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Comment PASS
PASS BOOKS RE-INTRODUCED
Of The
Day
The annual lament
NE
of the penalties of
0 being politically ambi-
tious in Hongkong is that after climbing to the top of the ladder, El rung Dorado is as inarcessible as ever. This impression was convoyed very strongly in the proceedings of the Urban Comcil on Tuesday, Tin sheer frustration of being unable to climb any higher
WAS the dominant theme of the elected mem- bera.
felt
A certain sympathy will be for them, partly be cause they are like the big doy wedged uncomfortably in a amal kennel, hul more At because the fuck of Hufcient outlet for their for uspirations or scope their enthusiasm is slowly killing these community groups which over the years have given much valuable service to the Colony.
NOME feel it a pity that elected members are prevented from exereising their talents in either the Legislative Council or some of the prominent mittees
appointed by
com-
Africans The Queen meets De Gaulle Jeremy Fry drops
to carry. them
again
Capetown, Apr. 6.
it
The South African Gov- ernment announced to- night
will re- introduce the law re- quiring Africans to carry pass books,
Political observers described the move as fraught with passi- ble new dangers of crupibus in this racially troubled nation.
The reintroduction of the pass book law
was announced by the South African Minister * Justice, Mr F. C. Erasmus.
Police once again will be able to call on Africans to show their asses, or face the conszylences
At the same time, Mr Eras- inus said in a statement. the Kovernment could investigate | the possibility of applying pass laws "In such a way to pul mure stress tipon the ad- vanlage which they hold for the Bantu."
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Mr Erasmus inade the a71- muncement samm after religious leaders isnted a call for a day of penitence and prayer ni uver the country by all races next Sunday.
Aircats for pass violations were suspended at the height of violence following the the police shootings of Murch when nearly 300 Africans were killed or wounded, Thousands Government. In reply, the of Africans had turned up at criticism will be made that police stations demanding to be
few λ
exceptions, arrested. Others openly neither the Reform Club ed or destroyed their passes. nor the Civic Association Abolition of the pass system has attracted outstanding was the chief objective of the men to their ranks, and if fateful Pan-Africanist Congress
opened this is so it is again the campaign which
with
burn-
result of the lack of politi-March 21,
In his statement. Mic
cal opportunities.
The request therefore which
the pichlic must make
بانه
to
its elected members is accept this state of affairs. Year after year they voice the same complaints of in-2 adequate representation in Council.
These achieve
nothing.
nar
il A
likely to because there
1hey
de-
Erasmus pointed out to tn Bantu that it was in their interest to possess either re- ference books
(passes) or temporary documents as this was the only way in which they could protect their right to be in an urban or pro- calmed area
and to work
there.
He said police would Africans
nssist
obtain the necessary temporary documents.
without passes to
He added for this purpose,
or
President De Gaulle of France sits with the Queen on his an open carriage Arrival in London for a state visit. The Queen met the Presklent and Madame De... Gaulle at Victoria Station.- UTI Photo.
HEIRESS
GOES
NORTH
AND
MARRIES
no widespread support fe them. The Urban Council
Raleigh, N.C., Apr. 6. bus
Its scope clearly
As well as to reintroduce con- Heiress Gamble Benedict fined and it is with
this trol mcastres, pollee will work that the elected mem-henceforth again
and Andre Porumbeanu be able to hers must be contested, demand reference books
were married tonight in a The alternative, Mr
North Carolina civil cere- 1porary documents." Ken Watson said, in to get He said lacilities would be
mony, friends of the Africans could out and leave it to people provided
eloped couple announced. person fur dupbeate de pply in
passis. --UPI and AP.
Rebated
Lo an attempt
the marry in South Carolina, couple fled
the border, &cro93 obtained a North Carolina licence and were wedded shortly after 8 p.m. at an undisclosed town in this style.
who are prepared to
job in the ceptable to the public.
+
way
NC-
HOUNCIL members might Kttle
COUNCH membe
more rewarding if among themselves they agreed to make special studies certain problema for which
of
the Council is re become
so that ench could
an authority on a different subject. It would cer tainly improve the general standard of debate, would bo invaluable
it
nil to committee work and it might in time per Avade
more people to i
that Municipal Council worthwhile,
believe
Unfortunately the value
full
is
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Grenade
injures
three
Havana, Apr, G. Three men were injured today
in the explosion of a grenade
The
Acene
in
of
the hurried eereinosy was not revealed to give Andre and his 19-year-old bride time to get off to a secret honeymoon.
NO WAIT
belleved to have come from Friends said they were still the Il-fated French munt-fearful that Miss Gamble's Hons ship La Coubre, which i grandmother in New York, Mrs blew up in Havana harbour Henry Harper Benedict, inight last March 4.
take steps even after solemnisa- tion of the marriage.
The explosion occurred in a railroad yard about 200 yards
from the dockyard scene of that explosion hi which more than 80 persons were killed.
of Authorities fald A labourer
the behind-the-scenes work found the grenade and it ex- which members carry out is ploded when he dropped it. not apparent to the publie AP.
and it is on their speeches,
the originality of their pro- posals and the faree of their arguments that they are apt to the judged. Their
record generally is not impressive.
So that while people may feel that health and education could be added to the Coun- cll's responsibilities, the official membership re organised to include only representa
tatives of depart. ments whore activities the Council controls, and the franchise extended to double the number of voters, the elected members have yet to give proof col- lectively that they have the ability to run the kind organination they BO
Unli ardently advocate, they do so It là n waste of time talking about it.
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of
Governor's progress
The following bulletin on the Governor Sir condition of the
fobert Black was Ianuel by the
Director of Medical and Health Services, Dr D. J. M. Mackenzie, this morning.
