929 to 1939 to 312,600,000. A Leslie Ham, manager of the Montreal branch of the Canadian Underwriter Association, spoke at the Dominion Fire Chiefs Association of Canada annual convention.
Owners of a freighter express thanks to Lt Commander J. C. Hibbard commanding HMCS Skeena for the heroic work of its captain and crew after the freighter was torpedoed off the coast of England.
A vivid depiction of London during a Luftwaffe raid, detailing fear, awe, and the surreal beauty of searchlight flowers in the black sky. The narrator reflects on being hunted, the tremble of walls, and the grim chance of a bomb dropping while keep watching becomes a grim routine.
Ottawa announces Hon. Charles Dunning will chair the national subscription committee for the second war loan. The drive aims to raise 250 to 300 million dollars, opening September 9, with Dunning previously leading the first loan in January. Finance Minister Ilsley praises Dunning’s prior success and experience.
The White House says President Roosevelt signed a bill authorizing American ships to enter European combat zones and remove children from war centres. The measure suspends neutrality limits, requiring safe conduct guarantees from belligerents. Germany says it cannot guarantee such safety, making immediate use doubtful.
Robt Lacour-Gayet, a French financial expert, was ordered by the Petain government to proceed to New York on an important economic and financial mission.
The Alberta petroleum and natural gas conservation board increased Turner Valley oil field crude output to about 27 000 barrels daily, up from 24 700, with a limit of 300 more barrels allowed daily.
Ottawa reports about 1400 British children moved to Canada under government assisted scheme. Children arrived mostly via parents or relatives and are placed with Canadian foster homes. Officials claim broad strategic and humanitarian reasons, stressing noncombatant transfer to ease war pressures and strengthen Commonwealth ties.
In France events reveal defense logic as parents seek to send children to Canada to avoid nightly air raid dangers. They argue safety allows them to quiet fears and focus on resisting Nazi threat with steadier effort from a safer home base.
Defence Minister Ralston outlined plans to call up 30 000 men for 30 days of training starting Oct 9. Selection and medical exams will precede camp entry, with additional age classes dependent on needs. Two 30 day training periods are planned this year with transport provided and potential use of vacant camps to expand numbers.
Crewmen aboard two French merchantmen anchored in port cheered and dipped their ships colors three times to the British cruiser Hawkins flagship of the south Atlantic fleet as she departed after a 48 hour visit.
British circles regard the Canadian American joint defence board as a landmark development since the war began. It could lead to broader cooperation between nations and possibly expand wartime supplies to Britain from the United States. Discussions include selling destroyers to Canada and potential naval policing roles for the Dominion, with long term leases easing American needs without altering sovereignty.
Ottawa reports Canada's 3rd division will be concentrated in the Maritime Provinces from October 1 to 15 with motor transport 18 pounder guns howitzers and Lewis or Bren machine guns. By December 15 the 4th division will be equipped and located at training centres as orders shift. A tank committee will oversee development of a new fast tank for training and service.
French Cameroon and Congo join De Gaulle on Britain's side in equatorial Africa, expanding a British land corridor from the Atlantic to the Red Sea. De Gaulle appointed Col. de Larminat as commissioner for French Equatorial Africa and promoted him to general. Leclerc named governor of the Cameroons. Petain's Vichy regime ousted colonial governors as New Caledonia and New Hebrides backed De Gaulle.
Prime Minister Churchill inspecting coastal defences watched battles overhead as seven planes crashed in flames. He ordered his chauffeur to the scene where a German Messerschmitt fighter lay wrecked.
Virginio Gayda the Fascist editor wrote that Italy aims to make Egypt truly independent. He said a large portion of Egyptians oppose their government’s pro-British stance and favor a friendly understanding with Italy.
The American ambulance corps of Great Britain received 20 000 dollars from Countess Barbara Hutton Houghton Reventlow for ten more ambulances, enlarging a 260 vehicle fleet.
The first Australian anti aircraft regiment arrives to assist in defending Egypt from a possible Italian attack and sets up its camp somewhere in Egypt.
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