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US REPRESENTATIVES FIGHT HARD CORDON OF CONSIDERABLE FOR DECISION ON ATOM CONTROL

SOVIET DELEGATE VIET NAMH "Tragic Blunder" RADAR FOR

ATTACKS AMERICAN

PROPOSAL

“CONTRADICTION OF UNO

PRINCIPLES"

New York, Dec. 30.

The United States to-day fought hard for a decision on atomic control which would not permit the veto on the punishment of nations breaking the atomic code.

The problem was submitted to the full United Nations Atomic Energy Commission in the form of an 89 page report which laid the ground work for a complete system of international control and inspection advocated by the United States.

Every section of the report M. Gromyko said that the General was approved by at least 10 de- Assembly's decision, with which the legates of the 12 member com- diction, left no obscurity as to within American proposals were in contra- mission, except the controver-which United Nations organ the in- sial provisions on the veto. ternational control system should be

set up.

The

under a

ATTACKS ON NAM DINH

nt-

Paris, Dec. 31. Viet Namh troops yesterday mounted repeated severe tacks against French positions at Nam Dinh, key town control- ling the mouth of the Red River, southeast of Hanoi, the French General Staff reported in dis- patches from the Far East.

The attacks on the French posis flons were described as "Incessant" and "very violent.". Nationalist

To Revise U.S. Immigration Standards

one

COMMERCIAL

AVIATION

URGED

FORCE" AROUND NATHANYA

Jerusalem, Déc. 30.

British troops to-night threw a "cordon of considerable force" round a large area of the Jewish township or Nathanya and began a house to house search for the terrorists responsible for the flogging last night of the Arnhem hero, Major "Paddy" Brett, of the British Sixth Airborne Division.

Fifteen Jews were held for

•

was no parallel between 'the' two' plek of the disciplined forces of the acts. The British troops were the nation. The Jewish terrorists had repudiated the discipline of their own nation.

The spokesman said that the flog- further questioning during the gings had been described in the. comb-out by men of the Second British Press as a reprisal for the act Parachute Brigado at Nathanya Jewish youth. He added that there of judicial flogging performed on a to-night.

Staff Sergeant Gordon Bentham, one of the British non-commissione officers flogged by the terrorists, sold that the terrorists told him "tell your officers this time we are whipping anyone we cate Next time we The spokesman pointed out that shall kill them,

ferrariat groups li Palestine ap- Bentham said he was lashed by peared to have no conception of the "something like a thin black cable rancour created by attacking the across his back. "As the ten armed prime of the British Army- Jews finished the whipping they The Jewish Agency, the spokes- were becoming hysterical and some man said, would have been prepared to make out a case against the in- Staff Sergeant Gillam, who was troducing of flogging to the judicial given 18 lashes at Richon le Zion, system of Palestine, but any case, mene Tel Aviv, said he was stripped however good, must be prejudiced by to his underclothes before thren the resort to violence.-Reuter." Jews "got to work on him."

"We have nothing against you, sergeant-it la oll against your long to our prisoners of war," the

and government

what they are terrorists told him.

The Bloggings were strongly con- demned

to-day

by the official Jewish Agency spokesman in London when British Empire will

Washington, Dec. 30.

Washington, Dec. 30. Senator Chapman Rovercomb Investigation of the delays in to-day warned the new Re- adapting radar flying to aid com- publican Congress that it would mercial aviation was urged to- bo a "tragic blunder" if the day in the wake of the costly American immigration standards Constellation crash near Shan- of persons "imbued with were rovised to permit the entry❘ non Airport, Ireland.

Surviving crew members reported of them giggled." Q Communist line of thought." the plane suffered no mechanicni forces poured streams of mortar fré

A report on the admission of dis-trouble before plunging through low against French fortifications guard-placed persons is

of several Saturday.

Lying clouds inlo Fergus River Isle op ing the garrison.

studies prepared for the Senate This and other information led Repubileum Steering Committee for Government and the Airline authori guidance fra forming legislative, na here to belleve that the crash policles,

which killed 13 persons was probably Senator Revercomb said the new due to bad weather with the added Congress should take no action on possibility of some error by the

Robert B. Sibley, of Aviation

New land and Governor of Weitere Association, meanwhile pro- posed to the Civil Aeronautics Board Inquiry to determine why radar de- vices used in bad weather by the mi- litary

a

At Pont des Rapides, about five miles northeast of Hanoi, French troops

held fast to the sector, fighting oft Viet Namhese patrol which attempted to push through French lines, the communique said. Situation At Bac Ninh Farther to the northeast, at Bac Ninh, French troops haking the town, the cliadel, an old Chinese fort and the military barracks as out into the countryside without well as underlying villages, fanned encountering any resistance.

