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Monday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

January 15, 1940.

By Walt Disney

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DUKE ON C.-IN-C.'s STAFF

The Duke of Windsor, fourth from right, following his Commander-in-Chief "Somewhere in France.' The Duku joined British G.H.Q. in Franco in September.-South China Photo Service.

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HOLLYWOOD STAVES A Look Through High Heels

OFF STRIKE

M.P's Are U.S. and Britain:

Warned

ABSENTEE M.P.s--theme Members who are frequently absent from Parliament—are to be taken to task by the Party Whips for slackness which be came too apparent in recent big debates

In many of the votes mm the Budget resolutions the absen- tees numbered nearly 100.

About 10.01.P.x_are_serving.... with the forces or in other National Service capacities, but when account is taken of these there are still too many absent to please the Party Whips,

WOMAN WAS TEN YEARS IN BONDAGE ASHLAND (UP)-A story of 10 years of bondage during which she was forced to marryi the man who has confessed kid-1 napping her, was unfolded by 22-year-old Alice Vestal Miner.

The father of her four children, Otis Vincent Miner, 51, was arrested In Phoenix, Arizona, where he aliegedly confessed abducting the girl 10 years ago in order to "spite" her father, Frank Vestle, now a resideni, of Ashland,

Man Fled

Tension

Avoided

of

in

1914

War

WASHINGTON.-The degree of American support for the Allied cause is admirably illustrated by the relative silence in official quarters here following Britain's decision to seize G man exports on the high scas,

THREAT

But Stars Will Walk Off in February

The Telegraphi Would Raise

50 YEARS AGO

Jan. 15, 1800,

Small Men

For New York. The 3/8 L.II. Amor-

By A Special Correspondent can Ship Imperial" (J. E Crosby, Minster) will load here for the above |

ENGLISHMEN are very con- port and will have quick despatch. For servative (with a small c). For Freight apply to Russell and Company instance, they always wear low heals. If a rubber heel is added

25 YEARS AGO

Jan. 14, 1915.

On the occasion of the lualan New to the shoe a layer of leather is Year, M. the King has appointed the taken off first. Heels must be Grand Duke Nicholas, the Russlas un inch and no more. Commander-in-Chiot, a Kaight Grand

Cross of the Unth, while Generat Now Dr. James Mennell tells the Opornilons, General Russkl, command- some mera as a heel of three inches Yarouchkovitch, Chief of the General Royal Society of Medicine that the Staff, General Danlioff, Director of very low heel may be as baneful for more and there is the Southern Armies, have been or more for some women.

appointed Knights Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George.

HOLLYWOOD, (UP).-Hollywood's labour troubles, which are so complicated they are funny, seem to be smoothed over for two months no danger of a strike until February 15.

On that date the picture pro- ducers promise to prove to the satisfaction of their help that they are on the verge of starva- tion, corporately speaking. They will demand that the 10 per cent. pay raise they granted be

abandoned.

RELISH

HOW ANITHAM NE REAISHALIS IN THE PRIZESS BON Brief Flashes

From "UP"

4

. Scoring At The Match Bruter's correspondent in Rome ro He says there are men who will parts that n sharp earthquako has never walk in comfort with less than boch experienced across Italy from a two-and-a-quarter-inch heel. Ancona to Naples. Avezzano has been cumpletely destroyed and the surround-advantage to the little man, especial. Such a heel would be a tremendous. For country devastated. A grave dia aster is feared at Potenza, with which at a football match. Once the communication is entirely interrupta fashion began probably every little Reutor's Rome correspondent reports man in the country would follow it. that there are twolve thousand dead and twenty thousand Injured:

They did so when James I., a small man, built up his heels to two inches.

