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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1941
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun publishes notes of thanks memoriam announcements with a 25 cent charge per item. The paper warns it cannot guarantee inserting letters received after Wednesday noon and disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A Canadian correspondent argues that strong drink harms social cohesion and wartime unity more than Hitlerism. The letter criticizes prohibition zeal, warns against total annihilation of what is deemed abusive, and questions temperance societies' reach in a crisis.
The fragment hints at blame for abuse of power and the consequences of indulgence. It mentions dictatorship tactics and the impact on a country and its people, suggesting a critique of repressive governance and moral fault.
The article projects a shifting Nazi strategy with Italy stretched in Africa and Albania, Greece and Turkey potentially avoiding war unless attacked, and Britain likely to receive direct aid against Germany. A spring offensive in air sea and land, plus a U S A drive by Japan, could converge to end the conflict.
Four exporters at St John s Bay Roberts and the U T Co. paid 25 cents per quintal for Labrador codfish bought in 1940. The Fisheries Board refunds and Union Trading Co involvement raise questions about price setting and ethics.
The bulletin traces renewed Italian Greek war actions and Axis diplomacy. It notes Germany seeking to avoid a Balkan front while Mussolini reshuffles high command, Greek forces repelling Italian regiments, Royal Air Force strikes, and new Lend Lease politics in Washington. It covers UK bombing, Turkish and Yugoslav positions, and fleet maneuvers through mid March.
Washington rumors say United States torpedo boats and some coast guard units will be turned over to Britain soon. Submarines may also transfer to the British navy. Berlin report describes a heavy air raid with fires visible for miles and seventeen German planes shot down in 24 hours amid ongoing Allied bombing campaigns.
During the week ending March 12 admissions included Mrs Walter Burt Fairbank Mrs Elias Chaulk Moreton's Hr Mrs Ewart Baird Twillingate North Miss Joy Rideout Bluff Head Cave Mrs Darius Gilling ham Gander Bay Frederick Phillips Twillingate South Harry Wheaton Fredericton Alec Loder Manuel's Cove Mrs Clayton Jones Bridgeporte Mrs Wesley Hynes Gillard's Cove Bert Welsh Durrell's Arm Discharges were Daniel Cutler Pike'n Arm Mrs Fred Pelley Jankins' Cove Ralph Frances Gander Bay Marjorie Lambert Twillingate South Mr Harry Wells Exploits Allen Burt Bert Cooper Virgin Arm Mr and Mrs Samuel Dove Crow Head A son was born to Mrs Ewart Baird of Twillingate North Friday February 7 Both mother and infant progress well Dr and Mrs Hardy and daughter Elizabeth Ann left March 12 for the United States on vacation.
The text discusses public health officials promoting a dole flour to curb beri beri and nutritional deficiencies. It notes objections to white flour versus brown or whole wheat and mentions storage concerns. It highlights enrichment efforts by Britain and the United States under the National Research Council to restore vitamins in white flour.
The N P.A. Entertainment Committee held another social for two recruits on Monday night at the Court House Volunteers for the Navy Mesara. Ira Barnes and Wm Earle were guests of honour. Rev Goodland presided and urged greater Empire support. The Magistrate spoke for Twillipgate and wished a safe return. Music by Frank Anstey. WPA group served refreshments. National Anthem at 10 pm.
Fragmentary text references negotiations led by Colonel Charles Lindbergh and Neville Chamberlain to avert war. Mentions a Supreme Court acquittal of Samuel Taylor and blame assigned to Nazis. The source is garbled and names and details are unclear.
The report notes Beasie Malie and St. John's gathering on Saturday and Albert Froude heading to Harbour aboard Blackwood's schooner. Winds shift east to northwest with ice filling bays. Seal netters fare moderately since the prior Friday. bed camera and old seals landed. a few whitecoats landed midweek. a patch of old seals observed about eight miles off Thursday.
Alphonzo XIII the last King of Spain dies in Rome. His death closes a royal era as exiled monarchs and European leaders react to the loss of a historical figure in Rome.
The N G I T of the NS United Church staged a pageant at Crow Head on Friday during the eighth week of the term.
Messrs J White D White G Batt and Rey LeGrow went to Herring Neck on Thursday week. George Guy and Harry Cooper came from Botwood on Wednesday. Mr Herry Radbourne went to Lewisporte Tuesday en route to Se Jabu'a.
The Salvation Army marks its 53rd Corps Anniversary in Twillingate with a Sunday service at the S A Citadel. Special references to early Army days and memorial songs will be followed by officer greetings and a 3 pm recruit enrollment with addresses. Special week services include a Wednesday program titled The Glory of the Flag.
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