WITHDRAWAL IN LIBYA

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23668, 19 June 1942, Page 5

WITHDRAWAL IN LIBYA

Sidi Rezegh And El Adem EFFECT OF BRITISH REVERSES $ (Received June 18,11 p.m.) (N.Z.P.A.) LONDON, June 18. To-day’s Cairo communique says: “Our forces have bfcen withdrawn from their positions at El Adem and Sidi Rezegh. Our mobile forces are continuing to harass the enemy south and west of Tobruk.” According to the 8.8.C. observer in Cairo (Mr Richard Dimbleby), reporting a probable German thrust to Acroma, the British forces may.no longer be in that area, having finished their job of covering the withdrawal from El Gazala along the coast road. * The military writer of the “Daily Telegraph” says: “Enemy mobile forces are trying to manoeuvre round our east flank to sevef our communications with Egypt and envelop Tobruk. It is possible that before long we shall be back in the Solium position from which we started out last November in such high hopes.” “The Times,” in a leading article, declares: “The scales in Libya have tipped decidedly in the enemy’s favour. As a congequence of the undeniable reverse already suffered, LieutenantGeneral Ritchie’s once promising chance of passing from defence to attack has dwindled out of sight. The Axis success is primarily due once again to superiority in tanks and guns. The quality of the Bth Army has long been proved, but it is opposed to equally well-tried veterahs of desert warfare. In those circumstances the more effective equipment prevails. “Not all the Axis weapons are better than the British, but at the higher level of up-to-date equipment they have the advantage in both quality and numbers. The General Grant tank find the six-pounder anti-tank gun have abundantly proved their value, although it is not clear that either was available in adequate numbers. The enemy has not stood still. The German Mark 4 tank, with which the panzers are lavishly supplied, dominated the battlefield.” ,

The “Daily Express” says: "Rommel has more reserves than we calculate*}. He had his communication lines working in double-quick time, in spite of all our attempts to bfeak them. The crisis now being enacted will decide whether we fight another battle for Libya or Seattle for Egypt. The latter would affect the whole Allied war strategy. The Cairo correspondent of the "Evening Standard” says; "Although Rommel failed to roll up the El Gaza la line quickly enough to trap the South Africans and the 50th British Division, we were obliged to leave a desert Maginot Line, which was never really used. Mine-laying and construction work on the El Gazala escarpment, extending over four months, has all been wasted.” The seriousness of the situation m Libya is emphasised by other London newspapers. “It is undeniable that we have suffered a very serious reverse, says the military correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph.” “It is doubtful whether we can maintain any defensive position west of Solium, Whether we shall attempt to hold Tobruk as an Isolated outpost remains to be seen. Probably we shall decide not '. > do so. The military critic bf "The. Times describes the situation as ugly. “Dangerous Gains” The military correspondent of the "Daily Express” says: “Something has gone wrong. Rommel has made dangerous gains. More British reverses are inevitable. Factors which seem to account for this at least temporary turn of the tide are: (1) The wresting of air (uperiority from the Royal Air Force; (2) Rommel’s preponderance of heavy tanks; (3) Rommel’s many 88-milli-metre guns, which are heavier than any field piece we possess. “These factors gave Rommel superior fire power, which he kept concealed until he was able to exploit it to the maximum by surprise. We must hope that Rommel so dissipates his strength that no further advance will be possible this summer. The fact remains, however, that this battle is no longer on equal terms.”

