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Punished
FINED FOR SPREADING RUMOURS European Fined In Singapore
Gordon was said. to
H. V. C. Randall, of China Light and Power Company, was summon- ed before Mr. H. C. Macnamara at Kowloon Magistracy this morning for speeding, Defendant. have driven his car, No. 6057, at 40 miles per hour in Castle Peak Road about 3.35. p.m. on August 8.
Pleading guilty, Defendant was fined $20.
Mrs C. M. Christensen of No. 3 Kimberley Villas, was fined $10 for folling to maintain her car in good condition.
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Her driver, Ho Kam, was also fined $10 for driving a car which was not maintained in good condi- tion.
It was stated that the summonses were taken out as a result of a slight accident at the junction of Kimber- ley and Carnarvon Roads on August
ü.
The car was subsequently tested, and the foot brake was found to be faulty.
Nazis Use More
Francis Strickland, European, was fined $25 by the fifth Singapore magistrate, Mr K. K. Onn, recently, when he pleaded guilty to reading a report relating to mat- ters connected with the war, which was calculated to create unnecessary. alarm and derpondency.
"Rumour-spreading is one of the things we are doing our very best to stop, and unless we get the full co- operation of the public we cannot prosecuting stop. It," declared the officer, Inspector E. Bunnens, of the Special Branch, before sentence was passed.
Rumours are dangerous and have got to be stopped," went on Mr Bun- nens. The public has been told on more than one occasion not to repeat circumstances, and responsible people tales that get around whatever the
have no right to discuss these non- existent matters among themselves.
Strickland admitted that on
on Aug.
September
US. Device To Help Sea Rescue
NEW YORK, July 24-An auto- matic distress signalling device for lifeboats designed to aid victims of torpedoed ships has been invented by an American, the Maritimo Re- gister says.
The device, invented by Richard C. Hamilton, customs broker for the Standard Oll Company of New Jer- sey, can be set in operation merely by throwing a witch. It sends this Information repeatedly:
of
disaster, and the latitude and longl SOS, ship's call letters, cause tude of the lifeboat,
The Register said the device weigh- eð 20
could be, operated by pounds, persons unfamiliar with radio tele-
raphy and would operate
even should the lifeboat capsize.
Present, Drawback Radios now in a few lifeboats are operated manually. In rough wen ther it is often impossible for the operator to send.
Tests conducted by the Federal Communications Commission, proved that the device could be act up and
in operation in 15 seconds. placed
Britain
radio, recently ordered
ed because they were unable to send Thousands of seamen have perlah-
an SOS from fieir lifeboats.
Div. Against Russia and from Singapore in which some equipment for nil lifeboats.
FROM PAGE ONE
11 he told Alexander Melver, a ship en rouls to Eng- friend, that a friends of Melver's wore travelling, had been sunk and that there were only five survivors.
Story Not True Acknowledgments
economic advantages is thought to be designed to test Türkish stamina, Doubt is widespread whether Turkey ultimately wili withstand Hitler's pressure for unhampered passage through the Straits across the Blacktion to Strickland took Sea and the northwestern corner of Turkey into the Caucasus.
Mr Bunnene declared that Sirlek- and had himself been informed that this ship which had left Singapore some months ago had been sunk.
"Exactly what shape this informu- am unable
Heavy Fighting
(DY “REUTERS" SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)
the
MOSCOW, Sept. D Leningrad area fighting is extremely
henvy but it is certain that the Ger-
to say," Mr Bunnens went on, “but on Aug. 11, In conversation with M-- Iyer, he said he had heard of the supposed sinking of the ship, the name of which was not mentioned.
"Melver, on hearing that there were only five survivors, was natur- ally upset.
from Melver.
mans have not anywhere like enation regarding this did not come to "I might mention now that Infor.n- circted . They have approached | fairly close only from the southwest but not close enough for the practical large-scale shelling of which they
boast.
The preservation of Leningrad is vital
to the Russians for moral, In- dustrial and naval
and reasons
the pullee direct Stricidland informs me that he heard the story from some other people but
he cunnot remember who they are.
"There is no truth in this story of the sinking."
Officers' Debts
Strickland explained that the day before the ship left, a friend travel- ling on it had "very kindly promised to see the authorities at Home with regard to the settlement of the debts of some R.A.F. ofçers.”
the classic principle of the Arst" the Russians would abandon Leningrad only if the with- drawal of the Army from it were essential the successful continuo- tion of the war.
There
is every indication that Leningrad is preparing for a long went on, "I asked Melver, a close "When I heard this rumour,”. he arduous resistance and this is per-friend of mine, whether it was true Tectly feasible.
