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Squatters RIDGWAY'S ARMISTICE INVITATION

Stop Main Line Rail Traffic

Caleutta, June 29. Track-squatting demons trators this evening had of rall trafic along one the two main lines linking East and West Bengal com- pletely paralysed for more than 60 hours.

Hindu

East Pakistan, for various

The squatters were refugees from demanding redress grievances reinting

tions

to condi- their at

rehabilitation

40 mil -at-Ranaghal, camp from Calculta. The

main de

de- of for mand

payment orrears in government cash dis- tributions, totalling the equiva- lent of 47 cents (US) per head - over the pust three months.

was

Hundreds of demonstrators. consisting of men, women and children, have been squatting on the tracks in three-hour shifts, night and day, since S a.m. Wednesday and threatened to continue until Sunday.

by

The police are standing but are not attempting to clear the ine. Except for one closh between refugees and a party travellers, of Inconvenienced

trade

the Alluation was peaceful. Cycles, richshaws, motor trucks were und even bullock carts

tran- doing a roaring sporting train passengers across 10-mile breach caused by the the demonstrators. United Press.

Proposes Meeting In Wonsan Harbour On Board Danish Ship

Labour Peer Resigns

London, June 29.

Lord Foley, aged 27, one of the youngest peers In the House of Lords, an- nounced tonight that he had resigned from the Labour Party as he was "not interested in politics" and wished to concentrate on music. Lord

Foley, a pianist and composer, Joined the Labour Party in 1945.

In

He raid on his resigna- "I am not interesied tion:

politics.

My whole life is music and therefore I thought it best to resign."

Under

the

TULID of Adrian Foley, he has written songs for several Sims and has played in television and cabaret, lle hopes soon to take nd. vantage of a big offer to write the whole score for the 4 musical play in United States.-Beuter.

BIG

FACTORY EXPLOSION

Bridgwater, England, June 29.

A terrific explosion tonight in the Royal Ordinance factory at nearby Puriton district and smashed windows

over a wide.

rocked

First arco,

BROADCAST TO

COMMUNIST C-IN-C

IN N. KOREA

Washington, June 29.

General Matthew B. Ridgway, Supreme United Nations Commander in Korea, today called on the Communist Commander. in-Chief to meet his representative aboard a Danish hospital ship in Wonsan harbour to discuss an armistice, the State Department announced.

Wonsan harbour is on the east coast of North Korea, about 80 miles north of the 38th Parallel. It has been heavily bombard- ed by United Nations warships on many occasions.

The State Department said that General Ridgway sent a message by every available means at 10 p.m. today.

General Ridgway's message, transmitted to him by President Tru- man, and addressed to the Commander-in-Chief of the Communist forces in Korea, read:

"As Commander-in-Chief of the United Nations Command I have been instructed to communicate, to you the following:

"I am informed that you may wish a meeting to discuss an armistice providing for the cessation of hostilities and all acts of armed force in Korea, with maintenance of such adequate guarantees for the armistice.

д

that such "Upon receipt of word from you the

meeting is desired 1. shall be prepared to name my representative. I would also, at that time, suggest a date at which he could meet with your representa- tive.

could take I propose that such a meeting place aboard a Danish hospital ship in Wonsan har- bour".

ports sald the blast occurred in a chemical plant where only about half a dozen men working.

were

An official announcement sald "Bome were killed

and some

the

Thai Premier

Arrested

The announcement of Ganera!! II. The Chinese field commander Washington,, June 20. were Injured but first. reports

had Ridgway's action was released is the veteran General Peng at the State Teh-hual. A Siamese Marine unit today said only one injury case seized the Slamese Premier, been admitted Bridgwater Hos- simultaneously

Department and the Defenct Phibul Songgkram, in Bangkokpital. A huge column of smoku Department in Washington, in The proposal for truce talks

height over and gunfire broke out in the sprang to a great

Nations came one year and four days the big factory occupying four Tokyo and at United

after the outbreak of city, the State Department re-

headquarters. square miles of ground a few ported.

miles from here and debris

Mr Lincoln White, State De-Bghting on June 25, 1950. The

rained down outside its fence. partment spokesman, anid that The battle line in Korea now

United Press.

