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2 New Cruisers For Canada
Ottawa, — Two newly constructed
British crtfisera which ate to be turn-
ed over to Canada to become part of
the Royal Canadian Navy, will be of
the latest, type, costing from $10,000,-
000 to. $15,000,000 each, Hon. Angus
L. Macdonald announced.
Lone Raider Hits London Theatre
LOndon, — .Seven persons were .kil-
led and 31 injured when a .German
plane making a. freak raid without an
alert being sounded dropped a bomb
squarely on a suburban London movie
house.
Order Sofia Evacuated
London, Immediate total V/aCtl
ation of Sofia's 300,000 citizens has
been ordered by the Bulgarian Govern-
ment following two heavy raids on the
capital by British and United States
bombers, the German radio' said.,
Ontario Legislature Opens Feb. ,22
Toronto, — The first session of On-
tario's 21st Legislature will open Tues-
day, February 22, Premie7r Drew jan-
nounced after conferring with lieuten-
ant Governor Albert Matthews. The
premier said the opening date Was later
than usual to avoid baying to adjourn
until' the Dominion budget is brought
down,
Greek Resistance at Lowest Ebb
Cairo, — Newly-arrived refugees
from Greece said that organized re-
sistance against -the German/ and Bul-
garian occupation forces was at its
lowest ebb in 18 months. The refu-
gees said Athens and the port district
of Piraeus had been heavily Mined by
the Germans in addition to the great
Marathon Dim which controls, the
city's water supply.
Rail Unions Accept RD.R.'s Offer
Washington, — The railroad operat-
ing brotherhoods' wage dispute in the
United' States was settled when the
firemen, conductors and switchmen
accepted the same pay increase—and
Over-ell boost of nine cents an. hour
that President Roosevelt awarded the
.engineers .and trainmen in arbitration
proceedings,
Advocates Compulsory
Military Training
Cleveland, — To make certain "that
our 'individual liberties 'will be preserv-
ed," Navy Secretary Frank Knoc ad-
vocated one year's compulsory military
training "for every boy, when die at-
tains the age of 17 or 18," "There
is no safety or peace in unprepared-
ness,'1" Xn'ox told the Cleveland BOY
Scout Council's annual banquet in a
prepared Address.
Britain Expects Long Session
London, — Parliament faces a
heavy session when it reassembles
soon after the Christmas recess, with
new progress reports on the war ex-
pected from the Government and sev-
eral important debates pending on
controversial domestic problems,
Gardiner Says Exports Vital
Ottawa, — Agricultere Minister
Gardiner said in an 'address before the
National Poultry Conference that
Canada must look to overseas markets
to take her surplus agricultural pro-
ducts 'after the war. While Canadians
generally were able to buy all the
food they desired in recent years, and
military establishments required large
quantities of food, actual 'consumption
had risen by only about sin p'er cent
since 1938.
Nazis Executed Ciano As Example
Berne, — The Verona trials and the
quick execution of Count Galeazzo
Ciano and four associates in the over-
throw of Benito .Mussolini appeared in
,the light of Berlin reaction, to be a
German effort to instil fear in persons
in Germany and the satellite countries
who might be plotting similar coups
against Hitler and his pupPet -dicta-
tors.
U. S. Budget $99,769,000,000
Washington, —'congress received
from President Roosevelt a $99,769,-
000,000 budget for the 1945 fiscal
year—perhaps the last bilge war-tiMe
budget—and notable chiefly for a con-
templated downturn in war spending
and upturn in post-war costs. Al-
though it assumes the war in Europe
will still be going on in 1945, it calls
for a reduction from the $92,000,000,-
000 of war spending in the current
fiscal year, 'ending next July 1, to $90,-
0.00,000,000.
Montreal Strikers Back to Work
Montreal, — The 'wheels of civic
government machinery, idle -for 23
slays, began moving in Montreal agaie
as municiple white collar workers re-
tu'rned to their desks and city hall
became ..active for the first time since
December. 16.
