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No. 34901

Parachute Troops May Get Orders For Persia Soon

London, May 23.

The destination of Britain's airborne "Fire Brigade" will be announced later this week, the War Office announced tonight.

The 4,000 crack fighters of the 16th Indepen- dent Parachute Brigade Group have been standing by at Aldershot in readiness to go abroad at short notice.

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BRITISH FAMILIES LEAVE

Nicosia, Cyprus, May 23,

Itoports of the alerting of the, becoming a voluntary prisoner unit coincided with Britain's of Parlament.-Reuter. preparation of warning to tran that taking over of Anglo-Iranian Oli Company property in that country would have "serious consequences.”

Some units, meanwhile, went on leave tonight, and it expected that all the men would have had 72-hour leaves by the week-end,

Was

The Press Association said it was understood that the leave

leave-Associated Press.

A scheduled British Over- seas Airways Corporation plane tanded here today on its way from the Persian oil

part of Abadan to London with a full load of British families, includ-

children.

The BOAC was understood to be saidying on airlift scheme evacuate British families frem Persia if necessary. was reported from Abadan

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might count as embarkation Saturday that a small number of the families of the 3,300 Bri- employees of the Anglo- Company there

PERSIA UNMOVED

Teheran, May 23. Perela is ready to take over the Anglo-Iranian ollfields and Installations "without further delay." The usually well-in- formed newspaper, Kaihan,

tint tonight

Kazem

sald Hossibl,

the Finance Ministry representative

the OU Nationalisation Board,

had made this statement to them.

tish Iranian were returning to Britain, but that this was normal at the be- ginning of the Persian summer.

-Reuter.

INDIA ASKED TO AID

New Delhi, May 23.

A reliable source said today asked India for s good offices that the British government had and co-operation in settling the Anglo-Iranian

dispute. The

approach was made The Persian Prime Minister, through the United Kingdom Dr Mohammed Mossadeg, re- High Commissioner at

New turned to his sanctuary in the Delhi, Sir Archibald Nye.

Omcials said it was not yet Majlis (Parliament) bullding

whether India had sortic known

agreat to intervene, but it was

ernment

would

co-operate, India is

the among of oil supplied by the Anglo-

"large users" Iranian Oll Company.

today

after

a secret

lasting 1wo days..

the

Dr Husseini Fálemi, Deputy Premier, refused to say Dr Mossadeg had been where since Monday morning or why he had left his heavily-guarded refuge.

It was generally believed that he had spent two nights at his private residence near Teheran and had now come . back

to take up residence in the Majlis agilh."

Dr Folemi described ridiculous reports that Premier was about to resign. Dr Mossadeg told the deputies on May 13 that he was geeking protection from his enemies by

as the

expected that Mr Nehru's pov

Meanwhile, a meeting of the British Cabinet scheduled for tomorrow was cancelled because the Iranian government had not yet replied to the latest British note. The Cabinet will stand by for an early meeting after the Iranian

reply is received, Parliament reconvenes next week after the Whitsun holl- day. The government almost certainly is going to be pressed by Mr Winston Churchill for a statement on the Iranian situa- tion.-United Press,

COMMENT OF THE DAY

Established 1845

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1951.

A Counter Attraction

An American Air Force helicopter drew thousands

of Viennese from Communist rallies in the city last week. The plane landed three times in the streets. Our picture shows the helicopter dropping to earth be. fore a crowd of 13,000 in front of the City Hall-

(Associated Press).

Gas Works Explosion

Imodena, May 23.

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Seven men were admitted to hospital here in critical condi- tion on Wednesday after terrifle explosion shattered the local gas works,

The seven were working near a gas tank when a broken meter caused an explosion. Several hundred yards of piping were

shattered.

had to aght for over

Firemen wearing ghe masks

an hour with special chemical fre ex- tinguishers before

they could reach the seven workers-As- sociated Press.

AIR

CRASH

New Lisbon, Ind. May 23. An Air Force C-124 Globe- master,. four-engined giant capable of carrying 200 fully- equipped troops, creashed und burned on an experimental flight today, killing seven of the 12 persons aboard-United Press,

Crisis Looming In Middle East.

