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Vol. I, No. 36.

Monday, October 22nd, 1945.

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BLACK HOLE AT BUITENZORG "Terrible Slaughter" Of Eurasians In Java

200 DISAPPEAR

Saigon, Oct. 21.

Polico said to-day that 200 French citizens have din- appeared since the start of the Annamese uprising iT Indo-China. A poociated Press.

Test Tube Babies For Atomic Age!

WASHINGTON, OCT. 21. PRODUCTION OF A GENE- RATION OF TEST TUBE BABIES TO BE "ATOM BOMB GUARANTORS" OF THE FU TURE WAS PROPOSED TO THE HOUSE MILITARY COM. MITTEE BY AN UNIDENTI. FIED SOURCE.

The originator of the proposa!| would have the United Nations Organization produce hundreds of children through artificial in- semination. and they would be trained to owe allegiancy only to the United Nations. Fathors would be

Disorders Also

In Sumatra

BATAVIA, OCT. 21. THE DUTCH NEWS AGENCY, ANETA, REPORTED TO

DAY THAT AN EYEWITNESS HAD INFORMED ITS REPRESENTATIVE OF ACTERRIBLE SLAUGHTER" OF EURASIANS ON NORTH-CENTRAL JAVA'S COAST BY INDONESIAN EXTREMISTS.

DR. SOEKARNO, THE INDUNESIAN INDEPENDENCE LEADER, HAS ASKED PRESIDENT TRUMAN TO STOP THE USE OF AMERICAN EQUIPMENT AGAINST THE NATIONALIST MOVEMENT.

Aneta reported other distur-|ants and two were killed and six bances on Billton Island and the wounded in the clashes that follow- the Allied Command ordered a

ed. Netherlands light cruiser to the island

Holland's Hilversum radio, mentioning Sumatra disorders for tho first time, asserted: "The situation is quieter."

A British official at Allied Headquarters declared that in- donosiane have been holding 1,100 prisoners, mainly Dutch nationale, at Buitonior. đã miles southeast of Batavia singe Oct. 11, under conditions equall

those of the notorious “black hole of Calcutta,

A tonse situation is reported at Soerabaja. from where Swedish citizana bay

have telephoned their con-

President of the "Indonesian Ro

Doctor Mahomet Haita, vico-

nublic", forbase the use of the expression declaration of war" in a. statement published by the nationalis, newspapor "Merdeka"

statement added that the "Republic" did not agree with the outbursts of fury demonstrated by the people.

AMSTERDAM APPROACH

In Amsterdam fifty prominent Netherlanders- and Indonesians

EVERY NEW OFFICER TO GO INTO RANKS ?

London, Oct. 21.

The Prime Minister fe to bo anked by W. McAdam, Labour for North Salford, "if he has any proposals to make in reg gard to the recruiting of oleora for the military forces and if he will be prepared to consider making. compul- sory that there must be a qualifying period of one year's service in the ranks before attaining on officer's rank."— Reuter

SNIPING IN

SAIGON

1

SAIGON, OCT. 21. AN ANGLO-FRENCH COM- MUNIQUE ISSUED HERE TO.

CHUNGKING-COMMUNIST TALKS

Chief Of Staffs

Meeting Held Up

CHUNGKING, OCT. 21.

FORMAL RESUMPTION OF NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT" AND THE COM. MUNISTS TO AVERT CIVIL WAR AND UNIFY CHINA AWAITS THE ARRIVAL HERD OF GEN. YEE CHING- YL CHEF OF STAFF OF THE 18TH GROUP (COM, MUNISTS) ARMY.

THE GOVERNMENT IS PREPARED TO SEND A PLANE TO YENAN TO BRING HIM AS SOON AS HE IS READY TO COME TO CHUNGKING.

members on the ring the

questioning the Chinczo army,

24

General Yee is one of the three tion of six political groups) and

sub 12 non-party members. committed formed

Chou En Lai, who is to discon recont unity talks, to discuss this problem with the govern

*of a reorganizing and mont," is nxpected to fly to Yenan...

to make a report before the end The other two members are of this month and to return hero nominees of the Central Govern with General Yen Ching Yin. ment

Observers here bellove the great- Although formal negotiations est concession mido by Generalis- remain in a state of suspension, imo Chlung Kai-shek at the recent informal interim discussions are unity conference was postpone

"

in progress here with Gen. Chou ment of the national assembly representative,

Ea Lai, the Communist No. 2 mesting which had boon scheduled for November 12 far the purpose Chou and the contral govern- | of introducing constitutional ment representatives are trying government in China. to solve the all-important question of administration in the liberated areas, as the Communists chil their zonch of influence.

