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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1956,
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ACTIRI TROUSERS
Whiteaways
UN DEMANDS "STOP DEPORTATIONS"
DRASTI S Assembly Resolutions EDEN TO HAVE THREE WEEKS
ordered by Government
against rooftop squatters. Perhaps the only complalut| to be made with yesterday's announcement is that the action should have been taken months ago when the problem was aired in the press. If newspaper reports are to be believed the reason why complaints went un- heeded was that the various departments could not decido whose responsibility this particular problem was. The Sanitary Department said it was a job for the Re- settlement officials
who
passed the buck to the land- lords, because they said the aquatters were on privately- owned buildings.
In the meantime thousands of people living in tenements in
many parts of the Colony
have had to put up with uninvited guests on their
rooftops because roof door
which act as fire escapes cannot be locked. The regu- lation requiring this safe guard is not questioned but steps should have been taken against abuses.
On Hungary
WITHDRAWAL OF SOVIET TROOPS ALSO URGED
New York, Nov. 21.
The overwhelming majority of the United Nations to- day demanded the immediate cessation of mass deportations of Hungarian men, women and children to the Soviet Union. The UN General Assembly also repeated its call for the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Hungarian territory and urged the Budapest authorities to admit UN observers to investigate conditions in the war-torn country.
The 79-nation body wound Despite the reference to ob- up threes of often heated servers in this resolution, India, debate on Hungarian situa- Ceylon and Indonesia Introduced on with neproval for two res another draft specifically urging Hungary to accede to Me Ham- Eolutions.
ob. marskjold's request that
admitted "without Kervers prejudice to its sovereignty."
As with the Cubon resolution. the three-power drakt asked the
терог Secretary General back to the Assembly on com pliance with the request.
by und
Lake
to ceasC
the
No one wants to be heartless
Tho
Introduced Ars!, to the homeless but the Cuba,
urged the Soviet majority of the rooftop Hungarion authorities settlers are people who have immediate steps been cleared out of squatter deportation of Hungarian ci- villages and have refused zene and to return promptly to resettlement accommodation. their homes those who had been
deported. The attraction of the root-
tops is clear enough-no| It said news of the deporta- rent has to be paid, and Intions gave added urgency
be
to
lest
vote
on
the In
the As- Hungarian problem, sembly approved by 49 to two, TC- with eight abstentions, rolution
governments : urging and non-governmental organisa- tons to contribute for the care and resettlement of Hungarian refugees.
Despite a bitter denunciation of the refugees as the remnants of Forcist
the Soviet bunds, Union stained l the vote.
Only Hungary und Rumania opposed the resolution, while
other
the members of
The Final Vote
for
Jar
The
Aslan resolution
was
the
most cases squatters pick avious resolutions calling for the approved by 47 to eight, with 14 Soviet blog and Sudan abstained.
prompt compliance with
roof near their work.
Now
new
The
prompt withdrawal of Soviet forces from Hungary and for JOW Government has decided the despatch of observers
For the Arst time, Poland sur- that
the UN Secretary prisingly falled to go along with roof Hungary Any
by
Soviet blve and abstained in the demolished--and there will]
Cuban resolution
voto.
Vasientions,
to
was
It wre inter announced that the United Nationa General up the will take Assembly
structure will be summarily) Gencrzí, Mr Dog flammarskjold, the other eight members of the Middle East question tomorrow.
be no offer of resettlement. approved by 55 votes to tent hế
It 15 expected to consider Yugoslavia also abstained as the reports issued today by Mr
Other roof squatters will get/ Soviet bloc and Yugosia did Chile, China, Cuba, Domini. | Hammarskjold on the organisi
with 14 abstentions.
the
their marching order in The abstainees included 13 can Repúblie, Egypt, Ethiopia, tion of the International force due course until they do members of the Azlan-African Jordan Panama, Paraguay, and the task of clearing Government should see that, bloc and Finland,
Saudi Arabia, Syria and Yemen. Suez Canal.-Reuter, built-up roofs are regularly inspected. The dangers may not be realised by the public even if they are now proper- ly understood by Govern ment. There
03,500 rooftop structures according official survey and
L
are
these may house as many na 300,000 people. Probably at least half are children. The first and most obvious problem is the fire hazard, Many of the huts are made
of wood and canvas, Cook-
Latest News On Hungarian Situation
ARMY OFFICERS REPORTED
RESIGNING EN MASSE
ing is generally done out-Hungarian
alde the but but in winter,
Vienna, Nov. 21.
