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Royal Marines

Explode Floating Mine

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ARRIVALS

from Japan

from Europe

SAILINGS

PASSENGER/FREIGHT SEEVICE

"FELIX ROUSSEL" "LA MARSEILLAISE”. "LA MARSEILLAISE”

14th. Doc.. 20th Des

to Marseilles vis Manila 10th Jan, to Yokohama & Kobe 28th, Jan; to Marseilles via Manlia” Bil`Feb.

Royal Marines are seen on a forward turret of HMS Kenya as they explode a floating mine with Bren guns, aff the coast of Korea, where they have been playing their part in the continuing battle against the Com munists of the North-London Express Service.

STATE HANGING

"REPULSIVE"

F

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BY •

THE WAY •

by Beachcomber

TAUN seems to flicker over more as a popular quiz or ques- loathsome surface tionnaire, designed to appent to the public, than na a Govern-

wants to

of my paper like Bum-nient foolery. Suet mer lightning over a moun- add to the census form a foru tain of rollymolly and questions about film stars. He thinks this would induco tumble-cumtrivy.

people to fill up the form, Also, every town should elect a Cen- kissed by the Mayor after ho

sus Queen, who would be

forn. Mimate

First, there is a pleture of W. G. Grace in his cricket cap, his benign face moored in 40 fathom of beard. Beneath is written: "The Siegfried of Bri- had signed his tain." Now rat me and sink sopcorner might tour England, me and stuff me with ceis, If I as Miss Census, and read out, ex- on the stopa of Town Halls, ever thought of a more

*** such questions as, "Was your quisite comparison, All you have to do, to savour the rich grandmother (paternal) happily

imagine

ness of. it, 18 to

W.

Siegfried (in his cricket cap) at Lord's, OF G. Grace facing Brunhilde on rocky wicket.

A

married?"

DUMB-BELLS

STOP! DRAW BRIDGE

3078 THE LEDGER

YOUR BIRTHDAY ·

BUT

JACOBY

IM. NO ON BRIDGE.

ARTIST!

BY STELLA

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

George Calls Smart Generosity'

| Playing

By OSWALD JACOBY

| 66\/OU'RE both such fine fel- lows that. I can't make up my mind which of you I like better, said Generous George. “I'll tell you what I'U do though. I'll give you this trick and you can decide between

you

you who deserves it more. Anything say is all right with mo

We're really touched," growled West. "Some day, you're going to get laryngitis and then you won't be able to play

Mrs McGurgle's American THE Inspector who bad inter- viewed Mr Chadstono re- ported that the McGurgle estab-F you are born today, you have visit foreign lands, that would bridge.":

shment certainly qualified for

a high potential for success. Government aid, an it seemed The stars have given you # to be full of American visitors. studious, analytical and investi- But a

a higher official was sus gative mind. You are seldom picious, and went along him-

satisfied with superficialities. On Eelf. On the doorstep he ran the other hand, your inventive into the librarian. "Atta, pal,

al," and imaginative mind sometimes said Mr Chadstone. "You from leads you to exaggerate opti- New Orleans?" asked the off-mistic exaggeration of some idea clal. "Sucker,*: zepiled the you are promoting. Fortunate librarian, "you have said ly, your capabilities usually en- mouthful. Yazah, I mure amable you to make these day- Inw salon,dreams come true. But you must from Noo Orleens, hub, huh, you all is doggone be a little cautious in this regard. callin' („me,”

"The official scratched

You have tremendous enérgy;

seem

Viscount Templewood, giving evidence before his head. "You don't

Uke an American, he said, the ability for concentrated, the Royal Commission on Capital Punishment in "Buddy" replied the librarian, hard work; and the will to get London, said he was opposed to capital punish-"when you'ze next in da States, to the top of the ladder of suc- ment in peace-time. "However carefully the death and blow you to a baked clam sess. You enjoy travel, but will penalty is inflicted, a State execution is a repul- sive proceeding,” he said.

