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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-02-03, Page 3Japs Charged With Atrocities Washington , — A horror story scarcely paralled in the annals of modern war — how the Japanese starved, tortured and in some cases . wantonly murdered the gallant de- fenders of Bataan — was told by the United States ArmY and Navy. Docu- mented by sworn statements of offic- ers who escaped from prison camps, the joint announcement described a cold-blooded campaign of savagery carried out after the 36,000 Americans and. Filipinos on Bataan and Corregi- dor were overwhelmed by superior numbers. Congress Cries Hang Mikacjo Washington, =-• Enraged as never before the United States voted merci- less 'vengeance on every one of the Japanese who tortured and murdered the men who defended Corregidor and Bataan. Cries of "hang the mikado" and "bomb Japan out of existence" roared out of Congress. From all quarters expressions of sheer rage grew more vocal by the hour. Premier Mentions Jap Prisoners Ottawa, — The House of Commons settled clown to the business of the 1944 session, with a statement by Prime Minister MackenZie King on the Japanese neglect of . Canadian prison- ers of war as an immediate reminder that the war still is Canada's chief concern. Every effort had been made by the Canadian Government to obtain Et HINTS A EL-SAVIN R HOME OWNER TUNE iN fie Have you Thought About. BRAY LEGHORNS WINNOVIREI L COKING over the Canadian poultry situation we sometimes wonder whether White Leghorns are "getting the break" .they deserve, They're thrifty, they live well, and they certainly shell out the eggs. Since they're smaller and naturally more active than most heavier breeds, you can put more Leghorns into a given space thaa, the bigger birds. Some of our biggest Markets give a preference to • white eggs . . . some even Pay premiums for them, And we know poultry authorities who claim that you can raise Leghorns cheaper and get more eggs for your feed. 4 "Order BRAY CHICK HATCHERY Today Order A. C. Adams, Wingham BRAY" —Agent. manwasionamari 1111111111111111111111NNY r• World Wide News hi Brief Form CANADIAN CORPS COMMANDER, ITALY, trieut.,Gert 1t. D. G Cretar,:ell, ternMnder tTlatt Corps In the Mediterranean theatre of wet, where Cittitidlart brat • lwva bun -ittoturthoried toruilltuti-a Lull. girt* coral- Leaders To Attend London Meeting With Progressive' Conservative Fed- eral Leader John Bracken, Premier of Ontario Col. George A. Drew and Mrs. Drew, and other ranking party members planning to attend, the West- ern Ontario Progressive Conservative Association will hold its annual meet- ing at the Masonic Temple, London, at 2 p,m„ February 12. Canadians Back From Kiska After mare than five months' duty as part of the occupation force on the Aleutian Island of Kiska, the Cana- dian Fusiliers (Active) (City of Lon- don Regiment) has 'tow returned to Canada, This became publicily known as the Department of National De- fence announced that all Canadian units which 'had participated in the Kiska campaign were now on Cana- dian soil. Last August 23, Prime Minister King officially announced that a joint Canadian-American force had taken the former „lap-held Island Of Kiska. More Politics 'On CBC Ottawa, — The Board of Governors of the Canadian Ilroadcasting Corpor- ation announced revision of the CRC's regulations to allow "more time" ,for political broadcasting by federal party leatiera between elections. The an- nouncement, made following a two- day Meeting here, said it was under- stood one-half hoar per month on a CBC network would 'be allotted for Stith broadcasts, Suggests Closer Empire Lotidott, 'The dine has come for a joint effort by Britain and the airt. Cook and Graeme McDowell. 'Com, triunity singing was enjoyed. Lunch was served, The forum next week will be held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. F, 5, Cook. Mr. and Mrs. W. A, CaTripbelt visit- ed on Tuesday with 'Mr. and Mrs. A.. Speigloberg of 'Kitchener, SALEM Mrs. Charlie Simmons spent a few days last week with her son, Mr. Joe Simmons and his wife who live near Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Gowdy and children from north of Gorrie, called on the former's. parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy one night last week, While Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Me- Michael were visiting with Mr, and Mrs. Charles Gathers one night last week, Mrs. McMichael was taken sud- denly ill and had to have the doctor. She was threatened with pneumonia, but we are glad to say she is slowly, recuperating and is out of danger., We hope