Germans Lost A Town MOSCOW, Sept. (Reuter)The following is the text of the midnight communique issued by the Soviet Information Bureau:
"During September 8 our troops fought against the enemy along the whole front. In the Smolensk direc- Hon, fighting for the town of Yelaya, near Smolensk, which insted 26 days, ended in the routing of the enemy's
or not. Had it been true and had had to make other arrangements with the friend been lost, I should have regard to the overdue accounts.
"I may say I heard the rumour on Aug. 10 and it was not until the next day that I was able to get in touch with Melver. I have since found that the rumour was not"true,"
15th Infantry Division, 17th Motoris ENEMY CONVOY
ed Division, 10th Tank Division, 137th Austrian Infantry Division,
20th and 268th Infantry Divi- The remnants of the enemy's divisions hastily retreated in the western direction.
"Our troops occupied the town of Yelnya.
"Our air force continued to deal blows to enemy troops in field action and destroyed aircraft on his aero- drome."
ATTACKED
FROM PAGE ONE
domage was done to buildings on the majority of these aerodromes.
"Enemy gun positious cast of the Tobruk defences rame in for a severe bombardment from aircraft of
South African Air Force. the "Counter-Attacks Admitted~~ "Sicily, In-Sicily on Saturday- BERLIN, Sept. 8 (UP)-Accord-night, Fleet Air Arm aircraft attacked ing to the offelal news agency, the and Gerbini aerodromes. Enemy air- Comiso perodrome and raided Catoni Russions yesterday carried out counter-attacks at various ports of craft on the ground were bombed and the front with reinforced troops but
machine-gunned." were repulsed with
heavy losses, The counter-attacks were particular- Iy sharp in the Gomel area.
Vessel Left Sinking
LONDON, Sept. 8 (Reuter). The
The official news agency reiterates convoy mentioned in the Middle
Bowling Green Club Gift
To Bomber Fund
Yesterday's donations to the Bomber Fund Included the thirteenth of $200 from the Kowloon Dowling Green Club; a second of 320 from H.M. Dockyard ite creation Club; and the fourteentli from Bio Staff of the Mental Hospital. The Fund has now reached a total of $2,810,- 303.70. The following is the latest "Jisi; "Dad's Birthday (Sept, B)' "Lines"
Kowloon Bowling Green Club
monthly donation) 2:00 (thirteenth afental Hospital Staff (fourteenth
donniion**** "Sunday Poker
Lhombre Evening itwenty-sevenu
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Prot. Walter Brown (monthly
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* M. (monully donation) II.1. Dockyard Recreation Club
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Stanic Prison Officer Club, (eleventh donation). Sale of Shanghal R.A.F. Ansocin- tion "V" Badges (17 $2.00 coch and one (9)
D.W.Q.F.
3130
The following is a list of subscriptions received to date for credit of the British War Organisation Fund, .....Mongkong Branch:
Previously Acknowledged, 1 and
$730,607.30.
(hion40: Miss K. M. Ander
150: Beraha
Q. E. Berlin (monthly) $500; the Star of the Union Insurance Society of Canton Ltd., August, $37.00;
Van Paper Co. Reckum HK.) Ltd. $0 W. II. Lock, $250; G. C. Worrell monthly), $00; Mr and Men 11. C. Tavadia (monthly), H. D. Gillespie (monthly), 125; M Alpine (monthly), $25; Mr and Mary C Alabaster (monthly), $50; 0. II. Cauther- ley (monthly). $30; L, M. Wylle (month- Iy), 893; M. F. L. Haymes (monthly), #10: G. Lyon-Mackenzie, (monthly), $100; E. W. Pudney, September, $25; John Moodle (monthly), 120; E. Wakeham (monthly), | $200; E. Jolfe (monthly), $10; 9. A. Kent (monthly), $10: Mr and Mrs C. M. Hall (monthly), $30; E. Lloyd Jones (month- ly), $10; Proceeds at Haife of Case of
kan, $130; G, J. Powell (monthly), #30; J. A. V. Hart Davis (monthly), #10; Some of the Chinese Staff of Boil's Whart (August), #63.64; Itan. Me 3. P. Penne- fallier-Evans, $20: For employing Amahs to knit garments for children of bombed areas: Lady MacGregor, 130; Mrs Cock. $10; L. F. N. Ryam (monthly), $100; Ma Grace Ezta (monthly), #10 Total $739,- 230.33. Share K AIR RAID-VICTIMS
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The . C. M. Post has received following donation to the Lord Mayor's DAILY AT 230, 6.30, 7.30, 0.30 P.M. Fund for the icelief of Air Raid Victims: Collected from sales of homo-made, Jamn and Pickles; Mrs G. H. Piercy, $55,
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that Gomel is in German hands and East H.A.F. communique was attack- SHANGHAI
is now far behind the German fronted in the narrow gap between Uncs.
