GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 27 April 1939, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

BREN GUNS. •.; (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). LONDON, April 26. Mr Hore . Belisha • '.Secretary for War), said that manufacturing fights for Bren guns, had been acquired under an agreement of- May 25/9/35, which also enabled Britain to grant licenses for the manufacture of the guns to the Dominions. - He. said •. the anti-aircraft defences of Britain were now satisfactory. . v : BOMB OUTRAGES. : , LONDON, April 26. Five shops in various parts of Liverpool were partially wrecked by bombs early this morning. There wag no casualty. - ■ ..• CHARGE OF ARSON WITHDRAWN LE HAVRE, April 25. The charge of arson against Cesar Franck watchman on the liner Paris, has been withdrawn. He is still charged with neglect of duty. CORDIAL MEETING. (Received this day at 10.58 a.m.). LONDON, April 26. A Foreign Office communique says the meetings between British and Rumanian representatives were characterised by the utmost frankness and cor-r diality, and emphasised the general community of outlook of the two Governments. .A POLITICAL CALL. (Received this 1 day at 10.58 a.m.). BERLIN, April 26. The British Ambassador, Sir Neville Henderson, called at the Foreign Office and saw Herr Weizsacker, director of the political department. PRICE OF SUGAR. (Received this day at 11.30 a.rhl). LONDON, April 26. The price of all grade of sugar has been raised one farthing a lb. as a.result of the budget.