To-day’s Headlines

Northern Advocate, 16 December 1938, Page 4

To-day’s Headlines

Wife of .a Russian General sentenced to twenty years’ imprisonment and ten years’ banishment for complicity in the disappearance of a White Russian General.

Sensational fraud allegation in the United States. The Chief Justice and Mr Justice Blair appointed to hear the Bay of Islands election petition.

Applications for import licenses are increasing. Australian capital amounting to £2.000,000 available for the construction of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. New York “Herald-Tribune" devotes leader to Mr Chamberlain’s aims as “Peace Without Appeasement." Severe earthquake felt in Hawke’s Bay, Manawatu and Wairarapa districts. No serious damage done. Reserve Bank return for the week shows an upward tendency. High School prize-giving. Exploratory bore to be made on Onekaka ironficld.

British General says Japan cannot win war in China so long as Chiang Kai-shek is head of the Chinese Government. A.M.P. Policies effected before Dec. 31st will share in the 1938 Bonus dis(tribution. Last year bonuses amounting Ito £5,076/000 were added to A.M.P. | Policies. Al 4 Do your Xmas shopping at Henry Wilson’s great celebration of new premises drive, where dependable goods can be bought cheaper than elsewhere. See window displays of handkerchiefs, hosiery, underwear, sheets, towels, men's ties, shirts, socks, braces, etc. Also ladies’ frocks at give-away prices. You can save money by shopping at Wilson’s.