COMMUNIST GOVT IN BERLIN MEETS FIRST GERMAN RESISTANCE
Berlin, December 4.
Nearly 5,000 electrical workers in the Soviet sector of Berlin today threaten- ed to strike against the new Russian “puppet" city government unless polico wore withdrawn from power plant installations. The workers sent their ultimatum to the new Com-
munist goverriment after crossing over into the American sector to hold a mass meeting with- out fear of interference from the Soviet sector police.
It was the first organised resistance faced by the Communist government since it look office last Tuesday.
workers The defiant
are is crentel again a singlo employees of Bewag, the big-man efty government," gest electrical corporation in Herlin which controls virtually all power used in the
sector.
strike
untess
'They
She
Soviet
threatenedri
Cur
General Clay sald, however,
A. Willard, Post Commandant, (said that troops would intervene only # Communist rlaters foret R situation which cannot be handled by the West sector Ger- Inan
an police.
T
The Communist preslike Je Germany suffered a second blow tonight with General Chy's nn- nouncement thni the Ruhr miners unions had voled out all Cour Communist members of their 12-mu Executive Coni-
" efforts are made in good mittee.-United Press.
both alden, it might
faith
be possibla to conclude
the agreement between
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city Communist city government withdraw all of its police guards from Bewan installations. # the Soviet
sector, and relises six Beway who were workers
an
two
work out governments to satisfactory currency agree. ment." He said the Western recognition of the Savlat, sponsored government
would of an Berlin
arre desd
during the past
few days up- parently without rause,
not be possible "short Agreement settling the problem."
West Recognition
Western sveturs of Derbia held #juvselection rally at Tinta
THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1940.
Employees
MADAME CHIANG'S APPEAL
Must Be Right ESTIMATES RESCUE OF
In The Head
Diaka, December 5. Despairing of results from
mora
modern methods, the Osaka Prefectural Industrial Efficiency Research Instituta has decided to train pornon- ner directors to select work. ers by phrenology and Chi- ness divinations.
The Institute has asked profesor Hisao Wada, an ex- pert on discerning character by bumps on the head and the future by peering Into teacups, to train a class of men who will act as examin- ers in selecting employee for Industrial firms, Nihon Kelzal reported.
Geska businessman who Sponsor the Institute belleve they will have more luck un- der the now system in find- ing the right man for right position, Associated Pross.
the
SLIGHT HOPE FOR NEW
PALESTINE
SOLUTION
Paris, December 5.
Political leaders of the three A mangled British American plan for a Palestine conciliation commission was approved on Saturday by the United Nations Political Com- mitted but final UN Assembly approval was doubtful.
The almalism was handed to Palace Theatre in the American The Soviel setra government on sector. They called on their sup the eve of the enty a efections in porters to get out amd vote on Hare Westrin
11 case Sunday even though threaten
Comintimis machine Generat Luens ta. Hing dile just a
stational
the ol Clay.
Commander Germany, expres sand
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No Red Candidates
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An estonated 1,983,090 eligitstel voters in Western Berlin will be General Chat Sapi, "Even with jehoosing footrzow between Wes-
tra work out an Someday
2019 v
Sur
Western City Assembly.
Bartlet
Only a simple majorit, was!
(3)
tween them.
CHINA FROM REDS TO
COST US$3,000,000,000
Washington, Decomber 5. Madame Chiang Kai-shek is appealing for the Unit- ed States to rescue China from Communism with a programme which would cost an estimat- ed US$3,000,000,000 over the next three yours. Presentation of Nationalist China's programme
comes from top Chinese officials who would not permit direct quotation. American informants say it is the basis on which the Chinese have suggested negotiation of an aid programme. The programme covers four (dollars a year, including expenses. points. It has been presented of the military. Dr. Kon hus es- by China's Ambassador Wel-imated the first year's one bil
ion could be divided 80 per cent lington Kon to President Harry for military and 40 per cent for Truman as well as by Madame economie ald. In subsequent Chiang for her appens here. years,
military assuming the The Chinese First Lady has altuntion Improved, the majority | conferred twice with Secretary would go for economic purposes,
of Stule George Marshall and wilt vall on President and Mrs.
Dr.
understood to Per- Truman early next week.
have told both Mr. Truman and Fons familiar with her appronch
State Department officiair his Lo her mission of obtaining Am-- government bellevee the job erican aid report she is stressing could be done in threo years three things:
with this sort of programme.
