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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21158, 6 July 1940, Page 14 (Supplement)

A 7 VARTiNIQUE TRENCH AIRCRAFT CARRIER LONDON, July 5 ft is stated, though not. confirmed, that the French aircraft carrier Bearn, on Which aro 100 American planes, n at Martinique. SYRIA RESTLESS CHANGED CONTROL UNWANTED LONDON, July 5 The Times Istanbul correspondent says reports from Syria reveal that the Syrians are restless as a result of France’s capitulation. The Pan-Arab movement seems to have receivca fresh impetus. The Syrians are not amenable to the exchange of French control for that of any other Power. The situation is causing concern in Turkish circles. BAGHDAD, July 5 Tho Foreign minister, Mr Nuri, diecussing the recent conferences in Ankara, said Turkey and Iraq believed Syria should have complete independence. The Syrians should have the right of final decision. M. REYNAUD IMPROVING LONDON, July 6 A message from Vichy states the condition of M. Rcynaud is improving. BRITISH CASUALTIES LONDON, July 6 The 37th Air PAinistry casualty list includes 24 killed in action, 0G missing, 19 killed on activo service, 35 previously reported missing now prisoners of war. The 20th War Offic* casualty list contains 224 names, of whom 17 previously reported missing are now given as prisoners of war. Tho killed comprise throe officers and oight rankers, wounded, 22 officers and 120 rankers, missing 2 officers and 27 rankers. NAVAL RESERVISTS LONDON, July 5 The High Commissioner for New Zealand, Mr W. J. Jordan, welcomed a Royal Naval Volunteer Reservist detachment from New Zealand comprising 20 officers and 100 men. He read a message from the Rt. Hon. P. Fracor, Prime Minister of tho Dominion. OAMARU RACES Winter Handicap: 7—7 Combat, 1; 4.—2 Flamo Queen, 2; 5—4 Donodea, 3. All startod. HOOKEY Hamilton. —Colts 2, Kaipaki 1. RUGBY FOOTBALL Hamilton: Half-time, Old Boys 11, City 3; Frankton 9, Taupiri 3.