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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun announces notes of thanks memoriam notes announcements and similar notices are charged at 25 cents each published from the North Side office Twillingate Md and notes received after Wednesday noon may not be inserted the paper disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
In a detailed analysis the piece traces German and Austro Hungarian aims in the Balkans, noting Bulgaria and Turkey's roles and the shifting balance as Yugoslavia resists the Reich. It links Balkan actions to broader outcomes, including Italy and Japan, and laments Albanian mountain losses while defending Greece against Mussolini's pushes.
Reports say German leadership faces pressure to seek peace as RAF offensive raids deepen wartime strain. Public loyalty to Hitler wanes amid mounting casualties and resource strain across Germany.
Americana plans a network of bases in Newfoundland including garrisons in St Johns and Argentia, naval facilities, airports, and a 16 foot road linking St Johns to Argentia. About 12 000 men to be employed with Canada adding more. Permits required for work as Newfoundland is fortified and viewed as the Gibraltar of the west.
In the week ending April 2nd the hospital admitted Louise Boyde Summerford Alfred Guy Twillingate South Mrs Dorman Gillard Tilt Cove Thos Bridger Campbellton Miss Joyce Verge Bridgeporte Mrs Willis' Bridger Mrs Fred Beau champ Twillingate North Mra Nath Jenkins Jenkins Cove John Horwood Durrell's Arm Wm Stockley Twillingate South. Discharges include John Watkins Indian Cove Alman Barnes Summerford Fred Froude Manuel's Cove Mra Willis Hull Twillingate South. For March 2647 days of care, average 85.4 patients per day. There were 45 admissions, 44 discharges, 4 births and 1 death.
Trade Review notes Newfoundland salmon fishery may avoid overfishing danger this season as spawning results lag four years. River flows high this summer boost spawning prospects, supporting coastal economies. Prospective U S occupation forces could create demand for fresh salmon through refrigeration concerns.
At a recent Loyalty Lodge meeting, officers for the coming year were elected and installed by P M. Tred White. Worshipful Master Arthur Stockless. Deputy Master Charles Moors. Chaplain G. Moors. Recording Secy Cecil Simms. Financial Secy Fred Manuel. Treasurer Augustus Price. Marshal Joseph Stuckleas. First Lecturer Elijah Gillard. Deputy Lecturer Lewis Clarke. Tyler Stewart Young. Satioel Ronald Sharpe. Auditors Frack Roberts and B. Moers. Trustees Charles Moors and Lewis Clarke. Hall committee members include Lewis Clarke and G. Moors. Sick and hospital committees named with multiple members. Cecil Simms noted as Rec Secretary.
The Army issues an order at camps forbidding profanity to punctuate commands in the presence of draft recruits. Fort Devens officers praise the change as raising recruit morale and efficiency, based on letters from soldiers who disapproved of language used by veterans.
The article by the Chairman last week reports that the advantages of Certificates have not ceased to grow, noting that progress remains steady even as phrases shift in the first paragraph. This reflects continued support for the certificate program and its perceived impact.
Confederation Life reports Mr Wm Stockley Jr was brought from Virgin Arm on Wednesday with a badly wounded hand from operating a saw mill. He is now in hospital.
Winston Churchill writes to Mr Emerson on March 22 1941 reaffirming commitment to the Newfoundland agreement with the United States for base rights and destroyer transfers. He notes Newfoundland sacrifice and asks acceptance within the war effort, stressing empire liberty and mankind welfare.
Mr Emerson expresses gratitude to the Prime Minister for the letter of March 22 and the Empire’s leaders acceptance of the Agreement. He notes Newfoundland’s people will be informed of the views and highlights cooperation between the two great democracies in the struggle for freedom. Mr Penson and Emerson thank the Prime Minister for personal interest in the London negotiations.
Advertisement touts Gillett's Pure Flake Lye as a strong grease cutter for drains and pots. It claims to sanitize homes, remove grime, and eliminate odors while making heavy cleaning easier. Keep a tin on hand for tough jobs.
British officers predict the East African campaign nears end with Italian forces retreating toward Asmara and Cheren captured, while British Imperial forces pursue fleeing Italians. Yugoslavia shuffles posture as Germany faces uncertain moves. Mediterranean actions include Starfish sinking Italian ships and a major clash near Alexandria led by Warspite, with heavy Italian losses and British cruelties.
Reports detail Axis crews arrested to deter sabotage and imminent charges in the United States. Britain claims gains in Eritrea with Asmara in British hands while raids target Emden and Bremen. Ethiopian move toward Addis Ababa continues as mass mobilization spans Yugoslavia and other fronts amid diplomatic strains with the United States over Italian naval Attache recall.
Mr. George W. Ridout from Toronto reports a cold windy spell with temperatures near zero. Toronto avoided snow but frost persisted as towns west of the city became snowbound with hundreds of cars stalled and drifts up to fifteen feet high.
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