HELP FOR REBELS IN PALESTINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21182, 1 November 1938, Page 7

HELP FOR REBELS IN PALESTINE

Exposure of German Intrigue Arabs Instructed in Lawlessness Success of Clean-up Campaign United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright (Received October 31, 7.40 p.m.'. LONDON, October 31. The Jerusalem correspondent of The Daily Telegraph” says: The Arabs reveal that German technicians attached to the rebel ranks were instructing them in the use of landmines and the methods of road and rail sabotage. It is believed the Arabs who assisted Lawrence of Arabia in similar activities, have joined the rebels. The German assistance began after the arrival from Berlin cf the notorious propagandist, Emir Chekib. COMBING OUT REBEL NESTS UNIQUE ARMS FINDER USED United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received October 31, 7.40 p.m.) LONDON, October Ct. The Gaza correspondent of "The News Chronicle” says: Eighteen search parties of Coldstream Guards and Northumberland Fusiliers combed the houses and searched B,OCO men, compelled women to show their hands to prove they were not men masquerading in women’s clothing. The troops used the new automatic firearms finder, consisting of a divining rod with a frame aerial, to which an electro magnetic apparatus was attached, emitting a howl when metal was detected. Unfortunately the finder detects any metal, consequently floors were torn up to disclose only tin cans, though several revolvers, ammunition and old Turkish shells, relics of Lord Allenby’s campaign, were discovered. The West Kents surprised a rebel court in the village of Megiddo which was scattered. One Arab was killed and the “judge” and another Arab were arrested.