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JOHN CLARKE'S
No Mass
CASEBOOK Release A Slip Of Of War The Tooth Criminals
》ORTSMOUTH'S
magis-
Washington, July 27.
States,
in
PORTSMOUT ini, consultation with a world
grey, terrace house in South- sea, that has private hotels for its neighbours and the look of having been one such itself until the law, bombed out of its proper quarters, took up residence.
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the **Aral-floor-¡ront,* three magls.rutes were hearing the etre of a civil servant whu pleaded not guilty
a charge of being drunk and disorderly.
One floor up, three others Buil in Judgment upon a dog with an Impeccable character that, caught off guard, Ind one day seized no. its master'n papers, which it liked to carry,
arm and ankle of but the newsboy delivering them.
то
THE NEW BOY
rutes
news-
the
NCWF-
war allios of the Pacific has decided campaign, against mass release of Japanese war criminals in Tokyo's Sugamo prison, official sources said today.
This decision has been taken
In the face of mounting pressure from Japan for a goodwill ges- ture on the tenth anniversary of Japan's surrender in 1915.
This pressure increased today with reports from London that the Soviet Union had decided to releas 16 Japanese wor crimi nuts and soon supply Japan with full list of names of the 1.030 former servicemen ;nd 357 civ..
lans also serving senteticca the Soviet Union.
fetch and carty
tan, dogs ninong papers
useful vocial accomplish- ment, like plano-playing among lus เอส.
T
But even to seem to be about to letch and carty newsboys, is another and graver matter. This Jog, call him Ben, through a error of judgment, a slip of the tooth, hid done that.
The misunderstanding had its beginning when a new boy was put on the paper round, a boy who did his work with praise. worthy
thoroughness, employed methods differing in detail from those of the regular Ind.
bul
Ben, lying bored in the hall. way of his master's home, heard steps on the path outside.
SPECIAL DELIVERY
HE consulted his instincts, us
a man
might consuit
ล
it
wristlet-watch, and found was paper-delivery time. He cocked un eye to the letter-box,
for the Biling
papers to be
ዃኑ
pushed through,
But no such thing happened. Instead, the door was suddenly opened, and the thorough-going arm appeared round 1, boy's bearing the papers. Ben leaped for the arm us if i had marked Consumer Goods. addressed to him
been and
The boy yelled, rescue came, ond, in due course, Ben's miser Wis summoned for fulling to keep his dog under proper con- trol, The story was told to the magistrates, and a policeman went into the witness-box.
DOING HIS DUTY
"I'VE made inquiries about this dog's character," the "and policeman id gravely. everyone In the road spoke well of the animal."
"Is the dog's owner here?" the chairmon of the bench inquired.
"He's sent his wife, sir,” the pollceman answered, Back pleasent-looking, middle-aged
woman rose from her scat.
lus is all most unfortunate, sir," she rald. "He's ever such really. loves good dog, children. He was just doing Jis duty that day-telling us someone was there, He saw this siranger in the heave you Ace. The
knows usur boy there's a dog, and just leaves the papers.
i
"I think the dog Just thought there was someone creeping up. and... We wouldn't like to have him put to sleep, sir, he's pedigree dog, and he's really very intelligent...."
A WARNING
BEN'S mistress sat down, and ☎ the mug'stra cu conferred, At lam: We don't think your dog is normally dangerous," the chairmen announced, but we give you a warning that you must not keep a dog that bites. dite boys,"
"No, ir, of course not, wir, oh, thank you, sir," sald Ben's mistress, and she hurried away from the courtroom to her home, 10 break the good news to her dog.
Round Tablers' Dance.
In
that Diplomatic sources sald representatives of Britain, Pakis
Australia, Canada, New Zealand the Netherlands, France and the United Staves have been dving serious consideration to the problem of continued deten- tion of Japanese war crimimis.
These representatives appre. clate conflicting aspects of the situation, principally that while Japan's relations with the West are damaged by the continuing Imprisonment, the peoples of Australia, Britain, New Zealand and such nations would probably reacl vigorously against whole- sale release of the prisoners, who include men convicted of. actually perpetrating atrocities.
