KON-TIKI · HERO IN PARIS
"Ike" Wins
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, MAY
1952.
His Most Decisive
Thor Heyerdahl, world-known for his Pacific crossing on a raft with six companions, sightseeing with his wife, and sister-in-law in the Place de l'Opera,
Express Photo,
Paris, -
Westerling Still Talks On Trieste
A Free Man
Amsterdam, Apr. 30. Captalu Raymond "Turke" Westerling, who led a re- bellion against the Indone- sion Government two years ago, remained a free man today when the Amsterdam district court rejected an apprat against his release.
The court rejected D11 appeal by the Boleh pubile prosecutor against Wester- ling's release. He was re- leased pending possible the future frial because Judge found no reasons for- 1x Immediate Artest.--
United Presă,
Verdict On
Mine Deaths
West Bromwich, Apr. 30. Returning a verdict af ae-
cidental death at an inquest at
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West Bromwich today un three killed Inst Saturday following a rool fall at Sandwell Park mine, West Bromwich, the jury said they did not think the introduction of machinery in the pit was responsible for the accidcat.
The dead men were Zachariah Dimmock and Thomas Rudge and Tadeus Hojt, a Pole, of Handsworth, Biriningham,
Evidence was given that the three men had complained that the mechanical leader prevented them hearing the ereaking off timber props-the first sign of danger.
The manager of the mine, however, said that if there had bear perfect silence in the pit it would have
110 mnde difference regarding the ac- cident. Reuter,
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Still
Down
Bogged On Detail
London, Apr. 30.
British and United States delegates to the Trieste talks here may propose giving Italy con- trol of Trieste departments responsible for general interior questions, education, production, com- munications, public works and other matters-----
session
Victory In The Primaries Supporters Jubilant
Boston, Apr. 30.
General Eisenhower did well in Massachusetts today, when the results of yesterday's key primary election gave him his most decisive backing to date as a presidential aspirant.
Topping Senator Robert Taft, his rival for the Republican ticket, by two to one, the General won the support of 27 of the 28 delegates to the Republican national convention in July which will name the Republican choice for the presidency.
No names appeared on the ballot papers in Man. sachusetts and voters had to write in the names of the candidates they chose.
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General Eisenhower also fared j further striking support of a well in the Democratic popular claim they have made ex vote, getting more votes than any sistently since he
lirst Democrat except Senator. Estes mentioned AS p presidential Kefauver.
possibility,
The
The 10 at large” delegales,
claim is that General representing the State of Mas- Eisenhower, as the Republican sachusetts as a whole and not nominee, in November's presi- individual electorates, were un-déntial election, would be in opposed. They were divided: "exceptional vote winner." two for the General, two for Senator Tart and six were un- certain.
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The pledged favourable delegates from Massachusetts were thus General Eisenhower
Senator Taft 3. The delegates
so for elected in all the States which have
completed the primary elections Eisenhower 285.
He would not only win every Republican vote but would also win many from persons normė)- ly voting Democrát and from the floating non-party votery.--* Reuter.
FAREWELL TO TROOPS
Frankfurt, Apr. 30. General Dwight Eisenhower,
are Senator Tall 288, General retiring Atlantic Pact Comman-
LATEST FIGURES The latest returns gave Gen- eral Eisenhower 219,213 Re publican votes.
Other Republican votes follow:
04,809
2,042
1,138
1,331
ballet
But Britain and the United States, it is believed, would retain géneral security control.
British, American and Italian authorities in Rome. Same Senator Robert Taft ... officials have held two four-hour modifications have taken place. General Douglas Mac-
Arthur The delegations are led by meetings in a plenary this week,
the Italian Ambassador to Mr Harold Stassen Britain, Signor Manlio Brosio, | Governor Earl Warren This three-power conference
In On the Democratie administration of the the United States Minister on the
London, Mr Julius Holmes, papers Senator Kefauver had Western Zone grea af the A Trieste Free Territory is stilistar Under-Szeretary at the
and Sir Pierson Dixon, As 20,703 votes. bogged down on questions of
Foreign Omee, assisted by ex- detail.
perts and advisers. I! not expected tha! iis,
labours will Be month-old wound up this week-it and
conclude been hoped to
the conference by the end of April.
The conference is likely to TC- The Foreign Secretary, Mr
main assembled in London until Eden, recently nn- Anthony
that the epferenes after the three governments have nounced
the administration of made known their views.--Reu-
ter.
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concerns
the zone only.
It does not concern the future of the Trieste Free Territory as n whole or the provisions of the Italjan peace treaty.
SOME CHANGES Britain and the United States have tabled definite proposals the for the transfer to Italy control of many departments of the local government.