General Ridgway had addressed extends from

a point on the his message to the Communists

west coast of Korea just south by every avaliable means, but of the

38th Farallel, bulges he did not elaborate on this,

about 20 miles north

of the The Danish hospital ship

Parallel in the centre, and runs the 13,164-fon motor. ship Jut into the sea of Japan 25 miles

United landia, placed at the Nations' disposal by the Danish north of the Parallel-border- line between North and South Government. violence oc-

Cairo, June 20,

Korea, curred at the time the Premier.

The Commander-in-Chief of The Indian Ambassador, Mr but gunfre

Korean forces is was taken

The present front is far south Was Asaf All Fyzee, announced today the North

He of the point reached by United later in the northern that he was relinquishing his Marshal Kim Il-sun. heard

North Korean It added that office on completion of his term also

Premier. Nations forces last nuturan. part of Bangkok. the Siamese had not molested and returning to India in Sep- The North Korean feld com-

now is General mander Lember.-United Press. any Americans.-United Press.

Prime Minister was seized during a ceremony as he accepted dredge from the United States. The dredge was given to Slam to help bolster

in the its

face of economy

Communist mounting

pressure. The United States Embassy, in Bangkok, which reported the

seizure, sold no

Indian Envoy Resigning

COMMENT OF THE DAY

Right Time For Armistice

THE most encouraging aspect of the

of th

to bring an end to hostilities in Korea is the very active role which is being played by Soviet Russia. There seems little reason now to doubt that the Russians are genuinely interested in the task of achieving a military armis tice, and in a way that is best calcu- lated to be successful. The Russians, in their "clarification" of the armis- tice proposal have studiously avoided any suggestion that political considera- tfons should enter at this stage. And, in rather an adroit manner, they have brought the Chinese Communists into the picture. The stage appears to be, well set for discussions in the field for a cessation of fighting, which, after all, has been laid down by the United Nations as the essential prerequisite to any conference on peace terms, Sena- tor McCarthy has with heavy sarcasm used the phrase "It is better to have a dishonourable peace than fight a dis- honourable war." But the worthy Senator, in his endeavour to gain dramatic effect, has missed the point. There is considerable difference be- tween an armistice between fighting forces in the field and permanent con- ditions for peace. There is nothing dis- ending honourable about mutually 'savage and useless fighting. It is plain commonsense and the sooner it can be realised, the better for every- body concerned. From a military point of view the United Nations forces have achieved the purpose for which they they have were put into the field

prevented wanton aggression from overrunning Korea and belligerently imposing its will on the people. They have won, the victory they sought and a cease-fire at this stage is sensible..

is

Nam

Mr Trygve Lie believes this can be fort- brought about within the next night and we see no reason to question his optimism. The important point is Way that the Soviet proposal in no violates the fundamental principle laid down by the United Nations for armistice. On the contrary it is vir- tually identical to, the General Assem- bly's resolution dealing with this sub- ject. Moreover the Soviet proposal is practical and can be effected without any placing the United Nations in

an

false position. Admittedly there are complicated problems to be tackled once a cease-fire occurs. It will be in the conferences to follow the armistice that the United Nations will have to be firm in order to preserve the vital principles of international justice and right which are embodied in the Char- ter and in their resolutions concerning the future of Korea. But while the Íssues fighting continues even these

cannot be remain academic and brought, before warld opinion. That is why a cease-fire is go cssential. Even- tually the future of Korea and a num- ber of other Far East problems will have to be determined round the con- ference table, unless it is the intention of the Communists to plunge the world Into ita third war over these issues, which, we feel, is extremely unlikely. Wherefore, the sooner these problems can be tackled in reasonable, civilised manner, the sooner

can

a measure

of security be brought to this part of the world. And the immediate demand. Is that fighting shall be brought to an end in Korea. Once the United Nations are satisfied that an effective armistico can be arranged, nothing should be allowed to stand in the way of its realisation.PY

building approximately along the 38th Parallet ran along the most natural defence line in the

and f Red section

Korea of command probably would insist buffer zone running north- North Korea.

therefore General Ridgway's

on

10

He added that the Com- munists were not likely

some that without agreo to vigorous arguing, If they agree nt all.