Mr Dimbleby says that the German ,90th light motorised division appears to be preparing to thrust towards Acroma, but they may, find no-one there, as the British forces in that area have finished their job. Describing the withdrawal from El Gazala, Mr Dimbleby says that it was necessary for Acroma 'to bar the enemy’s progress -until the South African forces passed. The Indian troops held firm when the enemy tried in vain to cut the road. A small village on the coast between Tobruk and El Gazala was taken by the Germans, but the South Africans had then been withdrawn to Tobruk with all their artillery, Since then this village has been recaptured from the enemy. The British -50 th Division, which made a thrust north towards the Italians, was forced to double back on its tracks past the German advancing forces to the south, but it Is now believed to be out of the immediate battle area. ‘ . Escape From Trap A further account of how the British 50th Division and the South Africans broke out of the El Gazala trap says that they , breached minefields 15 miles from the coast opposite the main Italian positions, cut their way through two Italian divisions, beat off enemy tanks, and drove through the enemy’s communications in a sweeping 150-mile arc. They brought out 12 Valentine tanks which would otherwise have been abandoned. They burned, bombed, and tommy-gunned Axis lorries, troops, tents, and dug-outs, and threw the Axis rear into confusion. The Royal Air Force yesterday made attacks on a panzer column which thrust eastwards in the Sidi Rezegh area. It is learned that this column was severely harassed on Tuesday by fighter-bombers which destroyed 10 of 30 German tanks engaged in the operation. Royal Air Force bombers and fighterbombers effectively attacked enemy ground forces in the El Adem area on Tuesday. Three enemy machines were shot down, and the aerodromes at Berka and Derna were bombed. The Royal Air Force'lost eight aircraft, but five of the pilots are safe. "While it is acknowledged in London that the armoured forces of the Bth 'Army have suffered reverses, there is thankfulness that it has survived, critical weeks, which might have brbught the enemy more success than he has actually gained,” says a British Official Wireless message. “Although no doubt is felt that further critical days gre still ahead, there is equally nj doubt that the enemy's second attempt to annihilate part of the British forces failed."

The “Manchester Guardian” says: “Rommel will now tackle Tobruk, perhaps by a frontal assault combined with another sweep towards the sea east of El Adem, cutting the road which feeds our Army and Tobruk from the east. Each side has long communications, so that the most profitable line of attack is always an outflanking thrust from south to north against them. We have successfully exploited It twice and the Axis once. There can be no surprise about it, but also there seems no certain answer to a tank attack even when it Is expected. ’

BOMB OUTRAGES FIRES CAUSED IN BLOEMFONTEIN BLOEMFONTEIN, June 17. Bomb outrages and fires occurred in Bloemfontein early to-day. A homemade bomb flung through a window of a printing works in the middle of the town caused considerable damage. Anothef, thrown -into bazaar premises, failed to explode. Three fires broke out at the same time, two of them in shops at opposite ends of the town, and a third in the magistrate’s court building. Court records were destroyed. CANADA EXTENDS CONSCRIPTION SINGLE MEN UP TO 35 OTTAWA, June 17. Single men and childless widowers up to 35 years of age will be subject to compulsory military training under a proclamation tabled in the Canadian House of Commons by the War Services Minister (Mr J. T. Thorson). 'Phis Is an extension by five years of the upper age limit for men called up under the National Resources Mobilisation Act. Mr Thorson said that the introduction of conscription for overseas service would be harmful to the war effort at present. Mr Thorson told the House of Commons that Canada was closer to total mobilisation of her manpower resources than most people imagined. Naval Promotion. Rear - Admiral Stuart Bonham-Carter, C.8., C.V.0., D.5.0., who was in charge of the British squadron which met the United States forces, recently arrived in British waters, has been promoted vice-admiral. Earlier in the war he was in command of the British naval units In Canadian waters.—Rugby. June 17. JUST ARRIVED—ENGLISH PROPELLING PENCILS at Simpson and Williams, Ltd, A wonderful selection of England’s best Propelling Pencils. Many special models. One special pencil contains a lull yard of lead, and sells at 5s 6d. Other models from 5s to_ 13s 6d. Buy early. Simpson and Williams, Ltd., 238 High street; Christchurch, —1

TRIAL OF! GERMAN LEADERS * POST-WAR INTENTION OF CZECH GOVERNMENT (8.0. W.) RUGBY, June 17. Preparations for the trial- of Hitler, Himmler, Goering, Henlein, and others responsible for the atrocities at Ledowice and elsewhere in Czechoslovakia are being made by the Czechoslovak Government. At an extraordinary general session held in London this morning, the Government passed a resolution expressing the conviction that the culprits would not be allowed to find asylum in any country after the war. Announcing that it would prepare courts to judge and punish the culprits with extreme penalties as soon as Czechoslovakia was released from bondage, a Czech Government statement enumerated all those responsible for acts of barbarism, the list ranging from Hitler to the higher German officials in the administration of Bohemia. All Germans who have aided or approved of the conduct of the culprits will also be tried, as well as local traitors. The Berlin radio has announced that 26 more Czechs have been sentenced to death, 10 for complicity in the killing of Heydrich, four for the illegal possession of arms, and 12 for hiding persons hostile to the Reich. The Prague radio has announced that information concerning those responsible for Heydrlch’s death must be given before Thursday night, “otherwise very heavy penalties will be inflicted." From Warsaw comes news of 1000 Poles having been taken to an “unknown destination,” which is probably Germany, as that is what happened when 5000 Poles were rounded up a few weeks ago. In the House of Commons, the Foreign Secretary (Mr R. A. Eden) said that the British Government had been informed of the crimes committed by Germany against Poland, He reiterated the Prime Minister’s statement that retribution for such crimes must henceforward take its place among the major purposes of the war, Italian Official Killed.—A-Rome message says that Orazi, a former Federal Secretary of Rome, was killed with other Italians in a “Communist ambush” at Zara,* Jugoslavia. Orazi was prefect of the Zara district. —London, June 18, . .

