IN THE CABLES

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 316, 23 December 1936, Page 5

IN THE CABLES

TO-DAY’S OVERSEAS NEWS SPANISH WAR. Franco Will Not Use Poison Gas. Press Association-—Copyright. (Received Noon To-day). Madrid, December 22. Ju addition Io resisting five days of attacks, a Government communique claims the recapture of the strategic suburb of Boadilla. General Franco has issued a statement that he has not the slightest intention of using" poison gas, which he regards as inhuman.

Fatality At Japanese Dam. (Received Noon To-day). Tokio, December 22. Eighteen were killed and thirtynine were injured when the melting snow again burst the wall of the Osarusawa Dam.

Cabinet Minister Thanks Lord Nuffield. (British Official Wireless). (Received 1.30 p.m. To-day). Rugby, December 22. The Minister of Labour, Mr Ernest Brown, said that the Government appreiiates both Lord Nuifield’s gift, itself and the manner of giving.

Fred Henneberry Suffering From Nervous Strain. (Received 1.30 p.m.) Sydney, To-day - . An intense hervous strain from business and personal worries and long training, caused Fred Homieberry’s collapse at the Stadium on Monday night. His seizure is attributed by the doctor to “petit mal,” a minor form of epileptic fit. A long rest from boxing has been ordered. Henneberry’s father and fiancee both died this year. Sons Of Abyssinian Chief Executed. (Received Noon To-day’). Rome, December 22. The Italian forces in Abyssinia have executed (he two sons of Ras Kassa, who is now residing with Haile Selassie in England.