THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1949.
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FOR YOUR SPARE MOMENTS
.MCKENNEY ON BRIDGE
This Difficult Hand Has a Fine Point
DY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY
ONCE in a while I find a hand
that in very good and yet so technicnk that if is almost impoo- sible to get it all in one article, Today's hand in an example.
i-have-irled writing it
times, but have had to give up, as the article beening either 100 confuring. [+]
long Today, however, I am not going I think #1 Is to try to clarify it.
от
a great hand and has a fine point in it also.
DUMB-BELLS MIDWEEK BOOK PARADE
DIFICE
CAN YOU SUPPLY US WITH SOFT WATER? WE WANT TO USE IT IN OUR NEW DIVING POOL!
WATER COMPANY
A SPY FOR THE USSR TELLS OF HIS WORK
HANDBOOK FOR SPIES, By Alexander Fonto
years,
English
BY THE
WAY
by Beachcomber
FOR THE BUSINESSMAN
Pound Falls
On Belgian
Unrestricted Free Enterprise
TILE meat ration for the Free Market Urged For Japan
reposed in a job abroad. He was to report at an address in St John's Wood, broken saucer on the kitchen The Even then he didn't know for table at the Manor. whom he was working. He had kitchen door Was wide
idea that it was Communist Party work but no one this
open.
(Museum Press, 10/6) LEXANDER FOOTE, who A worked for Soviet Com
With his back to it, the munism
for 10
was that, He was sent to Switzer-
was spearing a brought
In an ordinary land and told to meet a fegn seventh Earl middle-clasă
home. Inet" outside the GPO in Geneva.bit of stale bread on a broken There was no indication in his Later he learned that he was fork in order to make a pleco At that moment on early life that he would one day working on capionage for the of toast.
chormats dog bounded in frem run a part of the Soviet e USSR.
He found it During the plonage system.
war he worked the garden, seized the meat and mando of The Earl turned dimeult to find a job to sutt him, against Germany from the net-mund
and confronted "I work in Swiss territory, He moved from job to job.
Ho quickly was almost inevitable," he was trained as a radio operator picasant-looking stranger,
dog?" ha naked, writes, "that my early discon- and sent his messages to "The that tent, restlessness and desire for Centre" in Moscow. Few of his angrily. "It was," replied the
"but something new and exciting. "comrades" were Russians, Most stranger, would lead me towards the Com- were Europeans and some had himself now."
very long service as Soviet munist Party."
the Swiss attended Communist Party Agents. In 1942 He discussion groups and gradually police arrested him as he was he came to the belief that world sending n dispatch to Moscow. weight" Communism was the "panacea He spent many weary months in for all the world's ills," but had a Swiss prison, but was Anally
11e went
Poris to no idea where his idealism was released.
where he tried to get in touch to to lend him
Check Your Knowledge
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Brussels, Nov. 8.--- The pound today plunged on the Brus- sels black market to 120 Belglan francs- 20 below the official rate.
Immediately after the devaluation of the the "black" pound, rate was slightly higher than the official rato of 140. Last week it had fallen to. 130.-Reuter.
JAP SILK PROPOSALS
INTEREST
UK TRADE
Washington, Nov. 8. The Chief of SCAP's Anti-trust and Cartels Division said today that he believed Japan could achievo full economic recovery on the basis of unrestricted private competition.
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Jap Trade Mission
"There is no conflict between economic re- covery and freedom of enterprise and democracy," said Mr Edward Welsh, of the SCAPTrust Bureau,
"It is understandable that the Japanese are trying to re-establish pre-war trade
associations controls
for both domestic and foreign commerce
they are steeped in centuries of these practices. They do not yet understand that freedom of enterprise along democratle lines la their own salvation."
Mr Welsh is credited being a prime mover in the dis- solution of the Mitsubishi Mitsul trading arrociations other nonopolistic raminercial combines
with
and And
Japanese
Suet writes: ilcences fur By abolishing export trade it would be pos sible to export more gooda, rendy if the Importers were the
demand- pay
prices
the in with other opents, then he took | mi. Alternatively,
were lowered, Inort joined the Arst Soviet plane thee the prices
licences
be would
grant- to Liberation to By from Parta to
l. By raising prices you only against Moscow. for democracy While
In Won
Owing to the trouble he had export more if the buyers pay Faselsm
with hud
Swing
If they demand police, your price, Spain he was observed by mera-
which means hy of the Communist machines Alexander Foote's USSR bosses lower
prices, and he was sent back to Eng- considered unwise for him to lower costs at home, there is return to foreign service too still no guarantee that they will of land after two yours service, to
But eventually they de-buy what they don't want to at the Communist Congress at Birmingham rided that the time has come to buy. The remedy is for the
the proposals to stabilise the partment officials, the Attes da Congress he returns make use of this valuable agent. seller to keep on buy lag every price of raw silk drew the Trade Comision. For Eastern Low bar was told that During the war the Soviet Spy thing, until there is nothing of interest of the textile in-commission and Justice Depart-
fet fem a dangerous promisation
had been conven- for the others to sell. They trated against Germany Spy- will then be foreed lo buy back jdustry here today. but against
Allied nations
have you | had been dropperi. Bul ne bought from them, and as you | Japonere
Germany was defented in-l the
by that time the seller, you JUSA and Great Britain became can st
Drenees and how The USSI's "C
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In Bombay
Karachi,
Nov, 8. Tho
Japanese trade mission went to
today Bombay aurvey of textile
India.
