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TROUBLE IN NIGERIA

Lagos.

Jan.

7-Nigerian

police used tear ran to disband

stone-throwing demonstrators

ared with Intchata in a village

of the westeru provinces and

北 arrenka

pride many

Iearned here today.

The villager had called

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mas meeling to discuss allega- tlons against the focal ruler, Alaperu, on his administration, bul $10 Assistant Dvirlot Officer forbade it as 110 permit had been obtained.

The police, announcing the Bran,

kloned, werd

and constable was Injured--Ilouter.

ono

Danes To Join

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1949.

ATTEMPTED SOVIET

PUTSCH

.

FAILS

INCIDENT

IN BERLIN

Berlin, Jan. 7.-German police today broke up what American authorities described as a "Soviet Putsch" attempt to seize political control in Western Berlin.

The Communist-dominated "Democratic Bloc" of the Russian sector planned a meeting in the elevated railway station in the Borough of Kreuz- berg.

Col. Frank L. Howley, the American Commandant, sald

Atlantic Union the Communists planned "to set

Conference

Copenhagen, Jan. 7.-The Danish Government expecta an official invitation to join the Atlantic Union talks in Wash-

three weeks, ington within Foreign Oflice spokesman told the Associated Press tonight.

The spokesman, who refused to be quoted, also admitted that the US. Government "some time ago" acted Denmark whether he would accept Auch an invitation If it was formally forwarded.

"The meeting between the Sean divian Government lenders held In Sweden on Thursday was prompted

This approach," he added.

ני

The spokesman said Denmark had no pot decided upon her reply which will not be ready until on- other meeting of the Government traders has been held.

future 138 Wurtic dchate on the Scandinavia.-Associated Press.

up

puppet Government in

Kreuzberg."

The "Democratic Bloc," which set up the puppet government in the Soviet sector, called the meeting for

SITUATION

IN BURMA

1.15 past. Western German police SAID WORSE

moved into the station 15 minutes before.

The

Hussions

-controt

Rangoon, Jan. 7-important dis- "Democratic Bloc" members who

fient postponed the cussions were in progress today he had assembled meeting until 1.45 and then can-tween the Burmese Premier, Thakin Nu, and leaders of the Karen Na- celled it.

Berlin's fiona) Union, including their Pres elevated lines, and the "Democratic sident, Saw Ba Gyi, on the Intest the developusents in the Karen situa- Line" members reasoned that Russians would protect them.

But the Americnu nuthorities have that repeatedly told the Russians the U.S. Military Government docs not recogelso Soviet "extraterritorial rights" in the raliway stations.

Col. Howley asserted that "neither this nor any other similar meeting will be held in the U.S. sector. The U.S. sector will not be subject to n Soviet Putsch to set up a govern- ment for anyone of the Verwaltungs- berists (boroughs).

tlon.

The Karen National Union claims to represent the bulk of the Karen tribesmen in Burma who seck in- dependence.

An

offeint spokesman said

Ute

the recent Karen-Burnies clashes situation had "deteriorated" after in the Mergui district of the south- east coastal strip.

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1. Give you a parting. 2 "The He added that reverul villages in Fair Maid of Perth." 3. Bitingly the Tennasserin Division

of sarcastic.

4. Eight. 5. Died without COMIC OPERA

Southern Buma were at present leaving a will, 6. At the mont. Told that the Communists controlled by armed Karens, but The

early names were given by This moeting will probably takz

a political comle "planned

opera that the principal towns of Meul-

observers to dark markings on thre place within two weeks.

the usual roilection

of mein and Tavoy were held by the moon's surface. 7. A commissioned the Foreign with Ali members of

The actors were to hold Government,

ofileer risen from the ranks. 6. Itelations Committee of Denmark, loupan,"

." by the to "elect.

