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THE - CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1956.

MAJOR BATTLE IN ALGERIA Commandos

French Forces Claim 42 Rebels Killed

Algiers, Feb. 15."

French forces, fighting a major battle in the Nemencha mountains of Eastern Algeria, have killed 42 rebels and wounded many more, officials reported here tonight.

French forces suffered eight dead and 20 wounded in the day-long fray in the Taberja region between Khenchela, and. Nemencha. That location would place the large-scale battle about 96 miles south of Constantine. Khenchela is a town of more than 10,000 inhabitants.

BALMAIN

MODELS

PUBLISHED

Fashion House

Protests

Paris, Feb. 15.

at

M. Paul Racine, Secre- *tary-General

Pierre Balmain's fashion house, today made public statement in which ho said that Balmain's firm

The

new

Minister

French Resident In Algeria, M. Robert Lacoste, paid a visit to the relatively quiet city of Constan- tine today and then flew to a vite near the fighting this after- noon to discuss the battle with the participants.

Troops Ambushed i...

They told him an estimated 150 rebels had touched off the fight, setting an ambush for French forces. The rebels fought guerilla style, they sak, using rocks and ground for cover, M. Lacoste réfumed to Algiers 10- tight

Elsewhere in Algeria, rebels ambushed A

Negro Rights A Hot Political Issue

In America

Washington, Feb. 15.

The hot political issue of Negro rights

French military crackled today like a Chinese New Year.

Mr Adlai Stevenson, Democratic Presidential

force near Dourr Tametisalat in the Turnne region, unofficial sources said, killing six soldiers and wounding five.

Turnine Is colonist centre with about 4,000 inhabitants and had protested today is located about 110 kilometres

telegram to the

by

London

southeast of Oran.

candidate, denied he was "running away" from

the segregation issue as charged by AFL-CIO president George Meany,

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have cald in that Earle C Clements in Novem-

What I Meanwhile, northeast of Daily Express against the Berkane and near the Algerian would oppose the use of force" ber. publication of four photo-frontier six rebels were killed to bring about racial integra-

and two from

taken prisoner. One tion, Mr Stevenson stated at graphs of models

of the security force men was Balmain's spring collec-

killed and six were wounded.— tion.

United Press,

"Balmain Racluc, orally or in writing, to publish any model whatever before the date agreed on by the Trade Chamber (Chambra Syndicale) of Paris Dress (February 29, 1856).

has never," M. permission, *given

Implication

ALLEGED

Designers SHOOTING

IN CYPRUS

Nicosia, Feb. 15. Cypriot wonkersteday sent "The whole article Impllès," a telegram

Sir to General M.Racine continued in his John Harding, Governor of statement, "that Balmain had Cyprus, protesting against the

ls violate, for thought fit to

dieged shooting ct Cypriot under-worker by a British soldier in a own profit, the strict takings he has agreed to with

military camp near Nicosia, the Trade Chember regarding

The workers said they were photo publication dates Eraphs of his models, which is completely, contrary truth.

for

to

the

to stage a 24-hour strike

gongfest

to protest against the incident.

Seattle.

Mr Meany at Miami repeated his criticism of Mr Stevenson, and said It goes for President Eisenhower too. He bald Mra Elsenhower should take a. flem stand on the proposed Powell Amendment that would

bar Federal ald to segregated schools.

Sch

Use Of Troops -

Mr Stevenson received some support for his Negro rights stand

from

Mrs Roosevelt.

Ski Patrol

A British Commando aki patrel operating in the moun- tain zone in the southwest of Cyprus

arts pictured search- hua Cypriot for weapons. Onset of winter has forced Lin Commandos to` tako" to skin so that they can move over the mow-covered valleys and mountains with

Aerob

dimculty. Tha winter is

one--already 1wo British soldiers have frozen to death in the mountains Express Photo,

LANDING

RIGHTS

DISPUTE

Colombo, Feb. 15.

"PARO

Allowances THE QUEEN SAYS For French FAREWELL

Polygamists? TO NIGERIANS

Paris, Feb. 15.

Will French subjects in

Lagos, Feb. 15.

to

Franco's OVETSGAR tor- Queen Elizabeth bade farewell ritories who · are poly-

gamists bo entitled, to the people of Nigeria in a broadcast family allowances for all tonight.

the children of all their wives and concubines?

This question was put to the government today by Indepen- dent Deputy Henri Dergeres.

a written request submitted

She said: “The time has come when I must say goodbye. For nearly three weeks my husband and I-have travelled through your country' and seen something of the immense variety, scenery, in the French National Assen people and customs, which is Nigeria. bly, M.Dorgeres ssicad the

Ministry for France overseas, for "Everywhere we received a on explanation on how it was most warmhearted welcome. intended to apply projected, which has given us very great measures for extending family pleasure. We shall always re- allowances to territories of the member with thanks your find- French Union. Is it intended to ness and your hospitality. place a limit on the number of

The peoples of Nigeria have children for whom allowances welcomed me with one voice.

will be granted, he asked,

is

no

you feel a greater unity among yourselves.

