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Ben. Knowland

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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1954.

THE TOUGH TALKER

they call BIG BILL

A man-in-the-news profile by HUGH DUNDAS

WASHINGTON. A few months later he was jingolat. But that is not the E is known to one and chosen by the dying Robert Taft case at all.

all as Big Bill. He is to take his place as majority big-over 6

When you have seen Big Bil leader, the

action on the parliamentary Knowland in ft. tall, "Primo Ministership" of the Senate floor you cannot help

respecting him. United States.

14 st. 4 lb. heavy, and he talks us tough as he looks.

You

have may not yet heard of Senator William Fife Knowland, Republican leader in the U.S. Senate.

But you will.

Full

If Eisenhower refuses to again, or I his health prevents It, or if there is a serious split the Republican Party-then

get Knowland night well

the presidential nomination.

In

And there would be a chance

Young William Knowland had really arrived.

الم

HERE

Billy the Big

There is no difficully at

tracing Knowland's TERE to, a man who belleves about clevejoping thoughts and policies with all his big, full heart in A senator. They are charted the cause and policies he pro- for all to sec.

pounds.

05

Knowland wants the U.S. IN 1948 he was leader of 4 Government to talk tough, small group which threatened to

tough, th

throw patience to

tho torpedo Marshal Aid legislation winds. And his conviction that unless Chiang Kai-shek Rot these ideas are right is so strong

of the eut

proceeds. Result: that he has now taken the 400,000,000 dollara for the drastic step of breaking openly generalissima.

with the President So far KOREAN foreign policy is concerned.

ali And because he has in called

important things a record of this stronger ursd more extensive MA

absolute and unswerving con- blockade action by United Nations forces.

tq staunch supporter of sistency there is no reason

carry Red China, who wants to break He was

suppose that he will not diplomatie

with General MacArthur. relations

the same cause off

and policica the Russians, whe generally

after IN 1952. from

MacArthur's with him to the White House senntor "thr known as

be would Formosa,

elected recall, he demanded sanctions if that is indeed the way he is President of the United States. against Rusin unless that coun- heading.

DURING THE -Jess than an even chance, but WAR he constantly still

nat negligible that man who now wants

1

What kind of man this, whose palkies so often send a

alarin across shiver of

world"

Billy the boy

YOUNG Billy Knowland

YOUN

the

WIN

born and reared in the mun of polities. ill father, a news- paper publisher from Alameda, California, was serving the third of six consecutive terms is Re- presentative in the gress when Billy June 20, 1908. So the first years of Washington.

U.S. Con- was born an the boy spent hus life in

When he went to the Univer, sity of California 11 17 he read political science--and from then he has rushed forward along his chosen prith.

Youngest member Tornia's

Senate at 27; youngest member

of

milter at 30: youngest chairman of the executive committee the National Committee 1 33: youngest US senator at 37--he was appointed in 1945, white serving as an army major.

111 1952

WUN

try stopped giving aid to North Koreans.

for

the

IN 1953 he challenged Russia's right

to sit In the United Nations.

AFTER THE

KOREAN

TRUCE be repeatedly stated

that the United

States should

Intervene on a massive scale in of the the event of a breach armistice by the Chinese-even though that meant risking war with Russia.

LAST MAY he said that the United States should be ready to fight to save Indo-Chine,

to

IN JULY he said he would If it came to the point, resign as Senate leader in order fight the inclusion of Red Chins in the United Nations.

range

had been shut down over China Sen.

Chlo

Such a rold

scent

if

ALL MY

OWN

SAGA.

By RENE MacCOLL

taking off from

the Africa.

of

the

this

Crowds broke

hand-

And has MacColl, as he

re-

"Doar me, I nearly forgot—we mustn't jay walk_now."

London Express Service

Enemy Turned

Turned Friend In Indo-China

COMMUNISTS WOO THE FRENCH

London,

N enemy turned friend By JAMES WICKENDEN AN

was normal in the

even

now,

in

former

prove

Union.

in the

oporate a remote but informKtent control over Indo-Chinese fac- tlonism. He has just sucked ·re- trollious Chier of Stul Bình

London. They swarmed to the airport power politica of wanted Na couple of days I'm to meet us in Cape Town and Machiavelli's days. Yet it is year's end. Dulles has out munist government of Ho Chi- and replaced him with Van Ty. IN SEPTEMBER he

Johannesburg and Pretoria

lined

"aggressive indica- min. In return, Ho Is urging

Ty is a rare combinations an 10 nct

contons happening police the US. Air Force

French: business return to tions" in Southeast Asin Hanoi with a persistent "good" Nationalist who has been suf- unwavering, high principled to Sove Quesnoy

tempest - tossed isle, Pretty girls clamoured for

where the Indo-China necessary of Call-

campaign. And hi Nationalist-held

island outpost this rain trap set in a MacColl autograph-which he enemies, France and Com- MacDonald has given clear will

feiertly broad-minded in the State Assembly at 25: within artillery

of the

Minister an impending Foreign

angles for raging sen, this England, gave with a slight flourish. State mainland; and he called for 3

munist Vietnam, are draw- warning of youngest member of the

So that is why it is going to

struggle "perhaps by Incorporation of a Communist Pest to work with the French

run Yatnu

Franch break-off of diplomatic relations for the azure skies and sun- seem strange this time to stop ing together.

