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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1941
Page
1
An Associated Press dispatch from Ottawa reports a plan to construct air bases between the U S border and Alaska. Canada will build the bases but allow use by United States military planes. The project follows joint Canada United States defence principles.
British headquaters disclosed the full toll of the Bardia fight with 2 041 killed and 42 827 captured among Italians. Some 100 000 Italians were deemed ineffective since the desert offensive began. British also reported 368 medium and field guns 26 heavy anti aircraft guns 68 light guns 130 tanks and 708 transport vehicles captured or destroyed. The campaign against Tobruk west of Bardia proceeds satisfactorily while RAF and fleet work to hinder Italian reinforcements.
Calgary January hearing before G M Black stock EC chairman of the board of public utilities concerns Refusal of the Royalte Oil Company Imperial subsidiary to supply gas for drilling three wells of independent oil companies in Turner Valley north end. Company argues gas supply for Ace Royalties Major Oil 1 and 2 wells could endanger Calgary consumption.
Indian fishery scientists confirm Basking Sharks in Canadian waters after two large catches near Yarmouth and Digby. A male 25 feet long weighed 7 200 pounds after capture and a second 12 foot individual weighed about 900 pounds before bleeding. Previously unrecorded in Nova Scotia, the sharks are seen as a nuisance by fishermen for damaging nets and gear.
Barrage balloons drifting across Ireland fouled cable lines and cut off power in parts of two counties. The incident occurred in January, affecting Northern Ireland and the Republic as authorities investigated the cause and potential security implications.
A U S delegation will fly to London January 17 to finalize formal base leases for eight American naval and air bases in Newfoundland Bermuda the Bahamas Jamaica St Lucia Trinidad Antigua and British Guiana in return for the 50 First World War destroyers. The group includes Charles Fahy Harry Malony and Harold Biesemeier and will travel via Lisbon from New York.
Paula Davis Luckner, who says she is Count Felix Von Luckner’s first cousin, stated she doubts the German sea raider is active in the Pacific or elsewhere in wartime. She cited a four month old letter claiming he was ill in Vienna and would not rejoin the war.
Albert Speed aged 63 and longtime Rosedale mine employee was killed when a rock fall trapped him on Friday in Drumheller Alberta. The accident occurred during the shift at the mine. Speed had worked at the site for 19 years and leaves a family. Authorities investigated the fatal incident.
The Duke of Windsor departed Nassau Bahamas today in an amphibian plane to attend the all-American air maneuvers in Miami Florida. The Duchess stayed behind and the duke planned to return to the Bahamas later today.
New York Jan 11. A threatened strike over a $7 750,000 order for U.S. Army and Navy aircraft engines was averted after protracted negotiations. National defence commissioners urged settlement of a wage dispute at the Four child Anplareana Engine Corporation plant in Farmingdale.
London dispatch discussing the convoy system during World War II and its effectiveness against German U boats. Arguments circle whether to overhaul or discard convoys as British shipping losses rise and fall with submarine activity and weather, noting bases on the French coast altered risk.
United States defence officials moved toward mass producing bomber components with Chrysler set to supply parts and sub assemblies for the Martin B-26. Edsel Ford said Ford Motor could help on Douglas and Consolidated bombers if feasible, with Knudsen aiming for 12 000 to 24 000 units. Chrysler also leased 600000 square feet at Graham Paige for this work.
Moscow reports a new five treaty package between the Soviet Union and Germany outlining increased wartime bread basket aid and broader trade ties. The Soviet communique claims all economic problems are settled and mutual boundaries are fixed in the newly acquired regions.
Ottawa January 11 M J Colawell acting house leader of the Co operative Commonwealth Federation said in a statement last night Canadian taxpayers have the right to know how public funds for the John Inglis Company or any other concern are being disposed of.
Greek and British planes bombed and machine gunned retreating Italian forces around Klisura and Berati in Albania. Greek troops advanced toward Berati after capturing Klisura, taking 600 prisoners including 20 officers and discovering 400 Italian dead in the sector.
Oslo dispatch reports that all government, municipal, and public service employees in Norway are to perform the Nazi salute. The ruling sets a nationwide compulsory gesture for official duties across government and public sectors.
Washington January 11 The Roosevelt administration mapped a lease lend aid framework for Britain under the proposed bill. Senator James Byrnes indicated operation would largely pass through the Office of Production Management to synchronize American and British production. The OPM under Knudsen and Hulman, with Stimson and Knox, would coordinate effort while other agencies like the Reconstruction Finance Corporation might handle related tasks.
Ottawa reports a sharp decrease in Canadians receiving federal material aid per the ninth annual welfare survey by the Canadian Welfare Council. The number appears to be about half the total reported on January 1, 1940, with the war cited as a major cause and the persistent core of welfare problems nearing resolution.
The Carnegie Institution of Washington announced the resignation of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh from its board of trustees on January 11.
Army Minister McBride reports that the entire Australian Imperial Force that departed for war zones was mechanized with no horses accompanying the expedition. The statement emphasizes a fully motorized and mechanized deployment by Australia during the war effort.
CHATHAM Ont Jan 11 Two Canadian Army soldiers Hyde and Sgt George Harrogate were killed by a freight train in the Canadian National Railway yards as they prepared to board for London. They were wedged between the tram and freight sheds while cars were backed into the yard.
The BBC reports a battle order signed by General Bergumoli indicates up to 44 000 Italian prisoners were taken at Bardia. The order was among documents captured with the Italian general staff last Sunday.
London reports Hugh Dalton, minister of economic warfare, warns the war may reach a climax within weeks or months as Axis forces are pressed on multiple fronts. He cites growing Allied support from the United States and calls for intensified pressure against Germany and its partners.
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