HUGE NAZI LOSSES

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 252, 21 September 1940, Page 7

HUGE NAZI LOSSES

MEN AND MACHINES,

R.A.F.’S SUPERIORITY

(United Press Association—Copyright.) (British Official Wireless.) (Bee. 9 a.m.) BUGBY, Sept. 20. The heavy German losses in airmen over and around Bi'itain compared with the British during September are well illustrated by the fact that on Wednesday 48 enemy aircraft were destroyed, representing a loss of more than 100 German airmen against three British pilots lost.

The aggregate losses for the month to September 18 are 776 German aircraft, compared with 217 British machines, with 116 R.A.F. pilots safe. They are made up as follow: R.A.F.

R.A.F.’s DEADLY BLOWS.

“I believe that if we could assemble all the evidence it would be proved that we have struck deadlier blows both at Germany’s war machine and the morale of the German people than Goeriug’s air force has been able to strike at us,” says Mr John Marchbank, leader of 410,000 railwaymen, in tho current issue of his union journal. “The shattering attacks we have made on Nazi concentrations in preparation for a descent on our shores have definitely disorganised the Nazi invasion plan. We are not as a nation cowering, helpless and defenceless under the assault. “We arc fighting back with overgrowing power behind onr counterstrokes, and with ever-expanding resources. The watchword is 'Carry On!’”

SERIOUS CONGESTION.

UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS,

PROBLEMS IN METROPOLIS.

LONDON, Sept. 20.

The morning newspapers draw attention to the growing danger to the transport system by the increasing use of underground stations in London as air raid shelters. The Daily Telegraph says that the congestion at stations is becoming serious. The news that the authorities are not forbidding the use of underground platforms, as shelters has caused a large increase in the nightly migration, and passengers are forced to struggle through lanes of recumbent forms. Hundreds of people take up their positions at about 5 p.m., and some “refugees” enter the stations at 3 p.m. The Daily Express also appeals lor reduced use of the underground stations in order to enable workers to travel. This is regarded as a hundred-fold more important now that the siege is on. “The people’s safety will mean nothing if the eitv’s work is allowed to slow down or falter,” it states. One solution would be to disperse the children, aged and infirm and also everybody whose labour is not essential. “The Government also faces the problem of shelters in the poorer districts,” the Express adds. “Many women and children spend the nights in roofed trenches, which are uncomfortable and insanitary and which are constructed merely for protection against short raids. It is feared that winter nights in these shelters will result in influenza and pneumonia. USE OF BASEMENTS. “It is pathetic to see people queueing up at-the West End shelters. Many are turned away. The surface shelters in the suburbs are frequently sparsely populated, most of the people believing their homes to be as good.” The Daily Mail says: “The demand for deep shelters must and will be met, but it becomes evident that for a number of reasons we are not going to have specially-built deep shelters.” The Minister of Home Security (Sir John Anderson) is idle basement cellars on a large scale, thereby providing shelter for many thousands. The congestion at underground stations is liable to get out of hand, and it is hoped that the basements will provide room for all who are denied use of the underground railways. ADVICE TO INDUSTRY.

Sir'John Anderson has issued 2,000,000 leaflets, giving employers and workers guidance for working during air raids. In a preface the Premier (Mr Churchill) says: “Experience during the last few-weeks lias taught us that one of the greatest problems is to maintain production in spite of raids. This plan is evolved by the employers and the employed; so let us all work it together until victory comes.” The plan provides for “spotters ’ and improved protection for workers, permitting work until danger is imminent Workers’ pensions, compensation, and insurance rights are specifically preserved. Six thousand persons have already received personal injury allowcinecs* The Daily Telegraph says: ‘‘Telegrams sent by train, letters left lying at railway stations for days, and telephone lines completely out of action without apparent reason, are among complaints being made at post offices.” Air Herbert Morrison has announced that very heavy delay is inevitable. Letters are taking a week to reach their destinations,, the average delay being about four days. Post offices throughout London, from Monday, will remain open after raid warnings. The offices are being made blast , and splinter proof. The censorship now does not permit mention of raid warnings and “all clear” signals.

Germans British Pilots Safe Sept. 1 .. 25 15 9 Sept. 2 55 20 12 Sept. 3 ... 25 15 8 Sept. 4 .. 54 17 12 Sept. 5 ... 39 20 9 Sept. 6 .. 46 19 12 Sept. 7 .. 103 22 9 Sept. 8 .. 11 3 1 Sept. 9 .. 52 13 G Sept. 10 O 0 0 Sept. 11 89 24 7 Sept. 12 3 0 0 Sept. 13 2 0 0 Sept. 14 .. 18 9 6 Sept. 15 .. 1S5 25 14 Sept. 16 7 0 . 0 Sept. 17 .. 12 3 2 Sept. 18 .. 48 12 9