THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1949.
UK Seeking
US A-Bomb
Seeking To Break
Monopoly
REQUEST FOR URANIUM FROM BELGIAN CONGO
S. Rhodesia
To Raise
Loan In UK
Salisbury, (8. Rhodesla,) Aur. 1---Britain .has arreed to Southern Rhodesia raising a loan not exceeding £15,000,000 the London market, the Southern Rhodesia Prime | Minister's Office announced fo-
night.
u10
four-year plan
Brussels, Aug. 1.-Britain is seeking to break This will go towards imple- the American monopoly on atomic bomb manufac-menting the
which Mr E. C. Whitehead, the ture by demanding a good share of Belgian Congo Southern Rhodesian Financo uranium ore, it was learned today.
Minister, locussed in London
wealth
The
amount will not include
during tho recent Common- The American five-year contract for exclusive Finance Ministers' Con- purchasing rights to the entire uranium ore supplyference, of the Belgian African colony expired on Friday, and Britain, according to informed sources, 15 pushing a request for 25 percent of the mineral in an attempt to produce a "home-made" atomic bomb.
Ex-Nazis Offered Big Jobs
In E. Zone
additional capital needed by the railways, nor amounts for hous- ng connected training scheme, which will be
with the air
considered separately.
The amount and timing of the tuan will be decided in accord- Britain holds a key bargaining ance with the state of the mar position. Tho Shinkolobwe ket and on the advice of the miar, which produces most of Bank of England,
said that the Congo's uranium, has 49; Another statement percent British shareholders, it fairly substantiai cuts in doline was learned.
expenditure were essential n Sourcen close to the mining part of the combined effort to union in Brussels said the
the Commonwealtit's cen- save British "obviously have some-tral gold dollar reserves. thing to say in the matter".
It was necessary to make They confirmed rumours that Southern Rhodesia's dollar negotiations with London were earnings exceed spending, but continuing. Americnu supplies
commerce and Industry would wenkel be
fully sharply curtailed until be
consulted before this bargaining was finished, they said, although the United making emergency cuts. Berlin, Aug. 1.-An Rant States is reported to have asked German Communist leader to-already for a renewal day offered blg pubile Jobs to old agreement. former Nazis American.
He is Waller Ulbricht, inltin-
of the for
two-year Indus trialisation plan for the Soviet
2011.
of the
The plans contemplated In- eluded an increase in the out- Tust of chrome and asbestos, and encouragement of American who are antk. SOLD "DIRT CHEAP" tourist traffic and American in-
Ulbricht said In an interview with the Russian-licensed Nacht Exprear that as "the aggressive
to
nation, a jist
pation troops.
La
חנן
to about 100,000 tons.
forces in the United States This source-sal the Belgians at destruction of the German
sold the mineral "dirt cheap" Germans - nation."
must longer consider the former party to the United States because they had no iden of its real memberships of individuală.
value when the agreement was They must consider tartend
concluded, before the first whether they were prepared | atomic bomb was dropped on
for co-operate
united Japan. They estimated that the peace and the total
price paid for 100,000 US$20,- subsequent withdrawal of occu-
tuns of uranium was 000,000.
Experts claim that the Con- Many people who were once;
of urankum active Nazis had changed their go's production views, he said, adding, "Not a constitutes 60 percent of
former netive Nazis are world's resources. doing responsible tasks in the premier, M1, Paul Henri Spank, Russian occupation zone today."has classified the Congo Ilgures Ulbricht's one qualification to as top secret, but experts es- yearly output employment of ex-Nazlstimate that the was that they must have proved is roughly 12,000 tons. United their pre-German attitude in the 'ress. four years.--Associated
few
the
past
the
dollar area.--Reuter.
SHERIFF
AVERTS
LYNCHING
FASTER
The first photograph taken in flight of a new American aircraft which is to continue research Into supersonle speeds. The plane, a Northrop X-4, is shown here above the California desert on a test flight. It measures enly 25 feet from wing- tip to wing-tip. (AP Picture).