PACIFIC WAR LEADING ROLE OF AIR POWER JAPAN’S PERSONNEL AND AIRCRAFT LOSSES (Received June 18, 10 p.m.) (N.Z.P.A.) HONOLULU, June 17. Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet) in a speech when awarding medals to heroes of the Pacific battles, particularly congratulated the crews of aircraft-carriers and air groups: , , “Air power has taken a leading role,” he said. "Fleet engagements will increasingly do so in future. Admiral Nimitz promised that new carrier groups would be speedily organised, and would soon give the naval men who were now on duty in the Pacific a well deserved rest. In summing up the Pacific naval battles, Admir&l Nimitz said: In every meeting of the opposing forces since December 7, Japanese losses have greatly exceeded ours, In the Coral Sea and Midway Island actions the Japanese personnel losses were at least 10 times as great as ours. Japanese aircraft losses were in about the same ratio." PORT MORESBY RAIDED JAPANESE LOSE TWO AIRCRAFT •SLIGHT DAMAGE CAUSED (Received June 18, 11 p.m.) LONDON, June 18. A communique from General MacArthur’s headquarters states that Japanese aircraft in a raid on Port Moresby did slight damage. One enemy bomber out of 18, and one fighter out of nine taking part were shot down. No Allied aircraft were lost. . , , . .. On Tuesday seven Japanese aircraft were shot, down over Lae and Salamaua, in flew Guinea. Tuesday’s heavy enemy air raid on Port Moresby, combined with the fourth successive day attack on Darwin, confounded premature conclusions that the Japanese air weight had been shifted from the north-east to the north-west, states the special Australian correspondent of the New Zealand Press Association. The Japanese ability to deliver their blows m strength in both quarters has persuaded most commentators to the view previously emphasised—that the enemy retains a powerful air strength •throughout the South-west Pacific and that he awaits only a more favourable opportunity for its employment. In their four latest raids on Darwin the Japanese have sent over more than 160 bofnbers and fighters. They have lost 13 aeroplanes while the Allies have lost six. Nineteenth Darwin Raid Darwin has now had 19 air raids. Again the damage was light and the bombs dropped were _ mainly antipersonnel and incendiaries. Great courage is reported to have been displayed by a subaltern and a sergeant at Darwin, When a fire occurred near a machine-gun post they ran through the flames at least three times to drag out men who had been trapped. , “Never have so many come so far for so little,” remarked a Royal Australian Air Force officer in comntenting on the latest Japanese raids on Darwin. The most serious material losses have been in the troops’ living quarters.

COMMENT BY NASH ON PACIFIC WAR “SHIPPING SITUATION LOOKS BETTER” WASHINGTON, June 17. A note .of restrained optimism was sounded by the New Zealand Minister to the United States (Mr W. Nash) at a press conference following a meeting of the Pacific War Council. He said that the Council paid particular attention to the South-west Pacific, where the general situation was encouraging. Moreover, the shipping situation, in spite of all difficulties, looked better, and there was a possibility of really good shipping news. There was no reason to throw hats in the air, but at the same time there was no reason for pessimism. Mr Nash expressed the opinion that the Japanese were going to have a rough time. The British Ambassador (Lord Halifax) said that Mr Roosevelt had fully reported the happenings in the Aleutians. Asked by reporters if the situation there was good or bad. Lord Halifax declined to answer directly, saying that the general effect of what the United States forces had done to the Japanese naval forces was very encouraging. The Philippine Commonwealth joined the Pacific Council to-day, when Mr Roosevelt inducted the Philippine President (Senor Quezon).

