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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1958.
Effective Deterrent To Aggression
Nato Forces Ready: Norstad
Decision To Stock
Atomic Arms And Missiles
Los Angeles, Jan. 13. General Lauris Norstad, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe said here today that the North Atlantic Treaty Or- ganisation's strategic striking force remained the most effective singlò deterrent to aggression. In a speech to the World Affairs Council here, The denied this deterrent had been neutralised and he added: "Today and for some time to come the forces in place and in near prospect should be capable of doing what we rightfully expect of them."
Ile said, however, that Nato must not stop there, and had decided' at its latest council meeting to stockpile nuclear weapons in Europe and to set up launching bases for intermediate range missiles.
General Norsted said those General Norwlad said Nato decisions would help correct Was not merely ᎪᏘ inffitury what ho called two Nato alliance but one which sought
weeknesses:
lo preserve the West's heritage of freedom, promote a civilised conception of national duty and foster well-being throughout. the world.-France-Presse.
• Atomic wogrons_limited_10 American forces, cover a re- latively small aren and thus full lo give maximum effective- 215; nd
• Presont discrimination which tends to split Nato into first aal second-class forces.
He said the prime objective of Soviet diplomacy :emained the dismantling of Nate,
ACHIEVEMENTS
Goneral Norstad said Nato's achievements in the past seven years had outstripped plans.
In the south, Italy, Greece and Turkey, and in the 110rla, Denmark and Norway, Nato's aams in manpower and general structure have been achieved, he added.
Be weltrausledged weaknesses in e central sector, from the Baltic to the Alps, which he - said were gu: to the dedging nature of the German Alr Force and the withdrawal of several French divisions for use in North Africa.
Generul Norstad said West Germany's military plans would allow Nato to correct these weaknesses.
Five of 12 German divisions have been activated, two othera will be in Apríi and dve others will be set up as speedily us possible, he added.
The Cost Of Romance
Madrid, Jan, 13.
The cast of romance has risent sharply in Santa Cruz del Itelainor, where there are three men for every eligible wommun.
In an attempt freeze Lads from other peublus out of com- petition, locul blades have de- cided to charge outsiders 500 peseta (US$10) for the right to luke part 313 their Saturday night sereniudes,
Local boys congregate under the senoritas' balconies 031
weekends to serenade them traditional Spanish style, United Press.
Precaution
Seoul, Jan. 18. The Education Ministry de- elded that male teachers at all- girls high schools are becom ing too anOTOLIS and ordered unmarried male teachers transferred to boys' schools. — United Press,
A British Crossword Puzzle
A LION ROAMS STREETS
OF A TOWN
Glendora, Calif., Jan. 13.
A full-grown pel Hon roamed the streets on the loose for a time here last night until police and sheriff's deputies managed to return it to the custody of its owner.
The
lion, which was said to be toothless,
soon converged on the scene. A block- long section of a street was blocked off, "bottling up" the animal, he sald, while Dr Shumaker and deputies tried to lure it back into custody. Deputy sheriff Bijl Brown said the Hon
clawless and tame, was owned by Dr Chauncey Shumaker, who usually takes it for walks at night. But last As night, the beast got loose from Shumaker and wouldn't respond to his efforts to lure It back home,
the Brea Authorities said residents in
began calling in and that squad cars|
appeared to be more frightened than anyone else since resideni, in the area were used to see the lion being walked. residents and other sightseers gathered to watch and squad cars blocked off the street, Shumaker and officers final- ly managed to lure the animal back to its owner and Shumaker took his pet home-United Press,
"STEPS IN CHINESE PAINTING (Part 1)”.
Teaches You How to Paint a Landscape With Explanatory Notes in English.
(1) This book is specially prepared for those who are interested in Chinese Art Paintings. It is not only an ideal book on the technical side of Chinese Paint- ing but also concise and yot instructive.
(2) This book teaches you how to paint a Chinese Palating of classified items with detailed Illustrations STEP BY STEP. Thus, it enables the beginners tơ understand and learn more easily.
13) This book is very nicely printed and attached with eight full pages of coloured paintings, which presents a clear show of the deep and light colours of the drawing.
(41 For the sake of introducing Chinese Paintings to Foreign countries, this book is specially edited with English Explanatory Notes to meet the requirement of those Foreigners who are interested in Chinese Art Painting.
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TODAY... Qantas dispatches its
FIRST ROUND-THE-WORLD
FLIGHT OUT OF AUSTRALIA
QANTAS
50
33
ACROSS
3 does down (4).
23
7 He wears a crown (5)."
8 Only the demented run it
(4)
Freel kind of bird (4),
10 Moorland girl (7).
12 Wes dropple (4).
15 Variety of lemon! (5)'.
18 What some stand to gain
(4).
19 Bay a few words? (5).
21 Compelled to jump (5).
22 Flower holder (4).
23 They're sure to be fleeced!
(B).
20 it does not wait, we're told
(4).
29 Getting on (7).
30 Proverbial shaker (4).
21 Cheats dear (4).
92 Pald about a pound for some
tartan slut (6).
33 Nothing In K! (4),
16
120
DOWN
1 is his dozen unlucky? (5).
2 Yet they often rode on a
carriage (7).
4 Smail donkey (5).
5 Beach material (4)
@ Sho's no artist (4).
Part of ono's shoo (4),
11 Top: (8).
13 Some paper (4)..
14 Demeanour (4).
16 Observed (8).
17 First aid, then this (4).
18 Took to court (4).
20 Chimes again? (7).
22 Ega (4).
24 A good pull (8).
25 Lacking Glamour (6),
27 Smooth things out (4). 28 Bosides (4).
MONDAY'S SOLUTION. —Aorom: 1 Toucus), 7 Alma, ́9 Vesta, 10 Arrow, 11 Mine, 13 Molo-factor, 15 Sore, 10 Topo, 19 Impenitent, 22 Sole, 24 Bench, 23 Logan, 28 Host, 17 Rasber Down 'Earol, 3 Chaff, 4 Prance, 5. Marmoset, & Hawk, 8 Loire, 13 Elect, 13 Maths, 14 Moments, 17 Piles, 18 Wether, 20 Idies, 21 Eagle, 23 Oboe.
Qantas, the oldest-established airline in the English- speaking world, today makes aviation history by inaugurating its first regular round-the-world service out of Australia, from Melbourne, via Sydney, Fiji, Honolulu, San Francisco, New York, London, Rome, Athens, Bahrein, Karachi, Calcutta, Bangkok, Singapore, Djakarta and Darwin. Other alternative ports on the 26,000-mile round-the-world route are Frankfurt, Istanbul, Bombay, Colombo and Perth.
Qantas, with its fleet of radar-equipped Super Constellations, operates the only round-the-world service through Australia, and is also the only round- the-world airline flying directly between San Francisco and New York. As well, Qantas connects Japan, Hong- Kong and the Philippines with Australia, South Africa, and islands of the South Pacific.
For more and detailed information on all Qantas services, consult your Qantas travel agent.
QANTAS
AUSTRALIA'S ROUND - THE - WORLD AIRLINE
Agents: JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD.—'Phone: 63311, 30311-and trading mavel agents,
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