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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1958.
State Department Needed
EXPLOSIVE PETROL
SOLD AS FUEL OIL
Chicago, Jan. 22. An oil company discovered today it had sold ox- plosive high octane petrol as fuel oil to about 150 customers. Police and fireman launched an all-out search for the unsuspecting purchasers. Seventy-five policemen and 50 fremes moved into a south side slum area und began a door-to-door search. They hoped To find the customers and wurni them before a possible explo- sion occurred.
Early tonight, zeurgh head- quarters reported they hard found two drums, containing 110 gallons of the volille mixture, The search was continue through the night.
1,000 GALLONS
10
ADVANTAGE TO US
AND WORLD
SAYS ATTLEE
London, Jan. 22.
Lord Attlee, former Labour Prime Minister,
Change
N. BORNEO SIDE GLANCES. By Galbraith
AS ARMY TRAINING
AREA
Jesselton, Jan. 22.`- The British Army has plans to uso North Borneo as á training arco, it Was rollably learned here to day.
Kota Belud, 48 miles norili - east of here, is understood to of
have been selected as one
the possible areas which will be
used for Army manoeuvres.
The District Officer of Kota Belud convened a meeting last
said tonight that he thought most people believed change in the a American State Department would be Sunday to find out if native "an advantage both to America the world.”
He did not mention Mr John Foster Dulles, the United States Secretary of State, by naine.
chieftains and community lead-
anders had any objections to the
district being used by the Bri- 1sh Army. They were told that hrundretfs and possibly thousands would place the hazard at seme-of British troops, equipped with what less than that of a lust artillery and armoured vehicles, war bomber crash, including would participate in the train- conventional bombs. And nating. No objection was raised by Speaking 1:1 # House of
included the radiation hazard, elther the chleftains ог the Lords debate on defence Lord Another point Lord Monerott community leaders. Altice added: "At the present made was that the Government es-time, almost every approach to had no intention of abandoning international solutions tends to its policy to end the enll-up for be blocked by somewhat hasty National Service
1900, remarks delivered
Rputer. State Department."
Fire Department oficials timated thuit from 1,000 to 1,300 calions of petrol mixed with kerosene had been 1uel sold on a cash-cod-catry basis. No records of the purchases were kept
Three Are department sound trucks roamed the area to- night broadcasting warninga, and more warnings were issued by radio, television and news- pupers.
in
Officials of the Martia Oil Co said they received a laboratory report this afternoon revealing the presence of the peiro!
tank which was supposed to cuntain kerosene heating fuck.
The mixture was sold for eight hourn yesterday for use in heaters, small heating stoves, and cooking stoves, au oil com- pany spokesmBUIL Press,
sold.-United
IMRE NAGY STILL IN RUMANIA
Budapest, Jan. 22. Imre Nagy, Prime Minister of the short-lived Freo, Hungarian Governmost, is still in Rumania, where he was taken by Soviet troops in Novombor 1956, Hungarian Government spokesman said today. The spokesman said "NIY and his group are still Inania where
sought usylum."
they
+
in
The statement was made in answer to a question about, re- peated reports that Nagy and other members of hty Govern- ment has been brought back to Hungary in preparation for a trial as traitors.
The
spokesman indicated strongly that they not only were not in the country now never had been since they were duped into leaving a sanctuary In the Yugoslav Embassy here, -United Press,
from the
a an
- THE IDEA The idea of using North Bornco
Army training area has been under considera- tion for the past months, but it did not get to the "active con-
stage walil September when LWO
Woles of the South pontes Borderers from Singapore nač
sent Malaya were
there for training.
Atlantic RUSSIA TOsideration
Lord Attlee said he was dis- turbed at the conception arming the North Treaty weapons
forces with atomic
"I can hardly see West Ger- many wanting to destroyer- man towhe with atomic weapons and large areas being put out of use," he said.
A Cose
Lord Attlee said he thought
there was a case for very care- fully examining the idea of a neutral zone.
IL was thio one could fire over the neutral zone with weapons, but it was the begin- ing of the thing that needed to be checked.
FINANCE POLAND'S
WAS
last com-
It
thal then found North Bornéo had several suit-
A-STATION able areas for Army training and ber
London, Jan. 22. Russia will finance the build- ing of Poland's second atomic reactor and her first atomic power station, Radio Moscow reported today.
The broadcast said that an agreement on Soviet technical aid to Poland in the peaceful of atomic energy 4504 Lord Attlee said If there was signed today after two months
neutral 7030 Britain could have the kind of force he of consultation.
was
thought she needed a very Mikhail Pervukhin, Chair- mobile force of all arms merely man of the Council of Minis- as a police force for the Com-lers" State Committee for monwealth and Empire.
foreign and economic relations, Eventually that could be signed for Russia, and Wilhelm superseded by a police force for Billig, Chairman of the Polish the world.
