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POLICE NOTICE
THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1947.
3 OUT OF 4 AMERICANS DISTRUST REDS
New York, Nov. 1.
„Three out of four Americans believe that Russia is trying to rule the world, according to a survey Issued by George Gallup's American Institute of Public Opinion.
The survey additionally show. ed that in ariswer to the question "Do you think the Communists would destroy the Christian me. Uzion if they could?". 72 per cent sald Yes; 15 per cent anid "No" and 18 per cent had no opinion.
The main question in the latest of the series of questionaires was "As you hear and read about Russla
be- these days, do you 1beve Russia is trying to build herself up as the ruling power of the world cr is Russla just building up protection
Bgainst being attacked in another war?"
The answers were:-
Ruling power, 70 per cent; pro. tection, 18 per cent; no opinion, 6 per cent.
Five Reasons
Gallup commented that as for as the American people are con cerned. the five main things wrong with Russia aru As fol.
lows:
(1) Russin would destroy the Christian religion if it could;
(2) The so-called "cold war" between the United States and Russia han me aspects of a boly war.
has seized
SCATTERED BOOS AND
The World's Most Aged Man
Paris, Nov. 1. What are claimed to be the most ancient remains of man yet found
Fransome!! 150.000 YEAYS old-have been discovered by Mime. Henri-Mar- tin, a French woman archaeolo- gist in a cave at Montbron, 18 ** miles east of Angouleme Southwest France, close to the Dordogne region, where many previous important, at- chaeological discoveries have been made.
Churchill To Challenge Burma Bill?
London, Nov. 1. The wisdom of the Labour Government's decision to transfer power to a sovereign Independent Burma outside the British Commonwealth will be challenged by the Opposition leader, Mr. Winston Churchill, and his followers on Wed- nesday when Parliament debates the Burma Independence Bill on its second reading. Unless there. Is a last-minute Conservatives were to Yote change of plan, Mr. Churchill against it in its present form. The remains consist of the up himself, will lead the attack, The Government has no such per part of a skull: Although which will extend also to
of Lords, the power In the House Mme, Henri-Martin made a min- provisions of the Anglo-Burmese where the Conszivative and other ute search in the cavo for, a trenly so far as they affect Bri- |Öpposition peers outnumber the month no other bones were found, Į tish interests in Burma.
Government Supporters by UT Another six months will be re- It is clear that the Conserva least 12 Philadelphia, Nov. 1. quired to clear the skullcap of tives have yet to deelde whether Intermittent book and cheers adhering rock and to complete they will force their opposition
scattered shouts of "send the measurements and examina. to the vote, but the contingency [tion of Burma's independence on and
them back to Russia" today lion.
is not ruled out, Parla authorities at the greeted speakers at a rally in
de L'Homme today the shadow of Independence Museum Hall called to protest the Con- declared the fossil remains much clder than the Neanderthal Mati, gressional investigation of Com- fossil remains of whom were manism in Hollywood.
found near Dusseldorf in 1650. Reuter.
CHEERS
tossed
Stench bomba were upon the speakers' platform as representatives of the sponsoring "Progressive Citizens of Am- erten"-permitted to hold the rally by two. Federal courts after the City of Philadelphin
refused the use of Inde kad pendence Square-sought to make themselves heard.
i
The rally promised speeches from a number of Hollywood personalitics cited for contempt working control in many Batel of Congress for their refusal to
13 That Moscow
they are or ever been Communists.
But
Ilte alates by illegitimate meaTLE, (4) That Russin' refusal
to say whether allow travellers or vialtors be, have hind the iron curtain" is an un. only officials of the sponsoring actthe tight vell of group appeared on the platform. secrecy around her netlyltles pro. |--Associated Press. bably indicates hostile intentions toward US.
(5) That Russian failure to co. operate is hurting the United Nations,
Police
arrangements friendly for the arrival in the Colony of His Excellency the Governor of Macao on 4th November 1947.
1.
Arrival
2.
