· THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 15, 1941.
R.A.F.And Luftwaffe Assemble Forces For The Big Offensive
DOCTOR'S LOVE FOR
Air Struggle CROSS-CHANNEL
PATIENT Still Centred
A doctor's love affair with a married woman re- sulted in his being struck off the register by the | General Medical Council, sitting in London. The case was heard in public.
On The West
(By Reuter's Air Correspondent)
HER ATLANTIC
LIFELINE HAVE BEEN SAPPED FOR A BAL- KAN BLITZKRIEG.
GUN DUEL CONTINUING
A cross-Channel ar- tillery duel took place yesterday when Ger- man long-range artil- lery on the French
resumed their "nuisance" shelling of the south-east coast for the fourth succes- sive day.
coast THERE IS NOT CONCLUSIVE CONFIRMA- The doctor was Bernard Drum- | TION THAT THE NAZI AIR FLEETS RANGED mond Hendy, registered as of the AGAINST BRITAIN AND Tavistick Chic, Westfield College. Kidderpore Avenue, NW. He was ebarged with having abused his postion hy behav Prg unproperly to and commitire adultery with.
Violet Stacey. Mrs
when WHN patient of his, on numerous occa - sions between Getribe. 1936, and
Qualified observers discount such an ex- planation of the continued lull in the Luft-
June, 1940, and with having been waffe's activity in the West as being far too
guilty of infamous conduct m professional respect
obvious.
The comdiamant were Mi and The weather over north-west; but it is doubtful if they will be Mis. Stacey Mr. T JP Hobley, Furope continues to be poor and, able to prepare for even as many this, Ger- as 800 planes for some time, as advantage of who appeared for them, said that taking
forward with Bulgaria's few bases are ill-equip- Mis Stacey went to th Hendy in many is pushing October 1936 on the recommend the greatest energy efforts to re-ped and not in the best condition. The planes being thrust south- ation of and'hey doctor, for certain equip and reform squadrons with
iniproved types eastwards are almost certainly of psycho-amaly teal treatment
Wat least MIS Sharey
sad of bombers and fighters in read-the 1940 war vintage, to which a I evidence
few improvements have been ne- that she was at treated by Dr
a bigger and more con-
largely Pessary since they were Hendy in 1936 Early 1937 heistert effort
cas! stationed in south-east and became attracted to her She sug-i
strengthening is This
Germany and the flying personnel Rested that she should go to an; neeessary because without H
has only a small leavening of men other doet. 1, but he became V2* i densification of the evmbined ady distressed and asked her to pe and sea blockade of Britain, and with experience of war
cannot suc-another major power. men with b... he patent and i a possible myasion. friend In April, 1939. her treat-i ment lapsed.
"Miss G."
ness for
vitally
un
ceed, and the safety of German. oreupied territories from at least n ligger eunslaught by air cannot be guaranteed.
Mr Churchilf said not only
is arranging" that Britain
Shells fell in the Dover areo but по damage was done and there were no casual- ties. British long- range guns returned the fire. Reuter.
SURVEY OF BRITAIN'S
agus WAR PLANS
R.A.F. Superiority
The R.A.F. In the Middle East
prows stronger etill and one ob- I consulted considers it
server for
and Germany to experience bombing
has known j as heavy as Britain but also confidently asserted that the prowing RAF. S
"already errtainly master of the daylight air."
Hendy discussed with her
life his unhappy spoke to her of difficulties in his He relationship with a Mlass G. also spoke ut his friendships with other patients.
Adultery rurred for the first tune in October, 1939 When war broke out her husband was asked to do A.R.P. work, and was away from home on certain nights, Mis- conduct took place when her hus- band was away.
