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No. 18107 DAR WATERSWE. THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1940.
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King George World's Best Dressed Man
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FOR THE PETITE-FIGURE
WHITEAWAY'S.
BETWEEN REPORTED
N. Z. PILOT BRINGS
DOWN TWO RAIDERS
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, MAR. 27 (UP).-SOLDIERS IN THE
TRENCHES
AND FORTIFICATIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF NO MAN'S LAND ON THE WESTERN FRONT WITNESSED A THRILLING AIR DUEL BETWEEN BRITISH AND GERMAN MACHINES ON MONDAY.
News of the air battle has just been released by the censors.
Nazi A squadron of R.A.F. pursuit machines intercepted seven bombers, escorted by an equal number of pursuit planes, which were 109, Germany's most famous fighter. Its 20-mm, gun fires shells through the attempting to reconnoitre the Allied positions.
While the German pursuit planes gave battle, the bombers attempted to con- tinue their reconnaissance operations.
"COPPER" WAS THEIR MASTER.—Pictured above is the Messerschmitt
propeller hub.
NEW YORK, Mar. 27 Dramatic Rescue Of Crew Of Freighter DEADLY FIRE FROM SPITFIRES
(Domei). — The Paris Bureau of the Associated
Press declares
that the PIRATES
severance of diplomatic re- lations between Soviet Russia and France is im- minent.
The report states that M.
Reynaud,
the French
WARSHIP
But two Nazi planes were quickly shot down in flames by the deadly and
further into French territory.
AS accurate fire of the Spitfires and the Germans thereupon abandoned attempts to fly
FLEE
APPEARS Nazi
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH❞ HOIHOW, Mar. 27 (Domei).—The dramatic rescue Premier, has recalled of the crew of the 6,013-ton Panamanian freighter Sanan- French Ambassadors from ten from pirates after all hope had been abandoned, was several European capitals-elated to-day by the Master of the vessel, Captain
According to the correspon- Godmegg.
for an important conference.
dent, the recall of these Ambas
The rescue was effected by n
the world's best dressed man by sadors is a preliminary to the Japanese warship, which appear- no less an authority than Nor- total severance of diplomatic ed on the scene in response to
famous relations between France and the Sunanten's S.0.S, signals.
man
the Hartnell, Australian designer who design-
ed Queen Elizabeth's wardrobe for the American tour.
His Majesty Just nosed out Mr. Sumner Welles for the title.
women's
Press,"
Russia.
French newspapers are quoted as The freighter stranded stating that Russla must be treated as March 21 five miles off Chin- a hostile Power, and demand that welchio Lighthouse whilst en
from Haiphong French volley towards the Soviet beroute. Forlentated" ko"this"affuntion"
Shanghai with a cargo of coal.
to
World's Best Eight
Incident Settied ?
Almost as soon as the vessel went MOSCOW, Mar. 28, (Reuter).-As aground It was surrounded by six Hartnell, who revolutionised}
dress designs, yesterday the French objection to M. Souritz. Chinese junks, loaded with pleates prepared a list of the eight besi- the Soviet Ambassador in Paris, was armed with cutlasses and revolvers, The crew of the Panamanian vessel dressed men in the world for "United of a personal character, it is under-
stood that the incident has been made desperate efforts to ward off settled by his recall.
ihe attacking pirates while the radio The U.S.S.R. will now have to de-operator sent out his wireless call for elde whether to appoint a new ar- help.
Just as we had resigned ourselves bassader or leave the Embassy to a
to the inevitable the Japanese naval Charge d'Affaires.
stuled vessel
appeared,"
Captain Godmegg.
"As soon as the pirates saw the
They are:
King George VI;
Mr. Sumner Welles:
Lord Louis Mountbatten;
Lord Sefton;
Errol Flynn;
Adolpho Menjou;
Viviaza
diplomat);
Comelius
(the British
Situation In Pacific
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MUNITIONS ABLAZE
Berlin Armament Plant In Flames
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+
One British machine was shot down by the Messerschmidts protecting the
bombers.
The pilot of the Spitfire took to his parachute as soon as his machine started
to go into a tail spin, and landed safely behind the Allied lines.
a
THE RETURN OF GOOD WEATHER ON THE WESTERN FRONT SAW IN- CREASED AERIAL ACTIVITY ON ALL SECTORS.
In addition to shooting down!
British machine in the aerial
encounter mentioned above, the German High Command claims that a French machine was shot
down elsewhere along the Front.
was
a
N. Zealand Ace Masters
Nazi Messerschmitts
LONDON, Mar. 27 (Reuter's Correspondent Some- where in France).-The R.A.F. brought down at least five enemy planes in France yesterday.
