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THE CHINA MAIL, THUHSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 108o.
TRUMAN BLUEPRINT CIVIL DEFENCE
FOR
U.S. policy on Spain attacked
Washington, September 20, President Truman today gave Congress a "master blueprint" for civilian defence against atomic attack.
He is to set up a temporary civil defence ad- ministration which would function until Con- gress had established a permanent agency,` probably not until next year.
Washington, September 20.
The 49-page 'report did not President Truman and the
name Russia specifically, but State Department were criticis the reference was unmistakable ed sharply today by columns when the report said that, for Constantine Brown for seeking the "frst time in 138 years, an "to prevent Spain from fulfill-enemy has the power to attack ing its role in the singggh
our cities in strong force and against the evil forces of Mos- for the first time in our histoly cow.'
Writing in the "Sunday Star." that attack may come sudder- Brown declared: "The State De.y with little or no warning.". partment and White House,
Wages claim against yacht owner
Gordon B. Ross,
owner uf
tf
by
The White flotige explained the yacht Volador, who is be- which alone oppose any steps to include the whole Therian People, funds for the temporary crew for alleged arrears
that until the legislation wusing sued by members of he insula in the forthcoming struc-
agency would be supplied from pay, was cross-examined cle for survival, placed every
the President's emergency fund. conceivable barrier the way of
Mr. B. A. Burnacchi, counsel Spain's participation."
President Truman is expected for the plaintiff crew members itu set up the temporary agency yesterday.
within a week or two.
The stated reason is that Grsieval Frontco is a dietator. But so is, Tito, and a Communist, to boot.
admill the They do not
gone 15
The case is being heart at the Mr. Trutnon sent with the re- Admiralty Court presided over port a proposed for extab- by Mr. E.. Williams, the Aeting fishing a permanent eivil defence Chief Justice.
administration.
The plaintiffs are A.E. Bryant, T.W..Guy and
pulley of expediency as it applied to Tito should also be applied to the Communist-hating Spanlard
*MC Truman has greater lengths than any of his He urged Congress to consider G. B. Nesbult, precedeŝiors 11 thwarting ile the report and bill carefully. H. Goodwin. elfart: J those who realise } during the next low weeks as a Spalu's try support is essent: basis for enactment of legislation said it was his intention to take
In reply tɔ Mr. Bernacchi, Ross | tiat to the defence of Europe." he said. The Joint Chiefs of Stalf, who were reliably reported to have oured the National Se- curity Council that Spain be in-
cluded in the defence of Wester Europe, are puzzled. Thek views are being ignored because The State Diguarment insirts suen a move would offend the So- cialists in Britain and France"."
Brown printed out that File Marshal Lort Montgomery cane To Washington last winter and urged openly that Spain be asso. viated with the common Westere defeare. Brown anld: "He told oilets in Washington he plesi- with Foreign Secretary Beneat Bevin to bury the nicological Hatchet and made the same plea here. The blunt fet that without the inclusion of Western German and Spanish manpower"}
SE
In the near future."
ARP wardens
the ship to the Western hemis- phere where it would be sold. Nesbitt and Gay would recelýc Famo compensation if the ship The report called for u Federal Un civil defence administration, State was sold before then. He admit- and mild he had made an agreement
for Gay and local organisation
to get not less than lions of civilian volunteers to act
as wardens, auxiliary police, fire US$1,200. guards and shore patrollers.
As for Goodwin, Rous said i
The report, drafted by the N. Was never his Intention to pay tional Security Resources Board him either in transportation br would money. Goodwin was working his said suck ♂ defence step enable the nation to recover more passage to Hong Kong. quickly from atom bombing and]
Bryant was also not receiving to fight Inek.
wages, but his position Was Properly-administered civil de different in that he was a mom- fence could cut casunities by sober of the crew, going anywhere per cent and keep the nation's with the ship, working for his
industrial power intact.
some
Primary emphasis would be in the Western defence system placed on the defence of the chances of saving Europe are,140 critical target areas, including to say
least, extremely fall major population and indus limited-United Press.
at the nation.
The
PITMAN'S
EXAMINATION
The following students' of the Evening Institute Khorthand clasues were successful 14 the Pathian's Examination held June:
in
trial crnires United Press.
AUC musicale, supper' dance
The
passage.
Ross sald It was understood If the ship was sold in Hong Kong and some money was
the made.
crew D whole would got a share.
a
He sold he "put into Fort Boyard because the vessel was incapable of going further owing lo lack of fuel and food.
