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INVINCIBLE CONFIDENCE IN

FRENCH

ARMY,

LEADERS

New Premier's First Broadcast

To The British

People

LONDON, May 20 (Reuter)-Broadcasting at 8 pm. yesterday Mr. Winston Churchill said: "I speak to you for the first tirue as Prime Minister-in-this solemn hour in the life of our country and Empire and of our Allies and, above all, in the cause of freedom,

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"A tremendous battle by raging in France and Flanders. The Germans, by a remarkable combina- tion of air bombing and heavily armoured tanks have broken through the French defences, north of the Maginot Line, Strong columns of their armoured vehleles are ravaging open country which, for the first day or two, was withon: defenders.

"They have penetrated deeply and spread alarm and con- fusion in their track.

"Behind them are now pouring their infantry in lorries and behind them again large masses are moving forward.

"The re-groupment of the French armies to make a head against, and also to strike at this lätruding wedge, has been proceeding over several days. They have been largely assisted by the magnificent feats of the RAF.

"We must not allow ourselves to be intimidated by the pre- -sence of these armoured vehicles in unexpected places behind

our lines

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"If they are behind" our Front the French are also at many points fighting behind theirs.

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"Interest of property and hours of labour are nothing compared to the struggle for life and honour" tor life and freedom to which we have vowed ourselves.

GENERAL

Hitler Makes Puppet Appointment

BERLIN, May 20 (Reuter-

Nazi Thrust Losing In Sting

PARIS, May 20 (Reuter)-MIL-

The official German news agency tary observers here note that as states that Hitler has appointed time goes on the German bounds Dr. Seyss-Inquart as the Reich's forward, backed by heavy armour- Commissioner for the occupied ed columns, beccine steadily less Dutch area.

both in width and depth Hitler has decreed the incor- The Temps' military eritle, a re- poration of the Belgian regions tired' general, writes:"The altun- of Bupen. Malmedy and Mores-tion is still serious but it is the High to be believed that net in the German Reich

The oficial German news Command had the necessary

Dr. agency says that Seyss-In-means to check a new enemy drive quart is charged with the task along the Oise Valley. of "maintaining public order and "Reliable indications allow us to public life in the Dutch districts think that recovery is perfectly occupied by German troops." possible. The regrouping recentiv CONTROL OVER CIVILIANS mentioned in French communi- "Under Hitler's direction, Dr. ques has 'evidently enabled us to Seyss Inquart will have supreme give our dispositions the depth The authority over the Dutch civilian which was at first lacking.

reserves must now cover and pro- population.

tect dangerous penetrations

"ONE BOND UNITES US" "I received from the chiefs of the French Republic and particu-

"Supreme military rights will arly from the Indomitable Prime

continue to be exercised by Ger- Minister. M. Paul Reynaud. the

man military commanders in the right most sacred pledges that whatever Netherlands, who have the

to order any measures necessary happens they will fight to the end. be it bitter or be it glorious-nay, for the execution of military or

we fight to an end it can onlyder and security. be glerious.

"Having received His Majesty's Commission. I have formed an Ad- ministration of men and women of every Party and almost every point

SUDDEN TRANSFORMATION. that practically the whole of the "Both sides in extremely specialised and mechanised forces. dangerous positions and If the of the enemy have atrendy "been French Army and our Army are thrown into battle. We know that well handled, as I believe they will heavy losses have beer. inflicted in

of view be the French retain that them.

No officer or man. no brigade "We have differed and quarrel- genius for recovery, and counter- attack for which they have so or dfvlatous when grapples atled in the past, but now one bond. long been famous, and, if

enemy unites us all: to wage war until the close quarters, with the British Army shows that dogged wherever encountered can taito victory is won and never to sur- endurance" in fighting power of give worthy contribution to the which there have been so many general results. examples in the past, then a sud- den transformation of the scene might spring into being.

"It would be foolish, however, disguise the gravity of the

to

hour.

CONFIDENCE IN FUTURE. "It would be still more foolish to lose heart and courage or Le suppose that our well-trained and well-equipped armies, numbering three to four millions, could be overcome within the space of few weeks or even a few months. by a scoop or raid of mechanised vehicles, however formidable

"We may look forward with coli- Adence to the stabilisation of the Front in France and the general engagement of the masses will enable the qualities of the French and British soldiers to be matched squarely "against those of their

adversaries »

"The armies. must cast away the idea of resisting the attack behind concrete lines or natural obstacles and must realise that mastery can only be regained by furious and unrelenting assault.