R.A.F. ATTACK ON ST. NAZAIRE (Received June 18, 11 p.m.) LONDON. June 18. The Royal Air Force last night bombed the German submarine base of St. Nazaire. Mines were also laid in enemy waters. Bostons and hurricanes swept over France and Belgium to attack enemy airfields and railways. One British fighter is missing. Two enemy aircraft came over the south coast of England last night. They caused some damage and a small number of casualties. King Peter in America—The United States State Department has announced .that King Peter of Jugoslavia is arriving shortly as the guest, of Mr Roosevelt, —Washington, June 17,

WAR LOAN IN AUSTRALIA £3,000,000 A DAY NEEDED FUTURE SOURCES OF REVENUE (Received June 18, 9 p.m.) (N.Z.P.A.) SYDNEY, JUhe 18. Australians are faced with the task of finding £3,000,000 a day for the next five days to fill the second Liberty war loan of £33,000,000. The “Sydney Morning Herald” in a leading article under the heading "War Loan Lagging,” says: "If voluntary loan subscriptions fail to provide the Commonwealth with sufficient funds, and if income taxes are not to be increased, then the Government must logically be prepared to enforce savings by making additional current levies upon incomes, to be repaid later in the form of post-war credits.” The article points out that if this year's loan programme remains unfulfilled the outlook for a voluntary loan next year can only be black. , “Not only does the Government need more money to meet increasing war expenditure, but several customary sources of loan funds have been severely curtailed. High incomes are so heavily taxed that little surplus remains for loan subscriptions. Nor can the Commonwealth rely on the cpntinuance of big subscriptions from companies, for it is the declared policy of the Government to prevent companies from earning more than a rubsistence level of profits. * "In future Mr Curtin has little hope of enduring success in raising money by voluntary loans unless he can instil a sense of responsibility for the cost of the war into that section of the public which is unaccustomed to investment—the wage earners, munition workers, and factory employees.’’ GENERAL MACARTHUR BUYS BONDS CONFIDENCE IN FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA (Received June 18, 11.45 p.m.) (Special Australian Correspondent, t N.Z.P.A.) ■ MELBOURNE, Jtihe 18. The importance of filling Australia s second Liberty Loan of £35,000,000 was emphasised to-day by General Mac Arthur when he bought loan bonds to the value of six months’ pay. General Mac Arthur was accompanied by the Prime Minister (Mr J. Curtin) when he went to buy the bonds. His gesture is regarded as a declaration of confidence in Australia’s future, coupled with a recognition of the urgent need for funds to buy weapons for the armed forces. Mr Curtin, who had already bought bonds, made a further subscription. . Although the general’s visit was kept secret, thousands of people gathered at the Commonwealth Bank when they saw the teams of newsreel cameramen and news photographers assembled, on the steps. General Mac Arthur is rather a mysterious figure here, being seldom seen by the public. On Wednesday he attended a meeting of the War Council, when be reviewed the Pacific position, which is still regarded as urgent. On his return to headquarters he found a pay draft waiting for him. He immediately telephoned the Prime Minister announcing that he intended lodging this amount in the loan. This morning he paid over his personal cheque for 3248 dollars, representing £IOOO. “I know nothing more satisfying or more economically sound than to subscribe to the future of Australia,” he said.

UNIFORM TAX PLAN AUSTRALIAN STATES’ ACTION VALIDITY OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION (Received June 18, 7 p.m.) MELBOURNE, June 18. Demurrers hqve been entered by the Commonwealth Government and the Federal Treasurer in the action brought by the states of Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, and Western Australia to test the validity of the uniform taxation acts. The Commonwealth contends that its scheme is within the constitutional powers of the Federal Parliament. The states have delivered their statements of claim to the defendants. In these they attack the validity of the acts. They contend that the effect Of the acts is to spread the burden of Commonwealth and state taxation over taxpayers, and thereby discriminate between states and between taxpayers of different states. The states claim that the.scheme of uniform taxation embodied in the acts is unconstitutional and invalid. The' substance of the Federal defence is a denial that the scheme discriminates in taxation between states or that it prevents the exercise of the taxation rights of states.

OILFIELDS RAID IN RUMANIA Success of- U.S. Bombers LIBERATORS NOW AT SEBASTOPOL (Received June 19, 1 a.m.) (N.Z.P.A.) LONDON, June 18. An Ankara message states that the lour American Liberator bombers which made forced landings in Turkey took off from an Egyptian aerodrome with 11 others. Their objective was the ■Ploestl oilfields, in Rumania, which they bombed practically as they pleased from a low level, dropping / bombs one by one on the big storage tanks and refineries, and causing • enormous fires, ilt was the first all-American raid in Europe. > The Stockholm correspondent of the "Daily Express” reports that American Liberator bombers have arrived at Sebastopol to reinforce the' Red Air Force, and have already been In action. ' They flew, direct from Middle East bases.