The delays are believed to arlsen because of criti- have cisms voiced both by the Anglo-American Military Gov- Italian ernment and by the
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Atom Planes
Could Race
The Sun
Washington, Apr, 30. Atomic-powered aircraft now being developed in "top secret" projects may be able to rece the sun
around the world, according tɔ "Planes". official magazine of the Alrerafi Indus tries Association.
The planes, which could at- taln speeds of 4,000 kilometres (about 2,500 mules) Bn hour, could fly around the world under cover of darkness and thus be less vulnerable to an enemy, the article said.
Any large would be within easy reach of a nuclear-powered bomber able to outrace the sun, Actual production et en alemle plane might take at least two of three years, it said.
Two aircraft buliders and two plone engine manufacturers
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Others were: General Eisenhower ...
14,549 President Truman
0,011 Senator Taft
5,027 has an nounced that he will not stand as a candidate).
(President Truman
The Democratie national con- vention will also be held in July.
STRIKING PROOF
Two factors in Massachusetts voting which have made the Eisenhower supporters most
were:
Jubilant wer
1.---More than 15,000 votes cast for the General in the De- cast ballot.
The way in which Cenerel
Elsenhower swept the Repub- lican vote. in predominantly De- mocratle Boston where the mur- gin between him and Senator Kefauver was also small.
Elsenhower supporters acclaimed these two aspects
Acheson
Reassures
Foreign
Traders
ni! ns
Washington, Apr. 30. The Secretary of State,
wara new engaged on the pro-Mr Dean Acheson, såld to-
icel-Reuter..
day that the escape clause Fallowing the
conditional
withdrawal of tariff conces-
'Garage Shipsions in American trade
Will Take $120 Cars
Loridon, Apr. 30. The biggest "floating garage" built for Pritish Railways, the 3,300-las Lord Warden, gees
7 Shoty intease Interest (7) afternoon,
10 Command (5).
13 Filthy (7), TRA
on
the
Dover-
agreements would not be resorted to lightly..
He wag commenting at a Press conference on the fear expressed bread
the that United States might impose trade restrictions
under the escape clause.
The Dinerd, with room for feund 75 cars, vill run on the samo
neecary
for
our
of
der.
said farewell to Allied fdrees in Germany today.
He reviewed 4,000 American soldiers,nilors and airmen in. the Victory Sports Stadium UL Frankfurt,
Treaty
FOUR EGGS BUT NO CHICKS
Examining an emu eas at London Zão Is 11-year-old
·Gillan Houghton, of Leeds. The CE fs one of the four Ball by Marilia, the Zeo's emu
In- They were placed in an cubator for seven weeks, but hatoking dato came and no chleks appeared The exes have been blown, and are on
view to visitors,
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AID PLAN-
Mass
Parades
In Celebration
Of Labour Day
London, Apr. 30.
Strikes, demonstrations and protests will be mixed with 'mass parades, dancing and festivities tomorrow as workers in many countries celebrate May Day, a traditional labour holiday."
The Police are standing by in some centres to prevent disorders.
The May Day three in Com- 1ned as the most sprotacular and munist countries is "a day of colourful yet, according to the solidarity of the working people New China News Agency. of the world." Several have Parades will be held by thou also called for increased produc-sands of workers and young tion-arid they have out food people. and drink prices for the colo- brations.
Reuter dispatches gave the following survey tonight:
FOLK DANCING Budapest-A musical reveilla will call Budapest workers parade in the morning in the uniforms of their trade or, youth organisation.
musi
Athens the Greek General Confederation of Labour calies for a general strike throughout "Gay folk festivities" are to
be held throughout the city, the country, starting at midnight
Sofia--Workers, of the physi- tonight. Civil Servants' unions have asked all State employees to cal culture section of the Bul- Join in. No newspapers will be garian Trade Union Council issuet and banks will be closed. have begun a three-day
The Minister of the Interior, ascent of the Stalin, Peak, the Constantine Rendis, announced highest mountain in the Ballons, that demonstrations or gathe:-99 miles south of Sola. ings are banned
except for A Prague Bonds will play old- meeting of workers called by the time national dances throughout Confederation.
Czechoslovakia. for dancing Vienna Austrian Socialists tomorrow.
Warsaw-Fight arc
a torchlight procesocace and full the Six-Year holding
for world sion here tonight. The Socialists peace and Communists will porode Plan is the keynote of Poland separately through Vienna to celebrations. morrow morning
JAPANESE PROTESTS
Bonn-The West German Tokyo The Japanese General
Trade Labour Federation, representing Council of
Unions, 5,000,000 workers, plans to voice representing 4,000,000 workers, demands for a 40-hour yeak in is sponsoring nation-wide pro- stead of the present 48 hours to tests_tomorrow, claiming
tha:
APPROVED "ward off social and economic the Government is restricting
The
Washington, Apr. 30. Senate Foreign Re-- Jctions Committee today finally approved reduced foreign
programme of $6,000 mil
ald Ilon,
The Committee approved the programme by 12 to 0 and sent it to the Senate for debate next Monday.
