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No. 35056

THOUSANDS FIGHT ITALIAN FLOODS

Homeless Inhabitants Left Marooned

Ferrara, Nov. 20.

Thirty-thousand rescuers flung themselves into the "battle" of the Po River with renewed urgency today as fresh disaster rolled toward the flooded delta.

Far away at Turin, on the other side of Italy, the river rose to an ominous seven feet in 48 hours after heavy downpours in the mountains of Pied- mont, where it was still raining tonight.

It may be a day or two be- The now danger to Rovigo fore these new torrents roll brings the added menace of an- ocross North Italy and reach other union between the Po and the half dozen gaping holes in the Adige, only a mile and a half the Po dykes between Ferraway und the Adriatic.

About 100 British and Ameri-

But then milkons of tons of 'eau soldiers from Trieste helped water will urge into the 1,000- piling sandbags and piloting square

kilometres wilderness. rescue craft.

where thousands of homeless [ Ieople wêre stl moned tonight, starving and chilled to the bone by a wet mist.

About 200,000 people have kst everything in the foods.

No one dares estimate the death roll.

AWAIT RESCUE

RELIEF FUNDS

While hundreds of million of lire flowed into funds started by the Vatican, the Red Cross, newspapers, the national ta.. network. political parties arad dozens of private organisations. the Government decided to se

The little town of Adna still aside 30,000 million lire for - halds the jimelight of

theter and reconstruc.Ion.

tragedy. About half of its 35.-

000 people, cut off since last

The Prefect of Rovigo Pru- vince tonight issued a decree Communists Ch Yabotaging

Thursday, were expected to be accusing loca rescued by tonight.

deliberately

The rest, desperately short of rescue work ford 1094 in spite of supplics from parachuted

the

The lverer ordered

the the Com-

Cissolution

Communist Emergency miller" working in the zone

helicopters,immediate faced their sixth night on their - as;tu 100fs or huddled on a shrinking pieen of dry ground round the Cathedral.

Thousand more lives were im- perilled

today As the flood waters poured into the Adige River at Cavarzere and began to creep back toward Rovigo-

which was refugee centre evacuated on Saturday a few hours before the flood stopped at its gates

the

end

"The Committee has repeated- ly sent the military authorities requests for help in certain places where there was found. to be no necessity for it," the decree said,

This

was done with the sole of distracting the mili object

aty forces put at the disposal of the Government authorities, the decree added

The decree also accused the Communists of diverting food supplies ordered by the autho rities to "certain well defined organisations. It charged that "false and tendentious rumours" |

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1951.

Wrecked By Floods

Some of the wrecked houses at the vhlage of Tavernerio, near Como Italy, where eighteen people lost their lives when a river evo;lowed and swept away five houses. The debris

of one of the houses carried away by the torrent, toge ber with rocks and logs, acted as a dam wil waters bruke through and devierved two

London Express.

the

other

pent-up houses.--

Left-Wing Socialists Worried About

About Use

Of Atomic Bomb

About 10,000 people in Boara other places on the Adige were ordered out of their homes today. They swelled the pitiful stream cf refugees along the road from Rovigo to Padua and then

to towns all over Italy. On the northern and eastern had been deliberately spread, Left-wing Labour members of Parliament pressed outskirts of Rovigo, dykes were and that measures had been being blown and sand-bay de- taken which created confusion the Prime Minister, Mr Winston Churchill, today to fences raised to prevent complete bewilderment and abuse" in the demand a United States guarantee that atomic wea- w this vital rescue province, four fifths of which is pons would not be used in Korea without Britain's

isolation centre.

under water-Reuter

COMMENT OF THE DAY

consent.