for a 10-day conditions Ira
to
The mission will retur Karachi after visiting Bombay Delhi to complein and Now negotiations with the Govern- ment of Pakistan,
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of SCAP W. Adnres, Textile Division, lender of the Momanturu mission, accompanied by Mr S. an K. Fukumi,
four daya in plans to spend
Bumbay before going on to New
Delhi.
Mr K. Kiriyutna will remnin In Karachi i ilalson during the mission's absence.
Meanwhile, the iniarion was entertained at lunch yesterday by the Pakistan
Im- Textile porters and Exporters Asela- Hon. The zaciation's pre- sident, Mi Asmed Haroon, wel- the mission. ABSUTEC Torning them that the association would
said the Yushada toying to sunend trade nawalation central i do all #1 could to promote trade
relations and economie tlen.- ft.t Bw to re open the wny
Pete Pres. monopallen, bestis Hesture the ferrite "
men official It 15 understood that the
suggested that
He said he luped these talka Government corporation should would lead to fur they US notice be established to buy raw silk to Japon that the US considers
Jamin when the supply |
it imperative that pilvate enter threatens 10 be caressive Fanel to put the surgius back into pise and democratic painciples
the market when tha price further developed Threatens to NORT
Experts i thoroughbred fundattended of modern textiles | Government
Handsume that women like silk. Iron and eager to ensuver energ
though for call spriestly when it comes to
mylon appear? fo be eratu am! wood Tckings
safely preferint 1341 the lesling on fast corners
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which ore imag 11
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of th Fryday The sound of were the tears brought me from my betose World War ↑
On the supply sade, Japanese ju
huive
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12 winch ex- production resumes plains why there in matBeieri silk to meet both dortestke and the expart detrond
modum
Se having get into accHRE." of | Rejina de tensility on hair was to UNA, he "left the Russian sector
walkaul into the Balish opel freedom.
(Tomorrow - Recorded Muslej
bed."
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always be foleht YOUR BIRTHDAY
the st
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went to have my dłoner There very frontblad
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ballet prosta, ez. 194
13. Dimalt Felici varying, 135
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24. I do act like an Indian bandit
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27. Abuu Ben Adhem maw one writ
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Taide. (4)
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paradox (Olibert). P
A number of porpoises or whate
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Spruce. 14 U. Siandering, (9) A test tie in the artist's work shop. 17
8. The carpenter doubted it "
malds with sweep away all the
he and
could
40 Blog Ian opening the sluice gate
and you will soon spot it. (h)
19. Make a fuse of, holly does. 19) 10. Homo." Behold the Man.
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1. Bcholastic part of the suppleton.
21. Plurally and episcopally -
ciated with Bath, 145
29. flood frienda in the manuscript.
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CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE Anawers
1. Cargo that pays, freightage according to weight irrespec-
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tive of measurements, such cont, fron. 2. Jim Hawkins. 3. In Amazon, 4,000 miles. 4. southern Florida, Be Puro, bican, 0.hoto of Parliament, reports or papers, so named be cause they are usually enclosed In blue "covers."
Hours Knarf asked
**Isla It was Kharf whe found the Just hour was a block sleep
lime Hour and it had rolled the darkest cer of Mrs tuckin's Fortes.
reidled Mrs. Cuckon
eloven
212's Basic
"Eleven o'clock **** cald Mr Cuckoo
in "Look at the risks,“ suh
clock,"
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ON WAY HOME
New Hende legier Hit the UN
Deth). Nov 0.~~A Government Ascult Feini SCAP' trodder, Mr R A. Slecte, Jujau that such effort contrary te objectives of
1's
verzallon.
were
Associated
BANK FINED
Tokyo. Nov. 8- The Japanese
Monopoly, making
Togarco
, today Aned the Teikoicu Prire
1,350,000 yeo-about silk Bank back markets | US$2,700 for holding 645 cor-
tons of American cigarettes,
These
cigarettes were seized by the Monopoly's Tokyo flee last August, }</ presumably eust the bank about 1,000,000 yen-United Press.
