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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 02, 1942
Page
4
The article notes Japan's advance in the Far East and Burma disruption, Italy's African empire status, and leadership shifts in Britain and Germany. It mentions Churchill visiting Washington, Pacific supply worries, and Allied commando actions in Molde Fjord Norway, with German casualties and Quisling captures.
The piece notes Russia’s cautious stance in the expanding war between the Democracies and the Axis. From Vladivostok, Russian bombers could strike Japanese targets, but Moscow aims to cooperate rather than fight Japan directly, fearing consequences for its partners in a broad conflict. It reports border clashes in Manchukuo and highlights Russia’s Far East forces, Vishivostok base, Kamchatka's Petropavlovsk, and a still intact Japanese Russian neutral pact.
Hong Kong, a British colony at the south of China, reportedly surrendered to Japan. Authorities chose not to fight to the last man to save a population near a million. The loss is portrayed as serious for Japan gaining a base along China’s coast, but not critical to Allied defense.
Reported moves show Rommel retreating toward Tripoli with about 75 000 troops. Keyes is missing after a raid south of Bengal. Manila faces heavy air attack by Japan as General MacArthur vows fierce defense. Japs reinforce from Thailand to Singapore amid martial law. Churchill meets Chinese leaders. Roosevelt and Churchill radio in on Christmas tree event. Gandhi’s stance shifts toward full war efforts. Allies rely on manpower from China India Russia and Western powers for victory.
Sir J C Puddester spoke on Radio 1 Tuesday outlining Canada inspired food stock and price controls and regulatory measures to aid the war effort. He reviewed methods adopted by leaders and advised householders, especially housewives, on managing food supplies as regulations appear in Tuesday’s Gazette. He also touched on compulsory education. The Commissioner was appointed Food Controller after the former board resigned.
The Wimoda took a quantity of fresh fish from the Depot on Tuesday. Ten thousand pounds were risked for a further shipment. Jenkins motor boat Paulie carried a number of men to Lewisporte on Tuesday.
A mail was sent last week to pointe inward to Lewisporte by the Miss Twillingate, and several bags were brought in from there.
In St Johns a government for four years was chosen on Dec 15 with Mayor Carnell winning a third term by 2543 votes to McCormac's 6538. Total votes 3231 from 7915 registered. council seat winners include Eric Cook 2250 Edward Lawrence 2045 Oliver Vardy 2023 James Spratt 1670 John Kelly 1659. Deputy Mayor Chalker and Kenneth Ruby lost. Tobin and Meaney deceased.
Miss Ruth Bailey returned from Port Hope Simpson to Bay Roberts after teaching at P H S. Rose Peyton RK.N. arrived from St Johns by Edwina. Mrs Sarah Hodder came from St Anthony for Christmas. Malcolm and Arthur Anstey arrived from the Airport. Teachers Pitt and Warr on holiday. Stanley Butcher traveled to Lewisporte by Little Queen Mary, then to Toronto. Reta Harnett from Grand Falls for holidays. Rev H Collins and Fred Earle from Fogo. Sidney Boyd, Frederick White and others from the Airport spent Christmas there and returned Monday. Edith Manuel visited from St Johns. Fred Manuel went to Botwood. Max Guy arrived from Botwood. Edna Lewis’s captain and crew came by adir from St Johns on Dec 27.
His Majesty the King celebrated his 46th birthday on December 13, with the following day, Sunday the 14th, observed as a rest day or holiday in many parts.
The Salvation Army leader Colonel Robert Tilley, who headed the Nf id division until illness forced retirement, died in Toronto on Wednesday December 3. The Bay Roberts Guardian reports the death and notes his long service.
Grace Bochner and Maxwell R. along with Young Harp and Bessie Marie were recorded arriving in port recently as bees are noted in Swiss notes.
The note acknowledges calendars numbered 19421 from Confederation Life Association and lists contributors including G J. Carter Ltd of Herring Neck, A Manuel, H J Pardy, N L Association, and F R Wheeler of New Jersey under Mr. Loveridge.
Free French Admiral Musellier inspected naval units stationed in the country and proceeded to Canada. The discussion involves St. Pierre and Miquelon and whether they fall under Bree French protection or Vichy-German influence in France.
Harvey and Company stands at 175 years with a record of industrial innovations and public service. Its Black River pulp mill opened in 1898 influencing major mills in Newfoundland and the Expliats River project. Current directors include Herbert Oatbridge and Reginald Harvey. The firm endured fires, bank suspensions in 1894, and a noted wartime media apology after a bank crash incident.
Sebr Hattie A Heckman visited the fBay on Wednesday to purchase firewood.
Rev E M Bishop of Grand Falls and Rev Maidment of Bochana were hurt when their rail car left the track near Buchang on Thursday morning. Bishop Abraham escaped injury. Rev Maidment had a forehead cut. Rev Diabop reportedly had a cracked rib and was hospitalized at Buchenga. The accident occurred about 11 o'clock.
Confederation Life reports daylight attack on Singapore while Australian planes bomb Philippine islands. Heavy fighting around Manila. large enemy forces near the city. Churchill returns to Washington, attends New Year's service with Roosevelt. Japan fails in China land actions. German forces press on in Russia as Hitler assumes command. Russians reclaim 140 towns. Four Japanese transports sunk near Thailand. British advances in Africa capture German prisoners near Bardia. British raid on Norway hits Lofoten Island. German officials and collaborators returned to England. Jap ships seen near Alaska as war widens.
The Cod Liver refining plant remained open until December 18 in the absence of Mr. Besson. Mr. Roland Bridger operated the factory to serve fishermen during that period.
The Vogara, after refloating and docking, is judged a constructive total loss. Job Bros. now operate a single sealing ship, the Neptune, commanded by Captain W. C. Winsor.
Fragmentary weather note describes mild conditions with rising moonlight around mid December and a brief night of snowfall on two occasions, indicating light precipitation and minor clearings as the year closed.
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