Two others are believed to have been...nccounted for. One British fighter was
FICHT OVER METZ LONDON, Mar. 27 (Reuter). A War Ministry bulletin from the Headquarters of the British Air Force somewhere in France announces that there marked-increase-in--aerial BERLIN, Mar. 27 (UP).—A activity yesterday in the neigh-
Three separate battles occurr- fire broke out at 10 o'clock to-bourhood of the Metz. night in a German ammunitionnaissance craft, escorted by fighters, plant in the industrial suburb of was intercepted and engaged by ed in the morning, afternoon Wilhelmsruhr, and blazed for British fighters. two hours before it put under control by 70 fire brigades.
The Bergmann plant was affected, where small calibre ammunition s manufactured.
A formation of seven enemy recon-
formation,
enemy
a
lost.
ย
Aerial encounters occurred and our and early evening when patroll- fighters, having broken up the enemy Ing Hurricanes met German
forced the
to planes of four different types. Boundon its reconnaissance.
The Ave planes shot down for Une British patrol encountered certain were all of the Messerschnitt
and Dornier types. formation of nine enemy fighters..
In the ensuing fight two enemy air- After a two-hours blaze, it op-craft were seen descending in fames. One of our fighters was shot down NEW YORK, Mar. 20, (UP). The approaching warship. they fled,
peared that the fire had been put; "I can assure you that we were "New York Times" reports that
Seventy-five British and French naval authorities relieved. We hugged each other in under control, although it was still but the pilot escaped by parachute.
burning at midalght. in the Far East belleve that it is tears.
"Within a few hours there were pieces of fire apparatus were em- possible that Germany will shortly five Japanese warships around us, ployed to quench the blaze, and be enabled to launch submarine raids and one of them attempted to pass police cordons prevented any ap
Allied and neutral shipping in the us a line in order to low us off the proach to the area. CHINESE TAIPAN Pacifie The
that Ger-Although the efforts were success- newspaper statea WOUNDED many is already constructing a sub-fui, a Japanese warship is still stand
marine base in certain Soviet islands ing by, just in case the pirates re- in the North Pacific, and mentions appear. At night, the warship keeps Bering island as one point in parti-its searchlight trained on us."
George Mitchison, now an officer
with the Grenadier where in France.
Guards
some
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
SHANGHAI, Mar. 20 (UP).-Four
Chinese gunmen shot and wounded Ma Shao-chlen, 46, former member of the Executive Committee of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at
on
cular.
Washington Opinion
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Mar. 20, (UP).— Washington
Shanghai and also well known in Informed quarters in
Hongkang, after he left the French feels that If Great Britain embarks Concession at 8.50 .m. to-day.
upon a policy of aggressive seizures They also wounded Mr. Ma's two of Russian ships in the Pacife, the bodyguards.
All are expected to recover.
assansins escaped.
SWEDEN SENDS SPIES TO GAOL
eventual consequences would be un
view of Russia's-Sentences The predictable in
favourable strategic position.
China Squadron Unit
Detains Soviet Vessel
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
An urgent "United Press" message from London this morn- ing, stating that the Soviet Ambassador has protested against the detention of Russian vessels in Pacific waters, brings to light the fact that a British warship of the China Squadron has intercepted another vessel for the purposes of Contraband Control,
STOCKHOLM, Mar. 28 (Reuter). ranging from three months imprisonment to three years hard labour were passed on four persons convicted on charges of es- plonage.
Newsmen
were
told: "No
in-
BRIGADIER ("Dreadnaught") HARRISON DEAD
formation available."
The dames were visible for several miles and the sky in the northern section of Berlin was a brilliant red.
to
LATEST
MAY TRY TO RUN BLOCKADE
the
N. Zealander's Exploits "Copper", 21-year-old New Zealander already famous for his exploits, brought his total "bag" up LONDON, Mar. 27 (Reuter)-The
of two Rotterdam Correspondent Ave by accounting for Messerschmitts. This time ho nar-Times" quotes reports from Boura- rowly escaped with his life and as he baya, published in the "Nieuw Lotter limped about his mess to-day with dam Schecourant" and stating that one leg peppered by shrapuel from large purchases have recently cannon shells, he told an amazingly made by graphic story.
been
German agents in the Netherlands East Indice. He told how he and two other Purchases have included rabber, Hurricane pilots ran into a fight of copra, palm oil, kapok and other raw nine Messerschmilts in the early materials, and have been made re- afiernoon. "We took one apiece and gardless of
Just
cost. went I hit one and he spun Business circles in Bourabaya infer The German official news, agency
down
smoke and flames. Then for that the German Government intends announced that the flames had com-
The "Telegraph" regrets to a time there was a free-for-all until to try and break the blockade by pletely destroyed sheds filled with wood, but that the fire had been report the death of Brigadier rot another Messerschmitt and sent running cargocs of these.goods from checked before it reached other parts H.C. ("Dreadnaught") Harrison, him down round and the sky seemed Vladivostok.
the Netherlands
of the factory.