By STELLA price Japan sone 20 percent
above the minimum
Prier Buctuntuns have been strive against Japanère posses- too often
exaggerated. giving |sion of American cigarelles be- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
rival tires the chunees they cause
It cuts Into its own pro- needed to work into the whole PORN today, you have dannt-
to be comfosible, held of women's wear the mighting ambitions
You know your table well spread and the Lalubdity shunald help the when people sleep" what you want and should go company pleasant, You have Industry to
after it enrly In life.
sense of il sharp
hurnour and now lost United Press, ukaily Never let yourself be discours
can And something to aged by opposition.
even in the mont 1 you sit amuse you back and let yourself be suc dreary situation. Having passed by others less talented, natural gift for languages, you you will have no une but your-
would enjoy some kind A self to blame
work which brings this talent
You will You are
enjoy essentially a person Into of netion and are dissatisfied travelling, also.
to know how Ittle going on if there is too around you. have Mas Curkon stepped mat a te Mi
You will be the money, but you often spend it Learn to bang must have one to get things started, You much too fast. and Razvit flowre at the face of it
she said.like nothing better
than To her consternaliun rolls off the table
un to it. Being thrifty doesu'l to Me l
mcan you have to be pur indeert She instantly stood up and colled | unravel a knot and get things it was saw tha
"Of
aid and cheerful and eleven as an 11
You have simonlots. You are also rather iny?
stnoothly. moving
affections valce that!
all the rare wani
ability of being able extravagant in your
plan things and inclined to be too change.
if you want marital This ability to get tionally things done should put you in happiness.
To find what the stars have the Best rank of managers,
star and read
Never Happened Before
Off the Tablo
You can't Imagine how happy
C'tarkas
ut in a ringglost
"It
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Th
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You
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make
on her Then she ran down on po estep utt ale wonhle to move to the affle, and from the back out and follow your plans ef- uble. Setile dawn a fille emo-
#ST Sue's o
door to the front door: "Eleven joy to do anything
Not ten o'clock! Eleven เลย
ma, o'clock' aver. never
Eleven-Eleven-Eleven happenses to hes before) o'clock To call out ten clock-to tell o'clock!" everyone in the house that it was ten netock when ins anyone with eyes could see it was real- ly eleven o'clock was dreadful. 1 was the most awful mistake Hut Curkoa living in a clock could even minket
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hour*** 132)
She was just a little late. But none in the house minded that ort all.
Mrs Cuckoo was very careful to put all the Hours back in they be- where the cupboard
Ing the twelve shining ones Mrs for the daytime, and the twelve
Fuckoo ered. "I've lost an hour! black ones when people sleep.
Rupert at Rocky Bay -26
the crab that Raitor caught." To theit surprise the old man gives a sudden start and peers more closely into the water. Why. bless my soul! You know what **This you've done?" he gasps.
The little pala and the old Cat lector and explain that "Rastus has The old come to say good-bye. man looks sad. Must be really 107" he says. "He helped you save my life. and i hoped that I should be areing # lot more of him." Then Rupert tells him About the excitement of the more
And look." he adds. this
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BRONCHO
BANDIT
BILL
perfectly marvellous. I can hardly believe my eyes." The little Iriends, state at him. "Oh, please tell us what you mean," uve Rupert.
Biggest For 12 Years
U.S. Estimate Of 1949 Cotton Crop
Washington.
Nov. 8.-
Kurn-
NEW PLANT
8. The Tokyo, Nov. slaki ayon Company has suc- ceeded in oblatning 1,410,000,000 yen founs from 15 Osaku banks to erect a new vinylon to fabric made from processed limestone) plant Iri Tuyne, northern {Japan.
How large a group you manage in store for tomorrow, select The Department of Agricul Part of the mency will also be will be determined by sphere your birthday of your activities,
Since good things
to improve the existing the corresponding paragraph. Lure today estimated Ameri- used
plant In Okayama. United crop at Press. of the Let your birthday stor be your cu's 1949 cotton you are fond
16,524,000 bales-the largest of life, you like daily guide.
in 12 years, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
want it! you wan
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)-Still somewhat
TAURUS (Apr.
This seml-Onal estimate is than Jast 21-May 21)78,000 bales larger
BCX.
Colton
Industrial Diamonds To
Be Dearer
SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov, 22) Your best judgment is need- A nurrey may be necessary month's official production, The
take care
of unexpeeled Department will make its uni ed today to cope with the un- to
from added 1stimate December.
30 expected.
arizing Changes
will call situation
responsibilities,
eslimate for important decisions.
'Todny's
compares SAGITTARUS (Nov. 23.
22-June 22) GEMINI (Mas
with last year's crop of 14,868,- tact in hand-000 bales. The 1048 crop was Dec. 22)-If planning trip. Uso extreme
д There is love ling all matters connected with begin it
the largest in 11 years. It today. and romance for you, too, if members of the opposite production during the previous
Exert caution.
ten years everaged 13.300,000 CANCER (June 23-July 23) bales.
