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“Popped Up” Preacher Appeals For Char

Birmingham, Jatt, 16-The Reverend Bryan Green, In his first termou.46 Angligan Rector of Birmingham. today appealed to his unusually large congregation to find him a charwoman,

I said: " kave taken over a very bla rectory, really far too ble for my wants. For the last fortnight my wife and I, with the help of some parishioners, have been scrubbing It, and both of us now kaye cores on our hande

Reverend Green, aged 48, drew 10,000 worshippers to St John. The Divine, Cathedral in New York during his gospelling tour of the United States last autumn.

Birmingham churchgoern, intrigued by stories of als "pepped up preaching methodo, streamed Into the Chirch of St Martin's for the morning service. The attendance was nearly 900, compared with the usual 100-Neuter.

FALL OF TIENTSIN HALTS U.S. FLOUR SUPPLIES TO CHINA

Washington, Jan. 16.-The fighting around Tientsin, and its fall to the Communists on Saturday, have cut off all American financed-flour and wheat shipments to China for the time being..

It has become "physically impossible" to un- load supplies at Taku Bar, the main north China port serving Tientsin and Peiping, the Economic Co-operation Administration announced today.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1949.-

Music As A Cure For Mentally Ill

London, Jan. 16-Two doc- tore have been experimenting hore on the effect of music on The mentally-ill patients. results of their attempts are published in the current "Lan- the British medical cot.". journal.

The doctors recall that Pythagoras. the Greek philosopher and mathema- tlelan, is aald to have cured many with music. mentally-ill patients

and to have composed melodies. agalnal despondenty, anger and de- sires.

For months, these modern, doctors met a group of 14 patients of both or middle- sext-mainly young

uged once a week for an hour in. a small hospital library.

Gramophone records of ell types |---| of music, from swing to Beethoven.

played to them.

were

Here are some the results:

musle Modern dance

had little effect on the patients. Traditions! music and folk songs aroused a spirit of friendliness and ease among them. These, though they stir up archaic forces in the mind, are, it seems, the doctors strongly Integrating,"

said.

Impressionistic music stimulated withdrawn Interest in the more

had no therapeutic pallents, but valuc.

Ports further south have

Serious contemporary musle, by already become clogged or over- such composers as Stravinsky, Bartok

Scandinavian supplied, and EC reported and Varese, was sometimes powerful

Leaders Begin Talks

Copenhagen, Jan. 16.-Scan- dinavian political leaders will begin here tomorrow a fort- night of discussions which are expected to produce decisions vital to Scandinavian and world politics.

The Danish parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee will receive re- porta from Danish military experts tomorrow and Tuesday on last week's Oslo talks with Norwegian and Swedish lenders

Next week-end, the Norwegian, and Swedish and Danish Premiers Defence and Foreign Minkters will

mert ugin. In Copenhagen after their surprise and top-secret !alks last wrek al Karlstad, Sweden.

This will be followed by a further meeting in Oslo on January 20 and 30.

con-

to bring

repressed un- "further flour shipments to enough forces into the

conscious China are not being made at

sclousne of Inhibited schizophrenic this time and some ships now (spilt personality) patients afloat aro scheduled for diver- sion."

This probably means the collapse Communist- an over- of food rationing in menaced Pelping." unless land supply system ganised quickly, said Mr Cleveland, Director China programoms.

can be or

Harland of the ECA

The discontinuance of supplies was decided before the actual fall of Tientsin, but it has always been ECA's polley to halt supplies to areas which fall to the Communists.

ECA has

been supporting ration programmes in neven Chinese cities- the Arat complete ratloning system ever operated successfully in China. More than three-quarters of the flour so distributert has been used in Pelping and Tientsin-about 28,000 tors a month out of 30,000 tons.

The

Communists

entered the area on December 14. Defending Nationalist forces comnindeered all available lighters, leaving none for the unloading of

food.

The most Important decision ex- pected to emerge from these talles Taught harbour wit be whether the Scandinavian countries intend to form a "netten!" regional military alllance not con- nected with the Western Towers, whether they will join in an "Atlan tic Pact" with the Brussels Pact powers.

Well-informed opinion here would be surprised if Scandinavia chose course other than a "mutual"

any

regional pact without commitments. in the West (or Fast), but with "good connections" with the Western

powers.

The progress of the military ex-

flour

Integration of the mind was not necessarily fostered, however, and might even be hindered because the patient could not come to terms pane

cmolions aroused." the with the doctors found..

architectural The

and formal structure of the classical style gave the patients an Increased feeling of security.

romantic

brought style The emotional release, especially on In- hibited sensuous experience.

