Wise Counsel on Defence Employment and Fisheries Outlook
The Department of Defence warns of June reductions in base employment and a sharp November labour cut. Fishery guidance urges keeping boats and gear ready for resumed operations. Reports note recruiting difficulty in coal fisheries and ice work, with cod and by products offering strong prices despite higher living costs. A Tuesday air address from the MC L T Banquet featured Sir Jobs Puddester urging government support and constructive criticism to serve the country and empire, emphasizing knowledge before judgment and responsible public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Defence
MC L.T
Jobs Puddester
War Leader Speaks On Campaigns And Singapore Loss
The Prime Minister’s Sunday broadcast outlines the war situation, confirms Singapore’s fall, and reviews Allied gains and losses. Churchill defends his leadership in the war, pledges a full debate and a Vote of Confidence, and urges unity and perseverance across Britain and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prime
Minster
Empire
Singapore
Russia
China
USA
India
British Commonwealth of Nations
South America
Commons
Churchill
War Cabinet Faces Possible Overhaul After Setbacks
The speaker signaled a full inquiry into defeats and hinted at relieving himself of some duties. He suggested a possible reorganization of the War Cabinet to address mounting responsibilities and improve strategic oversight.
Churchill reorganizes Government and War Cabinet in England
The government reorganization reduces the War Cabinet from nine to seven members. Sir Stafford Cripps becomes leader in the House of Commons and replaces Beaverbrook as War Cabinet spokesman. Churchill remains Defense Minister and Prime Minister. Attlee becomes Production Minister. Beaverbrook heads to America for munitions work. Rams bottom Isherwood commands RAF Wing in Russia alongside Soviet Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Ian England
Stafford Cripps
Gov't
House of Commons
War Cabinet
Lord Beaverbrook
Arthur Greenwood
Kingsley Wood
Defense
Attlee
America
Moscow
Germany
Europe
Libya
East
Far East
R.A
Russia
H N G Rams
Isherwood
A.F.C
Buy War Savings Certificates and Lay Aside Your Earnings
Wartime advisory urges readers to purchase War Savings Certificates and set aside portions of their earnings. The notice promotes patriot finance and thrift to support national efforts.
Men headed to the icefields this week
About twenty men prepare to depart for the icefields this week. Berths were secured by Messrs J Gillett and Hatge Brothers, indicating major enforcement or provisioning arrangements for the expedition.
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Messrs J
Social at St Peter's Sanctuary Guild Parish Hall
A parish hall social by St Peter's Sanctuary Guild featured dancing competitions and community singing. Ice cream was sold with proceeds totaling 3300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Peter's Sanctuary Guild
U Boat Sinks German Freighter in Atlantic Believed to be British
A submarine sank a German freighter off the Atlantic on Monday, the commander asserting the vessel was likely the Brittanic. No further details on casualties or location are given.
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Atlantic
Russian General Urges Guerrilla War in White Russia
A Russian general on the Central front calls the people in White Russia behind German lines to start guerilla warfare and later join the advancing army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Russia
Governor Proclaims DST Date Shift to March First
The Gazette carries a proclamation declaring Daylight Saving Time to begin on Sunday March 1, moving from the second Sunday in May as in the past. The measure sets the new start date for the seasonal time change.
Global World War Update Reports Pacific and European Steam
The report notes fighting near Singapore four miles from the city with Allied resistance amid air power shortages. MacArthur’s forces in the Philippines hold against intensified Japanese assaults while Roosevelt honors him and sends aid. Red Army advances in Vyazma disrupt German lines as Berlin notes Russian gains. Japan shifts troops from Malaya to Burma. China attacks along a 2000 mile front to defend the Burma Road. US aid to Russia totals one billion dollars for war materials and transport.
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Singapore
Pacific
Java
Philippines
MacArthur
Roosevelt
Moscow
Red Army
Vyazma
Berlin
Rusalar
Kharkov
Russia
Malaya
Burma
Rangoon
Canton
Japa
Prouda
United States
Marshall
Gilbert Island
India
R.A. BF
Hong Kong
Takien
Percival
Mediterranean
Rommel
Tobru
Lord Beaverbrook
Surabaya
Wavell
Dutch East Indies
Churchill
Brest
Scharohurst
Gneisenau
Atlantic
Salwen
Australia
Leningrad
Bay of Biscay
Darwin
Australis
Sumatra
Palembang
East Indies
Suolensk
Chiang Kai-shek
Calcutta
Ghandi
China
World War II update from the Pacific and beyond
Despatch reports food shortages forcing retreat in the Netherlands East Indies and Sumatra. Japs paratroop and troop landings with ships sunk near the coast. Singapore fallen with few evacuations. Allied forces in Burma and China advancing. German fronts see advances halted. Malta raids continue.