NOTE OF CAUTION The United Nations Secretary General, Mr Trygve Lie, who ordered the cease-five pro- posal circulated tonight to all delegations as a United Nations White Paper, commented: I. carnestly hope the message of the Commander-in-Chief of the

They May Soon Become Silent

Allied troops duck and cover their ears as their 75mm recoilless rifle delivers a blast at enemy positions in North Korea. But this and other guns in Korca may soon become silent if, the armistice moves now in pro- gress are successful-AP Picture,

Persia World

Appeals For Court Ruling

The Hague, June 29. The Persian government tonight appealed to

Dulles Firm On Subject Of Japanese Reparations

Washington, June 29.

Mr John Foster Dulles, State Department consul tant on the Japanese peace treaty, stated today that the treaty is not expected to include terms for cash reparations to the Philip- pines or other countries, but will provide for some reparations from Buch sources as Japanese assets seized abroad and services. Asked in an interview about Secretary of State Mr Dean Acheson's statement to a Con- gressional committee earlier this week that "we maintain a firm position against any in the Japanese reparations treaty," Mr Dulles said:

"The Secretary of State was referring to reparations terms of

In

monetary payments, referring to

He wus not Dossible

reparations

from

seized Japanese assets, services and such things. We always had some

provisions for res

parations in the draft treaty. It is true that these have not been considered adequate by the Philippines"

He sald

it was

still too early to say whether the final draft would contain the treaty reparations terms more sati factory to the Philippine point of view or whether "the" treaty would state that signature

United Nations Command will the World Court to declare that the Anglo-Iranian does not prejudice receive a prompt and affirma-oil dispute is not within its jurisdiction. five response."

On the eve of hearings on the British request for A note of caution and a re-interim measures to protect the oil rights, Persia sent minder that the Korean cease a telegram to the President of the Court stating that fire would only be the first step

toward final settlement of the she rejected the British petition. whole question was sounded tonight by the chief Egyptian delegate, Mahmoud Fawzi

of the most Fawzi Bey, one active in past mediation efforts of the Arab-Aslatic United No-

tion group, told the Ualled

sald

as

The Persian Minister here, I fear was fell for the oil in Mr Hossein Havab, confirmed stallations, as the Iranians were

regard them that a three-man Persian mis- believed to

assets under their slon-was-due here by air from valuable

nationalisation *programme: **** Teheran at 10 p.m. GMT to-

United Presa, Na- night (7 a.m. Saturday Hong- tlons radio here that he was kong time). not encouraging optimism,

The Persian Minister bearing in mind the difference he had no instructions from his between a cease-fire in Korea

to appear before and final

peaceful settlement government which they were of the whole Kercan question the World Court tomorrow,

Ho added that a settlement that I believe will delegation was on its way to П Persian need continuous effort and considerable time."

The Hague with a copy of 'Fersla's appeal,

well

above tho

But is is positions to driven Jast January.

Except for a coastal area north-west of Seoul, the South

He said, however, that if a Asked whether the delegation, Korean capital, all South Korea has been cleared of organised cease-fire were achloved, "it understood to consist of three Including a Jawyer, Communist troops. But small will be a very wide step, con-men,

by many to still sidered

bring would bands of guerillas

Persian represent the are active in the mountains of South

nearer to this world the timot government at Court hearings, when peace is strengthened Koren, Reuter,

"I do not know." he said: settled, and things are more

Associated Press. leading finally to a peaceful

TROOPS READY atmosphere."-United Press.

Cairo, June 20, Britain's top military leaders reported on Friday.

UN ELATION

Naw York, June 20. It probably will be at least 48 hours before the Korean cease- frs can be nailed down, a high (UN omelat said on Friday night.

