FEAR IN BRITAIN

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21362, 5 March 1941, Page 6

FEAR IN BRITAIN

UNDERGROUND SLUMS CHILDREN’S ORDEAL NOT LEFT FOR MONTH j (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) j (Received March 5, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON, March 4 I Lord Horder told the Royal j Empire Society that some public shelters were in danger of becoming underground slums, i There were public shelters in the ! provinces where children had re- | mained the clock round. Some | children had not left the shelters for j a month. ; He had seen a large underground | slum in a provincial town about i which the regional commissioner was : so anxious that he was seriously j considering advising the Ministry to j evacuate the children compulsorily. 140,000 PRISONERS CAPTURED IN LIBYA ITALIANS’ HEAVY LOSS DAVENTRY, March 5 It was announced today that the total number of prisoners taken by the British forces in Libya is 140,000. ITALIAN ATROCITY STRICKEN TOWN BOMBED INDIGNATION IN GREECE (United Press assu.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) ATHENS, March 4 I Italian bombers yesterday again 1 raided Larissa, increasing the Greek ! fury and indignation at Sunday’s raid, which the press describes as an unforgettable atrocity. It is officially announced that five of the Italian aircraft which yesterday bombed the town have been brought down. Relief work was again interrupted by yesterday’s attack. Thousands | are still homeless and without shelj ter. The earthquake destroyed | practically all important buildings m j the town. and damaged the water | tower. The Italians yesterday also bombed Prevesa, injuring many Italian prisoners, according to a Greek communique. EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS ANGLO-AMERICAN HELP (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyriglit) (Received March 5, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON, March 4 The Larissa earthquake .victims are receiving valuable assistance from British and American services. Six thousand blankets have arrived from the American relief, and some 150 tons of preserved food and other material have been given by the British authorities. Senior officers of the R.A.M.C. have also arrived.