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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1943
Page
4
Public notice from the Twillingate Sun dated January 30 1943 announces official notices published from the Registered Department Home Affairs Twillingate office on the North Side. Notes of Thanks Memoriam and announcements cost 25 cents each and late submissions may not be inserted. The paper disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
Radio reports describe Voronezh fall to Russian forces with 5000 captured, German retreat in the Caucasus, and Russians closing on retreating Germans near Rostov. Stalingrad reduced to about 6000 from 300000, while Churchill Roosevelt meet in Casablanca for ten days about Axis advances and Allied plans.
The piece discusses guidelines for letters to the press urging limits on personal references. It notes writers may use nom de plume with publisher accountability and mentions court precedent supporting anonymous authors some time ago, while acknowledging potential legal action for justified libel.
The excerpt notes that a plaintiff bore costs in libel actions, but when the paper or its proprietor signed the name to the piece courts found in favor of the writers in two forms over eighteen years, with the paper vindicated and writers exonerated.
A reader responds to a previous appeal by Dr Olds concerning a local project. He questions the doctor’s plan, praises some named colleagues for potential aid with snow removal, and defends public opinion on government expenditure during wartime. He notes misinterpretations about attacking the magistrate and calls for accountability.
On Christmas Eve in United Church Norris Point Edna May Humber daughter of Mr and Mrs Humber wed Cyril John White son of Mr and Mrs White Twillingate. After the ceremony the bridal party visited the bride’s home for supper and a gathering of relatives and friends. The couple then left for Corner Brook where the groom works as Night Operator with the Postal Telegraph Company.
Note expresses gratitude from the siblings for support during their mother's illness and after her death. It mentions flowers and condolences received, signed by BLaNone STUCKLESS.
Mr Powell writes to the Twillingate Sun asking editors not to publish anonymous letters about the town magistrate Abbott and a planned magistrates residence. He argues taxpayers have sought government help for years and urges private, constructive critique, supporting public safety projects and the magistrate’s work.
In Twillingate a letter signed Taxpayer prompts questions about authorship while readers focus on road conditions. The writer argues personal credit matters little and endorses practical snow removal funding rather than volunteer or public staff efforts.
A reader argues for a government act policy exception to reimburse taxes toward road maintenance. They propose twenty to twenty three dollars per month year round to keep roads clear of snow, with funds reallocated from off winter months to roads around town after snow melts. The note criticizes the Motor Association for attending only roads used by motor vehicles.
A reader from Twillingate criticizes constant letters to the press about town affairs. He urges citizens to draft a petition and forward it to government departments rather than "passing the buck" to local officials. He laments lack of public spirit over 35 years and calls for factual inquiries into fires and private roads before public statements.
Letter from a reader urges formation of a town council or committee to question government on public works. He cites post office removal, road funding, snow clearance, and high official salaries, and notes a bridge at Crow Head completed last year with voluntary labor.
Capt. Wm Gillett arrived on Monday while Capt. Alfred Elliott and his crew came home on Thursday. Several country men also returned home on Thursday as part of the same voyage.
On Thursday night at St John’s the home of Mr Snow at 17 Field Street caught fire. Fire crews halted the flames with water, preventing further spread, but two dwellings were burnt out.
Mrs W W Bradley leaves Lewisporte and travels to Terra Nova to spend the winter with Mr H Head.
In a Monitor dispatch C S argues General Giraud becomes French High Commissioner in Africa via election by top colonial officials including governors of Algiers West Africa and Morocco. It notes de Gaulle’s reservations but supports acknowledging Fighting French leadership to unite in Africa and free France, urging friendly U S policy and caution against Vichy-aligned politicians.
Sad news from Gileg pcre on Thursday night confirms the death of Mrs. Augustus Churchill leaving her husband and nine children.
Ice conditions rise above Harbour Rock with the Harbour crossing becoming feasible. The ice between Ashbournes Ltd and A Colbourne’s premises broke up Monday morning but is expected to firm again in a few days if the cold weather continues.
A Friday wind from the north east froze the harbour overnight after slush ice formed. A new bridge is built for shorter pedestrian and team crossings, improving travel across the harbour.
A giant iceberg looms offshore in these waters. Years ago a smaller berg near Bluff Head Cove froze in for winter, then shed weights by spring to salmon packers.
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