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THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 12, 1959.

WAR OFFICE

ENTER MR. EDEN

AND 4.5 AA GUN-EXIT "HITLER" CONTROVERSY

London, To-day,

In a statement relating to the supply of anti-aircraft guns, is- sued last night, the War Office says that the 4.5 inch weapon is being provided on a scale.com- mensurate with its relationship to the defences as a whole.

In considering possible expansion. of the defences, factors which have to be taken into account in- eludo simplification of training and maintenance of ease of ammunition supply and standardisation of stores.

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Mr. Anthony Eden arrived to see "Hellzapoppin," New York's most hilarious show, last night, during a sketch showing Hitler beating his chest and shouting, "I'm not afraid of anybody.”

At that moment another actor shouted, "Here comes Anthony Eden!”

As Eden made his window.

entered "Hitler” exit through

portions between 3.7 inch and 4.5 inch guns.

These, among other factors, to- The War Office statement inti- gether with considerations of speed mates that no further orders for of production, have all to be weigh-the 4.5 inch type are at present be- ed in determining the relative pro- ing placed.—British. Wireless.

Pàge

Premier Reminded Of Spanish Raids

London, To-day.

Two telegrams have been sent to Mr. Neville Cham- berlain protesting against the Nationalist bombings in Spain, according to the Spanish press agency.

One is signed by "The bereaved mothers of Spain." It states that the mothers of Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona have witnessed their children muti- lated by bombs from foreign aircraft. "While the Rome conversations four friend, Norman Farthing, chief are being held we appeal to you engineer of the British steamer from the depths of our heart and Alresford, killed while exercising suffering to stop these unspeakable his lawful duties by a bomb from and barbarous bombardments."

a Nationalist plane.

"We demand full protection for and ships carrying on legitimate trade and faithful to the honoured traditions of the British "Yesterday we buried Merchant Navy."-Reut^r.

The second telegram is from the captains of British ships at Bar-our men celona.

PROTECTION DEMANDED It save:

U.B.BEER

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