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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-05-13, Page 6PAGE 6 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD The Bomber Press in Great Britain THE RETURN HOME After many false reports of dates of departure for Canada, we were finally given fairly definite wordthat, we would start .home on Friday, Oc- tober 2. , We had returned from the West part of England the „pervious Sunday, and :had spent the interven ing days in final conferences, last minute visits to famous places in London, and preparations for the journey. These preparations includ- ed having our notes officially sealed so that, we would 'nave no trouble in taking them through the ports of embarkation and arrival. On the last Thursday, I paid a final. visit to St. Paul's Cathedral ,and gaz- ed on the expanse of ruins which sur- rounds this shine,' In the afternoon, I went to see "The Belle of New York" at the Col- iseum Theatre, one of the most beaut- iful theatres I have ever seen. Walk- ing- back, to the Strand Palace Hotel, where we stayed the last few days in London, I found the Strand crowded. with people, the first time I bad ' seen any streets really crowded in England. The fruit store near the hotel,I not- ed, was selling peaches for 8 shill- ings each, and grapes for 10 shill Ings a pound. Friday morning we started on a trip during which we were destined to: use many forms of transportation. First •an automobile took us to the I station. Then we travelled on a train, the most luxurious one we had seen in England, to a port of embarkation. At the railway station a bus was waiting for us in which we went to the Aiirways office. Here our baggage was weighed, our! tickets and phssports checked, and al light lunch served, after which we got into a launch which took us out, to a British Overseas Airways Flying boat When we finally took off, this flying boat was carrying sixty-nine passengers, all their baggage, and the 1 crew of eleven. A few hours later, this huge arti- ficial bird with its heavy load came down at a transfer point,. settling so gently that few' of us knew just when wetouched the water. This. place was in Eire 'and again our pass- ports were checked. We were only t there long enough to send off a few postcards. Then once more we got into a launch which took us to a Sik- orsky American Export Ace, It tools o in all the members of the Bomber t Press and a few other passengers. The return journey was consider- ably slower, but very much more comfortable' than the trip over' in a bomber. ,The hostess, Miss Dorothy Buchannan, looking very smart in her attractive uniform, started passing around American cigarettes, (you can smoke cigarettes but not cigars or a pipe in an Ace, but smoking• was forbidden in the bomber), chewing gum, and the latest American maga- zines. Later a hot dinner was served, and soon after the Hostess and stew- and started making up the berths which were very much like those in a Pullman. ' Early the next horning the fly- ing boat came down in Canadian waters. There was a strong wind and 'very rough water so that the launch took off our party with some diffi- culty. Before we left the transfer point the previous 'evening, we watched a Pan American Clipper take off. We arrived in Canadian waters in time to see the same Clipper come down be- side us. For a tripof about two thou- sand miles over the Atlantic, the two rival planes were only a few ininutes' apart. After passing our baggage through the customs; we took taxis to the railway stationfor the last leg' of our journey :to our homes. The first thing most of us bought were someoranges, which we had not seen for nearly seven weeks. In a few hours we had again been transported across the ocean from one continent toanother, and what a contrast we found. If Canada was not the Promised Land, it was at least flowingwith milk, sugar, butter eggs, snatches, soap, and nearly everything that we had been Tearning to do with- out. And the lights! How strange to see lights at every little hamlet and town the train passed through! Pro- bably the most depressing thing in Britain is the blackout; here were brilliant lights in the train and in all the towns: They made the war seem so very far away, almost as if this ' country vere not in . it. And those were not the only