"Men wear them Once more we wish to direct attention make themselves look tall," he said, W. T. Girton is free on his own re-to the annoyance and inconvenience "but I doubt if they would be popular in America to

cognizance, and also out of a job, caused to passengers, making the trip!. He was arrested by a South Dakota' from

Kowloon to Hongkong on the here. Low heels are much more State Game and Fish Department fery stemmers lanving just after the suitable to the feat.” without a licence November 2. Gir-arrangement than at present exists will Gosuno (Recrela) Capt. L. Goldman warcien en a charge of hunting deer arrival of the Canton train. We do so axalı in the hope that some better! aton was Director of the State Gume soon bo put into force. Chinees (Club) Scott (Club), Butcher (Bomer-

and Fish Department.

Passengers who come down hy train. neta). being entitled to a free ride across ite

Joseph M. Schenck and the other movic moguls even promised the unlon workers a peek into the books to see where the $1,000,000,000 (B) spent annually by movie fans actual- pictures the ultimate landing place ly goes. In all the history of motion

of that billion dollars bas been deep secret.

Not Enough Pay

PIERRE, South Duketa, (UP),—

NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio, (UP), Lewis Cottern was proud of his job when he finished varnishing the kit chen door. But his pleasure was

barbour, swarm the first-class acction Everest (K.O.S.B.), Bewley-Bull (Bomer- The reserves are T. Fila_(Kowlbon), of the ferry-boats.

sets) and Wallington (Clab).

車

PARLOPHONE

•

The studio workmen claim that even with their 10 per cent. raise,

10 YEARS AGO they average $900 a year each. They say this is hardly enough to keep spoiled when his wife returned and

Jan 15, 1030. An interesting development in con- body and soul together. They say told him he had used the wrong can be of the greatest benefit to those Kow-red

with naval A new motor bus route which should nuction

disarmament.oc- furthermore that of

-to-day when ́sovunty-savos the B-odd--and had appiled maple syrup from loon residents who live in the residen- Membera of Parliament, all Labour, salaries in the United State off her uncle's farm.

tial aren between Nathan and Chatham with the exception. of one Liberal, $200,000 a year or more, some 40 of

Roads is to be opened by tha Kal Tack Algoed a statement urging Government them are reported to the income tax PEORIA, ILL. (UP)-The National Company on Friday.

to make the abolition of warships over bureau from Hollywood movie pro- Grange, representing 1,000,000 farm-between Nathan

Hitherto, the many roads which 10,000 tona one of the principal nima ducers.

ers in 30 states, proposed that foreign have not been served by busen, but the

and Chatham Bonds of the forthcoming Naval Conference. The workers insist that a movie trade, be regulated by a non-partisun new Route No. 5 will bring most re

5 YEARS AGO executive who earns $200,000 every producer-consumer boord rather sidearms near to the buses.

Jan, 15, 1930. 12 months is not the man to be trying than by US, reciprocal trade agree-

The Cablast to-night surveyed from to shave $90 off a $800 yearly payments.

The following footballers have been every angle the latest developments and check. So keep an eye openin The

proposed non-partisan board elected to represent Hongkong against alignment in the International political

Shanghai:

situation February for news of more movie would represent both producing and

and it is belloved that the Rodger (Club) Vice-Captain: opinion of the Ministry is that the strike threats. I will make interest-consuming interest and would have (K.O.S.U.), C. Pile (Kowloon Routes moment 18 favourable for a further ing reading. And that is not all. authority to regulate and promote (Kowloon), West (Somersets). Bis effort at world disarmament, and

"advantageous exchange of goods." (Kowloon): B. Gonano (Recreto), A. V general European agreement, Big-Wigs In Trouble The incident equally well Bus-following statements! "The Orders No telling where some of the big. The board's control would replace trates the extent to which the United in Council would constitute wirs will be William Bloft, Holly-at-of-trade-resties-negotiated by States has withdrawn from danger- a practical assertion of unlimited wood agent of the International As the US. State Departinent. ous involvement in sea warfare. belligerent rights over neutral com- spelation of Theatrical Stage Em-

MUNCIE, Indlana, (UP)- Cay It is a matter of record that the merce within the whole European ployees, is free under $1,000 bail