That continued
until May this year.
for three reasons.
raiding
SHANGHAI BRITON IN GAMBLING CASE
Found guilty of using his pre- mises "for unlawful gaming," W. Hawkins was fined £5 by Magis- trate C. H. Haines in the British Police Court in Shanghai. The ac- cused, who maintained his in- the three-day cence throughout tral, was given time to pay his fine.
a
Hawkins was charged with operating a roulette wheel in Seymour Road dra, and in a three- room suit in the Burlington Hotel. He is alleged to have moved his establishment from Seymour Road. to the hotel, "due to police pres- sure
In passing jud ment the magis- trate stated: "I am going to impose a fine on you, as you seem to be- lieve that you can engage in this sort of thing without liability as long as you keep it private." He then quoted from a legal prete- dent, which opined that private gambling of certain kinds, such as when en- roulette, was unlawful gaged in regularly.
Hawkin's Defence
Hawkins' entire defence rested
The survey of Govern-upon a statement made from the ment's economic and fin-dock, in which he denied his guilt and questioned the accuracy of the ancial war plans has been statements made by the Chinese brought to an end.
Lord Stamp, who in July, 1939, undertook the work with the as- sistance of Mr. H. G. Henderson and Professor Henry Clay, has re- ported to the Prime Minister that having having regard to the vari- ous developments taken place in the field covered by the survey the work might now by ended.
which have
witnesses as they were all waiting judgment on the same charge in the First Special District Court.
doubtful indeed that the Luft- waffe can ever hope to match
Before considering the evidence, the power of the R.A.F. in the
Magistrate Haines declared that as East without dangerously weak.
these witnesses were alleged con- oning its position in the West.
federates of the accused and as In the West the new Spitfire
their evidence was uncorroborated, and Hurricane types which have now taken the air in the vanguard
be would examine the testimony Shadow Over Balkans
with care. are bigger and more powerful, and that are causing the Germans increas-
In the reading of Hawkins' re is growing The belief
no doubt are the cast the ing worry, as
court's passing, to Hitler is seeking
The Prime Minister has express cord, prior to the of bombers
ed warm thanks to Lord Stamp sentence, it was brought out that menacing shadow of the Luft- later types waffe deeper over the Balkans, Germany by night.
and his colleagues for the valuable he had a previous conviction on an For the moment that worry may help they have given during the illegal gaming charge. Firstly, to coerce Greece into be confined to the propaganda ef- past 18 months in ascertaining the
with Italy and fect of British sweeps over
the gaps
in Government's economic l frighten Turkey, Bulgaria, Yugo- Continent but the Germans well and financial plans and pointing Greece into neutral know that these daylight thrusts | out any inconsistencies in the Slavia and
to the nazification of passivity
are likely to have a more pro- war plans of the various Govern- the Balkans.
found effect as they grow bigger ment departments. Secondly, to safeguard the and more persistcut. Dr. Hendy asked Mrs. Stacey: "back door" now that the collapse "Is it not true that early in your of his Italian partner weekly treatment you admitted to being.
grows more imminent. in love with me?"
"No," replied Mrs. Stacey. acknowledged a mutual affection," she added.
in
Mrs. Stacey produced a bundle of letters which she said were written to her by Dr. Hendy. an When she received letter
il which he wrote, "This is a leave taking" and asked forgiveness, she spoke to her husband.
armistice
On the timing of the new offen- sive in the West, for which the R.A.F. and the Luftwaffe are clear- Thirdly, to prepare the way ly assembling their forces, the "We for a lightning dash at the middle scope of the Second World War of the British Empire, hoping may well depend.-Reuter, that the diplomatic melfing pot will settle by the Spring with in the Pacifle, Japanese artion while in the Atlantic Britain would also be fighting for her
Dr. Hendy, in a long address to the council, said: "I will admit quite freely that the course of treatment the line of approach- which I took with Mrs. was an utterly mistaken and dan- I took it at the time gerous one. in good faith, believing it to be
Stacey life.
in her best interests."
Answering the chairman, he said: "I admit to adultery
with
but I deny that any professional relationship existed."
Dr. Hendy produced a declara- tion made by Miss G., who said
The numerical strength and quality of the Luftwaffe in the Fouth cast indicates that it is not designed to play a positive role for the moment.
aircraft have been sent to Ru-
Although the work of survey has been brought to an end, Lord Stamp has agreed to place his ser- vices at the disposal of Govern- ment as and when required in an advisory capacity on economic questions. Reuter.