British Foreign Policy

MR Eden's speech to the House of

80

Commons on Monday disclosed that the new Government does not intend to make radical departures in foreign policy. He was firm, but inviting, in his references to the Anglo-Persian oil dispute, leaving the door wide open for new discussions if the Persians desire. He did lay down basic conditions, however: that the benefits of the coun- try's oil indutry should be fairly shared between Persia and those concerned with developing her oil resources and that compensation for nationalisation should be settled by agreement or arbitration, None can quarrel with these principles to guide any future negotiations. In the wider field of inter- national problems, the British Foreign Secretary hinted at a new technique. He advanced the suggestion that Russia and the West should seek limited agreements, endeavouring at first to settle minor differences. If these could be composed he envisaged

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greater possibility of finding common ground on major issues. Russia's reaction to the suggestion has yet to be manifested, but it may well be an approach that will appeal to the Kremlin. The solemn tone of Mr Eden's survey of the international situation cannot fail to impress the world. Neither he nor his parliamentary colleagues

harbour any illusions about the difficul- ties of maintaining world peace or of reaching a truly international agree- ment on disarmament, Nevertheless, the voices of Mr Churchill and Mr Eden carry considerable weight in the world councils and because of this the British viewpoint can be expected to have-a bigger influence in the future than it has possessed in the past. And Mr Eden has made it abundantly clear that the new British Government intends to make its full contribution to the consolidation of Western democracy which is the free world's greatest bulwark against Communist aggression.

Time For Great Adventure

•

TAWICE in recent

Mr speeches Winston Churchill has voiced expressions which it is doubtful if any British Prime Minister has felt compelled to use before. He said: "Wo must do our utmost to re-establish as quickly as possible our economic and financial solvency and independence," and, he also expressed the hope that in two or three years' time the mass of the nations will come to feel "that Britain stands erect again, calm, resolute and independent." That the primary aim of British policy should be the recovery of independence in this real meaning of the word is an arresting thought which reflects the measure of the nation's plight. Mr Churchill was entitled to put it thus, for he spoke the "Truth. Britain has reached a stage where all endeavours: must be Concentrated on true recovery, which is beyond, 'and undéniably more

important, than any palliative. With the nation almost equally divided upon methods, it will demand the highest qualities of atatesmanship to steer the kind of resolute course which is required. Nevertheless, with a people like the people of Britain, it can be done. If it is true that they will accept unpalatable facts, it is equally true that they will respond to bold leadership which sets an attainable goal, The nation must take stock of its resources,

not with the jaundiced eye of theorists, but with a new vision. The country must ask itself what wrong roads have been taken, what new roads of develop- mont and enterprise should be embarked upon, and what new spirit of co- operation and toll can be engendered at home. It is a period of adventure! that lies before the British people if they are to recover what Mr Churchill calla their "stature and independence."

London, Nov. 20.

The matter was raised by Mrs Barbara Castle, leading follower of anti-American labour rebel Aneurin Bevan, although Mr Churchill tried to shunt it aside as the House of Commons re-

sumed its two-day foreign

affairs debate.

The Foreign Secretary, Mr Anthony Eden, told Mrs Castle that arrangements for the use of the atom bomb had not been

changed Since the Korean war started and were the same as existed under the Labour Gov- ernment of Mr Clement Attlee. Mrs Castle charged that "dangerous mood is operating in the United States as a result of unsubstantiated atrocity stories."

EDEN'S ASSURANCE

Mr Eden said that he did not think there was the slightest chance of the atom bomb being used in Korea.

He was winding up a two-day debate on foreign policy.

Referring to misgivings ex- pressed by labour members of Parliament about the possibility of the atom bomb being used in orea, Mr Edeu said he knew the circumstances of the conversation between the

former Labour Premier. Mr Clement Attlee, and President Truman on this subject last year.

Mr Eden sald the Conservative Government entirely endorsed what Mr Attlee said on his return from his visit to Washington that Britain would be consulted before the bomb was used.

"Members who are anxious about this can let their fears be a res," he added.

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NEW CEASE-FIRE BY REDS EXPECTED

America's Important Crusade

Pan Mun Jom Meeting

For Peace

LAUDED BY MR

TRUMAN

Washington, Nov. 20. President Truman, in a

Munsan, Korea, Nov. 21.

Communist truce negotiators were expected speech here tonight, de- to present their own cease-fire plan at a fateful fended the US foreign armistice meeting today (Wednesday) or insist on policy as a "great crusade revising an Allied proposal designed to halt fight- for peace," and warned the ing in Korea by Christmas. Republican Party that if it challenged him on foreign policies in the coming Pre- day recess with a reply to the United Nations Com- sidential election it will be mand's offer. The UN plan would end the fight- "overwhelmingly repudiated ing within 30 days on the present battle line if full by the people."

