THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 1, 1941
AIR FORCE SUPPORTING OPERATIONS AT KEREN
BETHLEHEM STEEL STRIKE SETTLED
Harry Bittner, leader of the men's un- ion in the strike at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Lacka- wanna works, said yesterday that the
Corporation and the workers' committee had approved a for- mula for settling the strike.
The workers unani- mously approved a formula drafted by the Government, and production on valu- able defence con- tracts will continue forthwith.
The plant employs 4,000 men.-Reuter.
STOCK EXCHANGE BRIGHTNESS
The London Stock Exchange
Bombing Of Italian
Defence Lines
UNITS OF THE R.A.F. and the South African Air Force have given support to the Imperial troops on various fronts in East Africa. Considerable damage and casualties were caused when Italian troop positions south of Keren were bombed and machine-. gunned.
A large transport aircraft was destroyed when Zula aerodrome was machine-gunned by other aircraft, says yesterday's R.A.F. Middle East communique, which also records the bombing of the railway track between Keren and Asmara and several direct hits on a large motor transport park and repair shops at Dessie.
on The communique adds that
the Feb. 27 bomber aircraft of
raided South African Air Force barracks at Bur Actaba and ware- houses at Ischia Baidoa, and set several buildings afire.
Aircraft engaged on offensive reconnaissance beyond Buloburti, north of Mogadiscio, bombed lor- ries
destroying on the ground, numbers of them and damaging many others.
Courtaulds also a higher dividend on
continued brighter yesterday in- Wireless firmer. Auenced by the firmness of British improved Near
MOSS,
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Damage In Tripoli
Further attacks on road trans- port were carried out in the Ya- vello and Neghelli areas.
Photographs taken during a reconnaissance over Tripoll, the communique continues, show that as a result of the raid on the night of Feb. 24/25, two
station power
buildings completely burned out. Enemy aircraft attempted raid Malta on Thursday but NO
no casualties damage and caused.
From all operations covered by air-
were
to
were
East diplomacy. with aand Burma Oil was prominent, the communique all British somewhat larger volume of busi- but Prudential Assurance weaken-craft returned safely.
also records 18% to 1741⁄2 on
The communique The markets generally from
Joans that two Japanese
alf- additional Italian were firm, interest being mainly duced dividend.
Wall Street craft were destroyed by Greek centred
and oils. were again bought. on industrials with
Cable
Reuter. Guinness and
and was regular.
anti-aircraft fire on Thursday.-- Reuter.
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ALFONSO DIES IN PEACE
Ex-King Alfonso pass- ed a quiet night but at 10.30 yesterday. morning, just when his family was going to attend the funer- al of his secretary, the Marquis of Torres, who predeceased him, he had another heart attack.
Professor Frugoni was summon- ed and administered adrenaline but the King grew worse and by 11.15 he was seen to be dying.
Father Lopez, the Spanish Je- suit who gave the ex-King the Extreme Unction before when he thought he was dying, did
$0 again. The end came peacefully at 11.51.
Alfonso retained all his facul- ties to the last.
The funeral will be at the Church of St. Mary of the Angels. -Reuter.
Lying In State
While four Spanish nuns knelt in silent prayer last night, notable Spanish and Italian personalities passed before the body of the late King Alfonso.,
The chapel where he is lying in state was illuminated only by the flicker of four wax candles. On the walls were the Coat of Arms of the Spanish Royal House,
Messages of tondolence have been sent to the ex-King's family by His Holiness the Pope, mêm- bers of the Italian Royal Family and Mussolini. Reuter
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STOP PRESS
A Shipping Control Board, to advise on matters relating to the control of shipping, has been formed under the chair- manship of Li-Comm. J. Jolly, Other the Harbour Master. members are Mr. J. J. Pater- son, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Comm. D. H. S. Craven, Mr. T. Gould, Mr. W. H. Lock, Mr. 5. T. Williamson and Mr. E. H. Ray.
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ions of the Telecommunications Or finance, 1990, and may not be reprint. 10, under any circumstances, althor wholly or in part, without prior ar [rangement.
An order published in the "Gazette" this morning pro- hibits the export of firewood, except under license.
An addition to the Defence Regulations, under which any area in the Colony may be declared a defence area, ap- pears in the "Gazette." Un- der the new regulation per- be sons and property may moved out of the area, and the entry of persons into the area prohibited.
The
following appoint- ments are Gazetted:
Prof. W. 1. Gerrard to be a member of the Nurses Board. Dr. P. B. Wilkinson to be a member of the Nurses Board, Mr. A. R. S. Major to be a Member of the Committee to
the administer
Mercantile Marine Assistance Fund.
Hon. Mr. R. R. Todd to be a Director of the Widow's and Orphans' Pensions.
Messrs. D. J. Sloss and W. Fald resumed duty as Cen- sor and Assistant Censor.
Dr. J. Durran to be a Mem- ber of the Medical Board.
Mr. R. D. Walker to be Di- rector of Supply.
Mr. P. H. Suckling to be an Unofficial Justice of the Peace. Hon. Mr. R. R. Todd nomin- ated as a Member of the Council of the University of H.K.
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Mr. Lo Man-hin to be Member of the Food and Fire- wood Control Board.
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Look out this evening for the Special Racing Edition of the "China Mail" which will appear on the streets at about 6.30 p.m. with a complete record and description of to-day's racing, together with the cash sweeps.