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NANCY

Y SAY SLUGGO

HAS A

NEW GIRL

'FRIEND

YEP--- HERE'S A PHOTO OF

HER ---

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

By

Ernie

June 14, 1940.

Bushmiller

HM--- SHE'S... VERY. PRETTY!

SHE LOOKS

LIKE AWFUL

TOUGH COMPETITION!

YES --IT LOOKS PRETTY. HOPELESS --- BUT I

HATE TO GIVE UP

WITHOUT

TRYING-

I'LL WIN HIM BACK SOMEHOW-- NO GIRL CAN MAKE

A DUMMY OUT.

OF ME!

bbery, Supreme Court

Military

BRUSHES

Jel. 28151.

by "KENT" of London.

Italians' Air Attack On Nairobi

ASMARA AND

AND GURA

NON STOP RAIDS

BOMBED BY R.A.F.

CAIRO, June 13 (Router).-The R.A.F. yesterday Fires Rage In Towns continued their attacks on Italian East Africa, bombing Asmara and Gura.

Over Wide Belt

LONDON, June 13 (Reuter), Direct hits destroyed hungars and buildings. All the air."Reuters" special correspond- craft returned.

dent with the R.A.F. #ome- One enemy lighter was shot down, two more are believed where in France telegraphs: destroyed and a fourth damaged. | *****

Almost non-stop raiding has been carried out by this week

Blenheim bombers also raid-

ed Diredawa Aerodrome in Abyssinin, scoring direct hits on munition dumps and hangars.

The blaze from a munitions dump was visible. 30 miles away,

A

on

Macaca Alio Raided

raid was further

made A fuel dump Macaca, near Assab. was set on Are and barracks were extensively damaged.

After three days of continual ham- mering of Italian military objectives in Libya and Italian East Africa, the RA.F. have demonstrated that their bombers make straight for their objectives, and they have also shot

Italian fighters. down

many

Air Raids In Africa NAIROBI, June 13 (Reuter),—A communique announces that British Moyale was twice raided by enemy nircraft yesterday.

One African ranker was slightly wounded.

No damage was done.

Activo Reconnaissanco

The communique continued: "In the rest of the northern frontier dis- trict and in the coastal area, our ma- chines were active on reconnaissance during Wednesday.

For

No Bells

Church-Goers

usc

LONDON, June 13 (Reuter). The

of church bells for any pur- poze except giving warn- ing of parachutista other air-borne troops is prohibited.

Church

or

and chapel bells may only be rung by the military or local de- fence volunteers.

R.A.F. bombers operating in England and the French Air

close liaison with bombers from

A Look Through Evacuation The "Telegraph" Precaution

50 YEARS AGO

copper

•

June 14, 1800.

Necessity Emphasised

In The Commons A Munich aim has made a carriage which is propelled by gas generated from

LONDON, June 13 (Reuter). bentine or analogous material. 7710 motor, which fa not visible from the outside. In the House of Commons to- placed in the rear of a three wheeled carriage over the main axie, and the day, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, benzing used in per receptacle accured the Minister of Health, in the under the seat. Treth which 1 phases, drop Course of the debate on evacua by drop, to the generator. The speed of the molar is absolutely under control, and tion, said there were two quite can be regulated by pressing a lever. A different

which reasons for speed of about ten miles an hour can be attained.

evacuation of a large part of the A new phonograph, said to be much Population of an area might take simpler than any other so fax Introduced. place.

Firstly an arcu might become ant has lately appeared in Milan, it can re

music and the voice in most marvellous manner, and one of the area of actual military operations in featuren is its cheapaens, the wax cylin--which our forces are engaged against Force. Bridges across the Seine, ders used costing only 25 centimes. the enemy. Should that take place, vital to the enemy's plan of en-,

stil! left any persons The alarm girdle for men-ct-war or

would best serve circlement of Paris, have been harbours, to protect them from the sudden Cvacuation the chief objectives.

attack of torpedo-boats at night, a pro- situation by remaining where they posed for use in France, consists of wire were not crowding. the rouds Fires have been raging in towns supported by buoys placed at intervals: WVO over a wide belt from the incessantall round the vessel. Should on enemy refugees.

break through the line, at, night light: Secondly large industrial areas are terial bombardment, which, started dares up and discloses his position, by the Germans bombing everything

likely to be targets for enemy attacks 25 YEARS AGO

from the air. in the path of the advancing enemy,

These places have great deal is heard of the their defences but there will While a have beer continued by Allied air- craft as the Germans pushed forward reticence of the Government in placing greater safety in dispersal.

before the country the whole truth-or to occupy the bomb-scarred land.

