THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER
SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith
UN Agrees On Aid For Backward Countries
FOUR RESOLUTIONS GET UNANIMOUS APPROVAL
Flushing, Nov. 16.-The full General Assembly of the United Nations today unanimously adopted a series of four ra solutions establishing an expanded programme of technical as- ́sistanco to under-developed countries.
Acensed Of Spying
Data Louian Schafer, a former third secretary in the Unived States Embassy af Prague, who was recently ao- cused by the Czechoslovak belonging to authoritica of an anti-State expionage ring. together with other Embassy employees. Mis Schaffner is now working at the US Con- sulain in Palermo, Slotly
AP Picture,
BEA Reduces
Deficit By
Without dissenting | The British delegation bel'eved voice, the Assembly adopted that there were still certain sub- Jects which the Commission for A far-reaching programme Conventional Armoments could designed to spread the usefully examine, and for that world's scientific and, tech-reason Britain would support the:
tion,
nical knowledge among all Joint French-Norwegian resolu- peoples on co-operative basis.
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It authorised the Secretary Security Council to continue its General to call a special techini-study of the regulation and re- cal asistenco conference of Induction of conventional terested governments, perhapa ments and armed forces through as early as next spring, to ret
of the Commission. up machinery for the project, Declaring that Slates must and called upon member govern-
admit within Urelr bordera inspectors who ments "to make as large volun- international
the "facilities and tary contributions as possible to could have
freedom of movemani to verify the special account for technical
the truth of what hos been assistance."
It naked governments to "give published." Sir Alexander add- Union is not urgent attention in the problemsed. "The Soviet
or share prepared to sacrifice of economic development
of ila H- the smallest part vereignty In the Interest of
under-developed countries, with
due consideration to questions
of a mocial nature which directly ablishing a system of inter- condition ment."
economic develop-
Finally, the Assembly recom- mended that attention be paid to "auch questions of interna- tional economic and commercial policy as may influence the pro- cess of economic development,"
INDIA'S WARNING The Indian delegate. Mr DP Kamorokat, said India heartily welcomed The proposed Air Jarogromme but warned ihe
under-developed countries should not be considered by their more advanerd neighbours na merely potrafini svurces of raw materiais.
•Development 1.
bound to
take the shape of large-scale industrintisation in under-deve.
We loped countries
have to think In terinis of a mutually 'ro-opera'
*ive scheme of balanced economic progress all round
“ሰኔ
have outlived the dnys when a large mass of humanity a ready supplier of raw materials and relative new pro- is by selling their manuine- tures to these producera of primary cominodilles," London, Nov. 16. The Kamarakar said. nationalised British Euro-
£1,000,000
Mr
while Indta wholeheart
"the
He added that, would co-operate pean Airways Corporation edly in the programine,
of my coun- has cut its deficit by more present situation
especially with the new than £1,000,000 in the panty
problema Lacing us after the six months, ita new chief recent devaluation
may makr executive, Mr Peter Mase-it difficult for India to nunke field, told reporters today.
Atancial
contribution Mr Mysellelů sald that freight which it would otherwise have
liked to make."
traffic had risen four-fold in the year.
Costs per ton, how- ever, had
been cut by a half and revenue per employee had been more than doubled xince 1947.
Lord Douglas of Kirleside, BEA Chairman, said that the Corporation's fares to the con- tinent compared more favourab- ly with surface travel rates than before devaluation, despite In- creased costs.
to Vienn Air tickets
now cheaper
were
the
"NOBLE EFFORT" My Joaquin Elizalde, of the
the Aembi- Philippines, told thai the technical assistance programme wa "one of th Inter townrd noblest efforts national economie co-operation."
He said the basis of the pro
was "the necessity of #tamm more highly developed countrier to go to the assistance of less- d veloped ones to bring about ^ plan for a better balanced world
economy".
than second-class rall with a steeper.
Planned new BEA airlinera will include the 40-seater, four- engined Ambassador, which is und due to enter the London-Parts balanced service in 1951, and the 40- Viscount, which will the
enter
follow 14 months inter on services to Rome and Copen- hogen.
within
national collective security."
