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Sets Off SERIOUS

On His

His Mission

To Teheran

Washington, July 13.

Mr Averell Harriman departed by plane to- day for Iran to help settle the Anglo-Iranian oil dispute as personal representative of President Truman.

The departure was delayed for more than 20 minutes by an accident to a small private plane which crash-landed near his waiting plane just before the takeoff. The pilot of the small plane was not hurt.

Just before entering his own Iran plane, Mr Harriman said to newsmen, "There is a basic mutuality interest among the peoples involved In the Iranian oll case. The people of

Of

need

employment and

increased revenues from the sale of oil. Also they need the help of the British to produce and sell oil. Other people inter- exted are those of western Europe and Eastern

countries such as India who need ofl."

He said, "I am encouraged Strife & Terror by a telegram sent by

Iranian Premier, Mr Mossadegh, on this

Guatemala City, July 13. The

Government today do clared a stoic of emergency after 35 hours of strife and terror in which at least 100 people were shot.

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RACE RIOTS Reds Must Abandon

IN CHICAGO SUBURB

Cicero, linols, July-12. Bayonets kept uneasy peace in this Chicago suburb today after a night of race riols in which '17 persons were taken to hospital and 17 Imprisoned.

All the rioters were white, protesting skalnat the renting of a flat to a negro war veteran in a while neigh- bourhood.

The clash, between a stone-throwing mob of several 'thousand whites and a combined force of some 600 Na- tional Guardunon and pollos, laried from 11 pm. yester- day until 1 a.m. today,

It was the most violent, surge of almost continuous disorder since Harvey Clark Jnr., attempted to move kis wife and two small chlidren into a Cicero flat-Associated

Press

America Seeking Security Pact With Japan

Washington, July 13.

Official sources said today that it was hoped

a bilateral security pact between the United States, and Japan- would be signed at the time of the signing of the Japanese peace treaty in San Fran- cisco in the first week of September.

In Guatemala President Truman

matter. And if the discussion in Teheran can be mainted on that note I am confident that a a way can be found settle the problem. have been to Teheran twice before. I was there in 1942 to make The bilateral treaty would give the United States the arrangements for the taking right to garrison troops, buse planes and use naval in over of Iranian railway and stallations in Japan. It is designed

to fill the "power road transportation and working vacuum" which would be left when disarmed Japan regains and de-of ports by the United States

Army. We got full co-operation Its sovereignty under the peace treaty providing for the then from the Iraman autheri-withdrawal of occupation forces. Such a vacuum, officials

here said, might invite Communist aggression.

All yesterday crowds stormed through the streets, attacked alleged Communists manded an anti-Communist de- claration by President Jacobo

Arbenz

Its

1. I was also in Teheran for the Big Four conference there in World War II."

in

dawn after ali constitu-

Tho Government, declaration soon today, suspended tional civil rights,

The first official casualty list following yesterday's rioting sold that three people were killed and at least 30 were in hospital, but spokesman for the anti- Communist group said that 20 150 wwere dead and, at least wounded.Neuter.

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POLICE "ACTIVE IN NT

During the last few days the New Territories police has been active and in late night and pre-dawn raids seized

a Iow hundred gallons of petrol and a number of motorcars in con- nection with the attempted ex- port of the fuel.

Several persons have also been detained,

opposition from

Negotiation of a treaty was specifically provided for in the draft text of the peace treatý, which

stated: "Japan may voluntarily enter into collective security arrangements."

Omcials said details of the security

treaty text were still being worked un both here and by Supreme Command officials in Tokyo. It is not yet known, he said, when the text will be

form. Progress

in

Anal

is

over from occupation to security dutits for American military forces in Japan, however, will work considerable require before the text is in final farm. they predicted. Officials declined to say whether such detalls as the

used by the United States exact military installations to forces would be included in the text of the treaty or in a supple- mental agreement now being worked out by military head- quarters in Japan.

Mr Harriman was asked if he would comment on eritielam by the British Ambassador in Teheran of his visit. Mr Har riman replied, "I have not heard of any the British."

Iranian The

Ambassador, Nasrollah Entezamı, cordially bade farewell to Mr Harriman, who said to him, "I would like to take you with me."