In scene, activity adverte, A change
Estimates by officials indicate
Nov. 8.- The and progress now are in store that this year's crop will add limit your activities
Be moder for you. Take advantage of another 3,000,000 bales to Ame sterling price of industrial necessary matters.
offered opportunities. ate in expenditures, too.
23) rica's stocks of surplus coiton diamonds is to be increased LEO (July 24-Aus 21-Feb.
Cation reserves are expected to 20 to 30 percent, depending AQUARIUS (Jan.
Make sure be in the neighbourhood of 19)-A surprise la in store for An emotional day.
you know your. own
the type of stone. and your own attitude that
Be cautious in giving 8,000,000 bales when next year's upon will determine whether it is mind.
This was announced at pleasant or otherwise.
meeting of diamond pro- ducers in London.
you
to
or receiving promises.
VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)-- PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)-
to secure profits are in Changes
the air for Be aggressive
Go out after what you you. Surprising
news may now
Just guard change
your previously-made want and get it.
against overdoing things. Curb expenditures.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct 23)- 22-Apr. 20)— ARIES (Mar.
analysis of all Write or receive an important Make careful business communication. Your conditions before making any Once made, how- are likely to decision. personal affidre
ever, stick to it. be affected.
blans
Jackpot Advice
THE CROOKED, DEPUTY COMENS OUT OF HIDING
WORK, SLASH?
By Harry F. O'Neill
I. DETER
PINISH THAT YOUNG WILD"
BLASH THEY'LL STRING YOU US CER MURDER
crop cames in.United Press.
CHESS PROBLEM
By R. G. THOMSON Black, 12 pieces.
London,
The producers had previously announced that they intended to maintain the dollar price of gem diamonds.
For most
purposes the in- creased Industrial price will
Inpanese necompanied by two Expert left for Bombay tony possibilitica to explore further of boosting lio-Japanese trade.
Th
Bix-
delegation's Itniks with the Government of India ended yesterday with the departure of the lender, Mr A. B. Snell, and two Japanese whe emplined for Bangkok en route to Tokyo
Mr Steele and his group are
| expected to return to New Delhi in a few days to resumo cort- ferences -- United Press.
HONGKONG SHARES
The turnover
on the Stock Exchange thits morning Wha $504,748,00, Transactions and
noon prices:
BHARES BUYERS BELLERS SALES
DANKS
HK Dank .. 1475 1500
INSURANCES
Canton Union
HK Fire DOCKS, ETC. is. Whart
206 120
670 600
$30
N P Dock
200
110
Wharf St
Provident 12.20 S'hat Dock 0.00
36 ஏ
119
100
1000
124 1433 500 $ 0.70
100 G
13.70
Wheelock. LAND, ETC.
tik Hotel, £1.00
HK Land
Susi Land
Humphreya UTILITIES
Team
51
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5000 @ 11.69 500 up 11.09
100 1 42
100 B135
1120011
500 10.70 1030 v 17.
12
1000..17.
500 # 17.
1000 17.
1000 17.
500 6 12. 1000
17:
Peak Tran
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Star Ferry... C. Light (0) 1349
200 D
500 13.20
1000 (0) 13.30
2000 9 13.
1400 13.30
1300 47
C. Light (N) 10.10 10.40 1000
200
1000
1000
Electric
33 3316
mean an advance of 25 percent INDUSTRIALS
Cement In the cost of diamonds to Bri-
Rope tish industry.
STORES, ETC.
Dairy, The Increased competition Waleon from hardened' metals for cer- tain types of tools made it im- Lane practicable. for the producers
fo
Macao
Electric Telephone
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Crawfurd
181
COTTONS
Kwo
4.00
1000
2338-238
Exchange Rates
to maintain the sulf, dollar price for the lower grade stones.
The Jower price in dollars je expected to enable Britain sell processed diamonds cheaper than American competitors. In addition," since, awlög to du- valuation, the black "market in sterling in Europe has репе
Business was done in the local tically disappeared, Prilish uno ele exchango
market this dealers will no longer be at a morning, at the following rates disadvantage compared with Bierling pound, note (por E) 15.10 KtXR 2, continental competitors, who, .8. dollars (per 1)
PIC plastres (per 100), K--Ki4; 2, 10 predevaluation days, under- NET guilders (par, 100),
by acquiring diam-uçais (per, 100) others; 2, sold the British
cheap-aberlingUntied-Frrad.—- Dingapore:(Stralis),
While, 0 pieces. White to play and male in two,
Solution
problem:
1, Q3. I Kt Kts (ch); 1
NaQ5 (ch)ż RXRP (ch),
10
yesterday's
12,40
- 25.50 20.80