LONDON
RACE RIOT
SEQUEL
London,
UK, Uruguay
THAN
SOUND
Letters To The Editor
LARGE-SCALE REQUISITIONING Sir-It is now apparent that right across the street. nothing short of large senle rc- There will be plenty of ob- quisitioning will meet the presections to my proposal. I shail ing requirements of the in-endeavour to anticipate some of coming Harrison. The principle them. of taking over isolated blocke of late and houses odapted requires an
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Directed by HENRY KING Produced by LAMAR TROTTI
TO-DAY
(A) "What happens to Railway's operations?"
Present Railway Administra-
the
ONLY
which is expansive enough Intion can be housed in a couple concept to ensure ample space of buildings opposite the ex- which can serve as a clearing tremity of Chatham Rond Camp depot and emergency barracks.
those already Sucti
-possibly from
space is pracilently non-requisitioned. existent at the moment, 11. though it is true there is no lack of virgin ground without, of course, sewerage, utilities or foundations.
to
to Can- Outgoing travellery lon and intand destinations can wait in the open. Freight can be loaded in advance into trucks and wagons under unrd, Incoming travellers will not object to alighting on the tracks. They are probably happy to be conveyed this side of Shum Chun.
few hundredi With freight a yards more or less by road makes little difference.
the
officials
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CENTURY-FORS
At 2.30, 5.15. 7.20 & 9.30
P.M.
PERHAPS THE OREATEST
OF ALL CRIME STORIES! Based on the revelations of Frank J. Wilson, Chief of the US SECRET SERVICE,
De maple bagle se
ber of vari
GLENN FORD
THE UNDERCOVER MAN
- NINA FOOTI
M-G-M prosents “EDWARD, MY SON"
with Spencer Tracy - Doborah· Korr
ALHAMBRANATHEATRE
TO-DAY ONLY AT 2.30, 5.15, 7.20 & 9.30 P.M. 1. ARTHUR RANK
presents'
"SARABAND FOR DEAD LOVERS"
A site does exist, however, 1. Two diably equipped Age.
for the coloured men and a white man purpose required. Requisition were sentenced to a month's im-ling of this site would probably prisonment, aml two other be undertaken without serious One informant estimated that. vestment.
coloured men and Ove white disruption of civilian and trade since the Balgo-American Increased cont exports to
men were Bued here today for activity. I refer to the entire uranium agreement was conclud-Northern Ithodesia would in- 10
offences Hainst The el in 1944, the Belgian Congo directly increase the Northern during
police site, yards, buildings, sheds and a race disturbance in covered platforma of the Kaw- shipped rearly 80,000 tons Rhodesian copper output, mak-South-East London on July 18. Inon Canton Railway from Star Colony have as regards Cus- (D) "What control will the hati
Tslimshatsui Two other coloured men were Ferry at of atomle mineral to the United Ing it possible for Britain to
the toms examination for incoming States, bringing total shipments cut her copper import from the committed for trial, ne for existing. Chatham Rond Camp travellers and
Chinese the allegedly assaulting and unlaw-leaving free the approach to Maritime Customs for outgoingį. fully wounding a police ser-Holt's-Wharf as at present,
and Travellers,
what about geant, and the other for assault-
If my memory
serves me examination of freight." ing a policeman.
correctly, some years ago de- The Prosecution charged that cision was or was about to be query is to conduct the Cus- TO-MORROW
The answer to the
passenger the second man threw red hot taken by Government to shift toms examination or the train coals at an officer during the
as soon as practicable the Rull-between here and the border disturbance,
which the
way Terminus“ at Tsimshatsul in either direction. coloured men were besieged in as far down
It might the line as Kai
work for a hostel where they live.