He will be more in' harmKTY- armed force." South from the plane at Johannesburg of the Republican National Com with Russia, after a navy plane drenched veld of

with Diem, and may draw the and find myself crowdless. Odd Another Rennaissance

Army to the Premier's support. But The Asian lenders make asked

A dichard minority, In be what to And do you know

to sign nothing touch was to suspect one's

me sensitive to tho However, this is only a start, A FEW WEEKS AGO he'll miss most down there? more glamorous than the hotel allies. This climax, too, may constructive suggestions, al- Paris is

behaviour of Nationalist Premier Diem may be the centre of register. collect for a naval blockade of The cheering. The

be imminent in Asia. For though they may

Diam. As on extreme Nationalist, squabbles in Indo-China and the Nehru re- ho attacks the Communist fodus of American policy at clapping. The huge crowds turns to South Africa 25 years Ho Chi-minh intends that impracticable.

05 well as present. But will ho fast? wherever I go. recital

after, nothing but his memories? the Franco-Vietminh align affirms the need to observe fraternisation, ro-electri

ot Even if he does, can a democra No-there is just one little bit ment

the five principles of non- preventing 6 resurgence will Flashback-Just a quarter of a

the oppose

Influence in non- tie frant be built ogainst Com- with the biggest majority Call Knowland story may make him

like

cut-and-out century to the year 1929. of tangible proof of those

Breat

American

link aggression. Malaya's lead- French

Communist Vietnam.

munism in Indo-China merely by formla has ever given a senator.

MacColl is

Hissom youth days. I I was made an honorary growing

Ing Chinese statesman, Sir

.backing leaders? the Johannes- with Nationalist Vietnam: (whatever became of that waist life member of

Tan Cheng-lock, is off to

Beneath the Indo-China con- mine?) and he is also private burg Light Plane Club, and

have the little blue-and- One more omen of dan- Slam. to form an anti-

fusion these are real questions, secretary to a remarkable chor- stul acter called Van-Leur Black. Hold enamel lapel badge. This

ger is growing dissension Communist bloc. He warns

So for Diem has not appeared in- THUS Parts Black, who was in appearance 1 shall take with me.

among the anti-Communist against the danger of

a good prospect for the dead ringer for the late

sects and leaders in Indo- creasing pessimism in Asia. among its allies, the Nation- to bo

although Stone

∙hois the film actor, was RN

China. Whitehall believes Current opinion there, he alist Vietnamese, and friends Americans, American multi-millionaire

For ho among the Communists. This is spected in Vietnam. is still time for says, ́ ́ la

"оле that CO picture the moving scene. It there Having the

Brand

day the fantastic paradox of Indo- is en idealist, unaccustomed

Ho worked hard all his days is Christmas Eve (for I shall them to form a democratic even Malaya will be

Com- China.

rough-and-tumble politics. has yet to prove that he can banking, coal mines, dry docks, be in the Unlon during lingle front.

munist:" had bells time). The members of

Washington faces equally organise in government : drawing newspaper publishing-he Come to England to have some the J.L.P.C. are gathered in the

eurious facts. They now pay support from the villages. But its experts consider fun. He had it, in the biggest holly-ridden bar hoisting their

for the Vietnam National Army, conceivable way

noggins of Van der Hum. an that the signs point to

They also support premier Diem,

THE TASK Part of the goings-on included excellent South African liqueur trouble, perhaps civil war,

who appears the best hope fr But the nying hither and yon in a series of which I have the happiest in the months ahead.

curbing Communism. of private planes. Remember recollections.

Army does not support Diam. that this was in the days when

warned Washington bas flying was still pretty much of

it will withdraw

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Lewis

in

Moving scene

I

Slowly

the door opens. · A stands stranger

there None

an adventure. (We started in knows him. The room falls 1927, the year Lindbergh flew llent. the Atlantic.)

ho

ALARM

CIVIL WAR

WHAT is behind these fears

of a drift into civil war?

WARNING

Ands

over

enemies

ΑΝ

ND the villages are

where

power lies in Indo-China.

