1940-06-19 — Page 5

THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 19, 1940

BRITISH A.R.P. READY IF THE NAZI BOMBERS COME

CALM, CONFIDENT

ACTIVITY

THERE IS HEARTENING news from Air-Raid Precau- tion organisations all over the country. New war develop ments brought no panic, but revealed a calm and confident activity.

Everywhere a general. review of existing A.R.P. machinery and A.R.P. rehearsals showed a high degree of efficiency, and calls for additional volunteers met. with a ready response.

The key note was sounded by Mr. Herbert Morrison; who remained at his post at County Hall, organising and supervising London's preparations for meeting any eventuality.

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"Our A.R.P. organisation is in good trim and quite ready," said Mr. Mor- rison. "I have reviewed the whole organisation. There have been vast. improvements since the war broke out The one thing we still need is more voluntary workers for evacua-

tion."

In connection with this need, a special appeal is being issued by the London County Council, Preparations have, of course, been made for the removal to the country of school chil- dren whose parents wish them to go away, if inland air raids lead the Gov- ernment to order further evacuation. Chief need is for a generous supply of responsible adults to act as escorts to the children.

These volunteers are quired. Their expenses by the Government.

urgently re- will be paid

The L.C.C. would also welcome of- fers of help from volunteer drivers with their own cars or motor cycles, who are needed mainly for liaison work in London during the days taken up by the evacuation scheme. A mileage rate will be paid to cover ex- penses.

The third type of volunteer needed for this work are women willing to give help of various kinds to the billeting authorities in reception areas. Those with experience of a domestic nature, or with knowledge of nursing or social work, are particularly sought. BIRMINGHAM

Quiet assurance prevails in Birming- ham as the city's A.R.P. services go ahead with increased tempo.

Mr. Victor Hamilton, A.R.P. officer, has emphasised the necessity of mak- ing use of Anderson shelters which have been provided, and ürges owners to put shelters which have not yet been erected.

"Birmingham is ready," Councillor Norman Tiptaft, chairman of Birming- ham A.R.P. Committee, said. "There was some shortage of voluntary drivers and first aid parties, but with the re- newal of the crisin previous volun- teers are flocking back to the depots.

NOTTINGHAM

The Lord Mayor of Nottingham, speaking at a public lunch sald that Nottingham had the finest A.R.P. ser- vice and police in the country, "Cap- tain Popkess (the Chief Constable), who is BP, chi! has put in a lot of strenuous work.

There are some 15,000 to 20,000 per- sonnel in the ARP. service, Including paid staff, voluntary workers and Cor- poration employees available when the alarm is sounded; There are 80,183 public A.R.P. shelters, and 138,520 pri- vate shelters. The population of the city is about 280,000.

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At Great Yarmouth orders for A.R.P. workers to "stand by," as a precau- tionary measure following the new de- velopments, came in the middle of a controversy for cuts in the personnel.

An announcement just beforehand. by the Town Clerk, Mr. Farrar Con- way, who is controller of AR.P. ser- vices, that a further reduction was called for by an official circular has led to strong criticism from Labour members of the Council.'

Councillor E. Evans expressed to the Council the cončërn felt at any additional cuts, and has pointed out that the economic bide must also be considered, as dismissed people might have to go on public funds.

ENEMY BOMBERS SHOT DOWN

London, To-day. The Air Ministry announces that on Monday night R.A.F. fighters shot down two enemy bombers over the north-east coast of France.-Reuter.

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COMPULSORY SERVICE IN CANADA

Ottawa, To-day:

A Bill authorising the mobili- sation of all; the-human and -ma- terial resources of Canada for the prosecution of the war is to be in- troduced In Parliament, an- nounced the Premier, Mr. Mac. kenzie King, In the Commons; yesterday,

Compulsory service will apply only to service in Canada, Re cruiting for service overseas will continue voluntarily Router.

ANOTHER U.S. NAVY BOOST

Washington, To-day: Admiral Stark, Chief of Naval Operations, has unexpectedly recom- mended to Congress a £1,000,000,000 programme for expansion of the United States. Fleet, making it the greatest the world has ever seen.

Admiral Stark said the proposed programme would add about 200 war- ships to the Navy, raising the au- thorised tonnage by 1,250,000 tons.

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'AUSTRALIA TO TAKE WAR ORPHANS

Sydney, To-day. An offer of help of a different kind has come from Australia.

The Commonwealth's Minister of Interior-announces that plans for set- tling British war orphans there have been completed. Australia is willing to take more than the 5,000 she was originally prepared to take. Reuter.

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FRENCH REFUGEES HALTED

London, To-day.

A halt was called to the tragic progress of French re- fugees southward by M. Pom- maret, Minister of Interior, in a broadcast from Bor- deaux last night.

In the name of the Government he ordered all civilians to remain where they are and added that safety well as food supplies and medioal services are assured everywhere.

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On the other hand, he said, the roads are not places for a great peo- ple who do not wish to die. Orders had been given to the mill-. tary authorities, he said, to put an Immediate stop to any departure of the population.-Reuter.

TATARESCU RESIGNS

London, To-day. The Rumanian Government of M. George Tatarescu has resigned, ac- cording to the official Berlin radio..

M. Tatarescu took office on Novem- bër 24 last year, succeeding the Patriarch Miron Cristea.-Reuter.

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