13 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1940
Page
1
President Roosevelt plans peace ideas including a European customs group and trading revisions despite German rebuffs. Air activity persists on the Western Front and North Sea. Failed English raids and sinkings depress Germanys living standard. Finns deter Russian forces, lifeboat rescues total 187 since war start. Leonard Pearce sunk off the west coast with 40 crew saved ashore by cable.
New York report says President Roosevelt weighs a peace move tied to forming a European customs group. Advisers study using economic lines to boost trade among major manufacturers and small supplying powers, with finance to aid nations adopting orthodox trade standards.
Finns report encirclements of Russian forces on two fronts with 15 000 to 20 000 marooned in Salle area and flanks battered near Loimola. Russians push 30 000 to 40 000 reinforcements from Kandalaksha to Sala while a main body remains 25 miles from Sulla. Russian planes bomb Gulf of Bothnia region injuring women. Gen Vinogrudow reportedly disappeared after defeat at Suomussalmi. Prisoners say he walked into the forest with few troops. British wartime ministry notes 25 cases.
A fragment notes a lease from the American steamer Moormarson amid detention at a control point. It mentions shipping to Pinland once viability is confirmed, with unspecified tax and custody details ongoing.
Four ships were sunk yesterday including the Argentine Bahia Blanca near Ireland, likely after a collision with an iceberg while attempting to run the blockade. The oil laden Eloso, in a west coast convoy, had three drowned and eight injured. Survivors were rescued by warships as German aircraft bombed Aberdeen trawlers Burnbanks and Dandolo on the northeast coast.
Sharp air fighting over the western front continues in cold dry weather with numerous dogfights between Allied and German planes. Observers in Luxemburg saw a multi-plane engagement east of the Moselle. French night communique notes artillery activity on both sides and a downed enemy reconnaissance craft within Allied lines. Canadian General McNaughton witnessed combined British tank and infantry exercises as Indian forces stay near the forward zone. A Brussels message reports German planes over Belgium with anti aircraft and fighters. Government to protest to Germany.
An RAF Seastal patrol clubbed a German bomber over the North Sea. After repeated attacks the enemy retreated with rear guns silenced and flaps down while British gunners maintained fire. The German pilot then vanished into clouds.
German planes resumed activity over the British coast this morning. One Heinkel bomber reportedly appeared over the Yorkshire coast but British fighters chased it to sea. Another German aircraft flew over the Suffolk coast as anti aircraft fire opened. The Thames estuary area also saw heavy anti air fire.
A German worker’s living standard has fallen below all known levels amid severe winter hardships. The Nazi regime reportedly uses a state controlled truck system with payment in goods. Goering and Funk’s plans face a labor shortage despite 10,000 Polish prisoners. Discussions suggest sending German experts to Russia to exploit and transport materials, with aims to appease Italy and bolster arms shipments.
In Adelaide Police Court nurse Adelaide, with a troubled family background, admitted planning to die after obtaining poison kept by her father. Constable Sehlen testified she sat on a jetty at Glenelg, then walked to Coorow and drank poison. a bottle was knocked from her hands by a constable. A medical certificate cited emotional distress. she was bailed to keep the peace for 12 months.
Adelaide Friday reports progress in coalition talks between the Menzies Government and the Country Party. Prime Minister Menzies and Country Party leader A G Cameron expect an official statement, with Cameron delaying a Western Australia tour to resume talks. Cameron pressed for five portfolios. Menzies offered four, and negotiations paused for a few days.
A motor car and tram collided at Fisher street and Fullarton road in Fullarton injuring five occupants from a Solomon town family. They were taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital with head injuries and abrasions. Mrs Rainsford, wife of Cyril Rainsford, formerly stationed in Pirie, was among the injured. Betty Williams suffered concussion. Brian Williams was taken to Children’s Hospital.
Tenders may be called next month for a maternity ward at Pirie Hospital as part of two major projects planned for the current financial year. The maternity ward at Pirie Hospital is to cost £17,000 and £27,000 is allocated for a new hospital for Wallaroo. Mr. W. Lindsay is named as architect.
The report notes a near four shillings per bushel price to Britain with fob quotes and steady board prices. It cites a prior discussion of a large deal with Japanese interests in October at 3/3 a bushel fob. Australian wheat quotes edged up on the London market with Manitoba and other regions firming alongside.
A second straight hearing ended without a unanimous verdict as the Azon maintenance case failed to reach agreement. Mrs Mary Mia Axon of Pirie West sought maintenance against her husband, Now Wat, with the court noting no possibility of consensus among the justices. The judge suggested government action may be needed to address the lack of unanimity in such cases.
Silver advanced in London with spot and forward prices rising for standard 1/10 silver. Tin declined again as buyers faced lower spot prices and forward bids. UK market quotes show downward shifts in several tin lines while silver gains appeared across spot and forward terms.
Police drag the Murray River for a man believed to have jumped in after leaving hat and coat on the bank near the pumping station. A letter signed John McPherson warned of his intent and named a woman in Adelaide who could explain his action.
The twelfth bakers town solicitation raised £92 3s, bringing Pirie Red Cross Fund total to over £670. A conference of affiliated union representatives at Waterside Smelters discussed federation matters and lead bonus, with only essential issues to be addressed.
Floods in Katherine township saturate vast inland areas with 20 inches of rain in four days. Linesmen push across waterlogged routes to repair the overland line north toward Pine Creek as Katherine River forms a huge lagoon. Rail embankments broke, isolating communities. air and radio links to Darwin maintain emergency contact while cattle losses loom.
The Queensland Cricket Association secretary said the State is eager to secure Clarrie Grimmett for the next season. Queensland would bid high and offer far more than his current salary to entice the renowned cricketer.
Thr Hobbels interview conducted by Lathrop Stoddard for the North American Newspaper Alliance features Goebbels defending Nazi policy. He criticizes British aims, claims Allies seek nothing to gain while Germany faces discipline under pressure, and asserts dictatorship as the reality of Germany.
Mrs L Revell and daughter Leonie visited Pirie from Alberton as guests of Mrs J Maly and Mrs MA Kearns. Various locals were noted at Pirie Hospital and the Post Office, with appointments and leave from Sydney, Glenelg, and Adelaide. Chief changes include Rev Williamson arriving to lead St Andrew's Church and postal service appointments.
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