FAVOURABLE TOKEN
!
Therefore,
thought Wils here, although the allies wouki not agree to wholesale release of the 579 convleted war criminals,
that It was possible
further steps would be taken 10 review cuses by smaller groups,
United States officials general- ly regarded the reports of the Soviet decision to move at least part of the way to meet Japan's demand for release of war iminals as a favourable loken of improving international relations.
CHINA MAIL
Established 1845
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1955.
Lady Patricia Visits Welfare Centre
Sees Underprivileged
And At
Children
At Work And At Play
During her visit to the Shanghai Street Children's Centre this morn- ing, Lady Patricia Lennox-Boyd examined many examples of the children's carpentry, tailoring and rattan work.
Lady Patricia was accompanied by Lady Grantham whose idea it She explained that Lady Patricia did a great deal was to visit the centre.
of work for the deaf and dumb in England, and she thought it might be a good idea to show her some of the work that Hongkong is doing for its poorer families,
Secretary
Of
Lady Patricia and Lady! Grantham were shown round the centre by Mr C. G. M. Mor- rison, Social Welfare Officer, Mr G. R. Sneath who is a
a member
State Takes committee, and Mr. B. C. Tan,
Off His Coat
nuch
(Continued from Page 1)
what he impressed by cri-
had seen of local dustries, They had provide: employment for a population which had in- creased in size immensely over a very short period of me.
The Inove Was interpreted more us part of the freeing of the diplomalle deadlock by the "gumnlt"
Genevu meeting in thon a calculated attempt to embarrass the United States.
with
Read with the announcement that the United States would enter into direct talks Communist China at the ambassadorlat level in Geneva next Money, the Soviet decision was regarded as a good augury for ending the war danger in the Far East.
POINTED
Diplomatic
REFERENCE
of the Centre's management
Welfare Officer. Mr Mak Wing-hong, manager of the centre was also present. This children's home is a holiday and term time school.
atling Assistant We
REPAYMENT IN FULL
London, July 27.
Some time today a man The children who range from will drop a pound note in the ages of seven to sixteen, at Baywater, west London, to tend trade classes in the holl- days. They are also allowed to repay a 24-year-old debt to play the many games that are fate. arranged in the playroom, such ns pingpong, Chinese chess, bil- liards
and cards. "Lady
Patricia was shown furniture,
and
"1 recognise the prime neces- eity of the good and well-paid dolls clothes work for this very large popule-baskets and rattan mats, which tion in a city which represents have been made by the 167 the show window in Asia for children who attend the school.
For y-two of the deals of freedom and good govemment for which the Bri-sleep in, and they are taken on tish Commonwealth stands," he picnles and are allowed to use:
the playground nearby, Fat
a
The
these children
He is 48-year-old Mr George Shepherd, now holding a key Job with a West Australian timber company.
In 1931 Mr Shepherd, peuni- less, found a pound note in 4be same area, That lucky find was the tuming point in his fortunes,
15
SHEAFFER'S
Skrip
Carlsberg Beer Agents Sued For Damages
The circulation chief of the local newspaper, the Hongkong Times, who found himself a 1955 “Calendar Man" together with hula-hula_girls from Tahiti (January) and travellers galavanting round the Pyramids on camel-back all drinking Carlsberg Beer-sued the beer agents, East Asiatic Co Ltd., for damages in the Victoria District Court this morning. The plaintiff, Lee Yock, asked for $5,000 damages for libel which he claimed was contained in the October page of the 1955 Calendar distributed by East Asiatic to advertise Carlsberg beer.