"And this spirit must not only nimate the High Command but must inspire every fighting man.

"In the air. even at serious odds or even at odds which up to now have been thought overwhelming, we have been clawing down three or four planes to one of our own and the relative balance of the British and German Air Forces has now become considerably more favourable to us than at the beginning of the war.

"In cutting down the German bombers we are fighting our own battles as well as those of France.

"My confidence in our ability to fight it out to a finish with the German Air Force has been

"For myself. I have invincible confidence in the French Army and its leaders. It is only very strengthened by the fierce encoun small part of that Army that hasters which have taken place, and been heavily engaged and only a are taking place very small part of France has yet ¡been invaged.

HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES "There is good evidence to show

FOOT ITCH

render ourselves to servitude and shame at whatever cost and agony it may be,

"ADVANCED TO THE RESCUE

"If this is one of the most awe- striking periods in the long history of France, and Britain. It is also beyond doubt the most sublime.

"Side by side, unaided except by their kith and kin the great Dom- infons and by the wide empires

which rest beneath their shield. side by side the British and French people have advanced to resque not only Faurope but man- kind from the foulest and most soul destroying tyranny that has ever darkened the stained pages of

history.

The existing Jaws in the Netherlands will remain in force as far as compatible with occupation."

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GRAVE BUT NOT CATASTROPHIC

TUESDAY, MAY 21,

1940.

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news received here shows that the battle between the Sambre and Meuse continued all day. The situation is stated to be confused.

Light German units reached St.. Quentin, but the French are car-

AN AVALANCHE OFrying out many counter attacks.

STEEL AND FIRE Rumours Laat the Germans have taken Peronne are denied by PARIS, May 20 (Reuter) In the French military authorities.

message to the Polish nation!

A War Ministry spokesman des- sald cribed the situation as grave but yesterday, General Sikorski that the battle for which they added that "there is no need to nad been waiting was now being regard it as catastrophic." fought in Belgium and partly on French territory.

The Allied armies. he were opposing an avalanche steel and fre

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said. JAPANESE MILITARY

HOSPITALS PACKED

Behind them were the wealth". of their countries, and Empires. thing else, however, was the deep What struck more than. any

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CHUNGKING, May 20 (Central) -Hundreds of wounded, soldiers from the large numbers of Japan- have been hurriedly discharged

sense of patriotism they have:

ėse military hospitals on the out- This was only the first phase skirts of Shanghai: to make way of a great battle which would

for the streams of new-comers who fluctuate one way or. another. are being brought in from the It would be as erroneous to exag Hupeh-Honan front, gerate the signincance of

local. Shanghai message. success as it would be to exag-)

The

Japanese hospital ship. gerate of provisional retirement. Asahi Maru, arrived in Shanghai WE MUST CONQUER

Just as in 1919 the Germans

on May 17, and is busily taking in "Behind them, behind us and behad found the battle-ground

of wounded hind the armles and fleets of their defeat

troops to be shipped Britain and France gather a gr0-IP

back to Japan. The Asahi Maru has accommodatian for 7,000 of shattered states and bludgeoned

wounded soldiers in addition to Czechs. Poles. Nor- races-the wegians.

space for the cremated ashes or Danes. Dutch" and

10,000 mel. Belgians-upon' all of whom the long night of barbarism wl des- cend, unbroken even by the star

at hopu. unless we conquer, as conquer we must and as conquer

We shall

ÖIL STORAGES ATTACKED "A the same time our heavy "Today is Trinity Sunday. Cen- bombers are striking at the root turies ago words were written to of the German mechanised power he a call and a spur to the faith- and have already nllcted serious servants of truth and justice, damage upon all refineries upon Gird yourselves and be ye men of which the Nazi effort to dominate valour. and be in readiness for the the world directly depends:

conflict, for it is better for us to

We must expect that as soon perish in battle than to look up as stability has been reached on the outrage of Cur nation and the Western Front, the 'bulk, of altars. As the will of God is in that force which gashed Holland heaven even so let Him do." " into ruin and smoke, in a few days will be turned upon us,

"I am sure I speak for all when I say that we are ready to face It and endure it and to retallate against it to any extent that the unwritten laws of war permit.