Councilman H. Harald Stanley hus United States made repeated and of the sovereign rights of nations ing in Chicago. He was convicted wax store window models will be a

arca, and an almost unqualified denialjon a 17-year-old charge of

lits way, the display of unclothed literally angry protests at similar

It is confidently in 1922 and served only six days of misdemeanor. He proposed such an, action by Britain during the World now at peace,

The Illinois ordinance, To-dny, by contrast, the State assumed that His Majesty's Govern a six months sentence.

asserting: "The new Department has largely ignored thement will not deny that it is a rule Appellate Court, which

confined models are so life-like and true to sanctioned by general practice that his conviction, wants to know why colour." new development. An Inquiry brought for the statement from

even though a blockade should exist he did not serve the rest of his time. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, that be trinnocent shipments may freely The records do not show.

transported to and from the United the United States reserves all rights States, through neutral countries to the $100,000, which Bioft is supposed Unable to pay his rent due to lack of

Then there is the little matter of well as in all other belligerent ac- belligerent, territories without being to have borrowed from Schenck, hend tions. This comment had to be ex- subject to the penalties of montra- of 20th Century-Fox and president of tracted by the press.. however, and tion, requlation, or confiscation."

band trame much less to deten- the Producers' Association. A Grand self a highly significant Indicator of

Jury hus looked thoroughly into this In general American reticence is of

The note, then efted the British transaction. the state of opinion in this country. statement that its action was in re- Investigation By. G-Man

tallation against Gennan breachen of Biof says he borrowed this $180, international law and practice in 000 to buy a fruit ranch, but gave wartime, and said: "The Government Schenck back hla check when it of the United States, recalling the developed the land was no good for United States, recalling the principles

Schenck

und -11

under internatiomi law in this,

Great War Protests

A review of the circumstances surrounding American protests dur- following comparisons:

ing the World War brings out the on which. His Majesty's Government Browing oranges.

ver

Wilson Takes Stand

other

movie

CLEVELAND, (UP),À relief client.

county funds, faced a hard choice

marrings or eviction. "My landlady said I could stay if I married her." lie tald Miss Bell Greve, county relief director. "But T won't! I'II evicted first!".

GOATS JOIN THE A.R.P.

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be

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LONDON--Goats are London's

has heretofore been scrupulous to net,makers, meantime, are being invest- 1. In the last war the United Interprets this merely as a reason for gated by G-men in connection with in us legal was entered, into a certain extraordinary acts on the part their income taxes. Another section trenuus conflict with Britain of His Majesty's naval forces, and of the Justice Department is looking interference to neutral trade, not as an excuse for, or prelude to into the organization of the 20th each citing International law and any unlawful action.

They are being trained to lead} Century-Fox while a third contingent horses out of their stables to safety precedents to opposite ends. To-day, the United States is refraining from

of Federal lawyers is wondering when flro bells sound. Horsen panic pressing any legal issues insofar as

whether to seek Indletmenis against iri fire, and have to be blindfolded possible, even when its legni experts seat enemies of Great Britain should trust charges.

"If the course pursued by the pre-the whole movie industry on anti- before rescuers can save them. may differ with the British on the prove in fact to be tainted by Rile- authority for some of their actions.

There accusations are based upon enimly

But if a goat is near, a horse will.

follow the gality and disregard of principles of the claims

Imperturbable ot numerous theatre animal to safely.

cannot rent

butt their owner for no apparent movies and hence are Tragger-tempered goats who will

confidence calina horses,

when danger Ureatens tho chains of ....thostres, reason are docile and self-possessed

and their

Stone Age Man Discovered

She was kept a virtual prisoner, she said, and was forbidden to have friends. She said she was forecl into a marriage ceremony at the age of 15 when their second child was born