Mr. Harriman was

Since the use of various in-. accom- Brigadier Goneval panied by

stallations in Japan will prob- Robert Landry, President Tru

ably vary with the seriousness man's Air Force alde who is in

of the Far Eastern situation, One official said, it Landry

expected charge of the plane. said the plane should reach These officials said the general the treaty text itself will Teheran at 10 arm. Sunday. I outlines of the treaty were work

only in general terms. will reach Paris on Saturday ed out with the Japanese and Together with her three-power

SCAF by Mr John Allison, de security treaty with to pick up Mrs Harriman,

Australia to Mr John Foster puty

Zealand and the defence Dulles, during his recent

Philippines. trip to Tokyo.

the security treaty with detalls of the

with will be one panel in the United military factors and the change- States defence scheme for the

Others with Mr Harriman were Waller Levy, technical oil consultant, and an official of the Mid-East Affairs Section. United Press,

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Strong-Arm Tactics If Talks Are To Be Resumed

DEAN

ACHESON'S STATEMENT

Washington, July 13.

The Secretary of State, Mr Dean Acheson, made it clear. today that the Korean truce talks would not be resumed until the Communists abandoned their strong-arm tactics.

Mr Acheson also indicated at a news con-

ference that the United Nations would seek a New King For

settlement closer to the present battle-line rather than at the 38th Parallel. United Nations forces are now above the Parallel.

Mr Acheson told a news conference that he

Belgians

thought settlement of the issue blocking the Next Tuesday

Korcan armistice talks would be a distinct indica- tion of Communist good faith.

He was asked it difficulties

in the armistice talks indicated any unwillingness by the Com-

t

to and from the

Brussels, July 13.

8 Killed In Explosion

Tudianapolis, July 13. Eight people died in att explosion and fire which awepi the

jet-engine manufacturing Allision Division of General Motors yesterday.

The Division ⚫ today estimated the damage st $7,500,000. 15 times the previous unofficial estimate.

The eighth victim died last night. The shattered area' included 27 sheds, all In reinforced concrete with walls one and a half feet · thick.

were

About 12,000 people employed at. the Allision Division, or The factory is about five miles weit

of Indianapolis/- Benter.

More Britons To Leave

Persia

Abadan, July 13.

Prince A 20-year old

Mr K. B. Ross, general re- Royal will become the fifth king of the Belgians on fineries manager of the Anglo- Tuesday and bring down Iranian Oil Company, told re- the final curtain on the porters here today that 300 royal dispute which had other technicians of the Com- more British engineers anti nearly plunged this country | pany would be sent to Britain 3. Allow each side to send into a civil war.

Is the second half of this month. Prince anyone they wished, up to 150

Baudouin Albert persons, including representa-Charles Leopold. Axel Mare ilves of the Press," to the con- Gustay will succeed his father, ference site-Associated Press, the handsome 49-year old king Leopold III, as King Baudouin

Almost all the 450 will be GRAVE FLOOD MENACE- after a simple crowning cere~

from Abadan, where at the end mony at the Belgian Parliament. of July between 600 and 700 On Monday King Leopold British staff will be left. There will

pave the way for his son's will be about 470 in the outlying succession by signing an abdollfields or a total in all Khouzis catlon act in Brussels Royaltan of about 1,200, Mr Ross Palace,

added.

1. Clear Knesong of armed guards and niso

The five-mile area radiating from its centre, munists to reach an armistice or pick another site with such

He

that replied

a neutral setting. agreement.

the United 2. Permit complete freedom General Ridgway, Nations commander, had very of movement

that per- | conference aíte. properly observed formance is the beat indication of good faith.

Mr Acheson said he thought settlement of this issue would bo n very distinct mark of performance by the Com- munista.

He was also asked to explain whether he meant the exact 38th Parallel or the

general area of the Parallel when to Congressional told a recent hearing that on armistice there would be a United Nations vic- tory.

Mr Acheson sold he was not tolking about a surveyor's line but meant the general area of 38th Parallei. He would comment when asked if he savoured a withdrawal to

United

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steady, however, and the text

Parallel Itself by the is expected to be made public prior to the San Francisco con- ference.

Our Industries Challenged

【ONGKONG industrialists could

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Have had a no better emissary in the quest of additional supplies of raw materials and the modifying of the United States trade embargo, against the Colony than. Mr U Tat-chee, whose report to the Chinese Manufacturers' Union on his recent visit to Europe and America is a tribute to his energy and sagacity. Mr U merits the thanks of his colleagues and the congratulations of the Colony for so brilliantly fulfilling an onerous, task. In general Mr U. had encouraging meetings with officials in England, United Holland, Belgium and the States and the prospects of better raw materials supplies of essential are much brighter now than before Mr U started his mission. At least Hongkong's

