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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
7
Winston Churchill told Parliament that trading ships in the North Sea would be armed with guns to deter German attacks. He expressed hope for rapid protection and noted the need for anti aircraft defenses as German bombers threaten merchant routes.
Japanese Foreign Minister Jacairo Arita told parliament he doubts recalling emigrants from North America to develop Hawaii and the Dutch East Indies, citing strain on Japanese American relations, while indicating cooperation with emigrants willing to relocate. He noted Japan has no territorial designs on Dutch possessions and seeks greater trade. The 1930 U S Japane se population stood at about 140 000 with half born in America. Canada counted 23 242 Japanese in the 1931 census.
Clarence Wallace chief of Burrard Drydock says his yard in North Vancouver has won contracts over 3 million dollars for four whaler type sub chasers and extra naval work. About 500 to 600 workers will be employed as construction begins immediately. Three sub chasers to be finished this year and the fourth in 1941.
Stockholm reports the government introduced a bill to parliament to strengthen the air force by about 100 additional aircraft at a cost near 220000. The move aims to boost Sweden's military aviation capacity amid regional tensions.
Europe fears fresh floods as rivers in Amsterdam and Holland thaw rapidly, due to ice jams formed by a heavy thaw. Authorities brace for rising water levels and potential damage across villages and downstream areas.
London Labour leader Clement Attlee told a national defence audience that Britain must combine hope with preparation, comparing current German pressure to 1918 and expressing firm belief that victory is likely, though with the aim to avoid another great slaughter. He urged a peace where people can live in safety at home.
Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that rescuing drowning men and castaways should be observed by His Majesty's ships. Colonel Wedgwood asked if ships would be sent to German airmen in the sea after alleged killings. Churchill said the Admiralty is ceaselessly engaged in defending British trawlers and hopes to grant greater protection to mariners in the North Sea within six weeks.
A party of 14 Canadian soldiers on leave in London arranged a surprise guard of honor for the King at the Tower of London. The King was announcing colors to military units as police kept back spectators. The Canadians, who had helped form guards of honor in Canada, stood in line and saluted while the King smiled.
War Supply Board figures reported by Ottawa minister C. D. Howe show contracts worth 5,307,165 for the week ending February 10. About 2.3 million went to aircraft supplies for the air training plan. The British Air Ministry placed orders totaling 336,400. Construction of buildings for the air training plan was identified as the next large expenditure.
The press reports discuss the Caucasian oil fields near Turkey as a potential war objective for Britain France and Turkey. They note Germany sending troops to the Caucasus to aid Russia and large Allied forces in Syria and the Near East being concentrated toward Turkey.
Chief electoral officer Jules Castonguay states Canadian citizens held in concentration camps will be denied the vote under the Elections Act section governing those in penal institutions. This marks a policy denying voting rights to internees.
Allied contraband control may allow food and clothing for Poles in German-occupied areas if guaranteed to reach the intended recipients. The Red Cross reports eight American aid shipments freed for Poland, with one consignment already reaching Cracow. Supplies include surgical dressings, blankets, shoes, warm clothing and medicines.
Sir Ernest Potter declares Canadians are mechanically minded and self starting, able to disassemble a car as well as drive it, while Britain holds the lead in planes. He praises Canada and the empire's support for the mother country in the war, noting Palestine’s unity with Britain.
Hungary resumes airline service to Britain and France after wartime suspension. Flights to Paris and London will stop in Venice Rome and Marseille.
Finnish consul in Toronto says 20 Canadian airmen will be picked from more than 50 volunteers to join the Finnish air force within days to help in the fight with Russia. None have been accepted yet as qualifications are checked. Volunteers say they first attempted to join the Royal Canadian Air Force without success.
Finnish defense lines near Mannerheim are under heavy pressure as Soviet air raids hit Vyborg and Karelian towns. A veteran official says Finland fights on despite being outnumbered 50 to 1 and hopes Western aid may arrive to defend civilian centers amid transport and supply bottlenecks.
Brig General Edward Spears told a French audience the British Expeditionary Force in France numbers 300000 men. He cited Great Britain’s total under arms and mobilization tempo, plus 200000 British women volunteering for public war service.
Canada has mobilized the whole moral force at home to support the men heading to the front. General Alex Ross of the Canadian Legion War Services urged unity and determination, saying Canada must win and ensure fair chances for those who return.
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