The Archive · 1939

Guerillas Execute Bandit Leader

Man Who Preyed on Hungjao Villagers Shot

Kao Shwun-yn, notorious leader of a kidnapping gang operating in Hungjao, has been arrested by guerillas who also operate in that area and executed, according to a Chinese report. He is said to have victimized practically all well-to-do villagers living in the vicinity of the Hungjao Aerodrome.

Guerillas have served several warnings to him but he paid no attention to them. Last Saturday moràing, the report states, he was arrested while drinking tea with some of his men in a tea house in Wokahong. Being unaware of the approach of guerillas, Kao was easily arrested.

'After the execution, the guerillas are, stated to have posted out posters denouncing Kao mentioning specifically' the. crimes Kao has committed. It is asserted that by posing as a guerilla leader Kao repeatedly forced people to pay taxes and kidnapped persons unwilling to pay. His actions soon attracted the attention ' of real] guerillas operating in the area who sided to get rid of him B.B.C. to Broadcast "Air Raid"

London, June 19.

Despite the American radio experience with a "visitation from Mars" last year, the British Broadcasting Company Will broadcast a 40 minute "air raid" "next Friday.

The—broadeast- will include the sound of exploding bombs, shrieking sirens, the shouts of gunners and searchlight operators and other typical air raid noises.

"We do not anticipate the slightest panic," a B.B.C. official said. "The running commentary is clear. Only make-believe towns and villages will be named."—United Press.

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