Mr John Hickerson (United States) anid that he would almo support the French-Norwegian resolution
The Committee then adjonume ed until tomorrow-Beuter.
McNeil
Tells
Vyshinsky
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bases abroad. Mr Vyshinsky salt "Britain-recognises her own mill- tary weakness, but is prepared o hand her country Into the sands of American military and air forces,"
PACT ATTACKED
in
17, 1949.
By Galbraith LORD PROVOST OF
10.4
"Sorry I'm late to got your dinner, but know they wanted to gossip about your change in jobs, oo i just outsat thom!"
Tory Opposition To Steel Bill Re-Affirmed
GOVERNMENT POSTPONES
NATIONALISATION
London. Nov. 16.-Mr Winston Churchill said today that the Government's decision to postpone the nationalisation of the iron and steel industry until after the general election did not alter the Conservative opposition to this measure.
"Should we be returned to power, one of our first steps will be to expunge this wanton, wasteful, and partisan measure from the Statute Book," he told the House of Commons,
With atomic bombs, he added. the 00 odd Superfortresses Britain equalled the fire power of 19.000 ordinary bombers.
"We know what they are sup-announced the Government's nosed to attack," he said, add- proposed alterations in the ing "Can anyone entertain the mad idea that the Soviet Un'on wants to bomb the British Isles, by any chance?"
Earlier, the Minister of Supply. Mr George Strauss, 44
Mr Vyshinsky again attacker the North me
Atlantic Pact And said that Western Germany was being "transformed into P springboard" for an attack on Russia. He quoted press reports of alleged negotiations for Ame- rican military bases in Cyprus. th Pacifle and Spain.
Me Браке от "North Pole operations" and asked "against whom are they directed"
M. Vyshinsky said that many peakers in the debate had s ferred to their fear of the Soviet 'Inton.
"If you
under COWET
to
are there
As if the
this fent-if you are ao nervous-T ak that you ask for medical This must, "in the long run dvice," he said.
What facts result in more general prosperity
the prevention of un Justify such fears?
trade, which we all Soviet Army con cro the often the слиза ol conn to attack the United
States.
Such an army does not international friction."
Mr Elizalde contended that upon he project was "based recognition one-ness of peoples of the worl
know
of the fact that the
over and
It was stated that helicopters in the level of their well-being might become feasible for the and livelihood rises London-Faris and other routes above the political difference
the next Ava or 10 which divide them." years-Reuter.
Ifo added: "Upon this lev:1 of daily life of more food for he hungry, more opportunitie for work for the jobless ever greater productivence: -we have found ourselves in completo agreement."
Bevin
On
Child Refugees
London, Nov. 16-The For- eign
Ernes Becretary, Mr Bevin, el ioday that he was preasing the United Nations lo take a close in'erest in the rc- turn to the'r homes of oblären removed from Greece by rebel forces during the civil war.
I think it is, one of the scandals of the age," he fold
SPEED URGED
The United
and
b3-
Sintes delegate Mr Wilson Compton, urged that internationat consultations gla immediately to lay plan for the programme,
exist."
ATOMIC BOMB
While the United States hod
Nationalisation Bill.
for
These would make the date the operation of the Bill October 1. 1950-after the general election—and that for 'he actual handing over of the industry to the State January 1, 1951 at the earliest.
The
House of Lords had to pass the Bill o refused originally framed when the date for the operation of the Bill was May 1, 1950. They contended that it should not he
passed
"My Marriage Is My Own
Concern,"
Says Seretse
Chief ain's The
no concern
He was giving evidence in o the Batement submitted
to
Serowe, (Bechuanaland.) Nov. 16. His
marriage to London- bon trost Ruth Williams, and the question of rights, are before the general election, British Government, Sereise
Mr Churchill said that
the Khamn told a special Commis- Opposition would not oppose the sion of Inquiry here today. Government's amendments and he thought that the House of Lords would agree to them.
(The House of Lords had pro- Special Commission investigat- posed July, 1951, for the hand-ing his fitness to become Chief fem hver of the industry to the of the Bomingwato tribe,
Sereise said he disputed the State),
Mr Herbert Morrison, Deputy right of the Commission to judge Prime Minister, replying for the on the questions of his Queen Government, said that Oppon-or of their children.
