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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1941
Page
3
Ottawa reports the munitions and supply department has orders totaling 1,500,100 dollars for Canadian and British governments. The year shows rapid expansion in staffing, plant construction, shipbuilding, aircraft output, weapons, and armament programs aimed at wartime production and readiness.
The Japanese newspaper Hachi criticized the tripartite pact for not offering Japan enough protection against Soviet Russia. It said Japan cannot chant support for the three powers while the Soviet threat looms to its rear. Germany’s separate deals with Russia were cited as unfair advantages.
Navy Minister Angus L Macdonald praised the Royal Canadian Navy in a Toronto Canadian Club address. He cited a cruiser Prince Henry sinking two enemy merchant vessels after the enemy scuttled them, and noted fires could not be extinguished. He traced growth from 1909 to 17 000 officers and men and 197 ships, with plans for 27 000 and 4100 ships by March 31 1942, lauding western sailors for their valor.
Lord Halifax called Hitler’s invasion of Yugoslavia and Greece violent theft and murder. He argued Yugoslav resistance pushes Britain and allies “on the threshold of great events.” He blamed Mussolini for a hastened war and urged peacelike relations to deter future conflict.
President Camacho decreed expropriating twelve merchant vessels, ten Italian and two German, seized by the Mexican navy at Tampico and Vera Cruz. Crews must be placed aboard immediately to restore coastwise and international trade. Claims will be settled after the war. Foreign ministers to be notified at once.
Justice Minister Lapointe announced a pay increase for Royal Canadian Mounted Police personnel effective April 1 1941. Constables up to 2.25 a day, corporals 0.50, sergeants 0.75, assistant commissioners 1.25, with parties in the House of Commons expressing approval and applause.
President Roosevelt said he would ask Congress to approve legislation allowing the United States to purchase Danish ships currently docked in American ports. This move aims to expand national maritime assets and strengthen naval readiness.
Col. Frank Knox commends U S press for not reporting the arrival of a British warship, saying the lease-lead act makes the United States a repair base for British vessels. He calls such reporting potentially valuable to German enemies and urges continued discretion.
Britain reports rising Atlantic losses during March with 150,700 tons in week ending March 2 and 146,098 tons the week ending March 16. Admiralty notes ongoing Battle of the Atlantic may decide the war and stresses merchant seamen and Royal Navy endurance. Britain says 200 million gross tons of shipping sent since war start, most arriving unmolested.
The United States rushed war supplies to Yugoslavia and Greece after Cordell Hull called Germanys Balkan invasion barbaric and pledged materiel aid as speedily as possible. Shipments likely to start across the Atlantic from American ports and include 75 millimeter guns machine guns mortars ammunition bombs and other Army stock.
The Great Western and the London Midland and Scottish railways closed a passenger route between Britain and Eire for safety reasons. An alternate route is in effect. Navicerts will be required for all goods shipped to Eire from neutral countries outside the European zone starting May 1, per the economic warfare ministry.
London reports Norwegian forces will operate four U S destroyers turned over to Britain. Trygve Lie, Norway's foreign minister, says the destroyers will be named after towns sharing names in both nations.
Lt Col G Harold Rogers told Ottawa Rotary clubs that German air forays over Iceland were aimed at breaking monotony for Canadian troops. Rogers, who commands an Ottawa unit there, said Nazis made a couple of visits and a rear gunner was believed killed on one raid. He noted the troops welcomed the sorties and hoped for a return engagement.
Ottawa announces a nationwide recruit drive for 1941 to bolster Canada’s armed forces. Army cap up to 72000, air force about 35000, navy about 9000. radio technicians needed 2500 to operate new anti air craft tech, age 18 to 45. Matching reserve and active units by province urged. Navy seeks marine engineers, motor mechanics, shipwrights, cooks and other tradesmen with openings and waiting lists.
London premier Winston Churchill warned Nazi forces threaten Britain and allied support. He insisted the Battle of the Atlantic is the main theater, with German subs and raiders pushing toward American shores. He listed four dangers: the Atlantic, the Balkans, potential invasion of Britain, and Africa threatening Egypt and the Suez lifeline.
Italy reports total casualties and prisoners from Africa up to early 191? including Eritrea Ethiopia and Libya. The ministry lists 283,195 total Italian losses across Libya Eritrea Ethiopia Somaliland and Albania theatres with 2,966 British losses to Feb 23.
In Alexandria, Gen. Charles De Gaulle, Free French leader, says Free French troops may participate in Balkan fighting. He hopes they join the battle of the Balkans and possibly travels there. He warns of a strong German push but believes Balkan resistors will not regret their stance.
The Royal Canadian Air Force said Air Marshal W A Bishop will depart soon for Los Angeles to address a chamber of commerce gathering this week.
Leighton McCarthy becomes permanent Canadian minister to Washington after the death of Loring Christie, who had served as acting minister during his illness.
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