to see her fully recovered soon. Mr. and Mrs, Allister Green from near Wroxeter, called on Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir one night last week. The Red Cross met on Tuesday afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs, James Harris and did some quilting. Lunch was served by Mrs. D. L. Weir, Mrs. W. E, Weir and the hostess The annual meeting was held in the church here last Friday afternoon with a fair attendance. The business was attended to after which the ladies served lunch. There was no change in the session. Mr. D. L. Weir and. Mr. Ira Neill were elected to the Board of Managers in place of Mr. Les. Bolt and 'Mr. Charlie Cathers. Miss Fanny Belle Weir was re-elected organist, Mrs. Bolt was appointed choir leader with Mrs. Morrison Sharpie as assistant. • VP N N N N tit N lift N N N N N N N • V3 N N . ' 00; Opportunities Jump right out at you from the classified want ads in The Advance-Times. In them you may find listed the very thing you have been looking for. Or some person may be wanting that arti- cle that you are storing in your attic for lack of room. READ THEM REGULARLY — ....„ ""` a /PS WINGI-IAM ADVANCVMMES " YES WE HAVE 'EM From all this you may gather that .-we have White Leghorn Chicks to sell, That's right — we have! Mind you, we're not knocking other breeds — we produce a lot of chicks of other breeds, too. But with eggs in such strong demand for home and overseas, and- this new floor price firmly underneath the egg market, we feel this old reliable egg 'manu- facturer, the White Leghorn, deserv- es more attention than it has been getting, recently. • COCKERELS, TOO Many peonle turn uP their noses at White Leghorn cockerels. But White Leghorn cockerels are no slouches - for broilers and 'fryers. Mrs, Ander- son, Bobcaygeon, On t., writes: "Had two fried for dinner today, dressed two pounds each" — at 101/4- weeks, We'll bet they made real eating, too. S6 if you have the room, take your Leghorns non-sexed, and treat youi- self to some fried chicken. information about. the Canadians who fell into Japanese hands at \Hong Kong on. Christmas Day, 1941: About 1,000 Can'aclian prisoners had been transferred from, Hong Kong to Japan, leaving 600 to 600 behind, said Mr. King. --- Warn Britons of Gas Attack .., London, — Britons received their second gas warning in two days as Government sources warned them to be prepared for a German attempt to upset invasion plans with desperate and suicidal attacks on the country. 5th Army Takes Rome Initiative New York, —. A dispatch from Cor- respondent C. L. Sulzberger to The New York Times quotes Gen'. Sir Harold Alexander, Allied Commander- in-chief in. Italy, as saying 5th Army forces have, established themselves firmly south of Rome and are in position to take the initiative. Cabinet Split in Argentine Montevideo, — The military govern- ment of Gen, Pedro Ramirez, presi- dent of Argentina, was split wide open as a result of the country's severance of diplomatic relations with the Axis. Gen, Arturo Rawson, a comrade in arms with Ramirez in the June revo- lution of army leaders, -resigned as ambassador to Brazil because he was too pro-Allied. Three Cabinet offic- ials also resigned, but because they were too prohAxis. Urge '.Forestry Plan Ottawa,. — A '100,000,00 forestry ,program to train 15',900 men during the next five years, encouragement to prospectors, extension of rural electri- fication, improvements for handling fish, establishment of a national garden, and 'extension of tour- ist facilities, were recommended in the report of a reconstruction sub.corn. mittee tabled in the 'House of Coin, mons, Plan Lay-Off System Edmonton; — A, 0, MacLachian, acting manager of National Selective. Service office here, said that new regu- lations have been issued by Selective Service which provide a system of lay- offs in war and related industries. Under the system the first men to be laid off would be those subject to mili- tary call who have 'been employed through deferment, he said, Suggest More Co-operatives Quebec, — The Canadian Feder- ation of Agriculture asked the Federal Government to take "the necessary steps to remove all obstacles of a legal, institutional or fiscal character, to-the full and complete function of co-oper- ative organizations and thus make pos- sible the greatest development of ,the co-operative movement in Canada," Another resolution asked that 75 per cent of the proceeds .of livestock dish persal sales be exempt from income tax as return of capital and that 25 per cent be recognized ,as current in- come. Want Improved Farm Credit Ottawa, — Improved credit facilities for farmers, research