1941-08-29 — Page 32

THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 29, 1941.

GUILLOTINE

AT

WORK

Three Alleged Communists Executed

DERBY Laval Shooting

COUNTY To Begin New

FINED

One of the biggest foot- ball sensations in years

"Rigour""

A TRIPLE GUILLOTINE in the courtyard

has been caused by the of the Sante Prison in Paris yesterday morn- Football Association, who ing ushered in the new “terror" laws by which have fined Derby County the Germans and the French Quislings hope £500, permanently sus to stem the increasing unrest in France. pended its manager, and

sine die and another director for three years,

suspended five directors! It was described by the Vichy news agency last night as the first step "in the application of lows depressing Communist and Anarchist activities in France."

for the club's alleged irre- gularities from the sea- son 1925 to 1938.

AS

THREE MEN DESCRIBED COMMUNISTS, WHOSE The commission stated that NAMES 'WERE GIVEN AS

examination of ABRAHAM INZEBBRUGHE, ¦

BRIGHE AND BASTARD,' WERE EXECUTED.

after exhaus' ive

the whole case they are satisfied that breaches of Football Assocía- tion and Football League rules and regulations had been commit- ted.

include These are alleged to payments exceeding those allowed'

the transfer, under

bonus and} signing on regulations, and that

They had been sentenced by a special court and it is emphasised in Vichy that these

were the first executions to be carried out under the new laws.

Meanwhile

PRIORITY PENALTIES

w

ORDERED

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")

A new order -issued in Washington rules that manufacturers, producers and dealers must postpone regular

business if it interferes with defence orders. Violators are subject to confiscation of goods, two years in prison and a $10,000 International

News Service.

fine. Lyons radio last night reported that the Vor- sailles prefect of police called at the civilian hospital where Laval, with one bullet wound "near his heart" and Deat, who stomach and has a perforated is now running a high tom- receiving treat- perature, are ment.

WOMEN OF 26 TO

REGISTER

Failing German Morale

Refugee passengers and |Americans returning from Europe aboard the liner "Excalibur" declared that disillusionment is grow- ing among the German military and police ranks, says the "New York Times."

They reported instances of German officers actually seeking an opportunity to listen to Bri- tish broadcasts and other news - from outside.

that

did. to

One passenger, asking his name be withheld fearing,

relatives reprisals against his In the Reich, sald he had bestr asked by Gestapo agents whom he knew to direct them to Eng fish broadcasts, which ha He accompanied the men private homes with great risk to women Saturday all

In the owner and himself but the The anttouncer said it was hop- England born in the year 1915 agents said nothing except to ed to save Deat's life but made no will be required to register of express gratitude for the oppor- mention about Laval's condition, local offices of the Ministry of tunity to hear 'real news.'

described earlier in Labour. British Wireless. Vichy as "satisfactory" following an operation.

money to meet the irregular pay-penditure of the club and includ- which was ments was obtained from various ed in the accounts.

including sources,

entries in The commission decided that the books of payments for journeys club's officials, past and present,

In not made by the manager and concerned

the allegations, omission from the books of re- should be furnished with a copy payments made by supporters of, of the charges against them and] the club accompanying the team be required to answer same in at two matches in respect of ex-writing. - Reuter,

FROM YORKSHIRE,

THE WEST OF ENGLAND, AND FROM SCOTLAND

Reuter.

N.Z. LAUNCHES ITS FIRST-WARSHIP

The first warship built in New Zealand was launched yesterday. an agency message states. The Supply. Minister stated it was oro- posed to build a fleet of motor patrol boats.

Mr. Sullivan added that every engineering firm in the country was engaged on some form of war supply production.-British Wire- the less.

have come

Autumn Suitings at

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LABOUR LEADER

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•

DRESS COATINGS.

These materials are

the best that Bri-

tain produces and

The death of a Czechoslovak

Czechoslovak circles in London.

He is Robert Kleih, leader of the state officials and office employees trade union and he died after two years of imprisonment in the Ger- man concentration camp. at Buch- enwald. Klein "was" 50 years old.

British Wireless.

THE EMPRESS OF ETHIOPIA

The Empress of Abyssinia ar- rived in Nairobi yesterday by special train from Mombasa and was welcomed by the Crown Prince, who had flown from Addis Ababa for her arrival.

The Empress and her son are leaving by air for the Abyssinian capital to-day, Reuter..

HEAVY RAID ON SUEZ CANAL ZONE The Suez Canal area was sub- jected to another air raid during Wednesday night.

The communique in Cairo an- demonstrate · Bri-nouncing this says bombs were dropped killing seven and injur- Ing 30 and causing slight dam- tain's reputation for age-Reuter.

fine merchandise.

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STOP PRESS

Ernie Roderick defends his British welterweight boxing champion- ship title over 15 rounds against. - Irish Guardsman Arthur Danahar* at the Albert Hall on September 29, in aid of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.

in

Splendid contests were seen last night's programme,

The Welshman Ronnie James out-pointed 18-year-old East Londoner Harry Lazar over eight rounds and remains the undisput- ed challenger for Eric Boon's lightweight championship.

Nel Tarleton, 34-year-old Bri- tish featherweight champion, gave a masterful display when beating young Londoner Billy Walker on points over eight rounds. Reuter.

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