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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1945
Page
4
Twillingate Sun published from the North Side office. S Roberts is editor and proprietor. Notices of thanks memorial notes and announcements cost 25 cents per inch. The paper reserves no responsibility for correspondent opinions and requests fewer delays for submissions.
The piece analyzes British Labour and Conservative positions on Newfoundland’s future. It notes Attlee’s shift from opposition to government and weighs financial guarantees, self government prospects, and world peace priorities after World War II. Churchill's wartime stance and potential moves for Dominion decisions are discussed.
The Workman Wages Act came into force October 1 1944 with Gazette publication. It requires wages paid in cash or cheque monthly, restrictions on deductions without consent, and allows suits for full payment if misused. Merchandise notes are invalid for wages. Some employers already comply while others paid weekly or fortnightly prior.
Tapan agrees to the Potsdam Declaration signaling end of World War II. Tokyo insists the Emperor’s prerogatives remain. BBC reports at 1 30 yesterday that surrender is confirmed in Allied circles within hours.
Reports of clashes between Chungking forces and Chinese Communists fuel speculation on Moscow mediation and possible Soviet backing. Debates rise over whether Soong at Moscow and Yenan seek to pressure or embarrass, and if Big Three aims align or clash in shaping a united China’s role in Far East security.
A Berlin dispatch to the Daily Express lists black market prices including butter at 188 per 4 pounds, sugar 30 per pound, dried peas 15, bread 10, coffee 140, tea 190, and cigarettes at 4 each. The kingpin, described as anti Nazi, named George, boasted he can supply anything for a price. Other items priced include cigars 5 each, a suit 1000 to 1200, leather shoes 280, and a cake of soap 30.
The text notes bicycles rose in popularity since their invention and the modern version emerged late in the 19th century. North America shows a decline as cars dominate, while most regions see rising bicycle demand, especially where it was previously limited to a few. Trade Review predicts buoyant markets in coming years due to past production curtailments.
A long list of towns and people travel between St. John’s Grand Falls Botwood Bay Roberts Change Islands Fogo and more. Names include Phillip Anstey John Mercer Clara Roberta Lewis Clarke Norman Roberts Gordon Ashbourne Laurie Loveridge Sadie Powell and many others as church and holiday visits unfold.
Memoriam notice for Martin Stuckleas who died July 16 1944. The card recalls his courage generosity cheerfulness and faithfulness toward family. He is remembered by his son Frederick C STUCKLESS with affection and respect.
Mr and Mrs John Pond flew from Torbay airport at 8 30 p m Friday to Moncton arriving 1 30 a m Saturday. They departed Moncton at 2 30 p m and reached Montreal at 5 p m. They left Montreal at 11 15 p m and arrived in Toronto at 1 30 a m Sunday, a total 12 hours 15 minutes over the journey.
Capt. Thomas Hill died after a lengthy illness in Wesleyville. He underwent an operation at Memorial Hospital there two years ago and was buried on Sunday.
The Hospital boat Bonnie Nel arrived at Lewisporte on Wednesday evening and left the next day with Sir John C Puddester Dr Lawton and Magistrate Abbott aboard for a Hospital Association meeting. Clayton Puddester also came on the boat. Lady Puddester visits Twillingate with Sir John and The Sun notes their welcome on her first trip.
Mr. J. Bradbury, a prominent town citizen, nears completion of a building to house a general wholesale business including provisions feeds and groceries. He has worked with several St Johns firms in the past and expected to gain a fair share of the regional wholesale trade.
The Dominion Rubber Co has concluded recruiting 275 workers for its tir a and footwear plants in Kitchener Ontario. Last year 250 men and about 150 women joined on six month contracts, most women returning to Newfoundland. In March about 90 of the 250 men remained for another six months.
The Department of Public Health secures a naval doctor to fill the vacancy at Fogo. He arrived Thursday while en route to Fogo.
A. aniotrae Abbott informs that his father, Mr. Samson Abbott, of St. Johns, is paralyzed and unable to move in bed.
Captain Peter Troske is reported at Iron Bounds with 150 and doing well.
Confederation Life On Exhibition runs from 7 to 11 p.m. today at Mr. Frank Linfield's Store on South Side. A large sea spider, two feet four inches wide, with a three-fingered claw and a thumb like a man's hand, is shown. Admission: adults 25 cents, children 10 cents.
Allied air forces continue raids on Japanese cities and shipping as Japan’s main islands face food cutoff. Potsdam declares the death warrant of German militarism and plans a council to finalize peace treaties. The St John’s Regatta, postponed, was held with a fast 10 minutes 15 seconds by U S Army dock laborers.
Russia informs Japan of war after Molotoff summons the Japanese ambassador. Western powers reportedly sought Russia's help to end the war. Hiroshima seaport destroyed by an atomic strike. Japan seeks terms via mediation. Russian advances in Manchuria and air raids continue.
Newfoundland government through the Department of Public Health and Welfare will take over the Royal Canadian Navy Hospital on Topsail road near the Sanatorium this fall. The site will become a sanatorium adding 300 beds to the existing 250. Management to be assumed in October under an agreement with the Admiralty.
The motor vessel Wimoda with Captain Chesley Winsor put in port on Thursday morning while traveling south.
Prospecting at Wild Cove reports good sample results and a later assay this year. Mr T W Ashbourne has taken interest in the mineral property and workers are hoped to strike the lode and develop ore. Diamond drilling is hoped to proceed on the area.
467 new savings accounts were opened at Newfoundland Savings Bank in July with total deposits of 173000 dollars. Since January 1 1945, total initial deposits for new accounts reach 1380920 dollars.
Messrs A Manuel Geo Saund ers and Pelleys at Jenkins Cove and Austey Brothers shipped herring by the Glencoe for U R A on Thursday.
Dr Lawton assumed duties at the hospital after being secured by the Department of Public Health and Welfare and arrived with Sir John Puddester on Thursday.
The Labrador fishery is poor along most of the coast. Some schooners head south with 15 to 20 barrels while crews from Conception Bay return aboard the Kyle. Farmyards captains White and Gosse report 600 barrels on July 27, with Hines and Oake also present. Across Queens Lakes to Double Island, 25 to 30 schooners yield 200 to 900 barrels, and Belle Isle sees 10 to 15 schooners doing well after a recent fish strike. Overall, hook and line fishery is worst ever. some traps idle. Prospects hinge on ties, trawls, and the jigger to improve results.
The Marine Superintendent states Public Wharf work will pause until sufficient sticks 40 to 45 feet long are secured, possibly not until next spring after a winter country search. Meanwhile the outside end is being planked and other tasks proceed before workers are laid off.
Miss Griffiths Miss Moore and Miss Loder directed the Vacation School ending at Marshall Hall on Friday week. Rev Baggs attended and addressed the gathering before the group moved to Comfort Cove. The students proceeded by the Miss Twillingate to reopen there on Saturday.
The motor boat C. M. Wheeler has been carrying passengers across the Bay from here and to Botwood and Lewisporte on a few trips.
At Brigus Branch a group of anglers camped at Cross Pond when Ross Barnes hauled a three foot alligator from the water. The pranksters had attached a stuffed alligator to a souvenir, turning the trophy into a joke.
Mr and Mrs Theophilus Sheppard of Carmanville thank the hospital staff in Twillingate and friends including Air and Mrs Cooper and family for support. They praise visitors who brought parcels for their daughter Barbara during her hospital stay.
The Schr Dauntless reported arrival from St Tobn yesterday bringing general cargo.
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