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The next witness was his 12- year-old son, William, who said he accompanied ble father on the trip. He remembered Bryant first : coming on board in September and while in Canton last. year, overheard Bryant, telling another man "There were days when we-like and Baddle. were making money," ago
Speed. Law.btn. Cheung Fung.
American University Pauline, 90 w.p.m.: Lam Bing-kec, Club held its first musicale and David: 80 w p.: Howell, Perth, supper dance at the Hong Hur Po-lata, Erm Ding-kec. Kong Hotel last night since its David; and Lo, Elric: 70 w.pin inception three months Suen. frene; 60 wpm: Wai: with more than 250 members
Lo, Rose; Ma, "Glory: Young. sing Roon-plu: Yuen, Irene. 50 w.pand and guests attending. Agnes Gardiner; Lau, Laura; Law Yat-ming Lee Long-chu; Ling expressed his appreciation for Dr. C. T. Wang, the President, Po-man: Lo. Rose; Mak Ping-the support given to club not kwan; Tang. Dlana,
emly Jay American returned Theory, Khan, Sarminar; Latn, Chinese students but other at took care of the loundry, and
Hionals as well.
Florence.
"INDIA'S ̈UN
DELEGATES
Lake Success. September 19. The Indian delegution to the United Nations field their first- meeting here yesterday to take stock of some of the various pro- blems on which they will have to work during the current session of the General Assembly.
'After the initial general de bates, the Assembly breaks, up into seven committees where all proposals are first discursed,
The recommendations of these committees are then debated "in
Salvador, Dogónesi, who next testified, sald he Joined tha Volador in Manila on September to the United States. In January 21, 1949. He was to work his way this year he signed a contract and joined the stewards department.
helped the chief enok. He re ceived-no-paymen
10,70-Rainbow Rendezvous," 4.00—Navalim 11.13-Anne Ziegler and Webster Dontta. 11,30---Atardust, 12,90-Clas Down.
ST. JOHN ORDERS Orders by Mr. A. el Arcull, Commissioner, St. John Ambu- relance Brigade; Hong Kong Dis- triet, dated September 22,"Order No. 38/50-
"Artistes”of ̃thoTM" evening" were Miss Y. 5. Dou (piano), Mr.
P. Extives, seaman, said le Jameson Huang (tenor), Miss Joined the Volador two years aKO Diana Hung
(violin), Miss before she was' taken over by Constance Hsu (soprano), Mr. loss. When Ross look over the W. T. Blackstone (baritone), Mrs. yacht he was paid bite peso a day. W. T. Blackstone (Piano), Mr. Further bearing was then ad- Tsan Kuto-lin (violin), Miss Journed to 2,30 p.m. today. Linda Wu (piano).
Mr. H. S. Hudson, Vice-Presl den, after thanking the artistes. called upon Sir Shouson Chow. whom he described as the oldest graduate of an Americon úni- Versity In the Far East, to pre- sent souvenlis to the perfonners,
plenary session by the general Dr. Joseph Yu acted as master body.-Reuter,
af ceremonies.
U.S.-Filipino talks on defence problem
Duties on toilet preparations
Ambulance Dattes Hong Kong: Septem^ er 24 to 30, Hib Nume Division; October 1 in 7. Wanrhat "A" Division.
Ambulance Dallen Hewisons Seulember 25 to October 1, Mongkok', Division! October 7 to 8, Kong Wah and Taipa Division.
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Beach Dulles Howlount 111⁄2-Mile luch, Saturday 21 and Bunday 21, Taun Wan KYMUA Nursing Dillafana: Tubeday 24, Tan Wan Ambulanco od KYHOA Nursing Divisions; Saturday 30, and Hum day 1, Shanhulpo and KYMCA Divi«lone, 1- Machi Unlong Dielelane wadar D/Sval. Kraugementa,
Talpe Brimming Pool: Taipo Division under D/Hupte, arrangements,
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Beach Dulles Hong Kong, Saturday 13,
Repas Day. Motor Transport Division: Big Ware, Wanchal ““ Dizkion; Bheko. Confucian. Division. Bunday 24, Itepular,
Duties payable on importa- | tion of toilet preparations and proprietary medicines shall in future be calculated al the official rate of exchange, at the date of payment”
This
replaces the existing practice of calculating the duty Bay. Eastern and KCOD Divisions Dig Wan, Chung Bing and HKYMCA Dirk payable at
a rate of exchange sheko, 8h Nam, and South Chlon ixed from time to time.
