1948-06-12 — Page 9

SOVIET PINPRICKS ON FRONTIER OF BIZONIA BRITISH TRAINS HELD UP

HOFFMAN DEPLORES AID CUTS

Cambridge, Massachusetts,

June 10,

A material cr in Marshall aid "would not only slow down but. Isesen our opportunity to get going with a real recovery programme", Mr. Paul G. Hoff- man, Adminstrator of the Marshall Plan, said today.

Such act, he told a Harvard University nudience, wouldt dum- nge the spirit of confidence sinong the peuples of Western Europe, which was vital to the success of their efforts.

The

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of solidarity among free peoples which has developed aines the announce. ment of the Marshall plan is not confined to Europe alone," Mr. Hoffman said.

Borlin, June 10.

Frontier traffic between the Soviet and the Anglo

American Zones became more difficult today. Several German inter-zonal buses wore hold up by Soviet frontior guards today at Helmstedt, on the British-Soviet zonal frontier, on the ground that the papers-of some of the passon- gers were invalid, it was learned tonight. The Russions claimed that inter-zonal passes should bear a stamped signature instead of written ones.

The holdups affected buses | travelling in both directions and several passengers had to

love the buses.

for

The Russians also stopped five trains four British and Onc American...loudied with con! the civil population of Berlin at various points in the Soviet Zone, a Brith spokesman said tonight:

The Bussing complained that thus pairs were "improperly nd- dressed."

Aboul week ago, the Russians hed asked thu- l! coal trains

"All free peoples ure at last) should be addressed to the sta- da covering a firm sound basis to in Berlin for which they for mited action. We are Jain-I were intended.

ed now not-by, more expediency but by funciamentul morality.

"Not Unreasonable

"In this growing sense of n A British spokesinan said the cominion purpose. lies our lost hopes of avoiding another world war, Mr. HofTion sate.--Beuter.

estan request was "not unrea- Notable," and in future coul trains would be addresseri as the Rus- sin authorities desired.

MORE TROUBLE?

Berlin, June 10.

Now Soviet moves to make the Western powers* position in Berlin more difficult were forecast here today after a hint in the Soviet-licensed -Berliner Zeitung that the last Allied land route

to Berlin might be temporarily closed.

Anne Wears The Crown Jewels

Athens, June 10. After the wedding today of ex-King Michael-of-Rumania and Princess Anne of Bourbon Parma, photographers were allowed into the Palace garden, where Princess Anne, holding her husband's arm, was smiling happily.

The paper reported that the wooden bridge over the Elbe, near Magdeburg, on the main motor road from the Western Allies, was in urgent need of repairs.

Repairs would mean a cam- plete interruption of traffe und would take some time, since the bridge is several hundred yards long.

in

"This rollawed the Bowlet ro fusal delivered last night, to evacuate the Beriln radio ata. tion in the British sector of Berlin which they have occupied since 1945.

The Russian action last night hundreds of Germans stopping travelling to and from Berlin at the Autobahn control point neur

of the Humanior Royal House Helmstedt was believed to be one

She wore the originat diadem

hold, which her mother-in-law. the ex-Queen Helen, gave her, and a rich diamond necklace and pendant, a gift from Michael.

Quiside the Palace, the Ru- manian colony in Athens staged worm demonstration for Michael, who worked almost to the gates to wave to them.

At the last minute, Princess Andrew of Greece, mother of the

Duke of Edinburgh, was unable to attend the wedding. She was reported to be ill with influenza. Later in the afternoon, Michael and his bride left for the Royal castle at Tato), near Albens, the summer residence of the Royal, ---Family.-Reuter.

MUNICIPAL BATTLE IN MANILA

Manila, June 10. In n hectic session, the Muni- cipal Board, the governing body of the City Government of Manila, Fast night declared themselves in "open hostility" with the Mayor, Senor Manuel de la Fuente, and, at the same time, withdrew their confidence in the Board President, Senor C. Balagtus.

of the "counter-measures" threa- tened by the Soviet-licensed Ber- in press it Britain persisted In her demand for Sovie

Soviet withdrawal

from the radio-station.

THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1948.

Conscription Approved

Washington, June 10. The Donate today approv. ed pelicetima conscription for

men aged from 19 to 26. The vate came ATTLE & week of heated debate. The bill now goes to the House of Repro- sentatives.

Republican Party leaders have put the bill down an a muit for House action bom fore_Congress adjourne, prob- ably on July 19.

