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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
4
Canadian women fill diverse war industry roles as men go to fight. About 239 565 women work in war industries out of 1 104 000 workers, with women driving streetcars and buses, servicing engines, building trains, and packing for overseas. Older women join sewing and assembly lines while supervising rest rooms, showing high willingness to work anywhere.
The North Pacific Planning Project reports Alaska may transform after World War II into a major tourist destination. Plans include linking the Alaska highway from Edmonton to Fairbanks with trunk lines and hundreds of miles of railways to seaports and inland centers, plus new seaports and aerial highway junctions connecting Russia and Asia. New airports already dot Alaska.
A 10 year old girl from New Westminster British Columbia wrote to the Allied commander in chief in North Africa seeking to reach her father, a Canadian Army quartermaster sergeant. The reply promised to try to locate him and forward the message.
A playful remark notes a polar bear enjoys cold baths without boasting. The line highlights the bear's privacy and resilience in icy habitats, conveying a lighthearted animal observation.
The Infantry Training Centre at Shilo Manitoba runs Under Fire drills through three stages in trenches and crawls. Officers trained in Britain and Canada guide recruits to endure bombardment and maintain weapon condition. Night demonstrations and gas drill test endurance as trainees learn to protect and advance under fire.
Sir P Mitchell Governor of Fiji salutes American forces for liberating the Gilbert Islands by destroying a fortress once deemed impregnable. He mourns allied and American lives lost and honours the gallant achievement.
Outdoor lighting at night gives comfort to Canadian soldiers returning from battlefronts. They find such lights uncommon in war zones and it remains a notable source of interest and pleasure for veterans.
The Dominion Government's Trans-Canada Air Lines Lancaster aircraft carried over 60 thousand pounds of mail between Montreal and Great Britain for Canada's armed forces overseas. The Royal Air Force security police helped load mail in the passenger cabin and nose areas while Miss Lena Desjardins, a TCA employee, assisted in loading. Letters from Canadian soldiers are valued for morale as the service also transports passengers and material for war needs.
A prominent coal man notes coal is essential in the present Canadian war effort. He argues Canadians recognize coal keeps homes warm and must be conserved. He stresses coal plays a role in every battle of the war.
A public note on censorship discusses an anonymous censor who hides names and details in letters. It praises occasional explanatory messages and even small acts of generosity to a soldier’s family. The piece links coal’s value to war efforts and industrial production, highlighting coal derived plastics and chemicals used in war matériel and everyday goods.
Newly released diary of Acting Officer Nobu Tatsuguchi found on Attu by RCAF Sgt. R. W. Sanders recounts his actions during the May 12 to May 29 1943 American assault. It notes his last days eating a single fried thistle described as a delicacy and orders patients to die by their own hand. The record, translated for Edmonton relatives, covers his medical training in Angwin California and service in the Japanese army.
At Chicago's Pullman-Standard Aircraft Division nine deaf workers assemble aircraft wings in a shift where they use sign language learned by supervisor Louis Rehak. They signal attention by tapping a wing and halt work from vibration feedback. In their first year none missed a day, and teammates help each other correct errors, showing strong team cohesion.
The British merchant navy was urged to volunteer for Western invasion duties with seamen replying that it is part of the day's work. National Union of Seamen reports that all but about 100 men answered affirmatively and ready to supply ships for the cross channel effort.
Advertisement notes four smocked embroidery transforms a plain dirndl into a smart frock. Pattern 7711 with dress pieces is offered for two cents, send to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper, 175 McDermot Ave. Include name and address and pattern number. Delivery may take longer due to slow pattern delivery.
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