TO-DAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22661, 16 March 1939, Page 10

TO-DAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF

OVERSEAS GERMANS MARCH INTO PRAGUE The German forces entered Prague at 9.20. G.M.T., yesterday. There was no resistance by the Czechs. The Czech Army ■was ordered to obey the army of occupation. . . . , An official German communique stated that Herr Hitler had taken tire Czech people "under the protection of the German Reich.” An agreement to this effect had been signed by representatives of the two Governments. British newspapers indignantly condemn the German move, which is described by the "Daily Telegraph” as “the most flagrant and impudent act of unprovoked aggression in Europe in modem times.” It is mentioned that Britain had no "moral or legal obligation to help the Czechs.” A grave view is taken in the United States, where a further eastward drive by Germany is predicted. BRITISH ARMY ESTIMATES The Army Estimates were considered in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Many speakers took part in the debate, which traversed British preparedness for war. if war should come. CRICKET TEST ENDED When the fifth and final cricket test between England and South Africa was ended on the twelfth day, England still required 42 runs to win. England's second innings score at the end of play was 654 for five wickets. W. R. Hammond ■aid in a farewell statement that he hoped the match would be the last of "timeless tests” between the two countries. British plans for Palestine The crucial stage in the discussions In Britain on the future of Palestine is expected to-day. when the British proposals will be formally submitted to both Jewish and Arab delegations. NEW ZEALAND AKAROA CELEBRATIONS An announcement that financial assistance will be given Akaroa to hold the national centennial celebrations, was made yesterday by the Hon. W. E. Parry. The celebrations will probably begin on the week-end following Easter; August 11. the date originally suggested, being considered unsuitable. NGAITAHU CLAIMS The best memorial which pakehas and Maoris could have to mark the centennial of New Zealand was the settlement of the 100-year-old claims of the Ngaitahu tribe for the completion of the promises contained in the Treaty of Waltangi, said Mr E. T. Tirikatene at Akaroa yesterday. IRRIGATED SWEDES The results of an experiment conducted on swede paddocks have proved highly satisfactory to officials associated with the irrigation scheme on the Levels Plain in South Canterbury. The swedes have responded so well to irrigation that they are expected to return record crops. SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICERS New appointments made necessary through the coming into being of the Social Security Department include the elevation of Mr A. H. Parfitt, at present Registrar of Pensions in Christchurch, to the position of Registrar of Social Security here. CAHN’S TEAM AT ROTORUA Sir Julien Cahn’s team had to fight hard for a draw in a one-day match against Bay of Plenty yesterday. At stumps the visitors had lost eight wickets for .121, in reply to 233 scored by Bay of Plenty. ALLOCATION OF STATE BOUSES No ballots to decide the allocation of State rental houses had been held since 1937, said the Minister for Housing, the Hon. H. T. Armstrong, in a further statement on methods of dealing with applications for the houses which he made yesterday. AH cases were now decided on the relative urgency of the applications and he ccmsidered that the committee which actecP with the State Advances Corporation in reaching the decisions was acting quite fairly. JUSTICES AND ABORTION Amendments In the Social Security Act to minimise or prevent the evil of abortion were sought by the Federation of New Zealand Justices of the Peace at the annual conference at Timaru yesterday. The amendments sought are the provision of ante-natal treatment and maintenance for unmarried women at an approved home and the adoption of the child at birth by the State, subject to the approval of the mother, FIRE-FIGHTING AT THE EXHIBITION Before a crowd of about 100, fire brigadesmen yesterday subdued an imaginary fire outbreak in the Centennial Exhibition buildings in Wellington within five minutes. The demonstration was a test of the fire-fighting facilities provided in the exhibition buildings. LICENSING MOTOR TRANSPORT A proposal that town operators of motor transport should be brought under the provisions of the transport licensing regulations will be introduced at the conference of the New Zealand Drivers’ Union in Wellington this month. INCREASED PRODUCTION SOUGHT The Minister for Industries and Commerce. the Hon. D. G. Sullivan, said yesterday at Wellington that the Government was striving to increase production on the part of every section of workers, farmers, and manufacturers, because unless there was such an increase the Government would be unable to achieve its Ideal of greater health, happiness, and prosperity for everyone, irrespective of class or occupation. INDEX TO NEWS r Page. LEADING ARTICLES .. 10 Postscript to Munich. .’ Military Aid for France. Christchurch Public Libraries. NEWS BY PICTURES .. 16 GENERAL NEWS .. 10 PERSONAL ITEMS .. 10 CABLE MESSAGES .. 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 3 FINANCE AND COMMERCE 13 SPORTING .. 14 GENERAL—i. Poultry Keeping for Profit 4 ', Collision with Tram .. 4 Magistrate’s Court .. 4 Addington Market Report 8 Licensing Motor Transport 8 Social Security Appointments .. 10 Local Bodies and Centennial .. 10 Tenants for State Houses 10 Centennial at Akaroa .. 12 Sheep Breeding in N.Z. 12 Fire-Fighting System .. 12 More Work for Factories 12 Cricket Test Ended .. 12 Success lor Irrigation .. 14 Golf .. 15 New Stamp Issue .. 16 Broadcasting .. 16 / Plea of Guilty to Bigamy 16 [ Justices Confer .. 18 1 Sheffield Flower Show .. 18 AND WEATHER 15 MAIL NOTICES .. 15 NEWS FOR WOMEN .. 2

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