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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1941
Page
3
In a London luncheon, Prime Minister Churchill extols Viscount Halifax as a pivotal envoy to the United States. He warns that Allied success hinges on Anglo American cooperation to defeat totalitarianism, praising Halifax's courage and fidelity and pledging support for the mission.
The article details a massive defence budget call of over 17.4 billion dollars for 1942 amid a world at war. It notes Roosevelt's plan to devote about 10.8 billion to national defence with a projected deficit near 9.2 billion and a public debt reaching 58.37 billion by mid-1942. It excludes aid costs to Britain, Greece, and China, which could total up to 10 billion in future appropriations. Congressional leaders caution on final cash outlay for aid.
Fred L. Quincke of the University of Saskatchewan argues Canada could ease farm problems by producing hulless barley and hulless oats for export. He cites large European imports of feed crops and estimates Canada could capture a substantial share, boosting western farmers’ income by up to 90 million dollars annually through higher protein feeds. The expert notes protein content as key and compares Canada’s success in wheat to potential feed quality gains.
Almost all the 250 or 300 enemy internees who sailed from an east coast Canadian port for England are labeled grade Cc or refugee types, internment officials said. Most are men released from camps to join the British auxiliary military pioneer corps doing salvage work after air raids. Others return to normal jobs in the United Kingdom after being deemed not a menace to the state.
Windsor Ontario David Croll former mayor joins the Essex Scottish Regiment as a private and has been commissioned as an officer. The notice states he completed officer training school at Sandhurst and that his family was notified.
Neville Vincent of Tata Sons Bombay states India will send substantial supplies and materials to support Britain in the war. He spoke in an interview as wartime logistics and cooperation expand.
Lord Baden-Powell, 83, founder of the Boy Scout movement and a veteran officer, died at his Nyeri home Kenya Colony after years devoted to peace. He led Scouts from 1910 after retiring from the British Army and served in Africa during the Boer War.
The New York Herald Tribune cautiously approves the Red Cross relief to unoccupied France while warning the plan could aid Nazi aims. It says the limited relief helps victims yet risks tolerating terror, noting Britain’s lack of reciprocal aid and condemning Nazi blackmail in human misery.
A London despatch relayed by the BBC cites a Royal Air Force officer in Egypt saying it is premature to claim the war is over but the western desert campaign is very near the end of the road. He notes rising RAF confidence, ongoing air reinforcements, and air superiority over Italian forces as British fighters push into Libya and the Mediterranean.
The air ministry announced the Botha twin engined torpedo bomber is off the full secret list of British warplanes. It can now be named but no production or combat details are yet permitted. The Botha is a two engine high wing monoplane by Blackburn for general reconnaissance and torpedo work. It uses Perseus engines with a 59 ft span and 50 ft 11 in length.
The labor ministry announced Britain’s unemployed totaled 705,279 on December 1940 the lowest since records began in 1921. The December figure shows a decline of about 86,000 from November.
The London Gazette reports Mary Cornish awarded the Order of the British Empire for meritorious service while guiding children in a lifeboat from the torpedoed Maer City of Benares. Fourth Officer Ronald Cooper led a lifeboat with 46 people after eight days at sea. he receives civil OBE. Annie Ryan and Edward Richardson receive commendations.
The Australian war cabinet ordered immediate formation and training of an armored division for the Australian Imperial Force. It will consist of two armored brigades and division troops, with tanks and most armored vehicles manufactured in Australia, at a cost of several million pounds.
Canada plans to train 100000 partially skilled men and boys for war industry in 1941 with three month courses. The program will provide allowances to support families and uniform wage scales once trainees enter industry. Training centers will also prepare army personnel in trades, with night classes and renewed instructor recruitment from retired workers.
Ottawa announced new contracts replacing the original Bren gun manufacturing pacts with John Inglis Co. to give the government greater control over production. The government will operate the armament side for a management fee while commercial operations remain under Inglis ownership.
The national war savings committee chairman said citizens who bought up to the 1940 six month limit may buy in 1941 without waiting a year. Individuals and non profits may purchase subscriptions with a cash value up to $480 during the current year.
The munitions and supply department announces five construction contracts worth 383000. Included is a 15000 heating system contract for the wireless training school in Calgary awarded to Waterman Waterbury Mfg Co Ltd Regina with completion expected in February.
The department of education announced it discourages school children from corresponding with children in other lands. It warned such pen friendships could aid the enemy by obtaining information and spreading Nazi propaganda.
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