It is indecision and divided council. A maze of factional that

military ald If the Army Ho Chi-minh takes his whole- Equbbles in Indo-China, 1 drawn into В Coup strongth from them. His govern. MacColl (for it is Fordlessly Male carei WORLD statesmen have hesitancy in Washington and against Diem. But once the add meat and army are based ou watched this mounting weariness in Paris bar firm is given, Washingten wonders village committees an bane The sensation badge. A gasp goes up. The

how it will control events, This guards wizich have Eden, action by anyone,

large books

are quickly consulted unrest with aların.

is a root of American hesita- local powers. The primary, task hero, Dulles, Nehru and Com-

For example, the Mendes- Lions MACCOLL, the faithful secre. Yes, here is yesterday's

their Mtary, flew all over Europe with bepaunched and greying, but missioner MacDonald have

Indo-China of the Vicminh Army, my, the France

Paris has polley.

Communists, is to be "in the Broup in single-engined still valid.

is raised a month-long chorus largely abandoned interest in:

people like the fish in water.” Fokker, at the same time con- A double Van der Hum

To strengthen Diem, Washing- Ind China, except for trade. suming large

of thrust inte quantities

newcomer's of warnings.

"Let the Americans handle the tou works through the only man To make equally strong thes caviar, dry champagne, and eager hand, and in no time at

still with 'wide influence in fres among the tree, villages is tho⠀ all he is joining in a tremolo Eden has revealed that rost, seems to be their motto.

Indo-China-Empaer Bao Dai taik before Diem and Wishing- Vietminh forces will reach to promote trade, Paris is ex- rendering of "Silent Night"

Although on tho French ton. So for they have harily Johannesburg, here I comel

double strength by the -(London Express Service).

Block in

drier cocktalis.

In а

If Black liked the

way on playing orchestra was restaurant he would tip the leader £100. And he would tip head walters twice, both before and and after a meal and in tenners usually.

Well, finally we ran out of European countries and had to cast our net bit wider. Where now? How about Спро Town? Splendid. Build an other aeroplane.

They built a now

ane, over

in Holland and fitted with two (just think-twol) Wright Whirlwind engines and with self-starters, believe it or Sensational.

1

the

Maiding credits to the Com- Riviera, Bao 31 manages to lagun.

CAN YOU LIVE

TOW ́many women will become week-end

H

widows on Saturday as their husbands reach for not golf-bags bird-watching binoculars, sports ahorta The fight was news across and fishing rods? the world, because it was, the first time an prdinary.com- mercial-type plane, as opposed

•

When I read the remarka

LIVE WITH THAT HOBBY

may be anything from bird watching to jazz bands, but there is usually a solution as at least fon enthusias tie wives" have: found out.

By Anne Sharpley

sacrifices, first--but it really wasn't ';a watching success.”|||

don't make silly I've spent hours cricket and other sports even though hockey is the only game

cold and wet-I don't go.".

sit

Mrs Henrietis Bennett, wife

non- love. it now, I think' for a

Mrs. Hector MoNell and Mer A EW. Low are married to MPs, who are golfers'

Mrs

McNoll

not interested because, 10 loatho

I really know the rules of of the Commodore of the House Why? Because I love to and knit in the sun. But if it's Reginald Bennett, MF: De walking but I encourage him to

of Commons Yacht Club, Dr wonderful for him. I'm

pends what his hobby is. I play as often as ho can "Mes Peter Cushing, wife of learned yachting willy-nlily and, Mrs Low: "Although its boin the TV actor, is a

an expensive and inconvenient participant in his hobby of politician's wife, who sees her hobby I'm sure it's very good making model soldiers (or which he has 2,000). But she husband comparatively, seldom, for him, and there's certainly

share: is important to journey. Ours

no opposition" from me. recently about the dangers

Sayı:

hobby," progress by modern standards, of husbands hobbies, I set advice for a wife married to a encourage the hobby. It's a but we made (2)

man with a hobby: In Calro, our hotel bill (two out to examine the case.

wonderful thing from which Lady Monkswell married nights) came t

to hist under histories of 10 wlyen. Don't fight it. Got a hobby: he gel endless interest. And it man whose chief joy, is rid £1,000,000

Mine is pottery brings him home.”

inl sports jobs, had of Mr. Commissioner. Blanco attempted the London Cape White in the Divorce Court

was..

sedate

The string-beans

TN the Sudan, the giraffe Pampered In Salow-motion boneath our wings and gli buman, stymg-beans, called Nusira waved; their spouts at uan Ber unfriendly man pada ma

And then the Union

"A husband with a hobby is and cooking. Of course not the easiest man with whom Kents on BEZ 100, but it's Im-- to live," said Mr Blanco White, portant, for a wife to do a In a cawy where the husband's things not ust look on ait, the hobby-a dance band caused in So Humphrey plays, nod the mdirlage to fat

a

on the footplate of steam engines, Lord Monkswell ID

band has become world withority on railways, pelo particularly French railways, lighted to we

His wife says: "He rides on

footplates in Franel,

to Paris What coul