“Chalk War” in Unoccupied France
Received Tuesday, 9.20 p.m. RUGBY, May 13. The chalking of inscriptions on walls in unoccupied France —described &&> the “chalk war”—is the only public discussion possible, accordng to the Swiss newspaper St. Galer, which says: “It. is a soulless war between storm troops, party functionaries and the masses. The French Popular Party chalk inscriptions praising General Petain. while supporters of de Gaulle simply chalk the letter “V” of the Gaullist cross. Praise of the British Royal Air Force in “Vive R.A.F. is often seen. Notices are now often stuck on landings to prevent them being chalked upon or on hoardings in the streets. Tho inscription of “Vive Petain” is never defaced. The Swiss* newspaper says: “Petain condemns the chalk war but the chalk war respects him.” By special arrangement Reuter s world service. In addition to other special sources of information, is used in the compilation of oversea Intelligence published in this issue, and all rights therein in Australia and New Zealand are reserved. Such of the cable new* in this iaaue a* is so headed has appeared in The Times | and is sent to this paper by special permission. It should be understood that the opinions are not those of The Times unless expressly stated to be so.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 113, 14 May 1941, Page 6
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