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London, Feb. 7, 'Three workers at the Royal Gunpowder Factory, Waltham Abbey,'on the outskirts of London, where' an explosion occurred on January 18 killing ye men, have been awarded, the OBE. (Ameer of the Order, at fof the British Empire), Civil Division, The recipients are Mr. Leo O'Hagen, at, Stanley: Sewell and Me, Wiliam 'Is stated that although they might Ihave sought safety, they remained at their posts within a short distance of the centre of the explosion and con-Unued, in @ determined manner, their work, which exposed them to' acute Jdanger for some hours, Their bravery, it is revealed, prevented. an extension Jot the explosion, All three were working on huge quantities of nitro-glycerine in an unstable condition. As a result of the explosion, hot water and air services essential for the safe completion of Jprocessing—were cut off, but they re~ mained at their posts until the services were restored and. the work was safely completed.
The official statement on their award reads:
"By their courage, discipline and determination, these men unquestlon= Jably prevented the explosion from spreading, and saved alike the lives of German Wireless Renews "Warning" to Neutrals London, Feb. 8.
A new "warning" to neutrals was given by the German wireless yesterday. It saic "Germany is watching with closest attention what neutrals will do to free themselves from.
Britain's blockade measures.
The future will reveal how Germany will retaliate against these measures.""—Reuter, their fellow-workmen and the dos truction of buildings with vital stores."
'A teaspoonful of the chemical they: were handling at the time, it is stated, would have been sufficient to blow them to pieces if anything else had gone wrong Reuter, Washington, Feb. 7.
The Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, has advised Congress that there is no prospect of an early peace in Europe, according to data published yesterday.
"Testifying before the House Appropriations Committee regarding the State Department's annual appropriations approximating—US$2,000,000, Hitler Not Mediating in Finnish Dispute Amsterdam, Feb. 7.
Renewed reports that Herr Hitler contemplates mediating in the Russo-Finnish dispute are denied in Berlin. "Thi Is no question of such a thing, German oMcials told neutral correspondents today—Reuter, R.A.F. Guard of Honour At Burial of Nazis recat ro me Mw.e03!
London, Feb. 8.
The three German airmen whose bodies were washed ashore during the, weekend were buried yesterday near the scene of Saturday's alr battle off the Northumbrian coast.
Men of the RAF, squadron which defeated the raider provided a guard fof honour at the funeral, ie. coffins were draped with swastika fags.
'A wreath was sent by the come manding ofoer and other ranks of the R. A. F, squadron—Reuter, Britain to Ration Meat On March 11
Me. Hull said, "It now appears certain that the strain and dangers may continue for an indefinite period," the data revealed.
'Mr. Lawrence Duggan, Chief of the Jstate' Department's Latin-American Jdivision, testified that the war has Increased the department's tasks in South America, where the European dictatorships are endeavouring to extend thelt influence. The ambitions Jof the dictator nations are economic fand also have "political and military motives," Mr. Duggan said.
"We cannot tell for certain which Jway the European war is going to turn" he declared "I think until London, Feb. 7.
Rationing of butchers' meat will be introduced on March 11, announced. Mr. W. 8, Morrison, Minister of Food, In the House of Commons yesterday.
Rationing, he said, would be on a value basis, and at the outset would. beat the rate of 1s, 10d, per week for teach person over six years of axe, and half the amount for children lesd than six years—Reuter. the world becomes more stabilized and some countries discontinue their ambitions, both political and territorial, it'will be well to keep the Jelosest watch on these activities."—United Press.
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