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Vice-Admiral.Nelles to. London
Ottawa, — At a newsy press con-
ference 'here Navy Minister Macdon-
ald announced a switch of naval chiefs
of staff and the manning of two Royal
Navy carriers by Canadian officers
and sailors, and said that Canadians
now were in training to take over two
new- medium Cruisers of the latest
type. Vice-Admiral Percy W. Nelles
will leave soon for London to assume
the new Canadian rank of senior ^flag
officer and is succeeded as chief of
the Canadian naval staff 'by Rear-Ad-
Miral George C. Jones, former vice-
chief.
Export Trade Now Greatest
Ottawa, — Canada's export trade in
1943 resached "the highest figure in
our history' and fat^ exceeded imports
'to the Dominion, Trade Minister Mac-
Rinnon said in a prepared statement,
"The total of our domestic and for-
eign exports during the year attained
the unprecedented figere of sliglitlY
more than P,000,000,000," M. Mc-
Kinnon said. 4 `,10 Other wOrde We ex-
ported in 1945-eomModities at the rate
of -V50,000,000 a month, or approxi-
mately $10,000^,000 per working day—
by far the highest' figure in our his-
tory,"
ggen Asks,Dane'e Co-operation
London, — Foreign Secretary Eden
told the Angld:-Danish Society that
"when the hour of deliverance comics
we know all true Danes will join with
us in striking a final 'blow 'at the pool-
mon enemy." lie added: "We pledge
ourselves to work together for coin,-
mom victory and. pledge ourselves
hereaiter to work together that the
world may enjoy a peace that shall
endure,"
Two Subs Sunk
Washington, — Destruction of two
German Submarines in the South At-
lantic, one after 5% hours of battling
in which six navy and army planes
participated,, was reported by the U.S,
Navy. Both subinarines were sighted,
attacked and .senk by planes flying
Seareli missions from Ascension Isl-
and, midway across the Atlantic from
the South American bulge at Natal,
Brazil.
Named Legislature's Speaker
Toronto, — Premier Drew announc-
ed that W. J. Stewart, Progressive
Conservative member for Toronto-
Parkdate, will be appointed Speaker
of the Ontario Legislature. Mr.
Drew's statement said: "Mr Stewart
will bring to this highly responsible
position great administrative experi-
ence acquired over many years as a
members of the Toronto City Council
and the Ontario Legislature.
Japs Lack Fire Power
Detroit, — Captured Japanese army
equipment shows that "Japan does not
belong in the 'big league,'" Maj.-Gen.
G. M. Barnes, chief of the Develop-
ment Branch of the United States
Army Ordnance Department, told the
Society of Automotive Engineers.
"Her weapons lack fire power, and
this disadvantage will prove fatal as
we solve the logistic prOblems,^^ and
push forward step by. step, pres'sing
home our power drives."
INTERESTING LETTER
FROM OVERSEAS
the Canteen for something to eat, be-
cause we didn't stop for supper last
night, and 'believe me we were nearly
starved. I wasn't just hungry, but
tired too, SO I hit the hay' as soon as
I came back. It was a good thing we
didn't have to get up early this morn-
ing, because I think everyone in this
hut needed some sleep, and when I
tell you that it was about 9.30 when
most of us hit the floor, I'M ,sure
You'll agree. that we needed some
sleep. Well, the next thing on the
program was dinner, and you can be
sure no one missed that because that's
one time we really eat. It's 10 p,m.
right now and my stomach is puffed
up like a pois'oned pup's, yet 1 don't
know whether I ate too much or not,
but aside from that I feel fine and I'm
sure it will go down to normal in a
day or two, ha, ha. ' I can't begin to
tell you, what all they had on, those
tables, but I'm *sure no one could' ask
for more: Oh, yes, it was a turkey
dinner and no fooling. I told Janet
the only thing they didn't have was
tea, 'but besides the beer, they did
have some Pepsi Cola, so everyone
was able to drink. You'd 'think the
cooks would be tired out after the
Work they've done this week getting
ready for to-day, but if you could hear
them in the next room, you'd think
they had 6 months rest, but maybe it
will be different when the drinks are
all gone, eh, I went over to the Can-
teen with some of the boys about an
hour ago and things were in full swing
over there too, The place was just
packed, and everyone was singing
even the staff that w'orks there were
dressed in costumes and false faces
on. I just left my own on because
this is the. only one I have itist.now..
