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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21222, 19 September 1940, Page 6

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SPAIN’S POSITION “MOMENTARILY NON-BELLIGERENT” LONDON, Sept. 18 The London Times correspondent on the German frontier says that W. Suner, tho Spanish Minister for the interior who is visiting Germany was interviewed after his talks with Hitler and Ribbentrop and declared “Spam is only momentarily a non-belligerent. General Franco will personally decide when to abandon aloofness.” Germany is making much of M Suner’s visit, which it is declarer coincides with Germany's final settlement with Britain. The Voelkischer Beobachter states that Spain has taken up a position which leaves no doubt as to her foreign aims. ENGLAND AND SPAIN LONDON, Sept. 18 England and Spain have reached an agreement under which Spain will limit her oil imports to a quantity sufficient for her domestic consumption. The agreement is regarded as highly satisfactory. RATIONING IN DENMARK COPENHAGEN, Sept. 18 The radio has announced that a further drastic rationing of food is being introduced in Denmark. GERMAN CLAIMS BERLIN, Sept. 18 The News Agency states that tha Royal Air Force lost 1354 planes in August and 742 in the first fortnight of September. “BRITAIN CANNOT FAIL” PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 18 “I do not believe that the British Empire can fail in its heroic defence. If the war continues another year, famine will occur in large areas,” saio Mr Herbert Hoover, when broadcasting to-day. WOMEN’S GOLF FINAL The final of the Hamilton Women's Golf Club championships to-day resulted; Championship: Mrs H. McDonald beat Mrs F. Mander, 302 over 36 holes. Junior: Mrs F. Hardy beat l\2rs G. W Melvin, 3Q2. Gillies Vase; Mrs Sole boat Mrs W. R. Beattie at the 18th. GERALDINE RACES Following are the results of the Geraldine meeting to-day:— First Hurdles: Recollection, 1; Master Dingle 2. Scr.: Land Raid, Waka, Aggravate. Ohapi Handicap: All Night, 1; Green Gables. 2; Wild Coon, 3; scr.: Safe Light. Geraldine Cup: Nightdress, 1, Petersham, 2; Glenora Boy, 3. Scr.. The Wrecker. Geraldine Trot: Haughty, 1; Passing By, 2; Happy Man, 3. Raukapuka Handicap: Halt, 1; Airline, 2; Taxpayor, 3. All started. Squatters’ Handicap: Hearth, 1; Gay Parade, 2. All started.