THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 7, 1941.
RUHR TOWNS BOMBED Large-Scale Operations By Royal Air Force Berlin, 'Planes Battle STOP PRESS Azores &Through Gale
Brazil
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To Blitz
DETAILS OF THE R.A.F. attacks on Ger- many on Tuesday night were given in the fol- lowing Air Ministry communique yesterday:-
The keennest interest is displayed in Berlin at re- ports that the United States has proposed that In a gale of wind on Tuesday night a large Brazil take over the force of aircraft of the Bomber Command attacked objectives at Mannheim, Frankfurt do not believe Brazi harbours as- and Karlesruhe with conspicuous success.
Azores.
The Nazi spokesman said: "We
pirations in the Azores. We rather
President think
Roosevell, al- tempting to gain bases, is casting an eye on a strategic position.
"It is to be seen whether the South American countries support а policy which is bound to be atoned for somehow."-Interna- tional News Service.
BERLIN BOMB DAMAGE
On the outward and return, feet long and alongside the quays journeys very bad weather was of Nantes harbour. encountered but over the targets it was very clear and # great weight of the heaviest bombs was dropped inflicting severe and widespread damage.
Factories and railways at Aachen and docks at Ostend were among targets bombed during the night,
Before any guns could open up the Beaufort pilot dived to a few hundred feet
flew and along the ship from bows to stern. Heavy bombs struck at each end of the vessel and a column of smoke rose 80 feet from the stern.
Immediately afterwards from
a shower of sparks and light debris.
A Beaufort aircraft of the the bows came a great flash ond Coastal Command on patrol on Tuesday night bombed a large supply ship in the enemy-occupi- ed port of Nantes.
Other bombs which had a slight delay action probably burst be- Two direct hits on the ship low decks bui the explosion of were observed.
the first two had their effect. FROM THESE OPERATIONS A minute or two later, when NINE AIRCRAFT OF THE BOM-| the crew of the Beaufort looked
Reports from inside BER COMMAND ARE MISSING. back, there was a dense pillar of Germany indicate
that
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In Nantes Harbour
Referring the bombing of the supply ship mentioned in the counmunique an Air Ministry bulletin states the ship was
the German people arc growing resentful at the contrast between German official admissions regard- ing the effect of R.A.F. raids and the true facts. of Auergesellschaft were destroy-
It is now disclosed that. al-ed.
400
while half the plant and buildings;
though the Germans said no dam-| In the same ra'd, several blocks age of military importance was of buildings in Spandau, a muni- caused, the Schlesischer railway tions-making town on the
smoke 150 feet high over the ship.
British Wireless.
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RICE POLICY
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lion people-necessitate that the Rice Monopoly be run strictly on commercial lines if it is to be suc- cessful. But the Monopoly is a public institution and not a com- mercial enterprise, which would seek to make profits in order to pay dividends to shareholders. Properly regarded, the funds with which the Monopoly is financed are public funds, and, while
the Monopoly has no desire or inten- tion to make profits from its trans- actions, it is equally important that it should operate in conform- ity with sound economic princi- ples.
The price at which rice can be! sold by the Monopoly is governed by several considerations, one of the most important being the price at which it can be replaced; and the factors which determine replacement cost are unfortunately to a large ex- tent beyond the control of the Monopoly. In addition to its overhead expenses. which are comparatively small, the Mono- poly has to meet interest charges and to prepare for the day when, the war having come to an end, it will have to dispose of its remainder stocks: consequently, in order to avoid a heavy ulti- mate loss falling on the taxpayer, it is necessary throughout the Monopoly's life
gradually reduce the value at which stocks stand on its books-to the figure which it is estimated will then be the market price. In order that this may be achieved in due course it is essential that a margin should now be made be- tween buying and selling. It
to
should also be borne in mind Board's employer, the
AN UNCONFIRMED REPORT CARRIED BY THE NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORIA - TION IN NEW YORK FROM ANKARA STATES THAT HIT- LER HAS OFFERED PEACE PROPOSALS
ING
BRITAIN INVOLV- THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE GERMAN ARMIES FROM WESTERN EUROPE BUT MAIN- TAINING HIS POSITION IN THE BALKANS.-REUTER.
The O.S.K.. one of the largest Japanese shipping lines. to-day announced the decision to close the branch cfffices in Singapore, Cal- cutta, Bombay, New York, Manila, Sydney. Mombasa, Capetown and Los Angeles, in view
the of
practical severance of economic relations with Britain and the United States following the freezing of Japanese assets.
The Japanese news agency says it is expected other shipping lines will follow suit. --Reuter,
In reply to the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo's resolution on hawkers in Council this afternoon, the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, for Government, said the matter would be referred back to the Urban Council, Gov- ernment, he said, did not feel any useful purpose would be served by setting up a special investigating committee. It would be difficult to think of any body better fit- ted than the existing Urban Coun- cil. The by-laws made by Urban Council in July 2 will not be sub- mitted to Legislative Council until further consideration has been given.
[SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"} The closure of the Pearl River is deemed unlikelier than ever before, despite rumours current for the last month.-.There is no official information. The "Shiro- gane Maru" left for Hong Kong this morning.
The Japanese blockade on the the bridge joining Shameen to city was extended to cover the whole bund on August 1, and dur- ing the first two days foreigners were searched, However, this has ceased and conditions now fairly satisfactory. Supplies are coming in normally. It is hoped restore the old conditions shortly. The treatment of the Govern Fatshan" passengers has improv
to
are
that the cost of holding the large ment. If in the opinion of Gov-ed lately. reserve of rice, which is con-ernment it is necessary to sub- sidered necessary as a defence sidies the food supplies of a Consular representations to the It is understood that British measure, is a direct charge on part or the whole of the com- Japanese regarding difficulties are the income of the Monopoly and munity the right way of affects the price at which it can so would be to vote revenue for prompt attention. Reuter Special. doing receiving courteous and usually dispose of its stocks.
the purpose. In arriving at that price it is Criticism of the Board on the the concern of the Board to im score of the sale-prices set by port rice at the lowest possible it is justifiable only if for reasonu cost and to handle and dispose of within the Board's control the Its stocks with all due economy. Board's costs are higher than is Administration in accordance with necessary. On that point Gov The prefix "special" to telegrams in that policy should mean that rice ernment is satisfied not only that used by the "Sunday: Herald and Its put upon the local market at the Board's saleprices are in no strictly copyright under the provi "China, Mall" to indicate, nowa, which the lowest prices consonant with way excessive but also that they lons of the Telecommunications Or commercial practice, except that are considerably lower than would ainance, 1936, and may not be reprint no profit is sought. It is not the be the case were rice importation, ad · under any circumstances, either- concern of the Board it those in these abnormal times to be wholly or in part, without prior ar prices are beyond the means of private hands. ⠀
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