Tak in arder to open up badly mean a little more wo The Prosecutor said that a
but concerned, ન needed water frontage and sea would no doubt be more plea- hostile crowd of about 800 was
front. This project outside the hostel.
did not
Gunt for travellers-and just as cventuate probably due to
to the effective. The
and Angs incidence of hostilities. prison terms
As for freight Nashville. (Georgia) ́Aug. 1.
were imposed for assault, ob when not a minute must
Now,
ow examination this can be done and The acting A Nashville-sheriff last night
be in the bonded godowns at the using Insulting wasted, it would appear cer- Kowloon Wharf, Holt's Wharf, averted the lynching of a Negra striction
inin that Government can count etc. who was suspected of attemp-words and behaviour.-Reuter." ing to rape a white woman,
on the practical and effective A 40-year-okt farmer's wife
assistance of the Forces in the
If this scheme can be put into effect and reported that she was attacked
I think it can immediate rapid and by a Negro while her husband
Imple--I sincerely hope that no pri menting of a scheme, which has vate or commercial considera- was taking their three children
already found official favour.
tions will be permitted to thwart to Sunday school and that her
In support of this proposat it. It the G.O.C. can see on in screams frightened the Negro
append the following points: vestigation that
(1) The entire site is well and practicable. I hope he will: it is possible way.
Later in the day an angry
drained and already equipped exercise his authority to mob
to of white men began
with water and electricity, form on the outskirts of the
effect without compunction. Negro district of the town and
ing with its large verandahs, reasons that I have not thought
If, on the other hand, a Negro was drugged from his
Montevideo. (Uruguay) Aug. the station hall with
its ad- of through technical ignorance, home.
offices. grew to 1,500 and 1-The Uruguayan Minister of joining
canteens. he rules out the project us im- Industry, Fernando State Troopers, who had been wil visit London this month, solid nucleus for a large camp. 1 word to this effect through the
Farina, lavatories, etc. would form possible or unsatisfactory, New
set up York, Aug. 1.-New rushed to the scene,
for semi-offical quarters here ex.
(3) The covered platforms con rond blocks and searched York insurance brukers
orms courtesy talks on having uprights at regular in- would stop right
columns weapons,
away whal (Continued from Page 1) ported today that they were weat
venerin told the crowd newAnglo-Uruguayan meat tervals can be converted into might develop into wolle swamped with applications for
weather-proof huts by building these verbose Lord
First Fraser, the
and ineffectual The contract would possibly in requisite side walls of wood correspondence column new low cost infantile paralysis that the Negro did not fit the Admiral Sir Insurance.
woman's description of her ns- asked
60,000 or bricks no roof, foundations changes. Lord, has Patrick Brind for further re- New York has had 330 re-sallant and, explaining that he be for from 40,000 to
or drainage for possible tons of meat a year. could not watch
to worry about. commendations for decorations parted cases of polio cines July
In any event this suggestion water can mob action and continue
The his previous agreement call-Light and running w
ed to the men of the Amethyat.
Le conveyed
nay lead to others from of for an average
to each hut by 3,000 tons meat each
by public rostrum at a time when 35-year-old
using the tracks us persuaded the crowd
month.
but in Commander Company Introduced
conveyors we must all put our heads to- officer, Lieut.
a new
loadings reached 10,000 for pipes and cables. fortnight ago,
the Negro over to him.
gether to help solvo Kerans has been in the Royal polley
(4) In between the cover commodation problem that is The July total was about
and the Augusted tracks is an extra open plut- not merely pressing, but criti- Women's Royni tire family for two years. served in the
figure was estimated to The
be form which could be lined with cal. Company Naval Service, and their two-
6,000.
pre-fab huts. expanses Incurred in connection and half-year-old
|___Preliminary talks between (51 Alongside_-_the_-_lane) with the disease up to US$5,000 Pope's Vacation British Government experts covered track is a long line of in any one ease.
Vatican City, Aug. 1. The and Uruguayan officials took godowns, which would be OUTWARD MAILS The pices of many of the Pope will probably leave for place here a month ago. but readily convertible into
Food, 2,000 brokers handling the his summer residence at Castel since then nothing further had solid rooms. Peut-Commander Ketans' company's policies have been Gandolfo, in the Alban Hills, on been heard on the subject.