things that gave an impression almost •of unconcern about the war. The stores were well -stocked and crowded with buy- ers. Everywhere we missed that feel- ing of intense determination. We found that Canadians were greatly interested in everything over there. We all spent a very busy time answering questions, giving talks, writing articles; and generally trying o bring home the picture of things es we found them. If -we have been able to show par- ents that their sons and daughters verseas are well taken care of, that hey are active and enthusiastic; if THIS MODEST CORNER IS DEDICATED, TO THE POETS Here They Will Sing You Their Songs -Sometimes Gay, Sometimes Sad -But Always Helpful and Inspiring THE PRAYER OF A SOLDIER'S A young child kneels DAUGHTER A young child kneels And lifts her heart in prayer: "Dear God, • Guard Daddy over there." "Keep Mommy here And make her happy too, Dear God, That's all I ask of you," A shadow steals Upon' as head so fair, Anod That •shuts out earthly care. we have inspired workers, to greater efforts; if we have made •others anxious to practice self-denial as an aid to victory; if we have helped to reassure Canadians as to the righting fitness of their forces; if we 'have- lcreated a greater desire to buy more Victory Bonds to provide the needed. spews of war, the work of the Bom- ber Press will have -been well worth while. Just a few closing words of thanks to all the officers and officials who helped to make our travels so agree- able, and who- spared no effort to meet our sliiightest wish to see any spec. sal activity; . also to the editors and readers who have written express- ing their appreciation of the effort to tell them what is going on in Britain. And so we leave our Canadians and others in Britain, with a feeling of confidence that when, the time comes, they will acquit themselves with glory. As General McNaughton told us at our last conference with him. "They are holding the outposts in the defence of Canada." In Lincoln Cathedral, there is a chapel dedicated to the heroes of former wars, and under some old battle scarred flags, held together with netting, I found these words on the wall. ' "A moth-eaten .rag, on a worm- eaten pole, It does not seem Iikely to stir a man's soul; 'Tis the deeds that were done, 'neath that moth-eaten rag, • When the pole .was a staff, and the rag was a flag." NATIONAL SELECTIVE SERVICE First Compulsory Employment Transfer Order NOTICE TO CERTAIN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES that men in specified lines of civilian employment, in classes already designated under National Selective Service Mobilization Regt:lations, must report for interview not later than May 19th, 1943, at an Employ- ment and Selective Service Office. A. Objective:*. The Order snakes available for essential employments the services of men in classes already designated under National Selective Service Mobilization Regulations, who are now employed in specified non- essential' employments. B. EMPLOYMENTS COVERED BY THIS ORDER: Men, of the specified categories, are covered if now employer! at: (1) ta- verns or liquor,wine and: beer stores; (2) retail sale of candy, confectionery, tobacco, books, stationery, news;', (3) • bar- ber shops and beauty IiurIours;•. (4)retail and wholesale florists; (5) service stations (gasoline -filling stations) ; (6) retail sale of motor vehicles or accessories; '(7) retail sale of sporting goods or tnnsical instru- ments; (8) waiter, taxi driver,, elevator operator„ hotel bell boy, domestic servant; (9) any occupation in or directly associated with entertainment, including but not restricted to theatres, film agencies, notion ,picture companies, clubs, howling alleys,. pool moans; (10) any occupation in or directly associated with dyeing, cleaning, and pressing (not including laundry work); baths; guide service; shoe shining. C. AGE AND MARITAL CLASSES OF MEN COVERED BY TIPS ORDER: (a) Every man born • in any year from 1917 to 1924 (inclusive) who, has reached age 191• ;(6) every man born from 1902 to 1916 `inclusive), who, at July 15, 1940, was unmarried, or divorced or judicially separated, or a widower without child or childi•en; (c) every man horn from 1902 to 1916 (inclusive) who has become a widower since July 15, 1940, and is without child or children now living; (d) every man