The coloured photograph, Thus witness, to say the least,, taken on board a floating, res was extremely surprised to see taurant in Aberdeen gast a this and wasted no time in background of Hongkeng Hills getting in touch with the planüff and junks, featured the pinin- and other people who appeared Lift, his wife, sister and these in the photograph. They eart others, Plaintiff claimed that fully examined this calendar this showed him drinking Carls- und were somewhat surprised at berg beer in pubile and in the
seeing themselves in a entendar company of ohera also drink-corals.ing of obviously posed ing the same beer; that this advertising photographs. meant the picture was
There
can be found, among others In
ALLEGED
SMUGGLING
ATTEMPT
with his consent and that this alcm, hula-huda girli The master of a junk and had received payment for li as from Tahiti, in January, and to we sailors were charged be model; that go to the other extreme, pro-cre Mr Hin-shing Lo at a professional Was So
careless of his repu.a-fessional models, obviously tion that he was willing to
as tourists gainvanting Central Posing
this morning with flaunt in public the fact that he round the Pyramids on camels. attempting to export a large drank alcoholic beverages, and Not only are the
he was that
professional quantity of kerosene with- willing to receive
*** models on comels
enjoying out a licence, being underway payment for a photograph show- ing him drinking and that he drinks, but they are also carry without navigation lights,
with associated
ing huge cartons of Carlsberg people also
in beer!" Mr Slack declared. failing to stop when called careless of their reputation the same way.
"It is the plaintiff's contention upon to do so, and carrying Plaintiff contended that he that the world at large on seeing dangerous goods. never know that the photo the photographs displayed in
They were remanded for 24 graph was to appear for advertits manner would be bound to
further houra in custody for tisement, purposes and that he feel that the plaintiff, his wife, enquiries,
and neve: consented to this.
his sister posed for this The defendants are Din Kay, photograph for reasons of gain 41,
master of junk F350HC; or reward," he said.
Wong Wing, 28, and Wu Luk, both sailors.
that 15 It
C.
He was represented by Mr 3. B. Slack, and the defendant company by Mr Leslie Wright, instructed by Mr H. J. Arm- strong.
The Ilbol
EMPLOYERS' REACTIONS
alleged
committed
tho 'the
Mr Slack explained that the defendants action is being plaintif Was the circulation offences at i am. today on Junk south heard before Judge J. Reynolds, manager of the Hongkong Times F350HC while off the
EVIDENCE SUMMARISED
Auch as
four-
CAR COLLIDES
WITH TRAM
and in that position he was a shore of Ching Yee Island. The In a summary of the evidence belty finder, not a publicity kerosene amounts to 27
seeker. He was also under con- gallon tins. to be called on behalf of the tract to
the Hongkong Times. plaintiff, Mr Stock said that the His employers also saw the case centred round this photo photograph in the calendar and
felt about graph of the plaintiff and his ext
exactly how they
it friends which appeared in the was contained in a letter they calendar. East Asiatic Co., Ltd., sent to the plaintiff, pointing out
Onsent the discertain were the agents for
that it factors tribution, and sale of Carlsberg was in breach of his agreement beer and it was the plaintiff's with the company and suggesting A man received slight In- case that they were also agents that he was being employed as juries to his forehead when the
the distribution of the a model by | for
some other firm. vehletes in which he was travel- calendars advertising the beer.
The Court would learn of the ling as a passenger was involved certain probability of its "The story opens on
a tramcar effect on the In an accident with Sunday in May last year" said plaintiff's
in promotion
a.m. today near the the about 10 "in the middle of Hongkong Times.
Bank of China Building. Mr Slack.
The vehicle, a left-hand drive that morning a Miss Jenny Chu,
Mr Slack said that the plain-American model, had to the who also appears in this photo-
plaintin's uff took what steps he could down from Garden Road and graph, came house in Wanchai where the to have the calendar withdrawn. turned left when the sceldent | platnili, his wife, and his alster He went to see Miss Chu who occurred. This lady invited the had invited him out and also saw plaintiff to go out with her and a Miss Fong who was employed sonte mutual friends.
by the East Asialle Co.
"This invitation was accorded to the plaintiff and his family at very short notice and they had made other plans for the day. However they finally accepted the invitation and got into a car outside their house."
were
mci by
Somo
Come
Just prior to being hit broad- side by an east-bound tram, the driver applied his brake and the force threw his passenger for- A letter regarding legal action ward, his head hilting the wind- was written on March 4 and
'The Injured man throughout the preliminaries the
was taken had taken no to the hospital by an ambulance. defendant ärm steps whaisoever as far as
The front near-side door of plaintiff was aware to have the the car was damaged. calendar withdrawn.
the
The plaintiff gave evidence as to the party in May 1954 and the appearance of his photograph in the
screen.