ADMIRAL NOMURA MAKES HIS BOW
WASTED BREAD LEADS TO FINE
A housewife was fined five shill- ings at Ipswich for wasting bread. A Food Ministry official said that as a result of complaints he called at the home of Mrs. E. M. Oxbor- row, of Bredfield Street, Wood-. bridge, and found in the back gar- den a newly-dug pleee of ground.: Two feet down he found a bushel of bread.
Mrs. Oxborrow
pleaded guilty
and offered no explanation.
It was stated that the case was
WHEN PRESIDENT Roosevelt yesterday brought as a warning, and that the
Mrs. Stacey after October, 1939. 800 'Planes In Rumania received the new Japanese Ambassador to It is believed that some 800 Washington, Admiral Nomura, the President mania, of which the majority are took note, it is stated, of the serious strain on that she was treated by him. Oghters, since the protection of Japanese-American relations. "Throughout the period of analysis and while I was a patient possible air bombing is of the fore- The President, however, welcomed Ad- of Dr. Hendy's his behaviour to most concern to Germany. me was absolutely professional Thousands of ground personnel miral Nomura's assurance that he was re- "Our friendship was a perfectly are, occupying Bulgarian airfields solved "to achieve a better understanding"
my the
and correct," the declaration said.
normal one."
Rumanian oil fields from
•
"
taining the traditional friendship between us.”
-President's Concern
this alm.
Ministry of Food did not ask for a◄ heavy penalty.
BOMBED BRIDE: ARCH OF SPLINTS
Two young lovers who had nar- rowly escaped death in the war
left the church beneath an archway: of splints held by A.R.P. workers.
The bridge was an ambulance driver, Ivy Anthony, who fồn months ago was buried when as bomb hit a first-aid post. She lost an eye.
Miss G. stated in the declaration view with Dr. Hendy, who said and thereby "to preserve the peace of the were married at Portsmouth. They that she met Mrs. Stacey, who that he was very sorry that things Pacific.' struck her as being very ill-bal-had turned out in the way they anced and hysterical. She explain had, and that he had felt very When presenting his credentials ed to Mrs. Stacey that her own uncomfortable for some time. friendship with Dr. Hendy had
"I taxed him about his behavi-to the White House Admiral No- commenced after she had ceased
about his mura our as a doctor and
was accompanied by Mr. Admiral Nomura expressed the to receive treatment.
having no sense of honour," Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State. hope that he would have Presi- The bridegroom was telegraphist Stacey added. "I said I wondered "I Got Trouble”.
During the interview Admiral dent Roosevelt's cooperation in Albert Hadley, who belongs to how many husbands were in the
Birmingham. He has just returned » The President, in reply said: from the Far East and on his Later in the hearing Dr. Hendy same position as myself. He re- Nomura referred to the fact that said: "While I did not wish Mrs. plied. Only one, and Vi knows "recent developments in Japanese- "There are, as you have stated. voyage survived a torpedo attack.
about that." "
American relations have anfor- developments in relations between Stacey to fall in love with me, I extended to her a personal sym-
in tunately been the cause of consi- the United States and Japan which The council. deliberated pathy which I now see few wo-camera, and then announced that derable concern on both sides
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"I welcome your, assurance that men in the circumstances would it had found that the facts alleged the ocean," be able to withstand. I asked for against Dr. Hendy in the charge "It is necessary now more than in the interests of the traditional trouble, and I got it in full mea had been proved to its satisfaction. ever" he added, "to bring about a friendship between the two coun- sure,"
It judged him to have been guilty better understanding of each tries and of well-being between Mrs. Stacey's husband, Mr. of infamous conduct in a protes other's position in order to secure the American and Japanese people
"There was: Harold Charles Stacey, said that slonal respect. It had directed the the interests and well-being of you are resolved to do all you can, severest cold for his wife spoke to him in June this registrar to erase his name from our two nations, thereby preserve to bring about better under-
unow, yeste Fing peace in the Facile and main-1 standing."—Reuter, year, and he later had an inter- the medical register,
of
cause 'concern. ·
SEVERE COLD IN CHANGSHA
Changsha is exp