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THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1957.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH BBC ILO Director-General
OUR
local TV people
have just supplied Our TV Critic TELEVISION?
me with some figures which have made me think. But they must be making the BBC Television Service back home think a bit harder.
In fact, if the Agures con cerned me directly, I shouldn't be able to sleep at night,
In plain simple language, this is what they mean. Inde- pendent Television has not only overtaken the BBC but is leave ing it far behind.
Look at this. During the part few weeks, the ten top TV programines have not
in cluded even one from the BBC. The most popular ITV pro Krammes are watched by seven out of every ten vlowers..
ARE WATCHED
Which means that some BBC Programings are watched by as few as three out of every ten it that way. viewers, if you Jike Look al
That 't all the story. Next ITV will have new sta- YOAT, If not prepaid a booking feelons that will make it possible
of 80 conta in charged,
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for 35 per cent of the populo- tion with 1WD way sete to switch onto ITV progamunto,
What are the Egures going to look like then?
a
You see, It is not only question of falling figures. That BEC is bad enough. But the 08 State Service exercises the privilege of charging £4 a {ytur for a ilcente.
by
Can any Government justify such a figure when the BBC programmes are watched only three in ton viewers, or it could be less by next year?
What has caused this drop?
She
John Luff
Discusses Its Illness
scarcely switched on.
In fact, inspired to teach their my own pet-has been used for is beyond the purpose
fellows,
of this
ten minutes a day during the article. But cutture must be pait monthis, and that was for taken in small” „doven, and it the news.
you rom it down the patient's throat, you kill him off.
SOUND RADIG
Well, the BBC is in a jam. It has got to face these facts.
Having said that, I will now up on to say that if TV wins sp. the day bands down it will he by a tragedy.
The weakness of a commer-
Its
In the UK it is inde Soung radio licences fell over a million last year, the C
Yet
Reports:
neral Reports:
STANDARD OF LIVING
GAP' WIDENING RATHER
THAN CLOSING IN ASIA
comploys a start of clal entertainment company is. The enormous gap' musi or
Over 14,000, only 4,000, as † have said, on the TV side.
Where is the juftineation for this, and if the Staje mervice claims lo be more efficiant where is the efficacy
that no monopoly can run
Well, I have always claimed
offeire with the emeimney that
private «oneer cisa
And what has happened at is what happens Lime Grove wherever the public foot the bull
Good men
are taken off creative jobs and placed behind The top man in any public desks writing stift little notos entertainment
service should to each other. The plate pets be a man who knows what the overstaffed. And what is worse, publie wants, not what he
of individual rewants to give them. the sense possibility is lost.
criticism of our I
I have any cultural bodies, it is that they think they have a mission in life to uplift. Nor do I disagree with that, but for "goodness sake go the right way about it.
OVERSTAFFED
Let the Agures peak for themselves. The BBC Television Service has n start of over 4,000. How many of them do any creative work on.
Tamines?
pro-
Sound radio is dead, or very I knew from my own nearly. experience that once a TV set is in the room, sound redio is
ANGRY MEN
the ways and means,
Fell In Love
# capnet pford to experiment. the And none can deny that BBC in a cukimal sense is the doest radio service in the world.
UNEQUALLED
By JOHN MYERS
Geneva, Nov. 12. "between standards of living in Asia and those in the more highly developed countries has boon widening rathor than closing.
The closing of this tap is economically active population made it dimeult to maintain a one of the main tasks for the -except in Japan, the most steady rate of development.” future, according to Mr David developed country of the region. A. Morse, Director-General of where the proportion is only the
International Labour about 45 per cent-sill)" darive
to
It has ruled the British Organisation. He reveals this their livelihood from agriculture,
to the Four!!! people to a standard of artistic in his report appreciation unequalled by any Asian Regional Conference other redlo service anywhere. be held in New Delhi from The Thirs Programme, in spit November 13 to 26, 1957. of the wigging I got, was conceived with artistle' gonlus,
Agenda
With
af
ximi..F
Analysia
Summerlaing his
The increase in employment
-80-page' 1 containing delalled opportunity In Industry has report, barely kept pace with the analysis of many". Asian labour growth in the total labour force., problems, Mr Morso declared:
"Asla la now moving into a The population of the region le
of mora intensive in- increasing at the rate of about period
development....The 12,000,000 people per year and dustrial is nearing 800,000,000,
efforts made over the past four
Overcome
--------------
Severe Test
My own impression is, there has become 100 much of a Grouping representatives "On the other band economic care strengthen the soclat closed chop about it. Any who employers, workers and governs and social growth is in process structure and so Increase its alengreed with the ways
and mants from some 25 countries, and making slow but perceptible capacity to respond positively to means of presenting in Pro the conference will discuss the changes in the life of every industrial change and Innovation gramme was kept outside the following four-point agenda! We have too
of the
ho are part of the general effort of country many angry
reglon," door
pert of the Directer declarez ....Development adaptation required of societies young men running round try-
General.
towards I do not know.