EUROPEAN BOY ROBBED
He said last night at the end He was also very anxious to
of a 10,000-mile journey from THE KITCHEN see the up-to-date and efficient
Sarawak, Borneo: "I will wolk
Mr Slack continued that the methods adopted in the well-
kitchen was
another along that certain square and
car was driven by man planned and organised modern place of Inerest. Lady Patricia drop the note when no one
unknown
plaintin but to the fartories of Hongkong.
sow the rlee being coolted for looking.
they were introduced on the "From what I have seen this the children's midday meal,
"I have often thought about way and the party drove to the four meals a day, the loser of that note. had Star Ferry near the offices of morning. I have little doubt that They have
calendar without fils A European boy was robbed observers noted a large section of Hongkong in-two of which consist of rice and
been a worry not knowing if the East Asialle Co, where they knowledge. He said that two by two Chinese men at Magazinio that in hla press conference dustry is organised on modern coup.
he needed the money more than
inutual Europeans who were in the third Gap Road shortly after 11 o'clock yesterday, Mr John Foster
up-to-date grounds providing
I did. Dulles, the Secretory of Siale,
good labour conditions
note does some friends in another car together car at Aberdeen took the photo- this morning. No other details "Feeding the children is one and
"But if my
are as yet available. The Police one or with
two people the graph, tasks we good fomorrow perhaps the debt plaintiff did not know, had drawn attention to state well-pald employment. This of the most difficult
The case proceeding.
are Investigating. ments by Chinese and American will be a very great interest to have," sald Me Mak Wing-hong, will be settled.”—China Mall
The COTE proceeded fenders In which the desire to
me when return," he said.
Clothes for the childrens | Special.
Aberdeen where they mot settle internationa! disputes
Asked whether the current another problem. However, the
third car with two other people without war had been mutually
Government
ent policy ปร encourag-Social Welfare Ofice sends
who the plaintiff and his family expressed,
Ing tho
the them a number of old uniforms development of
understood later to be members would
these continue,
arc and
altered by the
of the East Asiatic Co, said Mr light Industry
All exercise
Slack. Mr Lennox-Boyd said he should tailoring class. think so. He also commended on books are made by the pupils the "very versatile and Ingent-do save money so that they can a few outings. Chairs dus way in which they have go on
and furniture alternative employment are mendod for the people
Jean (Studio); of Hongkong made; in fact the children make
diminished." largely
Mr Dulles moderate language and I pointed reference to this common ground between the United States and Communist China increased hopes here that
found the "Big Two", Geneva meeting might lead to broader talks.
On the other hand, the difficul- whose entrepot trade has been anything that is possible with
д
ties standing in the way of full-scale Far East
peace conter- ence-particularly the truculence of the Nationalist and Commun- each other regimes towards -were not minimised,
1st
But, with the friendiler almo- sphere generated in East-West relations at Gentva, it was be loved possible that the United Siates and China might Be able to extend the present Informal status in the Formosa Strait while exploring possibilities of a more permanent arrangement.im Router.
Swords Found In
Woman's House
41-your-pki housewife. Char Chun-stung. of 532 Shanghal Street, (first floor) was cautioned and discharged by Mr W. B. Collier at Kowloon this More than 200, people, com-morning for posension of two
Hong-short. swords. prising members of the kong Round Table, and their
defendant guests thoroughly enjoyed them-quity. polves at their dinner-dance on the Mallan luxury liner mv. Vic toria Jast might,
The Italian Consul Mr. Rell was present with his party.
Dinner included food specially prepared on board, Italian style by, the chief chef.
•
pleaded
The police stated that a parly of police led by Sub-Inspector Murray on Tuesday ralded do fendant's house where they
swords discovered · the
fr
#
basket near her bed.
The weapons were ordered to be confiscated,
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their materials.
Last of all Lady Patricia children in the watched the playground playing marbles, hopscotch and other games arranged for them.
