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ATTLEE VOICES DISAPPOINTMENT JEWISH
ROAD TO PEACE
New York, Nov. 18. Kurvign Miniatis Jun Mu Karuk, of Czechoslovakia sait 27 Todi walena" that there wu "na rond to prace except through the United Nution.* and that the "Replies and Deinderats
on a platformet,
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Be added; of
thought, freedom of speech. and freedom of immortal' alth is the way to power."--Associated Press,
Bulgaria Going To War?
Athens, Nov 10.
A concentration of mechanised Bulgarian troops and planes near the Greek Bulgarian Turkish border was re- ported in press Ministry munique today.
new
an
official
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AT MISUSE OF THE UNO
Britain's Restraint in Not Replying To Attacks Made Upon Her In Speeches.
Answer
By Deeds, Moscow Radio And Attlee Not Words
London, Nov. 9.
Mr. Attlee, the Prime Minister, speaking at the the traditional Lord Mayor's banquet at Guildhall here last night, covered the domes- tic and foreign situation. He spoke of the United Nations Organisation with emphasis on the transfer-of-sovereignty
The Government has a great responsibility to the people of this country and to the people of the Commonwealth and Empire, with whom in peace and war we work so closely," he said. "We cannot relinquish any of these responsi- bilities until we are satisfied that we have achieved a greater security to replace what now exists. I know we have all felt disappoint- ment at the way the Organisation is being used.
"Its proceedings heing ob- India, in. Burma, in the colonial coin-jective and businesslike, there empire and elsewhere refute the
un-
London, Nov. 10.
One of the Moscow radio's асе commentat078 declares that Mr. Attlee's recent allégation that 'a "wall of ignor- ance and suspicion" divides Russia from the rest of the world y
is "resented" in Russia.
The commentator said that the Rusians have a "very good understanding of the state of afairs. abroad" and that 12 communication of information, “any hindrancea come not from Soviet (authorities."
Mikhailov, the commentator, said that the "wall of ignor auce" phrase was "strongly reminiscent of the "iron curtQİN' term phrased by Churchill." Associated Press.
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London, Nov. 10. Scotland Yard nounced today
an. that
special guards have been placed in Government buildings in London as a precaution against
Jewish terrorists."
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Truman Abolishes
Price Controls
Washington, Nov. 10.
President Harry S. Truman abolished all wage controls and all remaining price ceilings today except those on rents, sugar and rice and in- dicated that those on rents may be raised. "The law of supply and demand operating in the market place will from now on serve the peo- ple better than it would under continued re-. gulation of prices by the Government," the President said in a statement accompanying his sweeping executive order,
restoring the national
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.economy to a control free basis A spokesman said the action just four days after the election, was taken as a result of informa- Mr. Truman took one more poke Jon received in London.
and.
at Congress which he blamed re- in Palestine the secret radio peatedly in the past for the dif- perated by Irgun Zvai Leumi, fculty in the unworkable price nderground Jewish organization, control law which Congress gave broadcast a promise" to "extend us to administer. He declared our activities outside the Holy The plain truth is that under, this inadequate law price control A purported communique from has lost the popular support enup earlier this week claimed Heeded to make it work." responsibility for blasting the The OPA will be British Embassy in Rome.-As-temporarily to supervise sugar sociated Press,
rationing and ceilings on sugar, rice, and rents....
But Price Administrator-Paul ,Porer is expected to step
shortly.
BRITISH
Anglo-Egypt Treaty Text SOLDIER
Disclosure
Cairo, Nov. 10. The Wafdist
news-
WOT, NO TOT?
Bombay, Nov. 10. ́ ́
The 'aula of liquor in for "bidden in Bombay city for and wech from yesterday in view of the "disturbed pitum-" tion
ሲ communique @ 11- nounces.--Nenter.
Singapore Dockers Strike
INJURED
'continued
Britain,
The U.S. And
Palestine
London, Nov. 9.
In the midst of the efforts of Jewish plans out for a worldwide terrorist-
campaign and mass im- Inigration in Palestine. hint that some in Mr. Ernest Bevin, For- creases may be grafted landlords
Strong Hint
A strong.
ings.
"It may be that some adjust- ment of rents
seeking higher rents was seen in eign Minister, is to make the President's discussion of the a new and probably necessity of continuing rent cell-final attempt to reach Jerusalem, Nov. 10.
