GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 11 November 1936, Page 6

GENERAL CABLES

U S. SUPREME COURT RULING; j

(United Press Association—dy Electa i Telegraph—Copyright)

WASHINGTON, November 9

The Supreme Court unanimously sustained the. Lower Court in foibidding the extradition of the Neidecker brothers on the ground that American-born citizens could not be extradited under the 1909- treaty with France, thus similarly affecting extradition treaties with 32 other nations.

AIR FORCE APPOINTMENT RUGBY, November 9

Air Vice-Marshal '. C. L. Courtney has been appointed Air Officer Commanding "the British' forces in Iraq. He will be succeeded as Director : of

Operations and Intelligence . and Deputy-Chief of the Air Staff .at thq Air Ministry by Air Vice-Marshal Ri E. iC.. Peirse.

MOVIE MAGNATE GAOLED.*j WASHINGTON, November >9- r [

The Supreme Court confirmed- c the’ Lower court’s order directing the imprisonment of William Fox, the former movie magnate,- until he pays 235,000 dollars on a ; judgment growing .out ,of - the.; litigation ;.after:->< the, loss of Iris fortune.

JAPANESE TRADE DISPUTE CANBERRA. iNovember 10.

Negotiations for the adjustment of the trade dispute between Australia and Japan . will be resumed to-mor-row. Ministers say the prospect for a satisfactory, and early settlement are bright. , t f. .. ■ ;

N.S.W. BUSH FIRES SYDNEY, November, 10

. Reports from the,mountains state that bush fires are again raging at Spring wood and Rlaxland. . The’ flames are being driven ,at a great , rate before a violent .wind, j The in-; habitants are terror-stricken. Many ; firemen and police have left Sydney to assist local residences in fightings the fires. ..