FRANCE

Inangahua Times, 29 March 1934, Page 3

FRANCE

(United Press Assn—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) ASTONISHING ASSERTION. FRENCH PLANS. , LONDON, March 28. An astonishing assertion that the whole of France’s frontier fortification plans are in the possession or Germany, was made by the Daily Express’ special correspondent, who says fredbi evidence is being discovered daily, showing that Stavisky was a member of an International spy and crime gang, from which he drew a share of tenth of the, proceeds. France has discovered that she has few Military Naval secrets left. Besides the fortification disclosures, it is known that the full specifications for a new battleship, were sold to a foreign power for a hundred thousand sterling, also a secret mechanism new machine gun.

The real head of the organisation is still undiscovered, but cheque counter-! foils prove how deeply the tentacles ofj the gang have penetrated the State Departments. FAWNED JEWELS. |

WOMAN’S IDENTITY ESTABLISHED. LONDON, March 28. The Daily Express says the French Police have established the identity of the woman who pawned in the London jewellery, originally belonging to (Stavisky. She is French and was known to have been friendly with the swindler. The London firm’s transaction, however, was regular, and they have been informed that they can sell the jewels.