(0) Outside these, again, is mother said: "My son is carry
Thursday or Friday It is learn- Uruguay is meanwhile ship-another row of godowns abreast ing on the family tradition
on an the railway wharf, which are his father is a DSO and so 19
open-price basis, peading a new also easily equipped. his uncle. It is a great honour." -Reuter.
FCET,
AMETHYST
MEN TELL
OF ESCAPE
Irish
Sea
Americans Rush
To Buy Polio
Insurance
1.
born
The Continental
11
TC-
The mob
May Sign New
(2) The administration build- Meat Contract
pected, probably for
contract.
Casualty investigation at the same time of
to hand
June
tor.s.
Navy since 1929. His wife, who US$io premium covers en en-eased and most of the mob had 5,500 tons,
By dawn today, tension had
at Kertori
Mrs
daughter, live
Suspex.
when told of the aword today, said: "I am very
it is wonderful news,
DS
FIRE ON JAMAICA On Board HMS Jamaten, Aug. 1.-A big radio genera- for located next to a magazino. this cruiser enught fire
with steamed to a meeting HMS Amethyst.
The fire was brought under control in less than five minutes drills were being held for a rousing greeling for the sloop,
Most of the crew and officers lined the rails in a simulated programmes-Associated Press.
1-
ARGENTINE MILK. STRIKE Buenos Aires, Aug. Argentino milkmen stopped de- liveries this morning and soon afterwards workers in pasteurls- ing and other. industrial plants
sympathy. out in
Supplies of butter and cheese
Bffected, werd
the dairy Innralysed. | industry is in The dispute arose over a de- claion of the larger firns, faced with increasing labour costs, to
their dismiss
milkmen handle the deliveries, through concessionaires.-Reuter."
13
Japanese
and
Die In Floods
Tokyo,
1-Thirteen Aug. Japanese were killed and two were missing today in floods on' "Shikoku Island,
Central
Japan, where heavy rains in- undated thousands of homes, wished out milway tracks, destroyed
bridges and damaged crops-United Press.
.800
pays
A
all
dispersed.--Reuter,
forced to hire additional clerks, -Associated Press,
SIDE GLANCES
6-17
ed here today. Reider.
By Galbraith
COPR. 1949 BY REA SERVICE, WC, Y. BL, REG, UL. 2, PAT, OFF
. "I'll have it fixed up next week so the family can move in -
for the summer, but I'm staying in the oity-too noisy out
· here with all those frogs and crickets!”! -
ping meat to Britain
ugreement.Reuter.
CLASHES IN CALCUTTA
(7) With the removal of all permanent way there would be plenty of flat, well-drained sur- face for additional huts and parado facilities.
(8) The location itself is healthy and good breeze pre- valls, Quite a degree of open; grass ground and swimming
Calcutta, Aug. 1-Bottles were thrown and three people facilities from the jetty if they were injured today in a clash medical authorities approve the between two trial. Groups of workers in a pottery factory in water.
rail
(9) Utilising of the East Calcutta, which has been track right up to and alongsida reopened after a month's lock Chatham Rd. Camp would give out. The police arrested 25 ample extra space which would people.
be served with utilities from
have made two arrests-Reuter,
A
of
these
thia
for
inter-
Colour by TECHNICOLOR.
the
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"PASS ALONG, PLEASE"
surface mail to Unked Kingdom via Ports per HMS CARTHAGE will be closed as follows: G.P.0...Partola, August 4, 5 p.m.; Ileg., August 5, § KM.; Ora., 9.30 .1.
Kowloon G.F.O, Parcels, August 4, 8. p.m.; Reg., Adrust 5, 1.30 a.m.; ord, I am
Thir mall is expected to arrive at London on or About th September, 1945.
it is moreby natided that all MAJI services for Shanghai, Tientsin and North China are temporarily suspended,
Unless otherwise
stated ristered articit and parcel posts close 30 minutes earlier than the ordinary mail. If malle close before, 10 th, registered and parcel poste close at 5 p.m. on the previous day. Malls aro closed at Kowloon Central Port Ofice half an hour earlier than the G.P.0, closing times,
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Closing Times Thy Air Canton, (Kowloon CPO) 10 a.m.. pm. p.m.; (GPO) 9.30 am, 1.36 p.m., 3.30 p.m.
