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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1943
Page
3
The pamphlet details Axis interrogation tricks used on British POWs to elicit military data. It outlines provocation, melodrama, third degree, marching, and fear tactics, noting the strong British response of silence and citing an Italian order praising POWs for refusing to disclose information.
Russian sportsmen are slated to participate in an upcoming London event despite ongoing tensions. Officials confirm a full American and European team presence, signaling a major international competition despite political friction.
Toronto coal dealers began rationing coal following a telegraph request by Coal Administrator J McG Stewart of Ottawa. Dealers say only real and immediate need should receive coal with about a month of anthracite supply in the city. Lt Col George A Drew urged Premier Gordon Conant to take immediate action.
Prof J W G MacEwan of the University of Saskatchewan urged balanced farm animal rations at the Saskatchewan Agricultural College Graduates Association meeting. He said rationing must balance quantity and quality, with minerals vitamins and other factors shaping adequate diets for tasks.
London reports Admiral A Y Alexander asserts the Royal Navy is stronger than in 1939. He cites fewer workers yet more bow and carrier replacements including Indomitable Formidable Victorious Illustrious Inde fatigueble and Implacable. He notes heavy U boat attacks and claims overall naval strength remains greater than pre war.
The London Gazette reports two Canadian RAF officers awarded the Czechoslovak Military Cross posthumously. Acting Squadron Leader Robert Clare Bissett of Edmonton died in service, and Wing Commander Mark Henry Brown of Glenboro Manitoba, killed in the Middle East in 1641, credited with at least 28 aerial victories.
Winnipeg report states Manitoba minister of agriculture Douglas Campbell announced a cooperative survey of farm labor needs with municipalities to boost 1940 production. Details to be released in about ten days.
Ottawa. Donald Gordon chair man of the prices board told consumer branch representatives nationwide that every housewife and consumer must play a part in fighting inflation and conserving resources in 1943. He urged courage ingenuity steadiness and patience and warned that while costs should be kept down the war effort will divert materials shipping and exports, limiting civilian supplies. The message was sent to 7000 officers and advisory committees.
London reports the two young princesses initiated Britain’s war savings certificates sale by purchasing the first two certificates at a village post office near their residence. Each princess paid one pound sterling for the securities.
Halifax ships yard works to restore a large freighter raised from the harbor floor after burning and sinking at its pier on February 7 1942. One worker died from gas fumes during salvage operations. five months to lift, two more to tow the ship. The vessel carried foodstuffs for Britain and ranks among Canada’s largest salvage efforts.
The King signed a proclamation reducing the draft age for women to 19. Single women born July 4 1922 to December 31 1923 gain a choice between work in war industries or the uniformed services, or may volunteer for nursing before induction. The act also extends to men aged 18 to 46.
London reports food minister Lord Woolton says Britain will introduce bread rationing at short notice if needed. He argues reducing wheat consumption without harming health would lessen reliance on shipping for food imports.
Diplomatic sources report a German high command commission touring the Reich to draft 2,060,000 men from those previously deemed unfit for active service. Replacements will burden Fritz Sauckel, as Germany shifts to war production with fewer civilian goods. German industry tightens supplies, rationing, and color standardization for clothing.
President Roosevelt and UN leaders praised farmers for 1942 food contributions and urged stronger 1943 production. The radio address noted Canada sending cheese and meats, Australia and New Zealand aiding American troops, and Latin America delivering to Britain. Litvinoff credited food aid with Soviet efforts against the Nazis.
Moscow reports formal diplomatic ties between the Soviet Union and Australia as Australian Minister William Slatey presented credentials to Michael Kalinin, head of the presidium of the Supreme Soviet, marking the establishment of relations.
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