Karen elders in this arca had Pattle of Culloden in 1746. will also the meeting and Sweden Norway and participate, and the meeting is ex-usual chowing of hands, a Zuerger- appealed to the Prime Minister to pected to take the form of a generalweiser mayor). other officials for rend Government troops to quell the

Kreuzberg mud an Assembly.

disturbances, the spottesman Auld. in- Col. Howley refervert to the rumpe indicated the Government meeting of Eastern Germans when tended to use troops to restore order they set up their own City Govern as soon as possible.

House. State Opera

An official announcement slated ment This Government was recognised by tint armed Karens had seized de- the Busding, who refused Eastern fence guns from villagers in the Berliners the right to vote in the Maubin dirtrict of the delta city's legal elections on December 5. where several villagers were wound-

two-hour battle, He added: "The Communists and ergents who attacked a village the Soviet supporters will simply have to abide by the results of the near Toungoo, Central Burma, set December clections,

that's fire to rice stocks and more than 20 that."-Associated Press,

houses, today's Government com- munique reported.

SPORT NEWS:

New Date For

Woodcock's Bout With Johnny Ralph

London, Jan. 7.-Bruce Woodcock. the British heavyweight champlon, wilt probably agree to fuht Johnny African titie Ralph, the South helder, in Johannesburg on March 26, the new date suggested by the *mmolers.

Tom Hurst, Woodenck's mmager tonight: The old contract is stated ..ow washed up, as Ralph failed to Make January 29, but we are pre

ared to necept the new terms are satisfactory."

date if

Mr furst said that a representa tive of the promoters was flying to

The

and

'WEEK-END SPORT

AMETANGA

TODAY

Cricket-First Division League: Optimista v. Army at Chater Road; University v. Scorpions at Sonkun-

area,

Government troops beat off the nitack, killing 20 of the 200 insur- gents. Reuter.

Cricket League Team Averages

Scorpions lead the team batting poo: Gralgengower v. Nevrelo at averages in the First Division of the Happy Valley; IAF v. Royal Navy Cricket League at the season's half- at Kai Tale IRC v. KCC at Sookun-way mark and Army the bowling peo.

V.

everages.

The averagos now are:

BATTING

Second Division League: KCC IRC at King's Park; Royal Navy v. RAF at King's Park; Friendly: Re- ereio v. Land Forces at King's Park.

Foolbail- -Senior Shield: Club v. Scorpions London next week. "I think every-Police_al_Happy Valley: Kitchee_y. Optimists

.Recreto thing will be settled

odded.

then,"

A Anger playing Ralph broke cricket and had to call for a post- poneraent of his fight with Wood cock, arranged Neuter,

for this inenth.); CAA

FRENCHMEN BEATEN:

Jean

Ariny

Total Wkis. Average

Runs Lost Per Wict.

1,056 51 20.70

200

1,051 52

20.21

Eastern at Caroline Hill; Army

982—40-

20.04

St

Joseph's at Soukumpoo. (Kick-off at 3.45 p.m.).

RAF KCC Junior Shield: Tuikog. Club at University

Ariny Navy at oppy Valley: KMB V Boundary Street

2 Craigengower . (Kick-off ft

IRC at v. South China

Royal Navy Tramways

1,217

14.06

126

12.80

022

11.24

774 71

10.02

870 82

10.70

071

G4

9.86

691 70

9.00

V.

BOWLING

Runs Wkts. Average

Given Taken per Wht.

0137

60

9.65

723

9.70

782

70

10.28

1,020

77

13,24

23,24

930

13.08

017

13.09

912

14.05

.838

G

14.08

70

10.42

17.20

W D L Pts.

A

2

0

20

2 21

Boundary Street; Solicitors at St Joseph's (Kick-off at 3.15 pm.).

Second Division Lelgus PCA V. Copenhagen, Jun. 7.-Three Frencia i professional boxers were all beaten | St Joseph's at St Joseph's: Ariny v. during a tournament here tonight. Club at Sookumpoo (Kick-off at 2.15 itecreto

Scorpions Emile Leroux was knocked out by p.m.).