Pantellarla and Sjelly, says the Air Ministry,
-A 0,000-ton vessel was left Dating heavily and sinking with a destroyer
SHOOTING
SHANGHAI, Sept. 9 (Reuter).—A Japanese Detective Sergeant of the
European Policeman standing by while other destroyers Municipal Police named Yamaguchi
Again Remanded
Lance-Sergeant James Cairns, 23,
slowly shepherded the two remaining was shot in the back and wounded ships, one being badly damaged this morning by five Chinese gunmen This was a 6,000-ton tanker. The attack which caused
in the
District of the Inter- Western national Settlement.
great
of the Hongkong Police Force, up-confusion was led by a Lieutenant peared on remand before Mr G T who torpedoed a destroyer off Tripoli Lowry at Central Magistracy to-day a few nights ago and also took part on three charges of misconduct and
|ini-arrecent attack on a was further remanded until 11.30 a.m. Cope Spartivento.
a convoy off to-morrow when Mr M. A. da Silva
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his entered
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will be
be representing It is alleged that
Hollywood Road, ground floor, Air Arm aircraft crews were com Central district, without authority on pleting a brisk night's work. After August 12: damaged two oplum pipes starting for Slelly, the machine of and ordered
some people off the pre-one plane developed engine trouble, mises, that between June 27 and July so the crew unloaded their bombs on 4 he damaged four
Central, and
floor,
i Chung Hing Street, third floor, inte another med to the base, stopped Into machine and returned to that between July 6 and Selly where they dive bombed und July 10 he broke two oplum lamps machine-gunned three enemy air- at 210 Hollywood Road, third floor, craft. They repeated the perform-
they Central, where he also ordered some ance at Gerbino where
also people off the premises.
dropped bombs and started fres before dying home to bed..
Det. Sub.-Inspectar J. O'Donovan is in charge of the case.
Chungking Has No Apprehensions
No Motorcycles In Bermuda
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SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH!! CHUNGKING, Sept. 8 (UP)-A
HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 20 Government spokesman, Mr T. F Talang, referring to the Japanese Bermuda's legislators have decided American talks to-day stated that no motorcycles will mar the colony's satisfied with what has happened." banned the use of motorcycles
The Chinese Government is fully Peace and quiet.
A few days ago the Assembly He declined to indicate, however, decision which affected both United whether he meant that the Chinese States forces here Government had
and
the Bermuda informed re- Police Commission. The Police Com- anrding the talks.go
He
asserted that China had no zion to use three motorcycles,
missioner had petitioned for permis apprehensions that the United States Last Monday a United States hos-
resume selling oil and steel to pital unit arrived with.
with complete equipment including two motor cycles United States naval officials ordered them stored away in view of the Assembly's decision. P
This land of colourful carriages VICHY, Sept. 8 (Router)Laval, and blcycles. Ified long-standing whose condition is rapidly improving, restrictims against motor vehleler was to-day questioned in hospital by of all kinds soon after the United the Versailles examining: magistrate, States Tensed buses hore. A Haw who took depositions by Laval and transport vehicles were permitted Deat on the shooting hffairshow for the use of United States, forces.
would
Japan,
Laval Questioned
A Chinese male pedestrian was also slightly wounded.
There were no arrests.
Yamaguchi was sent to hospital..
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LONDON, Sept. 8 (Reuter)—It is learned that the reply of the Iranian Government to the latest British Note is expected.
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The second communication from the British Government is understood to deal with Germans and other Axis nationals in Iran and it is thought that the Note demands their expulsion or internment.
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Parliament In Session
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Paris Jews Arrested
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VICHY, Sept. 8 (UP)-Ger |man authorities have arrested
Although a short routine session one hundred prominent Jows in of Parliament was held to-day, only Paris, holding them responsible secondary motters were considered. for the maintenance of order in Another meeting, it is expected, will the city.
be held on Tuesday,
*The official news agency: stated, Wante Legations Closed Manifestations by dewish minorities
different quarters of Paris ob NEW YORK, Sept. 1 (UP)—The the occupation authorities to Columbia Broadcasting System re out a certain number of prevent porta the British Rodia as stating that arrests. Thus one hundred or the, British Minister to Teheran has Jews.belonging to liberal protei formally demanded the closing of all
of all principally the Bar; have been? Axis legations and consulates in Iran prived, of their liberty, and are: bal and also those of Axis, satellites, held responsible for the maint Thus demands have been presented of order."
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