A 17-gun salute thundered, out as he entered the Stadium, decorated with the flags of all The North
Atlantic
Con- Democrat Senator Tom Organisation countries and Westnally, the Committee chairmua, Germany.
sald on Monday, after the pro- gramme
reduced from
Thunderjet
fighters,
light
and
bombers and giant transport planes roared ovechead dipped in salute.
He told the troops drawn up in review, "You are the proud representatives of freedom. You are not here to put your foot on anybody's neck.'
Then the massed troops, with glinting bayonets, marched past the General for the last line before his retum to the United States in June to fight for the presidency.
The review today wound up his three-day farewell tour of Germany.
"EVERYTHING UP"
WAS
As he boarded his plane to return to Paris he told reporters that he
"tremendously encouraged by the forthcoming admission of German strength to the West on
respectable basis."
The Germans were a decent and friendly peopio, he added.
Asked how he estimated the strength of the Allied armles today compared with a year ago be said, "There is no question that in training and spirit every- thing is u
up." When he flew into Faris reporters tackled him on his Intesi victory in the American Frimary election.
Asked for comment, General Eisenhower, looking tired, took eff his cap and scratched his head,
do not have any new thoughts on all these things," ho said.-Reuter,
Signing Of
i
Agreements
With Bonn
Washington, Apr. 30.
wins:
$7,000 millies that he consider
ed it a good programine after the cut and balloved it would pass the Senate.
The House Foreign Affairs. Committee has not yet passed on the $7,900 million proposal.
The reduction represents 12.00 per cent cut in the total requested by President Truman | for military and economic aid to Europe, the Near East and Africa,
Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America. Reuter.
Belgium And Japan
COM-
catastrophe" at a mass meeting In West Berlin.'
be
workers collective bargaining and that it is breaking the Constitution by rearming.
Lendon May
Day week-end celebrated with demonstrations in Trafalgar Square on Saturday and Sun-
the
BERLIN PRECAUTIONS Berlin-The Police have taken against border precautions clashes during parades in all sectors of the city tomorrow.
Pallee cordons...will stretch day
The British Communist Party shoulder to shoulder tomorrow between two mass demonstra- will hold a meeting in London Bons only 100 yards apart in the tomorrow night and will join in British and Soviet sectors,
Saturday's demonstration OT- Over 1,500,000 Berliners are ganised by the London Trades
inke part in May Council, expected to Day demonstrations.
Sunday the Labour Party' The West German Président, plans a series of processions in Theodor Heuss,
address London, converging on Trafal will
open air West Berlin's main demonstra-gar Square and an tion which is to be held under demonstration-Reuter. the slogan,'
Peace
and freedom-units Germany Europe in zocial equality"..
Paris May Day is a public holiday throughout France and most shops and offlees will be closed. No newspapers will be published anti radio stations will be off the air most of the day.
For
RIVAL PARADE
Communist
Will
workers parado with banners and Place de la slogans from the Nation to the Bastille.
In the Bois de Boulogne, on the other side of the city, General Charley de Gaulle's Rally 19 Right-wing People's staging Jete and mass
meeting.
Moscow Moscow'g Red Square will be the scene of a paratie tomcrrow military morning.
Plane-lands of flowers were flown to the capital from the south to decorate the
Brussels, Apr. 30, Belgium has informed Japan she will resume normal diploma
an tic relations and establish Embassy in Tokyo,' a munique announced today.
Pending the appointment of warm an Ambassador by King Square, says Moscow Radio Baudouin, M. Indeneu, member PekingNowspaper editorials workers from will be Charge d'Affaires,--Reu-several of the Belgiam mission in Tokyo,teday welcomed
who have tor.
countries
Only Air Power Can
Save U.S.,
Says Expert
Washington, Apr, 30. Alexander de Seversky, Russian-born U.S. flier and aeroplane designer, who caused a storm with his book, Victory Through Air Power, just before America entered the last war, has done it again.
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In his latest book he blames the Allies for Russia's present strength, hits out hard at present United States strategy of over- reas air bases and aircraft car
rallitary
away
come for the celebrations, plan- rlers the carrier he calls a
ably obsoletely trestrier
puts. cam- mon-tense brakes, on the rud- fantasy of the atom bomb. He condemns the wastage of American lives in the last war, taking Pacific Islands for use as air bases when long-rangs bom--- bors could have attacked Japan' direct.
Wartime Invention
To Aid
Comets
London, Apr. 30.
FORCE OF BOMBERA Taklog Afr power, the key to survival" as his theme, Sever- aky underlines all his arguments with America'a oood to build up a strong forco of Inter-hemia- take command of the world's "air
pherical bombers which could
the United States.