Rugby -- Quadrangular Tourna- University Vrjo Piltunen, of Finland. Ornous was knocked out by Svendt-Club v. RAP & Police, 3.15. RAF

Navy, 4.15 pm. at Optimists Christensen, of Denmark, and Denis Anny v. Happy Valley.

Softball-At Recreio ground: IRC Vikings v. Uroves, 2.30 p.m.; Pirates Royal Navy. 1,150

Craigengover 1,250 73

HOW THEY STAND

Girard was autpointed by Vigo

Frederikson, of Denmarit.

Also on the bill, Alfredo Oldoini, of Italy, bent Kurt Nielson, of Den- mark, on points.---Neuter. BADMINTON TIE:

Chicago, Jan. 7-David Freeman, the United States badminton cham- . plon, will captain the Bix-man American Thomas Cup team against Malay in the semi-final lle in Ginsgow, Scotland, on February 21 and 22.

v. Walioos, 4 pm,

TOMORROW

KCC

Cricket Triangular Tournament:

Recreio Anny v. Combined Royal Navy-Scorpions RA at Sookunpoo, 11 am.

Army Football Return Challenge |

Optimists Match: Koreans v. a Hongkong team University at Caroline H. 3.30 p.m.

RAF First Division League: Kwong KCC With v. Navy at Boundary Street.

Golf-Junior Championship of the Craigengower

IRC Rayn! Hongkong Golf Club at Fan-

Royal Navy

fin

The other member of the team, next which will leave New York

Hockey-Association Fixtures: Re- Wynu creio v. Civil Service at King's month, are Marten Mendez, Rogers, Clinton Stephens, Williams and Carl Loveday,

The United States team won the American Zone final by defeating Canada eight matches to one. winnern of the United States- enter the Dual, Malaya tle will which will be played in Preston, Lancashire, on February 20 and 20.

Reuter ENGLAND'S TEAM:

Bobby'aric, 100.m.; RAF v Dutch HC al | Kal Tul, 10.30 am; Cable & Wire- less v. Dockyard BC at King's Park, 40 aan; Arny v University at Soo- kunpoo, 10 an; Khalsa 'v.

Royal Navy at King's Park, 10.30 a.m.; Police v, YMCA at King's Park, 10

.J1).

Lawn Bowls-Filipino Club Clos- ng Day Match: President's Team v. Vice-President's Team, 2 p.m.

Softball--At Recreio ground: London, Jan. 7-Eugland's bad-Madenps. v. Filipinos, 10.30 am. HKBC V Cung Hwa, noon; colnton team to meet Denmaric in the European Zone final for the Thomas Americans v, Canadians, 2 pan. Cup in Copenhagen on January 20 and 21 will be: N, Bradford, of Surrey, H. It. Marsland, of Yorkshire, W. Shute, of Kent, K. Wilson, of Lancashire, 11. J. Wing- Beld, of Kent, and R. C. Nichot, of Middlesex.

K.

At CBA round: St Joseph's มุ Overseas Chinese, noon; Khalsa v VRC. 2 p.m.

Leopold de Rothschild. In 1010, he won his first classic, the One Thou- The same team will play Sweden sand Gulneas, on Roseway and in the kno friendly match in Malmo on following season won the Oaks on January 18. The winners of the Charlehelle/Router. Thomas Cup tie will play either the United States or Mataya for the cup.

Reuter.

EX-JOCKEY DEAD:

WORLD SOCCER CUP:

Belgrade, Jait 7-Yugoslavia is

to enter a team for the world soccer London, Jan. 7.-"Snowy" What-cup competition; the final rounds of ter, former well-known Jockey and which will be played in Brazil In

rainer, has died at his home at 1930. Haymarket at the age of 03. Whal-

Au olimination contest is to bo by rode his first winner, Bucolle, in held by the Yugoslav soccer A580- hdia when 23 and won all the clation to decide which team will ox-represent Yugoslavia. Twenty-seven

the

Principal races in that country Yugoslav aldus have so far entered oming to England in 1911, ho for this olimination competition rode as Arst jockey for the late Router.

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