Koo
Need for greater understand- In general. US, oficials have ing here of China's plight, NR not been willing to accept this ex-| tionallet Chinase bellef it la nattimate. American military CS- yet too late to save the situation, timates for saving China from and the contention that Gon the Reds ernissimo Chiang's government| 000,000,000 over three or la fighting not only for itself years. but the U. S. and att other anti-Communist nations.
run to at least US$S.-
U.S. Reluctant
four
The vote in the 58-member Committee was 25 to 21 for the drasticolly amended resolution original- ly introduced by Britain and supported by the U.S. Nine countries abstained and three were
Four-Line Action
Mr. Truman, Mr. Marshull and absent.
their advisers also have decided While Madome Chiang is ve- tentatively at least that any pro- I would assist Arnba una presented as nig primarily con- gramme to lie guaranteed effec- wind he pensile Denorcary and Communiin required for Commutter ape Jews to achieve Brut seldensrerned with details of has the tive in the present Chinese situa-
Jas they feet 11 members of the
of the proval but a two thirds nagar- of all outstanding questions be-U. S. can aid China, her purpose tion would mean the Americans to obla i pissible American would virtually have to take over. ehler inter netotaaledes in Rode no Comtund canidades anfily of these present and voting ||
courillation (4) The
com-artion along the four Unes of this This Mr. Marshall and Mr. Tru- is necessary in the As, subly. fazila An agreement under Thye
Chinese proposed programimet Westerners believe that the where the sume 58 cations are mission world draw up for the
mon have not been willing to do. 1949 General Assembly detailed i old Pour Poser Dorende for Come
(1)
declaration of Camists are
Immediate wwing pl them jrepresentert. Tead through my cheela ate govern-
interna Almerican support plans for a permanent
fer Chiang's The Soviet bine, with six votes. tional
One question deeply concerning Brit merl impede a loss of prestige 111
regime for Jeruzalem anti-Red whe result of the six-month old so was part of the 1-nation miros which would provide maximum
Chinese erntend them is possibility of American et blockade and for this reason felty which votes) anstined finallesal tonomy
this would re-inspire their forces involvement in a situation which listmetively providing assurance of Am- could 10 on they refused to enter roudicates drift. This group, including; the groups in the international zone. [erican backing with implicit pro- draining away
almost endlemiy American funds. 132 2 Western sector election. | Arab blog, the i
nise of greater Amerieun aici. because of chaos and disorganisa- The thing which will be watched to kill the commasini
lion in China and what is co- (2) Tremendous speed up insidered here the rapid decline of delivery of prner with
milltary supplies Chlang's leadership-Associated before action by the U.S. Con Press, gress of any new programme. State Department reports are that all but about US$10,000,- 000 of the US$125,000,000 pre- sent
military ald
programme has been used up.
NATIONAL
SERVICE PROPOSALS
Janden. December 4
I in amendment tabled for
discussion on committer stage
43
Russia's of
prosition
#1228
for
neighbours, be allowed ter
propcal (31 It would ask that re- in Sunday's election will be the in the Assembly early ons week, fugees, Wistune to return to their number of votes cast.
Arab Opposition J: kl five at Political -Xperts uf the
their American, British and French governments believe that a blutions was to the arrangements come back.
for setting! u] Ele threation vote-65 ta 90 per cent of
repeiliation commission. She those eligible-will be a major defeat for the Communists and is a stronger voice in seive.
ting The three countries. for Russia.
The Acals suks osu of their
Candidates for
11 00
As-
Tinn is because
tu
-compromise which would re-
brat al-
The
BOAC FREIGHT AGREEMENT
No Withdrawal
The Political Committee Austrain down repealt tempts to make the 1947 parti- ;
Chicago, December 4, Top Chinese officials here say National Servier Ameud- /'empty beds have is minat reasons for apposing the resolution plan the starting point for!
