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TEPHEN had heard how
men
rested for displaying
ALI
were often
100
much
interest in cars
left
unattended in
West
End be
streets. He wanted to
urrested. That seemed
be the simplest way. Casual- ly he addressed himself to a line of parked ears.
He led the door-handlem of first one, then another, then a third. All were locked. Stephen thanked his stars for that. Had any door yielded, he would have He had no been embarrassed. desire actually to steal.
As he tried the door handles, Stephen looked from time to time over his shoulder, hoping that he was being observed. His patience had its reward at last Two men, though they uppemed to be interested in everyone else but hôn, were clearly watching all he did.
PANTOMIME
STEPHEN stepped up the
pantonime.
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MORE CONCILIATORY EXCELLENT
TOWARDS RUSSIA
West German SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith
Foreign Policy
Speech
Today
Bonn, Jan. 21.
Dr Konrad Adenauer, the West German Chancellor, will make an important foreign policy broadcast tomorrow, which is expected to be more conciliatory towards the Soviet Union than recent statements issued by the Bonn Government, usually reliable sources said today.
The speech will be transmitted from Dr Adenauer's Black Forest holiday resort
and is
It had its de-expected to be in part an answer to the statement sired effect at fust. The watch- on Germany issued from the Kremlin last weekend.
ing
men
ente arresting you," one
up.
"We're
maid, "for being a suspected person, foller-
ing with intent to steal."
The Soviet offer to open we-(more support here than it would tutioris between Bonn and have a year ago. Muscow and hold! ull-German Thank goodness," Stephen elections before ratification
to say. Instead, he said: the Paris treaties has won much wanted
Okay."
next
est
He was taken to the police-
morning. station and Bow Stroot, pleaded guilty to the charge against him.
The police told of what they had seen, then began to sketch Stephen's e-story.
"He was born in County Cork," an officer said. "He is years old and both his parents are dead. Three years ago he came to London, where he has elder sisters and an elder bruther TASTE FOR DRINK
"HE
TE has been staying with them, but now there is room for him in their home. For the last fortnight he has been living rough."
at
life
"Does he work?" the magis- trule
asked.
He glanced Stephen, and saw a pleasant looking youth, neatly turned out, despite the city-gipay he had been living.
"He has a good working re- cord," the polleeman aald. He was setting £B 10% a week in his last job and left because he hoped to get more.
He teils ne fe developed a taste for alcohol and wanted to eurn more money to spend drink,"
I AM CURED
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
of
The Bridge Project
Sir, Your front headline
GERMAN DIVISIONS
The
West German Joy- ernment does not wish to
the
in create
impression Moscow that it will always reject abruptly mil com- munications from the Soviet Union to the Western world subject of German on the unity until the 12 planned West German divisions in being.
are
Dr Adenauer's official doctrine
is "negotiation from strength.
news re the proposed Harbour But it is understood he considers Bridge in Chinu Mall dated
on
Bear
to
turned THE magistrate
Stephen. "What made you try this game?" he asked. "Di you meet other people who di it?"
euid.
Bo money,"
of
part of this strength will ulready have been acquired when the last political obstacles to the raising of German divisions have been overcome.
White visible
and looks forward
power conference on Germany
the
ralification
na
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"This Do-It-Yourself idea is okay, but I don't think we ought to be keeping paperhangers out of work!"
Russian Hit Tunes
For B.B.C.
Int'l Broadcast
London, Jan. 21.
Russia's hit tunes will get a chance to set a BBC broadcast on British feet tapping in February 6.
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CROSSWORD:
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MA
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Last night, in the bar of the Kowloon Cricket Club, strong men turned pale beer and clasped their
their tightly
muga
to
chests as
a horse,
with
flaming eyes,
pul
in its
It really seemed
head, and started to sing.
that
趱
Lost Weekend had got off There
to a running start. was, however, no need for alarm, it had merely stray. the pantomime ed from proceeding in the hall.
