NEWS IN BRIEF
Eucharist Congress Postponed. ROME.—The thirty-fifth Eucha-ist Congress in 1940 has been postponed. Movie Actor Dead. HOLLYWOOD.—The death has occurred of Ford Sterling, aged 55. Indians Enlist. SASKATOON. Eighteen Indians have enlisted. Chief Joe Dreaver urged an Indian battalion. Belgian King to Broadcast. BRUSSELS.—King Leopold has accepted an invitation to broadcast •>, the United States on October 15 Bogus Recruiting Officers. OTTAWA.—The Defence Department has announced that bogus recruiting officers are giving the French in Canada the impression that conscription is imminent Search for Amelia Earheart. HONOLULU.—Eric Hanner is leaving in the 55-foot schooner Valkyrie on October 16 to search for a year for Amelia Earheart, lost in July, 193". Famous Polish Castle. AMSTERDAM.—A Moscow wireless announced that the famous ca/tle and art gallery belonging to Prince Radzi-w-ill will be converted into a museum. Signor Mussolini is reported to have appealed to the Russia and German Governments to release Prince Radziwilk Polish Application WASHINGTON.—The Secretary of State. Mr. Cordell Hull, said the Treasury was considering an application by Poland for countervailing duties on German immigration quotas, also whether Germany should assume responsibility for the Polish war debt to the United States. Early decisions cannot be expected.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 244, 16 October 1939, Page 8
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