Viel Namhese troops surrounding the coastal towns of Hue, capital of majority were said to be divided on the matter of wording

The American proposals provide Anam, and Tourane, midway be and not because of a fundamental for the creation,

tween Haiphong and Saigon in the treaty, of an international authority of the colony, bolstered their

slere

with

reinforcements. In the in the

Colonies,

special

split on the necessity for prompt un-with broad powers for atomic energy hindered punis)unent,

came,

control, said M. Gromyko. "How Minister time, Marius Moutet,

Mr

pro-

10%

visited Prom

stressed

REESEEN COMETSEAINE DETALJACENT LEVENES

NEWSPAPERMEN ON TREASON CHARGE

Boston, Mass, Dec. 30. Jury hero has

Indicted Douglas Chandler and Robert Best, two expatriate American newspapermen, on charges of treason, for allegedly acting as "Nazi mouthpieces" over. Berlin radio during the war.

Conviction would Carry # Rentence of death by hanging. Reuter,

The report did not include any recommendations for legislation, but cald advocates of allowing displaced excess quotas persons to immigrate from Europe in wartime quotas apparently gave little or under unused consideration to the United States well-being.

ME

civil lees were not applied to

Mr Sibley said the CAB should in- vestigate why the Civil Aeronautics Administration "insists on experi

not be damaged by the Irgun Zval Leumi terrorist group, but the future of the Jewish people may well be so damaged,"

Emphasis On Military Aspect Of U.S. Training

menting belatedly" with radar when Dominion Status For in the may act o

IL

SIAM MAY “ANNA AND

BAN THE

KING OF SIAM”

already is ready for routine use. The CAA carries out safely regula tions framed by thọ CAB and musi The American delegate, Mr ever, this authority is not granted Penh for an official call on the King

| approve flying' nids before they are used by airlines. Radar barkers also Bernard Duruch, went to the meeting rent possiblilties to exercise these determined to demond a vote on, his powers,

cite the disastrous Shanghal crashes of Cambodia, contention that the word velo must

on Christmas Day as an example of The Cambodian Premier, Iocuk be mecifically included in the report,

Accidents which "On the other hand, the basis of Keus, welcoming Moutet,

might have been The Totg document was completed effective activities by the Security the need for French economic as the immigration of displaced persons equipment had been in

avoided if the most celent radar by Friday by

standard Council-bearing the primary res-sistance in the protectorate, a commission of delegates sitting as a Working Com-ponsibility for the maintenance of French News

the "at the price of possible economic operation.-United Press. Agency reported.—or political turmoil in Gur own mitice. Rusin did not participate international peace-are undermined Associated Press,

midst." in the final work on the report and these proposals, since they

Opposing Views the Soviet position was doubtful as of the great powers should not be vide that the principle of unanimity

Paris, Dec. 31. the commission met to-day,

Top-ranking French officials in Poland abstained in the hope that cll takes its decision on sanctions in views of plans to end the strife there, applleable when the Security Coun-indo-China yesterday took opposing the five great Powers could achieve cases when it is determined that the as other dispatches fold of fresh unanimity before the "show down." treaty is violated."

fighting between Frehch and Viet The report was written for the United States plan, made no reply

Baruch, originator of theNamh troops.

Colonial Minister Marius Moutet, United Nations Security Counell and to M. Gromykto, but confined himself now visiting the colony, was quoted entrance to this country have little The report added: "Many who seek is due to be submitted by to-morrow to moving the adoption of his in the Paris newspaper France Soir concept of our form of government. (Tuesday).

amended report.

as saying that the French Govern- In the main, the report, followed Mr Paul Hasluck, of Australia, ment was ready to negotiate a settle Communism had its first growth and ---Many come -from-lands--where the lines of the plan proposed by Mr suggested that M. Gromyko's desirement with President Ho Chi Minh, dominates the political thought and

Singapore, Dec. 30, Baruch 1st June, when the Cem-for a point by point discussion could end of the Viet Namh Nationalists. philosophy of the people." -

The Siamese Government is re- mission first met to form an inter- be met, but added: "For six months national system

ported to be contemplating a ban-an Gen Philippe Leclerc, at the same of control and

Senator Revercomb recomended the film, "Anna and the King of said in a public at Inspection

we have worked on these problems at that troop reinforcements study of the question whether the Siam," in which the British actor.

time established by treaty and now the Soviet representative among the natioris.

were on

way to re-establish United States should The treaty 'would' establish an apparently wants us to start all over French authority.