COMMUNIST CLAIM

WANTED ELECTIONS

The Communista. also wanted the draft of the constitution revised and new elections to the

tho

assembly to. Vogates

eettled.

· At the unity talks in' Chung selected 10 years king, the Communists presented a questions have not plan for appointment of Com

The biggest Communist con- munist vico-governor and vico ccasions at the talks in considered mayors in these areas, but the to have been their whittling down

demands for government objected. The govern of mont opposed what would have amounted to formation of a blog In which the Communists, by vir tus of holding the

the principal would exercise territorial, political and military control. per

army of 24 or : -20 divisions. The government, which originally set a maximum of 16,

Agreed to 20,

Poate nailer Communist concession

Had the government viulded on this question, it would have in effect so government quarters China with contend partitioned, the Communists dominating an area roughly between the Langhai railroad and the Great Wall

GOVERNMENT ATTITUDE- The government was prepared to give the Communists' important

Waa tan

an offer to withdraw different Communist forces. Lo positions roughly north of the Lunghal railroad, bat since this was vic- tually conditional apon Communias administration of the liberated

remained un areas the question ros solvade

POINTS OF AGREEMENT Among", the various points on which, agreement in principle was reached wore, firatly, recognition

Chiang termination of

Premier second or of ande

Prof. Sor Schermerhorn SNIPING, OF INDIAN, TROOPS basis of Individual ·' qualisation and of political, tutelago pres

saying "the signatories urgently request that such consultations can be made with the Indonesian nationalist movement, and second-

A: United Nasul in Batavia asking that 15 of

scribed by Dr. Son prepare China for constitutional different parties in China; fourth. ly, rolease of political prisoners ↑ other than proven ; traitors ---- Associated Press.

tions leaders and mothers would DUTCH VOLUNTEER. FORCE that everything will be deno to Gurkhas of the area to the north nominate officina deh me kry, demoorney; thirdly, legalization of

be women of finest eugenic quali-

Lica

The children would become cus- todians of the atomic bomb.- Associated Press.

VOLUNTEERS TO STAY

LONDON, OCT. 21. FIGURES. MADE AVAIL ABLE AT THE WAR OFFICE SHOW THAT 30,480 MEN AND WOMEN HAVE VOLUNTARILY DEFERRED THEIR RELEASE FROM THE ARMY TO SERVE FOR A FURTHER ONE OR TWO YEARS OR UNTIL THE TIME OF GENERAL DEMOBI- LISATION.

their group be evacunted.__*

Dr. Soekarno asserted to radiogram to President Truman that some Dutch troopa fighting using American arms, munitions and trucks. He said the Dutch recruited the men from prisoner of-war camps and from Eurasian Tanks.

in the Netherlands Indies are

auspected owing persons

.

Ho alleged that these troops are terrorizing the populace, shoot- ing at innocent passersby and kidnaping and

them. He also charged they were rebbing.

"Protests have been made to Allied military houdquarters with- out

Dr. satisfactory results," Soekarno said. "I appeal to you Se please to stop this infringement of American neutrality and order: the immediate discontinuance.”— Associated Press,

Burma, Oct. 21,

are atmosphere of mutuai Standing whereby.

the

Ne therlands and Indonesian blood will be prevented from flowing in the struggle of people against people which many Indonesians see as struggle for freedom and justice."-Renter.

Washington Talks Reach Deadlock

WASHINGTON, OCT. 21... THE ANGLO-AMERICAN TRADE

FINANCIAL AND TALKS HAVE REACHED: A

DEAD LOCK AT THE HIGHEST

As Gurkha troops to-day, com- In the period up to August pleted 31st. 1946, 14,799 army officers third the occupation of Semarang, and 11,446 other ranks, a well headquartere

of Java, the S.E.A.C. LEVEL

announced that ag 722 and 2,803 other ranks of more Dutch and French troops tions have been in "accret session, The top group of both delega the

A.T.S

and 517 nursing will be drafted to Java and Indo- four days now, without reaching officers and 272 V.A.D. have China and to Far East treablo an agreement. Great efforts are, volunteered for further service.

