05 Jul 1941
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1941
Page
1
British bombers struck the Axis advance base and supply port at Tripoli Libya causing ships damaged while fires and explosions were seen along the waterfront. Attacks also hit Beirut and Syria airfields as the RAF Middle East command reported.
South Africa captured the King George V trophy at the 1940 National Rifle Association miniature contest with an aggregate 245 544 points and an 81 848 per man average. Canada Britain and India failed to qualify as entrants totaled 15 332 with South Africa posting the only national team of 8 000 marksmen and earning the trophy.
A Western-bound motor tourist at the Chamber of Commerce asked W. T. Bannan for the simplest way back to the United States. He said it was his first visit to the country and that it would likely be his last, citing the poor condition of the Alberta and Saskatchewan roads west of this point as the reason for his attitude.
Regina business leaders push for a prairie route in the proposed United States Alaska highway. A letter signed by Alex Aitken secretary treasurer of the United States Canada Prairie Highway Association asks the local Chamber of Commerce to endorse resolutions urging the Dominion government to press for the route. The chamber already supports the prairie route and is expected to back the request at its next meeting.
The report converts into 2 percent units and ranks 100 top units. South Africa earned 71 places, Britain 11, and India 1. Canada places include Bassano Public School Cadet Corps in Busauno, Alta.
Moscow July 5 AP The Red army reports smashing a great German effort to cross the Berezina river a strategic barrier on the road to Moscow German drives along the Minsk Moscow highway were repelled with heavy losses Russian communique says fighting raged along a 500 mile front from Dvinsk to Tarnopol with heavy tank and aircraft action and a withdrawal near Lepel while asserting success at other sectors.
German high command claims its forces crossed the Berezina and reached the Dnieper banks, implying a 300 mile advance toward Moscow through Lithuania and Latvia, while Russian reports say Berezina battles remain costly and the Stalin line holds. The Red Army reports heavy German artillery and machine gun fire in brutal river fighting.
The article assesses the Nazi Red War and Britain's potential to prolong the conflict. It argues Hitler cannot secure a smashing 1941 victory over Britain this year as the eastern effort grows too large, while Britain gains chances to strike back even if Russia collapses.
The Navy Ministry reports the Australian destroyer Waterhen sunk in the Mediterranean after bombing damage while in tow. The 1,100 ton vessel built in 1918 with 184 officers and men aboard suffered no fatalities.
Citizens weigh the city owned plant's future as they debate increasing power capacity. Proposals include selling to a large corporation, adding diesel units, or building multiple small auxiliary plants to reach 1000 to 5000 KVA.
Allied troops reportedly reached the Turkish border at Kamechlie while advancing along the Mosul railway, cutting off the northeast corner of Syria. Dispatches say the thrust could be a pincer with a southern attack to sever Syria from Turkey.
City Hall reports no steps taken to rebuild the ball park grandstand. Unofficial info says insurance on the destroyed grandstand covers only $1,000, with current rebuilding costs far above that amount.
British daylight raids struck Lille France hitting steel and engineering works with strong fighter escort. Another raid targeted Abbeville railway yards while a 4000-ton German vessel off the Belgian coast received a direct hit. Night operations attacked Brest Lorient and ships at sea with several German warships.
Two Congdon Shows trains and one train road with high priced race horses will pass through the city early Sunday morning on their way to the Stam pede in Calgary. Officials note the trains will not resemble romantic circus trains but are CPR trains. The trains left Brandon this morning.
Two RAF men walked out of Calgary bound at 10 23 a.m. luck to them. South Saskatchewan river muddy yet swimmers cool. Construction on the Canadian Legion addition proceeds well. Edmonton coroner's jury returns open verdict in Moise Courchene death at St Albert after June 18 car crash.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden reaffirms Britain’s resolve to destroy Hitler and what he stands for. He says Britain will not negotiate under any circumstances and calls for all who will help finish the job, warning against relaxing vigor even if the war extends to Russia.
Dispatches report the German and Finnish assault on the Russian base at Hango on the southwest coast of Finland. Russians reportedly withdrew from several islands near the fortress. The bulletin notes wartime devastation and confirms fatalities among other incidents.
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