permit, the Rex Harrison, is starred with Irene Immigration of displaced

Dunne. persons International authority having broad again. The importance of the work

The reason given is "alleged Indig "France has the

to re-who were not desired in their own means

country or establish order," Gen Leclerc said.

or, unwilling to accept the nity to the Siamese throne," dominant pod

their own Britain Approves Report

"now Admiral d'Argenlieu, High Com-

According to the report the Slam missioner to Indo-China, arrived on

Countries

"Wo can- Government publicity and

department Britain's Sir Alexander Cadogan. Sunday at Hanal, scene of sharp not Ignore the distressing plight announced that the board of flim approving the report, said, on the fighting between, question of the veto: "I must declare

these people who suffer censors would subject "Anna and the and of raany of that the British Government attaches French troops. Hanol dispatches said as a result of the ravages of the war." King of Sium" to a rigorous examinin

tion. the

Senator Viet Namh troops continued to shell greatest

“But in helping them," importance principle that there, must be no veto with artillery and mortars.

Officials of 20th century Fox sald to the the French beid section of the city Revercomb asked, "should uld be

that the film was not due for release, Energy protection of violations of the

Convention."

in Bangkok for at least another year there......or

and the Far East-Associated Press.

powers to handle atomie energy and any new/developments in the atomic fleldAssociated Press.

Instant Soviet Attack

Lake Success, Dec. 30. A Soviet attack on the American plan for the control of atomic power was made immediately the United Nations Atomic Commission assembled for what was regarded as one of its vital sessions. A. Andrel Gromyko declared that the United Nations plan put forward by Mr Bernard Baruch was in con- tradition to the principles of the United Nations." He onld that Mr Baruch's proposal to eliminate the use of the velo from an International atomic treaty was contrary to the Charter.

docs process."

not warrant Buch

dilatory

the

Viet Namh

of

There was no definite word yester-given to them in Europe

establish themselves

IO IC

The provision might have been sident Ho Chi-minh and his attitude this country in large numbers

day as to the whereabouts of Pre- should we permit them to come to due to heavy bookings elsewhere

otherwise worded, but it was now Loward the reported moves for nego- have our people assume the burden clear that the Soviet Government tlations. He was reported several of caring for and directing them did not accept the principle itself days ago by the Viet Namh radio to here?" United Press.

report would not win their appro-dong, outside Hanol, after leaving and that mere verbal changes in the have set up his government at Ha- val at this stage.

Hanci during the recent lighting. Disposing of Russia's objection to Associated Press. the etablishment of international

150 Europeans Killed control within the framework of the M. Gromyko added, however, that United

Salgon, Dec. 30. Nations instead of the The French Headquarters to-day "In spite of the sarlous defects of Security Council, Sir Alexander said: reported that 150 European civilians the United States proposals, Soviet Government has no objections less and the phrases used in the same number has been missing since the "After all, the greater includes the have been killed in Hanol and the to discussing the

The Soviet Government considers it Council of any of its powers,

plan in detail report cannot deprive the Security; the fighting began,-Unlted Press.

that the above-mentioned

M. Alexandre Parodi, of France,

necer defects in the American regrelted deeply the Blustion in'

and draft be removed to bring it into which the Commission now found conformity with the decisions of General Assembly and the Charter self, where it was apparent that

M. Parodi declared: "As the French

remained.

CIRCULAR HITS

SARAWAK LIKE

AN ATOM BOMB

"By the decision of the General some disagreement. still Assembly on December 14, it was recognised that the Security Council delegation agrees with the substance should proceed without delay with

of the Alomle Energy Commission's the formulation of practical measures report and with the goal which it for general

achieve the 1 regulation and reduction is desirable to

French of armaments.

delegation will vote for its adoption." By the samo decision, the pro Dr

Chino, Tal-chi, of Quo hibition and elimination of national approving the report, said: "We Carmaments of atomic and all other and no dificulty in accepting Umita-

major weapons. adaptable to masation of the exercise of the right of The Malayan' National Union of destruction are recommised as an the veto,"P urgent objective,

Nehru Has

CZECHS BAN

HUNGARIAN

Political Talks CARDINAL

With Gandhi

Budapest, Dec. 30. The Hungarian Roman Catholle London, Dec. 30.

Primate, Cardinal Mindezenthy, hus visit cancelled his

to Czecho Pandit Nehru, Vice-President of the Indian Interim Government, ar- Slovak

Slovalda because the Czecho-

authorities were sold rived in Calcutta by air to-day after have declared that he could

to cator political talks with Gandhi, accom the country only if he confined his panied by the President of the All-activities to church matters, it was India

Congress, Kripalani, the

the New

reported to-day. Delhi radio reported..