BRITAIN'S patience in dealing with

of

Persia's unilateral actions strongly Ruggestive

an intention to expropriate British oil property of "normous value, politically and strategically, gains the widest approval. despite the feeling that the Persians need to be impressed with the fact that it has its limits. Mr Morrison's Note made it clear that there is no challenge to Iran's sovereignty or to her right to seek more profitable arrangements. An appropriate answer can be found by a round-table conference, and the inference was clear that British interests were prepared for brond con- cessions to Iranian wishes. The main obstacle appears to be fanaticism on the one hand and a misinterpretation of moderation on the other. The "faint and vision" policy of Mr Mossadeg, the Prime Minister of Persia, has given a startling glimpse of the way affairs are conducted in Teheran. If we did not know before that the Persian Govern- ment are not to be measured by Western standards, we know it now. The idea that they could filch Anglo- Iranian oll from under our noses becomes the more fantastic. Thus the oll is being expropriated to "enrich the . Persian people" although everyone, except apparently the Persians them- selves, knows that it will mean their greater impoverishment. The Premier who takes refuge in the Parliamentary. building himself is well aware of it. Besides being a bitter Anglophobe he sa fanatical Nationalist. As such, be has no truck with the Communists, Yot he must realise that his present policy will play into the hands of the local

· Reds" and their Russian masters. This is the background against which one of the world's greatest individual onter prizes, faslipping through British fingers. Should that : be allowed to

more

are

more

be

happen, it will be a lusting reprouch, and will doom the present Government decisively than it is at the moment. Mr Morrison partially restored the position by the firm tone of his Note, but this requires to-be followed up. Britain hus turned the cheek, Persian hoping for

a more helpful response. Instead, the situation has grown worse. As the Nationalists have seen their tactics pass without reprisal,

thdir passions have become violent. If Britain should now forced into any sort of action-the necessity for which all would deprecate -our task would be harder than if action had been taken promptly. What measures, if any, may be contemplated, cannot be known. But there are 8,000. British residents in the oil-field areas, big demonstrations

threatened throughout the country next week, and the need for protection could very easily arise. Fortunately, the Americans have now seen the red light and have warned the Persian Government against natiorialisation of oil without entering into negotiations and placing understanding on a legal basis. Prior to that, American comment has been

That largely unsympathetic. foolishly short-sighted. If the US, allowed British concessions-to be torn up without protest she would help, by her own inactivity, to create an ugly precedent for her own forelgi oil interests. The two countries must act together in this'os in much clac, Neither country can forget that Russia broods over the Persian border and that the dispute exactly suits her book if she wants to make trouble in the Middle East. This knowledge has laid a

· restraining hand on the Attico Govern-

ment. But the situation has still to be. faced, and it is better to do it early than late.

was

Macao Under Taipeh Fire

Talpeh, May 23, The Nationalist Ministry of Defence tonight charged that Macao has become a transit port for war XILA- terials from Hongkong to

China.

The Communist Ministry claimed that more than 200 tons of petroleum and other fuels and a large number of automobiles, trucks and tyres wore bes shipped to Canton from Macao dally-United Press.

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U.N. Believed To Be On Verge

Of Historic

Victory

Tokyo, May 24.

The United Nations Army in Korea was last night on the point of winning a great victory as the Communist armies fled northward,

On the west and central fronts the Chinese were so fast going back that the Allies were in many sectors unable to main- tain contact.

Did Peron Fall For

On the vital castern front where the Com- munists made the most strenuous attempt to break the stalemate of the Korean war, the second phase of their Spring offensive was collapsing into threa- tened disaster.

The Communists were withdrawing wherever

Huge Bluff? they were able to escape from Allied attacks.

ROUT

The Folies

Invite Rita

Faris, May 23.

The furons Folies Ber- rere announced today that It had offered Elta Hay. worth a leading role in the next

Folics production. She is at present establish- ing residence in Nevada

80 she may lo suft for. divorce from Prince Al Khan.

