Tokyo, July 16.
Erupton of Mount Asama active volcano ninety miles northwest of here, tonight was feared to have endangered the lives of thirty persons known to be ascending the mountain. The volcano erupted at 1.30 o'clock this afternoon following terrific ground rumblings.—
Domei abstain from taking coffee, cocoa and candies, All available food materials that can be used by the military must be kept for that purpose, it is pointed out.
The money saved by' these deprivations may be deposited in the "Reconstruction Savings Account," for investment in agricultural, industrial, commercial and mining enterprises. The account may not be drawn on within the next five years, and the Government guarantees security on principal and interest of such deposits.
The economy law has Leen adopted by the People's Political Council and will shortly be promulgated by the National Government.
At the same time, setting an example for officials and public alike in the new economy movement, D. H, H. Kung, Pres'dent of the Executive Yuan and Minister of Finance, has discarded high-powered limousines as a means of travel, and is now riding daily to the People's Political Council meetings in a ricksha He is accompanied py we bolysuaids on bicycles—Re'
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