Anglo-American accord A British soldier was
will be required on the Palestine problem injured when Ras-el-ein but control of rents and control in talks with Mr. James station, 10 miles north-juver evictions must be continued," Byrnes; United States east of Tel-Aviv, was
Secretary of State... blasted by bombs atmoval of ceilings on lumber and reports Victor Gordon 11.45 a.m. this morning. building materials "will obvious Lennox, "News of the The station was evacuatedly necessitate a change in the World" correspondent in half-an-hour earlier when a proach to some of the problems New York. porter found suitcases labelled in the housing programine."
He did not amplify "Bombs Danger."
Wage Controls
he said..
Mr. Truman also said that re-
The President
added that the
is obstruction, there are pro-contentions that the British paper "Al Misri," pub- today what it paganda attacks on flimsy pre Commonwealth and Empire is flishing
claimed to be the com- fexts and a variety of epiades animated by imperialism. The communique did not es
"We shall continue to strive timate the size of the forces, which have tended to bring the
Organisation into disrepute in- for our ideals of peace and to Plete textual draft of the stating elny that "military
stead of building up the con-lift the heavy burden of arma Anglo- Egyptian treaty quarters at Drama reported a concentration mechaniseffidence we so much desirements from the people of the revision agreement be
of
"It is relear that if the UNO | world. Bit I emphasise that tween the Egyptian Pre- Bulgarian troops was observét
am able, he writes, tá stats Mr. Bevin, near the tri-country border and is to be used as a forum for disarmament cannot be
The soldier was injured
unequivocably that if an agres- planes appeared above debating ideological differences, lateral and that while general mier and
ment proves impossible. Britain are stated that Cairo and security it will fail. It can succeed only emfidence and
when he approached the station' Bulgarias ir
if it is to be used to secure to being established in the world, Alexandria would be
to remove the bombs. The ex-Ufting of wage controls would will renounce, the Palestine man-
nd hand it basket Unley separate heading,
evacuated by the end of
tent of his nigrice has not at afset the scan Commission the communique stud that Armundius freedom to preserve
been disclosed. F
governing changes in terms trusteeship
United Nations. March, headquarters at Serres bad at their own ways of life while
1947, and the
employment at Discussions will probably take contributing to the common goo
Police circles say they have no conditions of evacuation of all Egypt-
clues as yet as to who placed plants operated by the Gover place next week Mr. Bevin is not of the world.
the lethal luggage in the station, ment under the war labour dis- convinced that chances of obtain ian territory would be
be London, Nov. 10.
*settlement but point out the method was pules act.
ing an agreed completed by September
The President's decontrol order tween Jews and Arabs them- The 16-day-old dock- identical with that employed by 1, 1949,
In making a new effort, Mr. version iners strike at Singapore the Irgun Zvai Leumi (Jewish affects such commodities as auto relves have been exhausted. The front page
Lerrorists) a week ago, when mobiles, coal, rubber, steel and "Al Misri" of this "draft" con- may end on Nov. 11 if Jerusalem station, was blown up. other metals; furniture, clothing,Bevin 14 keenly alive to the fact that the Palestine Isane has been tains seven clauses and two their representatives mo- It may also be recalled that textiles, form machinery, trans-
constumer durable so misrepresented pro- (portation. dify their terms which at the lrgun organisation
mised to continue its campaign goods such as refrigerators and that it has become the greatest
point possible of discord present include
against the railways. Associa-washing machines Associates Britain and the United States. rice, overtime and higher ted Press. wages, reports the "Sun- day
pest,
"
"We believe that the right
questions:
Of
YOU HAVE
WON"
Munich, Nop. 18. the universAT"}} Hitler' 1923 beer cellar patch. wreutha appeared mysteriously qu f16:0 BORN - ments built by Nazis in ho aur of Party members killed in that firat Nazi uprising.
A ribbon tied to one wreath, bore the words: "1946 and * hew anyhow." Associated Press.
protocola,
more
vised Saloniku pilicials that a Bulgarian olleer identified as Lieut-Cobnel Fran Kolaganoff, line of approach to every pro who "formarly held an import-blem is to ask ourselves the ant position in the Bulgarian
will this solution War Ministry" had "voluntarily promote peace and understand- surrendere to Greek bordering? I believe that all over the troops Helies. a mountain world, peoples have the same desire in realise this great The communique 'did nni vision of peace and disarma-
The Sudan protocol, accord- disclose detail of the "surement and would wish world pro-
ing to this version states: "The der," but quoted a long state-blems to be settled on this basis.