better problems aro appreciated overseas and there obviously a readier willingness to understand our vital needs. For this Two points the Colony is grateful. were made by Mr U Tat-chce in his address to the CMU which gives rise to concern. One was the revelation' that inferior quality goods manu- factured elsewhere than in Hongkong are finding their way to the United States labelled as being made, in the Colony. This can only do harm to our local Industries and injure the good name and prestige of Hongkong. The Chinese Manufacturers' Union and the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce should unito in taking energetic stops to have this degrading practice stamped out. On the subject of the of Japanese Industries resurgence competitive with those in Hongkong Mr U Tat-chee was frankly apprehen- sive. "The overseas markets of Hongkong goods," he said, "are being jeopardised by keen competition from from other countries, particularly Japan, and such competition is be coming more menacing day by day, especially in Southeast Asian countries,

these

Aligning te wees to the

treaty

Since this cuts deeply into our very existence, it is a matter of the greatest concern to us," Hongkong's industries com- naturally have to contend with petition. They can hardly expect to enjoy exclusive markets and unless it can be shown they are the victims of unfair trading practices on the part of their competitors it is not easy to justify special protective privileges. Fundamentally it remains the task to try of Hongkong industrialists and manufacture commodities of good quality which can be sold elsewhere at That is the most attractive prices. -effective answer to competitors. Nor, in declaring this, are we ignoring the difficulties

confront our. which industries; of rising prices for raw materials, higher labour costs and, in the case of many of the smaller concerns, lack of modern equipment. But the challenge to the ingenuity, of the manufacturers will always exist no matter what aid may be offered by tariff concessions and other artificial privileges, and it is to this challenge must the Hongkong industrialists

They would, of apply themselves. course, be considerably helped if the current economic embargoes import and export restrictions were Our to be, or could be withdrawn.

some derive manufacturers may encouragement from the announcement that after the peace with Japan has been signed Britain does not propose to extend "most favoured nation" This, at treatment to the Japanese..

the least, offers our manufacturers prospect of retaining, and even increas- ing their British markets in the face of Japanese competition. If the outlook for our industries is sombre it' is certainly far from hopeless, and given a continuance of the energy and enterprise which have characterised their operation since the war they can win through to even greater achieve monta..

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the

Nations forces as part of the armistice.

Kansas City To Be Evacuated

Last summer,

turned

KingLeopold

over all his functions to Baudouin alter

the

This would be in addition to the departure of 150, up to July 10, announced earlier this week.

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Mr Ross Wag questioned statement made in anti-about Leopoldiste sparked a series of Abadan earlier this week by an general strikes and bloody riots. authoritative AOIC spokesman Leopold had remained in volun- co on indennitely" at a

lun- that the Abadan refinery tary exile In Switzerland since sh-pus of about 3,000,000

through-put

The liberation.

low

was asked

Kansas City, July 13. Immediate evacuation of Police believed that the gallons daily. Ho Kansas City's vital central enthronement would take place to reconcile this with the state-

Violent op- ment made by a British Em without Incidents. Industrial district was or position to King Leopold's return bassy spokesman in Teheran dered today as flood waters had been led by Socialists who that it is technically impossible" burst through embankments are now pacified by an agree

the meeting of the ment to put Baudouin

throne.-United Press, Kansas and Missouri Rivers. Rolling in muddy, crests out of eastern Kansas where scores of ellies and towns, were Gghting floods, the Kansas River by inld-morning had inundated the

COMMENDS RIDGWAY Mr Acheson praised General Ridgway, saying he had hand- led the armistice operations very well Indeed. He added that at the United Nations commander had the unswerving support of the State Department.

Commenting on the break in the armistice talks, he noted that such negotiations must be carried out on a basis of free

on

Oil Refinery Ablaze

Wilmington, California,..

to keep the refinery going In- the definitely at that low through-

put.

of Kansas City, tourdale and Argentine dis- Cookingham, immediately order- The City Manager, Mr L. P. likes and the other is subjected evacuation of the Industrial to the wishes of the first party, district for the first time since rocked by explosions yesterday

Far East. It is planned eventually to incorporate these into an overall-Pacific defence reciprocity. One could not have pact &imilar the North negotiations where one side Atlantic Treaty Organisation, free to come and go he but United States forces are expected to remain in Japon under the bilateral treaty until the United States is convinced

other Home

security system makes their presence no longer neccesary.-United Press.

Petsche Has

Tough Job

The

Paris, July 13. Premier-designate,

M.

Maurice Petsche, was reported-

ly in serious dimculties today In his attempt to form a strong coalition government.

M. Petsche, a non-Party con- servative,

conferred through-

out the day with Party leaders. The Foreign Minister, M. Ro- bert Schuman, eaid: "Although

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he said. That, he declared, is 1903. not reciprocity.

