21 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1941
Page
1
Widespread disorders in Romania sparked by street fighting and bombings injuring civilians, German soldiers, and Communists were reported in dispatches to Sofia Belgrade and Budapest. Balkan sources attributed the rumani- to rising unrest and diplomatic turbulence in Bucharest and other cities.
The Daily Express and other London papers bore bold warnings of a possible invasion. Headlines said dictators hold last conference before attack in England and the barges are waiting while noting Gestapo readiness. The item reports on the heightened alert and press emphasis from January 21.
Bucharest awaits official inquiry into the killing of a German staff officer. Romanian Premier Ton Antonescu allegedly ordered the summary execution of the assassin and the arrest of 10 prominent members of the Greek colony in Bucharest on grounds the killer was a Greek citizen with a Turkish passport.
Reports describe outbreaks of fighting between extremist and conservative factions within Romania's Iron Guard amid resentment of German troop concentrations. Some sources hint a leftist coup or power struggle involving supporters of former King Carol and anti Antonescu elements, with Nazi forces attempting to restore order. Continued on Page Three.
A brief survey notes prime ministers in Britain Canada Australia New Zealand and other dominions shifting during wartime with Chamberlain replaced by Churchill Menzi es Fraser Smuts and Andrews succeeding predecessors. It also mentions Sir Hugh Dowding admitting to his role commanding RAF during the pivotal Battle of Britain.
Illustrious, the Royal Navy carrier, Weathered a seven hour German air assault near a Mediterranean port. Despite 1000 pound bombs and torpedoes, she will be repaired and ready for duty again. Ark Royal, also under attack, appears to be damaged but afloat, continuing operations in the Mediterranean after being declared sunk by Germans in the North Sea over a year ago.
Joseph P. Kennedy testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee that Britain’s leaders are divided on whether the United States should enter the war. He said some officials believe the US could participate effectively, while others fear it would hinder Britain’s war effort by slowing material aid. He noted no unanimity and cited gaps in aid expectations from Washington. Kennedy spoke while supporting lease-lend aid proposals.
Detroit January twenty one. Cancellation of the national automobile show begun a wave of speculation about the motor industry. Observers expect possible curtailment of passenger car output as factories shift to defence production.
Ottawa January 21 The Wartime Prices and Trade Board circulated operators of hotel and restaurant chains urging them to avoid waste to conserve Canada's dwindling butter supply until increased production begins next spring.
Detroit January 21 General Motors announces a monthly output target of 1500 aviation engines and parts for 200 B 25 bombers. C E Wilson says a cooperative production with North American Aviation will begin immediate parts and sub assemblies and final assembly at a Kansas City plant by late summer. At peak, 40000 workers will be employed in airplane parts manufacture. A Pratt and Whitney engine plant is being built at a cost of 24 313 150 with total project cost 36 497 520.
Athens reports the largest Italian counterattack in the Tepeleni sector was repulsed as Greek forces gain ground north of Klisura. Dispatches claim Italians lost their initial positions and many attackers, with over 100 prisoners including officers, and captures of mounted guns, machine guns, mortars, and cartridges amid snow.
In daylight raids, German incendiaries were dropped on a London suburb. Housewives abandoned kitchen work to help smother fires as incidents left only minor injuries and slight damage. A German plane reportedly dropped bombs on East Anglia with four machine-gun attacks noted. Public warning steps and air vigilance continue across Britain.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics issued its third estimate for 1940 Canadian wheat, placing the crop at 551,390,000 bushels. This is an increase of 4,211,000 from the prior November estimate and makes 1940 the second largest Canadian wheat crop on record after 1928, exceeding the 1939 final by 80,767,000 bushels.
In Washington on Monday January 21 President Roosevelt began his inaugural address when a photographer's flash bulb exploded with a sharp pop. The sudden interruption startled him but he resumed his speech immediately.
London Jan 21 Labor Minister Ernest Bevin told the house of commons the government will register Britain's workers for drafting into war factories. He said production is rising despite air raids and that industrial registration by age groups will list those to serve the state. The move drew expected leftist critique but anticipates broad support and will trigger a full debate on manpower.
Nazi sources say yesterday's Hitler Mussolini conference centered on sealing a year of victory over Britain. Other topics like postwar arrangement and fate of French colonies were secondary, with Ribbentrop and Ciano present signaling a united axis. Continued on Page Three.
Cairo battle report says British forces surrounding Tobruk launched a major assault after a night of RAF graph raids. Tobruk, 80 miles inside Libya, has been besieged since Bardia fell on Jan 5. RAF raids targeted Catania and Varonad as air and sea forces pressed the front. Direct hits were reported on Tobruk barracks and a four-gun artillery battery was silenced amid heavy anti aircraft fire. The Middle East command says allied troops pursue Italian forces into Eritrea.
The Lethbridge Herald will publish a sketch biography of Winston Churchill tomorrow detailing his dramatic political career. Churchill is portrayed as a prime master of Great Britain and a fascinating figure of our era in a series of sketches designed to engage readers.
Severe fighting between the Rumanian army and the Iron Guard spread to many parts of the country. Premier Antonescu reportedly moving toward a military dictatorship to control the situation. Unclear whether German troops are involved as communications with Romania were cut off.
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