Opposed To Compensation as much of it na may be told without So incessant have been the attacks prejudice to our operations concerning With regard to general evacuation that the

squadrons

evacuation engaged had the aghting on the Continent, a similar from the Alle reports of results passes without comment, writes a "Globe

modesty on the part barely time

the Admiralty Government was against compulsion. obtained before the tanks were correspondent,

Firstly, the Government could not refuelled and the deadly bomb rocks We have now been at war nearly three give guarantee that evacuees would parts of a year and the country has not be safe. Secondly; scores of thousands heard a single word from the Comman

reloaded before taking off again. TURKEY'S

POSITION

Clarification In A Few Days Time

"Wajir was bombed at 6.30 this ANKARA, June 13 (Reuter). morning by three high-dying air---It is generally believed that craft. Detalis of the damage are not Turkey's position, in view of the yet reported, but the damage is con-situation created by Italy's entry sidered to be slight.

"Two R.AF. personnel were slight-into the war will be clarified ly wounded and one machine domng shortly. ed.

June 14, 1918,

after the the

areas,

be

the

New fighters down out overnight der-in-Chief of the Home fleet, save for of parents would refuse to be had taken excerpts from letters received by zady separated from their children in this

Jellica and others sent to

to stragetic bases at on ores on clathing. Of the doings of the main feet time of anxiety.

their placer with the the Western Front

we have heard nothing officially since the Any attempt at compulsion would Admiralty issued. In September, a state mean that thousands of Police would ment that a large force of ships of all

There classes had swept the North Sea and got be taking parents to prison. into the Bight of Helgoland, without were limits to which the Government even alghting an enemy shilp. Apart from could go and they would have to vessels engaged in castern welers only two battleships father than those, lony abide by the voluntury principle.

Dominions' Offer

have been named officially since the`aut-

Odds Of 10 To 1 LONDON, June 13 (Reuter)-An RAF. patrol of seven Hurricanes at- tacked 80 German planes over the tatile-field in front of Faris to-day.

They shot down five planes. This battle is particularly note- break of war the Thunderer and the worthy because the pilots are all from Fleet has seen no actual fighting, but the Florence Horsbrugh, Parliamentary Venerable. We know that the Battle LONDON, June 13 (Reuter),--Miss the Auxiliary Air Force which is interest and enthusiasm of the bountry Secretary to the Minister of Health, composed of businessmen who fly for would be warly amateurtain Ps replying to the debate on evacuation,

John Jellicoe tho fun during the week-end int peace work of the ships under his orders for said they had now the chance of ilme.

the first three or six months of the war. areas not confined to this country- According to une pilot, however, which oficial information is considerably

There are other matters concerning the Dominions and the

States. United "No penetration of Kenya terrilary, the Prime Minister, is expected to-- "Even

An official statement, probably by they are used to heavy odds.

overdue. We were told early in Novem- They had been considering how these odds are ten has yet occurred from the ground. [morrow.

tober that the German cruiser, Konigsberg best they could reply to these one," he said, they just wade In." had been blocked in the Rug River generous offers. and all. It is reported, was quiet on To-day has been occupied by con-

operations for her capture or All Bridges Destroyed the front this morning."

destruction," but after the lapse of an-

It had been suggested that if sideration of all implications of any LONDON, June 13 (Reuter).—It is other six months no further word about children were sent to the United Italian Ships Take Refuge step by Turkey. The Cabinet met

reported that all bridges over

this ship has come to hand from official States, it would only be those whose Che MADRID, June 13 (Reuter)-A twice.

sources." Again, on March 2 there ap number of Italian merchantmen con-

Seine in a 60 mile line from Rouen peared in the newspapers an account of parents could afford to send them A meeting of the People's Party is to Mantes here now been destroyed as-sotion in which the armed merchant beyond these islands who would go tinue to take refuge in Spanish ports. ilkely to follow..

by Allied bombers.

man Orama, Captain 3. R. Segrave, was The omeinl Spanish news agency

alated-to-have-sink the German Navarre, Diplomatic Activity

very few days," -- Miss The enemy mechanised units are of a similar rating, on November 11 Horsbrugh said, reports that French flying boat has

"it may be made The British and French Ambassa-trying to build pontoon bridges but 1916. The Admiralty were prompt enough clear to those who wish their children. arrived at Valencia where the nu-dors have been in contact with ure being continuously attacked

by in announcing the destruction of the to go beyond these islands, that they thorities are questioning the crew.

Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and the Cap Turkish officials again to-day, while our alanes. Egypt's Dofensive Policy

Trafalgar, yet they have said not a word will be given the opportunity, ond intense activity was observed among Bad Weather Conditions about the sinking of the Navarra, CAIRO, June

that it will not be only those, who 13 (Reuter)the Italian and German diplomats

PARIS, June 13 (Reuter)-A

can afford to send their children who, Egypt's present policy regarding Italy here.

French air communique issued to-day

will be the only cries to send them." is purely defensive.

In the meantime, Turkish peasants states that owing to unfavourable However it is pointed out here who are among the men called up weather conditions the activity of the that, fully respecting the Anglo-under the Intest order are leaving French Air Force has considerably Egyptian Treaty

she places herself their homes to join their units. lessened during the past 24 hours.

at the passive disposal of Britain to Horse and vehicles have been com- Squadrons of light bombers attack- the close of play England had the extent of co-operation in matters mandeered where neccssury,

LONDON Ped 1,000 Bomba

penniless dock

In

U

Workers Give Up Holidays

Magnificent Response By British Labour LONDON, June 18 (Router),

10 YEARS AGO

June 14. 1930. Jack Hobbs and A. P. F. Chapman, the make anything like a lengthy stand captain, were the only two balmen to against the Australians in the frst Test Blatchi which started at Nottingham 10.

mado 241 runs for the loss of eight wie- ed German positions, concentrationskets. of security and the providing of air, This activity, however, does not and lines of communication with

5 YEARS AGO naval and military bases.

necessarily indicate 2211 Immediate bombs and machine-gun fire.

June 14, 135, These must naturally be considered declaration of war, but is a sign that

lialy is seeking to establish a protec military objectives and will be liable Turkey is taking both her defences

torato over Abyssinia, fi is learned to-day June 13 (Reuter)-In in authoritative quarters, to Italian attacks.

And her obligations extremely the first of yesterday's air raids on If Italy attacks other Egyptian seriously. But if

German communications, -medium James Braddock, the Jersey Thunder- territory or bombs Intl on purely

bumbers' dropped nearly 1,000 in labourer, and father of a family of four

bolt, a year Egyptian aerodromes, ports or towns

cendiary and many high explosive living largely on "foller" 2 lu-day Ote-In the House of Commons bombs пл the woods at La Mare, world's heavy-weight champion. He won to-day, Mr. R. Assheton, Parlia- where strong forces of enemy in- decision against the California dancing

Secretary to Crowd of mentary fantry and supplies were coucen- 46,000 in Madison Square Garden to-night. Ministry of Labour, reported trated. Says Essentials Have Large fires were still burning The Secretary of State, Mr. Cordeu that there has been a magni- flercely when further raiders arrived that international vered today, sa ficent response to the Govern- Not Changed

armament competition to bomb the same target later, is threatening to precipitate that most ment request for a general

At Saigsaul, a bomb fell on an dangerous ant rechiess of rivalries-00 LONDON, June 13 (Reuter), ammunition train, causing such a remains unchecked we shall the holidays during the crisis.

postponement or cancellation of CAIRO, June 13 (Reuter).-During war to-day, "The Times" says mile above, the wind-screen oftion, plus the destruction of much national there will be no interference in the

-Reviewing the range of the terrife explosion that over half a witness national bankruptcies, hopelessly

unbalanced budgets and inevitable infla This has been requested so that skirmish with Italians on the that its essentials have

stability as has thus far been achieved." production of munllons. Egyptian-Libyan .border, British

or on civilians, Egypt, will be forced.THE TIMES" ON

to declare war.

Vatican Paper Ceases

that

ROME, June 13(Reuter).-The official Stefani Agency denies the Vatican newspaper, the Osserva- tore Romano, has suspended publica- tlon, and says that the paper op- peared as usual this afternoon.

n

Frontier Skirmish

troops captured two officers, 60 men changed.

and three machine-guns.

WASHINGTON, Juno 13 (Reuter);

the

THE WAR

aircraft was tom off.

not

The

Effective Blockado Allled blockude

of Italy

marter, Max Baer, before n

armis race.

Non-Belligerent Spanish Policy

the

It will also leave transport as free os possible for evacuation and civil defence needs.

Must Not Slackon

13

The wider the area the more SECRET SESSION There were no British casualties. Intense does the vital issue become

Ban Lifted

concentrated at the focal point.

ON JUNE 20 It is there a Paris, the heart of

Mr. Assheton further declared that A Vatican City message states that civilisation, that the threat must br

LONDON,-June-13-(Router)TMADRID June-13

the production of munitions has been ban imposed by the Italian met and overcome.

