London, Sept. 6.
The Treasury will' shortly' make am order fixing the day on which the Purchase Tax will come into operation All taxable goods delivered under a chargeable purchase after that date will be liable to the tax, Registration of manufacturers and wholesalers dealing in taxable goods is Already in progress, and all such firms must apply to be registered by September 20, failing which they wil be liable to a fine of £100 plus £10 for every day failure to register continues.—Reuter.
London. Sent. 6.
A tribute to German blackouts was made in London recently by two Royal Air Force officers frequently engaged in bombing expeditions over enemy territory. when one of them expressed the view that there "must be.a death penalty for showing a light."
'A young flight lieutenant describing the fürst raid on Berlin said "it was the greatest thrill of my life" and spoke of the honour which his crew felt had been paid it by its selection for this expedition.
His machine took off when it was almost dusk on a clear night and crossed the sea in what was left of daylight.
"We were greeted at three cities with tremendous anti-aircraft fire but fortunately for us were not hit, and when about 30 miles from Berlin the barrage was terrific.
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