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RUSSIA PLAYING A LOSING

Affected By Soviet

By Soviet Threats

Marshall Plan Not Affected "Empty Victory"

Moscow

For

Washington, July 13. Soviet Russia, with its once great veto power in world affairs much curtailed, is playing a los- ing game in trying to split Europe and wreck the Marshall plan for European recovery, Am- erican officials said here.

The plan will go through to the fullest extent pos- sible without the Russians and in spite of threats and protests, these sources said.

There is considerable specula- of it in which the stakes are very tion that even in the long run high. the Russing will be unable to holl their eastern bloc countries In ne.

The Russlans appear to have won an empty victory," said one

official.

Stupid Course

even

ENVOY'S LOSS

London, July 12.

The Peruvian Ambassador, Fernando Berckmeyer, report- ed to the police today that thieves stole £1,000 worth of carpata from his residence during the night but mirzed his art collection valued at several times that amount.

Berckmeyer and his wife were out at the time and the thieves thoroughly stripped- thefr ruoras--United Peras.

Canada Looks For Uranium

the

statement

of quen-

GAME Penolite

Explosive A Top Secret

Anglo-U.S. Showdown On Ruhr?

Washington, July 13. Diplomatic officials predict a showdown between

the United States and Britain this month over

San Francisco, July 12,0

An astronomier said to- day that science has de- veloped a new explosive steel beyond the pull of powerful enough to hurl

the socialisation of the Ruhr coal mines in the gravity where it will British zone of Germany.

float around the earth

The occasion will be a forthcoming Anglo-Ameri- forever.

The explosive, named "peno

can conference in Washington on the methods of boosting Ruhr coal production as an essen-lite, has been a closely guard-

{ed military, accret since its de-

Inability to reconelle differences velopment seven years ago, ac-

the cording to Dr. Feltz Zwicky.

tial step in European recovery. Economie experts, of the State Department snid that unless in this respect has forced arrangements can be made to holding of the conference-Reu- increase Ruhr coal output from ter. around 216,000

tana dally to

nearly 350,000 tona, It would be

difficult to accomplish any kind New Dealer

of rea! European recovery, is a stumbling block to spurring)

The question of socialization

Gets The Sack

In n report to the Astrong- mical Society of the Pacific, Prof. Zwicky aald scientists have already attempted to toss projectiles high enough to be come artifical satellites such as the moon. The attempts fall- ed but new experiments. are bo- ing planned, he said. If these tests aucceed they might mark a milestone in the development of_planetary communication.

Penolite, reputedly about one- third more powerful than TNT,

Washington, July 13. Commerce Department said to- Russian trade experts in the day that Soviet refusal to join! the Marshall plan or to permit Surprising new evidence that her antellites to do so in a self- the Soviets themselves as well harming and "stupid course,"

Ottawa, July 12. The Canadian Government has as their satelite governments j

These officials, who may be beginning to realise this that they should not be quoted weat

anked 25 prospecting teams in north-

territories Was seen today by an extraur- by

searching for production, dinary outburst of reports that move will make Runaja

name, predleted that the new sources of plutonium

American authorities want to on't uranlum for atomic energy de-delay socialisation, the Russia bloc countries would more "lopsided" in industry and velopment, . D. Howe, Recon-socialisation at this time would They say

Washington, July 12. like to share in the American commerce than it has been.

struction Minister, told the Com-hurt production. Also, they say drawn the

President Truman has with salstance to Europe despite. The 196,000,000 Russians will!

mony today.

nomination of Mr. the Germans themselves should Francis Biddle, veteran colleague Members are reminded that the their boycott of the

Marshall not be lumped together with kie made plan meeting at Paris. Dance to inaugurate the

have the final say on whether of the late President Roosevelt. I said to be capable of propell- some 90,000,000 Europeans, all members asked scures

they want socialisation or cons "Members Club" will be held

Wait And See Policy

of whom are beset by the same

Unites States tions dealing with atomic energy tinued private ownership.

representative ing a cone at about six mlies a on Wednesday, 16th July a

This sudden and perhaps very skilled labour,

cds-mare muchines and more during consideration of estimated

The British support of socia and Social Connell in favour of

on the United Nations Economic | "econd.—United Press. 9.30 p.m. An orchestra has significant turn of events found

expenditure for Canada's atomite Hsation stems from the Socialist Mr. William Thorp, Secretary of been engagéd. Members are re-

The lack of both, these ex-

energy projects.

programme American offients privately perts think, can slow down the quested to telephone the Club

Labour State for Economic Affairs, Government. Stewart regarding the number Marshall is

emphasizing what Secretary Krem'in's attempt la "aell Com-ing prospecting teams in search He said the government is sond.

