IRON GUARD

Grey River Argus, 5 December 1940, Page 7

IRON GUARD

DISSOLVED IN ROUMANIA A Sensational Decree [Aus. & N.Z. Cable Assn.] BUCHAREST, Decemoer oHoria Sima, the Roumanian Nazi leader, in a sensational decree, has dissolved the Iron Guards and special police, and has ordered an inquiry into the status of all members of the Iron Guard enrolled in the past three months. The wearing of green shins is banned, except for special occasions. _ The British United Press correspondent at Bucharest says: The decree is one of the most importan since General Antonescu acceded to office. It substantially reduces the Iron Guards' authority. Th e special, police numbered 10,000. They were organised when the Iron Guards were restored recently to status, LONDON, December 3. An order has been issued for the dismissal of the special police attached to the Iron Guard, and an inquiry is to be made into the antecedents of men who have joined the guard in the last three months. These measures are taken as a sign that the activities of the Iron Guard are to be curbed now that this organisation has served Germany s purpose The Associated Press Budapest correspondent says that M. G'.gurtu and IM. Manoilescu have fled to Germany, to escape the Iron Guards. M. [Tartarescu is reported to be attempt# [ ing to reach Jugoslavia.