Summing up the doctors' Andings that attempts al personality rn construction may be made by ap- peating to the fundamental need for farm and beauty." the Lancet asked: "Must this appen? be

enl be confried to what enters by car?"

The journal recommended sights the and smell-thought strongest evocants of memory--to influence moods.Reuter,

to be

Rising Sun To

Be Rationed

Tokyo,

Jan, 16.-The Japanese government is planning to put the national flag on the list of rationed

The flow of ECA-Quanced and wheat was diverted to more items. southerly perts, mainly to Tsingtao, which now has a stockpile of about This 40 000 tons, ECA reported. "Inkes to the full the receiving and warehousing capacity of Tsingtao,"

it snid,

"Other

shipments orginally

on

Col. L. T. Ride (left) Commandant of the Hongkong Volunteer Defenco Corps, accepts a plaque donated to the corps by the Winnipeg Grenadiers, from the Canadian Trado Commissioner, Mr K. F. Noble, at the Volunteers' last mess dinner on Friday night. (Telegraph Staff Photographer)

Escaped Czech Says Russia Is Not Preparing For War

New York, Jan. 16.-Dr Arnost Heidrich, former Secretary-General of the Czech Foreign Office, considers that Communist activities “do not suggest that the Soviet Union is at present preparing for an aggressive war against the West,” according to James Reston, Washington Correspondent of the New York Times.

Reston said that Heidrich, who disappeared last November, has reached Washington, with α detailed story of Communist activities and plans in Eastern

Europe.

He added that Heldrich, who was "well-known and trusted" by the United States Government, had been

to

the brought Washington by United States authorities.

Reston enid Heidrich thought Generalissimo Stalin was trying to up an "Eastern Ruhr in build Czechoslovakia and Poland,

have Heidrich was

quoted to said: "The Soviet Union seems to be developing

Czechoslovakia primarily as a source of ecunomic reconstriction in Russia, as a source

As of military supplies and

be strategic territory that must

the Western denleri to

Powers. rather than as a base for an attack on the West."

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The American plan, disclosed in- formally but authoritatively on | Friday, suggested that a free United States of Indonesia be established by April 1, 1950.

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"perts-meating-hos-been-kopta destined for North China have been - Japanese to display the but was demanding shipment of them ratch-troops ands spokesman said 3.000 workers have been on alrike

to Shanghai," The latest diverted closely guarded secret. communique is merely a laconie nouncement said, Announcement that a meeting has taken place, but it is known that the technical and not discussions were political.

The Danish Chiefs of Staff's report tomorrow and Tuesday will have an Important bearing on Deuniark's

attitude to a Scandinavian alliance. Reuter.

U.S. INTEREST

Washington, Jan. 10.--A Vinited States ofcial said today that Administration

30 for familiar with Sweden's, proposed

Scandinavian

tho was not

is only a very

the

an-national holidays and they could be finished in secret in

"The resulting stockpiles of sup. plies were, therefore, in danger of becoming larger than was reason- able in view of consumption levels, R wal Lhis factor which prompted the adjustment in the programme-Associated Press.

and

Concern At British-Israel

Relations

pac, available. rough outline was

said, however, that If the Ambassador gives full in- Swedish Amb formation about 11 before he leaves next week for Sweden, or if this L done through the United States Em- bassy at Stockholm. serious sideration would be given to it. This should not arouse false hopes In Scandinavia that ปล United tween Great Britain and Israel" *States would agree with the terms was passed unanimously by

Conference of the World Jewish Congress (British Section),

of the

Con~

The Vandenberg resolution, which is the busls on which officials here act, specifically states that arms ale can only be for countries prepared to give one another mutual aid in association with the United States,

What the United Slates and diplo- matic offcials hiero consider may be the most Important aspects Sweden's proposed pact are:

of.

1. If it definitely gets Sweden out of her accustomed neutrality,

of

2 If Sweden is prepared aulo- matically to po to the aid Denmark and Norway in the event of aggression.

3. If Sweden advoentes arms ald from the United Slates for Scandinavia

London, Jan. 16.-A resolution expressing "great concern at the bow present crisis in the relations

here today.

the

Ils resolution added that the Conference regarded friendship be- 'tween' Britain and Israel as essential te the peace and prosperity of the Middle East.