Swatow, Foochow
One person was injured last base. night in a bomb explosion in (10) From a military angle am (ord).
Bwatow & Amoy, 8.30 am. (reg); North Calcutta. The police the site has the advantage of
Kunming, Tal- providing Casy co-ordinated peh and Amoy, 130 p.m. mobility
landing
Manila, Guaro, Honolulu, USA and and Canada, & .. despatching troops and supplies Air Parcel Forts for Manila, Hono by road, rall or water, with air lulu and USA, (Kowloon CPO) $30 transport at Kal Tok.
pm; (GPO) 5 p.m.
Ordinary Airmail (Printed Mailers,
Radio Hongkong
ILK.T
for
At a very rough estimato I Samples and Small Packet Posis) for Calling: 1.02.uggest the following accom- Manila, Gulum, lionolulu and UBA a. Hong Kong "It's Swing Time: 8.30, Cantonesemodation would be provided Kowloon CPO) 4.30 pan; (GPO) B by Radio given by Mia Lee Wal immediately:
Lam # 5. 15. Lee (Studio): 6.80. Already bulit: 20 con- Jan Garber 'and fils Orchestra
(Studio): T. American Letter by
7.15. "From Meadow to Maviáíří 31 huts requiring walls
p.m.
Bangkok, B p.m.
Closing Times By Saa Formosa, via Keelung, 3 p.m. Japan. Ifonclušu, USA, Canada. Central de Bouth America via Ben Francisco (No Parcels for Canada),
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
Closing Tinies By Alz
vertible Huts for average
of 15 TUCA...
540
(roofs & Boor laid) @ 12 men
371
@ 12 men
132
am, (ord),
500
(reg); 10 am. ford).
1,344
3. World News and News Anaiyua 11 huts (foundation
Alistair Cooke (London Relay}}]
...London Symphony
Orchestra:,
7.30, "Down Memory Lane pre-
sented by Alleen Woods (Bludio):
(London Helny); 8.15, "Meat, the
Paragons (Etudio); 0.50,
the Atrauss Family; 9. "From the
Editorials" (London Relay): 0.39,
Weather Report; 0.11, Variety Band-},
Blue Danube The true story of Main Building
box from the Golders Green Hip-
散
podrome, London (BUCTS); 2,40, į The Railway Hall would al- Landmarks of Britain. The Lady of Threadneedle
Old
Streetrendy serve as a Mess Hall,
Awatow & Amoy, 8.30 8.m. {reg);
Okinawa and Japan,
Manila. 12.30 pm.
USA and Canada, 2 p.m.
0.30
Hollow, Tatpth, Swatow, Amay, Chungking and Chengtu, 3.30 pm.
Saigon and Paris, à p.m.
Closing Times By Sex Tortions via Keelung & Toochow
Talk by Howard Marshall (UBCTS);} In addition under canvas and 10 ..
Hothow and Pakhoi via Holow,
r
Macomer, 1 p.m. 10 Manila, Batavia, Sourabaya and
9.55, Chamber Mundo Recitalize additional huts the site could The Hunt" (Biozart) The Phithat thousand, men up to the end Quartels Quartet No. 1 in Brat probably take care of another
Cancert Playara; 10.40, ught of the tracks at Chatham Road Straits, Rangoon and Calcutta, & Variety, from Farid it. Radio News-camp extremity." roul London · Relay); 11.18, Was-
monia String Quartet: 10.20, Balón
The
Y.M.C.A. which
p.m.
Rabaul, Auriralfa- and New Zou- has fand vin Sydney, & p.m. (par, rag &
ther Report and Bummary of News:opened its doors to the boys, lord). 11.20, Close Down,
Starring
Stewart Granger Joan Greenwood.....
Flora Robson
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