2. In the world War, the United war sanctioned by enlightened nu-owners who say they in order to "stop people from talking." The children, Elsic, Marvin, Opel and States still depended on chemicals, tions. It cannot be supposed, and this first-class Charles, ranging from two to nine dyes, equipment, etc., from Germany. Government does not for a moment lasing their patronage. They charge years in uge, were all born in Pleher, wherens

to-day this dependence suppose, that His Majesty's Govern- that Oklahoma.

virtually has ceased. Moreover, tm-ment would, wish the same tant to anilinted with the studios, are trying ports from Germany, had been re- duced by retaliatory tariff action to attach to its actions, or would eite to freeze them out of business. And About three months ago the young a mere $40,000 in October.

such illegal acts as in any sense or that is only the beginning of the woman applied to city authorities for

degree a Justification for similar story of strife in Hollywood. 3. American shippers, aware that practices on their part insofar as they ald, Miner fled, leaving the girl, and

The IATSE of Blöff, is an American her children in Picher with no means public opinion might still further clip affect neutral rights."

******their wings If trouble developed on

Federation of Labour "organization. of support.

President Wilson at this time, John L. Lewis' CIO is trying to pry The welfare agency la Miami, the sens, are voluntarily refraining which of course was well before he its way into the movie business, Oklahoma notifed her parents and as a group from thy great protest at decided to enter the war on the Allled while Bloff has just emerged the loser provided funds for transportation to the British action.

side, was convinced that the British in a fight to gain control of the LONDON The skeleton of a man. Oregon. In September, Mr. Miner 4. Finally, the conception of a were determined to ignore what he Screen Actor's Guild, made up of the received a letter from Miner asking rigid International law has changed considered to be the international law world's highest paid union member. that she communicate with him in since 1915-10. It is now recognised on the case...

Union

those in the build rules, like Phoenix, using the name "Jolu here that few really fixed and un-

ing business, sometimes seem to verge Long."

"When the stone comin was found,' challengeable interhalonul laws exist,

the fantastic. on the

The head tamern Mr. Ludovic Mann, the archaeologia), Instead of writing, the young and that milltary necessity as well as

cannot touch his camera. His was called in to give expert opinion. woman turned the letter over to her new Inventions can reasonably be

assistants do that. An actor cannet on the value of the discovery, Inther, who notified the police.

allowed more latlude in modifying

has decided that the remains He For the first year of their life and developing the law than

up man has to do it. Newspaper must be about four thousand years together, the girl related,, she and United States was willing to grant

BERLIN, Jan. 14 (Reuter)-The photographers cannot take pictures old, Miner led a fugitive existence through last time.

Bryan the middlewest, and, she, was often

Note

German radio announces that Ger-on movie rets unless studio camera-The men must have been of im- many's export of motor cars has men are hired to stand by. There portonco in bla tribe,, People' of forced to hida beneath, a bed in On March 30, 1915, following an ceased on account of the war.

are scores of similar situations. that period, did not ordinarily bury Miner's truck to avoid detection. Order In Counell, from London of This is belloved to be the first, time Miner worked at any kind of a job March 11, Willing, J. Bryan, Secro- that the Nazi radio his admitted that tains insist, are not ridiculous; there tooth in the skull wore in pór

These regulations, the union chlof their cland, hom nay vander for any kind of wages," she said, lo tary of Stato, sent a nota to Ambas-Ailled sea-power is having any effect arg necessary to prevent chiseling fact contlion won the coffin was excupe questioning.

sador Pago at London containing the on German trade.

Sant

the

Nazis Admit Loss

Of Export Trade powder his own face; a

wn face: a union maker i

on the part of the bosses.

of the Stone Age, interred in a stone coffin has been dug from a sandpit at Bonhill, Scotland,

opened,

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Don't be cross

One song (Snow-White You're mine

Roses of Picardy.

Serenade (Student Prince)

Sleep song (Pagliacci) Serenade. (Pagliacci)

A brown bird singing

I love the moon. Because,

Bird songs at evenime.

Once there lived a lady fair (Blossom Time) Love lost for evermore. (Blossom Time)

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My gipsy dream girl,

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