to find new uses for agiicultural products, extension of overseas markets, and classification, of all agricultural lands in Canada were recommended in the report of the ad- visory corrimittee on reconstruction, tabled in the House of Commons. The Farm Loan Board could make an ef- fective interest rate of four or 4% per cent without loss to the Government and be a greater factor in contributing to the security and stabilization of the farming industry and in forcing inter- est rates generally to a lower level, -said the report. Cut Spains Oil Supply Washington, — The United States has suspended oil shipments from the Caribbean area to Spain for February, it was learned on excellent authority. The step is understood to be part of a general reconsideration by the United States GoVernment of Spain's over-all position with regard to the war. Letters Lost At Sea Ottawa, -- Pdstmaster General Mut- ock announced that "a large quantity" of letters has been lost at sea because of an accident to an aircraft carrying mail to the Mediterranean area. "The incident is especially regrettable on account of the fact that many of the letters, which had to be jettisoned to allow the aircraft to return to land, were dispatched from Canada prior to Christmas day," the statement said.. Says Japs Conserving Naval Units Washington, — The Japanese now are carefully conserving their major naval units, awaiting a chance for a sharp smash at Allied air and surface forces in the Pacific, Rear Admiral Osborne B. Hardison said. . . iniohs to work out an agreed plan for the future of inter-imperial relations, imperial foreign policy and imperial defence so the Empire can speak with one voice about the peace settlement and post-war organization of the Em- pire, the Earl of Listowel said here, This should be the main task of the forthcoming conference of prime min- isters, the Labor whip of the House of Lords told fellow peers two days after Lord Halifax, British ambassa- dor to the United States, said in a Toronto speech that unified Empire policies for defence and foreign affairs were essential to the Empire's future strength. Clear Aluminium Company Ottawa, — The. House of Commons War Expenditures Committee, in a report, said that 'none of, the allega- tions" made against the Aluminum Company .qf Canada last year by M. J. Coldwell, C,C.F. leader, is sub- stantiated by the facts. SAILOR APPRECIATED DITTY BAG GIFT Letters Received By Wingham'Branch Of The Navy League From I. Maccoy, South Shields,. Durham, England, To Wingham Branch. The Navy League of Canada:- 1 wish to express my thanks for the lovely ditty bag which I received; It contained the very things I needed. I think yours is a very fine organiz- ation, and such useful gifts as you sent me are surely appreciated. Sincere thanks, I. Maccoy. Arid from his mother:— I would like you to know that we appreciate your kindness to our son in sending him such a fine Christmas gift. 'The men in the Merchant Navy des- erve all consideration, and they seem to get it in Canada. It brings comfort to us to know that they are so well cared for when they are away from home. Yours sincerely, (Mrs.) S. Maccoy. POTATO GROWERS HERE'S A TIP Order Certified Seed Potatoes Now Certified seed potatoes are 'being withheld from export to meet the re- quirements of Canadian growers, but, the Plant Protection Division, Domin- ion Department of Agriculture points out, demands for these potatoes from other countries are very strong. Sup- plies not needed for planting in Can- ada should be released for export in March before the season in the U.S.A. is too :far advanced for planting. This means that orders for certified seed potatoes should be placed without de- lay. while supplies are still available. The planting of certified seed po- tatoes for table stock will give a heavier yield from each acre planted to such seed. Seed potato growers are reminded that fields entered for certification in 1944 must be planted with either 'Foundation" or "Founda- tion A" seed. The local District Inspector Seed Potato Certification, Plant Protection Division, Dominion Department of Agriculture, has a list of growers hav- ing "Certified", "Foundation" or "Foundation A" seed potatoes for sale, HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SPEECH FROM THRONE Following are highlights of the leg- islative proposals in the Speech from the Throne, read at the opening of Parliament Thursday by-the Governor. General: Provision for familY allowances to help ensure a "minimum of well-being" for children and help gain for them "a closer approach to -equality of op- portunity," Creation of three new Government