Though no reasons for the Pre-i IN THE GOODS of of guests whom they wish to told the Senate Foreign Rela- cause. Instead of Russia's living material sources and did not ba"

reported to have munism" to the satellites

sident's decision Stuart Longfield of invite.

be-of

were given, it new atomie

Labour Plans energy

is understood A light upper will be tions Committee's sceret session standard going

that the Senate: Duddell Street, Hongaerved

New Delhi, July 13. The British way it is also in Foreign Relations. Committee and later in the evening. on Friday:

up.

Pamela Mountbatten, daughter Kong in China, former There will be no charges, but

Middle Individual prospectors from mak-Ine with German Socialist aims. many European standards muy full

ing discoveries,

opposed Mr. of Viscount and Viscountess 15 of 4.47 Klingball reservations must be made.

All Individuni of polley the

These trade experts said they

Authorities say the reintion- Biddle's appointment because e Mountbatten, was injured slight discoveries, however, must be re-ship Road in the City of

United States does not yet admit draw their cone'usions most imported immediately to the govern covery and German coa!

between European re supported the New Deal philo-ly on Saturday in a fall from Bradford, decensed.

a split in Europe, is working portantly from Russian publlenment. Following the discovery of duction makes the need for some velt, under whom

pro-sophy of the late President Roose her horse, with a very, finid situation in tions and from general Middle mining and development will be

such new mineral

he served as The Viceroy's house said that Kources, all relation to Russia at the moment European trade ligures.--ABno-

decision on Rocialisation now Attorney-General.

she had suffered "light concus. and has a walt-and-see attitude) cisted Press.

carried out by the government.extremely important,

If Mr. Thorp is appointed, he sion" and would be confined to toward the

United Press. Paris Conference;

American Interest In the will hold the post while continu- bed for a day or two.-Associa- and the whole European re-

Ruhr mines is pegged on the in his present duties-Reuter. ted Press. covery picture,

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{HONG KONG)

As a matter

To The Limit However, several other points describing State Department issues can be added un excellent views toward the current critical authority.

1. The American Government is determined to support to the limit any reasonable plan for European recovery worked out at Paris and no amount of Russian opposition will change this.

Cairo Manoeuvres

At U.N.O.

Lake Success, July 13.

British officials charged today that Egypt was at

tempting to break a legal treaty in a move to ensure complete dominance over the Sudan. The officials dinclosed this action to force 县 "total and would be the principal argument immediate" withdrawal of to the Egyptian of an

demand for British forces from Egypt and

Russia no longer has the veto sho once had by virtue Anglo-American conviction that grent power unity' was more lin- portant than anything else.

2. The American Government does not now desire to force a showdown with Russia along the lines of political and economic re- Tations and in the United Nations

where of course the

Russian

vnto is still good. But It will meet any challenge of the Soviet's force. Thus-in-Germany-it-is-pressing

an economic revival jointly with the British and in spite of major Soviet disagreements on this point.

3. There

United Nations Security Council the Sudan.

Middle East Oil For

America

Washington, July 12.

of

The

economic merger of the Amerl-1 can and British zones.

The basic purpose

of the Washington conference la to in- vestigate all factors responsible for the low level of the Ruhr coal output. It is about 60 per cent of the pre-war level.

Whatever else is done to boost

production, the steps taken to ably will depend on what de- Improve management presum

cisions are reached on socialisa- tion. Associated Press.

Keynote of

Talks

Washington, July 12.

American insistence that Ruhr

H

These sources #nit Sir Alexander Cadogan, Britain's chief delegate, was prepared to coal production must be increased answer the Egyptian complaint to nearly 350,000 tons daily with a counter-demand that it the Marshall plan is to succeed he tossed out of the Counell on

will be the keynote of the Anglo- American talks on Ruhr.coal pro- the grounds that it is not justified.

duction to be held here soon.

