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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 'Franco." The Duke joined British C.H.Q. in Franco in September.--South China Photo Service.

M.P.'s Are Warned

ABSENTEE M.P.—those Atembera, who'ore frequently absent from Parliament are to bo talien to task by the Party Whips for slackness which be

came foo apparent in recent big debates.

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HOLLYWOOD STAVES A Look Through High Heels

OFF STRIKE THREAT

U.S.

and Britain:

Tension

Avoided

In many of the votes on the Budget resolutions the absen- tees numbered nearly 100,

About 10 M.P. are serving-The incident equally well illus

trates the extent to which the United with the forces or In other

States has withdrawn from danger- National Service capacities, but

ous involvement in sea warfare, when account is taken of these there are still too many absent to please the l'arty Whips,

WOMAN WAS

of 1914

in War

following statements: "The_Orders

But Stars Will Walk

Off in February

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

On that date the picture pro ducers promise to prove to the entisfaction 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

LEHENEN BURMAREST THE WAHA) DENT

Brief Flashes From "UP"

The Telegraph Would Raise

50 YEARS AGO

Jan. 10, 1800.

For New York. The 3/3 LI.1. Amer). Can Ship "Imperial" (J. E. Crosby, Master) will lead here for the abovo

Small Men

By A Special Correspondent. 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 heels. If a rubber heel is added

25 YEARS AGO

Jan, 14, 1016.

On the occasion of the Russian Now to the shoe a layer of leather is Year. 1.M. the King has appointed the taken off first. Heels must be Grand Duka Nicholas, the Russian an inch and no more. Commander-in-Chief, a Knight Grand

Cross of the Bath, While General Now Dr. Jamer Mennell tells the Yarouchkovitch, Chief of the General Royal Society of Medicine that tho General Daniloft, Director of very low heel may be as baneful for Operations, General Rusaki,, command some men as a heel of three inches ing the Southern Armies, have heen or more for some, women. appointed Knights Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George.

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fleuter's correspondent in Rome ro

Scoring At The Match He says there are men who will port. that + sharp earthquake has never walk in comfort with less thinn been experienend across Italy from a two-and-a-quarter-inch heel Ancona to Naples. Avezzano has been completely destroyed and the surround-

Such a heel would be a tremendous

In country devastated. A grave alls-advantage to the little man, espodial- aster is feared at Potenza, with which ly at a football match. Once the commantention is entirely interrupted. fashion began probably every litle Heuter's Roma correspondent reports man in the country would follow it. that there Are twelve thousand dead and twenty thousand injured.

They did so when James 1., a small man, built up his heela to two incher. Once more wo wish to direct attention make themselves look tall," he said, "Men wear them in America to

to the annoyance and inconvenience caused to passenzore making the trip "but I doubt if they would be popular förry steamers leaving just after the suitable to the feet." from Kowloon to Hongkong on the here. Low heels are much more

rival of the Canton train. Again in the hope that some better:

Wo do so

Joseph M. Schenck and the other PIERRE, South Dakota, (UP).- movic moguls even promised the W. T. Girton is free on his own re union workers a peck into the books cognizance, and also out of a job. to see where the $1,000,000,000 (B) He was arrested by a South Dakota epeat annually by movie fans,actual- State Game and Fish Department ly goes. In all the history of motion warden on a charge of hunting deer pictures the ultimate landing place without a Hcence November 2. Gir-arrangement than at present exists will Goseno (Recrolo) Capt., L. Goldman of that bon dollars has been ton was Director of the State Game hoon be Dut inta Lorce. Chinese (Club) Scott (Club), Bateber. (Bomer- deep secret.

and Fish Department.

passengers who come down by train, sots). being entitled to a free ride across the * The reserves_ara T. Pilo_ (Kontion), NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio, (UP).] harbour, swarm the first-class section] Everest (K.0.8.3.), Bewley-Bull (Bomer Lewis Cottern was proud of his job

of the ferry-boats.

note) and Wallington (Club). when he finished varnishing the kit- chen floor. But is pleasure was spotted

In

Roads

10 YEARS AGO

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An interesting development in con- with tral disarmament oc-

Leventy-seven

PARLOPHONE

Not Enough Pay The studio workmen claim that even with their 10 per cent raise, they average $900 a year ench. They

· Jan. 15, 1930. enough to keep say this is hardly

vhen his wife returned and

A new motor bus route which should) nection body and soul together. They say told him he had used the wrong can be of the greatest benefit to those Kow-urred to-day · when furthermore that of the 60-odd and had applied maple syrup from, loon residents who live in the residen. Members of Parliament, all Labour,

States salaries in the United

of her uncle's form.