liorn from 194$ to 1916 (inclusive) who, since July 15, 1940, has been divorced or judicially separated. D: Procedure to be Followed: All men as defined above must report to an Employment and Selective Service Office not later' than May 19, 1943. Man resident outside a city. or town having an Employment and Selective Service Office, too far removed to call per- sonally, may write to the nearest office, and await further directions, E. OBLIGATIONS •OF EMPLOYEES: When directed to accept employment, men referred to hi Paragraphs 13 and C above are required by the Regulations to follow the direction. • 0 1. OBLIGATIONS OF EMP.LOYERS:. It will be illegal for an employer to retain in his employ after May 19th, 1943, any then referred to in Paragraphs B and C above, unless a special permit has been obtained from Selective Service. G. Transportation: Provision will be made for transportation of menmoved to a new place of residence. I'I. Appeals: If objecting to transfer to other employment when directed, a man may enter appeal with a Court of itieferees, within I. Penalties: Penalties are provided for either employer or employees failing to comply with this Order. J. Authority: This Order is issued by the, Minister of Labour under National Selective Service Civilian Regulations (P.C. 246 of January 19th, 1943, and amending Orders in Council)., Merz referred to above must present documents at the employment office, i?adicatiisg cssmplidnce'with Mobilization Regulations. DEPARTIVIENT. OF LABOUR HUMPHREY MITCHELL, Minister of Labour �. MACNAMAI1A, Director.. ,National Selective Service, W2 And lifts her heart in prayer Thy rod And staff will comfort there. F. H. Johnson V BY REQUEST When you're gliding down the high- way, In your coach or limousine, Arid you see by road or by -way, Standing straight and strong and clean A. fellow dressed in Khaki. Or in the Air Force Blue, Just remember that he is wearing That uniform for you. Don't argue about the danger If you stop and give a lift, He will pay you for that ride, sir, With his blood and youth, a gift. That you, my friend driver,, Might appreciate some day, If those boys weren't there in train- ing, , And the Nazis had their way. Oh, the uniform he is wearing Is a proof he is no .shirker, So brother don't start swearing He's no ordinary 'thumb jerker, Put your brakes on, Mr, Driver Open up your door, And let this fellow know That you're worth fighting for, Contributed by LAC Thorne, C.M.L. V CHOOSE YOUR BONDS Choose your bonds, choose now nsy ' friend, , While yet you may, think well, then choose; It matters not whether you: lend Your money? No. except we lose This struggle, and then find Instead of bonds that yield increase, We've bonds of a far different kind— Bonds that bind with no release. Exageration you may say, Perhaps, but listen; have you read Of others who have rued the day They heeded not? Many lie dead. The French, the Poles, the Greeks all know, Their eyes have seen their loved ones die, They do not question this be so, Just read and think, you'll BUY, " BUY, BUY. F. H. Johnson, V PRAYER IN WARTIME have no son for whom to pray, But oh, I dare not turn away From sweet communion at Thy throne Until I pray for lads unknown. Dear Father, there are those tonight Who wing from earth in perilled flight And have no loved one's ardent pray- er To follow on the paths they fare. Lord, grant them courage as they go Through desert sands or frozen snow And may they learn a trust in Thee Which is the spirit's panoply. And even though I have no sons, There are a score of lonely ones Who need a woman's faithful prayers To bring then to a God who. cares. Clara Bernhardt. V LIFE Some call itlifeto seek with mad en- deavour The gilded prize of wealth' or place or fame; To light the torch of toil and then for - 'ever • Press onward breathless, guided by its fame. :Some call it life to find in frenzied pleasure A few vain 'words of evanescent bliss; To rob each rapt experience': of its treasure;To snatch from every joy'its honey- ed kiss, Jut some whose feet are set in quiet. places, Whose lives march on with less ;tu- multuous zest, Discover, 'mid old friendships and lov- ed faces . That days of humble] sacrifice are best. Not theirs the pride of place,, not theirs the guerdon., Of public praises all the world shall read; Yet these have tasted