The authorised strength of the services would be In- creased to 1,795,000 men and officers, 149,000 more than the present ilmita.-Router.

NEW TURKISH CABINET

Ankura, June 10, Premier Hassan Saka announ

KING'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

London, June 10.

Ceremonial parados, gunfire solutes and colobra- tions marked the official birthday of King George VI today in many parts of the Empire and in the occupied cities of Berlin and Tokyo. In London, the most impres- King George, with the Queen alve pageant of all-the Troop- and Princess Margaret, Inter nt- ing of the Colour-did not taketended the opening of the colour- Cul-Royal-tournament at the place.

The King, who was to have Olympia Stadium here, ridden at the head of his senr- It was the first pubile ap-]

of Princess Margaret let-uniformed Guards from pearance

Buckingham Palace to the parade with the King and Queen since ground, decided to cancel the her recent attack of measles. —

ceremony at an hour's notice Reuter, because of bad weather forecasts following a sharp thunderstorm. correspondents today birthday

Reuler

- troops

DE GAULLE PLAN

A DREAM?

sent these reports of celebrations elsewhere.

Berin-One thousand paraded on the huge Square

Paris, June 10. Berlin'

General Charles n's Olympic

de Gaulle's According to DENA, the Ger-

inter-zonal

watched dlum

by news agency,

Russian, plan for Germany "would tip the man

American and French officers whole of Germany over to th traffic between the Rusajan and American Zones was almost comced today the formation of and 10,000 Allied and German side of the Soviet Union," flic

Conservative evening paper, I apectators. pletely paralysed as the Russians government which brings younger and deinanded pelerity certifientes ard more moderate men into the

Monde, sald today, from Arms In the Soviet Zone cabinet. In addition to the usual inter-

Seven of the lotters are zonn passes..

drawn from the old cabinet which ed. certificate noed en These

the Soviet Head resigned early on Wednesday. The dorning at

to foremost of these is the Foreign and, according avertert statement by a frontier guard, Minister, Nomiddin Sadak.Asslick sent "best wishes"

at, sociated Press. require the signature

pt

least one Russian colonel, DENA uuded that the inter- zonal bus between of and Ber- in was forced to return today.

Reuter.

'WILL WIN' SAYS STASSEN

MAJOR'S APPEAL

Richmond, Virginia, June 10. Paris, June 10,

Mr. Harold E. Stassen torlay Major Pierre Cullioli, a former predleted that he will win the French resistance Hoison officer, Republican Presidential nomina- torny uppented ogolast thelon on the ninth ballot at the "guilty" verdict recorded yester- day by a Parly inilitary tribunal. National Convention at Philadel

phía. Cullolt was convicted of acts prejudicial to the national de- The Presidential hopeful from fence but was pardoned because Minnesota conferred here with of his record with the resistance Virginia's 21 convention delegates movement.-Reuter,

-United Press.

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An official British spokesman stated tonight that no official So- vlet approach has been received on the Soviet-licensed Berliner Zeltung hint that the last Allied land route to Berlin might be closed for repairs to Elbe bridge.

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authorities have 10 Concur. received no reports Indicating that 12 Looking- the bridge was in speciul need of repairs, he sub-Reuter.

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Shanghai, June 11.

glass.

14 Get ready.

20 Whim.

22 Exclamation

of woe.

23 Cleansing establish- ment. Holiday.

21 29 Conscious

17 Exercise the 30. Deserved.

franchise

31 Expands.

32 Enlist.

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Headed by Mr. C. L. Sullman, Across: 3 Arsussin, 8 Heir, 9 head of the United States Re-Relevant, 11 Decrepit, 13. Spry, construction Survey Mission, a 15 Intrepid, 18 Retracts, 10 Ripe, group of American experta, who 21 Division, 25 Consoled, 26 King arrived here recently with Mr. Ruger Lapham, China Aid Di- rector, is expected to leave for toke frsthand investigation of the South China shortly to under- rehabilitation plans for the Can- tan-Hankow hallway.

the

They will also examin possibility of developing coal de- posits in South China.-Reular.

ted by Councillor Segundo Agus-

The action was a climax to the tin on the other.

long-standing controversy be- Observers fear that a City Gov- tween the Mayor and the Balog=| ernment trials may develop as tes group on the one hand and a result of these developments.—- "the so-called Public Service Blos Reuter,

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