AIR SERVICES

Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 230, 28 September 1943, Page 3

AIR SERVICES

BRITISH FORESIGHT

Cunard Directors Given Power

To Expand

N.Z. Press Association —Copyright Rec. 10 a.m. LONDON, Sept. 27. A special meeting of the Cunard Steamship Company unanimously carried a resolution approving of an alteration to the company's memorandum of association giving the directors power to establish air services if necessary, either independently or in conjunction with passenger, mail ar.d freight services. The directors were also authorised to huild, purchase, charter or hire aerial conveyances of every description. if thought advisable. Sir Percy Bates, chairman of the company, said ail appropriate provisions regarding possible aerial developments had already been made. The United States after the war will have a gigantic pool of the world's best airline equipment and will be in the best position of any nation for air commerce, said the New York Times, which pointed out that Britain was greatly concerned because the United States' airlines will need only a little time to gain world air dominance if free competition throughout the world is allowed. Recent charters signed by 16 United States airlines seeking free competition, have stirred Butish fears and sowed plentifully the seed for future friction among the Allies. British makers are reported to plan three new types of land planes and one flying-boat, none of which will be ready for at least several years. The New York Times points out, although United States' equipment is the best, Britain has the advantage geographically, since the shoi test route to many world centres crosses part of the British Empire. There are no adjacent parts of the British Empire more than 2000 miles aoart which means convenient airline stages over most of the world. IS Sfolher problem for Bnain is its policy toward the The newspaper says Canada, South Africa and Australia are expected to insist on. flying their own international airlines. CLOTHING BAN LIFTED CANADIAN BOARD'S ACTION Rec. 10 a.m. OTTAWA, Sept. 27. The Prices Board has announced that cuffed trousers and an extra pair of troSs will be permitted m fU The e ßoard explained that both were banned when developments m the Pacific indicated that the entire Australian wool supply to Canada might be cut off. Recent developments m the Pacific seem to ensure the continued availability of Australian wool and the Canadian Armed Foic e s needs for uniforms are now less burdensome, KING'S MESSAGE MARSHAL CHIANG'S ELECTION British Official Wireless Rec. 10 a.m. RUGBY, Sept. 27. The King has sent a message to Marshal Chiang Kai-shek expressing his sincere pleasure and conveying cordial congratulations on his election as President of the Republic. The King expressed wishes for his good health and the success and prosperity of China under his leadership.