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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-05-16, Page 3r Thursday, May 16th, 1940 * WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES FAGi; THREE 4 ►piw-in wiik rmance is EXPLODED AGAIN E. J. NASH Diagonal Rd. Service Station /■a in Eire.bullet wounds in his head on April 15? the VICTOMADfly stronger Horning this war "supplier workers and advisers in Masonry They were both presented with 50 ? crown. The foreign office’ announced this action was taken to prevent seizure of Iceland by Germany. Lay Off Balkans Says Russia Sofia, Bulgaria — Soviet diplomatic sources said that Russia has told both belligerent camps and Italy- that she does not desire to see any Balkan ad venture by any of them. Ottawa tQ Keep Control of Food Ottawa Agricultural Minister Gardiner told a Canadian Federation of Agriculture delegation that any boards to deal with surpluses of food products in war-time should be set up by the Government and their .powers - should be "exercised directly through Government agencies.” Pope Shocked and Grieved Vatican City—Pope Pius is "shock ed and deeply grieved’’ by Germany’s invasion of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, high Vatican quar ters said, and L’Osservatore Romano strongly condemned ithe Nazi action, saying civilization would "sorrowful ly” protest. Allies Help Low Lands Amsterdam — British and French troops came to the defence of the Ne therlands, a country fighting tenac iously and for the first 'time in 145 years against an invader. Into Bel gium, Holland’s neighbor, thousands of Allied ‘trdops poured over a front stretching from the North Sea to Lux embourg. British and French troops moved northward to secret destina tions as the populace cheered and threw flowers. War Cabinet which will unite all pol itical parties. AU Britain stood United behind the new leader, Political quar rels were forgotten and personalities submerged in' a grim, relentless drive to halt Hitler. Mr, Chamberlain, who stepped aside as a result of the out cry over his Norwegian campaign and general war policy, made a dramatic broadcast- to the nation. From No, 10 Downing street he pledged his support to Mr.) Churchill and uttered bitter words of hatred against the man he trusted at Munich, a man who tricked him. $ Roosevelt Sees World Grab Aim Washington — President Roosevelt warned the Americas that modern conquerors seek to dominate "every mile of the earth’s surface.” He dis puted any contention that the Western Hemisphere’s distance from Europe gives it a "magic immunity.” Churchill British Prime Minister London — In an hour of national peril, while British and French troops were marching into* Belgium to halt Germany’s drive through the low countries, Britain turned to Winston Churchill, her man of action, and made him prime minister. The incisiye and vigorous first lord of the admiralty, hater of the Nazis, and hated by them, took over the seals of office from Neville Chamberlain who will join his Order Bray Chicks now, and be "lucky” when egg prices climb next Fall. See me, or phone me, right away. 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The army claimed resistance on the' Luxem bourg - Belgian - Netherlands frontiers was "broken everywhere in the first attack.’’ Canada To Speed War Effort Ottawa — A reduobled war effort on the part of Canada seems the prob able sequence of the German "blitz krieg” on the Low countries. The Government has taken "three or four” emergency steps, according to the an nouncement of the prime minister. Reasons of military security and strat egy preclude them being published at this stage. occupied Denmark by the tie of the Britain Takes Over Iceland London — Great ‘Britain took pro jective custody of Iceland by landing an arrrled force on the North Atlantic island which was united to German- SAFETY NEW KIND OF TUBE SELF-SEALS PUNCTURES WHILE YOU RIDE YOU CAN HAMMER > NAILS INTO THIS TUBEIffl^f AND IT DOES'NT GO FLAT? • Avoid messy tire changing and costly de lays. Equip your car with Goodrich Seal-o- matics — the tubes that can bb punctured without losing the air! GOODRICH SEAL-O-MATIC * C. 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Mussolini Retains Silence Rome — Premier Mussolini told his Fascist followers celebrating Army and Navy Day that "only facts" would break his self-imposed silence on the European war. Invasions Are Begun • Brussels — Belgium' and her low land neighbors, the Netherlands and tiny Luxembourg were invaded Friday by Germany. The invaded countries immediately appealed to the Allies for aid. Waves of German bombers and transport planes launched the newest Nazi Blitzkrieg in the dark hours be fore dawn, realizing Belgium’s worst fears since the second last war started 6n September L Says Canada Will Be Economically Strong Washington — F. J. Horning, ec onomist for the Bank of Canada, told the United States Securities Commis sion that the end of the war would find Canada "economically than ever in her history." said the Dominion’s role in would be chiefly that of a of munitions, foods and other neces sary materials." Convicted of Security Breach Kitchener — William E. Misener, of Toronto, promoter of the Beryl grubstake in Manitoba, was convicted of a breach of the Ontario Securities Act. He will be sentenced May 17th. According to crown evidence adduced, stock in the venture was sold to the extent of $11,038 divided between four separate prospecting projects. Guilty of Arson Sarnia —- Victor Bowers, 59, porter at the Watford Inn, was found guilty of a charge of iiicendarism and was remanded for sentence. Bowers was charged with committing arson with a fire at the Watford Inn on April 5. Rite Bed Up With I.R.A. Dublin <— Prime Minister de Valera warned "murderers and terrorists" of the outlawed Irish Republican Army that the Government’s patience is at art end and sard drastic laws would be Invoked W necessary to avert civil war Woman Sentenced to Hang Winnipeg —» Mrs. Frances Harrop, 47, was convicted of the murder of her husband last April 15, and sentenced to hang on July 26. A recommenda tion of mercy was made by the jury, George Harrop, 58, husband of the gray-haired, motherly-looking woman, was found dead in his bed with two 50 Year Masons Monday last was a memorable night in the history of Britannia Masonic Lodge, Seaforth, when upwards of one hundred and twenty-five members and visitors assembled to honor Rt. W. Bro. J. 11. Reid and W. Bro. Robb Scarlett, who in A^ril, 1890, were in itiated into Britannia, and who for 50 years have been ardent and consistenc [year jewels.—Seaforth Huron Expos- FARE ond ONE-QUARTER For Iround trip .Going any time Thursday, May 23 until 2.00 P.M. Sunday, May 26. Return: leave destination up to midnight Monday, May 27^ 1940. ‘ Times siown are Standard For fares and further information apply to any Agent. CANADIAN NATIONAL i