10: plans but
are being implemented in transition ob- ing to push down the throats A closet shop is tighter, than None Can viously, less than, 60 per cent.
Labour and social pro and have made real progresa industrialisation. of the British public modern any undes union.
"The gradual development of blems of copuli sealg and a short space of time." ITV employs a staff of just music
bas show the jealousy and bitter before the public
employment handicraft industries in Asiau
and training over 800. The administratora learned to appreciate Poet and resentment to criticism AS YOU
countries.
facilities, the stage-by-alade nte few, but they take
the Peasani.
shoving will find la artistle circles. Now Too many
to will have
be
Conditions of life and
growth of socle) securija, the can back. There is to "passed the Silwolls onto people who something
alow jatick on work of shart-crappers,
* subständaryf to you.”
have not leaned to recite done.
he Industry,
adds, bas wages and working conditions, tenant burn- If it is not, then the BBC will
farmers and "The boy stood on the
some of the expanded and
the changes taking place in the categories of be sending out programmes to ing deck.”
semi-indepud in.dal difficulties of industrialika- climate of labour-management And and a few faithful viewers.
ent and independent workers tlon have been overcome. Bural relations-all these are, in my in agriculture, the proper approach of these that would be a tragedy.
development schemes have view, important indications of Labour-ngomont re- transformed many aspects of an increasing social capacity to
life in many orgas and created take full advantage of in "To my report to the lasi new paints of economis diji dustrialisation while averting Asian Regional Conference Un social growth, Education, train much of the human sustering Tokyo in 1963), I drew attention Ing and Pocią services of which has so often caused to the enormous gap between various kinds have davalopod to instability and even violence in living levels In Asia and these mest urgent needs for humpah the past. In the more highly developed development in Azja countries and to the nped for great and rapid advance to
"The record of progress As mol ricet Asia's basic problems of discouraging." Mr Morse says, poverty and under-employment," "But the problems are stubborn "In the next phase, the Mr Morse states in his report, and their solution is boyind to impact of new technologies.
require patience,
atomie energy and peralstones much os and a great capacity to adjust automation, on the developing
structures of Asiat to the changes taking place industrial with the far-reaching process of economies will perhaps impose industrialisation which is now a further, nind possibly even the last four well under way."
more sovero, test." From such statistical
"Progress is necessarily slow evidence as Is avaliable, it is Mr Morse lists as the main and sometimes discouraging.
development "Much painstaking effort: 25 the fourth in
been efforts in most Asian countries; required to move even one step and two thought of a quick reunion with whitening.
Inflation, lack of. external forward. But have not the family of four boys
"Poverty is still crushing and finances
and Inability to Asian peoples aften given girls, is very much a homebody, her father, Fernando V. Soriano,
radio operator on the Len widespread. Land, expital and 'mobilise fully domestic evidence of a great capacity for She admitted to pangs of home Everett and a frequent visitor entrepreneuriat and technical resources
économie patience and hard work? sickness yesterday, and sald: to the Colony.
skill ore still short. Manpower reconstruction.
"This, together with their And how does she feel about the greatest potential asset in "I'll miss them all very much
"In some countries the iceen appotile for social justice at Christmas... this is the her debut in Hongkong? "I Just Asian development-la sul resources available for capital and their talent for combining first time 1 haven't been home hope Hongkong will like me as suffering from unemployment formation were further reduced economic growth with speinl for the festive season."
much as I like it..
and underemployment. Indust- by the heavy claim of defence progress, will, I'am sure, mako rialisation is slow to make an expenditure 03
public the next stage of their devɗop- impact on these age-old budget," Mr More odds. "Ia ment.one of the most impressive problems,"
several other countries fluctua periode in the industriál hlstory Mr Morse
that
the two- tions in export earnings and the of
world." China Molt thirda OF more of
consequent payments dullles Special,
Hongkong
THIS
HIS time there were no flosking camera-bulbs
or newspapermen to greet her as she emerged from the plane at Kai Tak Air- port. The glamour of being a celebrity was over, and behind the fence of the
1868. Child Eatrance public enclosure waited two
men, her employers.
Ticket
(3) Rame No. 346, Lucky
won by
Tree
John Smoot, M.E-L., R. Div.
cv Firm P.0.
San France. Calf. Prizes already claimed. Hiders of have whining toket. should present them to the Treasurce Scclety of $1. Viarent de Paul. 201 Hong Kong Hotel Blg. Heng Kone during office hours.