His Excellency the Governor of Mueno will arrive at Queen's Pler at 12.00 hours.
The following roads will be closed to motor traffic from 11.30 until 12.30 hours:
Gallup added that friends of Russia may argue that some or all of those grievances on the part of the American people are unjust or they show lack of | knowledge of the true situation. The purpose of the Institute's survey was not to determine what attitude towards the Soviet right or wrong but what the ma jority of Americans are actually thinking.
ig
Observallon yesterday
of the American awareness (a) Connaught Road Central increasing
from
Cooks of Soviet American relations as Thomas
ands n Asin
certain Buildings to
junction regards with Jackson Road Parallel in Lake Success din. patches by the "Christian Science Northwest
of corner
Monitor" writer Homer Metz. Hong Kong Club.
(b) Wardley Street from Queen's Statue to Con. naught Road Central,
(e) Juckson Road between Chater Road and Can. naught Road Central.
3.
Car Park
Pope Urges More Immigrants For America
The
Big Quake Shakes Lima
Plans
Britain will transfer power to a completely independent Burme outside the Cammonwealth on January 6,
The Lords could certainly, ir they cared, prevent the ratifea.
the transfer of power dabe,
It is not serlously suggested either that the Conservative Parly will encourage the pears in Buch n ecurse or that the peera themselves will attempt it
The
"Manager" Deputy Prime
Minister
Already the treaty to operate after the transfer at power has (Mr. Herbert Morrison), who, as London by the Kader of the House of Commons, been algued in Prime Minister, Mr. Clement 18, the Parliamentary "manager" Burmese Prime of the Government and Its main Attice, and the
driver of the Party machine, w.l! Minister, Thakin Nu.
Both the Independence Blibo in action next week.
He will ensure that there is no and the treaty, however, require
of the Government's
the
ratification of Parliament, repetition
basic.
and it is the aim of the Gover narrow escape from defeat in the inent to see that this is forth. House on Wednesday over a vote
the abolition of the Parliament rises on coming before
petrol rationing. for the Christmas recess,
Although no high constitutional The Government, with its large majority in the House of Com-issue was involved, only 20 votes Government frem mons, can ensure that the Com separated the
to a its first defeat on the floor of the mons dispose of the Bill
Lima (Peru) Nov. 1. A strong earthquake shook Lima on All Saints given time schedule, even if the House-Reuter, Day holiday and extend- ed over a wide area of Peru.
Two children were severely in. jured at Huancayo, 115
milca east here, hen they apparent. Ty were trampled by worshippers fleeing from a cathedral.
The walls of Huancayo build. inga were cracked.
However, no reports of fatali. tles were received here up to several hours after the quake.
A Pasadena (California) mes. soge says that the earthquake in Vatican City, Nov. 1. Peru was the strongest of the Pope Pius XII has suggested calendar year "and most certain. to visiting United States Seninly a major earthquake tors that they consider revision: of American immigration laws tornin Institute to admit war sufferers.
Dr, Charles S. Richter of Cali- of Technology. said the shocks recorded geven and a half on the Caltech seleme The Vatican released today graph, meaning it would cause the text of remarks which the extensive damage and loss of life Pope male to Senators Donnel, a populous ares.--Associated Republican of Missouri, and Cain, Republican of Washing-} ton, in which the Pontiff declar- ed that Immigration today pre- Mets reports that, if an ulti-aents entirely new problems. mate American showdown with Russia is to come, It will occur
"Showdown”
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"As always, the welfare of
Press,
SIR SHOLTO DOUGLAS RETIRES
London, Nov. 1. Marshal of the Royal Air in the former Japanese possession the country must be consider Force Sir Sholle Douglas, re- of Korea, rather than in Austria, ed as well as the interests of linquishing his past as Com- Eastern Germany or elsewhere. the individuals secking to en- mander-in-Chief
That is the view held in some ter." he said. "
and Allied high circles in the U.S. State De- the same token, circumstances tish zone of Germany, returned but by Military Governor of the Bri- partment. The following_car
to London by air today. It lies behind the United States at times will almost cry out parks
draft resolution on Keren at pre- for an easing of restrictions,
He was met at Northolt alt- will be closed to Motor Traffic sent being considered by the and "wing legislation will ever port by high ranking RAF offi- from 11030 hours to 12.30 General Assembly.
