HITLER’S SECRET WEAPON

Evening Star, Issue 23526, 15 March 1940, Page 5

HITLER’S SECRET WEAPON

IS IT AN AIR MINE ? AMERICAN BOMB SPECIALIST'S VIEWS WASHINGTON, March 14. (Received March 15, at 1.30 a.m.) Mr Lester Barlow, a specialist in aerial bombs, testifying before the Senate Military Affairs Committee, said Hitler’s secret weapon was probably an air mine filled with liquid oxygen and some form of carbon. The Germans experimented with at the siege of Barcelona, but it , had not been since because, although it had destructive effects, it was highly dangerous to carry by aeroplane. Mr Barlow described a similar bomb which he wants to demonstrate to the Government, claiming that it is vastly superior to' the German. NAZIS TUNNEL TO MAGINDT LINE LONDON, March 1. “ It is certain that German engineers are tunnelling towards the French lines from the Siegfried Line.” This categorical statement is made by ** Augur,” noted London commentator, in a special message to the * Sunday Sun ’ and the ‘ New York Times.’ “ It is believed,” he says, ‘‘ that Hitler plans to use powerful mines in the event of an attack. “ Confirmation of the existence of subterranean workings came as a result of the German coal famine when Berlin officials, attempting to condone it, admitted that the army had called up a large number of miners and pit ponies. The French, during the building of the Maginot Line, revealed that they were preparing a vast network of tunnels. “ The Germans are now trying to catch up. Everything points to an important role for underground fighting. Perhaps the Germans hope by this method to break the deadlock on the western front. It may be taken for granted that the Allies are not ignoring such possibilities, which their engineering experts have long ago carefully studied.” BERLIN AND AMSTERDAM RESUMPTION OF AIR SERVICES BERLIN, March 14. (Received March 15, at 10.45 a.m.) A radio states that passenger and air. mail services between Berlin and .Amsterdam are being resumed on week days for the first time since the outbreak of war. SOUTH AFRICAN . DEFENCE GENERAL WAVELL FLYING TO THE GAPE CAPE TOWN, March 14. (Received March 15, at 10.45 a.m.) General Wavell is flying to the Cape to confer with General Smuts on South African defence questions. He has already had similar conferences in Rhodesia and Kenya. NAZI SECURITIES IN BRITAIN WARNING TO STOCK EXCHANGE MEMBERS (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, March 14. (Received March 15, at 10.32 a.m.) A Stoeb Exchange notice urgently warns members that there is reason to believe that enemy interests are making strenuous efforts to realise securities here, and advises the use of the utmost care before executing orders coming for neutral sources. LEEDS BY-ELECTION MOSLEY CANDIDATE TROUNCED LONDON. March 14. (Received March 15, at 1.10 p.m.) The North-east Leeds by-election resulted : Professor Craik Henderson (Conservative) 23,882 Sydney Allen (British UnionMosley Faction) 722 Allen forfeits his deposit. The election was due to the resignation of Sir John Birchall because of ill-health.

FRENCH SENATE SECRET SESSION HELD PARIS, March 14. (Received March 15, at 1.10 p.ra.) With criticism of the Allies’ conduct of the war appearing for the first time since the outbreak, the French Senate unanimously agreed upon a secret session, which was adjourned after three hours. It will continue to-morrow, when M. Daladier will make a statement.

GERMAN SHIP HANOVER ARRIVAL IN BRITISH PORT JAMAICA, March 14. The Hanover, with a prize crew and escorted by a warship, has arrived. [A previous message stated: An Admiralty Press notice states that the German steamer Hanover (5,600 tons) was intercepted l by a British cruiser on the night of March 7-8 in Mona Channel, between Santo Domingo and Porto Rico, in the West Indies. The crew of the Hanover immediately set fire to the ship and abandoned her.]