officers Army were reported resigning
bath approving the Rus-, sian massacre of Hun- garian freedom fighters.
possibly inside. Overturned in hundreds Today to The oath took the form of
kerosene lamps or stoves, cigaretle butts or joss sticks could easily set not one hat but a whole roof- top of them alight. It is bad enough when a village at ground level goes up in flames but infinitely worse when a large fire breaks
out on
top of a crowded
tenement building.
avoid swearing i new
“ 500-word declaration
Britain To Withdraw
One Batt From Suez
New York, Nov. 21.
Mr Selwyn Lloyd, British Foreign Secretary, an- Nations to the United
ANOTHER problem in that nounced tonight in a letter
one battalion
from the
of water supply. A repor: Secretary-General that as evidence of Briein's good ter who visited a Wanéhai
would withdraw roof colony in June wrote: faith ahe "Not to bother the rosidonta Port Said occupied zone of the Suez Canal. on the lower floors, many
He also said in the letter that Britain was prepared
of the squatters make use to co-operate with the UN emergency force. This applied of flush water for washing also to the Danish-Norwegian company which reached and drinking. Flush tank Port Sald today.
covers are removed, often
If said Britain International
not replaced. Mosquitoes begin to breed and before the long they are everywhere, supplies and Dirty water is poured out international not necessarily
down
would help
with forço withdraw as the force became
offective.
General Abdel Hakim Amer,
drains. The roof gets wet. Commander-in-Chiet of the The water seeps through, Egyptian army forces and War and before long water Minister, told the FiRh Infan- patches appear on the cell-try Division today to prepare ings and walls on the top "for the liberation of Et floore.
the imperialists do not là r.” | Recordings of his speech to
"Some of the squatters are the Fifth Infantry Division
rearing chickens and ducks,
Their dirt is seldom swept nway, Ants, cockroaches and
which fought at Rafa broadcast over Calro radio night..
was
10
Biça make their appearance RECALLS DUNKIRK
on the lower residential
floors." The reporter added;" General Abdel Hakim Amer "Why should the lives of wald:
residents who pay rent be "I remember how the British
withdrow
at Dunkirk
and
endangered by a squatter how their withdrawal was re- fire and by Insects and cognised as a victory when their pests?"
troops withdrew even without That is the case against roof-their personal weapons."
top equatters. That is why Ho raid he also recalled the this newspaper welcomes withdrawal of a
of a whole atmy in Government's netion. It is 'hoped other accommodation avancine consert before the
the
!,
ན
bo to God,
tha
1
Gennans will be found for those who Ebm forces fought and cannot find it for them were able after all that to re- #DIVOR because eviction turn safe to our homeland to notices alone will not solve met the chief enemy" he kald. the problem, and the General Amor told the divi- nulaanco will only occur inston the chief reason for their some other.form-later...an ¿Cuátil, en `book page, Cel/^3).
France, Israel Also
To Withdraw
New York, Nov. 21. Authoritative sources said M. Ubrielian Plocali, the French Foreign Minis- ler, has sent a letter to Mir Harunarakjold tonight re- porting French cumplirner with the Assembly resolu Lon
ondling
for withdrawal. →H, Pineau was reported
to have
two wald that thirds of the French foross which took part in the Anglo-French operation kas already born willdrawn from the Port Salf area. These forces were naval. units
Iral Foreign
Mtrs: Golda' Melt,
also reported to have written to the (Secretary- General Indicating. Israel's with complianco the with Adrawal order.
Abe letters wero › In re- ply" to'a`mories of questions) put to Britain, France and Tarnel by Dr Hazimtarek Joki its the "peak (kwo), {Reuter.T
Om-
Sir
REST IN JAMAICA
London, Nov. 21 Anthony Eden will fly to Jamaica on Fri- day night for a three- wook rest, it was offi cially announced to- night.
An oficial announcement from sald; 10 Downing Street **The
Minister's Primo medical advisers have re- commended that in order to obtain completo rest which thoy think essential, he should go abroad for a fow weeks.
"He has accordingly deelded to spend about three weeks in Jamaica He will leave London on Friday evening by nir accompanied by Lady Eden."