anyway we had a nice time over there'
for an hour, they had -coffee and
cookies, -sandwiches and lemon squash'
drink and it was all free, so we
-mind helping to vat -some of ft I had.
•.a letter froin jack (brother-indaw).
and he's doing fine and has quite a lot
of Mail from home and of CORM
busy writing letters. Santa was late
with my toys, but I'm "sure they must
be around somewhere, NW' did; you
all do this ,norning? I sure hope you
had a swell time -and that Santa Was
real generous. I hope Lance was able
to get home for Xmas. I'm sure he'd•
feel badly if be didn't make it, but of
course -we can't aliveys .tell'where we'll,
be from one time to another, and We .
can just hope that things will turn•
out' for the best, I expect' Janet has
told you all about the Cowart reunion
before this, it sure would be nice for
them all to be together for a Xmas,
Jack expects his leave will be around
.th e same time as mine, so most likely-
will be seeing each other around the
middle -of' January. Well folks, this
seems to be the end of the line for
this time, so here's hoping you all had
a wonderful_ Xmas, and when the next
one rolls around let's hope.we'll all be
together again, and just between you
and me Pd much rather have a white
Christmas, no foolin. Cherrio for
now with lots- of love.
from your son Harry,'
LETTER TO
, THE EDITOR
A Little, More About The StoakleY
Rats
I saw in the Council minutes that
Mr. Lewis complained about our rats,
Now if I have skill, witts and luck
enough to catch some of these pesky
little animals, I would like very much
if Mr. Lewis would tell me what sort
of brand or marking to put on them
so he could distinguish the Stoakley
rats from our good neighbours who
keep chickens and have grain to feed
them. Mr. Lewis also complained
about keeping pigs in the summer of
1943 but this is January, his letter
must of been over-looked or else he
has forgotten when to complain. Mr.
Lewis has his 'greenhouse heated and
it would be far more comfortable for
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our rats th'ere than iii our bar folk
sometimes it freezes in our !UMW
Some of the neighbours' rats migbit
have been paying our rats a, frienilio
visit and got lost on their way 1240
the greehouse by mistake. Mr. LOAF'
seems to forget about his good
rooster with a good deep bass ix weeirtm
stationed right under. our , upstair*
window, and we were .awakened.oat
of our peaceful slumber in the ^mos-
small hours of the morning when Ms
bird started to crow about as' lead as
a fog horn, but we just tooli it anit
said nothing. Then the rooster was
transferred to some unknown qaurters
and the young duffers carried' GU-Wide
the crowing which sounded like a di-
-organized band and the odour from
that chicken ranch—whew . ant
only a few feet from our house.
Now I am a British subject and as
far as I know a fair Wingharn citfzest
for twenty-five years, so let's consi,its-
this matter carefully before corninz
to sudden conclusions.
Yours truly,
J. E. Stoakley
Wingham, Ont.
Noah's Ark
"Funny, ain't it, pa," said John, .vp,
"that everybody in our house is some
kind of an animal?"
"What do you mean?"
"Why, mother's a dear, and baby'c.
a little lamb, and I'm a kid—I, can't
thing what you are, pa.".
"I'm the goat, my son."
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Poland Wants Russian Conference
London, — The _Polish Government
in London after four successive days
of Cabinet study of ,Russia's 'Curzon
line boundary proposal announced in
a conciliatory statement' that it was
asking Britain and the United States
to bring Poland and Russia together
to discuss all outstanding Russian-
/Wish problems. The Polish .an-
nouncement, which in effect _asked
Britain and the United States to mend
broken diplomatic relations between
'the Polish London Government and
the Soviet Union, was bailed immedi-
:ately in official British quarters as
"an encouraging response" to the
:Soviet Government's January 11 dec-
ilaration suggesting the Curzon line as'
,the Russian-Polish boundary.