Meant Great Deal

In Metropolitan France, there and I hope that this may help

number of limit on the children, for whom a couple rocotyes allowances. The rate of the allowance goes up pro- gressively, a family of one child receiving about US$10 a month, a family with two children about $34 and a family with three children $60. There is a fixed rate for every child above the thin-France-Presso.

UK Willing

To Negotiate With Saudis

a

"I realise this visit meant great deal of extra work for many people and I want to ex- press my appreciation to all those who had a part in making the arrangements.

"Public servants, voluntary organisations, the army, police, railway and airways, corpora- dions all have my personel thanks for their untiring efforts and for the thoughtfulness 'and consideration with which they have gone about their duties.

"No one vialting Nigeria in these stirring times con fall to notice the enthusiastic activity of all sections of the commu- nity:

State Of Siege.

Ends In Brazil

ni de Janeiro, Feb. 15.

Full constitutional guaran- bees were restored in

Brazil today as a state of siege or modified marilal law in offers since Novem- ber 15 came to an end.

The fung of the state

of wiege, one minute after midnight, coincided with the end of a three-day riotous carnival in which police reported 33 dled in Ilio de Janeiro and 10 fa Sao Paulo.-United Prem

Segregation

Illegal,

Says Court

"This universal demand for development is most impressive. At every potiod a great change bas in the word

New Orleans, Feb. 15. always beco attended by A Federal Court in New bufet, sometimes by tur- orleans today declares that the bulence, but I hope the partnerracial segregation laws passed

and of Nigerians

the by the Louisiana State - Lala- British here will ensure many ture in 1954 were unconstitu

tional. years of smooth progress.

London, Feb. 15. Britain shares the desire of Saudi Arabia to restore the friendly relations between the two countries existing during the life time of the late King Ibn Saud the Foreign Office anywhere stated tonight

The Foreign Office sold the the Buralint Oasis Over should not be an obstacle to the Improvement of relations.

Britain was rea

ready to

to negotiate of certain minor rectifications" of the frontier between Saud! Arabia and the territories

of

A conflict between Cey Eleanor lon and India over landing Ceylon rights for Air

the Sultan of Muscat and the International service was partially settled today.

Shelk of Abu Dhabi.

"No one of the candidates has clearer record, beginning with his participation in the integration of the Negro into the Navy and” continuing through his octions in Tilnols," she said in Chicago,

India withdrew its refusal to

allow an inaugural return flight to land in Bombay.

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ship

Maintain Standards

A second Federal Court order. ed the New Orleans Cily Coun- ell to proceed with the de- segregation of city schools,

Both these judgments were n

"Material progress by liseit is. The Foreign Office issued Its not enough. It is just an im- result of cases brought by law-. portant that the conduct of our yors representing the "National statement in reply to murlique published by the Saudi every day life in business, in Association for the Advancement

in London,dustry, "public service and in of Coloured Peoples, Trans

Arabian Embassy France-Presse,

a con-

Permission was given after Air Cylon authorities, contact-

authorities by telephone.

As for regular weekly flights. to be started on which gre

has given February 21. India no assurance that planes will be allowed to land in Bombay. The Indian government asked that a Chylonese official go the India to discuss the matter,

ed Indian civil aviation Ambassadors

And finally Democrats hit back at Vice-President. Richard M. Nixon for saying "a great Republican Chief, Justice, Earl end to Estes Kefauver. In his Warren....ordpred bid for the Democralle, Prest-racial segregation in the nation's dential nomination, .said he public schools" favours the use of Federal disturbances quell resulting from desegregation.

Other political developments:

1. Mr Eisenhower-left- for Thomasville, Georgia,

troops

*

to

An official statement admitted apparently to make his fal that there had been a shooting decision on witelber to fun for a Incident in a comp near Nicosia, second term. Backers of

the

.Mr one had been Senate Republican leader, no

and that

a

"We have always been very but that strict in respecting all agree-injured ments made with the Trade Investigation was being Chamber."-France-Presse.

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ducted.-France-Presse,

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Siay (0).

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Democratie national chairman Paul M Butler charged Mr Nixon with dragging Supreme Court "into the arena of partisan politics in a cam- palan year."-

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Disconcerting

to

Indian authorities said they were not satisfied that owner- ship and effective control of the new service was in Ceyloneso hands.

Ceylon is understood to hold· 51 per cent of the stock In the full Williams F. Knowland,

Democratic Senator Sam. now combine, in which the J. Ervin, a former Justice on Dutch airline KLM also is a Presidential primary.

the South Carolina Supreme partner-United Press. said they would withdraw Court.. critically called Mr Knowland if the President Nixon's statement "most dis- decides before February 25 to concerting."

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YESTERDAY'S crossword —ALCTORS? Comma, 4 Astute,

8 Mentor, 10 Faint, 12 Relent, 14 Trounce, 17 Tera, 19 Avolded,

run.