PRODUCTION TO BE

INTENSIFIED

LONDON.. May 20 (Heuter)-- Reuter's Parlamentary correspon- dent states that Mr. Churchill's ORDEAL MUST COME

declaration that consideration of "There will be many men and private property would not be al women in this island who, when lowed to stand in the way of the the ordeal comes upon them. as Government's policy is believed come it will, will feel comfort and political circles to foreshadow a even pride that they are sharing far more stricter control by Gov- the perils of our lads at the front ernment over Industry than 13 -soldiers, sailors and armen. God exercised now,

Bless Them!-and. are.. drawing It is thought likely that the away from them part at least of State will take control of a large

ATHLETE'S FOOT the onslaught they have to bear. number of privately owned factor-

According to the Government Health Bulletin No 6-29, at least 20% of the adult populatie or the United States are being attacked by the dis esse known as Athlete's Foot

Is not this the appointed time les producing war equipment in for all to make the utmost exer-order to intensify production It is thought that a decision in this tion in their power?

"If the battle is to be won we matter will probably be taken

Usually the disease alaris' beiween the low, Lite watery bilsters form and the skin cracks and peels After a while the itching becomes in- tenze and you feel as though you would like to 1111st provide aur men with the 300%

scratch off all the skin.

Beware of It Spreading

Often the disense travels all over the bottom of

ever increasing quantities of

U.S. HELP FOR

THE ALLIES

MILITARY

WORKS

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NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuter)— Vigorous controversy is arising over the question of "giving all

DESTROYED possible and immediate support to the Allies. Indicating a big swing-over in opposition opinion. PARIS, May 20 (Reuter)

organised the New York Times reports that the

withdrawal in Afty Republican leaders from northern Belgium, Allled forces Middle Western States told Mr are reported to have destroyed Taft, Repulican Presidential can all important military works.. didate, that if he submitted to In Zeeland. all military and popular vote in their regions a naval works were destroyed

including proposal for direct aid to the the Dutch.

those at Alles, short of entry into the the important port of Flushing." war, it would be passed by a de-j The Dutch aise destroyed aji cided majority.

petrol and reservoirs in the naval On the other hand there are dockyards, some prominent Americans who The Dutch contingents now left express strong isolationist in Zeeland are continuing to

sht at the side of the Allies

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the feet. The soles of your feet become red and neco. swollen The akin kho cracks and peels, and the itching becamez worse and 'worse.

cause it is very contagious and 11 may go to your.

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Get rid of this disease as quickly as possible, bely, more planes, tanks, shells and hands or even to the under arm or croich of the guns--there is need for these vital

Most people who have Athlete's Friot have tries munitions.

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OTTAWA, May 20 (Reuter)—It 15 20 By Jane expected that Mr. Churchill's Austeй broadcast will result in renewed 22 Sever demands for increased speed in. 24 Fish »" Canada's war effort, criticism of 28 Happening which is becoming widespread. 27 Garment The general public demands im-28 Demolish the powerfully armed mediate acceleration of air train-

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Itching Stops Immediately everything means so much!

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WASHINGTON, May 20 (Heuter)

-Mr. Churchill's- broadcast was

itching, is immediately relieved. You should "Our task is not only to win the heard by radio listeners in the paint the infected parts with H. 7. night and battle but to win the war, ' morning until your feet are well. Usually this

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United States. Hringing tones Insistence on the value of assault ACROSS: 1. Pingpong: 5, Foot; "After this battle in France had a tonic effect dui me countless an early Allied counter-offensive 8, Bandries; 9, Dear: 11, Thee: 13. HP will leave the skin wort and smooth. Yet abates, its forces there will come hearers throughout the country. cutting of the "bulge." They say Aorta: 18, Adam; 18, Oreads; 20. pil: marvel at the quick way brings you willed;

confidence In the the speech was not the speech of Beetle; 21, Real; 23, Cause; 24, experially if you are one of those who have tried to battle for our island. for all for years to get rid of Athlete's Foot without that Britain is and all that Britain French and British forces, and his a leader of a desperate people but. News; 28, Bat, 29, Swindler: 30.

brief and incisive description of leader of knowledge, vision and Earn; 31, Arrested.

DOWN: 1, Fest; 2; Nine: 3. the battle now raging were a wel-action who sees beyond the pre-

Perch; 4 Needed; 8, Overrate; 7. "In that supreme emergency we come antidote after the columns of sent dark days. shall not hesitate to take every depressing news printed through- There is a general expression of Threaded; 10 Fame; 13. Ease; 14. step. even the most drastic, to call out the country for the past opinion that Britain has found her Farcible: 15, Peculiar; 17, Able; 19,: for the effort of which they are week,

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