Still The Head
Bources
Authoritative
said that Sur Anthony Eden while in Jamalea will con- Ainue as head of the British Mr R. A. government.
Lord Privy Seal, Buller, will continue to preside at Cabinet meetings, Jamnica has been chosen for the rest cure because there are good communications with London
through Government House at Kmg- alon.
Soviet Envoy Receives His Marching Orders
Buenos Aires, Nov. 21. The Argentine govern- ment today declared the Rumanian Ambassador, Mr Anton Moisescu, unwelcome
his and issued him
pass- port to return home.
Mr Moisescu has been in this country only since last Murch. He was the central figure in an Incident here last Friday, when a Rumanian family broke from Communism in a daring escape from officials of the Rumanian Embassy who seized their baby a vain attempt to use him as a hostage.
drafted by the Hungariani Defence Ministry, cers who refused to sign it were told they would be discharged within 24 hours with half a month's
pay.
after a desperate move Itumanla
Coman
These will enable the Primo Minister to be kept in touch with British government departments as necessary.
No
Ho
doctor will travel with the Prime Minister and his wife, But it is understood he will be attended by a Jocal doctor or doctors Jamaion to make sure that sathfactory being makstained.
progress
will reach Jamaica on Saturday morning (local time).
Needs Only Rest
Ofelul quarters stressed again tondght that there is nothing organically wrong with the Prime Minister, and
that all he needs is rest after the arduous work during the Suez Canal crisis.
He has not had a full holiday break from duty since he assumed office in April lost year. Last August he was due to have o vacation in Malta but it was cancelled because of the Middle East situation
Sir Anthony may spend his hoilday at Oracabeza, a tiny banana
the north purt on shore of Jamica.
A Reuter correspondent just from returned
the West Indies understands that the
house the Prime Minister will occupy at Oracabema Is a one-storey bungalow called "Golden Eyer standing above the white sand of an old smugglers cove It has no telephone.
His Neighbour
Sir Anthony Eden's British
neighbour will be Nocl Ooward, the playwright, who has a house quarter of A mile
away
at Port Maria. Any urgent cables to the Prime Minister will have to
the be handled by
tiny Oracabéata, post office. A despatch rider service could be organised from Govern- ment House at Kingston, about 90 minutes' journey Iway on the other side of the island.
The hurricane season is
OVET
weather
in Jamaica and
should be perfect
now the
hot
day-
about
English
with
as hot i n
summer's
occasional
tropical showers.
1 will
sharp
be ideal for bathing, with the water temperature in the 70's.
The house belongs to Com-
mander fan Fleming, noted author I traveller. He
MP's QUERY ON HK
ARMY SCHOOL
London, Nov. 21.
Socialist MP Michael Stewart is to ask the Secretary of State for War the name of the firm of contractors who built the St George's army school in Hongkong, and whether repairs now require to be undertaken despite the fact the school was completed as recently as April, 1955.
Mr Stewart, in an interview, aid he had received information from Hongkong that the walls were already badly cracked and as a result the building had become cold and damp.
Mr the question, His intention in asking
to the the matter was to bring Stewart said, notice of the Secretary of State and to ask what action he intends to take if the information is correct.-London Express Servico.
German Ship Refused
Bunkering Oil
Was
Durban, Nov. 21.
THE EDENS
bulit it on 30 acres of land which he bought in 1948, It is a square U-shaped bun- galow standing back from A short clur. Oray wing con- sists of three large double bedrooms,
cach with shower-bath' aribath-
Facing the soa is a 70-foot long sitting room, a comer of which is an alcove dining room. Next to this by the kitchen and scullery, joined to the servants' quarters and garage by a covered, veran dah. feuter and China Mall Special,
Turncoat Returning HomeReport
Urania, Louisiana, Nov, 21. Mr Henry Wilson said today that her 3443ear old, son, who clasted to stay with the Chinese Rods after his capture in Korga nearly six yea
years ago, has writich her that he hopes to be home for Christmas,
Mrs Wilson gald her son Akron had written that he had apples! for permission to cond back and was being aided by the Chinese Red Crory,
"I
will be with you all for Christmas," he said in his first letter home in eight months,
Wilson, a corporal with the 7th Infantry Division, was cap- tured on November 25, 1950, near the Changin Reservoir. He refused repatriation after the war ended.
