THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 13, 1940
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HAVEN FOR REFUGEES
Chicago, To-day.
The creation of a haven for refugees in Central Africa was advocated by ex-President Herbert Hoover in a speech at a dinner of the Jewish Wel- fare Fund, opening its 1940 campaign, on Sunday.
Mr. Hoover said that for 150 years the United States had been a sanctuary for people seeking a free life; she was no longer this sanctuary, due to un- employment and similar troubles of her own.
COULD FIND NO RED INK
ro-
Shanghai, To-day A Russian living in Shanghal
papers and cently took out Soviet returned to the U.5.5.R.
Before leaving, he told his friends that if his first letter was written- with blue ink, everything he said would be true. If, however, he used red ink, the conditions he described would be exactly the opposite to actual facts.
In due course a letter arrived. It But a haven must be found for re-
was written in blue: "Life in Russia I have found a com- fugees who wish to build a new civili-is wonderful. zation, and Africa affords the best fortable room for a small sum, hope.-Reuter.
NAUTICAL SCHOOL
Chungking, To-day.
col-
China's first national marine lege has been inaugurated aboard the steamer Kiangshun.
The college has three departments, comprising navigation, engineering and shipbuilding, while the term of study will be four years. It was founded upon the decision of the Supreme National Defence Council.
It is learned that of 90 students admitted to the college, after passing their examinations 40 will take up shipbuilding, 30 engineering and 20 navigation.
The college is under the strict con- trol of the Ministry of Cornmunica- tions. Reuter.
ITALO-TURCO TRADE,
AGREEMENT
Rome, To-day.
An Italo-Turco trade agreement, `un- ́der which Italy will replace Germany as a purchaser of certain Turkish commodities, is reported to be im- minent.
Negotiations have been under way for several weeks, state informed quarters, and the agreement will cover nearly twice Italy's present trade with Turkey.Reater.
and
my wages enable me to go to theatres, cinemas and art galleries and to buy good books. There is milk, eggs, bread and meat aplenty.
"The only thing I cannot find red Ink."--Reuter.
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