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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1941
Page
1
In reports from London and Ankara, German raids night bombing London and Dover Strait. Weygand and Darlan clash over North African troops fate. Latakia base planned to shield Syria and enable Cyprus attack, with German subs seen near Beirut.
Batavia June 7 AP The government of the Netherlands East Indies rejected yesterday key sections of Japan's demands for large shares of the islands rubber oil and tin. Negotiators Kenkichi Yoshizawa and J. Van Hook held a 90 minute talk. Yoshizawa said agreement will be very difficult and observers noted the Indies sought to preserve normal trade while prioritizing British and United States needs.
Ottawa June 7 Fisheries Minister Michaud announced Britain will purchase about 1,200,000 cases of Canadian canned salmon in 1941. He said information shows the Ministry of Food in Britain is prepared to buy roughly two thirds of Canada's maximum 1941 canned salmon production.
No public ceremony at No 34 SFTS air base as first group of a-1 pilots graduates. Officials cite training demands and lean camp staff to run the base efficiently. Rain downtown noted as a cloudburst. bureau reports light rain on the western boundary and crops like wheat and coarse grains show moisture and good pasture conditions in southeastern Alberta.
London dispatch says two Axis supply ships of about 5,000 tons each were set afire and probably destroyed in a daylight British air raid off the coast of Holland. The Air Ministry reported the raid inflicted no losses on the British bombers.
Kingston Ontario marks fifty years since Sir John A. Macdonald's death with a solemn park ceremony. Prime Minister Mackenzie King and other leaders discuss his role in founding modern Canada as Kingston residents recall his long parliamentary influence.
Canada’s Victory Loan nears halfway as 61,475 Canadians bought bonds, totaling 41,150,750 in one day. The nationwide cash subscribed since opening day reached 231,118,700 with city results showing Calgary 52.72 percent of quota and Ottawa 23.36 percent, while Alberta towns including Drumheller and Carbon exceed 100 percent.
The Earl of Suffolk died in a German air raid while described as rescuing valuable scientific secrets from enemy hands. A government report details his dangerous journey through occupied territory to save a vital chemical and a second secret chemical, plus a bag of diamonds from Paris.
Interpretation by Kirk Simpson suggests German air forces quitting Sicily may shift Axis strategy in the Mediterranean. Possible redivision of effort hints at focus on Crete Dodecanese and Greek bases, risking Italy as main bridgehead against Egypt. Arrival of Nazi planes aided Libyan advance and the Libyan thrust continues.
Subscriptions for Medicine Hat and Redcliff totalled 172000 dollars when banks closed Friday night. Victory Loan bonds attract 255 subscribers with the $100 bond most popular. Those with larger savings buy the $500 and $1,000 issues as a patriotic duty or for better interest.
25 Years Ago French surrender Fort Vaum Verdun to German troops. Bulgarian forces drive back in sharp engagement with French on Greek frontier. German destroyers chased into port off Zeebrugge. Russians capture Buczacz on the Strypa. French halt German attack east of the Meuse.
The 2nd Battalion S.A.R. plans a regimental church parade and platoon sports day at the ball park starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The public is invited to attend and witness drumhead proceedings.
British East and West African troops crossed the Omo River in southern Ethiopia at two points and captured the town of Albalti with 2,000 prisoners and all Italian defenses in the region, British headquarters announced.
The Daily Express front page today cites an Istanbul correspondent quoting a German source who alleged the Crete attack was a dress rehearsal for an invasion of neutral Ireland. A prominent German contact reportedly said Crete was a precursor to operations against Britain to sever transatlantic links.
The Post Office announces adjusted hours on Monday June 9 as King’s Birthday statutory holiday. Public lobby open until 6 p.m. and mail wickets open 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Morning delivery to be made by letter carriers.
Ambassador Winant told Vice-President Wallace and Senate leaders Britain is confident it can hold the Suez canal and prevent the Mediterranean from falling under Nazi control. He had a two hour closed briefing with the VP and Senators, presenting a more hopeful British morale and war prospects than some expected.
London June 7 The Daily Herald reports Director-General Sir Walter Monkton handed in a provisional resignation to take effect if the ministry’s status is not improved. The Times calls the ministry notoriously overstaffed with 2309 employees plus censors, lacking real political power or weapons to support its vast organization.
A rising theft wave reports two missing cars, a grey coupe license 87 697 and another vehicle. Brooks police stopped Norman Curtiss three hours after the first theft and court proceedings continue as they seek remand. Banff April attendance surges 400 percent versus 1940.
Toronto Street School last night hosted the annual work display for grades 7 to 9, featuring household economics and general shop projects. Miss Berneice MacFarlane and Robert Byron highlighted student efforts in clay, wood, electrical work, cooking, sewing, and a new home making apartment. A paint shop is under construction and 178 girls and 160 boys are enrolled in the programs.
In Cardiff England defeated Wales 3-2 after a second half rally. England netted twice after the break as Hagan’s goal and a late hook shot by Wales’ spark plug provided the key moments. Preston North End clinched the north regional title with a 6-1 win over Liverpool.
Final figures show 888 farmers representing 300 land owners come under the Wheat Acreage Bonus plan in the Hat area. The note mentions unemployment insurance forms available at the Post Office and a street-level scene on Bel fast street.
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