THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1952.
OUTSTANDING PINAY SAVE THE
FRANC LOAN STILL LEAVES BIG DEFICIT
Reds Condemn
Shorter Working Day
London, Aug. 4. The Czechoslovak Minis- ter of Schools, Science and Ari, Mr Zdenek Nejedli, denounced the eight-hour day as "a relle of capital- Ism" In
Я broadcast aver Prague Radio today.
It was "an unpardonable crime" for a Worker to knock off Just because he had finished an eight-hour shift, he declared.
"He would not dare do this in the days of caplini- 1st when wages were no low that he had to work more than eight hours to exist," the Minister said. Reuter.
U.S. NAVY INSISTING ON MORE CARRIERS
Los Angeles, Aug. 4. The Secretary of the Navy, Mr Dan Kimball, said today that the Navy should have but has
Indications Of Run On Gold Market
Paris, August 4.
For the first time since Premier Antoine Pinay took office in March, the wholesale price index has gone up.
The rise is only four-fifths of one per cent over last month and has not yet been reflected in the retail and cost of living index levels. But far- sighted financiers and investors rushed to insure themselves against further inflation of the franc currency by buying gold. Paris market gold prices today reached their highest levels since May.
Heavy demands for gold pushed the price of the Ingat to $11,000 feines against 800,000 francs 1st Felday and 494,000 francs a week ago. Transactions at 516,000 francs were reported after the omejal market closed, black market price for the dollar reached 404 Cranes against 300 a week ago, which Intter was the highest sin
since May 19,
at
The
on
patse
pur-
Saar Dispute Settlement Urged By US
Bonn, Aug. 4.
Pare &
Depth Charging Red Cross Gathering
Off Korea
HMS Whitesand Bay, now in Hongkong waters after a spell in the Korean war zone, is shown making a depth charge during an operation in the Yellow Sea, throwing up plumes of water and spray. Exploding depth charges was described as part of the ship's exercises. (Express photo).
Mass Protest To Admiral Joy Well
South Africa
Johannesburg, Aur. 4.` Overstas labour organi sations, including the 54,- Interna- 000,000-member
The United States High Com-
tional Confederation of missioner and Ambassador, Mr Walter Donnelly, confirmed to- Free Trade Unions, have day that American officials had
written to the South Afri told France and Germany that can Trades and Labour the
KDV Council condemning United States hopes that they would settle their three century-old Star dispute suon.
The chief immediate cause of the rice in the wholesale level was the nine per cent up- ward leap of food prices in July. attributed to the unprecedented cattle disease epidemic in France and the exceptional drought,
But Stock Exchange dealers were taking a
pealmistle view the French economic outlook for more long-term reasons. They have for
Mr Donnelly confirmed at a some little time bco anticipating new Budget
Press conference that the United hoc fold France and dimculties Owing to America's restrictions
Dur Germany their view before the offshore and they are un-Saar negotiations began in Paris chosen,
impressed by the last week. outbreak of terrorism He added, however, that the not "at least three and robin Tunisia and the difficulties of United States did not intend to ably four" 63,000-ton Forrestal the French Government in get exert any pressure on the two Class aircraft
under ting their autonomy plans ac- nations during the negotiations.
cepted by the Boy.
Donnelly said he construction new.
confident that the Parliaments STILL A DEFICIT In a speech prepared for de- ;
the frame" loan is of France and Germany would The "save livery before the National Con-recognised as the most success ratify the West German cun- vention of the Veterans of Forful Government flotation since tractual arrangements and the eign Wars, Mr Kimball said: General de Gaulle left office six European Army pact shortly.
He did not believe that the "By a very narrow margin Con-years ago. But the 105,000 mil- gress granted us authority and lion franes of fresh money sub-1 Saar dispute would hold
scribed still leaves the Govern- ratification by either nation.
according to conservative United Press ment,
carriers
money to construct
a second T
of
Forrestal aircraft carrier just a estimates, with a deficit of 200,- Two of these ships 000 million franes.
