NEWS FLASHES

Grey River Argus, 21 May 1941, Page 8

NEWS FLASHES

Who Runs Hitler ?

The latest available records of the present boards of directors of the twenty-five largest industrial concerns, banks and insurance companies in Germany show that they are manned more than ninety per cent by persons who were prominent before Hitler was more than a shadow on a beer-house floor.—(“lndustrial Worker.”) War Aims .

“Asked whether Britain was heading for socialism as a' result of the war, Sir Walter laughed heartily.”— Report of the recent American tour of Sir Walter Citrine, K.8.E., in the Canadian “Tribune.” “In particular. Sir Walter’s tour has had a rea'suring effect on those who feared Britain was turning, or would turn, into a socialistic state.” —“Daily Telegraph,” 29/1/41

Emergency Powers ONTARIO: —A report in the National Police Review states that Crown attorneys, district Ontario provincial police and inspectors have been given authority to call out the active militia in aid of civil power in the event of disturbances. —General News Service, (condensed).

&ever Say Die The attack on Russia, for instance, would give Hitler a good start, because the surprise at this unexpected turn of events would cause many people to revise their opinion of him. If Hitler is really our bulwark against bolshevism, they would argue, why make war on him?” —ExNazi. Hermann Rauschning, writing the main feature article in the “Daily Express,” March sth, 1941.

Profits First ; SAN FRANCISCO:— American shipping interests, hoping to clean up on their competitors, have pressed to take over the British shipping trade in the Pacific thus relieving vessels for the hard-pressed war routes oyer which American ships are forbidden to pass. -Although this would certainly place a large number of ships at the disposal of Whitehall for carrying war material, the big Bi Irish shipping interests concerned are opposing such a step. —General News Service.

Soviet Strength “One gathers that the Soviet is supremely confident of its ability to meet any menace. Various skirmishes with Japan on the frontiers of China have convinced its military experts that the eastern army, well supplied with mechanised weapons and aircraft, could defeat Japan in war.”—“Great Britain and the East, March 6. (Semi-official weekly).

Picketing Prohibited TORONTO:—Picketing is no longer permissible in 95 per cent of Canadian industry.—General News Service (condensed).

Incredible—But True 'JAMAICA, March 4:—The native leader. Alexander Bustamente, was detained by the Government of Jamaica under the Defence Regulations for inflammatory utterances, and he would therefore not be brought to trial, said Mr. George Hall, Colonial Under-Secretary. He would be detained for as long as was necessary in the interests of public security. Mr. George • Hall is a Labour member, of the Ministry.—General News Service. -