RUSSIANS REPEL ATTACKS '■ Fierce Struggle At Sebastopol . ENEMY HELD IN Kharkov push (Received June 18, , 10 p.m.) (N.Z.P.A.) LONDON, June 18., The Soviet night communique says: "On June 17 our troops repelled fierce enemy attacks on the Sebastopol front. On other sectors ,bf .the front no important changes took place." • V Marshal won Bock's sevfeh-day .offensive on the Kharkov front appears to be petering out, although, "Red Star” ■reports that fierce fighting continues in all sectors of this front. “Red Star” adds that incessant German attacks have failed to achieve anything; Russian counter-attacks in some sectors have obliged the Germans to .abandon several points which they had begun to fortify. General von -Manstein is using all his reserves, including sappers and labourers, to break through in some sectors before Sebastopol. A Soviet rifle unit holding the road from'the south checked six heavy German attacks, two of which were at night. The Germans, who had rushed dug-outs in one-sec-tor, were later beaten back with the bayonet. .<■ The Berlin radio claims that the Germans have captured Fort Siberia, situated in Sebastopol’s outer defences.* “Red Star” says that the Axis forces six times attempted to gain control of an important highway on the Sebastopol front, but were repulsed. Five attacks on Sebastopol’s southern defences were also beaten off, in spite of the Germans’ total disregard for losses. Balaclava is still firmly in Russian hands. - The effect of the Russian commando landings in the Crimea is not yet ascertainable. Four landings were rrtade

CHINESE LOSE SHANGJAO JAPANESE COLUMNS’ PROGRESS FIGHTING CONTINUES IN CHEKIANG (Received June 18, 9 p.m.) (N.Z.P.A.) CHUNGKING, June 17. The Chinese have abandoned Shangjap, in Kiangsi Province, after a battle lasting all day. in which the enemy suffered 8000 casualties. The loss of Shangjao, an important railway town, shortens the gap between the two Jananese columns to 50 miles. The Chinese are reported to have recaptured Changshan, 26 miles west of Chuhsien. Chinese columns at several places in Chekiang are harassing the Japanese rear. The Chinese counter-attacked and recaptured the port of Hosuah 24 hours after its occupation by the Japanese. The invaders are in full retreat, states a Chinese news agency report. NATIVE LABOUR RECOGNITION OF UNIONS SOUTH AFRICAN DECISION (Received June 18, 9 p.m.) JOHANNESBURG, June 17. . The South African Minister for Labour (Mr W. B. Madeley) announced that the Government had agreed ■ to recognise native trade unions. Natives make up 80 per cent, to 90 per cent, of South Africa’s unskilled labour. The Government’s decision is regarded as one of the most important labour developments in South Africa’s history, DAIRY INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA MANPOWER SHORTAGE HIGHER PRICES ASKED (Received June 19, 1 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 18.

—at Eupatoria, Yalta, on the Kerch Peninsula, and at Mariupol. The Vichy radio has declared that the Russians, after landing in the Crimea, obtained footholds at two point*. ' , , ■ ■ , The Vichy radio also claims that Germans add Italians have advanced three miles nearer the /centre of Sebastopol along the highway frofn the south, also capturing the fortified monastery of St. George, seven miles south Of Sebastopol. Russian warships continue to move in and out of Sebastopol harbour, replenishing supplies. The Germans are trying to block: deliveries by mining the sea approaches from the air, but Berlin .Admits that the supply route remains open. ■ , . . The Germans at Sebastopol have almost Unlimited reinforcements from their forces concentrated. In the Crimea region for an eastern drive. V German Tactics One correspondent reports 'that the spirit of the defenders has forced the Germans to,'revise their tactics. Previously they had left the attack to the artillery and the Luftwaffe. Obese tactics proved abortive and they tried massed tank attacks on a narrow front. These also were stopped by the Russian artillery. ’ Next they tried sending in six or eight tanks together, but they Were again repulsed by intensive gunfire and hand grenades. "The Germans have every advantage, but the Russians will die rather than surrender,” says the server (Mr .Paul Winterton). • “When the Germans .commence, their heavy shelling of, the, Russian , Positions, the defenders,,, go to ground in deep trenches and underground caves. When the German infantry advances to the attack the Soviet forces come out and hurl the enemy back. . “The defenders have ; tom fearful gaps in the enfcny forces, .gaps'Jhat will be hard to fill. Tens iof .thousands of men have been killed and hundreds of enemy tanks have been destroyed in these terrific battles. “The Germans have, forced a small gap in. the city’s outer defences, but they have made no impression on the main defensive lines, and the city s defences are not seriously under" mined."

