CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF

Grey River Argus, 30 January 1948, Page 8

CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF

Revival of Naval Class Distinction: Viscount Hall, First Lord of the Admiralty, announced- that, as a further measure for democratising the Navy any boy irrespective of his social status, school or financial standing would in future be able to be entered for Dartmouth. Royal Naval College as an officer cadet. .Up to £240 for uniforms, tuition and personal expenses for 32 months would be granted the sons of poorer parents he added.—London, Jan. 28.

Plane Saved: Prompt action saved the famous Royal Air Force navigation aircraft Aries 11, from destruction just before it was scheduled to take off on another mission to the Jar East. The Aries 11, with a team Iro rnthe Empire Air Navigation School, returned from a tour of New Zealand and Australia in November. A fire started in one eng ne during refuelling and the flames ran along tlie starboard wing as the Air Force station fire engines raced to the aircraft. The fire crevV’s quick work confined the flames to the wing which was destroyed.

Cut In Army Rations.—The Minister of Defence, Mr A. V. Alexander, announced in the House of Commons that servicemen in Britain would revive in their rations less meat, bacon, ham and cheese, but more sugar and fats. The change would save 11,000,000 dollars yearly. — London, January 28.

Ban On Ratings Lifted) —Following publicity given to the recent refusal of the Roosevelt Restaurant, the management has decided to admit United States naval ratings, “provided they are well behaved and are not accompanied by girls of bad reputation.” The managing director, Mr A. C. Saffron, said that the original announcement was a mistake and that the doorman could distinguish between decent girls and girls bent on parting a sailor from his money.— Sydney, January 29.

Amnesty for Filipinos. — President Roxas to-day signed a proclamation granting an amnesty to ■ about 5000 Filipinos accused of collaborating with the Japanese. Those accused of espionage are not affected. Congress must still approve the proclamation. —Manila, January 28:

Leprosy Caused by Innoculation.— Doctors in Detroit are most interested in how two American marines developed leprosy almost three years after being tattoeed at tho same time in Melbourne. The cases, which were reported to the Michigan State Medical Society, throw a light on the unsettled question whether or not leprosy can be spread by innoculation of the tissue from a leper’s skin into that of an uninfected person. Both the marines and tattoer were drunk at the time and several needles broke during the process. Both men recently complained of numbness in the area of the tatto marks and the ■•ases were diagnosed as leprosy.— New York, January 28.

No Faith In Bonds Was Costly.—Mrs Eileen Glover, a Peckham market stall-holder, had no faith in banks. She kept her money—nearly £lOOO, all in silver coins—in a suitcase in her house. But a burglar broke in and took the money.—London, Jan. 17.

Winston Not Wanted. —New housing site at Merthyr Tydil, Glamorgan, is to be called Keir Hardie Estate, with Aneurin Avenue, Glastier Road. Jowitt Avenue, Wheatley Place and Wallhead Road. A suggestion for Winston Avenue was not adopted.—London, January 27.