State Council for peaceful uses of atomic energy, signed for Poland, it was reported.
"Then we might be on
the
way to an enduring peace," he sulkt.
Examination
indus-
them recommendations to turn into British Army training trea had been made to White-
#2-20
13, bg, Va. Fit. Di,
"This looks like another long day, Miss Brider! Wonder if it would help if you told 'em you hope they don't catch my cold!"
NEW GOVERNOR ARRIVES
ds
(Continued from Page 1)
Later His Excellency went to the Legistative Council Cham-
sworn and wus Governor.
The
ceremony swearing-in was conducted "by the Acting the Hon. Mr Justice T. J. Gould and Iis Excellency's Commission WDS read by the Clerk of Councils, Mr B. I. Barlow.
hall and the War Omer, in Chief Justice, London-United Press.
STATE OF
EMERGENCY
DECLARED
Calcutta, Jan. 22.
A state of emergency
been declared for three months from today at the strike bound Calcutta port.
The agreement will provide for the technical and trial training of Polish atomic Mr H. K. Mitra, Chairman of scientists in Russia, said the the Dock Labour Board, an
for broadcast. Payments
the nouncing this today sald the Earller Lord
First Selkirk,
technical assistance will be step had been taken to tackle Lord of the Admiralty, had said
the Polish Govern- made by
the situation arising out of the that the Soviet suggestion of a nuclear-free zone. in Centralment under the terms of the week-old dockers' strike.
Soviet-Polish trade agreement He said that though there was Europe
being closely
not much congestion at the port examined to see whether there now in force. United Press,
now, the situation raight
was
were elements in it which could be made the basis of some
alternative proposal.
11.3
Britai regarded the reuni- Acation of Germany essential element in the future und stability of the Continent but did not intend to desert Ger- arrangement of many by any this sort.
DULLES ON WAY TO MID-EAST
There was no reason to bes Hleve such arrangements would increase security because with modern weapons with much longer range it was hard to sce limited Demilitarised
how
A
boen away for
they had only about three years.
The new Governor paid tri- bute to Sir Alexander Grantham
for
his brilliant and devoted service to the Colony.
"I take this opportunity-the carllest possible opportunity available to meto assure you all that my purpose as Governor will be to strive to maintain the high standard of administration which Sir Alexander sasured for this Colony for 10 years and with your help and co-operation serve Hangkong and its "As the Senior Unofficial people to the best of my ability," Member of Executive Council it Sir Robert declared. is my privilege and pleasure to of the welcome you on behal people and of the Unofficial
The Hon, Sir Tsun-nin Chau read an Address of Welcome.
Sir Tsun-nin said.
Members of both Councils al Hongkong.
10
SHEAFFER'S
Skrip Press Council
Backs Papers On Muggeridge
London, Jan. 22. The British Press Council tonight upheld the right of two Sunday newspapers to say that an article by Mr Malcolm Muggeridge, journalist and television personality, "contained a number of unfair, untimely and wounding_dis- paragements of the Royal Family."
The Council, a voluntary T- ganisation which keeps walch on journalistic ethics, was giving its ruling on complaint by MF
Muggerläge that the newspapers -The Sunday Express and The People had published -In- accurate and distorted reports which gave a completely mis- leading impression of what he wrole.
The article, "Does Britain Really Need a Queen?" Was published in the American magazine Saturday Evening Post near the time of Queen Elizabeth's visit to the United States last year and caused widespread controversy.
Not Justified
tho Pross In its statement Council sald it did not think Mr Muggeridge had justilled accusation against the newspapers, But it regretted that neither newspaper saw to quote anything he wrote to the credit of the Royal Family
.monarchy. and the.
The statement went on: "The Council believes the impression of the article conveyed by The Sunday Express and The People was honestly held and those right to put their papers had case that the article contained a number of unfair, untimely and wounding disparagements of the Royal Family,
That these occurred in the course of an article much of which was reasonably argued that does not affect the point The
the disparagements and
on gratuitous warning based the fate of the tussinn Line perial Family were offensive."
Mr Muggeridge had written, "There are those who And
the
and Buckingham Palace little to their taste." The Sunday
$1,000 FOR ostentation of life at Windsor DANGEROUS DRIVING
Express had put it this
way:
"He (Mr Muggeridge) says she (the Queen) leads an dstentatious and tasteless Bife at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle,"
Not Accurate
Women's
World Day Of Prayer
Christian women of at least 145 countries will take pari in the Women's World Day of Prayer, Mrs F. S. Temple Bald this morning at a com mittee meeting to prepare Hongkong's participation, held at the Dean's House.
