IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES
1572.—5 t. Bartholomew’s Day mat. sacre of the Huguenots. ' . 1855.—Famous Snutbfield Fair dun continued. Ig94—King Tawhaio died. 19U.—Fall of Namur. , 1921. —R38 airship collapsed Hull, with the loss of 44 lives,' when leaving for America.
German army ready to march at t moment’s notice. ■ • Nazi leaders expect settlement on Czecho-Slovakian lines. i. Evidence available that Russia ami Germany are planning partition, of Poland. , ~. -, , Washington officials discuss plans lop evacuating 100,000 Americans front Europe. . Britain calling up Army reserves. Uneasiness increased at Hongkong, British lessees in Chinese territory advised to move. . . Four Japanese cruisers arrive an Namtau. , v’ , , Successful British_ operations reported against unrulv Indian tribesmen. Another start fo be made this week on salvaging the Thetis.
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Evening Star, Issue 23353, 24 August 1939, Page 2
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120IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 23353, 24 August 1939, Page 2
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