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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1943
Page
3
A British pamphlet lists a dozen Axis interrogation tricks used on prisoners of war. It details provocation melodrama third degree and marching methods and notes British resistance and a captured Italian order praising prisoners who give only personal details.
A V Alexander declares the Royal Navy is stronger now than at the war’s start, noting fewer workers in shipyards yet more carriers. He cites replacements for carrier losses and discusses building faster cargo ships to offset imports. He lists six carrier losses and new completions, with plans for two more, asserting naval strength exceeds 1939 levels despite U boats.
A London source reports that Moscow will host the all-Russian skating, swimming and skiing events at Dynamo stadium next month despite wartime strain. Several distant Russian athletes currently at the front are to be granted furloughs to join the tourney.
Prof. J. W. MacEwan of the University’s animal husbandry department spoke at the Saskatchewan Agricultural College Graduates Association meeting. He stressed balanced rations suit each task, noting quantity and quality matter, and that minerals vitamins and other factors influence feeding beyond simple carbs fats and protein.
The London Gazette announced posthumous awarding of the Czechoslovak Military Cross to two Canadian RAF officers. Acting Squadron Leader Robert Clare Bissett of Edmonton DFC and bar is noted as deceased, and Wing Commander Mark Henry Brown of Glenboro Manitoba DFC and bar is cited as killed in action in the Middle East in 1941. Brown is described as an outstanding RAF fighter ace with at least 18 planes to his credit.
Winnipeg. Hon. Douglas Campbell Manitoba minister of agriculture announced a survey of farm labor needs will be undertaken in cooperation with municipalities to boost farm production this year. Details will be announced in about 10 days.
Toronto coal dealers began rationing coal following a telegram from Coal Administrator J McG Stewart in Ottawa. He urged that coal be distributed only where there is real and immediate necessity as Ontario faces a fuel shortage. Lt Col George A Drew pressed Premier Gordon D Conant to use powers under the organization of resources act to address the supply gap.
Economist John Gowans Parker argues Canada can fund a 10 billion dollar postwar federal debt. He calls the national debt a strong security for the country’s postwar era and expresses confidence about Canada’s economic future.
Donald Gordon, chair man of the prices board, urged Canadian consumer branch reps and housewives to curb waste and conserve resources on the home front. He warned inflation remains a constant war risk amid diversions to war production and exports. His message reached over 7,000 officers and committees nationwide.
London reports Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose purchasing the first two Britain war savings certificates at a village post office. Each princess paid one pound for the securities, marking the launch of the sale.
The scarred freighter sunk at Halifax pier on February 7 1942 in a blaze while laden with foodstuffs for Britain. Foundation Maritime raised the ship after five months and began seaworthiness repairs, with one worker dying from gas fumes during the operation.
London reports the king signed a proclamation reducing the draft age for women to 19. Single women born July 1, 1922, to December 31, 1923, may choose war industry work or the armed services or volunteer for nursing before call up. The act now also covers men aged 18 to 46.
London reports Britain ready to introduce bread rationing on short notice if necessary. Food Minister Lord Woolton says reducing wheat consumption while preserving health would lessen the load on shipping for bringing in food.
Reports from diplomatic sources say Germany aims to mobilize up to 2,000,000 men by drafting those previously deemed unfit for front service to serve as garrison troops and desk workers. The plan relies on Sauckel’s Europe wide recruitment while industry shifts to war production due to shortages, rationing, and material constraints.
President Roosevelt and United Nations leaders praised farmers for 1942 food contributions and stressed heavy 1943 production for victory. The radio mobilization message noted pooling resources among nations and shipments from Canada Australia New Zealand and Latin America supporting Britain and Soviet aid.
Moscow reports the Soviet Union and Australia formally established diplomatic relations as Australian minister William Slater presented credentials to Michael Kalinin, chairman of the presidium of the Supreme Soviet.
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