July 13, Los Angeles harbour was

The

Mr Ross commented, "It was not a technical man who made the Teberan statement. refinery is infinitely flexible.”...... Reuter.

State Department Suspensions

Washington, July 13. The Secretary of State, Mr told a Press Dean Acheson, conference today

that a num- Department em ber of State ployees had

suspended under the Department's loyalty- security programmic.

os fire raged through the Union The River, in full flood, today | Oft Company refinery here.

There are scores of 80,000- The Secretary added that the menaced life and property in

or partially United Nations position in this Kansas City and Topeka, the barrel tanks, full matter was stated very clearly state's second and third largest full of petroleum and off in the refinery. Six blew up in rapid and very well by General Ridg-cities,

waters succession. Spreading, swirling way in his latest statement on the breakdown

No casualties have to for bean dealt additional misery in the negotiations. said from the very beginning eastern half of Kansas State reported. Onlookers filed when the United States had taken a where at least 11 people have a stream of flaming fuel ran very careful, reserved attitude died in the floods during the down an incline into a street number toward negotiations, depending past week. Reuter,

He

in

and

and

were

with

Ficuter.

RESCUE OPERATIONS on the performance of the Com-

Washington, July 13. munists to show that good in- Ho declined to en- tentions.

Rescue plants from all parts dorse a Voter of America broad- of the United States were to- cast which sold the Communists day being rushed to Topeka, were acting in bad faith, nor Kansas, centro of the Mid-West would

why he discuss

onlyfan state's worst floods. wero

loaded They Americans and Koreans

rations, represented in the UN truce do-

medical emergency legation.United Pres

equipment and other supplies for flood victims. REPLY AWAITED

advance base An emergency Seoul, July 14.

a Red was set up at Forbes air base. The Allies awaited

for amphibious I am an optimist by nature, ha

reply today (Saturday) to Gen- near Topeka, lot of time before

and big helicopters cral Matthew B. Ridgway's de- planes, solving this problem."

mand that Communist soldiers cargo planes. M. Petache

enjoys the

Kaesong and the Floods surging across eastern get out of pect of most Party groups be

flooding central Kansas, Roda show other proofs of good and cause of his success og Financo

of faith if cease-fire talks are to be cities and washing away roads his chanees Minister,

have already bridges, but

resumed. forming ··

at lenat 12 workable coalition

Early today the Peking Radio, brought death to were considered touch and go

as heard by The Associated people and caused millions of tonight. Ha major stumbling

Press, it Son Francisco, asked dollars of damage,

In Topeka-population 100,- pro- ite morso was the expected Socialist

listeners to to accept a programme

squads' were abroadcast to "stand 000 emergency poganda on ald to

another Church

schools

evacuating by" until 9 p.m. Friday GMT, feverishly parties,

Ten thousand sponsored by Catholic and

(6 am. Saturday HK Summer 10,000 people, refuse M. Petsche may also

Time), indicating that the sta- have already left and rivers in Socialist demands for greater

tion may have expected to flood were still rising. nationalisation and directed

Kansas River had al- transmit important news, that time the operator merely ready swept many two tridges economy. - United Press.

sent a "no traffe" message and tinking the north and south then resumed an idling signal, sections of the city, flooded Finally the station went off the some residential areas to :0 air at 0.27 pm GMT (0.27 am. depth of 10 feet and was ex Saturday HIS Summer Time). pected to reach a record level

Since shortly after 1.15 pm of 30 feet today. Friday, the next move has been

Dozens of other smaller cities At that hour, radios beamed and towns were in the the Rede a statement by Gen, plight-Reuter,

have Ridgway, Allied Supreme Com-

on why thera mander, been no talks since Wednesday pro- the three "primary and requisites for getting them started again.

He accused the Reds of ob jectionable tactics from start of the talks on Tuesday.

TURKE DEMANDS "Glen," - Ridgway's three de

NEW CARRIER TO BE BUILT

Washington, July 13. A new United States 60,000- ton aircraft carrier capable of handling the new atom-bomb carrying planes will be built at Newport News Virginis, the Navy announced last night, It estimated Its cost $310,000,000.

at

It will be 1,040 feet long and 252 feet wide at the broadest point. It will have a Buds de nigs with a bridge that can be lowered to handle big plante.---- Router.

to the Reds.

up to

to

At

the

WAST

'Reds' › Casualties

* Washington, July 13. The Army-modd on Friday.

that Communist casualties in Korea now total an estimated 1202,020 from the beginning of the war through to July 4REGI

These Bgures includo 372,737 battio casualties, 106,718 nons tatil cakunities and 103,478 captured. United Fren

been

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He declined to give the toml

dividuals.-Reater.

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