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Percival
Wavell
Netherlands East Indies
Sumatra
Singapore
Canton
Burma
Crimea
Leningrad
Cairo
Tripoli
Bengazi
Malta
War Developments Report From Global Fronts
Reports describe Allied and Axis movements across Asia Europe and Africa with talks of Rommel retreat in North Africa and Japanese raids on Darwin and Java. British leaders discuss India's defenses and Winston Churchill notes damaged German battleships while Canada accelerates war production and war loan gains reach ninety million pounds.
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London
Cairo
Jat
Rommel
Mediterranean
Canada
World War II Daily Briefing Highlights and Movements
The report notes Japanese attacks on Barli and Java, landings on Timor, and Allied air strikes sinking ships and transports in the Pacific. It mentions Soviet offensives on four fronts, a German retreat near Kharkov, and German reinforcements in Crimea. It also reports air activity over the Ruhr and East Anglia, raids near Port Darwin, and parliamentary sessions in Australia. In Libya, patrols and tank actions occur amid sand storms. Riom trials in France cite dated indictments and equipment ratios.
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Barli
Java
Timor
Australia
Wavell
Pacific
Burma
Belina
Leningrad
Smolensk
Kharkov
Crimea
Russia
Arabat
Rhur
East Anpeley
London
Thailand
Siam
Iraq
Persia
Port Darwin
Batavia
Libya
Mekeli
France
Daladiero
Germany
English-born Johnn E Peyton Returns Home from War
Johnn E Peyton, second son of Mr and Mrs J A S Peyton, arrived from England via St John’s and Lewisporte. He joined the Royal Navy then the FAA, later the Marines. He spent time at Portsmouth and London during the 1940 41 blitz, was torpedoed near Scapa Flow, spent hours in the water, suffered bombing raid injuries, entered hospital twice, and is now discharged. Mr Harry Anstey with a dog team brought him from Lewisporte.
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Johnn E Peyton
J. A. S. Peyton
England
St. John's
Lewisporte
Royal Navy
FAA
Marines
Portsmouth
London
Scapa Flow
Harry Anstey
John
War Saving Certificates Sales Rise Across the Nation
Sales of War Saving Certificates are mounting nationwide with steady increases since the 1941 1942 campaign began, reflecting growing public participation in the wartime effort.
Luanen Heads to Corner Brook to Resume Bowater Work
Mr Clarence S Luanen left for Corner Brook on Saturday to resume work as pressman with Bowater Company. Mr Ernest Guy drove him to Lewisporte by dog team and returned with freight to Hodge Bros Monday. Stephen Loveridge also departed Saturday for points inland. Airman Neil Harnett, then at Grand Falls, is due here on leave from Canada for a few days.
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Clarence S Luanen
Corner Brook
Bowater Company
Ernest Guy
Luanen
Lewisporte
Hodge Bros
Stephen Loveridge
Points Inland
Neil Harnett
Grand Falls
Canada
Isolated Fogo Island Sees Sparse Winter Mail
A Radio report says Fogo Island has been cut off most of winter with only one or two mails due to poor ice. Navalman Thomas Loder from Pogo Hr spoke from London to his family, while Navalman Frank Willis of Fogo, ill in England, is now recovering.
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Fogo Island
Navalman
Thomas Loder
Pogo Hr
London
Frank Willis
Fogo
England
Calendar Acknowledgment From The Standard
Readers are notified of receipt of a calendar from The Standard. The notice records acknowledgment by the recipient and outlines any follow up actions or publication timing.
Tragedy Aboard Schooner Leaves Four Dead At St Johns
Four men aboard the Bessie Marie are dead from carbon monoxide poisoning found in the forecastle after the vessel rested at Job's wharf. Victims William Young George Pippy Levi Lander died on the morning of Tuesday while George Burton survived but unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beesia Marle
Jobo Yung
Magister
George Pippy
Levi Lander
St John’s
St. John's
Mesara
Ashibournes Ltd
George Burton
Mesars
Job Brothers
William Young
General Hospital
Josephine
Bessie Marie
Job's Wharf
St. John’s
William Jobn Young
Ashbournes Limited
Bonavista Bay
VOCM
Reginald Wellman Visits Family From Lewisporte on Leave
Gubnert Reginald Wellman of the Royal Canadian Artillery Survey arrived in Lewisporte Tuesday night on leave to see his wife and children. Arthur White brought him from Lewisporte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gubnert Reginald, Wellman
Royal Canadian Artillery Survey
Lewisporte
Arthur White
Notre Dame Memorial Hospital Association Meeting Notice
The semi annual meeting of the Notre Dame Memorial Hospital Association Inc will be held on Wednesday February 25 1942 at 8 pm. Attendees will receive medical and financial reports.
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Notre Dame Memorial Hospital Association, Inc
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Twillingate
Nad
Hosta East West
Souru
Ain
Avery
Ean
William Pippy
John Young
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