We are going Organised labour is giving basing its autumn policy signs of in anticipation of fresh inflation. Report from trade union head- quarters indicate that demands for new increases in wage levels will be launched after the holl-i day period is over-Reuter.
month ago. ure not enough. to ask Congress for more them. We hope they see our way. I think we ought to have at least three and probably four of these carriers under con- struction at this very moment,"
Previously, Mr Kimball sald he thought that the Navy should
construct at least one carrier of Conscious After.. this class each year for the next 10 years. He also said he hoped
Mr
Wad
up
Open House At
against ernment actions trade union leaders under the Suppression of Com- munism Act, it was 1 closed today,Keater
New Swedish
Note To Soviet
Under Study
Stockholm, Aug. 4.
King Gustav Adolf tonight
Satisfied With Korea WarResults
Annupolis, Aug. 4.
Overrules Communist Opposition
Toronto, Aug. 4. Despite Communist opposition the rules of the International Red Cross were revised here today!
A joint session of the Council of Delegates of the International Red Cross conference and the Board of Governors of the League of Red Cross Societies adopted the revised statutes by 53 votes to seven, with the Communist bloc opposing. -
M. Nikola Slavin of Russia, Korea refused to have anything complained that the Chaleman to do with it. of the Legal Subcommittee, did not review the opinions of de- legates who took part in that Subcommitico's discussions,
the
1
Tho Soviet.
Conimanist Chinese and North Korean dele- gations have claimed at the con- ference that the ICRC was only hoa tool of the American Govern- the ment strice Washington had oftly to suggest an investigalient and. the committed would "shirt bre
Concernin
"The Soviet delegation," said, win
not adopt statutes and by-laws
International This
Committee is not inter-paring one. national and it is not im partial. It has been a weapon for one party and consequently It must not have any judicial rights,"
"I might just as well be that claimed," the report sald, the ICRC is in the pay of the Government of North Korea since it was sufficient that this The Czech spokesman, De K. Goverment should refuss this Blaho, said a statute gave the investigation for the ICRC to International Committee power abandon it." to approve the admission of new societies into the League of Red Cross Societies.
"The International Committee is a tool for political, use," M. Slavin complained.
Dr Blaha sald the Czech Red Cross could not agree to any extension of the
was prevented from alding So
The report said the Red Cross
viet soldiers in German prlabrier of war camps during the second world war becalise the Soviet Union barred the Red Cross from its own camps.
Germany provided a list of rights of the Russlan prisoners.300 names and wrliten its ponself-but later re- particular fused to furnish any more be- of demo- cause no tow's was sent in re-
tum from Russian camps,
International Committen declared that this statute was a denial
Vice-Admiral C. Turner Joy, for a year chief cratic principles. United Nations delegaté in the Korean war armis- tice negotiations, said today he considered the Korean conflict "one of the most important wars
fought in history."
He made the statement to reporters after he had been installed as the new superintendent of
the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
"We have accomplished A great deal by containing Com- munism in "Asta even though we have not been able to agree on armistice forms," he said.
"We havo relieved
Villagers
sure in Indo-China and posHave The
"By responding to aggression Same Name
presided at a top-secret meeting in Hongkong and Formoss. of the Foreign Affairs Commis sion, composed of leading mem bers of the Cabinet and Parlia-in Korea we have told the Corn- ment, to study the composition of, munists that they can go so far a new note to Russia protesting and no further. It has awaken- against the shooting down of two d us to the dangers of Com unarmed Swedish planes over the Ballic in June.
Singapore Swimming Club Although
the Commission meetings are sccrot, informed sources suld the government was Singapore. Aug. 5. considering the issue of a diplo Singapore Swimming Club, matic Blue Book to tell
the till now exclusive to Europeans, world the Swedish version of the will be open to Asian guests shooting by Soviet fighters over Vancouver, Aug. 4.
for the first time tonight international waters. Edna Achtymichuk, pretty 21-(Tuesday), America "We need to keep
Admitting Asians has been strong on the seas if we are going year-old university student who to be able to promise with any was unconscious
that some of them
atomic-powered.
would be
93-Day Coma
Tho
shelved.
the
munism.
