ROCKET BOMBING

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25172, 9 April 1945, Page 6

ROCKET BOMBING

RELIEF AT CESS ATI ON MINISTER URGES CAUTION (Special Correspondent) LONDON, April 7 Something like a huge sigh of relief has gone up from London and Southern England during the past week at the cessation of the rocket bombs which the Germans had been launching from Northern Holland. This has been one of the almost immediate dividends from the crossing of the Rhino and FieldMarshal Montgomery's drive to cut off German supply routes to Holland. It is felt now that while an odd flying bomb or two may still arrive, launched from aircraft, rocket attacks have come to an end. Ft has been a trying experience, one which has been fatal for many and one which meant the ruining of many more homes. The end of these attacks is one of the first sweets of the coining victory.

A warning that the rocket bomb menace might not yet be ever was given by the Home Secretary, Mr Herbert Marrison, addressing an audience in Southern England. He said there was a possibility of the Germans again employing their V weapons or increasing their range, and the dr.nger of pilotless aircraft should not be overlooked. Therefore, civil defence must be kept up to a standard that was reasonable and necessary.

The Associated Press correspondent with the First Army reports that American tank erews captured a train loaded with V2 weapons. This is the first time the Allies have found rockets intact. EMPIRE DISCUSSIONS TAKING NORMAL COURSE (Reed. 6.30 p.m.) LONDON, April 7 The British Empire talks are pursuing their expected course with good progress being made in groups equivalent Ito committees, although they are not described by that name, reports the Australian Associated Press. There are admittedly many differing views among Dominion delegates. Discussions are proceeding among Ministers and their advisers concerning the extent to which an agreement can be reached and what constructive contribution can be made to the general international agreement. SECURITY CONFERENCE THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN WASHINGTON, April 7 President Roosevelt has designated the United States Secretary of State, Mr E. If. Stettiniup, temporary chairman of the San Francisco conference, says a White House announcement. Mr Afger Hess, the present State Department Director of Political Affairs, will be the permanent secretary-general of the conference, superintending all arrangements for the meeting. White House explained that the United States, as host, had to select these conference officials. Mr Stettinius will preside at the opening session, serving until the delegates select a permanent president. This does not preclude Mr Stettinius from becoming permanent president.

Mr Stettinius stated at a press conference that any member of the United Nations could submit amendments to the Dumbarton Oaks plan at the San Francisco conference.