tial area between Nathan and Chatham With the exception of ons: Liberal, $200,000 a year or more, some 40 of

to be opened by the Kal Tack signed a statement urglog Government to make the abolition of warships over them are reported to the income tax PEORIA, ILL. (UP)The National Company on Friday. bureau from Hollywood movie pro- Grange, representing 1,000,000 furm- between Nathan and Chatham, Loads of the forthcoming Naval Conference. Hitherto, the many roads which lie 10.000 tons one of the principal sims ducera.

ors in 36 states, proposed that foreign have not been served by buses, but the The workers insist that a movie trade be regulated by a non-partisan, new Route No. 6 will bring most re-

5 YEARS AGO executive who earns $200,000 every producer-consumer board rather sidenens near to the busse.

Jax. 15, 1935. 12 months is not the man to be trying than by U.S., reciprocal trade agree-

The Cabinot to-night surveyed from to shave 500 off a $900 yearly payments.

The following footballers have been every angle the latest developments and WASHINGTON-The degree of American support for the cheeks. So keep an

selected to represent Hongkong against alignment in the international political eye open

The proposed non-partisan bourd Shanghal:

situation and it is beilered that tho Allied cause is admirably illustrated by the relative silence in strike threats. It will make interest-consuming interests and would have (K.0.9.0.). C. Pile (Kowloon); fedley moment is

February for news of more movie would represent both producing and Badger (Club) Vice-Captain; Reeves opinion of the Ministry that the favourablo for #further official quarters here following Britain's decision to seize Gering reading. And that is not all. authority

at world disarmament, and a to regulate and promote (Kowloon), West (Somerseta), Biss effort man exports on the high sens.

"advantageous exchange of goods." (Kowloon); B. Gosano (Recrelo), A. V.l general European' agreement. Big-Wigs In Trouble No telling where some of the big that of trade treaties negotiated by The board's control wouldí replace in Couneli .. would constitute wigs will be. Willam Bloff, Holly- a practical assertion of unlimited wood agent of the International As- the US. State Department. belligerent Ights over neutral com-sociation of Theatrical Stage Em- merce within the whole European ployees, is free under $1,000 ball now It is a matter of record that the

area, and an almost unqualifled dénial on a 17-year-old charge of United States modo repeated and of the sovereign rights of nations ng in

pander- In Chicago.

He WES convicted literally angry protests at simling now at peace. It is confidently in 1922 and served only six days of action by Britain during the World assumed that His Majesty's Govern-a six months sentence. The illnois War. To-day, by contrast, the Statement will not deny that it is a rule Appellate Court,

which confirmed Department has largely ignored the new development. An inquiry sanctioned by general practice that his conviction, wants to know why brought forth the statement from even though a blockcade should exist he did not serve the rest of his time. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, that innocent shipments may freely The records do not show.

be transported to and from the United

Then there is the little matter under international law in this, as belligerent territories without being to have borrowed from Schenck, head well as in all other belligerent ac- subject to the penalties of contra- of 20th Century-Fox and president of Hons. This comment had to be ex band traffic. much less to deten- the Producers Association. A Grand tracted by the press, however, and

tion, requisition, or confiscation."

Jury has looked thoroughly into thi: in general American relicence is of

The note then cited the British transaction, itself a highly significant Indicator of the state of opinion in this country, statement that its action was in re- Investigation By G-Men

taliation against German breaches of Bloff says he borrowed this $100,- Great War Protests

practice in1000 to buy a fruit ranch, but gav

1 of the circumstances wartime, and Rald: The Government | Setenek back his cheek when review

of the United States, recalling the developed the land was no good fo on which is Majesty's Government United States, recalling the principles

has heretofore been scrupulous to act,

of

MUNCIE, Indiana, (UP),- City Councilman H. Harold Stanley jus his way, the display. of unclothed wax store window models will be a misdemeanor. He proposed such an ordinance, asserting: "The models are so life-like and true to colour."

new

TEN YEARS the United States reserves all rights Sintes through neutral countries to the $100,000, which Biolf is supposed county funds, faced a hard choice.

IN BONDAGE

Oklahoma.

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international taw and

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growing oranges.

Schenck and 11 other movie

the

of: chains

CLEVELAND, (UP).A rell-ff ellent. unable to pay his sent due to lack of marriage or eviction. "My landlady sald I could stay if I married her," he told Miss Bell Greve, county relle! director. "But I won't! I'll evicted Arst!'!

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ASHLAND (UP)-A story of 10 years of bondage during which she was forced to marry the man who has confessed kid- napping her, was unfolded by 22-year-old Alice Vestal Miner.surrounding American protests due

ing the World War brings out the The father of her four children, following comparisons; Otis Vincent Minar, 61, was arrested

where he In the last war the United interprets this merely as a reason for makers, meantime, are being investi- in Phoenix, Arizona,

gated by G-men in connection with

, LOWDON.—Goats are London'i | allegedly confessed abducting the girl States, as a neutral entered, into a certain extraordinary acts on the partner income taxes.