Radio Hongkong
ик.т. 6. Time Signal and
Pro- gramme Summary: 0.05. Lucky Dip
Requests Variety
presented by 7. The Japancre Kabuki Theatie, The last in 4 Series of Five Talks by A.C, Seatt (Recorded); 7.15. "The Magpies" Music and song by men from ILM.S. "Newcastlo"" (Recorded); 7,30, London Stadlo Melodies. Mari- tovani and his Orchestra (BBCTS);
Time Report: 8, 7.00. Weather Signal and the News (London Relay): 0.00 Commentary (London Relay) or Special Announcements: 0.10, Composer of the Week-Nach- maninoff: 8.45, Gypsy Nights; 0. Time Signal. Concert by The Sino- British Orchestra cond, by Arrigo For with Chu Yee Ila (plano)
Wednesday (Пecorded); 9.30, Theatre. Marius Gering in "AuICA U- Bill and Nicolette" Transinfect and adapted by Rene Hague. Produced Gnr E. D. Jochs, 20, of 42 by Douglas Clarion Field Regiment, H. Á. was 16.30, Rhythm and Romance 10.59, found not
careless Weather Report: 11, Time Bignal guilty of driving and discharged by Mr T Radio News Reet (London Relay): 11.00, Goodesigtit'. Music. God Save Creedon at Kowloon this The Queen; 11.30, Close Down. moming
Driver Found
Not Guilty
Defendant Was
have
REDIFFUSION
to alleged driven a military motor. Truck in Clear Water, Bay Road
Chutner's Comer conducted Auntie Joy, 8.30, Wednes on May 2 without duo care and
requente presented by Several witnesses By: attention.
0.28. Ethday STOLUME: gave evidenco that they came 480, the cocktail hour: 7 Person upon the defendant with his oli parade knickerbocker Touri truck which was entionary in am Souls, and his accordion the highway, A Chinese wo man, Chung Kiu, was lying same distance boning the truck. 11 was the Frosecution's Case that the defendant reversed his
kustdlived ́- injuries, and Isteri
Middle East Afrion vehield and hit the woman who
10
plain
to
Q
SIDE GLANCES
The whole party, about 12 or more persons, crossed over to the Thi Pak Restaurant in two groups. They were served with drinks and formally introduced. PICTURES TAKEN Mr Slack said "The tiff's party circulated round two or three tables, drinking beer, Ultimately at a table in the far corner of the restaurant six of the party were photo- graphed. Three of this group were the plaintiff, his wife, and his sister. They were snapped round this table, como standing, drinking Carlsberg beer."
Mr Slack added that there was another picture taken from the restaurant looking
down in-
b. B
a sampan, but this did not include the plaintiff.
"It is the plaintin's conten tion that he never asked for the photograph to be taken; that he never knew it was being taken for advertising purposes; and that he never in fact con- wite nor rented, nor did his did his stater, to this
said Mr. graph being taken," Slack.
He continued that after the
photo-
photographs the party had lunch band: 7.30, Concert "favourites: 8. Time signal and the news (Lerdon
and then the party broke up. 10- relay); as, Weather report, The plaint and his family and interlude; 3.15. were given a lift to Repulse Bay pouncement Honky Tonk plano; 8.30, Diamond
to enjoy the swim they had pre- musio show the latest in popular musici Adventures of Maisia viously planned. starring Ann Southerri;. Torden quit Bottle Cable 15.10 Lalks one of is persons in the photo
"Early In January, "this year, King, his plane and its orchestra reply went to a restaurant in 10. The hour of charin featuring Mr.Creedon upheld the Bub
drink the writer ipa with dramland-chaturing ordering mission by Mr AR. C. Comber Daly and his all dri orth Nathan Road rod upon, his representing the defendant that the Dole Saw1130, PA pointed out his likeness to that there was insufficient, evidence) favouriten; 12. mid,, God: Save ins
lude: to midnight=popular concurs of photograph in the calendar," to support, the charge,
Queens Close Down,
A
continued Mr Black,
By Galbraith
"Now you and Emily go right shead and have all the fusi
¿ you want, Mr. Hicks—just forget that I'm along!,
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