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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
7
The article extols the Fleet Air Arm for 20 weeks of operations over 56 million square miles without loss or casualties. It highlights catapult planes from ships, their demanding deck operations, long-range spotting, and coordinated actions with naval forces as an integral naval arm.
The British need all food stuffs as surpluses are to be shared. In Commons, Mr JG was told of new bacon and pork product agreements with the United Kingdom planned for August. Ontario and British Columbia apple growers may be included. Wheat imports from Europe in peace time once matched Canadian exports, now lost to the UK as the European market shifts to Canada.
South African volunteers arrived in East Africa described as the advance guard of a much larger South African force. Gen Jan Smuts urged them to seek the enemy where he is, not in their homes, as farewell remarks were made by veteran soldiers.
Naval headquarters announced instructions for forwarding mail to personnel aboard Canadian naval ships. All mail including parcels for crew on HMC Assiniboine Ottawa Restigouche Saguenay St Laurent Prince David Prince Henry and Prince Robert should be addressed to the ship on which the officer is serving care GPO Ottawa Canada.
London reports that no ships have been sunk and no lives lost in the large troop movements across the empire since the war began. The statement emphasizes ongoing transport activity without disaster claims.
London captain Ervine Andrews the red haired soldier who received the Victoria Cross spoke from a restaurant while reporters pressed for details. He credited his men as magnificent saying they did the job while he merely gave orders. He held a mine for over ten hours under superior enemy fire in defense of Dunkirk and, though wounded, personally killed seventeen Germans with his rifle.
Ronald Cross, UK Minister of Shipping, said in a radio address that transfers of British child evacuees to the dominions would begin as naval resources permit. He praised the dominions for their generous offers of hospitality and noted the children would be sent as soon as possible.
National War Services Department will issue white slips for registrants. Each certificate lists the registrant’s name and address, registration date, polling division and electoral district, with signatures of registrar and registrant. Printed in English and French, the certificate must be carried at all times.
London residents report normal city activity despite wartime strain. Officials say traffic slowed not from bomb threats but from the general impact of war on global trade as ships approach English Channel lanes. Goods such as meat wool and manufactured items move at regular pace in busy streets near port areas.
In a House of Lords exchange Lord Caldecote noted Britain’s orders for specialized munition demand vast capital for new plants and machinery. He said Canada’s war production policy has evolved with increased output and argued earlier calls from the UK could have spurred greater Canadian effort.
Ottawa plans call up under the National Resources Mobilization Act before year end. War Services Minister Gardiner said single men aged 21 to 35 will likely meet Defence Department needs in the first year. Married men will not be called initially, with estimates showing about 1,198,000 single men aged 18 to 44 in Canada.
A vast cache of gold bars valued at 3290 000 was reported to drive a British naval patrol off Martinique. Since France fell, British ships have remained wary naval units near the island for fear the gold or allied aircraft aboard French vessels could fall into German hands.
London reports purchase of 42,000 pounds of bacon funded by British people through the Red Cross. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross while the bacon aids the United Kingdom. A wartime plan mentions a new supreme court of justice to handle trials of prominent French figures.
Ottawa committees study national insurance for soldiers and their re establishment after demobilization. An announcement will be made once reports are available. Pensions Minister MacKenzie told the House of Commons.
Britain enlarges its sea blockade extending to Northern Africa and imposes navicert cargo verification for non-British lines to deter blockade running. Offending ships may face water access and shipping services denial at British ports as the economic warfare program seeks to keep Suez and related routes open amid wartime pressures. The policy shifts place duties on shippers to list cargo details, with compliance aiding supply lines and potential penalties for noncompliance.
Secretary of State for India Amery forecast Britain would soon control the air as well as the sea and would extend the war by mobilizing resources from the United States. He said America was not merely a neutral observer but a potential partner to bolster British strength, though Britain would not ask the United States to fight Britain’s battles.
A trio of bomber pilots from Canada arrived aboard the ship Mner after docking from the United Kingdom. They will undertake bombing missions to the United Kingdom from this side of the Atlantic. Officials declined to discuss their mission.
The Moscow daily Pravda in Russian was banned in Ottawa as it was allegedly promoted under Canada defence regulations. The national revenue department announced the action.
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