The Archive · 1939

King Lands at Newfoundland St. John

Shortly after landing here from the Empress of Britain today, the King broadcast a speech in which he referred to the memories of his last visit to the Island in 1913, when a cadet aboard H.M.S. Cumberland.

"I well know," he added, "that in recent years Newfoundland, like other parts of the world, has suffered. from a period of severe economic stress, "But the qualities of courage and endurance which have never failed the people of Newfoundland in the past will enable them once more to surmount their difficulties.

"I am glad indeed to have the opportunity of expressing to all throughout Newfoundland ana Labrador my personal interest in their welfare,- and my goop sympathy with them in the trials they have had to face—Reuter, King Zog Allowed to Live in England London, June 17.

King Zog and his family have been granted permission by the Government to live in England, it was learned today.

The former ruler of Albania and his family were forced to flee from the little Balkan kingdom when Italy occupied the area recently. Queen Geraldine had to evacuate two days after giving birth to a son—United ess.

LowpoN MrTALS AND N.Y.

Cross RATE

London, June 17.

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