The indispensable foundation of Kuch good relations, the resolution added, was "a franit and loyal ac- ecotancu by all nations of the deci sjons of the United Nations General Assembly. Including · recognition by all actions of the State of Israeli." Mr Sydney Silverman, Labour Member of Parliament, who. Intro- tuted the resolution, said he found Waged by Egypt against Israel was

4. If the terms of the pact at difficult to understand why a war stronger than the Rio de Janeiro pact and the proposed Atlantic pact, as regards the automatic nature of ald--United Press.

Egyptian Leader

Arrested

Cairo, Jan. 10.-Field Marshal Aziz · El Matry: Pasha, the prewar Chief of the Egyptian Army General Staff

was arrested at his home here last night together with two com- pan/on.

A police search of his house sild to have revealed documents of an incriminating nature. During the

of

of no concern to Britain, but a defensive war against Egypt by Israel a matter of pravo concern rew quiring military forces to be dis- patched.

There were definite and legitimate British interests in the Middle East -elther mineral,· strategic or tac- tical, economic and communications

Mr Gilverman said.

Every British Goveniment would have to defend these interests, but this could not be accomplished by "bolstering reactionaries and media- [óval feudalism and;destitution in the

Arab lands"

Israel had shown how a neglected war, the Field Marshal was arrest- 'and derelict fand could be brought ed at Calro serodrome, accused of back to civilisation; and provide a Faflămpting to cacápa inth" "Axis tec-" prosperous home for a neglected and

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Benes, former Czech President, fo

It also provided for broaderiing. was not enough cloth to mott the

14 years. He managed to bring

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chud increased demand for flags follow-

and

|mittee, which has been trying Czechoslovakin with him.

bring about peaco In Indonesia. ing General Douglas MacArthur's New Year message removing all re-

This Commission would supervisa He was also said to have reported the turnover of sovereignty from the strictions the use of Japan's

Paris, Jan. 16.-Police went into national colours.

that Russia was receiving

Netherlands to the United Sates of action carly today to clear alt-down the war it was customary tanks and guns from Czechoslovakia, Indonesia and the withdrawal

of strikers from the Parls

works-of-Pathard. Levassor, where Sun" at their homes

on in a semi-finished condition so that

(Continued from Page 4) This was Russla.

the US proposition was "completely since Thursday, demanding higher

for a Dulch.

for an Eisenhower autograph unacceptablo" to the other special occasions.

He wages. temporarily banned after the war.

The

Industry Commerce and

Heidrich was further quoted as said it "threatens to create conflict

This followed a warming last royal relative.

Upon another occasion, the King Ministry said the new flags would saying that it was obvious that the between the Security Council and by the Premier, M. Henri

be made

Hi also asked if he might be eligible probably have to

the shortage

from Russians did not trust the Czech the Netherlands "also is in con- Queuille, that he would adhere to

of Army, and did not feel that they He adaca that

his wage-freezing programme.

for the European Theatro ribbon. silk because of

could wage war against the West onflict with the UN charter itself," cotton-United Press

the warning seemed addressed as much Czech roll.

The Dutch spokesman sald American suggestion for widening to some of his leftwing Cabinet col- Planned to cover American campaig ners anywhere from North Africa to HOT DOG CEILING

The Russians, he said, were using the power of the Good Offices Com-leagues as to the workers.

sore point with Mediterranean A new struggle in France between Germany, the ribbon already, was a every possible kind of pressure and mittee cannot, by any stretch of

Government and organised Washington, Jan. 18-A cup of police state tactics to gain control the imagination, contribute anything the

who scoffed at. London troops wearing the same award given over the economic life of the whole toward solution of the Indonesian labour over higher wage demands troops we coffee will cost 15 cents and a hot

Imminent following the of Easter Europe, with a view of

would dog 20 cents at stands along

to those in combat and the English question."

In-

that thought it humorous' Yanks got route of Fresident Truman's in-re-building their own strength at

The US proposal was under study several "lightning" strikes for

Just belog

··· decoration for Bugural parade next Thursday.

the expense of others

over the weekend, both in The creased wages in the past few days. + "Tam Kam Pul" ****

England. The

The King, however, wanted Announcing a ceiling price list for

that ribbon. He was, of course, the concessions,

Agitation for a general increase Inaugural Committee Heldrich was reported to have Hague and in Balavia, the Dutch ****

described President Klement Golt-spokesman said.