The Reds promised to come back from a two-

The speech was made before agreement is reached on all armistice issues.

The 27th meeting of the joint cease-fire Com

the Women's National De

mocratic Club. The President mittee was scheduled for 11 a.m.

made a

a special flight here from Jom,

today at Pan Mun

•

his vacation at Key West, The Reds asked for the delay after a 75-minute

Florida, for the

ZZ

Epeech.

The President appealed again session on Monday in order to give the UN plan “more

for a mature consideration.**

Most observers were agreed the Reds were unlikely they to adopt the Allied plan as written. They were expected either to propose revisions or come up with a new plan of their own similar to the UN proposal.

to

bt

the

he has

frequently bipartizan foreign

policy, but warned the opposition if challenged the Administration vn this issue they will playing "with dynamite."

attack seemed Mr Truman's

If the Reds chose to take a in the particularly be aimed at

Carrying out of Senator Robert Taft, Republican stand reflecting their propaganda armistice terms. Presidential candidate who has broadcasts of the past two days, Under the United Na:ions begun to assail the President's it was

considered-- likely the plan the Allies will yield to the overseas progamme. Mr Tru- Korean truce talks would bpg Communist demand that the nan referred at one time in down and perhaps be broken present battle-line becomes the his speech to a "Republican off entirely. Senator in Ohio" although he

the Allied truce had not

In essence, Servator mentioned Taft's fame.

formula called for:

1. Hostlities until the full

MORAL POSITION Summerising the United armistice is signed. States

President Trit- 2. The present battle line as

poste

man said,

of the things basis for a provisional buffer

that gives me the greatest pride

is our moral position before the

world. We are taking the lead

zont,

3. The provisional fouffer

zone to become permanent if

in a great crusade for peace. full agreement Is reached on

We

cur unflagging other armistice issues within 30 support to

to the United Nations days.

to

that

cease-fire ilne-provided the rest of the armistice terms are settled within 30 days United Press.

Iran's New Proposals

PLAN

Gen Festing's New Command

London, Nov. 20. The War Office an- nounced today that the appointment of Lieutenant General Sir George Erskine as General Officer Com- manding, British troops in Egypt, has been extended for three months until April 15, 1952, when he will be relieved by Lieu- tenant-General F. W. Festing-Reuter.

Buenos Aires Rocked By Explosions

Buenos Aires, Nov. 20. An Argentine Customs warehouse caught fire on Tuesday and Buenos Aires' port area was rocked by a chemicals, acids and sol series of explosions of stored vents.

First reports said five persons

had been treated for injuries received in the fire and explo- sions at hospitals near the port Installations,

The nearby gasoline storage tanks of the Argentine Oll Monopoly apparently

were not endangered two hours after the fire was reported.

Heavy black smoke covered

tho centre of Buenos Aires. Firemen were unable to ap proach the centre of the fire for. two hours, Origin of the firedé was not known.

Official sources said that be- cause of the nature of the dan- gerous Inflammable materials stored there, the Customs ware- house was Isolated from the gasoline tanks. Morever, the building Was surrounded by heavy concrete bunkers. The fre, therefore, was limited to an area of about one city block.— Associated Press,

Mine Damages US Destroyer

Yokosuka, Nov, 21.

we are giving because it is the world's best 4. A new provisional line if

Paris, Nov. 20. peace hope.

the 30-day deadline is not met. ! A high Iranian official "We are striving mightily to Reporting for the Communist reported today his government's build a firm structure of inter-side, Alan Winnington, London latest formula for settling the national law and order so that Daily

Worker

correspondent, British-Iranian oil dispute pro- wars shall be no more.

said the Korean and Chinage vided for compensating British "We are using our strength Red delegation fold the Ameri- with all. not to take advantage of the can truce teamAL on Monday:

The new Iranian proposals rest of mankind but to help "If both sides make an effort, advanced during Mossadegh's them help them helpfull armistice agreement could Washington visit provided;

The US Navy announced themselves... We have halted be concluded within 30 days of 1. Negotiations with the Bri-yesterday that the destroyer, the economic and social decline the settlement of item twotish on the question of compen-Ernest G. Small, was damaged which has so gravely threatened (buffer zone) of the agend

agenda."

sation to be paid for nationalisa- by a mine off Hungnam on the civilisation of Western Winnington's account

was tion of the Anglo-Iranten Oil October 7 while duelling with Europe.

broadcast by Peking Radio.