A shortage of cheese and butter was predicted by an Australian producers delegation, which asked the Federal Minister for Commerce (Mr Scully) to make more manpower available for the dairy industry. . ■ The delegation emphasised that not only more labour was needed,/but that the producers should have increased prices for butter and cheese. Some speakers surprised the Minister by the assertion that thousands of heifers were being slaughtered for beef because of the better return they gave. They urged that the practice should be stopped, as the ultimate effect would be disastrous to the dairy industry. The Minister promised to place the representations before the Cabinet,

TRANSFERS TO WAR WORK

AUSTRALIAN MANPOWER NEEDS ■ (Received Jqne 18, 7 p.m.) MELBOURNE, June 18. A rapid acceleration of the calling up of men and women for war service, particularly for work under the Allied works scheme, is expected during the next few weeks. It is estimated that 30.000 will be removed from their present employment for war work by the end of June. Another 53,000 a month are wanted until the end of the year. Clothes rationing will release for war work during the next three months about 40,000 people in retail stores throughout Australia. An unofficial estimate indicates that ' about 24.000 will be women and 16,000 men. In addition, thousands will be released from activities associated with production and distribution of rationed goods. The coupon system is expected to reduce consumer expenditure on clothing by between 40 and 50 per cent, of pre-ration rates. The Minister for War Organisation of Industry (Mr Dedman) said that a survey of industry to see how many men could be released for war work was proceeding satisfactorily. No industry would be passed over. Even those considered essential would be looked into to see if more men could be released, as manpower was desperately needed for the war.

UNION URGES ACTION “IRRESPONSIBLE STRIKES” > SYDNEY, June 18. The Federal Council of the Federated Ironworkers’ Union has asked its branches to take disciplinary action to prevent "unauthorised and irresponsible strikes.” and to cut down the high percentage of absenteeism. The council declares that the utmost discipline is called for to enforce the observance of the union’s policy of all-out support for the war effort.

NEW ASSAULT ON LENINGRAD REPORT FROM STOCKHOLM (Received June 18, lUOp.m.) LONDON, June 18. The Stockholm correspondent of the British United Press says; “A fullscale German assault on Leningrad is believed to be under .way. Reports from Estonia, say that the Germans have taken several Russian outposts. “The Finns report that an immense German artillery barrage has been pounding Leningrad for days. Flames and smoke already envelop Kronstadt. “Italian naval units have arrived at Helsinki, according to reports, for participation in the Leningrad assault.”

RUSSIANS SENTENCED ! IN ANKARA

ATTEMPT ON LIFE OP VON PAPEN (Received June 18, 9 p.m.) ANKARA. June 18. Two Russians, Georgi Pavlov ahd Leondid Kornilov, charged with complicity in the attempt on the life of von Papen, German Ambassador to Turkey, on February 24, were sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment. Two Turks were sentenced to 10 years. All have rights of appeal. . Kornilov was described during the trial as transport counsellor to the Soviet commercial delegation in Istanbul., [Von Papen and his wife were thrown to'the ground uninjured when a bomb exploded near them as they were walking along Ataturk Boulevard in Ankara on February 24. Early in March it was reported from London that it had been officially established that the bomb had been thrown at von Papen by a Jugoslav naturalised as a Turk. An Ankara communique said that the Istanbul police had surrounded the Russian Consulate, to which one accomplice had fled. Two members of the Russian commercial mission had been arrested in Ankara. Later it was announced that the trial of prisoners would begin on April 1.3

RAILWAY LINKS WITH TURKEY BERLIN ANNOUNCES REOPENING (Received June 18, 8 p.m.) LONDON, June 17. The Berlin radio stated that railway communications between Turkey and Europe across the Thrace bridges had been resumed after being interrupted for more than a year. Feel It Doing Good The very first dose of good old Baxters Lung Preserver brings marked relief from coughs,/ colds, or . sore throats. A sniffle will go before it can develop into a chest cold. Even a severe cough cannot long withstand “ Baxters.” “ Baxters" is extremely i palatable, and has a tonic action. —3 -•- • ■