(Reutery greatly "ccelerated. Government

secret session to debate Home De-Spain's decision to adopt a policy of the "Osservatore! on

"Dut

we must beware," he added, Romano" was lifted this afternoon

fence, which was postponed on Tuen-

Jane non-belligerency is published in all "of any slackening. As far as day, will now be held on after the newspaper had agreed to prevents the passage of war materials stated Mr. C. R. Attice,

newspapers as un official note, pre-humanly possible we must continue the Lord sumably on Instructions from higher for some time to come at the same to Germany which she needs for this Privy Seal. omit war news of every kind.

quarters. Earlier, the authorities had stated battle.

high pressure." The debate might be wider in that the paper could not circulate if Our forces in the Near East have scope than Home Defence, according bulletin will contain the

The note says that to-day's official Nevertheless arrangements would continued to publish British, diverted the troops

from helping to circumstances.

following be made to provide rest perfods, decree signed by General Franco: Hitler. com-

The British air attacks on western of the House of Lords on June 20 on slediteranenie ta the war to the MURDER CHARGE

There will also be a secret session with the extension of Germany were made so that every Homo Defence. bomb will relleve the strain on the

It

French muniques.

us well ex Italian

Theft From

Bible

Book Depot Charged with the theft of Ave

books from the Bible Book and Tract Depot, Queen's Building, L Fong, 35,

Allied troops.

For the defence of northern France 700 Italians Leave available unit that can by any means be equipped.

it is essential to send at once every

unemployed, was remanded for France Purchases

R. Edwards at the

Central Magistrney this morning for finger-prints.

10,000 Lorries

NEW YORK, June 13 (Reuter) —It

1 !

Great Britain

the war with France and England, the Government has decided on the

conflict."

non-belligerency of Spain in the

LONDON, June 13 (Router)The PROHIBITION OF first train-loud of 700 Itailans to

leave Great Britain loft London to- night for Glasgow, where they will embark for Lisbon,

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Explosion On Ship Sequel

Buenos Aires Police Arrest 43 Paople

REPATRIATION FROM ITALY

LONDON, June 18 (Reuter)-In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary of Stato, said that ample facilities were being arranged for the return British nationals from Italy

.:

Charges of murder and robbery BUENOS AIRES, Juno 13 (Reuter) Britain and her Dominions, Colonies against Cheung Chol-on, waste-food-It is now learned that 43 people and protectorates, dealer of 151 Connaught Road West, an explosion on board the British ship will be provided where necessary.

have been arrested in connection with He added that financial assistance

were

withdrawn to-day At the Southern District Court,

Gascony.

Cheng Wah-sing, 29, Ashermati, The explosion took place here on CHUNGKING'S

One

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WORST RAID

and Cheng Shi-shun, 20,

Wednesday. Junk-master both of Cheung Chau, were ID=

man was killed and four were LONDON, June lã (Reuter)—As (manded

atmalar од Det. Sergt. T. Cashman said Li was

charges injured Port Said Arrests

in renuit of Italy's entry into the war, unt!! June

al- 21. They were seen leaving the Building by 'n privato is reported that France has ordered

ship, was set on fire by the PORT SAID, Juno 13' (Reuter), — the Board of Trade has made anleged to have robbed watchman with the parcel of books 10,000 lorries costing between $15,- A further 100 Italians have been ar-order whereunder the export of all | Lan-lee of $39

Fung explosion.

CHUNGKING, June 13' (Reuter).—“ and murdered a The exploalon is believed to have Thousands of people aro fecing after under his right arm. When question-c00,000 and $20,000,000 from the rested here. ed, he admitted stealing the books General Motors Corporation and the

classes of goods to Bulgaria, Greece, woman, Fung Tal-mut, on board a been caused by Ume bombs.

the heaviest Japanese nir rald over. Liechtenstein, Rumania. from the Depot,

The Gascony, of 4,700 tons, was suffered by China's war-time capital. at: Choung Chau on June 5.**~ bont "The tallan Minister has been Switzerland. Yu-ndavia. and the Inspector LR Whant-appeared loading a carga of canned-bosf_The -Street after #treet--is "demolished Brimit during for another given his passport. He will leave by Black Sea ports of the USSR. has for the prosecution, Mr. H. A de B. explosion occurred when a sling was systematically, by waves or aircraft. 10,000 lorries,

the first available ship.

been prohibited except under licence. Botelho for the defendants,

being lowered into the hold,

Over 600 bombs were dropped.

Chrysler Corporation.

-The Rev. Frank-Short wIDE

thu

complainant.

This brings the total up to 300.