Divilom. Tuesday 26, Repulse Bay, Cas Introducing the motion
tral and Confucian - Diefdens: Big Ware. Legitintive Couhell yesterday the shacklean and Motor Transport Divialan
General, Mr. J. B., Sheke, Wanchal "A" and "D" Divkions. Munila, September 19. of the Joint Military Advisory Attorney The military necessities of Group headed by Major-General Griffin, sold members are aware Saturday 30, Repule Dar, 81h Nam Diri the Philippines with special. S. Hobbs, who is on assign that the duty payable on toilet sion: Big Wave, Eastern Division: Bhoko, Am- preparations and on proprietary Chung Bing Division. Bunday 1, Repules bearing on the current domes- ment here: United States
ed under the Dutlable Coiamodities Wave, KYMCA and Ehaukiwan tic situation involving in all-bassador Myron M. Cowen, Ma- medicines authorized to be levied Hay, FCOB and Central Divisions: Ele
Die-
alans; Bheko, Houth China and Wanchal-
One injoy the Huk jor-General Marlano Castaneda, Ordinance 1931 is calculated. In ons; sheka,
cominender of the Philippines respect of commodities at the rale Race Course Duties: Baturday 13, Wan-
+
י:
provide drivers.
Dr. Y. Cheng.
rebels were outlined to meni armed forces, Brigadier-General of 25 per cent of the fo.b. (free chat "A Division. Motor Transport to bers of the United States Calixto Dugue, deputy comman-
on board) value. State Defence departments' der, and other oficials of the "The Lob. value is, of course, Hostings. The next Benlar amours military aid mission at the JUSMAG and the mission,
stated in the currency of the meeting will be held at the Differrn Meas frat "working conference" at
Ranking -officere of the country of origin. Accordingly, Driando Headquarters of Friday, Septem Philippine
by armed forces five by resolution passed Comp Murphy here today.
this ber 12. at 6.10 p.m. Wall Senior
Officers please attend," Leaders of the 20-man' survey commands were present to sup. Council on December 3, 1047, Pravizullen - Bquad Duties Medical
ply Information on mission, headed by Mr. John |
various roles of exchange, were specified Mr. Melby, speciul aesistant iɔ
branches of service, including which should be adopted for thor for duty Bunday 24, Div, Sura. air force purpose of assessment of duty in], Brigade Equipment Maring, Will I the' Constabulary, Dean Rusk, Assistant Secretary of State for For Eastern Affairs, ground forces, Nava! Patrol Hong Kong dollars, Consequent D/Bupts, please see that any requesis for 1 on devaluation of the French waulpment sent by missmit to the and Marinc Major-General
and the marvico sootjan. Graves B. Erskine, were under-
The screion was also giveh n frane, amendment was made by stores are keeompanied by a alunod letter stood to have received coniden- report on Intelligence problems further resolution of Councilor some identification. No stares will low lued to a person' unless Sentity ́rard ttat information on the present confronting the G-2
sectior on July 20, 1940,
"As to this date, however, it will request accompanies "same.
-Western District Kal-Ping Asociations defence and security strength of which were recently aired in an is considered; more convenient if the country and potential anny Inquiry by the House of Repre
auguration ceremony at 6 v.20, on 'Eunday. resources and technical brieing sentatives Un-Filipino Activities on attempt to lay down constante dress for Officers attending the in the Hong september 24, will be either While Mom equipment, ermamont and
and the
Commitee in connection with equivalent between disposition of troops.
spy hunt, in Manila and on- Kong dollar and other currency Dresy or Civilish Evening Dress
be abandenod; and instead, calcu-
(d) ILA, EDWARDS, 8.D.BL... Today's initial brass tacks con- virons.
Согра Дари fab-which will be followed by No statment was issued by the lation be made in relation to the official rate of exchange prevail- several others during the next conterces after the meeting in two weeks in a survey which is line with the practice of tight lag as between Hong Kong, and
other currency
at the time expected to lead to increased secrecy which has surrounded
paying duty. military assistance from the the Melby-Erskine mission on all "The purpcid 6f this resolution United States in the near future its travels through South East is to authoring, under section. 4 of to help
this country. neutralise Asia since last July,
the Duttable: Commodities: Or the menace of Communiam-took Included in the mission par-dinance, the application of thi place at the sump on the city's sonnel are experts of the Unit- more convenient procedure.
The motion was accouded by edge with the Philippine army od States Defence Department, top brass Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast the Acting Colonial Secretary,
Attending were Mr. Melby Guard and the State Department. Mr. Toad, and carried un Ataler Cirneral Erskine members
United Pros a
animously,
on
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