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the

retributiva element?

But it

must

0

be

..

highly satisfying. You are fond West had opened the ten of of nature and should plan to diamonds, and Generous George spend some of your time away let it ride around to his queen. from the city. Use these periods George did a little thinking and for rest, relaxation and the stor-decided that West was undoub- ing up of energies for future hard tedly void of clubs. It wasn't work. Be careful of your good too much to expect that East health in youth. Don't abuse it had the seven missing clubs for his opening bid of three clubs. (The bid was " little shabby even so.)

Your affections are deep and sincere and while you, yourself, may not be the demonstrative type; you are happiest if wed to someone

who will "fuss" over

wish is satisfied.

LEO (July · 24-Aug. 23)—— Haste can make waste; so be on your guard agalast an accident. Notice all traffle algust

you and see that your every To find what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your

star and read birthday

barbican and

corresponding paragraph. Let some subordinate it to obligations. If your birthday stor be your dally cookies like only ma old mom- your work called upon you to guide. my can turn out." "Why should a lumber king choose this place

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 to stay? I thought they all lived

SAGITTARIUS (Nov, 23-Dec. decisions. Bo positive of your Sir Samuel Hoare, sufficient punishment from the in suites in London?" "Patootie," 22)-You may, anticipate, sub- facts, before you act

replied the librarian, I guess stantial Lord Templewood W. 1 B

business gains it the.

CANCER (June 23-July. 23) m guys of my sort go big for necessary endeavour is made. Lord Templewood: If It Home Secretary in 1987-89.

15stice of democratic living. And

Exert caution when dealing with - wise and

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan outsiders accompanied by

ΟΤ previously-minde He is president of

rne, I effective prison system. I think Low, if you'll excuse.

RD)-An even temper will. grease Howard League for. Pena! the deprivation of liberty is Wanna look up

scramming, bozo the wheels of progress for you.

plaris will go astray. Use, !dis÷ cretion. Reform and chairman of punishment much greater than public 100g in da Business affatra should prosper.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb, 19) the Magistrates'. Associa-most people Imagine.

ought to be accompanied by a Twenty Years of Uproar

Co-operate with those in your tion.

rigid and austere life of hard

office

for the best results, Be Jazz concerts will probably

friendly. training.

be sponsored as there was little

TIBOEH (Feb. 20.Max. 21) EX-INDIAN JUDGE'S VIEW support for the symphony con- Accept responsibility for some

certa. (Nows item).

Important

action. Get group John Beaumont, K.C.. CUCH warnings should always results. former Chief Justico of Bombe given in good time, to

ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)— bay, who also gave evidence; vold a repetition of what hap Extend the hospitality of your Bald: "There is no clasa of pened at Swindon. The home to close friends. You can offence in which the degree of

be a successful host or hostess noral culpability differs more orchestra was in the middle of

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21) a symphony when cat-enlls be- If anticipating a trip, make de than in the case of murder.

gan. The conductor, to curry finite plans for it now. Radilo favour, at once clapped on activities are also favoured. to false nose and began to dance

about, while the

orchestra Don't let rumours influence your abandoned the symphony, and plunged into "Godda Git Ma Manna," to which audience sang the words,

the entire

Grand census gala

Capital punishment was ob jectionable, he said, because Contrary to the modern do- velopments of penal reform, it abandoned the possibility of ro- forming the murderer.

Being irrevocable, it gave no eppertunity for reversing, a wrong sentence.

It placed (a) hateful" duly on all who took part in an execu- tion; and

It lowered the moral stan-

EVIDENCE OF 35 STATES

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"It seems to me wholly lo- gical to require a judge pass, the same sentence in every case.”

He suggested that the mor- lard of the whole community, mal penalty for murder be im

prisonment for He or for any term of years not less than Its only justification would (say) Ave years, unless the be the safety of the State. The judge, for reasons to be stated evidence of no fewer than 35 by him in passing sentence #bolitionist States clearly show-saw it to impose the death ed that abolition had nowhere penalty.

led to an increase in the rate

of murder. It showed also

that murderers could be IC- formed.

