TO-DAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22590, 21 December 1938, Page 10

TO-DAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF

* OVERSEAS TEONTIEK STRIFE IN SLOVAKIA In an engagement between Hungarian MAmiipf and irregular troops and iSfo%k soldiers. four Slovak villages were occupied. These were retaken b> the Slovaks, and the negotiations of frontier commission have been interrupted Until satisfaction for the incident is given. MINISTER’S BITTER ATTACK The Australian Minister for Civil Aviation (Mr H. V. Thorby) is reported to have caused a political sensation by a ’"titter attack against the Leader of the (Mr J. Curtin) for criticism is reported to have said; wish X had the power to place traitors Against the wall and shoot them. iJ>OLISH MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS f- The success of Opposition candidates in ithe Polish municipal elections has given irise to the claim that the voting represents a plebiscite by which the Government has been defeated. OPTIMISM IN FRANCE French securities had an unprecedented hoom on the Bourse. The increase m feonfidence is attributed to the absence of 'threats, against France in Signor Musso•'lini’s speech, and to confidence m the "success of the four-year recovery plan. SEVERE BLIZZARD IN EUROPE Many deaths are reported on the Continent, which has been gripped by intense frost accompanied in many places by blizzards. LIBERAL PARTY IN CANADA A caucus of Ontario Liberals passed a vote of confidence in the Prime Minister (Mr W. L. Mackenzie King) and decided to continue an investigation into the differences between Mr King and the Premier of Ontario (Mr Mitchell Hepburn). TSARIST PRETENDER Tsarist Russians in Paris pledged their lovaltv to the Grand Duke Vladimir, the pretender to the Russian throne, as Tsar of all the Kussias.” CREDITS FOR CHINA The United States has decided to continue credits to China against an estimated gold reserve of 110.000,000 dollars held in Washington. Japan’s economic policy for East Asia will involve restrictions on other Powers, it was announced by the Japanese Foreign Minister. DECLARATION OF PEACE A declaration of peace and loyalty was made to the British military commander in Palestine by a rebel leader, who formerly had a price of £SOO on his head. A serious ambush prepared for the civil and military leaders who attended the demonstration was uncovered by Rojal Air Force spotters. WAR MATERIAL FOR FRANCO -The “Daily Herald" reports that Increasing dispatches of war material Germany to General Franco are being xna.de through Morocco.

STALEMATE IN SPANISH WAR A stalemate is reported to wstinthe Knanish civil war, the length of the front restricting General Franco in a decisive Operation and shortage of food hampering Republican activity. On parts of the 900Hdle front the soldiers are reported to be observing an unofficial truce. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY APPOINTMENTS srs&Ts: Sullivan). RECENT EARTHQUAKES , The earthquake felt in the North last Thursday may have been closely rented to that felt in the S°M th fc land on Caliirriav morning* according to 4 tne fctSig d -director of the Dominion Seismo--1 logical Observatory. SHORTAGE OF SHEARERS ' Runholders in the high country report a serious shortage of shearers. There is also a shortage of musterers, latter problem Is not yet al -ute. Alarm has been expressed by several runholders at the very few men learning shearing in the sheds this summer. SENDING MONEY OVERSEAS The Minister for Finance announced yesterday that applications by any persons wanting to send money abroad for purposes not Involving imports would be considered by the Reserve Bank: hot by the Treasury as previously announced. CHRISTCHURCH MILK SUPPLY An investigation into the cost of producing the city’s: milk is bemg made by the Department, of Agriculture. The survey involves inquiry into costs on about 300 farms. The work will probably last until the end of February. FIRST WOOL CHEQUE The first Christchurch wool sale resulted in a total return to growers of £, 312,058. a reduction of £60.769 on the total for the first sale of the previous season. The catalogue at this ypar’s sale ■was 236 bales more than at last year’s sale, and 514 more bales, were sold this year than were sold last year. The average price a bale at the sale on December 12 last was £l3 7s 3d, or 10.087 d J>er lb. against £l6 16s 3d. or 12.502 per lb ast season. APPEAL TO EMPLOYERS An appeal to employers to encourage employees to join territorial units and to attend, the annual camps of such units is lhade by the New Zealand Defence League. The president (the Hon. W. Perry, MI.C.) says that within six :*nonths the British Commonwealth of - .Nations may be fighting for its existence. SCHEME A conference to discuss the Christchurch scheme is to be held in the .City early in the New Year. After more hhan two years of negotiations between the Government town-planning authori•Tles and the Christchurch City Council, lt : now appears (according to City Council officials) that the remaining differences will be overcome.

INDEX TO NEWS .LEADING ARTICLES .. 10 The Building Code. Opportunity for Manufacturers. NEWS BY PICTURES ..18 PERSONAL ITEMS .. 10 GENERAL NEWS .. 10 CABLE MESSAGES .. 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 17 FINANCE AND COMMERCE 13 SPORTING .. 14 Southland Notes. Waikouaiti R.C. Acceptances. Oamaru J.C. Acceptances. Westland R.C. Acceptances. GENERAL— Safety First Appeal .. 4 Lawn Tennis .. 6 Youth Labour in Demand 6 , Army Lorry Accident .. 7 "Outcast" Union .. 7 . Magistrate's Court .. 7 Maoris' Part in Centennial 7 First Wool Cheque .. 10 Parking at Lyttelton Wharves ..10 Railway Staff Changes .. 10 Licensing of Imports .. 10 Production of City Milk .. 10 The Earthquakes .. 12 Stud .Sheep for Australia 12 Shortage of Shearers .. 12 Sending Money Overseas 12 • Game Shooting Season .. 12 Export of Bank-notes .. 12 Wheat Price System .. 12 Town Planing Scheme .. 12 Plunket Shield Cricket .. 15 Farm and Station .. 16 Poultry Keeping for. Profit 18 Broadcasting ■ • 18 , Shortage of Power ... 20 / Royal Air Force Commisf sions ..20 CITY THEATRES •■ 3 MAIL NOTICES .. 19 SHIPPING AND WEATHER 19 NEWS FOR WOMEN •• 2 i. .. . . ' ..An Index to advertisements will be