They had a

a "full discussion"

with Gandhil on matters including the Bri- Lish Government's statement of De London, Dec. 30.ember 6. after the London talks, the

Congress Secretary-General stated.- Router.

The Primate stated recently' that

to he wanted to go Crecho-Slovakia

contact the Czecho-Slovak church in the, Intercats of per- secuted" : Hungarians in

Czecho- Slovakia-Reuter.

Sarawak protested in a telegram "In accordance with this the The Dutch led tupport supported seived in London to-day, alfairs, the Alomic Energy Commission must the report, suggested that it should circular, said to have been issued by the Government's action. It appears apply

There will be no lasue of the Hong- the above-mentioned decision bo voted on in two sections, one the Sarawak Chief Secretary, thren- that the authorities are trying by of the Assembly as the basle for its consisting of the controversial part tening the dismissal of any Govern every possible means to restrain the kong Telegraph to-morrow, New

ment servant associating exferring to the voto and the with anti-cession, activities self" indigenous population from protest-Year's Day.. of War Weapons of the rest of the

ing against the legal comion" follows

that the Atomla After the suggestion by Dr

The Union also attack the British (The Malayan Union claims that Anthony Brooke, nephew of the for-that the majority of representat ves cll fix, proposals on the prohibition Security Council without a formal mar White Raiah who coded the on the State Council had voted against

work.

1

report.

Oscar

Energy Commission should submit. Lange (Poland) that the Commis- Government's refusal to allow Mr. the calon was legal on the STOP PRESS

without delay, to the Security Counalon's report might be sent to the

of atomic and all other major when weapons adaptable to mass destruc

tho

alon adjourned...

Commission

to the Crown last July, to enter it." state. Sarawak, T

Regarding the ban ngainat Me tion and ita proposals on the estab assembled later, the report Was Tho circular, said the telerram, had Brooke's entry, the telegram stated: lishment of an international system voted on and was passed by ten h the

and other pffirmative, veles, with two absten at the people of Sarawak like an "The people are ready to give him n'great, but penesful, welcome, The As most Government servants are people of Sarawak remain firm in members and supporters of the Ma- their loyalty to the Tusu Muda and layan Unfon,”. 1; added, "they ap- | Raja Muda as rulers of Sarawak.-- pealed to the Union to protest against ' Noutor.

indicated kinds of wont do

The United States not altogether conform with decision.

tjorys-Russla and Poland.

The five-point plan contained in this the report - embodied the United

(Continued oni'Pago 4):

DIXIE TIGHE DIES

Tokyo, Dec. 31. Dixlo Tighe, correspondent' ̈ for the New York Post died to-day m Associated Press.

Newfoundland Forecast

Washington, Dec. 30. The Army again laid emphasis on military aspect of universal President Truman's expressed' idea that other phases came first.

The

aued' a

War Department new pamphlet summarising views on

what it 'military'

training universal Preskiont Montreal, Dec. 30.

Truman said recently that "I want Major P. J. Cashin, former Finance the word military left out" of the Minister of Newfoundland, forecasts name of the programme because a return to "responsible government the "military phases is incidental to and full dominion status" for New what I have in mind." foundland in 12 months.

Among the government's first acts, part of the training would be de-

The pamphlet sald a ybstantial, Major Cashin said, would be a voted to physical development and demand for new terms for the lease that religious opportunities would' of military bases to the United be amplifted. States during the war. Such terms, some of the training would be It emphasised that might include tariff concessions on educational in character. Newfoundland fish entering the

Then it United States..

Mojor

A

said:

to

"We were given a raw deal when "Education, however, would be à those arrangements were made," by product. Under no circum

Cashin complained. Large tances is it planned to set up a com- tracts of land near St. Johns and at peting "educational system. Argentia were lensed to the United Training will have to justify Maelf States on a 99 year basis," but on a from the viewpoint of its contri- bilateral

national

and agreement between the bution

Security States and the British Irom none other.

without consultation Government,

Training must be directed to this with Newfoundland."

end No rent or other compensations had President Truman had said: been received, added Major Cashin, "I do not like to think of it as a who is a member of the national universal military training pro-

island's return to

"our constitutional programme to give government.

people a background in disciplinary Newfoundland's. representative approach of getting along with government was replaced by Britain one nother informing them of with a nominated council when the their physical make-up,” and instil- Island ran into Bnoncial difficulties. ng responsibility in "citizenship." -Associated Press.

Associated Press."

convention now deliberating on the grame," but a universal, tong..

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