The Archive
Tuesday, 25 June 1940
The North-China Daily NewsWhat Will the War Do to Women?The Great War altered British women out of all recognition. In four years they turned from shy, retiring housewives, imbued with a tradition of domesticity, into cool, capable young women with a But it is highly probable… From Reuters · North-China Daily NewsEnvoy Leaves BordeauxBordeaux, June 24, With the signing of the Franco-German armistice, Britain has abandoned diplomatic representation with the French Government. It is learned that the British Ambassador, Sir Ronald Campbell, accompanied … From United Press · North-China Daily NewsBurma Highway ClosureTokyo, June 24. APAN today formally demanded that Britain close the Burma highway and Hongkong for the transportation of war materials to Chungking, Acceptance of the Japanese demand by Britain would leave China only the… The North-China Daily NewsWife Enticed Away From HusbandLi Jong Lien-chao, a jobless man was sentenced to three years imprisonment and fined $900 by the First Special District Court yesterday, on a charge that he recent decoyed Mrs. Mow Ssu-shan, wife of a bath house manager … The North-China Daily NewsAmerica Hears of NewWashington, June 24. French sources in Washington said last night they had been advised that a "French Government in exile" would be formed in London to carry on the war against Germany on Britain's side. "True Frenchmen… From Reuters · North-China Daily NewsNo Reply From Berlin, RomeTokyo, June 24. Asked whether any reply had been received from Berlin and Rome to Japan's notification of her particular interest in French Indo-China, the spokesman said no substantial report had been received so far fr… From Reuters · North-China Daily NewsSiege Says EnvoyLondon, June 24. Everything indicates that Britain will be called upon to meet the greatest siege in the history of man, declared the United States Ambassador, Mr. Joseph Kennedy, ip a broadcast io America appealing for … The North-China Daily NewsA Tragic SurrenderIn all that has to be written about the armistice terms which have been dictated by Germany and accepted by the Bordeaux government one proviso has always to be borne in mind. The armistice, amounting to unconditional su… The North-China Daily NewsDuty of MotherhoodThat does not mean that women will forget that nature has imposed upon them the duty of motherhood Aldous Hüxley visualized a brave new world in which babies were produced synthetically, but even though science might mak… From Reuters · North-China Daily NewsAlleges Violation of TreatyChungking, June 24. A declaration that the closing of the Indo-China route constitutes a violation of the Franco-Chinese treaty of May 16, 1930, as well as of international' law, also a warning that China would take self… From United Press · North-China Daily NewsContravention of AgreementsThe announcement said the terms of the Franco-German armistice were a "contravention of agreements solemnly made between the Allied Government to a state of complete subjection." Gen. de Gaulle said in his broadcast on S… From Domei · North-China Daily NewsOther Leaders Invited"I undertake this national task in England," he said. "I invite leaders like the former Premier, M. Edouard Daladier, and soldiers, sailors and airmen of the French forces o get in touch with me. I invite the French peop… The North-China Daily NewsConsolidation in BusinessTo begin with, the war will almost certainly witness the consolidation of woman's place in the business world. We talk a great deal about careers for women, but anyone familiar with commerce and the professions is perfec… The North-China Daily NewsSome Horrible FoodsThe latest comestible offered to us in the cause of nutrition-cum-economy is a compost of all the remains of vegetables usually thrown away. You boil them up together, wash them well and press them into pudding basins. N… The North-China Daily NewsGermany's Demands to FranceThe dotted portion of the above map reveals the extent of territorial demands made by Germany on France according to the armistice terms published in another column. The whole of the French coastline from Belgium to Spai… The North-China Daily NewsBritain. Breaks Off Relations*French National Committee" Formed Under Gen. de Gaulle; Frenchmen Urged to Continue Resistance London, June 24. embittered by France's capitulation to Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, the British Government last night br… From United Press · North-China Daily NewsOf Transfer of French ColoniesMatter Said to Have Been Left Until Peace Treaty Is Signed; Conditions Not Expected to Change London, June 24, The absence of any provisions for the transfer of French territories in the Franco-German armistice signed on… The North-China Daily NewsHungjao Club's Annual Dinner Bogey Pool Major Marsh's 71 Great PerformanceIn going round in 71 and finishing "all square" with bogey, Major Marsh put up a great performance on Sunday as conditions were far from easy. There was a strong cross wind throughout the forenoon When the competition to… The North-China Daily NewsPayment of Overtime10—Overtime: If the employer, for any reason, requires the apprentice to work more than the normal hours per week, he should pay him extra wages proportional to those able under similar circumstances skilled tradesmen. U… The North-China Daily NewsLIFE SPAN OF ELEPHANTS Theory of Longevity ExposedIn 1883 an elephant (which was shortly afterwards shot or drowned) was pointed out to the Duke of Portland as having been the one on which Warren Hastings was carried—and Warren Hastings left India in 1785. Another eleph… The North-China Daily NewsCalling for Water" RuleBy clever use of the rule which permits calling for water, she managed to force Bridget and Leda out into the ebb on the port tack and started to draw ahead. By this time, however, Daphne and Mignonette had closed up and… The North-China Daily NewsAlong the HighwaysJune 23—Cannas are now brightening our gardens with their showy' flowers and orna mental foliage: this plant, popularly known as "Indian Shot," is one of our most useful Summer flowering subjects, it produces a successio… From Reuters · North-China Daily NewsNow The Time to StrikeTokyo, June 24, "Now is the best time to strike a blow at Britain, the United States and France, and' strangle Chungking, by cutting its routes of supply," declares a commentator in the "Asahi Shimbun," "It is now, thank… From United Press · North-China Daily NewsPlans Turned DownGaulle, who was stripped honours and virt led Secretary nand's "war cabinet" He was appointed to the Reynaud Cabinet after Vietoriously leading a French tank column which annihilated a German tank column north of Laou. I… The North-China Daily NewsViceroy to ConferSimla, June 24. The Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow, is to have invited Mr. G visit him at Simla. Mr. Gandhi is expected to arrive towards the end of the week. ith Mr. Jinnah, the President of Muslim League, on Thursday.— This … The North-China Daily NewsSeventy Wears AgoFrom THE "NonTH-CHINA Dary Ne' or JUNE 25, 1870 From Hongkong:—We are glad to learn that the P. & O. have reduced their first-class fare home from £120 to £108, and the second-class from £10 to £59. A suggestion is added… From Domei · North-China Daily NewsJapanese Naval OperationsCanton, June 24. Results have been achieved by Japanese naval forces in the operations north of Hongkong, it was announced last night in a communique issued by the Press Section of the Japanese South China Fleet command.… The North-China Daily NewsRough Water OutsideThere was móre than half a gale blowing estimated at Force 6, when "A" Class set off for their Third Ordinary Race from Admiral Jellicoe on Sundsy morning. All yachts were fully reefed down. Four of them getting away to … From United Press · North-China Daily NewsFrench Government ProtestsLondon, June 24. A statement from Bordeaux, broad-XCDN Changes Its cast by the French radio, makes a formal protest against the criticism Wavelength by Mr. Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Great Britain, of the Atten… The North-China Daily NewsDomestic Air MailNanking per Shanghai-Nanking Air Line at 1 pin. and 10.30 p.m. at Yuhang Road Sub-Office at 1230 p.m. and 10 pin. Hwaining Kiukiang and Hankow per Shanghai-Hankow Air Line daily at /30 p.m. Canton per Shanghai-Canton Air…