BO
His mother and sister at- tempted to go to Korea to talk to him but were unable to do
Wilson
for gave no reason coming home, but his mother said:
höntesick. "He's just That is what is wrong. I knew my prayers would be answered,
when." but I didn't know
The incident aroused wide- spread Indignation among the Argentines. Hundreds of them gatheret before the Embassy and cheered да they saw the family's
boll for successful the freedom. As a result of today's It appeared likely that
It is Mr officers who resigned would government action,
return 10 become marked men whose Moisescu who wi
The 6,759-ton German freighter, Westernstein, return to civilian life would Rumania instead of Mr George
in Durban harbour today without was stranded not be
Nevertheless Coman and his family. easy. rellable reports
"TOO BOURGEOIS" sald they
enough fuel to continue her journey to China because Mr Coman, 31, a chauffeur at were resigning in droves.
oil companies here refused to supply her with bunker-United Fress Russian troops
blew up one of the Embassy, his 28-year-old the main Iron, Curtain wife and their two children ing oil. escape routes from Hungary | wore ordered 10 return to One of company spokesman. tonight in
was said today the diluation
have lo stem the tide of refugees convicted by a kangaroo court of "delicate"
repor→ "DETIOUS fleeing to the West.
becoming "loo bourgeois." The move came as US Rep. Last Friday, when the Comans cussions."
were being escorted from the Francis E. Walter urged the
The Westernstein is carrying German luxury cars for immediate admission of 17,000 Embassy to drive to the airport, 350
a large stock of Hungarian refugees into the they began to resist. Coman, Japan and United States. A few hours brandishing a pistol he had barreled innammable material carlier he had seen Com- taken from Moisescu's desk, without destination markings.
his munist toldier shoot down a started to run with
The ship, which was turned Hungarian trying to flee to year-old son Gig toward a back halfway across the Medi-
policeman. He shouted, to Mrs
to avoid the Suez terrancan Austria this morning.
from Bremen Falled Austrian border police said the Coman to follow with the baby, Canal,
almost a month ago and haa Busalane late 10day dynamited Luciano. a bridge serong
enough oil for only five more Ariau near the Neustwedler
struggle and shouts dayn sailing. Lake. Thousands of refugees brought more police and a have fled to the West seross crowd. While the police asked
A canal
BABY SNATCHED
Their
foter-
could
and international
NOTHING TO HIDE Captain Heghard Conrad said was walling direct Ile aminstructions from Bremen, and zan back inside, * The added:
"We have nothing to
This Encado route. Now they questions, ап amcial darted will be forced to swins the from the Embiray, grabbed the today he canal that forms a barrier at baby from his mother's this point.
At the same time, border au-Rumanians then used the baby do, and we certainly have thorities reported hearing as lure to seize Mrs Comun nothing aboard which the Com
dragged her, screaming, maminia could use in any con- heavy firing as nightfall near- and
flet with the Wester e. They believed that Russian inside. troops, newly moved up to the Minutes later the appeared
Meanwhile Immigration au
no ono frontier, were doing every on a second-storey balcony thritis would allow thing possible to stem the dragling there until rescued
to board or joave the ship. flood of refugees beading with a stepladder. The Coman
A-report, from Port Elizabeth West,
family were then taken to
enich
no special pecurity Federal Police Headquarters and instructions had been given Argentino government officials
RELIEF CONVOY
stein.----Reuter.
A fourth Red Croas convoy, granted them political asylum there regarding the Western-
mhide up of 11 trucks, today after. hearing their story.. carried 80 tons of blankets and United Press,
food, and 18 dons coal 10
Blickpest., A rimilar convoy
will go to Budapest tomorrow.
International Red Cross re- Gibraltar, Issue
presentatives in Vienna have
decided to maintain the rate
of dely transport to Budapekt
New York, Nov. 21.
Allegation, Denied
London, Nov. 21. Britists-Foreign Office
until the problem of organising Spain told the General Asapokerman tonight" denied the the storage and distribution ofsembly tonight she felt Britain's
allegation by the Byrian re prmentative at the United Na In Washington, the For Office bilateral solution of the Gibral- tions: Gerieral Assembly- that Departmens beday kapoand (Antar dispute so that these neod British troops were : maining DONATEA, GEOreo not be brought before the Unit long the Byrian-Immes and
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