1955-08-18 — Page 21

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SYRIA?

Will It Join Arab League | New Role For

Or The West Presidential Election

Seen As Pointer

Damascus, Aug. 17.

The Syrian Parliament chooses a new Presi- dent tomorrow in an election that may be vital to the outcome of the diplomatie tug-of-war in the Arab world.

Middle East capitals will be. watching closely to see if the new President elected by the 142- member Chamber of Deputies is an advocate of the proposed tripartite pact with Egypt and Saudi Arabia or of the Iraqi-Turkish pact which sur- prised the Arab League earlier this year.

There are sharp differences Parliamert anet qualifeti observers believe it equally

that possible

new chief executive with find 12 moro politle to steer clear of the rivat pacts and work instead for a reinforced Arab League strong enough to defend self against aggression in this part of the worldi

The names of several men are figuring prominently in the pre- election speculation but no one Is excluding the emergence of a dark horse in what is certain to be spirited voting by the Chamber tomorrow,

Under the constitution, any con:lidale must get two-thirds of the voles to win on the Arst ballot, On the second ballol, an absolute majority (one half plus ene) is required-while on the third a relative majority sufcient. No one is counting un a first ballet daale.

Leading Candidates

The leading candidates and their sympathies for the rival pucts are:

of

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Rushdi-Al-Kekya-Head the People's Party. He

10 run only if the expected party decides not to support Al-Haffar or someone else opposed to the Tripartite Pact.

INAYOMADKARD

Will Not Run'

In addition, the name of former President Shukry Al- Kuwatly had figured prominent- ly in the speculation until he surprised politicians earlier this month with the announcement that he would not run.

Al-Kuwaily, who was deposed in the 1949 coup led by the late Zaim, returned Colonel Hossni from his exile in Egypt only last month with the avowed in- lention of secking re-election.

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Al-Kuwatly was understood to have felt his chances futile following a big welcome home dinner organised on his behalf by Damascus merchants last week.

All 142 deputies were. concluded

Campbell

Mr Donald Campbell, the world's fastest man on water prepares for an unusual spec dboat trip at Dover. He will be at the wheel of the boat lowing water skier Alan Cromp- ski-ing captată in the ton, the Erilish Olymplo (snow) Dover/Calais return trip. The other passengers in the boat making the trip are Sue Adamson and Adeline Prior. — Ex- press Photo,

invited-only 32 aftended. Al- BRITAIN'S "CRIPPLING"

Kuwatly apparently that his following

in Parlia mont was not strong enough to warrant his candidacy.

Khaled Al-Atm Foreign Minister and a staunch sup- At the outset, Al-Kuwatly, porter of the Tripartite Pact like Al-Azm, was regarded as with Egypt and Saudi Arabio, en advocate of the Syrian- -Louiti Al-Hugar-A former Egyptian-Saudi Pael. Less than

member of the National

a month ago, the former Presi- party. He resigned last spring dent fold the Cairo newspaper

when it became apparent that Al-Gumhurlych that he favour- other leaders of the party ed it. were favouring the Tripartite Pact,

Al-Haffar, who is not But last week, following his a member of Parliament. decision to withdraw from the counting on Pro-Iraqi forces ballot, he proclaimed himself in ant Is hoping for support favour of an "All-Arab unifled from the People's Party which | froat"-something that would has 32 votes and is outspoken exclude adherence to either of ly against the Tripartite Pact., the rival parts-United Press.

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Oxford, Aug. 17.

The rate of taxation on British industry is crippling its ability to meet overseas competitors, Mr John H. Lord, Executive Director of the Dunlop Rubber Company, said tonight when he addressed young British executives at a business summer school organised by Oxford University.

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Mme. Yafarova met him after industriol nests but provide he escaped to France during the tho financo required for war from a camp for Russian modernisation and development prisoners of war in Germany. |which will keep this country But their married life was in The forefront of the slicntix months after their competitive race for interna-patriated and she never heard wedding the Russian soldier was tional markets."China

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London, Aug. 17.

An American Army Globe- master transport with 68 people aboard, radioed today that it was in dif- ficulties over the Atlantio because of a defect in the ailerons.

Laior it landed safely at 1231. sir baso in Oxfordshire. The plane' lină sent out the

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Au American flyingboat and an B.A.F. resoun plane, carrying lifeboats. accompanied the Globe- master as far as the consË. -Fratico-Presse.

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