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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1942
Page
3
The throne speech announced a plebiscite on military service and a broad national mobilization. It described extended conscription, increased armed forces, and expanded overseas deployment with government powers to raise resources and manpower for a total war effort.
British sources say Moscow ready to strike along a broad front from Kharkov to the Sea of Azov after Mozhaisk loss. Fresh Soviet troops trained for months may be deployed instantly as observers foresee renewed offensives from Leningrad to the south and a push to the Crimea and Donets basin. The Moscow radio notes Nazi losses in six months exceed 300 000 killed and 1 100 planes.
Dr Hu Shih, Chinese ambassador to the United States, said in an interview that a Separate peace with Japan might be conceivable. He criticized Sun Fo for impatience and impetuosity amid conflicting statements about China’s dealings with Japan. London reported 1.4 million American troops landed in Britain. Lord Maugham warned that any attack on Britain would come after Hitler stabilizes in Russia and before U.S. aid could arrive.
In London the Cross of Liberation for Free French bravest fighters has been pinned on over 150 soldiers sailors and airmen. The award carries the Croix de Guerre with palm automatically.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Gordon Lang, will retire from office on March 31. The King has approved the resignation following a special commission’s recommendation. Lang has served as Archbishop since July 27, 1928, and seeks a younger successor for postwar planning.
Canada joins Australia in demanding a seat on Allied military councils. Maj. Gen. M. A. Pope, vice chief of the general staff, is the highest ranking officer assigned to Washington. Canada wants representation on raw materials and allocations committees as plans for UN cooperation are outlined in Washington.
London reports the Admiralty is considering pocket aircraft carriers like Japan’s in the Pacific. In Parliament, Sir Victor Warrender replied that neither construction of such craft nor conversion of merchantmen can be overlooked.
A Washington article notes a military survey describing Japan's army as a close copy of German doctrine. Lt. Scofield cites that Japan is well fed and equipped, with many weapons reflecting German training. He adds emphasis on bayonets and swords as essential, and that much material is old fashioned yet plentiful.
London Reuters dispatch from New Delhi reports 1,102 dead and 1,650 wounded from Japanese air raids on Rangoon December 23 and 25, Burma's capital, as World War II actions intensify in the region.
Dr. H. C. Best, co discoverer of insulin and head of physiology at the University of Toronto, now serves as a surgeon lieutenant commander in the Canadian Navy. A Great War veteran, he focuses on scientific medical issues affecting sailors.
The War Measures Act order in council tables reinstatement rights for Canadian Women's Army Corps members. Though not part of the regular forces, they gain civil employment reinstatement protections under the new regulations.
Four Markerville men Archibald Allen John Smith Allen William Alexander Allen and half-brother Aller Stewart Ramage traveled to Calgary to sign Attestation papers after passing medicals in Red Deer. Three brothers already serve overseas. The men were attested following notification of acceptance.
The department of munitions and supply announced a prohibition on using all wrought and cast bronze metal for cabinet builders and furniture hardware, with the exception of interior lock parts, effective after March 1.
Ottawa officials predict rising wheat use for pig and other livestock feed as grain prices favor feeding over selling. Domestic wheat needs expected at 140 million bushels this year, up from 125 million last year, aided by wartime production drives and bulletin guidance on feeding wheat with other feeds.
Air Secretary Sir Archibald Sinclair told the House of Commons that the army will organize the greatest possible offensive force for Europe while Air Force units take command of ground defence on airfields under army direction. Critics accused the plan of muddled command and questioned feasibility amid past airfield losses.
Two Canadian bomber pilots from 9% Squadron received high decorations for daylight attacks on German battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst at Brest. Flt Lt John Goodair Mackid of Calgary earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Sgt Paul Finnle Marin of Ottawa the Distinguished Flying Medal. Both led formations facing heavy anti aircraft fire and enemy fighters, with precise runs over targets. Mackid studied at the University of Alberta and Washington University. Marin was a former schoolteacher who joined the RCAF in 1940.
In Victoria the B C legislature adopted the address in reply to the throne speech approving the Liberal Conservative coalition government. The session saw passage of 2443 and 432 measures supporting the coalition aligned with Liberal and Conservative factions.
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