"The Governor pawed a com- fortable night and continues to make satisfactory morESS,"
SPUTNIK III BURNS UP
Waslington, Apr. 6. Sputnik II, the Russian satellite launched into orbit on May 16, 1988, burnt up in the earth's atmosphero today during the 10.038th revolution, Ameri can scientists announced today. -AP,
North Carolina requires only
a blood test as a prerequisito for marriage. There is no waiting period,
But because of the com- plexity of Mirs Gamble's run- away romance, top state legal authorlileg were consulted be fore the lcence was issued in North Carolina,
Only a few hours carlier the Attorney-General Di South Carolina had intervened against the couple's application for marriage licence nt Dillon, South Carolina.—UPI,
Farmhands riot
in Taranto
Rome, Apr. 6.
A thousand Jobless formbands rloted at town rene Taranto today, inurling stones at pollee and injuring about 30.
About 40 of the ringleaders were treated and falled.
Demonstraturia
called becaure of non-payment of un-
employment benefits-AP,
were
Cook who fled tells of
Chinese Embassy life
London, Apr. U.“ The head chef at Peking's London Embassy told a news conference today that he sneaked out of the Embassy while other staff members were at- tending a daily political indoctrination meeting.
I was the first time he had ever been in the streets of London alone, he said.
of
Kou is believed to be the arst Communist member of a Chinese diplomatic establish- ment to gain asylum the free world. He escaped on February 20 and Britain granted his request on March 25.
As head chef, Kou said he was to shop for food permitted ench Tuesday and Saturday, but always with another staff member. He had two days of a month, during which he clean his was required to
room.
Embassy "entertainment" committee assigned permission
inter- Speaking through an
proter, Kou said that life in- side the London Embassy was severely regimented.
An
for
INDOCTRINATION
Kou Teh-lou, 40, sought asylum
In Britala after six years Isolation in the Chinese Bin- He said all Embassy members
few be bassy. He took a longings with him, a small amount of money, enabling him to travel to friends with whom he is now living.
Kou has a wife and two teenage children, in his native village of Talan, in Shantung pro- vbice.
Asked if he thought his family might suffer because of his defection, Kou said "they aro already suffering -- all people in China suffer."
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must allendi two-hours in- doetrination meetings twice a No day, Avo
days a week, one may leave the Embassy without another staff member accompanying him, Kou said.
must be Special permission
obtained to go to a movie,
said,
and then only In the company of three Em bassy members. Even to buy a pair of socks,' he said, per- mission must be obtained.
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personnel to watch the
out of wedding
London, Apr. 6,
Mr Jeremy Fry announced tonight that he doctor's very much, regretted that on advice he would be unable to act as best man at the wedding next month of Prin- cess Margaret and Mr Antony Armstrong- Jones.
The 35-year-old company director and father of two children issued the plate- ment from Widcombo
Manor, his home near Bath, 30 days before the wedding in Westminster Abbey.
Mr Fry's statement, Issued from his home, said: "On doctor's advice. Mr Jeremy Fry very much re- grels that he will be un- able to act as best man at the wedding of Princess Margaret and Mr Antony Armstrong-Jones,
"Princess Margaret and Mr Armstrong-Jones have been informs co d.'*
Mc
been
has Fry friend of the 30-year-old commoner bridegroom-to- be for many years.
He and his wife, who is expecting a baby about the time of the wedding, have played host to the couple several occasions t
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| Widcombe Manor.
There have been reports that the former society photographer proposed to
MR JEREMY FRY
the 29-year-old Princess on one occasion while they were stay- ing there.
Last weekend, returning from a skiing holiday in Davos, Bwilzerland, Mr Fry denied rumours that he might not officiate as best man at the wedding,
Questioned at London Airport about the rumours he then laughed and said: “This is the Jirst. I have heard of the rumours. As far as I know I am still besi man.”.
The statement was confirmed later by e spokesman at Clarence House, London home of the Princess.
The spokesman said he had no idea what was wrong with Mr Fry.
It had not been decided yet who would be best man. While on his skiing holiday Mr Fry was taken it but he was quoted as saying that I was "one-day fin” and he was reported to be up and about the same evening,—Reuter,
Two warriors' meet
London, Apr. 6.
Embassy's only television set, President Charles De Gaulle and Sir Winston
Kou said Th strict
daily
schedule from 8 am, unt 10 p.m. left staff members little time for rest.
Kou said he himself was obliged
to engage in "self-criticism" of his work every three or which meant four months, confessing that he had pre- pared certain dishes poorly:
Churchill met tonight as old friends when the French leader called at the British statesman's London home.
The two warriors, whose per- once reported to have said as when British Prime Minister: "Of all malitis often clashed they worked together during the crosses I have had to bear World War II, greeted ench in this war, the Cross of Lor- other warmly on the steps of Sir raine is the heaviest." Winston's Hyde Park house,
General De Gaulle, on his Until 1958, Kou said his month-
While Sir Winston and the part, referred in the first volume ly salary was £45 but since General shook hands and chatted, of his war memoirs to "harsh then it has decreased to £32. | both smiling, Madame De Gaulle ; and painful incidents that often He said he was allowed to talked with Lady Churchill, rose between Us" but paid send £0 д monltr to his
to Bir Winston 05 д The party then went inside tribute
"great" champion of for a 25-minute friendly chat.
great Of General De Gaulle, who enterprise."
Tonight, however, was a
family in one letter which he submitted to Embassy officers
for transmission to Peking raised the Free French ding in
UPI,
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London in 1940, Sir Winston is meeting of old friends.-Reuter.
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