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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1944
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun issue from November 25, 1944 notes publication details founded in 1880 with editor Roberts as proprietor. Notes of thanks memoriam and announcements cost 25 cents per inch and late communications after Wednesday noon may not be inserted.
The article argues for recognition of the Goose Bay Labrador lease to Canada and the United States as a strategic defense measure. It notes the role of northern bases in deterring Nazi threats and stresses that remuneration from rent for territory used for defense may be warranted. It highlights Newfoundland and Arctic stations as essential to air and sea defense and claims mutual protection beyond Canada’s coast.
Bowring Brothers Limited plans to construct sealing chips and cargo ships under a postwar policy. Chairman Eric A. Bowring said new vessels are needed and will be co designed to allow work between seal fishery seasons. He was interviewed.
The Daly News notes a vessel capable of carrying 2000 to 2500 tons deadweight and designed for maximum underdeck stowage of general cargo. It calls for Newfoundland to shift from exporting raw materials to manufacturing finished goods locally to boost employment and reduce imports.
Three St. John�s district sheep owned by Mr Martin Stuckle were killed by dogs in a Saturday night to Sunday dawn incident. A search for the responsible dogs is under way and debate grows over dog laws as communities cope with losses and rising feeding costs.
A massive blaze in Windsor began at 7 15 a.m. and burned until 11 30 a.m. It wiped out the core of Main Street commerce and several dwellings. Bernard Dubow S Cohen Sons Goodyear Humber Stores Brown Derby Restaurant and Purity Cafe suffered heavy losses. Fire units from Grand Falls Botwood and Bishop's Falls aided, with total damage estimated around half a million dollars. The origin remains unknown though a defective chimney is suspected. Residents aided by police. insurance details unavailable. Some Twillinga ta residents lost homes with few particulars available.
The government increases the bounty to 90 dollars per ton for motor powered ships from 20 to 150 tons in Class A and 70 dollars per ton for 12 to 30 ton vessels in Class C. Sailing vessel bounties remain unchanged. The move aims to boost postwar competitiveness in trade and fishing.
Obituary from Summerford records the death of Mrs Spiria Anstey widow of Henry Anstey on October 23 at age 87. She leaves five daughters and one son, forty four grandchildren, and her funeral was led by Mr George Maidment with readings and hymns, burial at the cemetery, and family prayers.
During the Normandy invasion the U S suffered about 300 soldier deaths daily. Dr Harlow Shapely noted cancer claimed 400 American lives daily. He warned the U S spends less than 2 dollars on cancer research for every 1 million spent on military war. The Vancouver Sun argues Canada’s postwar health programs should fund research to free men from incurable diseases.
Newfoundland Gazette reports a dispute over freight charges borne by Buchans miners under the Workmen's Wage Act of 1944. The Buchans Mining Company previously deducted freight costs from wages, but the act makes such deductions illegal, causing frustration as freight parcels remained at Millertown Junction awaiting worker-arranged shipment.
Mrs Martin Stucklem reports that three of her sheep were killed last week by dogs at the rear of her property. No evidence identifies the dog owner responsible for the incident.
Residents and visitors move through towns with many trips to St Johns Windsor Grand Bank and Argentia. Names include Arthur Burton Harry Ashbourne Josiah Ridout Cecil Facey Peter Tiller Ranger Chancey Raymond Baird and Joseph Thistle. One hospital stay for J A S Peyton and others return from Grand Falls Western Bay and Vancouver.
A Moscow visit by Churchill highlighted Polish dispute tensions and lingering doubts about Allied unity. Critics fear secret deals and spheres of influence while Britain seeks stronger postwar Balkan leverage. The piece notes Soviet troops in Romania and Hungary may shift power, but hopes for cooperative policy persist.
A pair of men's leather gloves has been picked up. The owner may claim them at this office by paying the ed 25 cents to recover the item.
Movements widen from Italy to France and Germany as six Allied armies press the Western Wall. American forces close on Metz while British and French advance toward Belfort and Mulhouse. Russians drive toward Budapest. air forces pound western Germany. heavy fighting around Aachen Metz and Saarfront continues amid urban combat and reorganization.
British forces push through bog lands in Holland while newspapers seek to curb desertion as troops face harsh wartime realities. In Italy, British and Polish units reach within miles of Feenza after taking Castiglione. Canada debates conscription as Ralston and Premier King clash. successor to be named and addressed.
A 77 year old woman named Mra. Leonard of Woody Telands died in a house fire after being trapped inside. The report cites a message from Ranger Butler to Ranger Hd'gra detailing the fatal blaze.
The piece argues Twillingate should serve as Chief Magistrate's Headquarters instead of Grand Falls. It notes Twillingate has long hosted the Aas't Magistrate and fears the current incumbent may be promoted, urging retention in Twillingate.
The United States pressures Argentina amid a fascist regime crisis as Latin American states push for a conference of foreign ministers to discuss the region's role in world affairs. Washington considers excluding Argentina while urging a cooperative regional response before recognizing Farrell’s government.
A Summerford resident says he applied two or three times to the Department of Natural Resources for a hunting licence to shoot caribou or moose, but each application was refused. He claims he was the sole applicant from Summerford.
George Ivany, who left Windsor days earlier, was found dead near his residence. Authorities say death appears due to exhaustion, with no immediate signs of foul play.
A herring factory has been moved to Cottle's Island by Messrs. R. and L. Eveleigh. The ring taken since the start of operations is said to be of good quality.
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