THEFTS FROM RAILWAY YARDS
THOUSANDS OF POUNDS WORTH OF GOODS (Rec., 1.20 p.m.) London, Oct., 24 The authorities are seriously concerned at the increasing number ol I thefts of rationed goods and also goods on short supply from railway yards ! and sidings. says the “Telegraph.”' Thousands of pounds worth of food stuffs, shoes, clothing, cigarette tobacco whisky and snuff are disappearing al most nightly. It is estimated that nearly 2000 pairs of silk stockings are being stolen each week. It is believed that the goods are stored in bombed premises until buyers are found. The railways have appealed to Scotland Yard for police for special supervision.—U.P.A.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 25 October 1941, Page 6
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