be conscious of, humanity and cars after his plane had hours:
been The Korean resolution is far the calamities distress and from being just another Ameri: woes to which it is heir."--As- foar
worted cross the Channel by (1) Car Parks in Wardley can manoeuvre in the United
Mosquitoes--Associated ¡sociated Press. Street from
Press. Queen's States-Russian diplomat rivalry Statue Connaught had been assumed by some ob. Road Central,
It is freely admitted in State (b) Car Parks in Jackson Department circles that, in the event of a general election in Korea
nt present, the country would go overwhelmingly for the Communist cause, United Press.
Road.
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United Kingdom
The demand for places in British Universities will be 19 great for 1948-1949 as it was In previous years.
1
Every endeavour will be minde to secure. a reasonable number of places for Hong Kong Students through the Director of Colonial Scholars, London.
It is therefore advisable that those students Intending to study
ap-
Belgrade, Nov, 1, The Yugoslavian Govern- ment today ordered two American correspondent, to leave the country within 24 hours.
A Government spokesman sald. Arthur Dradel, New York Times correspondent, and his wife, Mary Lester, United who represents the Press, were being expelled because "their writing has not tended to create a bet. ter understanding' between aur two countries."—Asso- clated PresS.
De Gaulle And Centre Score In French Poll
Paris, Nov. 1. The Centre Right Wing and De Gaullists parties obtained 45.1 percent of the councillors' seats In the French municipal elections final results, which were announced by the Ministry of the Interior today.
The Socialists and independent the French People, 39,306 or 8,4 Socialista won 18.7 percent di percent. the rents, the Radicals 20.5 per The Centre cent, the MRP 8.8, percent and parties (most of whom fought and Rightwing the Communists, 6.9 percent. under the De Gaulle ticket) The cial number of councillors 171,820 or 88.7 percent, making elected was 10,209 against 43,521 the total of De Gaullista In April 1943. when several fros. Gaullists' associates 48.1 percent. ter departments of France held The Communists and near.Com- no elections.
munists, 32,703 or 0.9 percent as against their former 40,899 or 8.9 percent.
Results
The seats were distributed tollows:
and
As
The Socialist and independent as Socialists, 85,430 or 18.7
against 81,940 or 18.0 percent as General Do Gaulia's Rally of previously held
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Remembrance Day will be observed on 9th Novembèr. Popples will be sold on Saturday, the 8th November.
Remembrance Day is dedicated to those in the Services who fought so gallantly and endured so much between 1914/18- and 1999/45. It is also an occasion when Britishers in distant parts of the Empire and foreign lands turn, their thoughts to
at their own expense in British the Mother Country and feel that they share that great tradition Universities should make
which she has created and so splendidly maintained throughout, plication for admission through the centuries. the University Selection Com. mittee.
The Radicals. 95,947 or 20.5 percent as against 78,544 or 18 pergent,
The MRP 41,418 or 8.8 percent og against 84,095 or 7.8 percent.
The increase in the number of Socialist councillors is due more to electoral bargains with the Do Gaullists at the second ballot thon to the total number of votes cast on the first election day. The Ministry of the Interior has given no reason for the delay in an- nouncing the figures of total votes enst,
New Members Meanwhile Premier Ramadler added three new members to his middle of the road coalition Cabi- net today -- a Popular Republi. can, a Radical · Socialist, and a member of the Leffat Democratie and Socialist Union of Resistance, The new members boort. the
It Jarnow more necessary than over before to secure your generous support for Earl Haig's Fund for the Disabled of the Forms of application can be two World Wars. Their need to great, and the Committee of the wish to be prominently. obtained from Mr. G. F. Rees, British Legion feel that you would Secretary, University Selection Identified-in-our-endeavour to alleviate the distress of so-noble Cabinet to seven Socialist Committee and should be returi, band of physical sufferers, ed to him not Intér than Noyers. bor 20, 1947.