Summarising the develop- ment of the world-wide fellow ship, Mrs Temple said it had grown from small proyer groups dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, women of different denoun tions in North America sent a Call to Prayer, asking for ano day for special prayer fixed on the first Friday in Lont,
and in 1887
Wemen of Canada and the United States united with women of Europe and in 1927 during the International' Mis- stomary Council meetings the greater vision of women of all the
world
the praying for concerna of Christ's Kingdom became the aim of the move- ment.
CHOOSE THEME
Sponsored by the Department of United Church Women in
move- the United States, the
Christian WOMET
of
The Council did not consider ment has been created by the
desire this an accurate condensation, everywhore. Now every year but commented: "If Mr Mug women of a different country are asked to choose the theme geridge puts come opinions in the mouths of unnamed persons and
order of prepare the he cannot be absolved from all responsibility for disseminating them"
"1"well recall that when, some three years ago we were told that you would be leaving us to hasbe Governor of Singapore, much as for your sake we were happy about your proelion, there was at the same time great regre for the loss that the Colony was A private car driver was going 10 suffer
by your
fined $1,000 or one month departure.
consoleri We then
driving for dangerous the with ourselves, however,
and $250 or two weeks lope that some day you might
for resisting arrest by refurn to govern us,
"This hope has now been Mr P. X. F. Leonard at
service. Kowloon this morning. fulfilled, and your appointment has given great satisfaction to
The Day of Prayer begins t In addition, the defendant, all sections of the community, a
Mr Muggeridge also
com- the International Date Line in only of You Hon-to, of the Mei Tai Main Sirect, was Cafe, sallsfaction born not
plained that whereas he had the Pacife and the first obser- our sincere appreciation of the
said the Christmas broadcasts vances are in Tonga, Fiji and qualities you displayed while in suspended from driving for five
of the late King George VI New Zealand. As the day pro- deteriorate it there was any the position of Colonial years. further delay in resumption of Secretory here but also from the The Police said the defendant were "funeral in tone", The į gresses round the world, new PRESIDENT werk by the strikers. fact that during your fenure of
drove his car across the pedes People had reported him as groups in cities, country towns ""funeral." The end villages join in prayer and Laichikok calling them Crossing in
40 hours, It Road on January 8, scattering Press Council did not think praise until after
this version did any justle,
the sun sets ends, os
over St the people crossing the road.
The statement <nded: "The Lawrence Island off the coast of A Police van chased the de- fendant who drove at high Press Council does not think Alaska about 30 miles from the
the considerable misfortunes of Arctic Circle. speed through many streets in Confident
which Mr Muggeridge com- his attempt to evade arrest
Zimmerman WITC due to tke The Police said the defendant Plains
minutes of the "We are confident therefore touched 60 mph and pedestrians alleged gross falsification but had read the
were the
of the previous meeting. It was un that with your previous know- on the streets had to scatter to
'de disparagements which he
nounced that she was going on ledge of Hongkong and
avoid being knocked down.
leave in Aprii, so Mrs A.P. experience gained as Governor When the defendant reached liberately put in his article."
unanimously elected of Singapore, Your Excellency's Fortizoa
The London evening news Kone was Street he jumped
Star commented Secretary in succession. governorship will enabjo
paper The from the car which was carry- Colony to continue the progressing several passengers.
tonight on the difficulties facing Commander Richard Colvilla, the Queen's Press Secretary, who yesterday told the Press Council that the privato lives
REFUSES
in
Should the strike continue that office you were at one with
Sir Alexander Grantham It is feared that food prices may
views as to matters of rise, and that
materials for your development work may be held policy and as to
generally. up-Reuter.
Washington, Jan. 22. President Eisenhower has refused to submit to the Senate Preparedness Committee cer. rain top-secret defence docu- ments reportedly strungly crl- tielsing the American Govern- ment, it was disclosed today.
The
documents had been zone would have any greater
Committee, asked for by the
Lyndon strength in maintaining security, headed by
Johnson Lord Mancroft, Minister (Democrat, Texas) leader of Senate majority. The without portfolio, said people in the Britai were naturally, con- documents ere two top-secret cerned about the dangers from reports on the state of Ameri-A planes flying over the country can defence and constitute n carrying hydrogen bombs and serious criticism of the Govern
ment, I was reported.-France- the risk of one crashing.
Washington, Jan. 22. Mr John Foster Dulles, the Secretary of State, accom- panied by top officials, complicated and the crew would left Washington by air all have to go raving mad to-
today for the Middle East gether to
He said the process of making Presse. the bomb ready for use was
and the Bagdad Pact Council meeting to
bomb over arni Britain against orders.
Summing up the risks follow- being a crash, he said a reallatie held in Ankara next | estimate of the very worst case Monday.
POLICE GUARD
FOR ARCHBISHOP
Los Angeles, Jan. 22. police guard will be pro-
PHILANTHROPIC today
PRISONER
A squad of detectives was assigned to meet the prelate
administration
the
Ite
trian
and development in all spheres, The vehicle, continued for a
commercial and social, which
past
real
Quicomo
After Mrs H.