Problem For The Postman
"The Communists in Korea do not now have the capacity to
Newbold Verdon, Aug. 4. stage any further offences"
Mr Harry Archer, 53, village Admiral Joy commanded the postman here, will be pleased
naval forces in when United States
the 200-house estate the Far East for two years bebeing built is completed. The
the chief truce fore becoming
all rodds will be naked omelaily negotiator-Reuter.
for the first time and the num COMFORTS FOR POW
bering of houses brought up to
the
date. Tokyo, Aug. 5. Allied truce negotiators today
One of his greatest problems awaited an answer to the re-
delivery of letters quest that United Nations war now is the
Stathains in prisoners in Communist camps to the 87 be allowed to receive packages village (population 1,535). Cor- omit from home.
respondenta frequently The
Allied Initials and Street numbers. long-standing effort to open the way for
Then he has
to open lettera such items
find fo whom they are
On July 10, Russia rejected a for B3 days debated many times before but Swedish protest and a sugges- tlon that the ease be referred to hope of fulfiment to preserve after a car accident, today re- alwas club's decision, taken the Hague Court. Informed the integrity of people under turned to her home here from
after hallot, was sources said Sweden was tem- Aho guns of Soviet-inspired a U.S. clinic conscious und able yesterday
of porarily shelving the Idea of aggression or the threat of such to speak. But she still cannes that on the first Tuesday
matter to walk-Associated Press.
cach month, guests of any na- referring the aggression. United Press.
tionality may be brought in. United Nations, but said the new
Today's
Swedish note now being pre- Invitation is issued!
pared would stress Sweden's in the nature of an experiment servation of the right to takej sending
The decision was taken As
the proper clothing and medical of aftermath Lumpur Lake Club
opened at Panmunjom yester will end when houses bear cor-
A British Crossword Puzzle
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18
20
ACROSS
Lessen (0), Tempest (5),
7. Gathered (6).
Riddle (5).
,10 Greedy (4).
12 Snake (7).
15 View (B).
10 Otherwise (4).
17 Female sheep (4)
19 Harden (5).
20 Scatters (7).
21 Blemish (4).
23 Sharpens (5).
24 Courteous (0).
25 Truffle (5).
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PARTNE
20 Degrees of progress (0).
20
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DOWN
Iterated (B),
2- Misteads (8).
8 Cook (4),
5 Excursionista (8).
6 Birds (6)
D Intends (15)1
11 Argued (8).
12- Quiet (5).
13 Choosing (8)..
14 Dogs (8).
18 Shrivel (0),
22. Express dorision (4)
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supplies to
MOSCOW ANSWERED
Communist criticisms » of thú North Korea, which had turned
The committee indicated that conditions were the same in
International Red Cross werd away all Red Cross representa answered point by point today ives. in a 9,000-word report at the 18th conference of the organisa- |
tion,
RED CHARGES Among the main, Communist charges and the ICRC's replies were:
Mr Paul Ruegger, President of the LRC, refuted Com- munist cricións that the or
The ICRC "depends for its ganisation was a "bool of the Anances on the Anglo-American American Government,
bloc," The commitico stated that its work was financed by He said failure to get co voluntery contributions. From -operation from some nations for 1930 to 1931 Switzerland con humanitarian work was hot the tributed 33.7 per cent, · Japah fault of the Red Cross but a}14.2, Britain and this? Unfica "fatture of our 'civilisation." States a total of about 15 per
cent.
The committee mala the sug-
gestion for an Investigation of "Is it the fault of the TCRT II Communist charges that United | certain countries have not shown Nations forces had used. gerin generosity with regard to its weapons in Korea came not work?” from the Internallonal Commit- tee of the Red Cross that from the United States Government.
The committee started
The report said that though the Russians generally tolerated ICRC delegatës in Germany after to the second world war, “ Dr Otto tribunal of Swiss Lehner, one of the most famous scientists to be augmented by Red Cross workers, and his col- others fron non-combatant Arlon leagues were token to Russia countries. But the entire plan and Interned. i
in a camp for
name
was
stopped
because North several months.—Router.
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Japanese Ship
day. when Allied
lied and Com-rect numbers in named roads, munist Staft Omeers met to On n discussion of the
In Main Street there will be
Sailor's Mystery wording of the ormistice draft, 22 Sahams, 14 in Dragon Lane
Ailment
this
Staff Officers renewed and
The
answer at once.
10 in Mill They the request made at intervals in occupy 25 different households, Ը
past
Communists In addition there are 19. Smiths acknowledged receipt but did not cight Robinsons, seven Browns
but no Jones, Some quarters London, Aug. 3.