In a few weeks, a pilot of a B.O.A.C. Comet jet airliner will fly seven miles high over Europe and Africa to test an additional navigation aid which will show him, on a small clock-face, tile oceans" operating from baces in exact distance and bearing of his next port of call. Only, that could save. Amerl- can civilisation from destruction tests are
successful,, that 20 minutes from the air-by atom and other bombing, only the old will be atiepted on all field, the Comet pilot can the deterrent of American log- B.O.A.C's Comet's
switch it on and instantly, get range striking air power opera:- ar necurate and, continuous | ing directly from American The ald, the Murphy Distance record of distance and direction shores could shield any effort to Measuring Equipment, 13 a to go.
rearm and revitalise Europa. small airborne electronic de- He will then be able to make
He sees any third world, wor vice which makes pontact with
an accurate calculation of the as a "Battle of Britain of glohnt airfield ground beacons along best possible path of descent, dimensions." London Express
If the
The Secretary of State, Mr Dean Acheson, said today that he was hopeful that the can- tractual agreements with Ger-the route. many would be signed within the next month.
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after taking wind-speed into Service, a development of account, so that he will come wartimo Instrument used by in to land without burning up
medined from warlims develop
PUNISHMENT. EFFECTIVE
London, Apr. 90. The Colonial, Secretary. Mr
If we and our partners in the free world are to build the into service
kind of economic and milltary
we need strength Boulogne route on May 18
Bulit
continental cecurity we must all co-operate No date had yet boen zet. because
He was speaking at his secret agents who plated elec
agation of unnecczury fuel by the and minimise
to guldo allied lying at low altitude. tronic beacODS car -traffic had been steadily to reduce Increasing,
vircraft on to enemy targets. the Lord Warden barriers to trade between us, weekly Press conference,
The United States was preste
In the future, the coutement Mr Acheson declared. can carry 120 cars.
ing forward for a conclusion of the now equipment has nearly will probably to an international that most He said
Gouble the igngo
of the war- The Lord Warden will leavo
model oad weighs much requirement for all jet aircraft, trade agreements the matters still unresolved,
but most of the present ground Dover each day at 10 a.m., re-America's
The United States High Com-time turning from Boulogna in
the provide that tariff concessions | missioner in Germany, Mr John less. NP,
Radio signals 'from the air.beacons have had to be allocated | Oliver, Lyttelton, told the House might be withdrawn if it were McCloy, had bears, making good
fot this
Comet of Commons today that Useful to prevent
picked up by the specially
Much of it has been information had been received injury to a domestic in
In Progrem pa bad the negotiators craft are
for the agreement on a Euro beacon and an automatic, "peervice,
ply"
is radioed buck. The equipments, and in some cases the as a result of collective punish- ment on Tanjong Malim in 12. oh Wednesdays, Thurndays In
the trade agreements that pean Defence Community.
Both should be signed within ment in the arena merey Comet will use existing Royal Malayo, but it was too soon to with other the coming month.
the tune this high-frequency Air Force beacons on overseas assess the full resulta and Fridays, leaving Dover at we have made
40 takty
travel, and In Parla, the French Foreign reply Dovernments was understood 3 pan.
akrields.
A Labour - Member, Mr Motorista will be able to that the use of this provision Minister, M. Hebert Schumas, automatically registers on a dial
An Improved type of ground Stanley Awbery, had asked drive on to and off the Lord would be confined to cases of fold the National Assembly the distanco it must have come
about the
result of the system Warden, through folding doors genuinely serious injury to Foreign Affairs Committee that and is bearing. It is accurate beacon designed by Murphy
with only of collectivo punishment o operates automation once at the stem of the ship, when dorestie industry flowing from in order to organize and control to half a mile or Icas,
month. free alections in Germany rumbs at Boulogne and Lover our trade commitments.
DME bolléved to be the a routine “
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application
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which continuously the rice ration reduced becnuga Thiare Is accommodation for loose
standards in this field
pose to, the setting up of a craft which have to stay high monitte the Lord would undo much of what has commission composed of reprsun at their economical altitude chocka s accuracy and an of the lack of information from which takes the Inhabitants about a guerilla 6 Spread, 7 Lailed, 9 Pensive, 11 Attest, 13 Depleie, 10 Otto, Warden. The restaurant car been accomplished under the sentatives of the Lotte Power for as much of the journey an einrency unit 10 Vented, 10 Leary 10 Scones, 21 Elders, 24 Nerve, 20 Uncle, can take 140 diners at bre trade agreements programme, and of Abutral obfervers choses postfole DME has a range of over in cord of failure London ambula in which 12 people
by the four Powers."--Reuter.
{were killed,—Router) Mr. Acheson said.Reuter 28 Essay, 28“LyT
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