policy followed by the two con- ment credited to the officer, For this reason, my friend
tracting parties in Sudan with which indicated he quit Bulgarin the Foreign Secretary
in the framework of the unity to escape as Army purge in exercised the greatest restraint
of Egypt and Sudan under the Bide 13:1 vationAssociated in net indulging ip polemies in
Egyptian crown-will: aim at *Press.
reply to the attacks made up we must maintain our defence promoting the well-being this country in speeches male forces and remain, strong.”
the Sudanese and preparing at the UNO, and in sections of
Turning to Germany Mr. them for self-government and whether; if the drekers refuse the foreign press and bront-Attles said: "In
Europe, the the right to choose their own the ultimatum given two days ensts
Until this aim is go, he puts into operation the key to prosperity, peace and regime.
recommendation to step the tranquility will be
after the settle achieved
consultation
bound ment of Germany".
with the Sudanese people, theading of all cargoes, 1899 treaty and clause 11 of for Singapore from the United the 1936 treaty will remain in Kingdom. European cuntries,
Roems Aires, Nov. 10. The Foreign Office said final Details have an exmpleted on a treaty of friendship and trade with Russin and that the treaty would be signed in a few days. -Asunciated Press.
has
Decds, Not Words "It is better to ansiver by deeds not words,Our action in
High Level Talks On Germany To Begin
4
No Cesspool Mr. Attlee addet: "We can- not have a cesspool of cheap, : underfed and exploited labour
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force."
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The Joint Defence Committee.
|
Press,
Times Singapore Tomorrow's Royal
representative.
It is in the Governor's hands"
Judia and Australia.
It is emphasised that this in the middle of Europe which according to "Al Misri." wil shipping interference affects imports excluding food. In whole be an advisory body with the efforts to get long overdue may bring down standard of life unless we act task of making recommenda stocks, which are lying in the with great care”.
tions to the two governments Germany's industries, how- in order to coordinate defence. "ronts," private firms chartered ever, mut not again be allowed when necessary. The Committee special lighters today. Reuter. to become an arsenal 'to be used may meet at its own discretion by a new Gany to attack and every time a threat of ag- their neighbours or to promote gression arises in the Middle another war and it is this fine East
balance that has to be so care, The treaty will be valid for
'said the paper fully worked out and right con- 20 years, trots established.”
"We have given consideration
o all ́possibilities", Mr. Attlee added. "We have put forward our plan. We are willing that
Reuter.
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British Officer Acquitted
Palestine GOC Back
Jerusalem, Nov. 10.
Address
in
Americu
between
Mr. Byrner has informed Mr. Bevin that President Truman st last handed over to the State De- partment the duty of handling the Palestine question for the United States Government.
It is too early to talk about. the prospects of an agreement. Presumably, however, neither the Jews por Arabs wani to sve Bri- เยน renounce her mandate feet which may be a good ungary for ultimate settlement-Reuler,
London, Nov. 10. Seasoned by a year of heavy pressure on all poli- tical fronts, the Labour Government will launch on Tuesday the next phase of the five- year Socialist plan intent on bulwarking the SEALF
nation against the threat of economic crisis. shifting its emphasis from socialent policy in order to keep the The blueprint of this plan, tion of 18-year olds as a pernian- sation of key industries, will be nation's far-flung defences in spread before the People and ever-ready order, Associated Parliament in the King's speech Press, written by the Socialist planners who came into power 10 months
ago.
Not Palestine-
London, Nov. 10, Informed quarters think that
Hqs. For Singapore?
London, Nov. 9, Wheri British occupa-
correspondent
(By William Hardcastle).
Washington, Nov. 9. The Anglo-American plan for the economic unifi- cation of all Germany, which will be thrashed
Behind them as a result of the the address from the Throne tion forces leave Java, out here next week in high level discussions at
first season of Parliament are 84 may include under the heading Sumatra and Siam at major laws, one of the biggest of foreign policy, some rethe end of this month, a the State Department between British and
outputs of top level legislation inference to the German situation new British headquarters. American officials, will be presented to the
British history. Amnong these but doubt if there will be much "Big Four" Council of Foreign Ministers when
Lieutenant General Sir Evelyn Barker. General Officer were nationalisation of the coal reference either to the Palestine is expected to be estab- they discuss the German peace treaty.