Mr Albert Statham, of 35, The British Admiralty pub- thought that the request had a
chance
than This better lished communique
Our Main Street, sets a special prob- Under the 1949 Geneva Conven- afternoon stating that the com- plaint from which the British tion war prisoners are entitled lem, His house is on the corner of. Drogon Lane, and used to be The crow of the first Japanese anilor, John Corroll, was suffer to receive parcels. Last month, regarded as "35 Dragon Lane." ship to call on Australia on aing had nothing to do with the Red China broadcast to the At the real 35, Dragon Lane regular run since the end of fact that he had been working world that
In Australia
Sydney, Aug. 4.
0.
before,
the war walked on the streets on a ship carrying out anti- | to the Peking would adhere lives another Statham --Alexin in Melt Wearing large bacteriological
Identity
warfare
Carroll was admitted
to
and distributing periments. Japanese cigarettes bearing the letters world peace."
were no incidents.
There
the
The skipper of the ship, the Osaka
Maru, Captain Jisiska Nihet. was invited to an Au- Araiian home to spend week-end. He would not dis Wose the name of his host for fear of embarrassing him.
On Monday, he will deliver a message to the Lord Mayor of Melbourne from the Mayor of Osaka-France-Presse.
One Minute Silence Every Evening
Buenos Aires, Aug."4.
0
In the past the Reds have brushed aside all such requests by
that delivery caying
was not practical.
der.
of
Mrs Ivy Mensley, 66, me post-mistress, said: "Our real trouble comes when one of the
hospital on the island of Lewis | Pacist Staff Officers to-two postmen is él or or half-
off
of day to the Allied word day. An insuficiently addreted рогастарл the Statham letter baffles the relief armistice draft dealing with
ng of a
the northwest coast
had Scotland last night. He
-on board. the been working tank-landing craft Ben Lomond. prisoners.
His complaint
was not
Graph
They consented to completely. Often I have to guess, from the envelope who, the clause to make military com- for example, might be dealing mediately diagnosed and he was manders responsible for keeping with a firm in Nuneaton"
France freed held for observation,
prisoners from engaging Presse.
Detective Used 'Periscope
London, Aug 4, Detective-Sergeant R, Meni- miek told the Hammersmith coro- ner How he saw that a 86-year- old Baronet, Sir John Godfrey The Argentine Federal police Weasley-Taylor, was dead at the today, received order to obmeve foot of in light of stairs £ti di locked Kensington fint. He made minuto silenc
evra "periscope from a mirror and Eva Peron evening in memory of I
The alren will be rounded over a plode of wood and pustied it the Police radio, not work. at through the letter-box
ᎠᏓᏆᏓ .
one
Dr F. E. Camp, pathologist,
in any future fighting in Korea. Fortunately M Archer sis Tho remaining differences born in the district and celles Apalt dealt with
the translation in on local knowledge or instinct. Korean of the words "Korea" "I had a Jetter yesterday ad- and "United Nations" and the drobred to The Senior Me phrasing of a paragraph on post- Statham I found him. Once armistice recommendations. the envelope just said "Mir United Press.
Nowbold Vardon. That was n Statham, too."
Ganges River Tragedy
In Mill Lane ntw, council houses have just been re-num“. bered as the use of consecutivà figures: had: resulted in odd bumbers on both aldos of the Food.” Bergzni: Statharos werd naturally involved: "
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New Delhi, Aug. 4. At least 12 persons, including Inquiring at an un-numbered seven women, drowned today in house in another, rood, a reporter the Ganges tiver near Bankars YESTERDAY'S CROSSWORD Astoms: 3 Ambrosin, 8
was. Lotd: "They say we will be as a best carrying 20 perzon 41, although the number on cur Hazide, Meditate, 11 Credited, 12 Moss, 13 Tulon, 18 0.20
all men in cald Sir John died from a capsized this to strong wax and key fat, and the houses Linen, 19 Opal, 22 Restrict: 24 Corporal, 25 Totter, 26 Reserved. Dawn: 1-Track, 2-Ashen, 3-Admiral, & Meet, Rald, Scaled, stations and barracks throughout Troko nocic and death must heavy 7 Averge, 10 Dimon 14 Lager, 18 Noted, 10 Cobdur, 17 Baime, the country with start still for have been instantaneous government radio broadcast opposite run conectutively up
to 12, pro minute,
Verdict: Accidental death, ... 420 Ditty, 21 Story, 22 Roar, 23 Safe.
which we dieeting" shour-nt |
tide, according -tba
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