It is understood these figures are increasingly clashing with the

centres where local nationalists however, being made by both sides

to

the will

show

to: a large increase in Allied September.

: conclusion.pk no arte! A cable Pation troops." They are exclusive

Д

from the Associated negotiations" W

learned

od authoritatively financial aid,

Correspondent that moth

methods of ̧··

geven thousand other ranks and at S.E.A.C. 2,700 officers who have entored said, &;

plan is now being worked marcial polley, are the cause of the regular army during the war. out which will enable the Ditch the delay which has rut the -Reuter.

and French authorities to aseme negotiations' time table completely full com

control of these countries. out of

TWO KILLED

of thirty Press India Spatartunto-day rather than differences over com

Vienna, Oct 21.

The Allied Council yesterday granted recognition to the pro visional government of Dr. Karl Renner and approved its oxten- sion of authority to all Austria. Associated Press,

Joint

British officials are confident From Batavia it was reported that, with good will on both eldes, that Semarang in the middle of the present deadlock can be over- the lalunds along the coast line coma-Router. was quiet to-day after its occupa tion. The Gurkhas had a hostile reception from the locul Inanbit-

Sharp Clashes In Shantung Reported

Odd Episode

GUARDING THE ARTESIAN but was against anything that WELLS IN CHOLON OCCUR. suggested Communist dictation qu

this

acore. It did not want: Com- RED LAST NIGHT. house-to-house

search by munists to establish be

pakilular Jobs in special province of Saigon yesterday produced

political con- quantity of arma, and a consider

Creation able number of Annamites were sultative council was agrood upon In the Chungking unity:talks but arrested.

Last night, there was very heavy excluded from the council juris sniping, with light machine-guns diction is the question of admini. and rifles, of the Gurkha troops stration, roorganisation, and na holding the Bridges over the River tionalization of the Chinges army. Chy but it was silenced by artillery HOOT FOINT. fire.

Parganas BAZNOTE - Prestion is, whether,

The steamer Vale do St

"do Strom the council is to be composed.

bourg," carrying, marò troopą) of | 25 or 34 member. If th the Socond French Armoured lava 30, observers Ecra bélievo It Division, arrived yesterday at will have six representatives of Saigon..

the Kuomintang, air of the Com- There is nothing to report on munist party, 12 members of the the French sector-Renter

new Democratic league (à federa:

Bitter Fighting In Caracas Revolt

ARMY

CARACAS; OCT. 21., REVOLUTIONARY ELEMENTS, LED BY YOUTHFUL,

OFFICERS, HAVE SEIZED VENEZUELAS LARGEST ARSENAL AFTER A SWIFT AND BLOODY COUP AND THEY CLAIM THEY HAVE ENOUGH POWER NOW TO SMASH A COUNTER-REVOLUTION,, ARY FORCE REPORTED MARCHING ON THIS CAPI- TAL CITY. here at

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REVOLUTIONARY JUNTA

London's Cab Murder Mystery

LONDON, OCT. 21.

· IF " FRANK"` EVERITT, EX POLICET SERGEANT, NEO TURNED JA TAXE DRIVER AND WHOSE BODY WAS FOUND BUNDLED INTO / PUMP

ON LAMBETH HOUSE BRIDGE ON THURSDAY

WHICH

THAT

JEOPARDISED.

KNEW SOMETHI FREE- DOM OF HIS KILLERS LIKELY

SOMETHING IS NOT EVER TO BE KNOWN

The policé la unahla to and any thing among his pagers which will help them in their

inquiries. There Hittig domit, that Everitt

known among his colleaguea, na

dukot-did coma into

All sorte

his work Westen 201

IN CHARGE OF THE VENEZUELA GOVERNMENT, or carried fares. Erom hotela,

WAS REPORTED. YESTERDAY, ALTHOUGH IN BC GOTA, COLUMBIA, THE LOYALIST, SAN CRISTOBAL

· RADIO WAS HEARD TO ANNOUNCE THAT PRESID..