DECISIONS...
Mrs. Templo thanked Mra of the Royal Family were being Zimmerman for the work sho Increasingly disrupted by certain and done. sections of the Press,
short distance
crashed and nguinst a parked car.
Several Police officers joined In the chase through the streets and the defendant was Intercepted by another officer.
While In custody he tried desperately to free himself, the Police said,
Mining Death
Toll Rises
Admiration
Decisions were made con- cerning the speaker, leaders. reeders and ushers at the ser- The newspaper pledged: "The vice which will be held in St Star says now that no Royal John's Cathedral, February 2 ustle-title will be found in ile at 3 p.m. Tea will be provided pages. No serial 'I Was Under-
afterwards. Footman At Balmoral', No Geli- tous stories of ulteged quarrels Services in Chinese will be
In various between the Queen and her dis- | held
Chinese ter, and Prince Charles will be Churches throughout the allowed the right of every boy Colony, A. service has been to have finachooting urinter | held here since 1947 and oach rupted by snoopers.
year there has been an increase
hava
the characterised decade.
*Your Excellency may vided here for Archbishop assured that all the people of In Hongkong will Khoren Peroyan, Primate goodwill
with gindly co-operate
your of the Armenian Apostolic Government to this end and Church in Lebanon, be- that we of both Councils will cause of a "veiled death do our utmost to give you the threat," authorities said support and advice that may be required in the best Interests of this communlly.
"These remarks would be in- complete did I not say also how on his arrival from Fresno. pleased we are to have Lady The Archbishop has been ora | Black with us again. The dulles four of the US to consecrate and obligations of a Governor's Doston, Jan. 22,
new churches.
sometimes lady are many, and
Paris, Jan. 22, For a Korean war widow and
The threat was reported in a heavy, but we are sure that she The death toll in the mining her two children, Hving mler-
will play her parl with all the catastrophe at Blanay, central story printed In ably on the Mediterranean island'
Gregory of Crete, Robert Perry
newspaper. In
efficiency and charm that we so Fraser, on January 15 rose to 10 admiration of the world. Let
them get on with the job."
Those present this morning well know." Stockport, Jan, 22.
Kolajlar, Los Angeles press re- Massachusetts, is
dead today.
Mr Muggeridga, commenting | included | Ms O. V. Eva, Mya Daniel Roberts thought he angel.
In reply, H.E.. the Governor, presentative of the American
An explosion of coal dust last nuing to Teheran for confer-) had a good excuse for falling to
the Press Councils state-} J. Anderson, Man E. E. Walldor thanked Bir Thursday in one of the mine 00 Every week, "Vacle Bcb," as National Apostolic Church of Sir Robert Black
Warn and ences there with the Shab of buy a licence for his television the family call him, sends them
America, said a publication in Teun-nin for the
gallerice caused scores of In-mont, sald the Onding "cante, as Mr G. Hope, Mrs. F. E
no surpriso:"
Jewkes, Mrs E. J. Hopkins Hon Persia and government leaders, art, but was fined because teil his pay pzeket, including Lebanon hinted an ailempt generous, words, "which he liqd| juries, but frat old was rushed He added: "It is woolly “The | trensucer," Mra M. Clark, hirs
Mr Dulles and his party are wasn't good enough,
would be made on the visitor's used to convey this welcome, to to the pit and most were saved. what he can cam by overtime.
Lady Black and himself. An offldal testlärd yesterday duo to fly to Ankara from
However, many of the injured conclusive, feeble and mis C. P. Cowherd and Mrs CA The amount isn't very much.life, during his stay in the US.
taken."—Reuter,
~!! Roberts, and data Ajanta 2
·He ex- Teheran next Sunday.
that when he asked Roberts about $1.35
· Bir Robert added that they and burned died later. Kalajian sold there was per day, but then, why he had no llence, he re- what the family don't know is runour of a $200,000 price had looked forward very much An investigation is full under plied: "The sot, has been run- thay Uncle Bob is a prisoner in | having been placed
on the
to this mement of return to a Way to determine the exact Printed" and published by PETIT PLUMBLY " for "and" ba ning quite well without one."---| Megachusetta State penitentiary. Archbishop's
fe. United place where they were so happy cause of the accidebt-France- behalf of South China Morning Post Limited at. 13 United Press.
and
Street, City of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong. ***France-Presse.
from which incidentally Presse.
The Secretary of State's plane was due to fly direct to Mar-
rakesh, Morocco, where he was
to have lunch with the Moroccan
Foreign Minister, Mr. Ahmod
Belafrej, tomorrow before con-
preis to be back in the United States, on, February 1.
Mr Dulles made no statement at the airport.Reuler.
No Need
Q.
guardian
Pres
"Our Royal Family are the ¦ in attendance, a Lebanese
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