Doubts Early Ending of War
-Cleveland, — Navy Secretary Frank
Knox termed "wishful thinking" any
belief' that the conflict in Fairope will
end soon through collapse of the Ger-
man home front. He said "a quick,
atiding- of the war is unlikely. Those
who wishfully Plink for an early end
oi•nthe War are neeessarily doing a -di's-
servite to the war effort.
Britain Ask Spain For Explanation
Landon, — Time bombs hidden in
cargoes' of long-coveted oranges ship-
ped from Spain have delayed distri-
bution of the fruit in Britain, the
MiriisJsy, of Food announced, and the
Foreign Office has .aSked the Spanish
Government to determine the back-
ground of the plot. •
World. Wide News In Brief Form
Most Young Mothers
Use this*ay to Relieve
Miseries of Children's
COLDS
Thanks to its ,effectiVe
penetrating-stimulating action
(as illustrated), time.,tested
Vicks VapoRub promptly helps
relieve coughing spasms, mus-
cular soreness or tightness, con-
gestion and irritation in the
bronchial tubes!
The very moment you 'rub
soothing, vaporizing VappRub
on throat, chest and back at bed-
time, it starts to work _and
keeps on. working for hours as it
invites restful sleep. Often by
morning most of the misery of
the cal IS gone!
Try k And you'll understand
-why the time-proved home rem-
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or lieutenant in the Red Air Porte, having
blight at 1te.1114Vad and Rostov. With Lieut.
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Editor's Note—The following letter
written from Harry Browne to his
ether and mother, Mr. and Mrs
Harry Browne of town, NI:re are sure
will be of interest to our readers. It
was written 'Christmas Day and tells
of the activities of the unit and in
particular the boys in Harry's hut. The
way they tried to make everything
about their hut carry the Christmas
spirit is typical of our boys in the
,army.
Anyone who has a letter or portion
of a letter from Overseas that would
he-of interest, we would be pleased to
publish same.
Now for Harry's letter:
'December 25.
Dear Mother and Dad:
Just finished a letter to Janet so
thought I'd just write you a letter too
just to let you know I'm doing O.K.
I've really enjoyed myself Much bet-
ter this Xmas than I did last year,
and I guess it was' because all of us
in this hut donated a shilling each
toward buying, paper for decorations
to make our room look more cheerful
at this time of the year, and you can
just bet it looks swell too: In fact,
one of the boys from another hut was
just in and he said we Should have
a picture taken of it. We even have
a nice tree all deeorated with red,
white and blue paper, red and silver
bells, stars, cotton batton for snow and
stockings made from cardboard and
covered with red paper. The bells and
Stars are made The same way, some of
them are covered with tinfoil from
cigarettes, and they really show up
swell, We have the streamers run-
ping the full length of the hut from
One beam 40 another, then the others
go from the centre to bunches of
holly tacked over tacit window, then
there are larger stars and bells hang-
ing from other sections of the stream-
ers, I wish you could see it,' I'm
sure you'd say we did a real job, it
took ten oif Us over 6 hours to do it
all, but it was certainly wgrili the cf.
fort, The boys even put their Xmas
cards on the tree and it sure makes
a big improvement too, I'm sure you
wouldit"t ,se any nicer tree anyvOiere,
and , we Made everything except the
paper and the tree, and by the looks
of all the things that were made, I
?think we ,eotild have even made a tree
somehow, AnywaY thank heaven we
didn't have to, ha'; ha, We were nil
black AA the ace of spades when we
finished because there's plenty of dust
when you get climbing around the
'afters, putting this papery de" in
place, So'we all ,h4a a good ws,sh *hen
we were finished. Theo we went to
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