His statement to the Com- tion Members had tried to create despondency
Labour mission said: Members, about "a sad fate at
"I married Ruth Williams for love. the next election."
He added that he could see
dates.
among
the atomic bomb, Mr Vyshinsky no relevance between the Gov- said. It was known that sooner | crnment's amendments and the or later the bell would toll for use of the general election. the end of the monopoly.
The Minister of Supply, he "The bell has tolled, and added, had been forced by the tolled
years before the time "intolerable interference" of the hat was marked out by the House of Lords to alter the would-be astrologinis," he said.
Turning to the United States felegate, he added: "The Soviet inion finds itself in a stute which is the same, or perhaps etter than you. The Soviet "It:lon vanced in elence."-Reuter.
RUSSIAN FABLE
The Government amendments were carried without a vote.- Router.
is progressive and ed- Governor Clarifiesį
Points
Lake
Success, Nov. 10-Mr Hector McNell todny likened Vyshinsky, the Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr the CNAC and
to a serpent with
e
"I admit it was done without the consent of my Royal uncles, but I subsequently obtained the forgiveness of the tribe.
"I claim that the Inquiry has no jurisdiction to declare that Ruth is not Queen, or that our children will not be heirs.
"It is premature to consider a successor until the vacancy comes.
"The marriage and the ques- Jon of tribal leadership are domestic affairs and are no concern of South Africa.
"I am satisfied that the tribe is with me almost to a man."-- Associated Prem
Radio Hongkong
LK.T.
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Mr Compton pointed out that
CATC person; he resolution under discussion alled for a conference to raise the voice of a nightingale, in a
According to the Communist Funds for such projects through Russian fable,
Radio, the trade unions of the onations by governments. Ho Mr Vyshinsky Joined in the Motor Car and Bus Drivers in "aid this should betheld as soon chuckles which went round the Hongkong and Kowloon said in as possible.
Political Committe table,
their joint letter to these per Mr George Hekim: of th! Mr McNeil's fable went like sonnel: "We support you, and ebenon, warned that the pro- this:
all patriotic cruntryman wil the House of Commons amid gramme would fall to achieve
A scrpent sang beautifully also support you. At the sam cheers.
the expected results unless what found that the birds kept time, our strong fatherland will There"Brother Francis Sent Va
found 10 Anance
(A DEC Broadcast for School) Mr. Bevin Bald that in the were
So the serpent also back you up.
(BECTS): 0.70, Robert The Communist Radio Stated (Plana) and is Orchestrat
Ing'ex past year representatives of theconomic development of under asked: "Do yout
dislike my that 117 workers in the Repulse Demi-Hours Francaise, Studio): International Red Cross visited leveloped, nations.
World News and News Greece, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakla #We are told that · private
Bald the starling, "you Bay Hotel maid in their letter 17.00.
Analysia, (London Relay); 1.18, and Yugoslavia and corres capital will all this breach, but ing as well as a nightingable. to these personnel: "We pledge
Sports Preview. - RBI Philips. to support you both morally and studio) 7.30. **Take It From bonded on the subject with Red have serious doubts," he said. But our hearts trembird when
`your '‚' struggle | flore"=A. Variety. Programme "with Cross Soetetica in these countries "In most fields, private capital as you (ang we saw your materially in
Dick Bondley & and with those of Albania, is reluctant to tako evening. We enjoyed hearing you
Ang but
please sing a little agents."United Press.
chestre Hungary and Rumania.
Cantell. reasonable risks, and is particu-
Frank birther away from us."—Reu-
(ADCTR}; 8.00,
rom the Edi- But no children had yet been arty dubious of investments in 'cr.
MrEala". (Londan Relay): 6.10, returned to their homes from
Plane Believed Time Dance Musto by env of those countries, he said and new arrangemenle must be Reuter,
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London.
(Nov. 10 The Foreign Secretary, Mr Ernest Bevin, was: orked. In Parlia ment. Today how many United Nation Comm!itse, reparts he hotfimo to read.