The
That was last Sunday. newcomer was lovely Cermen Soriano, reigning beauty queen of Maalia and the latest victim to fall under the spell of Hong- Kong's charms.
"I fell in love with this place when I arst saw it a few months ago, and promised myself to return for a longer stay," she cays. To keep her promise
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES Carmen begins, this week-end,
/* DENARTY"
FROM U.K.
Consignees of
a three-month engagement at a well-known Colony nightclub as a vocalist,
Corte It All Began .
above-named versci from UX/Con-
Unent, are hereby advised that all
transhipped
such cargoes are enruachan
at Singapore, intą s/s
3rd December, 1937.
It all began when she romped
due to arrive at Hongkong an/about away the winner in Manila's annual beauty contest sponsored by the city's Junior Chamber of Commerce. One of the prizes was a round-trip ticket to Hongkong and it was after "pending a whirlwind ten-day tour here that she made pledge to return,
Delivery of mich cargoes may be obtained galost production to the undernamed of the original "Benar- ty Bills of Lading duly endorsed.
W. R. LOXLEY & CO. LTD., Agents,
Hong Kong, 1th November, 1937.
Christian Science
Can Meet Your Needs
attend a Free Lecture entitled
"Christian Science:
The Open Door to Heaven”
by
PAUL STARK SEELEY, C.S.B.,
the
That was her second beauty
CARMEN · SORIANO "Slim and Sophisticated"
contest title for her. She won one the previous year.
Carmen is a slim and sophi- puddle. Rather like the famous sticated eighteen. But behind pose by laly's Stivano Maggano her tender years as a wealth in the film," "Etter Rice." "The
of experience.
costume was too muddy to be "I earned my first salary at attræeted by the potential buyers the age of 14," she says, rather of bench-wear. There seemed proudly. That was when the precious ship else, so I gave up. was offered a contruct by LVN, "That was a very successful biggest
Alm studio in the ad for rubber boots," she said Philippines, to perform several with a giggle. ""It sold thou- dance numbers in a film. She sands of pairs." Sure enough, was on lastent success, and for the boots were found on re- o while enjoyed the glitter of examination, fame.
But despite years in the Since then she has crammed melight, Carmen hasn't deve more into four years than many loped a taste for fast Uving: She
By A CHINA MAIL REPORTER |
of Portland, Oregon
of us manage in a decade. When dislikes alcoholic drinks Member of the Board of the glamour of being a movie will pretend to sip at a Creme: (but Lectureship of The Mother celebrity palled, she returned to de Menthe if pressed), profers
continue perious studies Church, The First Church of ballet and the intricacies of the friends she knows
in to take in a good movie with
·well rather Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Spanlah dances. But she couldn't than dining out in style, and
Massachusetts, U.S.A.
stay out of the public eye for has decided preference. før long.
Sho Informal clothes.
swiming A commercial
Flem BOOD well, plays ja mean Time of snapped her up to model Its badminton and loves horde- products, and for the next year back riding. she was in demand stling"
at
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST,
31 Macdonnell Road (near Macdonnell Road
·Peak Tram Station)
on
Monday, Nov. 18, 1957,
ALL ARE WELCOME
the most unlikely articles.
*I had a lot of fun modeling,"
she said, with a' giggle, "They
made me pose, in mid with al-
Marriage?
So...
She's Staying!
Carmen,
*
Evidence
"The basic problems have not changed over
years.
But the chopped up at the clear that the cap has not been factors limitior
closing but has even
China Mait Entertainment Guide
WHAT'S ON TONIGHT
KING'S & PRINCESS: "Gunfight at the O.K, Corral." Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas in the wildest gunfight ever.
QUEEN'S & ALHAMBRA: "Symphonie in Gold." A frozen symphony of beauty. The Vienna Ice Revue.
ROXY & BROADWAY: "The Sun Also Rises." Hemingway's boldest love story. Tyrone Power, Ava Gardner, Mel Ferrer, Errol Flynn, Eddie Albert, and Juliette Greco.
STAR & METROPOLE: "The King and Four Queens." An unusual Western which gives the tough play to four women, and one man. 'Clark Gable, Eleanor Parker, with Jean Willes,. Barbara Nichols, and Sarah Shane.
HOOVER & LIBERTY: "A Woman's Devotion.”
Ralph Mecker, Janice Rule and Paul Henreld.
Demonstrations Govt
Promoted Says Casey
spys
RADIO Hongkong
the
and D.15.
