... use of the great power given us by our position as the largest import market, though that was a matter for the Government. Speaking of the Far East, Mr. Heaton expressed doubts whether it was really worth our while holding to the Chinese Conces- A Golden ...

... Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. 2. o—For Schools: For Rural Schools; For Under-Sevens; Interlude. 2.4s—The Prime Minister speaking on the War, its Progress and Prospects; from the Mansion House. 3.30 —8.8.C. Military Band. 4. o—Time; News. 4.ls—Henry Hall ...

... Lull Before the Storm Sir John Anderson's A.R.P. Warning Sir John Anderson. Home Secretary and Minister of Home Security, speaking at a Chamber of Commerce lunch at Glasgow yesterday, hinted at the lull before the storm the air war. The plans on which ...

... was amazing. Other customers had tried to order the rationed foods telephone before handing over their coupons. Generally speaking, it wa s a quiet day at the shops, because most people had got In their week's supplies before rationing started. The real ...

... 10. Often taken with eggs, though perhaps rather venturesome (8). 11, Tlie alternative having been eaten—ln a manner of speaking (8). 12 The Cricketer on the Hearth? (6). 13 Sea fare (don't overlook the edge) (6). 17. Suitable for throe-lap trial (3) ...

... LEEDS, TUESDAY. JANUARY 9. 1940 We Shall Need Our Utmost Effort LET US look for stern truths from the Prime Minister when he speaks at the London Mansion House to-day. Our Political Correspondent, in a message printed on the front page, says that Mr. Chamberlain ...

... have been able more strenuously to avoid resignation G.H.Q. Staff Praised 1 DISTINGUISHED observers just back from France speak highly of the personnel of British G.H.Q. The officers impress, it is said, with their alertness, comparative youth and re ...

... determination to put an end to the Nazi rule of jungle law. Sir John Anderson, Home Secretary and Minister of Home Security, speaking In Edinburgh, uttered warning against pacifist propaganda, and said, It can subtle and Its origin Is least suspect. He ...

... Mr. Chamberlain Speaks for Us All MR. CHAMBERLAIN spoke as a national leader yesterday. He told the country harsh facts without fear, yet his speech was heartening, for it looked forward to a tremendous expansion and intensification of our national war ...

... was adjourned. On its reassembly the Senior Deputy, who traditionally opens each session with Introductory speech, began to speak. When he referred the French Army the whole House, except four of the Communists, rose and cheered. motion censuring and suspending ...

... TAXATION DEMANDS Nearly a year ago. speaking In the House of Commons. I warned the country that It was the intention of His Majesty's Government on the outbreak of major war that direct taxes, already so heavy to constitute conscription wealth, would ...

... next literary luncheon will have its theme Lord Haw-Haw of Zeesen. Mr, Jonah Barrington, who gave Haw-Haw his name, will speak on The Birth of Lord Haw-Haw. Mr. Leslie Howard will describe Haw-Haw s childhood. Mr. Max Miller, who appears in the Haw-Haw ...