UN observers generally elated about the speed of the

in

were

NORWAY'S

efforts which culminated NAVY CHIEF

In General Matthew B. Ridgway's

armistice proposal for

talks

aboard the Danish hospital shi LOSES JOB

*Jullandia" in Wonsan harbour. But they cautioned there were large difficulties to be cleared in the cease-fire talks and that the Opposing generals were not likely to reach agreement without some rough negotiating.

were

have.

meeting

for

arising

10

completed preparations any eventuality from the situation in

the Iranian oil fields,

Well-informed

British mili–

Lary sources at the base of Fayld disclosed British troops the Sucz Canal Zone than the Sixteenth

from

rather

Passchule

Brigade in Cyprus,

be the first to move into

Osp, June 29. action should the situation at Norway's Navy chief his Abadan requires military inter- boon relieved from his post and vention. assigned to special duties, the government announced today)

A

Diederico

Ministry

the

There sources explained that the parachutists have in the past Much would depend. Chase

been so closely Identified with observers sald, on whether the

moves aggressive mo that United Nations alles were willingnouncement said that Vice Ad- British Government was reluc- to settle in the first round for a [mirul Edvard C. Dandolon has tant to use them if all possible. quick cease-fire without going been released from his duties But they stand ready in the

But Into

guarantees.

sudden as from July 1, 1951, The wording વધુ

event that there is a General Ridgway's broadcast proposal Rear Admiral Thore Horve, serious turn in the delicate chess to the Red Commander-in-Chief present chairman of the Nor-game now under way,

An

battalion-be- falked of an armistice covering wegian delegation at the North

infantry a cease-fire

tha and accompanying Atlantic Treaty Organisation tween 600 and 800 men would

probably be sent from guarantees. The question was, Planning Division in could these talks be split into has been appointed to succeed Canal Zone first...

There is sufficient aircraft in two stages so fighting could Admiral Danieisen.

the area to transport the en- cease while the complicated

battalion with medical Reason given for the change tire questions of borders, zone (if any) and exchange of was "lack of confidence and and supply personnel and mill- Equipment and observers proceeded?

harmonie co-operation" between tary polico

for the main=' One reaction General the Defence Department and the stories essential

tenance of such a small force, Ridgway's broadcast was that Admiral.

have already been packed for it would determine whether the

At the same time the Navy shipment to wherever they may Russian proposal for a cease

Stall, Commander be fire was genuino. A high Chief of

1521 | Gunme Hovdennk, har bion United Nations official thought rellevod of his duties at his own

to

a buffer

London

British

the

predek.

· Bald sources. operation probably would not Fighter aircraft are available

the Washington suggestions that request, and placed on the re-require tanks or heavy artillery. acesso fire might come in a tired list.

of hours was somewhat Both Admiral Danielsen and mistie · He said one of the Commander Hovdenak have exi 39 Escort any sirborne move and deal with any; tmexpected | op- big problems in armistice talks pressed thoir dimatisfaction

position from the ground,

would concern the question of with Norway's rearmament pro a Buffer zone between the rival rumme. They maintain that armies. Va

It was stressed here that no the Navy is being sighted natops would be taken for mill- He said the line of fortifck-favour of the Army and Air tary Intervention unless British tions the Allies... baya boen Force--Associated Prom

lives were endangered.“ MEI

Patrol Bomber

Crashes

a country's

REVISED TEXT Mr Dulles said, "We are working on the revizeki test. After that becomes avaliable there, things will become more fully known."

Explaining

that the United States opposition to the Philip- pine claini for $8,000,000,000 in reparations from Japan, Mr Dulles said, "As far as cash reparations are concerned we feel we have prior claim as a result of our advance of $550,- 000,000 to the Philippines for rehabilitation of wor damago thene.!!

Mr Dulles is known to be. lieve that although the Philip- do- sams pines are "entitled" reparations, cash payments on the scale proposed by that country would retard The plane, a PBM, fell in Japanese economic

built up under the ot

Key West, June 30. Eight Navy men were killed today in the crash of a patrol bomber.

was

the

the Florida Straits.

The big twin engined plane with lange amounts of

United States, and taking off from the Key from the West Naval scaplane slation might result in a defloit which when the accident occurred. the United States would have Associated Press.

to make up.-United Press.

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