Company.

shore batteries. "We have thrown back the However, both Peking and 2. Having settled the amount, Nine zien

were reported lawless aggression in Korea. We Pyongyang Radios opened up Iran would ship oil to Britain at kuled and 52 injured. have curbed the creeping menace with hot blasts at the UN Com-regular international rates to pay Rear-Admiral C. L. C. Atke- of Communist subversion that mand shortly after the Monday the entire amount agreed upon.

son Jr., Commander of the meeting was attacking one country after

ended. They quoted Entezam said he had no reac- destroyer Flotilla One, awarded another around the world. It is the Foreign Ministers of Redtion from the British government 31 Purple Hearts to the crew-

and North Korea still too early to say exactly what Chine

regarding these proposals-Asso- men of pre destroyer on Monday the outcome of the great will be.

ciated Press.

morning-United Press... But we can be sure that if we had not acted as we did, many En-lai

authority for their statements.

China's Foreign

Came

Minister Chou full out wib

Russian peace made by Andrei yahisky before the UN General Assembly meeting at Paris Nov. 8. yehinsky called for a cease-fire along the 38th Parallel within 10 days and withdrawal of foreign troops from Korea in 30 days. Pak Hon Yong followed Chou on Monday night with still ar peace proposal. are following whdrawal of foreign troops as

of the countries free today would endorsement of have long vanished behind the proposal Iron Curtain to become slaves to dictatorship."

North Korea Foreign Minister

It called to:

THE BIGHT COURSE President Truman added, "If we followed this kind of course back in the years after the First World War, the Second World War could have been prevented. This time I believe deeply that we the right course and

sele for: cease-fire, along, the and will be successful in pre-Varshinsky fund, but was willing to

battle line.--Associated Press. venting another world conflict.” President Truman's speech was the first political appeal in some time and took this turn, in the opinion of many obser- vers here, because the campaign

we can

RIDGWAY'S WARNING

Ben Tokyo, Nov: 21: The Chinese Communist radio

for the November, 1952, Presi-indicated last night that the Red dential election is already gain-negotiators will accept the Unit- ing momentum with great ved Nations' "truce by Christmas" tivity on the part of Senator challenge in Korea.

Even if the Reds accept the Taft as well as manoeuvres by Erlends

General Dwight proposal, however, United Na- Eisenhower and other candi-tions troops will continue fight- THE ONLY BASIS

dates.

ing in Korea until a full armis- Earller Mr. Richard Cross- President Truman held out to tice is signed, General Matthew man, Labour, said the only voters a vision of almost the Ridgway warned in a formal possiblo basis of agreement Golden Age if the peace crusade statement. between the Russians and the is successful. He said, "If we General Ridgway emphasised West was that the Russians are successful a great age the that Communist acceptance of should disarm the Easter age of great achievements for the United Nations plan would zone of Germany and the West mankind lies ahead of us. It not bring either a cessation of should not go от arming

is a wonderful picture. When I hostilities, a de facto cease-fire Western

think

about It I wish I am or even a slow-down in ground Germany. What happened in Germany beginning my life all over again. operations at this time.

"Cease-fire cati result only In the next six or nine months Science and invention are open.. whether the | ing up now.

mutual acceptance of a possibilities simply upon would determine world drifted into

(ur | fantasilo.

armistice military complete hvolded it, he asserted.

"Atomic energy

nergy which is such (ngreement," the statement wald, The real issue was whether a danger to the world now can General Ridgway issued the Germany should be unified by bring marvellous benefits when statement while the obvious nim St Is turned to peace uses of discounting over-optimism force or by dgreement.

raha, Coase-fire offher is certain fence not for the purpose of new ways to improve health and or so days

will came

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