He hoped would

the commission advise suspension of executions for

suficient

A

period to test the effect of sub- stituting life imprisonment

a deterrent against murder,

as

Sir Ernest Gowers, chair. man: Do you regard the unre deprivation of liberty us being

CLOCK WITH A

CHILDRENGER AS 'GUINEA

PIGS

Thousands of Britain's children are "guinda pigs" in experiments by experts of the GovernmentTM” spon Bored National Foundation. of Educational Rosparoh,to,| discover the best-type of education for each child as an individual,

4---Reporte 2, ayu being d preRESIS about the problema de 14-xea) old leaving primary schools,.

the use of school record cards, and the effect of school rewardi and

Other work has included i study of the 'reactions; of infant schoolchildren ‚at: Fiford; "Einen,

to reboot me, and tHE TURN:

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INSIDE

guard against a universal boycott of next year's cen- suo, Suot has suggested that the whole thing should be organised

CROSSWORD

-Doriodely; good for nothing. (7) AGANT. DIT DOS « khousande fai

10 berlaping, maach to ba adges

in side solda cur, (y)

GEMINI (May 22-June 22)-

• BARBS

By HAL COCHRAN A NEW YORK woman willed

her chauffeur: “$10,000—and he didn't drive her dó ít,

Stay out all night and sleep all day if you want to have a hard time finding pour place in the sun.

TEGO CAMERA-Bork để man Guard someone you love against rumour or gossip. You can dis "pel ́the effects if you try.

In addition, West'e prompt rescue at three diamonds in- dicated extreme shortness in clubs. Finally, the fact that West had led away from his king of diamonds (not

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-002, 23)--! Concentrate on some important tead) Indicated that he didn't objective and recognition should have even a singleton club to

Carter in lend. be forthcoming. tercats are important.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov, 29)- Organise a gathering of congenial friends for this evening. Be successful as a host or hostess

CHESS PROBLEM

By ARTHUR A, PAUL

Black, & pieces..

White, 12 pieces. White to play and mate in'two, Solution to yesterday's

One of the best alarm clocks io bacon and eggs cooking on problem: the kitchen stove.

In more ways than one vou are better of with 'health than wealth. Nobody' tries to borrow. 11..

Everybody knows exactly how to raise children except the people who live on either sido of you.

el Check Your

Knowledge

́ ́1. What was the English

The good fortune abous novelist Quide's real, namet,

2. Who invented the⠀⠀⠀first

| praotical sewing machine?

# Name the highest moun tain `peak in Moropo;-)

the wife of ULYSSEST VAR

the world's largest

1, Ke~KO, any; 2, Q or Kt mates,

INTELLIGENCE TEST

Diamonds

By T. O, HARE 167 "SUPPORT (183d Badger to s

Wosen) "you are desit

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SLIDE'NDA ESMOTE 109 TOP OANS ·

are the odds' säainet ste" EWU .

At the second trick, George led the jack of hearts, holding the trick. He continued hearts, and West properly held up his

ace until the third round..

West then shifted to the four of spades, and George: really outdid himself in his attempt 18 be generous to his opponents. When East played the ace pf; spades, George dropped the queen!

East tried to get out by lead- ing the jack af spades, and George won with the king. It was at this point that George led the three of spades from his hand. and made his little speech.

West dared not put up the ten of spades because, although ko could eash another spade, ho would then be forced to lead diamonds. Dummy would be Unbio to win a trick with the jack of diamonds and take the hearts. West therefore played a low spade, hoping that his part- per could exit safely in clubs.

East was obliged to win with the nine of spades and-land the clubs, When East led the ten of clubs, George let it rido around to dummy's Jack Dum- py.could then cash the remain- ing hearts after which George's. own hand was good for the rest... of the tricks

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