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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1943
Page
4
Finance Minister Tiley warned that temporary gains from higher farm prices would be erased by deflation and price collapse after inflation. He argued price controls protect farmers, unite wartime effort, and avert costly wage disputes, pensions shifts, and a heavier national debt as war ends.
Berlin radio quoted the naval high command claiming many tanker submarines can refuel and repair U boats across the operations area. They described them as swimming hotels able to service submarines wherever they operate, even submerging with the vessels to avoid hostile forces. In Helsinki, gifts of foodstuffs and vitamins arrived from Canadian and American Red Cross units for Russian war prisoners.
Canada announces a new 12 sided nickel named the Victory nickel. The coin, issued January 2, replaces the Beaver nickel from six months earlier. It features the V for Victory and the Victory Torch to symbolize sacrifice and victory.
Ottawa watchers say restrictions on cross border travel may be eased soon as Washington revises its border requirements and Ottawa aligns with a similar approach. British United Press reports the movement for freer travel is led by the American government.
Washington report says United States and Canada finalize methods to maximize 1943 food output for the United Nations. A joint agricultural committee will monitor production and distribution, with emphasis on expanding livestock, reducing feed grain surpluses, and ensuring reserve feed stocks.
Ottawa regional office of the prices board reports indications of considerable butter hoarding.
London reports a new 2000-pound stow bomb deployed by the RAF in several raids on Germany. With a secret braking device it descends slowly and, upon impact, spreads destruction rather than dissipating power downward. The drag is a cap at one end. The RAF described its upward and outward effect as terrific.
Reuters reports from Budapest via Switzerland that Romanian police arrested over 4,000 people and executed 80 after uncovering an Iron Guard plot against Marshal Antonescu. Axis troops guard Bucharest streets with machine guns at key points in the capital.
Sir Nevile Henderson, Britain's senior diplomat and last ambassador to Germany, dies at his London home. Controversial for backing Chamberlain's Munich appeasement in 1938, he published Failure of a Mission in 1940 recounting his Germany experiences and served in the Home Guard since 1841.
Greek officials say about 300 Greeks including generals and officers were transported to Italy in chains from Axis-occupied Greece amid reports that guerrilla actions provoked a renewed terror wave from Italian authorities.
Ottawa discloses a consolidation of the official list of specified persons forbidding Canadians to trade outside enemy territory. The division by country shows 1190 in Spain, with South American totals of 1140 in Chile, 1102 in Peru, and 964 in Argentina.
The Malta fortress endured more bombing than any other site in the war, with 955 enemy aircraft destroyed in 1942. RAF figures show 173 shot down by fighters, 182 lost to anti aircraft fire, and British losses of 295 craft. Malta-based RAF and naval air units attacked 46 convoys and sank or damaged numerous ships while Malta planes dropped 1500 tons on North Africa and Sicily.
Britain plans gradual food ration cuts beginning January 11 to ease shipping space for war materials. Reductions will unfold over six months with minimal immediate notice, as the food ministry says the tighter belts may not be noticeable soon.
British media hailed Roosevelt's congressional address as bold and decisive with BBC relays in 26 languages. Papers noted his pledge to strike Europe hard, the four freedoms, and plans for full employment and social security, stating the speech would shape Allied resolve and future policy.
Ottawa reports that nearly 600,000 Greeks have been fed by Red Cross soup kitchens using Canadian food from Swedish Red Cross shipments. Prince Charles of Sweden notes 76,000 tons of Canadian wheat have reached Greece, plus dried vegetables, powdered milk and medical goods. Islands still lack sufficient food though, with 1,000 tons of Canadian flour delivered by the International Red Cross and only a few weeks of supply remaining.
Winnipeg announces a new office for credit union supervision and Pierre A. Frossais of Lorette is named first supervisor. The minister of agriculture, Hon. Douglas Campbell, notes Manitoba hosts 53 credit union societies.
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