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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
6
London reports Soviet Foreign Commissar Molotov sent a 1200 word diplomatic note accusing Germany of universal extermination of war prisoners and widespread plunder, destruction of towns, seizure of Soviet land, forced labor, Germanization aims, and mass killings of Soviet citizens regardless of nationality or age.
Clement Attlee told the House of Commons the British Empire's armed forces suffered 183550 casualties in the first two years of war ending Sept 2, 1941. Of these 49973 were killed and 46363 wounded, with 58458 prisoners and 29156 missing. UK losses were 144982. dominions 23824. India and Burma 8591. colonies 6153.
Agriculture Minister Gardiner told the House of Commons there is no general ruling this year requiring farmers to file for the wheat acreage reduction bonus before May 31. Farmers who changed last year’s acreage were asked to submit a return. He answered Lt Col J A Ross who said farmers were confused.
A Johannesburg detective testified at a high treason hearing that a portable explosive magazine was found on a farm occupied by one of 48 accused of belonging to an illegal storm troopers group. The witness said the magazine held explosives and a buried tin of gelignite under a tree, with the farmhouse stocked with rations, radio parts, ammunition, field telephones, and several pistols.
The local police athletic association sponsors a beauty contest for women war workers with no bathing suits. Entrants must wear overalls. The winner receives the title Miss War Worker and $460 in cash.
Mrs. Reba Kelly, who spent four years in Italy, wept upon returning to the United States at the sight of white bread. She told how she had not seen a loaf for two years after sailing back aboard the Swedish liner Drottningholm.
Canadian National Railways president R C Vaughan said at the Manufacturers Association convention that rail facilities will be used further after the war and that the system can meet all demands. He noted no manpower shortage yet but flagged a possible call for women to replace men.
Honors in the King's birthday list for Canada include the George Cross and George Medal awarded on Canadian government recommendation. Awards honor bravery and efficiency among air force personnel, with 11 bravery in accidents, 14 for general efficiency, and two for both. Notable recipients include LAC K M Gravell posthumously for saving a pilot, Cpls A E Sinclair and A S Hayton for saving aircraft, and Fit Sgt G F G Gayton for Mossbank maintenance leadership.
Wing Commander P. H. Woodruff of Edmonton receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for leading an R.C.A.F. Blenheim squadron of the coastal command in a recent attack on the German cruiser Prinz Eugen.
Ottawa report says the senate banking and commerce committee approved an amendment to the criminal code allowing photographs of documents and records to be used as evidence. The measure, if enacted, would broaden admissible proof in trials and investigations.
Berlin saw two major losses in 1760 and 1806 as Russia and Napoleon I seized the city in successive conflicts. The events reflect strategic upheavals affecting Prussia and central Europe amid ongoing wars.
Air Chief Marshal Harris disputed reports that 10 000 bombers would strike nightly from America. He warned Germany facing an unprecedented raid scale and said no figures were set. Harris stressed RAF plans depend on future work and timing not immediate action.
New Delhi reports the viceroy's executive council announced a War Resources Committee to implement major USA mission recommendations for speeding India's industrial production. The panel includes the viceroy and council members from defence, supply, finance, commerce and communications.
Equimalt naval authorities report a Canadian naval vessel helped rescue 25 men from a United States merchant ship torpedoed off the Washington coast. The rescue occurred as the sunken vessel's crew were recovered by the Canadian ship.
Ottawa reports prairie province cash income from farm product sales for January to March 1942 at 68.887 million dollars, up 5.948 million from 1941. Wheat sales dropped to 13.758 million from 28.58 million, while livestock and products reached 48.774 million, up from 30.191 million. Hog sales totalled 23.298 million versus 12.751 million, cattle and calves 13.29 million versus 8.51 million, and dairy products 7.01 million versus 5.842 million.
King George sails and inspects U S Navy ships at a Royal voyage to a British naval base. He is greeted with formal ceremony, tours officers wards and seamen areas, and chats with crew while U S and British forces display unity against the Axis.
Government salvage officer places bulk sale contracts for used lubricating oil at air and army training centres in Saskatchewan with Northern Petroleum Corp. Ltd. of Kamsack. Oil priced at 83-10 cents a gallon f.o.b. unit. contracts run for one year from April 15, 1941.
London reports the death of comedian Stanley Lupino age 47. He was a renowned comic and father of actress Ida Lupino, passing away recently.
Washington Agriculture Secretary Wickard convened the new wartime food committee for its first session to hear an optimistic briefing on U S production prospects and survey military lend lease and civilian needs. The nine member panel, created by the War Production Board, will oversee production, importation and allocation of all food in the United States. Wickard plans to present a report noting farm prospects are favorable for the season, with the Crop Reporting Board suggesting weather could push production beyond previous records. In contrast, German controlled Europe faces a grim food picture due to a harsh winter, late dry spring, and shortages of labor, fertilizer, seeds, and equipment.
Prime Minister Mackenzie King told the House of Commons that by end May about half of the 90 000 to 100 000 men needed for the period from January 1, 1942, to March 31, 1943, had enlisted. He defended voluntary recruitment and cautioned against draining essential services, urging balance with food production and munitions.
Ottawa reports the House of Commons radio committee tops its agenda with a proposal to build a national short wave broadcasting system. Immediate equipment availability exists, but purchase time is limited. committee rejected an interim report. Dr Frigon CBC cautions Canadian channels may be in use by others, risking interference.
Ottawa reports Leonard Knott a 37 year old former newspaperman organizing a new branch of the bureau of public information. The unit aims to coordinate information issued by multiple government departments.
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