The Folles director, Paul Derval, sald he had cabled an offer to her, The next Folles show is scheduled to open on October 1-Enlied Press.

STUNNING ROCKET BARRAGE

Tokyo, May 24. rocket-launching

American ships moved in close to the Corrumuniat East Coast part of Wonsan fast night and ripped loose with a stunning barrage of thousands of rockets.

The apparent rout of the enemy looked like becoming an historic victory. Rio De Janeiro, May 23. The Tribuna da Imprensa Out-numbered 10 to one, the reinforéemens rushed to this published a front-page, ban- Allles are forcing vastly superior sector. ner-line story today saying numerical forces to retreat in These became the pivot point

disorder.

of an Allied spear which General that President Peron has de- British and American Staff Van Fleet used to thrust bade- clared

under

arrest Dr officers were jubilant about the ward all the Communist armies Ronald A. Richter, Austrian-possibility that this new debacle across his front. born atom scientist.

the enemy would simplify The American troops per- politicians' approach to a nego- formed their task and the Im- It was announced nearly twolated truce at least.

mediate credit for the apparent-

Fires were still burning and months ago that Richter had All reports from the Eighth ly imminent victory is given spreading at midnight, & Navy discovered a new process for re-

Army last night indicated that them,

report from the light cruiser leasing atom energy.

Communists

The United defeated

States Second Manchester said today. The article sold that President and demoralised; their greatly Division saw the enemy retreat Peron ordered Richter's arrest superior manpower and resources after six days of the hardest

Wonson had been blasted: by after discovering that Richter had nullified by the Allies over fighting. The Second Division naval slege forces, for three discovered nothing except awhelming air power, devastating stayed where it was although week shore batteries fired back months, but during the Inst "spectacular process for obtain-firepower on the ground. and greatly superior numbers of at Alled war craft. Ing

Peronista

of their inabilly to keep their in- Communist troops passed its Merit."

fantry organised, armari and Banka through slowly dis- The battleship New Jersey The

article sold the informa-fed,"

units. of lighter and destroyer Brinkdey A high-ranking officerating about Richter's arrest is

hit carller South Korean forces.

ibis week by shore certain but gave no source.

EIGHTH ARMY

fire, both were back in action, GAMBLE The Second Division gave no bombarding Red polfions ground but wheeled, forcing the the east coast, a Far East naval enemy to change his direction summary sald. Associated to the cast. The enemy were Press

don

the

Medal

un- here tonight, "They are The article sald that Argentine kempt, idle, diaorganised, starv Army technicians had analysed ed. They are not good soldiers. Richter's "discovery" and found They are beaten". the whole thing only a "colossal bluff.

President Peron was

ARMY CATCH-CRY

The Eighth Army's catch-cry deceived into

1 Richter arrested; last night was "Thres corps, which the Allinating a salient

Furious and had

but had not announced

probably would not.

It

and three soldiers, three loaves of began closing off.

{bread."

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on Wednesday

It added that the matter

possible that the it was It derives from the Allied dis- salient could become a danger- being kept secret by Peronista covary made in the last two days ous circles. Associated Press.

penetration. that all the Communist forces Buenos Aires, May 23. across the Korean front are Army's gamble.

Governmerit tonight demoralised and starving, largely But even if the denied published reports that as a result of Allied strategic alr been developed, it would have the atomic scientist, Ronald-attacks on their supply lines brought the Communists Richter, hus been arrested.from the 38th Parallel to the some of Korea's wildest country, United Press.

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Binancial falics between Britain BOAC TRYING

and Japan would open in Tokyo tomorrow.

The talks were initiated by the possibility of an early settle- ment of the Japanese peace treaty which would give Japan greater control of her affairs, .

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London, May 23. The salient last night seemed Among the 89 distinguished From three different Com-to have become a trap for more guests who will tour the Festival Alles have received reports that soldiers, munist corps in Korea the thousands of ill-fated Chinese of Britain under the auspices of the U.K. government are battles with no more than a loaf the United States Second Divi- Hongkong.

