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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1941
Page
1
President Roosevelt took the oath of office and proclaimed in a vast Washington audience that democracy must be protected and perpetuated. He vowed the United States will never retreat and will move forward in service of the country under God.
Ottawa January 20 Finance Minister Ilsley called Premier Hepburn of Ontario inflation a proposal that would aid the enemy and said it would expose democracy’s flawed leadership and failure to apply rational lessons of history.
Palestine experienced two bands of strong tremors with the northern shocks starting around 6 30 am and a southern set near 1 00 pm. Officials traced the quakes’ center to an area in Turkey and reported no immediate major damage.
Prime Minister Churchill declares Britain more prepared to repel invasion than a year ago. He credits North Africa’s successes and Allied campaigns in Africa Albania France the Low Countries Norway and Germany with boosting morale and capability. He warns Germany faces a potential disaster if it invades and notes Italian defeats have weakened Fascist power.
Notes from the city recount a new floor pasting process at the Post Office and the public search for the police office. Ed Boys at the Youth Training Centre show resourcefulness by building a miniature locomotive as winter hockey crowds grow. Curious chatter questions treason.
Berlin Jan 20 Axis leaders Hitler and Mussolini reportedly concluded the first part of their meeting with complete agreement on all questions. The second part of the conference was said to address diplomatic matters.
Dame Margaret Lloyd George wife of Britain's WWI prime minister died at Crieith Criecieth Wales today at age more than 75 She was created a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire in 1920
Two young naval seamen Harold J. Sturtevant 22 from Haverhill Massachusetts and E G Lackey 23 from Charlotte North Carolina were convicted of malicious mischief for cutting down a Nazi flag at the German consulate in San Francisco. Judge Peter Mullins remanded them to naval authorities with sentence set for Thursday.
Belgrade dispatches report German general staff officer Major Doring slain on a busy Bucharest street near the royal palace. A former professional boxer of Greek origin was arrested as his alleged assailant after a quarrel in a cafe, then pursuit to a hotel.
In Vichy on January 20 Premier Petain will not alter his cabinet until Hitler answers Petain’s Christmas Eve appeal on continuing German French collaboration. The high government source indicated no reshuffle before a reply.
Canadian Active Service Force soldiers arrive for training at Medicine Hat Youth Training Centre No 4. 176 total pupils including 50 in schedule R and others in munitions plant work and airplane assembly. Supervisor Lou Pozzi notes growing militia cooperation as classes run 8am to 5pm and social activities expand.
The Empire Club rooms have been renovated and furniture donated by local firms is being moved in. Tomorrow between 1 00 and 3 00 p m volunteers will collect and transport usable items to the club. Funding shortfall remains with $265 needed for outfitting. An opening date is expected later this week with public viewings planned before the official launch.
Amid large crowds for Roosevelt's third term, sidewalk vendors sold souvenir pictures of the president. A vendor offered autographed copies and urged people to send one to Hitler, with some buyers reportedly agreeing to mail the item.
Acting Chief of Police McQueen warns drivers have little control on slick roads after a string of accidents with no serious injuries reported. Police urge caution and slower speeds to protect the public amid ongoing hazardous street conditions.
The Ministry of Home Security said 3,793 civilians were killed and 5,044 injured in December air raids in Britain. Among the dead 1,691 were men, 1,434 women and 521 children, with others not classified. Through June 18 to December 23,081 have died and 82,296 injured.
Thick weather clogged skies over a large section of the continent and no Royal Air Force offensive operations were reported today. London dispatch confirms limited activity due to poor visibility.
Berne reports a Sunday meeting between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. No location or results were disclosed. Speculation points to possible new German aggression or reinforcement of Italy in Albania and North Africa amid talk of a Gaza or Balkan strike and increased air aid from Romanian and Libyan bases.
Gene Pruitt of Yakima Washington captured the saddle bronc busting title in the National Western Livestock Show Rodeo finals. Rodeo clown Homer Holcomb of Hayward California was tossed by a Brahma steer and suffered unspecified injuries. his condition was not immediately known.
Toronto January 20 The Earl of Athlone called on British peoples to steel their hearts and clench their fists to retain small humble things of life. Addressing a joint Empire and Canadian clubs luncheon he urged proof that the Empire never has been greater.
The Royal Air Force Middle East command announced a destructive raid on Berati, an Italian held town in central Albania. Bombs targeted military concentrations and transport, with fires started east of town. Greek attacks north of Klisura intensified despite bad weather, including bombing and machine gunning Italian troops. The Greek ministry of marine also reported the sinking of an enemy submarine.
Memorial service in Medicine Hat paid tribute to Lord Baden Powell founder of Scouting for boys and Guiding for girls at Fifth Avenue United Church. Scouts Guides Rovers Rangers, RC AF RAF SAR and Canadian Legion attended with prayers, readings, pledges renewal, and Canon Butcher’s address.
Ambassadors Kennedy and lawmakers clash over the lease lend bill aid to Britain. Kennedy argues United States lacks urgent danger to justify surrender of Congress powers. Rep Fish calls for constitutional safeguards while Chairman Bloom accuses Kennedy of unreality. Knudsen warns production limits before 1941 end. Kennedy to testify Tuesday.
Brooks memorial service drew Boy Scouts Girl Guides and Rangers to the Gayety theatre Sunday afternoon in tribute to Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell O M GC MG GCVO KC B LL D The service led by Rev W H MacDonnold and sermon by Rev J H Naylor featured organ music by Lt R W Summerbell and a reaffirmation of promises by Guides and Scouts Guests included Mr and Mrs B E Howe and Mr and Mrs Howe Sr at Gem on Sunday after the ceremony
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