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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1944
Page
4
Twillingate Sun issue from December 9 1944 notes publication policies and editorial stance. Announces pricing for notices notes and memoriam items and states submission cutoff Wednesday noon. Mentions editor and proprietor S Roberto and Twillingate Md office details.
The piece argues for rethinking daylight saving and blackout rules amid winter days. It notes civilians lack wartime privileges, schools and businesses suffer shortened hours, and outdoor work is hampered as time strains affect military and civilian duties. It cites Britain’s moves toward quieter restrictions and mentions Newfoundland's St John’s framing.
Front reports say seven Armies push from the Maas to Searbrucken and Sarreguemines narrowing Germany's defenses. Himmler shuffles last reserves, Britain and Russia clash on multiple fronts as Austria nears invasion and Stalin masss for a winter offensive amid Italian unrest.
The report notes Allied leaders fear division could replace unity, with Japan advancing in southwest China and Communists in France resisting disbandment to gain political influence. Chiang Kai Shek in Chungking warns that military and diplomatic co operation is crucial to avoid destabilizing lands liberated from dictatorship.
Writers advocate using Newfoundland resources to manufacture steel or iron vessels and marine motors locally. They cite P E Barnes plant at St Johns for engines but call for domestic carburetors and grease cups, urging the Newfoundland Industries Development Board to focus on metal ship construction while noting timber shortages and ore potential.
Weather favorable for missionary gatherings at United Churches. At South Side Church Monday night J W Minty chaired as Rev S Baggs spoke on church work in Canada and Newfoundland while reading the Twillingate Presbytery report. Rev Baker from Herring Neck discussed the missions.
At Clarenville on Wednesday the Trepassey was launched as the first airth vessel to be launched at the Dockyards in over a year. Two more ships are nearing completion, bringing total vessels to eight in the programme.
Capt Levi Anstey arrived from the fliabery a few weeks ago with a boat fairly well laden, suggesting substantial cargo or goods on board.
Russian forces drive into Hungary with three major objectives announced as captured. U S Third Army crosses the Saar into the Siegfried line after clearing Saar Basin resistance. First Army pushes toward Duren while 9th Army seizes Allen Julich on the Roer. British fronts show progress in Italy and Greece suffers political violence with casualties in Athens. American superfortresses bomb Tokyo again.
Twillingate Regional Library expands children shelves with fiction and nonfiction titles across fairy tales myths science and travel. The Children's Corner opens with 3 to 6 pm Saturdays for quiet reading. Edith Manuel gifts The Popular Educator for high school students and Britannica volumes join existing reference works for higher grades.
The German Transocean News Agency describes a mold derived product from rotting wood and sawdust fermented with starch as a new Tokyo food. After a week on this diet, people reportedly show no signs of danger and become less vocal about concerns.
A bakery at Corner Brook was burned down yesterday in a blaze that damaged the storefront. Fire crews secured the scene and are investigating the cause. Local officials urged residents to avoid the area as crews worked into the evening.
The Statistical Division notes total fishing vessels numbered 227, but reports from 104 vessels are missing and not included. Data covers salted codfish estimates from January 1 to October 3, 1944, released November 15, 1944.
The piece critiques announcers who mix news with ads for soaps medicines and beverages. It notes listeners reacting with humor to the barrage of product mentions and implies advertising should fund broadcasts while some prefer reading ads in local papers.
The St John Rotary Club launches an anti tuberculosis drive centered on Christmas Seal sales to support the National Tuberculosis Association. All work is voluntary with no pay. The piece urges public awareness and coordinated action to curb a leading Newfoundland killer.
Note of thanks expresses gratitude to Bev Bulgin, Joe Bulgin, Robert Clarke and Peter Reid for rescuing eight people to their boats during a near fatal drowning on November 6. Appreciation is given to two families who housed them, Nurse Drover of NDB Memorial Hospital, and Mrs Ralph Smith for their care.
A memorial service was held at Osk Square Methodist Church in Brighton for Lieut Wesley W Butcher aged 26 of 53 Wenssagnesett Road North Weymouth who died in England on September 27 from wounds received in battle in France. He served 26 months attached to the 121st Infantry. He leaves a wife, his parents Archibald and Mrs Butcher, two brothers in India and at home, a sister in Holliston, another sister in Weymouth, and a cousin Arthur Butcher of this town. He was a grandson of the late Capt David Wheeler.
The air war over Germany reveals three clues about German plans. The Luftwaffe can defend only a few targets at once, aims to strike here and there to force escorts, and fiercely guards vital centers such as oil. Over Merseberg, home to the Lenoa synthetic oil works producing 50 000 metric tons monthly, American bombers faced heavy resistance and damaged most of the German air defense units on that day.
Major Paul Sampson of Oakland, California led a daring field pneumonectomy in a dim tent near an active battle to remove a badly damaged lung from a German soldier. The patient survived and is reportedly doing well after the emergency operation amid World War II frontline conditions.
Mr G N Bradney Comptroller and Auditor General spoke to Rotary about social welfare and Boys Clubs on Thorsday afternoon. His mother celebrated her 100th birthday in England on December 6. She had to leave her horse due to a bombing raid. Bradney became Auditor General two years ago when Mr Wild became Finance and Customs Commissioner.
The front lines show stubborn fighting as Allied forces press in Europe and the Pacific. Soviet advances push Germans toward Austria around Budapest while Italy and Greece see rugged combat and political tensions. In the Pacific, Japan’s Leyte offensive continues as Patton’s columns approach Saarbrucken. An earthquake is reported south of Japan.
Magistrate Abbott visited Camp Belltomn and district on Wednesday. Several residents including H and Baird Malcolm and George Anstey came from St John’s on Wednesday. Harry Peach and Ruby Farnell were in town Tuesday from Tizzard’s Harbour. H J Pardy left for St John’s Tuesday. A E Seeley returned from St John’s Sunday. Claude Elliott visited from Gander last week. Mrs Edwin Facey and Cecil Facey came from St John’s on Sunday. Dunn left Tuesday for St John’s. William Colbourne left for Corner Brook after helping with Staff House at the M Hospital. Sidney Torraville, Elizabeth Torraville, and Stanley Leyman are in town this week. C L Hodge returned from the City on Sunday. Steve Young arrived from Toronto on Wednesday. Joseph White came from St John’s Sunday and departed for Herring Neck Monday. Seaman Pierce Gillard on leave Wednesday, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Gillard. George Snow came to the hospital from Fogo for throat trouble.
Raina reported an increase in water addition while Confederation Life observers noted a Thursday action and another adjustment to a drier spall.
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