The tough fighting attitude of these representatives from Sir Mon Kam Lo, C.B.E.;

the Chinese went into these

of bread to last a week.

PIVOT POINT

Sir Arthur Morse, CBE.; and Mr T. N. Chau, C.B.E.

They will be received by the

London, May 23, All tactical reports from west slon was being attributed to the The de Havilland Comet, fet to cast last night said that these tough fighting qualities of the ariliner that BOAC

will exhausted, half starved Chinese new Far East Commander, Gen shortly use on its Middle East Communist soldiers were moving cral Matthew B. Ridgway. service leaves London airport back.

The soft spoken General, with King at Buckingham Palace on tomorrow on a "dummy run" to

his flair for friendly public re- July 1 and will attend a loyal Omelals of the Bank of Cairo to try out conditions. The retreat was most evident lattons, was known to be keeping garden party on the following England have gone to Japan to

The Comet which will call on the west and central fronts out of the way of General Van day. The tour has been arrang- join Mr H.. Thomas, the

will at Rome, make experi- where the Allies, since Sunday, Flod, but the Eighth Army and ed by the Colonial OfficeA950- British Treasury's representa- mental fights from Cairo to gamblod on enemy weakness (Continued on Page 10 Col, 4) leiated Press. tive in Tokyo, who will conduct

Nicosia and Belrut, both of and attacked despite the danger the talks,

which may be used as alterna- that the enemy could reinforce tive airports when the service is his

the castern in full operation,

On its way back from Cairo With South Korean forces on Sunday, the Comet will land apparently being reduced to a at Brindisi, another alternative disorganised condition, the airport, and will return to Lon-weight of the eastern front bat- don on Monday.Associated ties fell on United States troops Press

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cover

Britain, other

The conference will review the operation of the existing payments agreement, which was concluded in May, 1948, and. which will expire when

the pence treaty is signed

Discussions will also

with Japanese trade, British colonies Sterling areas, tolilling at pre- about £100,000,000 an- nually. It possible; officials Fald that the conference will bring an abolition of the pre sent clause which provides that any balance duo in excess of a certain amount shall be paid in dollars-United Press.

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George Is Forgiven

New York, May 23.

pressure

front,

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in the Second Division and on

Panamanian Ships Under Suspicion

London, May 23.

A Conservative Member of Parliament said today that he had reason to believe large amounts of oil and other war materials were being carried to Red China in ships which paid for their Pana- |manian registry in dollars. ·

Tho Member, Me Henry

Mr Price said he did not

George Martin's 24-year-old Price, said he would ask the know what action the Conser

| English war bride, Dorothy, deputy Conservative leader, Mrvative Party would take after, and their five-year-old son, Anthony Eden, to call for an his information was presented Jerry, arrived in New York on Investigatten,

He said in an

"

the liner America today and interview: "The whole affair la to them, but he added: "I am forgave George for turning to very serious and suspicious and sure they will check up on it theft in an attempt to furnish a should be investigated.

Arst of all. My sources of in- now apartment for

the end of the war," about formation in this affair are

tony George was arrested on Sunday 1,500,000

were under on charges of taking a $75 chair. Panamanian registry, while now quite reliable and if what they Dorothy stepped off the ship nearly 3,500,000 are under that say is true then we ought to Into George's arms and sald, country's Almost half of do something right away." "Of course I forgive you and this total is in tanker and a Ho said part of the oil was so does Jerry, although it was large proportion of them are suspected to be from Indonesia wrong for, you 40,

carrying oil to Chino illegally. Portuguese port of Macas and do it,"

and wis being, dumped In the George and Dorothy hoped "I should not want to go so the judge would be Icalent and far at the present time as to in Honglong for trans-ship- the added: hope

It does not state that these ships are Ameri- ment to Ching. Other lots, he can, but most of the tankers added, were being taken direct= get into the London papers where my mother can read its have paid for their registry in Ay into ports along the Chinese

mainland United Press, -United Pr

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