·ENT MEDINA'S TROOPS STILL WERE FIGHTING STREET BY STREET IN CARACASO

ight-clubs and bottle parties, ho picked up scraps of useful in- formation about black market deals and disposal ét stolen goods,

As an ex-polieb man hoolice

teaming mig en A ADAMAKA

on such information to the The rebel military junta

ost of those killed and wound the claimed that seizure of the od in the first day 'c, violenou were

Maracay arschal gave them powerowe calibre antematie-aro

Armed volunteers now are back of the 1 head with a smal

enough plaries; tanks and artil-Perhe junta, which, has stamped airing in West lery for its troops to suppress steel any pro-demoratio, said any resistanco...

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would respect all contracte The Junta reported the the constitulimial. London, Oct 21 strongest resistance was especially the ou

countered by from troops led

While P.-J. Rush Costermolizer was standing by his armon Piccadilly", Instegeningi, a man naked" for the price of Ruth got talking!le

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End and in

his

where district

cab, wau found abandoned.

Ho was shot outside the ca! ugh it would have boor gay

with

through

for killera, toyahoot i him through

H.K. Dollar Quotations

by Leon Jurado, president of the funta sald it would support the communicating window, while they state of Passa Hajarasti- the United Nations postwar | he was sitting, at 'the whool- mated to have 5,000 món in Ule efforts and urged "clone relaison Reuter, The mish disclosed that he was west of Caracas.

port of Core, 200 miles north ship with the United States and CHUNGKING,, OCT.: 2137a BITTER CLASHES BETWEEN COMMUNISTS AND CEN-

an escaped Gerinin prisonat

Caracas confided that he got out of The Junta announced it would chan TRAL GOVERNMENT TROOPS MARKED THE OC

Caraca by-burrowing under a Tence. send Pianog, and tanks against anrious moments and Ruphi offeródy the Gobanánizs job 16th, anlon, this surrendered airmishes becurge CUPATION OF SHANTUNG PROVINCE WITH HEAVY CASUALTIES ON BOTH SIDES, GOV. HO TSU A

baxkinana when two The Tachirpy litradley Tanks" and "armoured-ukrETITA YUAN REPORTED TO-DAY, y g

polled offers Amtrenched he told Pores eoriques as marching Guard' groups, word still resisting Force under Gen. patrolling the streets: National thent

his7:34 asaistaat was Lopezy HE SAID THE COMMUNISTS WERE ENGAGED IN SABOT- Germani. They arrested the Gar toward Caracas plant night in the Eastern pas

AGE TO COMMUNICATIONS LINES IN THE PERIOD

MEDINA

IG the city- BETWEEN THE JAPANESE SURRENDER AND THE ARRIVAL OF. THE GOVERNMENT TROOPS, WHO HE

34 himself was SAID ARE NOW IN POSSESSION OF MORE THAN 40;

* Bahting with his ou CITIES, MOSTLY ALONG THE TSINGTAO RAILROAD! Ho Tsu Yuan, who was horn j its 40,000,000 inhabitants, was in Shantung... and educated In relief for tons of thousands of America, accused the Comes caught munista of putting up a fight Communist andiam. But the most everywhere the government urgent probleni ha troops went.""

wald, was to

the truo prestar communication/ and get

factéries and othe antorprisene into

Ho aald tome of the skirmishes reached the "pitched battlo" stage.

two

productiv He Wald choos

end during their bocupation poured 10,000,

Ho referred to the Communists ha "bendits and atrused them of having destroyed the Poohan and development of Shantung Talumnis Chlowsin coal mines and the Nant num miner-arid rother industrien Ing Aluthinum minorca via debito Bald the Aluminom surows ifa wald one of the most press of Shantung aro: almost limitless Ang probioma in Bhantung, with Associated Press:-

CANTON RAILWAY TIME TABLE

doren

Stálés

State which have mifta tion and, have preslaced

fine the

Abregular train, sorvico on the Chinese bastions of the Ebeloon- Canton Railway has now been established betwsonal Sha Tau and

Long Way ndi: Quicker

of

tion-tara) cutlery

stion in The Umbed States Embrasy reported thatittel building chorong i as donati:200.fimes by machinditrum antirifle bullets wärterday, bilh no

reaches Shumchun, at 6.p.ms/There Janin or warskorpported

Gha Taugat::7,80, .murat.Supportefrir brettsarevólutions Ides £äster train that lowven: Ultime homem chun at 8.67 pm. And should reach Canton at 7p.m.

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of. Caracas.

Age Weahington, Oct. Threa

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