It would seem that Pantone is really to be a feature in our local entertainment, and follow- ing the productions on the other sde of the water, Kowlcon has come back with an excellent show with all the ingredients of a Home Side production.
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DR. SCHOLL'S Foot Comfort Ber- Vice, Telephone Hour (Mezzanine) having recovered from that situated at Beaconsfeld Arcado, Hongkong provides the expert atten- 11on your fees deserve-by London- Central, Hongquained Chiropodis. there is a thunder storm, and a Queen's Road
Witch, horrible enough to Kong. frighten all the wolves in Nathon Road, appeD. FA on the stage.
NICELY GAUQED
The Producer, Reg Heron, gauging nicely how much we can stand of this, send on Simple Simon
(Bill Carter) and the Дашр (Jim Hudson). These pair make a nice comedy act of the old slap-stick funny type and are good for plenty of rare.
of The Chorus
Milkmaida should attract many jaded mates to the Dairy business, they were certainly Grade A.
or
There were autric original lyrics that bring in local colour and one or two lines that put on a bit of sall. The music” is quite pleasant. onc
Owo numbers,
by Elco compored Fostuma were really good.
The set is very good, Miko Guilford is responsible for this, and the show has Bob Jenner for Stage Manager, and a very good job he has made of it.
CONJURING TRIOKA During the interval, Mr AJ. Maitland performed some con- Juring tricks, they seemed very good to me. If there was а Hit foult,
It was that the show dragged a bit in parts, as this was the dress rehearsal I am sure they will speed it up.
It is a happy thought to put it en over the holiday, the seats are quile inexpensive, it's a nice good hail, and if you enjoy a
do botter laugh, you couldn't
They will go on the air as part
"International of an Parade" which the BBC ranged after Inviting the operation all foreign bassies.
of
ar-
co- етп-
DEEP SILENCE Recorda from everywhero cise poured in but the Ros- slans maintained allence.
deep
20/1.35 and, the vetorial com- mmerats in your issue of the following day (Friday, 21/1/58)
interesting extremely
It will take two to four years make
but it's very evident before the full complement of reading
12 divisions is reached under that the distal cost of the pro- pored bridge did not take into
the present Government plan. consideration the erection of For the first few months after three link Elephants on the ratification of the Paris treaties, bridgehead of the Hongkong there will bwy scarcely any
the Three
results of German re- and, Side Elephants at the bridgehead of
armament at all. the Kowloon Side.
While I quite agree that some There is nothing in the treaties discussion will be needed (and,
Ce which
West compels In the
many Lo start
rearming in- how inuch discussion!!!)
called mediately Jure on this so
the go-ahead signal Hongkong Harbour Bridge, I
h:s been given, think that it is about Dr Adenauer honestly
is expected to time that experis from the Lon
Government will say that his don Underground and or New
study future Soviet communlco- York Underground System were
tions with the greatest interest invited to submit ideas of "what
to a four- is really needed" in this Colony. [Tudny) transportation problem Stephen from the New Territories and to "And I'd no way of get-variou
process is finished. Hongkong points
This conference couit! take ting any.
This seemed one way stund itself leaves much to be
before piace
West "lube
German of being sure to be picked up, desired but, I feel that a
rearmement has got under way so I did it."
under the harbour,
The BBC went
The caste is large, and apart ahead and this drinking?" with
DO that clictrijed
the Russians need not
mentioned already, "What about
from those railway.
started its series with
leading
aro taken Italian
parts cured of that now," serving ALL points in the New feel they are negotiating under
gramme
Riding by Diana Moore, Red Territories and Hongkong pressure. At the same Ume Dr
January D. Adenauer
unlikely
Los to let
Drayton: PROPER, would be much bet-
Wolf, A few days ago, when pro-Hood: delay in
Alma Stone: Fairy In the ter than any Harbour Bridge,
rearmoment pro-
ducer Elkan Allen was prepar- Prince,
Richards; Baron, This Railway, although primary gram
bocome a Framme
mubject for
ing a Czech programme, a large Queen, Irene
Gertacema: JOHN could barguinlag. intended for passengers,
brown paper parcel arrived at Gerry
LUFF. of course
be utilised for the Tomorrow's speech is expected
Broadcasting House, purpose of handling freight and to show a difference of formula-
Inside was a magnificent red any other
commodities tion rather than any new con
album with 10 WORD CHAIN: WHITE. whine. Morocco-bound during carly morning hours, tent as compared with previous thine, think, thick, chick, click, slick, brand
records. And more so secing that so many Government statements. It will slock. BLACK.