น
from
Easl
Indies
Lo
A number of German ships at pre-
"I looked former G.S.O. 1 in Hongkong,
clear. But one of the Messerschmitts People living in the neighbourhood and well-known in this Colony as was hovering high above, waiting to sent lylog in Dutch East Indies porte said they heard explosions inside the former Chairman of the Hong-see how the battle was going to turn are available for the purpose. Many German shilpe have been factory grounds, apparently
kong Football Association and out. He swooped on me and the next of the small calibre ammunition:
thing I knew was a terrife bang in sequestrated as security for port dues. of the Hongkong However, there were no large ex-President
front of my eyes. The top of my but if these dues were paid the ships plosions and at midnight the fire had Area Sports Board.
hood flew Notification of Brigadier Hur- A Swede nimed Kooh was senten-reduced considerably and isolated to ced to three years. hard labour, one part of the plant
rison's death is conveyed in a His mother, who was Russian-born,
"Reuter" message received this was sentenced to three months' im- prisonment.
afternoon.
Another Swede named Karlsson German- and Dr. Michael Willy, born, were each sentenced to teni months' hard labour.
A fifth accused, Koch's German- born wife, was acquitted.
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appeared away. A great Jagged hole could be made ready for the res in
my engine and flames very short time.
Russia S also been "Ba active and oil poured into the cockpit.
"I was almost knocked unconscious buyer lately in the Dutch East Indies. by the shock, but came to and man- aged to bale out." WORLD'S FOURTH
Whilst in Hongkong Brigadier "For a long time I never thought Harrison was very popular among about, pulling the allpeord of my LARGEST CITY
his fellow-officers, and was also a parachute. Then I did so and floated great
favourite with the Volunteers, down in a kind of a daze, enjoylug
the pool air on my face. SHANGHAI, Mar. 28 (Reu-in whom he infused much of his
"This Is Heaven" ter)-Owing to the present enterprising spirit and enthusiasm. He was a keen supporter of the high cost of living, the popula Hongkong
"When I had passed through a Ride Association. Ho
in April, 1937, to as-hick layer of white clouds, I thought
PLEASE Turn To Pago Z. 5,500,000 two years ago, accord- Brigade in Catterick Camp and early in 1038 went to Palestine to ing to the "Sin Wan Pao." ..
take charge of cleaning-up operations This is the steamer Maya-United States with a cargo of copper. It is not known whether she will
The reduction is said to be caused against rebel elements in Hebron. SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"? bobrought into.. Hongkong for
poorer kovsky.
ny a steady exodus of the
The rapid rise of the late Briga- examination or be taken to Hanol or BERLIN, Mar. 27 (UP). The classes of Chinese to native villagCadier Harrison makes his career of Singapore.
famous International bank robbers, because of the exorbitant price of particular interest to Hongkong ro- Franz and Eric Sass, who have been daily necessities In Shanghai.
sidents. Owing to the war-time exodus serving long terms in a Berlin Pri-}
Fought In Africa. son were shot dead by prison guards from clics like London, Paris and Born In 1800 he joined the Royal | Derlin, Shanghal now stands as the to-day for "resisting the police."
The Sass brothers have served fourth largest city in the world, Marine in 1907, was a Major in the
PLEASE Turn To Page 2. prison sentences in Germany and being exceeded in population only South African Contingent and fought
by New York, Moscow and Tokyo,
BANK BANDITS SHOT DEAD
The naval authorities in Hongkong
Near Japan con that this vessel was detained by unit of the British Navy, but
additional official details are The detention is believed to have
occurred some ten days ago. . forthcoming.
The ""Tolograph" understands, how- According to a London message the ever, that the ship in question was ship was intercepted about 100 miles en route to Vladivostok from the PLEASE Turn To Pago 2. Denmark.
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tlon of Shanghat is now only.eft Hongkong of the 14th Infantry 3.800,000 compared with over sume
TURKEY'S FULL ACCORD WITH THE ALLIES
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ALEPPO, Mar. 28, (UP)-Complefe agreement' has been milltary representatives of Great Britain, Franco and Turkey. reached at the important conference held this week between
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