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There were unprecedented scenes when Lord Nuffield announced in Convocation at Oxford University recently that he had decided to

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"Therefore, I have the greatest. pleasure in increasing my offer from £1.230,000 to $2,000,000. PRINCELY MUNIFICENCE The cheeting which followed this anncuncemeat was greater than Recognition of ад insurgent

that given to anyone whatever Government does not usually come

and their gifts or attainments for years as quickly as the German Italian recognition of Gen. Franco. past. When it had subsided, the The fall of the capital is normally Chancellor stood for a moment at A loss for words to express the the deciding factor.

University's gratitude. Then he

the

"In the normal course of events

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Great Britain recognised Confederates in the American Civil sald: War as belligerents, Gladstone, às Chancellor of the Exchequer, made it would have fallen to me after Bishops, he has the blessing of Wilson, Bishop of a speech in which he said that the conclusion of the speeches Dr. H. A. Jefferson Davis had not only formally to close this meeting, but Chelmsford. created an army but had made a think that I should not be going nation.

beyond-either what is right or what This was taken to mean that would be the unanimous wish of any form. But because he thinks recognition of the Confederate all those in this building and of Government was imminent, and it all whom they represent. If I were everything in this country has took all Palmerston's skill to alter immediately on behalf of the Uni-gone "dabby"-religion included. that impression.

veraity to express our feeling.".

"It's true that I said it, and I

that I sa There seems to be no doubt that For a

moment". Lord Halifax had Gettysburg gone the other seemed to be seeking a word way and Lee had taken Washing- adequately to describe the feelings ton we should in fact have re- of the University authorities, cognised the Southern Govern- Pm-Hitler · Youth Pro- ment ininediately. gramme. That is the Hitler-Youth (Germ..

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can't deny that I believe it. the Bishop told me, when I asked... · him if he really meant what he said at a Colchester induction, service about 'the need for shooting" "half a dozen clerg and a few Bishop

Then he went on: "Our feeling of unspeakable gratitude to Lord Nuffield for the princely. muni- Acence with which he has com- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, pleted a gift which, in the words of the decree, was already un-

Life is too easy in this country, The Air Ministry has hitherto, exampled." been able to draw a sufficient

"He will forgive me if I say no particularly in regard to religion number of qualified air traffic con- more because when things are done he explained. trol officers for inland air routes as he has done that great thing "We have all become compia- from the "open market," but now words are not easily found that cent, self-satisfied. easy-going,

the demand has overtaken supply, the deed” ARAN

and it has been decided to open The Chancellor then left the smug and dabby.

an omielai school for the training | House. Lord Numeld paused at the "That is no good to religion, for of approved applicants to this desight of the press of eminent Uni-history has shown time and time partment of civil aviation. Pré-verzity people who not standing on

never

ference will be given to men with thele dignity, thronged found him again that persecution, has experience in pilotage and air eager to express their Individual done religion sny harm-it has navigation, and the training thanks for his gift. As he walked strengthened the faith and char course lasts about four months down the floor of the House there acter of the people, The initial salary for fully trained was another burst of cheering. men is to be 350, rising to £450, The Scottish wireless, stations for air traffic control are at Chasgow Perth, Firkwall and North Uist and also bad-weather control sta

mar to that di Croydon

at these

"I say it would be better here f omebody started persecuting yea, and went around shooting few of usBishops included.