The meeting was expected to British official producca. showdown-between

insistence on su

The Egyptian which grew-out-of-failure to complaint,

senators

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revise the 1936 Anglu-Egyptian cialisation for Ruhr industry and DODWELL & CO., LIMITED. Treaty, which expires in 1956, the American view that the Ger

dis-

an incentive to

produce

The War Department has res not expected to be taken up mans be allowed to run the mines Hong Kong Bank Bulding. TeL 28021. commended importation into by the Security Council for at under a trusteeship, and thus be the United Status of High Stakes

Middle east one and possibly two weeks given Enxt oil to save American re- because of a heavy

crush of more coal. ure come Russo American Issues the American Mr. Kenneth C. Royall, Under- blem, establishment of an in-|

serves for future emergencies, work including the Balkan pro- Government will press in all pro- Secretary of War, declared international police force, bability. Among them are politi. cal conditions in Hungary

a broadcast tonight.

armament and control of atomic and nerhaps throughout the Balkans "In general, the War Depart- energy. due to Russian domination. This, ment feels that from & con- The Egyptian appeal, filed on of Middle Eastern oil to reduce servation standpoint, the use

exports from the United States and to augment our domestic within limits necessary to pi aupply should be encouraged vent a drain upon our domes- tle production," Mr. Royall sold.

probably will be one of the great controversies of the United Na.

tions Assembly meeting at New York in September.

4. The United States Govern ment is unwilling at this time to close

any Avenue pl Co- operation between eastern

and western Europe. It does not re- cognize fixed eastern and western ducing at the highest rate ever "Our country is today pro-

blocs.

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5. The great test which is In-5,100,000 barrels of oil volved in the present struggle day," Mr. Royall said. over Europe, as seen here, is be tween the total political and economic resources of the United States and those of Russia, Ameri- can capitalism and democracy against Soviet Communism, and dictatorship. This text will go on for many

years and European economic recovery is one phase

He estimated wartime needs of the United States from 6- 000,000 to 8,000,000 barrels.

Britain And Senora Peron

ell, charged that Britain had Friday with the Security Coun adopted polley designed to sever the Sudan from Egypt, to discord between them and the discard the Egyptians and create Sudanere.-Associated Press.

Crocodile Phenomenon In Penang

Singapore. July 18.

"Present high prices and cur- rent shortages have impeded the big drive by United States military officials to pile up ade- as a phenomenon, aa crocodiles A white crocodile, regarded quate supplies of all strategic are normally light brown, is re raw materials.

"The programme, which was banks of the Sungel Pinang ported to have been seen on the originally expected to cost $2,- (Penang River), according to 000,000,000 and require Ave the Penang Straits Echo, years to complete, is now ex Local Chinese believe that a pected to cost an extra $500,-white crocodile is a luck-bringer, 000,000 and a full year longer," while Malays hold it "sacred". he disclosed.-Reuter.

The crocodile, thought to be about seven feet long, was said to have been seen by passers- by, crawling out of the water during low tide and disappear- ing in the awampy under- growth.-Reutor.

DEATH SENTENCE DEMANDED

there, have been many confilet cause her tour of Spain, and Italy, aid to Foland and Hungary bomanded here today for Major

Batavia, July 12. Sentence of death was de ing reports about her visit to boycotting the Paris talks. Katsumura, chief of the former

they joined Britain

laur. Marshall talked House Speaker,

Rome, July 12. The British Embassy in Rome today received a message from British Foreign Office saying! that should Senora Eva Peron, wife of the Argentine-President,| decide to visit Britain, she will be welcomed in London,

RUMOURS IN WASHINGTON

Washington, July 12. Mr. George Marshall, Secre-

tary of Stato, today conferred On June 2, the British Govern-

three hours with Republican ment. Invited

House loaders Senora Peron to rumours circulated that the Con- persistent visit Britain. Since then during gress would ban United

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On July 3. Lord Davidson, and Republican members of the Java, and two Chinese who net- Chairman of the Reception Com- Tous Appropriations Committes. ed as interpreters for the Kem appeared unlikely that she meeting except to say that they mittee in London, said, that it All declined to comment after the peltai would come to England at all talked over or would return to Argentina. situation --Router.

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