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Don

Iddon's Diary

This is a transatlantic diary. I Was a passenger on tho Quean Mary, which has only just docked. I offer a story of the trip.

of the

French "astronauts" are planning to be the first men in the moon, so scientists at a Sorbonne arty (Párin) conference said on Monday, Hera Harry Harper, who for 40 years has been an authority on flying, tells you what Brith scientists are doing about it, and just how the -apaco-ship will make this journey into outer space.

ASTRONAUTS DESIGN

THEIR MOON-PLANE

In

They will then be able to cm- ploy as a form of brake the nain power discharge through the rear nozzles of their rocket, which has previously been driv

Just before the war the Bri- tish experts were working on a design for a moon-flying space- ship. This was to have been a huge tubular rocket weighing ing them forward. 1000 tons, with a domed head In this way they will gradual- containing a control chamberly reduce speed, and make their for the crew of three,

etern-firat landing the moon

The Imperi, sive personality of Sir Thomas speclium and the strange mission to England of Dr. Frank Buchman, pulpiteer and

A group of engineers, from the earth's gravity. potentate of the Oxford Group,

chemists, metallurgists, wireless the second it will be coming are really responsible.

experts and others have banded within the pull of the moon's We intended to lenf on the sun-themselves together in a great gravity, and will have to begin decks and idle over gin rummy, adventure.

to low up so that it will not but this voynge

Queen As members of the British crash headlong on to the sur- Mary made news and that, ut Interplanetary Society their aim face of the moon. course, is our business.

In this second stage, the crew Dr. Buchman's presence aboard is the conquest of space.

First they plan ship became known when we were

to mend alwill, by the USC of certain man-carrying rocket two days from New York.

to the auxillary rocket tubes with First it was noticed that there moon, 239,000 miles away. This which their vessel will be fitted, Some time today the results,was an extraordinary number of

would be followed by voyages manoeuvre it around, a few should begin to come in from the earnest young men, carrying mo-

to the planets Venus (26,000,- degrees at a time, until it is first democratic elections to be ral rearmament

milen boots and pampa-000

uway when it is pointing stern-firec to the their Arms, in the nearest to the carth), and Marg | moon. held in Italy for more than 20 jets under

lounges and on the decks.

(36,000,000 miles). years. Yesterday, 28,000,000 Then there were half-hearted Italian voters were invited

attempts to away one or two pa choose from the lists offered by sengers to become moral rearmor

era themselves. 56 parties 573 men and womca to frame the new Constitution of the new state. At the same time, the electors were asks to declare' by referendum whether they wish- esl the new Italy to be a monarchy i or a republic. There are too fer known factors to permit, of any;

the passengers, trustworthy forecast of the out particularly Army and Navy of

Political ile, so recently cers and businessmen, who had cut loose from the moorings of secured passage only after strenu. ous efforts. pleas and string- dictatorship, has nad: no inst an-

pulling. chorages. There is a strong in Many had left wives and chit. istinct to go with the tide, to foldren in New York because ne-

low success, and an incalculable commodation was not available, number of electors will have, Achievement of Buchman ant voted not for the cause which has bins is regarded as a major feat. that of fuel. To thrust a man-ed is for

the Buchmanites in getting ca- convinced them of its rightness, i but for the one they think will win. This unknown factor is more powerful than any of the

cone.

known ics. On the suria.r public opinion appears fairly even- ly divided betwcen Monarchy and Republic and between Centre and Left in politics; but no one can gauge the undertoy which may be swinging the masses of undecided voters into one camp or the other. Rejection by the

Finally, inquiry produced the fact that Buchman, the leader, was aboard, with 100 of his followers-70 British and Canadian, 30 American all bound for England, intent on a new crusade.

News jolted

The answer seems to lie some where in the files of the Ministry of War Transport, the US. Stat Department and the British For-

vin Ofice.

Sir Thomas Beocham

"Sparks"

He throws off sparks and is wired for sound and fury, but his views rate attention.

- Most of its weight would on a special chassis with which have been represented by the their vessel will be fitted. This immense fuel load needed to will have shock-absorbing legs. I carry it on its out-and-return on which the rocket will stand lunar voyage of 480,000 miles. after its contact with the moon. This whole scheme is being This same chassis will also reviewed now in the light of

serve as a launching platform all our

Intest knowledge, in- when leaving the moon on the cluding, of course, data avail- return to the earth, able from the big V-2 rocket.

For the final earth landing. on the completion of the voyage One of the chief problems is home, one idea being consider- the nose compart- carrying rocket up through the ment of the rocket containing earth's atmosphere against the the crew to be male detachable, pull of gravity, and on into and for this front section to be outer space,

you need a fuel wafted down to a smooth land- developing enormous power and ing under a very large para- yet, of course.

chute, which would not ontalling

be housed in the nose, prohibitive weight.