Another section AR.P. recruits. 10 years ago, in order to "spite her strenuous legal conflict with Britain of 11 Malesty's naval forces, and of the Justice Department is looking

over interference to neutral trade, not as an excuse for, or prelude to into the organization father, Frank Vestle, now a resident each clting international law and any unlawful action.

of the 2011.

belnit trained to lead of Ashland.

Century-Fox while a third contingen, horses out of their stables to safety precedents to opposite ends. To-day.

wondering when fire bells sound. Horses panic She was kept a virtual prisoner, the United States la refraining from

Wilton Takes Stand

of Federal lawyers is whether to seck Indictments agains In fire, and have to be blindfolded she said, and was forbidden to have pressing any legal issues insofar as

"If the course pursued by the pre- the whole movie industry on anti-heforo ·rescuers can save them. friends, She said she was forced into possible, even when its legal experts. a marriage ceremony at the age of may differ with the British on the seat enemies of Great Britain should trust charges,

But if a goat is near, a horse will prove in fast to be tainted by le- 15 when their second child was born authority for some of their actions,

These accusations are based upon nlrály follow the imperturbable

of numerous theatre animal to safety. in order to "stop people from talking." In the world War, the United gality and disregard of principles of the claims.

2 The children, Elsio, Marvin, Opal and States still depended on chemicals, a sanctioned by enlightened no-owners who say they cannot rent

tions, it cannot be supposed, and this first-class movies and hence are Trügger-tempered goats who wil Charles, ranging from two to nine dyes, equipment, etc., from Germany, Government does not for a moment losing their patronage. They charge butt their owners for no apparent years in age, were all born in Picher, whereas to-day this dependence

theatres, reason are docile and, self-possessed virtually has censed. Moreover, im- suppose, that His Majesty's Govern- that

and their Man Fled

porte: from Germany and been rement would wish the same tint to affiliated with the studios, are trying when danger threatens duced by retaliatory tariff action to attach to ite actions, or would cite to freeze them out of husness; And confidence calms horses. About: three months ago the youngļa mete $40,000 in October.

such legal acts as In any sense of that is only the beginning of the degree a justification, for similar woman applied to city authorities for aid Mizer Red leaving the girl and 3. American shippers, aware that practices on their part insofar as they story of strife in Hollywood,

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

Federation of Labour organization. their wings. it trouble developed an President Wilson at this time. John L. Lewis' CIO is trying to pry of support.

In Miami, the seas, are voluntarily retraining which of course was well before he its way into the movie business, Oklahoma, noticed her parents and as a group from any great protest at decided to enter the war on the Allied while Biofl has just emerged the loser

The welfare

control of the Jaide, was convinced that the British in a fight to gain provided finds for transportation to the Britisli action..

LONDON. The skeleton of a mari Oregon. In September, Mrs. Miner 4. Finally, the conception of a were determined to ignore what he Screen Actor's Guild, made up of the of the Stone Age, interred in a stone received a letter from Miner asking rigid international law has changed considered to be the international law world's highest paid union members. coffin has been dug from a

a sandpit It is now recognised on the case. the sho communiente with him in since 1913-10.

Union rules, like those in the build at Bonhill, Scotland... "John here that few really fixed and un- Phoenixtising the name

ing business, sometimes scent to verge Whed the stond coffin was found, challengeable international lawa exist, Long

on the fantastic. The head camera- Mr. Ludovic, Mann, the archaeologist, Instead of writing, the young and that military necessity as well as

man cannot touch his cafera. His was called in to give, expert opinion women turned the Jatter over to her new "Inventions can reasonably be

nasistants do that. An actor cannot on the value of the discovery father, who notilled the polled. *** allowed more latitude in modifying:

up man has to For the first year of their life and developing the law than the

11. do 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 i fugluve existence through last time.

Bryan Sont Note

German radio announces that Geron movie sets unless studio ermera-The men must have boon of im- the middlewest and she was often

many's expert of motor cars has ren are hired to stand by There portance in his tribe. People of forced to hide beneath a bed, in On March 30, 1915, following an ecased on account of the war.

are scores of similar situations.

that period did not ordinarily bury Miner's trick to avoid detection. Order in Council from London of This is belloved to be the first time These regulations, the union chiefs their dead. Miner worked at any kind of a job March 11, William J. Bryan, Secre- that the Nol radio has admitted that tains insist, are not ridiculous; they The teeth in the skill were in per- for any kind of wages," she said, to tary of State, sent a note to Ambas-Allied sca-power is having any effect are necessary to prevent chiseling fect condition when the coffin was escape questioning.

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opened.

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