But they

the

Vienna, Feb. 15. The Finnish government has Democratic Senator John

on Invited Herr Jullus Raab, the 2. Non-partisan, Mayor C. Stennis of Mississippi

and Dr Albert E., Cobo of Demo the Senate Mr Nixon's statement Austrian Chancellor,

Vice- branded the Supreme Court Adolf Schaert, oratic Detroitļ turned down 3 Republican invitation to try to segregation decision for "what it Chancellor, for a state visit, it is-purely a political ong" was officially announced here unscat

G Democratic Gov.

today--Reuter. *United Press. Mennen. Willlarns of Michigan. Postmaster - General Arthur Summerfield and other Republi- can leaders proferred the invita tion.

3. Assistant Secretary of Stale Thruston Morton submitted his resignation to run for the Republican Senatorial nomination in Kentucky. Morton would

SCTL Laco Democratic

Ammunition Cleared For Israel

Ottawa, Feb. 15 The way has been cleared for $30,000 shipment of 20- pounder ammunition to. Israel, official sources said today.

It was the order held up last. month when this country -- im/ posed a ban on military ship- ments.

T

":

Prime Minister

Louis. Si Laurent, after a lengthy airli of the government's arms, stip menta policy in Parliament, an-· nounced on February 7. that the embargo had been lifledt

It was

was expected that the re- 12 of 15 Harvard

maining training plants brdered by

· Egypt would also soon be ship- ped from a private Montreal company..

Three were shipped before

20 Neptune, 22 Afor, 23 Trestle, 27 Mussel, 25 Rupes, 30 Tirade, the Opposition in the, Commonal

81 Warble, 32. Elect.Down: 1 Comot, 2.Mango, a Adorn, & | ralid objections' io? Jovernment Bafa, United, Extend 9 Recants, 11 Antics, 18. Loveret, 18 polley, and tho, baa slipped ·on' Row, 10 Untrue, 48 Real, 10 row, 31 Pamper, 34 Bute, 25

Trace, 26 Elect, De Bells,

Waiting To See His Queen

Received

In Syria

Et should come aventFresser:

of honesty, to ideals

integrity and justice. Unless we maintain such standards the benefits of science and

and techno-

logy cannot be enjoyed.

And now I want to say

special word to members of my

who overses civil service

are serving

know in

Algeria. I

these changing times Bome of you are facing special problems and anxieties. But you still have a vital part to play in the development of this great coun-

your

Damascus, Feb. 15. The United States Ambassa- dor, Mr James Moose, and the British Ambassador, Sir John

"I greatly admire the work Gardner, were received suc cessively toxlay by the Syrian you are doing and the courage and. unselfish devotion you Franier, Said Ghazzi,

An informed

my said that bring to it. In serving source both ambassadors Informed Said peoples in Nigeria you are truly. Ghizz! that they remained at serving me, and I shall take a

close interest in United Nations

future tached to the

wolfare." resolutions Security Council

"On the eve of our departure in 1953 and January, 1950, would like to voted in

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leave to all The first resolution instructed

this. reminder of Israel to cease works aimed at Nigerians a

waters of the visit, which has been a great ex- diverting the Jorden River, while the second perience to us and, I believe also, announced that sanctions would to you. be taken against Ismet if that attacks country made against Syria-France-Presse.

now

Chu Teh

Applauded

Pay My Tribute.

naw

"I have, therefore, decided from

on the Nigerin Regiment to be called the Queen's Own, Nigeria Reglament. "In this way I can also pay my tribute to the gallantry and of the people of the whale Federation who served Moscow, Feb; 15. the Crown and their country so China's Vice-President, Chufaithfully in peace and in war,

today became tho first

"I pray that for you and for foreign delegate to address the

children the future may your 20th Congress of the Soviet hold

peace

progress and Communist Party here.

prosperity,"Reuler."

Teh

the

Chu Tch's appearance on speaker's platform ола

the second day of the congres was seen here as a mark of the high place enjoyed by the Chinese Communist Party in the Inter-' national Communist hierarchy.

The Chinese Vice-President was warmly applauded by tho Sovlet Party delegates when he emphasised

Soviet-Chinese

friendship-France-Presse,

Thief Disappointed With Swag

Paris, Feb. 10, Los Francols Touchagues, a 62-year-old artist known for his nudo studies, has sent Paris police a sketch of a pretty au tograph hunter who walked out

Bishop Dies his studio with his walléi.

Gibraltar, Feb. 15.

M Touchagua was busy with 4

Monsignor Richard Fitzgerald, | bruncile when the young

arrived. He sent her Roma Catholle Bishop of into another room to wall, and, Gibraltar, died here today, she disappeared. *

The 78-year-old Bishop waa She phoned the artlet, Inter to reported to have died peacefully, say she had taken the wallet Ho received the Just crement and was disappointed with its and the apostolle benediction in contents 20,000 francs (£20 hospital yesterday, Reuter. sterling)-China Mall Spesial.

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