departments: Veterans' Affairs, Re. construction, and Social Welfare, Provision for Canadian participation in an international organization to maintain peace. Provision of war-service gratuities for Members of the armed forces and additional rehabilitation schemes, A national health insurance bill and contributory eld.age pensions after "suitable agreernenth" are readied with the provinces, A. bill to place a, floor under prices of staple farm products,. Establishment of an. Industrial. De- velopment Bank" to provide credits for conversion, of war indostries to peace uses, A bill to ensure or guarantee export- credits to .aid. in obtaining 'export markets for 'Canada. Revision of the Bank Act. Arrangements to. provide voting facilities for.rnembers of the Canadian armed forces, wherever they may be. stationed, A bill to extend. the mutual aid pro. visiOn of 1943-44 to include post-war relief in liberated countries. Expansion of research activities. New housing legislation. MD" COUPONS ARE DOUBLED IN VALUE The Prices Board announced that "D" preserVes ration coupons will be worth twice as much for most items when the next pair become valid Feb- ruary 3, and gave as the reason for the increase the current improved sup- ply situation of some items. In addition to doubling amounts of preserves, honey and molasses, the board said provision is being made for quantity purchases of maple syrup during the spring production season. Although the ."D" coupon values generally increase, the alternative of .one-half pound of sugar in place of preserves remains the same, the an- nouncement said. Under the revised schedule the cou- pon value for canned fruit increases from 10 to '20 fluid ounces; jam, jelly, marmalade, maple 'butter and honey butter from six to 12 fluid ounces; molasses from 20 -fluid ounces (one pint) to 40 fluid ounces (one quart). Maple Syrup • From February a until May 31 maple syrup may be purchased on the basis of one coupon for' 40 fluid ounces. At the end of that time the coupon will return to the 24-ounce value. • The 'coupon value of comb honey has been changed from one standard section (one pound) to two sections (two pounds), and for extracted honey from 12' fluid ounces (one pound) to 24 fluid ounces (two pounds). The coupon value of corn, cane or any blended table syrup has been in- creased from 14 to 15 ounces. Cran- berry sauce remains at a coupon value of 12 fluid ounces. WESTFIELD A number of the men from this vicinity attended the Farm Machinery School at Blyth last 'week. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell and John were Wingham visitors on Sat- urday. 11111111111111111610111111111111111111 os • N N N 164 • N n n N N n • N • • n • • • • U N N N 111 N N N N U N N A number of the ladies met at the home of Mrs. R. Vincent on Wednes- day and completed a quilt for the Red Cross, Mr. and Mrs., Frank Tamblyn, Margaret and Jack, were guests on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs, R, Stonehouse of Goderich, visited on Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Bert Taylor. Miss Jean Campbell of Sky Harbor, Goderidh, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Camp- bell, and Mrs. Geo. Cook of Bel- grave, visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs, Emerson Rodger. The Young Peoples meeting was held on Friday evening with 25 pres- ent. Social activities were enjoyed. The devotional program was in charge of Ronald Taylor with Phyllis Cook at the piano, Mildred Carter gave the call to worship. Scripture lesson was read by Gordon Carter. Prayer by Ross Radford. Topic was given by Bill Buchanan, Collection was re- ceived by Victor Campbell. The presi- dent Gordon McDowell, was able to be present again after his recent oper- ation, and thanked the society for the cards and letters and box he had re- ceived while in the hospital. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Bene- diction. Miss Doreen Vincent of Blyth, spent Sunday under the parental roof, (Meant for last week) Mrs. Bert Taylor visited on Tues- day with Mrs.. J. Tamblyn of Londes- boro. Ten ladies of the district met at the home of Mrs. Fred J. Cook on Friday and completed two quilts for Red Cross, A pot luck supper was served. The Farm Forum was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDowell with 35 present. The social activities were tinder the leadership of Arnold Thurs., February 3rd 1944 Sure! goes further and fangs Ionger IER3E 111231 EINIMINERIE 1118 EINENEREEMEIEWIE N N n Get Results 0 .Give Them a Titbit The Advanceollines •• 'NVant Ads. 11111111111111111111111101111101111111111110111111111.1111 011111110101110111111001101111