T. R. ROWELL, Director of Education.
Hongkong, 1st Nov., 1947.
Despite so many other colls we feol sure you'will wish to contribute something to so deserving a cause,
NB-Cheques should be addressed to Perey Smith and Co. mãde payable to "Remembrance Day Fund." Donations will de acknowledged in the PRESS.
four Popular Republicam, three Radical Socialists, a Socialist Unlori of Resistance member and a Rightist Independent-Router. and Associated
Stockholm, Nov. 1. Budapest boat: Stockholm: by nine to five in/aufenking, con- test-held bars today Retiter.
GOVERNMENT RATIONS DISTRIBUTION
SPECIAL NOTICE
TO
HOLDERS OF RATION CARDSNOS, 1001 TO 2562, INCLUSIVE
REGISTERED AT
LANE, CRAWFORD, LIMITED. The November Distribution of
FLOUR, SUGAR and BUTTER
will be effected between the hours of 9 A.M. to 12.00 Noon and 2.00 P.M. to 4.46 PM, as under:- Numbers 1001 to 1300
Bugar
Flour
1391 to 1780
19
1781 to 2170
"
2171 to 2502
+9
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
November 3rd, 1947
4th 1947
5th. 1947
"
6th, 1947
+
QUANTITIES allocated are as follows:-
HK$0.46 per lb. 2 lbs. Per Person @HK$0.35 Fresh Butter @HK$2,10
t T
4 x
21
1 lb. for each person in family
As per number Registered on Ration Cards.
N.B. Each person will be entitled to an extra pound of butter
on this month's rations,
Suitable containers must be brought for Flour & Sugar. BUTTER NATION CARD HOLDERS TO NOTE.
CUSTOMERS WHOSE RATION CARDS ENTITLE THEM TO MORE THAN ONE POUND PER MONTH NEED NOT HENCEFORTH DRAW THE FULL QUANTITY WHEN TAK- ING DELIVERY OF THE MONTHLY QUOTA OF FLOUR "AND SUGAR.
BUTTER WILL BE AVAILABLE DAILY—SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS EXCEPTED-FOR ISSUE AGAINST RATION CARDS IN QUANTITIES OF NOT LESS THAN -- ONE POUND, BUT NOT MORE THAN THE QUANTITY SPECI ONE FIED ON THE CARD CAN BE OBTAINED IN ANY RATION MONTH.
Special Notice: In order to facilitate the smooth running of Nation Distribution arrangements, we would appreciate customers collecting their rations on the specifled days and dates in accordance to the numbers of their own Ration Cards. Kowloon Customers, if desired, may draw their rations from the Kowloon Branch.
LANE, CRAWFORD, LIMITED..
GROCERY DEPT.
Hong Kong: Tol. 28151
Kowloon: Tel. 59922
GOVERNMENT RATIONS.
HOLDERS OF GOVERNMENT RATION CARDS asued by
The Dairy Farm, Ice & Cold Storage Co., Ltd.
are hereby advised that the NOVEMBER DISTRIBUTION
will be available for collection from
MONDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, 1947
to
MONDAY, 10th NOVEMBER, 1947
(Saturdays & Sundays'excluded)
QUANTITIES ALLOCATED ARE AS FOLLOWS:-
@ $0.33 per Ib.4 lbs per person
FLOUR
SUGAR
☎ $0.46
BUTTER (Fresh) ́@ $2.10.-1 (one) ib: for each person in family as per number registered on Railon Card,
SPECIAL NOTICE
RATION CARD HOLDERS will please note that a special issue of one extra pound of Butter per person may be drawn dur! "the month of November;
SUITABLE CONTAINERS MUST BE BROUGHT:
"FOR FLOUR "AND BUGAR LEVA THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD.
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