Lor
the
Local Colour Films Now
By JOHN LUFF
have just been told by the local representative of the Rank Organisation that Ranks are offering a major servico to Hongkong Film producers. The difficulty that faced locat
makers Blam
geting
Wald
our
a
630 pan. Evening Berenade; 6, Time Signal. Laseky Dip: asa Weather Report: 7, Time Signal, News; 7.10, Commentary; 3.20; Winte fred Atwell and her Two Planor 130, The Song In Over......h proj gramme of songs that have sigod The test of time; B.
First Hearing presented by Ronald Decent; 8.30, Opera and Ballet: 9,50, Weather Re- port; 9, • Time Bigsi." News Home News from Britain; Wednesday Theatre: "The Night Has Eyes" by Alan Kennington, Cast: Stephen Doremid, (David blackin- film in colour. Ranks now. y tosh; Lindy Lane, (June Armstrong the Aim to Hongkong and pr Wright); Bandra Mount, (Wendy Colbourne); Mr Ranger, `(Mavi | it goes to the sludlaa whene Mattheway: Sturrock Doger Noe the scenes are shot dçil). Produced for the Garrison Players by Ron Colburno; 10.13.
The film is then put in the Mischa Michaeloff and its Syme phonie Gypsies; 10.4, A Book At can, flown to London where Your Bedside Tien 26an Hout by dame root, Part & Rańka process fi and send the Read by David Lyttle; 10.88 Weather print back to Hongkong. Report: 11, Time Signal, Radio News- reel; 11.10. Witheim Kempit Plays
11.30. Close Down.
thing about.
The wonderful Two Gratim Ithapsodies Op. 10:11 is, only 10 days are required to turn the whole thing round. In other words Hongkong, London, and back to Hongkong
REDIFFUSION
3
D.
In 10 days. Wednesday Concent = "Brahm" Symphony No. 1 în, C. Minor Opa" played by Warwick At the present, moment, the 7" fymphony
Brahma Great Wall Company is fimming played by Ceb- "Golden Beauty", certgebouw Orchestra of Amiler-
and: Ranki doing the colour processing
Tradio Overtur. ***ER.
Canberra, Nor. 12. Before the United Nations." Baity, 5, Melchino Musicale: 6.15,
IMPARTIAL POSITION
Sam, Tea For Two: 1:50. Strially Instrumental: 4, Children's Corner for them. Presented by Auntie Ray: 3:30. Wednesday Requerta-Presisted, by
Mriday Mating: 8.20. "Dick" Jur. External Affairs Minister Casey fald.
jana kkoy, 0.42) Story of Jane Arinitare; 1 Time Bignal the Richard G. Casey told the He and he had diseqiong Naws: 7.4, Washer Report, An- Australian House of with Subandrio in New York nouncements aid interclude: 2.10, of The Shep Falls Bhow; -7,30, Eddie Representatives today and la Salgon as a result
which the Indonesian Govern her with Axel Stordahl's Orche str(1,45,-"Billy “May and hi that the recent anti-ment.com have no doubts as to orchestra: 7.- Personally Parade Dutch and anti-Australian the aflitude of the Australian Roel Coward: 9.15; Tops in Popular thisió - presented, by Nisit Kendali; and⠀⠀ people _ 10= domonstratioría in Djäker. Government
Washington, Nov. 12, Diariond - Music Show: 9,
The United States Governinent Guineamusting Archie; 9.50, To Lat ta were "undoubtedly" wards the West New
Episode 1; 19 (The Plastic Playa: intends to maintak an Impartial promoted by
jas, One Night Stand: 11, bate pos flan in the dispute between
The preamland 11.30 Prelude 20 |Indpoesia and the Netherlanda, Midnight; 1 Map God ATM cual esteru. Now Golden 'and The Guam Gloja "Down,
hopes that the two parties wi}|| TELEVISION
|kol Aggether, to Brilla thaiz| 8 pm. Children's How Cartoca apoštnarpan kald today."
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Adventures
the
SİNE LADY,
Indonesian Government,
Now
RELUCTANTLY He added, however, that discount the statements: by: (in-
Guidy cald Austeella agreed, donesian) Foreign Biinlater although most everything under the qun.” Men and marriage? "I know Hubandria, which hawaikomi In- another debate of fest
Pulling out a smập from her this sounds adily; but havent ferpreted as (threatening) po Chiles in the collection, she handed it to me given it much thought. I'll cross fac 100 officerspectina Armenbly. with an impish glint in her eye. that bridge when I come to it, these statements were made "Can you guess what I'm sell- but one thing is certain, The {ing" tharo?" -
man must pass character and merely in the datalan of the The glossy photograph dia- integrity above everything ployed Carmen in a very, ab- I don't go for looks and flashy breviated costume, standing up manners. I akte, drtolance and Indonesia's cast when she to her ankles, linya, marahý - poncelt.")
tion of West New Guines
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