While they are ent and about on the moon, the astronauts will helmeted "space-suits," something like a diver's, but ighter and ensier to move about in.

It is here that atomic energy. when adapted to rocket pro- pulsion, should be the answer; to the Apace-ship designer's

wear

Un Hollywood: "A universal | prayer. disaster compared with which Hi- Giving concentrated power ler, Himmler and Mussolini are of something like a million i As there is no air on the

French of their Leftist ConstituFilms are ruined by their con- available hitherto, it should en-

trivia! and flooting incidents. times greater than

an

tinued distortion of American lite

anything moon, these suits will be fitted with special breathing ap-

and still

cameras,

On Art: "All art in Amerienable all previous designs to be paratus,

The moon fliers will have in simplified and improved. a gigantic racket run by unscru-

The day is coming

machine scientifically- pulous men

when their for unhealthy w tourists will be able to enjoy chosen energy-producing foods, men.

On Imperialism: "The United with every comfort the thrills movie. State is far more imperialistle of a weekend cruise through geological hammers, and instiu- than Britain."

space in nome giant atomic-ments for exploration and sur- driven vessel,

vey, and test tubes for bring- Every aspect of space-shiping back-specimens from the

On Frank Sinatra: "Sinutra has an unpleasant voice, bu, al least he has voice,"

On himself: "I am a genius."

Cabin War "Grim"

Nothing sensational after Beecham and Buchrann. Shipboard conditions were stil

long way from peacetime Stand

ards.

Pants, Playsuits, Sunburn Cream

I've crossed the Atlantic 11 imęs ant it was by far the most tranquil crossing..

Lured by the au

navigation is now under tech- moon. nical review,

fuels. With

What about the effect of such speeds on the human body? Here the answer is that it is

not maximum speed that mat-

nations, with

a

on an international basis from volunteers of suitable physique. and technical -alti)!.

Pope Orders Vote Right

tion has produced an answering swing away from the Left it Italy. The abdication of Victor Einimanuel and the a.cession of new King with a popular consor and a family of attractive chi dren has given a fresh impulse 10 Monarchical enthusiasm. But no- body can say how deeply thuse in fluences have struck among the

Scientists hope to maintain mass of voters who do not attend

It is calculated that a lunar regular communication with the | political meetings or fleck to cheer

But Food Good.

rocket would, on leaving our at spaceship crew by ultra-short- Royal appearances on the palace

jmosphere at a height of 200 wave wireless. halcony. The thuidity of puntic

The first Junar expedition Also on the passenger list were: miles, attain a speed of 10,000 opinion is reflected in the uncer Dr. Arturo Selmabel, the pianist;tions are for vessels driven by favour a coopemlive effort by miles an hour. Those calcula- would be costly, and many now tainty of those who are trying to George

Eyston, racing driver;

the great atomic influence it. None of the politi author Cecil Roberts; Sir John existing rians seems confident of success. Dashwood and assorted Govern power they should be higher pioneer space-ship crew chosen Even Victor Emmanuel's abdicament officials, financiers, chairmen still.

and presidents of British and tion is being discussed in a way American companies, which shows that its erfects battle the prescience of politicians. It The Undersigned have reappears to have given a psycholo

instructions from the gical buest to the Monarchist a

ters. What does matter is the Custodian of Froperty to sell by cause; yet there is no practical Our cabin was grim ffter the factor of acceleration. If this change in the situation, since the panelled magnificence of Sir Tho- is too violent, physical dis-

comfort or injury may follow, "1 withdrawn" and no intending salmon, bluefish, old King had already "irrevocably a Beecham's stateroom.

Food was good: Beef, pork, But experience in aeroplano |

duckling, chic testing and combat flying en-

Vatican City, June 2. supporter of the Monarchy would ken, steak, hamburger, excellent sures that, when leaving the Pope Plus yesterday told the have believed himself to be vut- bacon, egga, kippers, fresh fruit, earth,

a space-ship will aot Italian and French voters yet The Undersigned have reat the premises of Godown No. ing for Victor Emmanuel, The ke cream-but not all at the same exceed acceleration figures again that their decision at Sun-

instructions, from The 12 of The Hongkong & Kowloon chagrin of the Left Wing Press time.

which can now be indicated. day's elections was the simple Custodian of Property to sell by Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., when the abdication was

Afterwards in full flight, the choice between "the champions nounced showed that they feared

crew will be just as comfortable, or the destroyers of Christian whether their speed is 10,000 civilisation." its effects. Yet responsible Re

or 20,000 miles an hour, or even j

Not once in his 20-minute 200 LOTS OF MISCELpublicans argue that the abdica

more.

