The Archive · 1939

War Office Statement

London, Nov. 13. The War Office announces that it decided, for reasons of American aircraft plants are now putting out 1,250 planes per month, President Jouette of the American Aeronautical Chamber announced here today. Production will increase in considerable proportions when the present programme of enlarging plants and workshops has been completed, he added.—Havas.

One of the most successful Jamborees ever held by the local troops of the Boy low, "Associsticn foray Kiaochow Fork yes-

in which no less than eleven groups vied for honours. The French Troop, led by Gen. Lyauty came out winners, with 65% points. ther French Troop, headed Gen. Foucauld, finished second wit Troop ce with 60%. The First last years winners of the oveied "Rotary Shield, Snished Competition was divided into two first part, a 24-hour Camp contest was held during October in the grounds of "Whyteleaf," Avenue Haig. Each competing patrol consisted of one Patrol Leader, one Second and four Scouts selected by the Scoutmaster from the full group. Gen. Lyautys Troop was awarded first honours, with the Ninth and "Third Troops following closely.

The second part, the competitive scouting events held yesterday comprised six items, The French Scouts showed early promise when the ultimate winners garnered the maximum 20 points in First Aid. The First Sea Scouts obtained 18 and Gen. Faucauld's Troop secured 16. Each team was made up of one Patrol Leader, one Second and two Second Class Scouts. The nature of injuries (identical for each team) were pinned to the patient's shirt. A pocket First aid case was carried by each team containing only the following: triangular bandage, cotton-wool, boric lint, scissors, roller bandages, adhesive plaster, iodine and safety pins.

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