An American delegation spokes- tollows the passing by Parliament of technical chief of Britain's arme officials today ald they felt that

Bust theoretically on sald these prices, which are between 20 wald as "a good Czech," but not the

report that high ranking an Guvernment, man strongest man in the and 60 per cent above normal,

The main presture and that he held his past mainly Indonesian officials are held under balanced budget. were "Just and reasonable" in view

the Communist-led General Con- of the fact that the snack bars will because Generalissimo Stalin liked close guard probably will bring

on the Nether forth new demands him persunally-Reuter, operate only one day-United Press,

all Republican federation of Labour (the CGT), but lands to release

the movement is fully suported at prironers. Assocluted political

this stage by the Socialist, Christian Press,

and other trade union organison but

the Coalition Government, where come Socialist and Popular are inclined that some new wage con Cannes, Jan. 16.-M. Leon Pignon, cessions to labour are destrabic. French High Commissioner für Indo- The recent order freezing prices China, today, told 'ex-Emperor Baot their level on Dember 31 late Dai that France wishes him to regarded as more spectacular, that Sunday meeting of the Allied com- turn 'soon to Visinam, according to effective, and intended as an

SIDE GLANCES

四

10-28

By Galbraith

`DOPA, 1948'ST MES BERVICE, DEL V. M. SEO. U. R.

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BAO DAI: HEARS aside

FRENCH WISHES Republican Ministers

to

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forces and he had been in Africa. Bo Tice, leaning mightily upon General Marchall's Washington prowess arranged the details. Field Marsha! was another Jan Christian Smuts Empire leader who requested and received the little E.TO. ribbon. The King always wore his with pride, I thought it strange that ho received the

decoration without n whisper of publicity; it wasn't even mentioned in the all-inclusive Court, Calendar,

The day after Anzio began, I drove General Esionhower to an important

Norfolk

a communiqué issued here at the Aurance to labour that the Govern-manders at Norfolk House, a tall and end of the first day of agreement ment is continuing is efforts to spacious, building originally owned talks.

by the family of the Duke of Norfolk, forre down prices. The discussions, taking plate at The Government is counting rnore premier Duke of England.

served as AFHQ the Chateau de Thorens, the Ex on the downward trend in world House, which Emperor's residence, nro to last cereal prices to react on the cost of before the North African invasion, until Tuesday.

It now was stift and formal with ite The High Com-retail food prices in France.. missioner arrived this morning by wants to gain two or three months new importance as the "Overlord" time and hopes that by the spring planning centre, Even parking

m strict se The communique, issued by a mem- the world trend will have introduced space was numbered ber of. Bao Dal's staff, said that the a stabilising element more effective cordance with military protocal. cx-Emperor's return to Vietnam than any Government control mer- depended upon the realisation of sures.-Reuter,

air from Parla.

the

legitimate aspirations of the Vietnamese people, described as (1) preservation of Vietnamese unity, and (2) the granting of the "attributes of national sovereignty to a United Vietnam-Reuler.

British Proposal.

Under Fire....

Farls, Jan. 18.-The Soviel mem- u'er.

Radio Hongkong

EICK.T.

Heading our plain olive-drab to- wards the Number One spot, how- over, I saw it was occupied by the flashy, shiny, black, Rolls Royco .which could belong to fit one man in all of England--General Mont-

rank-conscious Army driver can be.

6. Programme summary not. Its gomery. "I was furious, as only a Swing Time: 0.30 Portuguese Half Hour (Studio): 2, World News and Analysis (Loudon Relay?! 735, The "That's okay now," 'General Iko Adventures of Crolmondeley" by Jonathan

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wift. (Studio); 730, fiospital, aquest said soothingly. "Don't say anything. Half Hour presented, by Nan Dickinson It just doesn't matter." (Studio); 8, "From the Aditorials"

| London Relay); 1.10, English Madrignin After he got out, I made it a point

of the World Federation of Bung by the Cambridge University to remark, ever 30 Aweelly, to Trade Unions Executive. Bureau, M. Madrigal Social: 830, dos Monty's driver, that there must be

Presented by Peter Jula (studio) 'Vaszilv Kuznetsov, has asked, for 9. Maurice Chevaller" (Vocal) and Alee | somo mistake. And when Ike "conciliation", talks over the proposal Binavine (Plano) Entertain: 9:15. zum emerged from Norfolk House, his car of the British Trades Unlon Con- Harlow by Ross Armalt (Studio) D

was in the space, his driver beaming | London Playhouse: “The White Onteorni "gress that" the Buriau suspend its with Margaret Lockwood, and, Dennis a purely feline smile. function for one year.

M., Kutnotsov has proposed that the talks be held bafora fomorrow's meeting of the. Executiva Bureau Reuter

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