MURDER OF POLICEMAN
SIX I.R.A. MEMBERS TO BE EXECUTED WARNING GIVEN TO BRITAIN London, Aug. 8. The Ulster correspondent of the “Evening Standard” warned Britain to be vigilant against an outbreak of I.R.A. sabotage following activities on behalf of six members of the I.R.A. who are awaiting execution in Belfast for the murder of a policeman. All travellers between Dublin and Belfast are being double-checked. Thousands of workmen have gone to England from Eire since the outbreak of war and are employed in the construction of new airfields, military camps, harbour installations, mines and shipyards.—P.A.
SENTENCE POSTPONED
Belfast, Aug. 9. The execution of six members of the I.R.A. has been postponed, pending an appeal.—P.A.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 10 August 1942, Page 5
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