The United States Airlines an- met Hill. due to start on Mon[ed by Sord Democrats, Ch 1917 parkktir plan.
mentions the negotiations on boundaries and that while it is true this money nounced today an agreement with
They said political problems,
has beca committed tian Democratir Union
to buying the British Oversens and they are opposed
Airways day. two
M.Peral Deurrels. One thousand which even indirectly eters
DY plan The delegates thus left the supplies, it is also true that only Corporation permitting air freight (Gallagher and Piratin
win
fan hundred and fifty polling the
Commission without Specifle about US$25,000,000 of supplies intorchange between the two sys- partition of Palestine seek to substitute 12 months places will open from 8 am, to
and directives
boundaries. on
delivered to lems. actually have been recognition of Israel, and une day" for 18 months"
United States and other countries China under this programme. Hint
whole-time* :
There all is possibility of pointed out the field is now wide tory leader of great prominence erlent cities in the UAL network Communist pre-election
(3) Sending to Ching a mill- Shippers in any of the 80 Am- embran has been directed
jopen for the Commission to write move Sovlet objectiona and toward keeping people
its own ticket. froin
supply services for No-ar ship direct to any of 50 cities awing the Russian bloc votes. elatie "that Lize Act shall not voting
armies, extend andrved by BOAC in the United Committee, This would result in a vole of
after apply to persunis employed at thes
resolution.perate military training and as-Kingdom, Middle East, retia Far 31 to 15 for the resolution, it budding and enguvertog under-
al other delegates stand pat.ing for
call. sume direction of strategic plan- Enst, Europe, Africa, Australia Soviet
proposal call. the
New ning. The Chinese wanted Gen- tries."
Zealand. Associated withdrawal of eral If the Assembly fails to up-
(Arab)
MacArthur Douglas
lat Press troops and President Truman sald mongers prove the resolution, the situa
military personnel (UN H
Their no.
assurances to Mr. Truman and Palestine question at this time. The vote was 33 to 7 against Marshall
DO YOU KNOW of complete co- with cight operation,
means the General-YOUR HONG KONG? issimo apparently wants the U. S. to take over the running of his wer.
term af
They will also
mirava a
new
service,
Another
elause-that the Treya
Act shall pot apply to Scotland - -
Pre-election Threats
Communist
FRnour
proving the British ifdefentert
to rish tionalist
"Action Squads" will in it was before the Assembly VS
observers) from Pales. Proposal, together with Chinng's)
Will be moved by Eurys Tughes,ve spread reports that Cum-ion in effect would remain as
Antariisi
Lalpur, South Ave hire.
Min-
vadle Western Berlin to half the up the voting and Communist hecklers session have tried to break up the West
also
tu
Main Provisions
amendments;
the Soviet abstentions.
measure,
re-
(4) Laying down a military and economic aid
programme for a
The all, #eff, propores tu Berett of whole-time (service (U from 12 to 1 months.
The Committee adopted a Rere in brief are This week-end the Society of sector political meetings.
the main solution calling
the upon
ble moved Soviets The Friends (Quakers) sent to the
provisions of the approved re- powers to use the veto
more Primo Minister and the
keep some 150,000 workers, who
zolution, shot through with sparingly in the Security Coun
cil and to consult among them-period of three years at a billion fater of Defence a letter can live in the Western sectors bul taining four reasons why they work in the Soviet scetur, from
(1) A conciliation commission sclves, whenever feasible, on Im- ordering them of three members belleve military conscription to voting by
during
he portant decisions. Only the So- work on Sunday
thecalablished. be wrong. They aald:
viet bioe voted against the pro. hours that poils will be open.
(2) This commission, whose posal sponsored by the United The UGO. non-Communist
members are to be chosen by the States. Dritain, France and Berlin trade union, moved to Ave big powers, would take over China.
It treats men as tools to be used by the State unproductively instead of bring free to work creatively for the community:
UT
arzel hinders
is demoralising it spread the habit of minut which relies military strength progress towards international understanding it is, above alt. contrary to the Quakers' convie- tions as followers of Christ that men anywhere should be trairied to kill fellow men even in de tence of innocent.Reuter.
counter
The
Soviet
10
swould
Bunday the job of the UN mediator. Also, The Assembly's 14-member work order by asking all trans If the Security Council required, Steering Committee voted 8 to 4 port workers to keep their would take over the UN truce to adjourn the present Assembly vehicles out of the Soviet sector observation machinery in Pales-session during the night of De- until 10 a.m. Sunday, thus tine.
piving the Western sector ro.
sidents # chance to vote before they go to work in the Soviet
sector.
American, British and French troops will be on the alert on a stand by" basis, but Colonel R.
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