life with every burden; Who lives for others, he hath lived indeed. THURS., MAY, 13, 1943' youNG MEN AND WOMEN from Ontario High Schools and Collegiatcs are making one of the greatest contributions of all to the Allied War Effort by serving as Farm Cadets and Parmerettes. The production of food is so vital to the success of the campaign against the axis that it's en important job foe everyone. By spending your holidays as a Farm Cadet or Parmerette, you'Il not only make a valuable and patriotic contribution to the war effort, but you'll do your health a world of good and extend your knowledge. For full information concerning housing, supervision, rates of pay, hours of work, etc„ see your principal or write Ontario Farm Service Force, Parliament Buildings, Toronto, NOW. -1 DOMiNION-PROV!INCIAL COMMITTEE ON FARM LABOUR :AGRICULTURE- LABOUR- EDUCATION .,NOTE Last night I walked a long time in the rain with thoughts that were to thought's self mystery, The street lamps burned with incoh- erent pain and pain burned strangely in` the �+• heart of me. YF '� I '• God -hunger came with little cringing eyes, and beauty came with, cold explor- ing snout, and I considered them with dull sur- prise. and they considered me, I have no doubt. All I have dreamed at sought for, met me there in the dark street of softly dripping trees, and I ran, mad, not caring, any- where- -rd prayed behind a hedge on bloody knees. Orillia, -0nt. Kenneth Welts. OLID FARMERS TALK Old farmers meeting at the corner store Talk of their crops, of happenings close at hand Of lambing -time and spring and clov- er fields, The need of rain upon the seeded land, There is a quietness anent their toil, The peace of rain -sweet meadows in their talk, The strength of fields is in their quiet hands, The . patience of the little homing ,flock: Forth from the good clean earth they bring their food, Fruit of their laborsymbol of their toil: Theirs is the blessedness of work well done, , The glowinghealthy kinship of the soil:. And when they meet they talk of coin man things, The rising sap, the sound of birds in flight; . They carry all the 'world in their strong !sands. And lay them down to quiet sleep at night. —Edna Jaques LAND OF THE ROSE Though battle -scarred, yet lovely is thy face, Mellowed with time — holding high "pride of place." On thy green fields, ,besterred with daffodils, The sweet rain like a benediction falis Along thy country lanes the haw- thorn fills The air with subtle fragrance. And t the calls Of many woodland birds with joy we hail; The trilling of the lark, which soars on high, 1Theliquid music of the nightingale At e'en. Thy meadows stretching far and high, Are lush with rich grass and with clover, 'Wherein their nests the golden glover, Bright coloured roses everywhere abound, Tise ground whereon we tread is holy ground! .ii T. A. Bowman. Mules •to Control • Cattle Diseases Here are tenrulesendorsed by the, Health of Animals Division Domin. ion. Department of Agriculture, for, controlling cattle diseases: 1, Clean and disinfect water tanks and feed bunks regularly. 2. Drain, clean and rotate feed yards and lots and fill mud holes, 3. liaise young animals on clean ground, 4. Feed rations fortified with pro- teins, minerals and vitamins. 5. Yard and feed different classes of animals separately. 6. Secure 'a health certificate with new animals. 7. Separate new animals from the farm herd until it is known they are in a good state of health. 8. Segregate sick and unthrifty ani- mals from the herd. 9. Have diagnosis of sick animals by a trained veterinarian, 10. Consult with experienced veter- inarians about vaccinations and treat. ments. - MR. CHURCHILL WARNS AXIS "W R SHALL USE AFRICA TO COME TO CLOSER G1?IPS" Picture Shows: -Mr, Winston Church- ill broadcasting from Downing Street on November 29, 1942. Reviewing the war situation, he spoke d the Ger-. man defeats in the U.S'.S.R., in Egypt and in North Africa; of the enormous damage done by R.AIF, raids on sup-,' ply bases in Northern Italy. Com- paring the growing air strength of the Allies with the declining Germain.: construction, he warned Fascist Italy of the coming ordeal—"We shall use Africa as a spring -board ...'to come to closer grips." Speaking of France, he said "Front the flames of the ex • - plosions at . Toulon -France will rise . again."