CABLE BREVITIES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 96, 26 April 1940, Page 5

CABLE BREVITIES

PRESS CENSORSHIP IN HOLLAND Received April 25, 8.5 p.m. AMSTERDAM, April 24. A decree virtually suspends the freedom of the press and establishes a military censorship of the newspapers. Licences can be revoked if criticism and presentation of news is in conflict with the Government’s policy. Germany’s Norwegian Plot LONDON.—The Daily Telegraph says that reliable information reaching London shows that Germany planned for over two years the annexation of Norway and the “disposal” of King Haakon when the day arrived. Secret Manoeuvres WASHINGTON. -On the ground of secrecy of new tactics, foreign military attaches have not been invited to the Army peace manoeuvres which will be held in May. Olympiad Cancelled HELSINKI. Finland has cancelled the Olympiad.

Joe Jacobs Dead NEW YORK.—The death has oc curred of Joe Jacobs, manager of th< boxer, Tony Galento.

Foreign Credits in U.S. WASHINGTON—The Senate Banking Committee approved legislation strengthening Mr. Roosevelt’s right to freeze foreign credits when necessary to protect owners.

German-Rumanian Trade BERLIN.—The news agency has announced that an agreement has been signed at Bucharest for the exchange of Rumanian and German goods. The measures taken guarantee mutual payments.

New York Taxi Strike NEW YORK.—Without warning, the Transport Workers’ Union called out on strike 6000 taxi-drivers.

Wool-Like Fibre NEW YORK.—E. I. Du Pont de Nemours, Incorporated, has announced a patent covering the production and processing of a. crimpled wool-like fibre made of hylon. It is stated that the process creates ten simps to the inch, which approaches ‘h? wool crimp for retentiveness, in-

ulaiion anti heat. Immediate pro’.uctioji of the fibre is not planned >ut nylon silk stockings will be nationally marketed.