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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1940
Page
3
Britain pledges to aid Sweden if German forces invade while ruling out occupying Lulea or Kiruna mines. Allies seek to block Hitler from controlling iron ore. Narvik remains key for Sweden corridor. Kremlin stance unclear as observers weigh Balkan shifts and Italian policy amid ongoing WWII tensions.
The foreign exchange control board will issue display cards for merchants catering to tourists who accept United States money at the official premium. The move supports Canada’s drive to attract US visitors this year and ease their stay. Canadians at US border enjoy easy travel both ways while travel bureau boosts funding and advertising to promote tourism.
Canadian domestic postage is unlikely to rise during wartime while British rates increase. Empire rates may move to align with the UK rate rise from three to five cents, likely by mutual agreement. If raised, it will be the first time since 1915 the empire rate exceeds the Canadian rate for ordinary letters.
The Norwegian Telegraph Bureau reports the German battleship Gneisenau sunk early in the Norway occupation during an Oslofjord assault. Hit twice at 1400 yards by Oskarborg fort guns and torpedoes, she tried to beach but sank rapidly. Sister ship Scharnhorst was damaged April 9 off Norway.
A German Heinkel seaplane landed at a British port and was seized by two Norwegian airmen who removed the swastikas and painted it with Norwegian colors to pass British defenses. Twelve days earlier three Norwegians escaped from Germans in a naval seaplane and reached Britain, where they have since fought over Norway and faced German anti aircraft fire.
A party of young officers from the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve begins training with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on the south coast in England. They will stay with the Royal Navy for the war duration. Further batches from Canada are expected to follow, with the Dominion providing pay and allowances.
Bucharest reports Roumania has begun a gigantic fort and road building drive. Engineers and technicians of all ages must report on May 3 to support fortress construction and new routes for motorized troop movement amid a housing materials boom challenging the housing industry.
The 12.667 billion pound budget presented by Sir John Simon sparked debate in the House of Commons. Critics questioned whether the measures were severe enough while noting Britain’s tax burden remained lighter than France’s with allies’ sacrifices in mind.
Trans-Canada Airlines reported higher March revenue from passenger traffic than any month except last August. Passenger count reached 3 169 with air mail at 47187 pounds, up 3 036 pounds from February. Express shipments rose 41 percent in volume and 62 percent in weight, boosting total express revenue 66 percent. Flights cover nearly 14 000 miles daily in revenue service, over 5 million miles yearly. Staff expanded to 119 captains 35 first officers 17 trainees and 41 stewardesses.
The government inaugurates a compulsory savings scheme after wartime hardships for temp workers. Five percent deductions apply to salaries of all temporary employees hired since the start of the second Great War. About 3,000 workers are already covered.
London reports indicate Britain may adopt a purchase levy similar to Canada's sales tax. Canada has taxed wholesale and direct-to-retailer sales since 1920, yielding 141.9 million dollars in 1937-38. Officials expect a lower rate than Canada’s eight percent.
Robert C. Stanley president of the International Nickel Company of Canada states there is no chance any Canadian nickel will reach Germany. He claims no shipments are sent without permits from Ottawa and British government approval. He adds Russia has not received nickel from Canada since last May and only one shipment went to Japan before the war.
London reports from British newspapers sketch the Norwegian campaign in war terms. Analysts warn of risks from German air attacks and the peril of disembarkation in fjords, while stressing that air bases and air superiority are crucial before a decisive Allied push.
London reports say the government will strengthen defence regulations to curb subversive actions by small Fascist and Communist groups. Home Secretary Sir John Anderson indicated Britain may outlaw the Communist party, study the legality of banning it, and even consider interning MPs if necessary, with consultations to follow before action.
The government announced two million men under arms excluding the Royal Navy Marines mercantile marine and Royal Air Force. Armies in France and the Middle East are steadily augmented and national reserves in police civil defence civil transport and war industry workers form a large manpower pool. Average British soldier age cited as 26. Conscription foundations enable rapid training of raw recruits up to the limit of manpower. The process will continue as long as manpower remains.
Iceland requests that all communications be addressed to Reykjavik, signaling a shift from Danish representation and its view of becoming a separate member of the League of Nations.
Representatives of more than 1,000 natives gathered at Umtata in the Union of South Africa and unanimously approved a resolution expressing their loyalty to King George. The event highlighted broad support for the monarchy among local communities.
The Roumanian government decreed amnesty for about 1000 political prisoners. It covers all persons held for belonging to illegal military organizations.
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