note
from the Russian Embassy
CURRY Favour Fear Wear Sport new factories are being erected for instance soften the impres-
the lack of an BCRAMBLER: Timo, erit, Item. apologising for
Spout Stout Sturdy Judy Dusty Miller in the Now Territories.
sion of rigid rejection given by mite
English translation.
Tuler Tiler Tyler What Cat
Heard Our
Badet transportation the Government's first
Now the BBC Russian section Dougla
Hard Flock Clock Cloak Pall Poli system for any person wishing munique on the Soviet statement
is working full speed at finding Toll Tit Farm Arm Chance Accident to travel from say Castle Peak issued on Sunday.
Stew Sew Haw out how
West Russian lyric writers Occident
Soiled Tolled Tailed to Aberdeen leaves much to be
rhyme "moon" with "tune" and Chop Shop "lova" dealsed and, certainly is no credit
with "above."-United Detail Retall Sell Bwell Tort Dandy
ΣΙΝΜΟΝΤ. called modern during this so
Pruss age-this of course does not in- olude residents who are happily in possession of their own cars etc. etc.
"Ach,
I'm
Stephen said.
"You say you're cured of the 'craving, how do you know?"
"Well, I've
a drop not had
Stephen said. for five weeks," "And I don't want it"
"How have you managed that, if you were so fond of it before?"
THE DEMON 66ME bro.her pulled me up. The drinking'll ne", worry me any more," Stephen said. He dismissed the demon that had threatened him, with shrug.
"Well, if we help you to find somewhere to live and to get stendy job, will you keep it?"
sked.
the
with
said
Stephen,
[11
Very.
well," said the magi- No Sir, scrop all idea of the strate and, indicating the proba-Harbour Bridge and give us an tion officer, said to Stephen: electric railway system wherein "You go along with that gentle one could travel from Castle man. "He'll and somewhere for Peak to Aberdeen within 20 you to stay and certainly you'd minutes. better cut drink out of your
Yes, sir. Thank you, sir," Stephen said and he went away Things had turned beaming, out much as he had hoped they might,
SOVIET SKATER'S SPEED RECORD
Paris, Jan. 21. The Soviet Toss agency ne- ported that Soylet skater, Boris Trybine had beaten the Soviet 10,000-metre speed record today at Alma Ata, southeast Russia.
Trybine covered the distance
GREEN ELEPHANT.
Sir, I read with interest the article concerning the building No of a bridge in Hongkong.
doubt it will be a boon to meing fans residing in Kowloon to cross over the bridge and find them- selves in Happy Valley,
$25
Another point is that, will the ros-harbour awimming com- pétitions continue to bo popular, once the bridge is bully Perhaps another kind of
mamely, competition,
стор
In 16 min, 30.6 secs in a non Harbour, walking (over tho competition race in the Alma bridge) competition could be Ath meeting which 'enda tö morrow, added ... the agency ----
France-Press.
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POINTS DISCUSSED
сот-
Dr Adenauer discussed with Vice-Chancellor, Herr Frans Bluecher, over the telephone yesterday the malo points which he pro Doses to make in his speech. of the chief This was one subjects for discussion in the Cabinet meeting which Ièrr Binscher held in Bonn fo- day.
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Paris. Jan. 21.
*Jean Jacques Jurlas, new Minister for Overseas Territories, was expelled today from the parlamentary group of the Popular Republican Party (MFP.) for having Joined the Blendos-France Governinant yesterday, kmHe remains a member of the Party"" but the MRP, Execu
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