1939-12-22 — Page 43

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH-

December 22, 1939.

THE LIQUEUR

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paganda booklet bitterly attacking Britain as bren received by thousands propie In Hol- Lauad. Above 14 reproduction of the cover, hearing

the

words “That is England: World rule through Blood

Gold."

On the right cartoon

SHE MARRIED A AMERICA

DYING MAN

PREPARES

Washington, Dee, 21.

The War Secretory Mr. Florry

security and moral xeurmament, de- clared that the ever-widening cirele

WHEELED to the altar on aj groom would not llye a month. Woodring, broadcasting on national

stretcher 16 days before to But they did not tell. be married to a girl he lud Petty Officer McLoughlin, who of conillet now rasting in Europe re- known since his schooldays,

Petty Officer William Mc- Loughlin, of the Royal Navy, whose home was in Darling- ton, has died in hospital.

At the time of the ceremony

was aged 23, had served in the presented the greatest

potential Royal Navy four years. Methreat to American peace pod. became engaged to Miss security, Wow, like forest sites, pro Muriel Edith Winterflood, of went to spread from small begin- Clapham-park, S.W.

ning, Security does not real alone

doctors knew that the bride They had met years before when on the size of the nation's armament,

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German

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glish),

Beneath the

BELGIAN

cartoon are the words, "This is how, England Fights: England's weapons aro-les, atrocity pro- paganda, breaches of neutrality

and murder.”

Lord Haw-Haw Catches Cold

LORD HAW-HAW, of Ger- die- many's Radio Zeesen. has veloped a nasty cold in the nose; writes Jonah Barrington. But that does not stop him being hurt, pulned, indignant about the Bri- fish blockade.

"Lissen, Bridden," {ic sniffs. "Why don't you rebotive this hloggade? There is nodding ban- ly huniane or chivalrous abou

icl...

In f furious al fuck upon "Mr. Willstone Chur ell he tells a fairly tale about "the large nub-. ber of Briddish shibs being severely dab-

baged"—and es2Lord Haw-Haw” tols the superiorily of the "Gerbig airplades:.

Forced To Sleep Handcuffed

BECAUSE somebody at Hol Born Empire, London, lost a key, John Oxford, actor villain of "Young England," wakened at dawn one day recently so that a policeman could release him from handcuffs in which he had slept the night.

arrest.

In the last scene of the play the handcuffs are clapped on him as he is led off the stage under Then they are unlocked in time for Mr. Oxford to take the curtain.

But at the crucial moment on Friday night the key hud vanished -and Mr. Oxford had to go home handcuffed.

"The taxi driver almost refused to take me," he said. "He apparently 10 the newest wanted to drive mo police station.

"My policeman friend was on duty so I went to bed till he arrivedl,"

ONLY

2

SHOPPING DAYS CHRISTMAS

TO

LIES

FROM CZESTOCHOWA SZELL

CALINESCU MURDEHEO

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Miss Winterflood lived with "My first duty is to see the United her parents in Durlington.

|States Anny is prepared to meet any threat of aggression. I am alco While in Egypt McLoughlin vitally interested in the economic

nation contracted disease which structure of the

and the moral shre of the nation," affected his heart.

nationa Asking why

failed to Miss Winterflood decided that

settle disputes round the counell the wedding should take place table, Mr. Woodring continued: "No on the day which they had wars, however just, can end wars. arranged.

Wars only weaken and consuMC civilization. In Europe the ordinary McLoughlin was wheeled into diplomalle contacts are dwindling the chapel of the Royal Naval and there is an increasing need for Hospital at Hashar. near Gos-n common meeting ground between nallom, There in growing up port.

throughout the world in recent The hospital chapel had been months a vigorous body of opinion decorated by the admiral's upholding that the future of elváll

tion can only be secured on the naval men wife, and

foundation of honesty and faith, tract nurses watched the ceremony".

which regardy it a malter of honour jnot only to fulfil present pledges but Surgeon Commander W. Mussen also to admit and rectify past mis- gave away the bride, and after taken, American peace and security the ceremony the bridegroom rest on the ability of the people returned to the ward where he to make America strong multarily. had Iain for 13 weeks.

economically, morally and spiritually. The fight for moral rvarmament that con Mrs. McLoughlin spent most of

her time by her husband's be side up to the time of his denth,

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and

gives the hope of wor really end war."-Reuter.

Big British Purchase.

Washington, Dec, 21. According to the Washington Post British Interests have offered to buy Ameriem lumber valued at between | £3,750,000 and £7,500,000, also 10 old ships for carrying lumber and cotton.

The paper adds that the deal de- pends on offein) approval for the sale

arranged for patrons of the Glouces The Carnival dinner dances on of the ships-Reuter Special ler Hotel during the Christmas, and Christmas and New Year's Eve will New Year holidays. The Plaza Boys be extended to 3 n.m. and on Boxing and a Brunette, talented ballroom,Night to 2 am, the Gloucester Con-

Geneva, Dec. 21,

tap and character dancers who have, tinental Orchestra providing the latest LEAGUE OF NATIONS just completed a successful lour in dance numbers, and there will be ind will make their debut to local fancy hals, crackers, balloons arul audiences on Saturday night. These | novelties to add to the galely of thei dazzling and daring performers, occasions. demonstrating FI variety of dances,

Son 140 officials of the League Secretarial were dismissed yesterday.

will appear nightly during the festive Table accommodation is limited With: 80 others reculled by their re- season, together with the Dus Pas- and those who have not reserved spective countries for military ner- siano who have already established their tables are advised to do so at vive, the staff has been reduced by

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