lished in: Singapore, industry, airways, the Bank of or Egyptian questions. Commanding British troops in England and global communica The motion to thank the King states the "Sunday The British hope is that such a
Palestine, returned comprehensive and beneficial plan it should go on the anvil of
to Jerusations network of the Cable and for his address from the Throne Times" will be worked out that the Ruscussion,
lem by air from leave in Lon-wireless Limited and far-reaching will give Parliament, and oppor- sians and French will be per-
debate there. don yesterday and conferred social laws led by a cradle-to-tunity for an omnibus "The creation of a Europe in suaded to join the scheme. now
with H. L. G. Guerney, Chiefgrave social security plan and a lasting possibly a fortnight and may backed by Britain and the United which its many nations
Secretary to the Palestine Gov-national health service.
ranging over all topics included
It will probably be known as States alone.
henceforth live in peace, to-
SEALF (Southeast Asia Land ernment
Ahead lay a campaign of pledg in the Royal speech. This hope is not altered by the gether, enjoying together its
Before General Barker's de- led bills to put the country's eléc¬ Two days are expected to be Forces). thut on the surface the con- matchless heritage of thought ference will negotiate oply pro and culture, is essential to the Batavia, Nov, D.
Captain 1, R. H. Morton, a 24, it had been officially tricity and transport systems undevoted to foreign affairs. The A statement is expected from blems exclusively esscerning the peace of the world;
stated in Jerusalem that he der public control Plans to na-dissident minority of the Labour the War Office and Stagapore and the year-old British officer, whos3 ceonomic fusion of the British settlement of the future Ger- address was given as New Delhi, would return to. Palestine to tionalise the steel industry were Government supporters, which regarding the disbanding shirt- pigeon criticised the Government palicyly of the Supreme Allied Com and París, Nov. 10.ported by the belief that the solution
American zones and is sup-many is a crucial factor in the was today acquitted of complicity remain here until February and shoved half-way into a
of the problem, in the disappearance of 10,000 would then take over the Enkhole, while the Government pon-on the Spanish, Greek, Balkan mand and Allled" Land Forces Armed French police are meeting will inevitably
nill Reuter,
000 worth of gold and Jewellery tern Command in Britain. dered whether to leave steel in and other problems in recent Headquarters.Reuter in Jave soon
the Japanese
Nevertheless, the view has private hands. . A severe shortage foreign affairs debates, in _by- collapse.
been expressed in reliable cir- of coal and manpower threatenspected to reopen these thorny Three days after the Japaness cles here that he would not to shut down some judustries this questions-Reuter.
Hiroshi Nakamura of the return in view of the appar winter
New Crime Wave In France
The negotiators are anxious
the Rassions as ON OTHER PAGES
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Saphriese Military police visited ent inconsistency between the To solve the manpower 'pro-) French should gain the impres-Pace Twe
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abouts to British officers after a ker's personal views on Jews Whether the manpower budget James Nelson, editor of the terday was centred 800 miles E rests which has been going on French and Rutalous when. It is Brush For Your Fish Lore, now for two weeks. kaf
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Dutchman had told bad. adpecial for on the other might Involve even a small mea-weekly "Cuba Journal, tells his of Tokyb, moving NE at 20 10 25 that she had Speculation la now current sure of labour direction was a subscribers that, his paper is not knots. Pressure is low over the An times grow harder and part will later go to the Foreign Parts S
officials: taking | Attack on Racial Persecution,
buried it In her gardenP here that the British Govern-question that the King's speech up to standard and explains the tropical oceanga the winter approaches, the Ministers Council to advise the
At Captain Morton's trial thement would have preferred, to is not exenceted to clarify, But reasons.
Today's forecast Liglit to criminals grow more bold and British Foreign Secretary, Mr.
Voluntary Recruiting For The defence declared that he handed keep General Barker Cutside one of the first acts of the last Because of the help shortage, moderate winds from an easterly on the other hand the police Ernest Bevin, and the United
Amy Not Too Good over to his superior, officer all the Palestine for the time being session was to drive, through a Nelson said, he must set the quarter, faite have beeg spurred on by Im States Secretary of State, Mr. Pens,
treasure he held as soon as but Field Marshal Montgomery Ave-year continuation of the broad ads, the newn, run the press, do han bad time to catalogue it ninence the elections and James Byrnes-Reuter.
Move For LowerCaptain Morton is to spend two was believed to have insisted on wartime powers which gives the ob printing, wrap, hall and montis leave in India where the General's return until his Goverment that authority deliver the papers and sleep a mother and sister: oro: staying.“
definite transfer to his new The King's blueprint, is expecte little every other night command Assclated Preased to call for military conscrip- Associated Press,
the paramount necessity to
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American
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