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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1940
Page
3
Finance Minister Isley outlined a broad national effort to enlist every financially able Canadian in subscribing to the next war bonds. He warned against optimism, urging sacrifices across civilian life to fund wartime needs and curb demand amid ongoing conflict.
The Red Star asserts the Greece campaign cannot be seen as a quick Italian success and that Italian command erred. It notes British and Greek bombers affecting Italian operations and warns against overestimating Greek gains while hinting Italy may launch a new offensive.
Sir Nevile Henderson, former British ambassador to Germany, told Ipswich listeners that on September 28, 1938 during the Munich crisis Britain lacked Spitfires. He said only one or two experimental Hurricanes and seven modern anti aircraft guns were available for London's defense, out of an estimated 400 needed.
Educational authorities from most provinces except Alberta gathered in Ottawa to study a Dominion-wide campaign. A national body would coordinate press, radio, cinema, religion, and schools to foster Canadian nationality and peace morale, with a focus on practical participation rather than talk.
William Allen White, chairman of the committee to defend America by aiding the allies, denounces United States false neutrality with Germany at the Union League club. He says the time has come to vote on canceling neutrality laws with Germany and to consider aid to Great Britain, urging a joint resolution for freedom of action against aggressors.
The advisory committee of the Canadian wheat board forms a sub committee from its own members to study 1941 wheat production problems. D G McKenzie of Winnipeg is named chairman. The group will examine plans to address issues of acreage and related challenges.
Canadian First Division officers and men raised 22 250 dollars through voluntary contributions. The money will be presented to Lord Beaverbrook, minister of aircraft production. A large bottle labelled A Blitz Against Fritz stood in the divisional headquarters lobby as passers by dropped in coins.
The United States War Department outlines tentative plans to install underground airplane hangars at military bases recently leased from the British government in exchange for destroyers. The proposal envisions secure, protected storage and rapid aircraft deployment for future operations.
The War Savings Committee reports five month totals June through October amounting to 26 091 680 dollars in Canada. Ontario led in dollar volume with 10 777 715 dollars while British Columbia ranked per capita best at 3 71 dollars. Provinces show varied per capita figures with Quebec and Ontario among the highest overall sales.
Ottawa reports negotiations completed for 18 large ships to be built in Canadian yards on the St Lawrence and Pacific coast for Britain. Production is advancing toward a wartime peak within eight months as a wartime requirements board is created, and Canada plans to produce most gun types and substantial tank outputs next year.
Chief of General Staff Howe warns production will be tested to its limit as Canada expands wartime output. He notes projects will be confined to areas with surplus power and labor, secrecy on figures continues, and entry of women into industry grows. He predicts eight months of rapid expansion and morale test.
Britain reports air forces in Greece and Albania with Australian planes joining their first battle in Egypt's western desert. RAF long range bombers attacked Bari hitting the main jetty and ships near the harbor. One unit moved to base and fought the enemy the same day, downing eight Italian biplanes.
Arthur MacNamara of Winnipeg is named associate deputy minister of labor in Ottawa by Minister Norman McLarty. He moved from Manitoba where he ran public works and labor and later served on loan to the Department of National Defence as chair of the dependents' allowance. MacNamara will work with Dr Bryce M. Stewart, newly appointed deputy minister of labor for the war period.
Dr. Thomas Greenwood of the University of London says in an interview that he does not believe the Nazi invasion of Britain has been cancelled, but merely delayed. His remarks reflect ongoing concern about the threat to Britain during the war.
Gen. Marshall announces release of Sperry bomb sight to the Royal Air Force and negotiations for sale of 20 B-17s and 20 B-24s. The first of 26 B-24s had reached Britain and deliveries expected through March with test operations to assess performance.
London reports Mussolini warned of Italy's triumph but Greece’s resistance fractures Italian prestige instead. The 100 mile front shows Italy bending, Greece gains strategic leverage in the Mediterranean and Britain tight ensconces bases in Greece. Berlin hints big eastern push next spring, while Spain weighs Axis risk and Suez Gibraltar dynamics shift.
The BBC reports Italy cannot repair the crippled fleet in naval yards. Italian warships are built by private firms, so at least one battleship may be moved to Trieste or another private yard, creating obvious hazards.
Prime Minister Churchill said in the House of Commons that the time has not come for an official declaration of war aims. He indicated Britain is seeking a new and better order in Europe but would not spell out objectives now.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police conducted raids in Montreal's east end, detaining several individuals suspected of Communist activity. A quantity of literature was seized amid the operations.
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