Berne, May 17.
Following a number of disquieting reports, an official statement was issued yesterday, which declared that the European situation, as far as it affected Switzerland, had undergone no change during the day.—Reuter.
Evacuation Denied the German troops which might be The Ministry of Home Security today requested all private motorists and garages in Britain to remove the spark plugs and other important parts he} of their vehicles from dusk to dawn ith this their progress in counter blow as every day to prevent German
Ministry said that there was "now from seizing the cars. a risk that enemy parachutists may attempt to land in this country and they may be expected to attempt to use road vehicles. It is most important that practical steps be taken to prevent such use of vehicles"—United Press.
Berne, May 16.
The Swiss Telegraphic Agency today formally denied foreign rumours that the Swiss Army Command had ordered the civilian population to pointed out, "have circulated rumours that the Swiss border population is being evacuated to a large extent. Official sources, however, deny that such evacuation has been ordered by the Army High Command or by the
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