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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1943
Page
2
Notice invites men not yet 19 to join the Newfoundland Regiment with plans to transfer to the Royal Artillery later. Age range for the regiment is 18 to 41, and physical standards match those of the Royal Artillery.
Neal Gardiner faces tensions aboard a Panama bound liner as Helena Gladding and Janary plan to entangle him with a high stake fortune. A shadowy woman known as Senorita Garcia presses into Gardiner’s cabin while Nels Gardiner contemplates a move into El Banco Sud Americano. The plot thickens with rival schemes and jealous liaisons aboard the voyage.
In a tense exchange, Stedman accuses Neal of chasing a woman and declares he is warning him to stay away. Neal responds with defiance as the two men argue and Neal reaches to grasp Stedman’s arm. The confrontation hints at underlying motives and social tensions.
Neal restrains Stedman as a provoked altercation erupts on the ship. A blow grazes Neal's chin and staggers the man, who is ordered to bed before retreating to his state room aboard.
A frightened girl flees through a passage and returns to her room where she kneels at a porthole. She contemplates promising anything to win favor, hoping it will satisfy Senor Gardiner. The tense scene ends with the implication of an unfolding encounter.
In Newfoundland on March 30 the militia protect vital war materials and mining operations. Outposts remain manned to thwart surprise attacks while training continues and patrols guard offshore equipment valued in the UN war effort.
Visitor describes area guarded by Militia under Lieut-Col A T Howell M C, noting nearly finished barracks replacement after a fire, improved fire safety, and better comfort. Camouflage and concealment training observed with a well hidden sentry and alert guards praised, but the narrative ends abruptly.
Lieut Cal Howell says recruits are badly needed to train for current tasks. Machinery for recruitment is ready and applications to the nearest magistrate will trigger action. Col Rendell lauds Militiamen here and overseas for bearing the Newfoundland badge on their uniforms.
A wartime Newfoundland to Scotland journey told in song. Sailors sing of rough seas, friendship, and homesickness as they travel to Scotland then onward to Newfoundland. The refrain hints at longing for peace and the hoped end of the war.
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