addess, broadcast to the world |LANEOUS GOODS, comprising: tion was such a barefaced political

The machine in outer once did the Pope mention Commun- manoeuvre by the Monarchists

will be subjected, on one side, ium by name, but there was no that it would throw millions of atrutted on the decks, lounged into fierce heat from sun, and, on doubt to what he was referring. votes on to the other side.

deckchairs in pante, pantaloons, the other, extreme cold. To pre-Ho declared the elections offer- becoming ed, on the one hand, "the ab- Nor are the party programmes trousers, playsuits, rompere and vent one side from

Stute holding a safe guide to the outcome of the cordurous, drenching themselves too hot and the other too cold,solutism of the

with annhurn cream and oil, one remedy being considered is all the levers of command of tho referendum. To accept such a

Only political views I heard to make the vessel rotate very political, social and economic guide would be to forecast a big were those expronged by a passen-slowly as it flies.

machine, for which men, living majority for a republic. Of the for, who had not been to England This movement would be so creatures made in the image of three largest paties in the coun- who were mainly for Labour, but would be felt by the crew. The adaption in the very life of God, for some time and by the stewarda, slow that по inconvenience | God and participants through try two-the Socialists and the aid that a lot of voters were rotation would also bring into would Communists - proclaim

inanimate them getting disillusioned. selves' solidly Republican. The Here are some items picked up play centrifugal force, produc-wheels."

ing a form of artificial, self- When the Catholice of Pome third, the Christian Democratic below and above decks:

Winston Churchill has agreed contained gravity or feeling of go to Church today before vot-. The above premises will be party, showed a substantial Re- to write the foreword to a book weight for those in the control-ing, they will be given coples.of open to inspection on 3rd and publican majority on a recent con- on Cunard ships during the war, room, thus compensating for the address. 4th. June 1946, between 10.00 ference wate.. Even the Liberal ile probably "The Queen's and lack of any true gravitational a.m. and Noon

The Vatican's printing presnes and between The above premises will be 2.00 p.m. and

has a strong Republican ele Their Connorts." I suggest "The force while traversing outer were busy all Saturday turning 4.00 p.m.

Queens, God Bless Them. to inspection on the Inspection open

Permits will be ment. Avowed Monarchists are

One marriage, in every Lour 31st May, between 10.00 a.m. issued by Captain Edwards, politically a small group. The between American soldiers and and Noon, and-between Office of Custodian of Property, issue is not, however, being decid-British girls in breaking up. 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. and on Peninsula Hotel Arcade, Kow-ed on party lines. It cuts across the lot, June, bolween 10.00 a.m.loon.

most parties and will be resolved and noon, on application to Mr.

The Auction is subject to the by the votes of the unvocal mil- Beck at the offer of Taikoo Sugar Refinery, Quarry Bay, Conditions of Selo published in lions who own ro political alle

All our envoys to Washington and to the storekeeper of the the 9th. March 1946 issue of glance. The Church favours the have to be Feurs, apparently on land if Bily Conn defeats him,

-Madrid, June Z. Commercial Press, Ltd., King's the Gazette.

Monarchy, and though its clergy the old theory that Americans which is unlikely.

Nine former officers of the Road, North Point,

are supposed to be barred from lovo a Lord. It is a mistaken Sudden thoughts; Treasury off-f Spanish Itopublican Army, arrest- political, propaganda, it would be notion.

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The public prosecutor will voters."

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press for sentences ranging from dams is built immediately, famo

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stood. Moscow radio reports that the ever the rest of the world does. Soviet Foreign Commisar, A. Greta Garbo will all for Eng Molotoy tosley received the Danish land within two months to make Foreign Minister, Mr. G. Rasa picture for Bir Alexander Körda. mussen, who was accompanied by Bobert Taylor is also headed this the Danish Minister U.S.8. Mr T. Densing/Router. Joo

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Britain's new Ambassador to

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A moon voyage will fall into the United States, Lord Inves two stages: During the first chapel, will sall for Now York the vessel will be freeing itself within a month.

In almost all recent nego tiations with America, Bri- tain certainly has, been dons good and

1 groper. Britain zeeds Buchman about sa much as she needs Harold Laski-not at all.

I was challenged by a fellow passenger to produco a single wisecrack in Britain.

Give me a chance. For a week

(to the waying,mint plans a trip to Eng I've boas all at son."

be

only

out copies of the address for dis- tribution to all the Churches in Rome.--Associated Press...

FRANCO TO TRY REPUBLICANS

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