The answer cams,
szprémotly.
the 'thoir, disiunce.
far-away lands, New concepts
ound to solve this difficulty." United Prosa,
·SOVIET PROPOSAL REJECTED BY UK
volco"?
"No."
Madras Cyclone, Death Toll
New Delhi, Nov. 10-The Loke Success, Nov. 18-ST overnment revealed tonight Alexander, Cadogan, of Brin'at nearly 1.000 persons were
against the Kuomintang secret for Nichola
Timmy Edwards, D.n.C. Revuo Or-
Down In Sea
under
the Dance Orchestra, of the. Buffi. [Belay from the Bible AudRorrim. Kowloon): 8:40. "At the "Opera”... Troncavolot, "I · Partweel" "With New York, Nov. 10-A radio, the Principals, Members of the message intervento hero" In-Monia and Orchestra, of La, Kee'a. conducted,. by Franco dicated that a United States Airplan
hione: 1100 Radio News Recli Force Superfortress was believed London Relay): 1018, Werther: Bes lost and chout to land in the sea nari: 10.18.Book Review by off. Bermuda,
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United Press.
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Or
EDINBURGH TAKEN TO TASK
"DEPLORABLE" SPEECH
IN CANADA CRITICISED
London, Nov 16, Mr Arthur Woodburn, Secretary of Stute for Scotland, today crossed swords with Sir Andrew Murray, Edinburgh's Lord Provost and his country's chief civic dignitary, over his statement in Montreal that conditions were “really grim” în Scotland.
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NEW SERIES BEGINNING
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Nov. 20
The Secretary of State, a member of the British Cabinet and himself a Scotsman, said, “I think it deplorable that a brother Scot should CANTONESE
go abroad and reportedly misrepresent conditions in his native land.”
Sir Andrew, who is visit | 900,960 will eventually be spent schemes ing Scottish societies in on the hydro-electric
now in progress," Mr Wood- Canada and America, told a
burn sald, Montreal Press conference The Lord Provost of Edin- that condiflons were "reallyburgh, speaking at Montreal. grim" in Scotland but that said that Scotland had no de sire to accept Marshall Akd there WHA A considerable
adding.
"In some respects we movement towards indus are ahead of our partner, Eng trini expansion and develop land, and wo are determined to ment.
take no Marshall Ald no long as we can help it"
Mr Woodburn commented today, "Scotland ከሲኖ never Commenting on this, MT been more prosperous in its Woodburn declared that it was: whole history than it is today. "obvious that Sir Andrew was Unemployment is vitunily non- existent and there are more Jobs than
there are people to All them.
not abreast of eventa”
was
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He said: "One of our biggest Industrial projects, the oil re Anery planta at Grangemouth, "While taxation is heavy in only a few milca from Sir Scotland and strict economy la Andrew's own city, in being PHOTOGRAPHS necessary, people are carning developed with the help of better wages then at any period Marshall Ald to the extent of in history. The health statis- $0,000,000," tics show children to be taller and beavier. Maternal &nid Mr Woodburn said that Scot- child mortality have been grent- land was economically linked ly riduced."
not only with England hut with been improved for the people.
He added that social fe had Canada, Amerien, Australia and
| New Zealand,
Indeed, and no one in Scotland lived
her prospert'y Inf the conditions of poverty known whole English-speaking world.
Inseparable from that of the before the war.
Moming Post and Hong Kong The population of Scotland was no longer being
"Scotland is a dollar-corner," shipped abrane to Canada and the Minister declared; "na Telegraph Staff Photographors America because of this poverty only in respect of exports like. and unemployment.
wool and
We hope whiskey. to carn
mill more dollars by the warmly
welcoming and shores
Americans and Cana- people are returning to the dians who wish to enjoy BOTTIL Highlands," he stated.
of the world's loveliest - scenery. "Dollar-earning apart, they will be warmly welcomed for their own make and will not "They have a 50-year affores and our hospitality
wonting" iation plan, and nearly £100,--Reuter,
"The
depopulation of ghiands" has slopped,
The Minister arserted that the Scottish people were filled with hope.
to
our
are on view in the
Morning Post Building,
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