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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JULY 11, 1949.

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The Ancient City of Frankfurt

A REGULA By TEMPLE MANNING

CHURCH

MEMBER ALI TT is amazing what a plaster- THESE YEAR!

from ing from the air, or bombardment, a place can take and still have so much standing when the

shooting is over. instance. There's Frankfurt for That old city certainly had it. but just the same, enough in left of its magnificent centuries-old bulldings and districts, to make it well worth a visit,

CHESS PROBLEM

By 8. F. E. FLATAU Black, plenes.

South West North Fast

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Opening--♦ Q

BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY

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W

WHEN to draw trumps Im- mediately, and when not to,

Is n problem that comes up quite often in bridge. Today's hand looks like t simple one to play, yet declarer cari casily go wrong and be defeated if e draws the trumps first.

Suppose, for example, that South wins the opening lead of the queen of diamonds, then de- cides to pick up the outstanding trumps and lead a heart towardl dummy. He will not make his contract because he will lose n heart, two clubs and a diamond.

After winning the queen of

Q

TO

..

H

White, & pieces. White to play and mate in three.

Solution

Saturday's

problem:

to

Frankfurt-am-Main

famous even in the days, of the Romans, for it was one of their most Important setilements. Charlemagne knew it well 100, and convoked on historic meet- In there in 794 A.D.

BY THE

WAY

by Beachcomber

REPORTS from Waggling

Parva state Strabismus (Whom God Pre- serve), of Utrecht, has suc-| ceeded in making n now nutrition intake body fuel out of chemically treated rope,

The doctor discovered that fossilised vegetable fibres ex- tracted from rope, contained a hiihorlo unknown ingredient called "poboco, a kind of jute- sisali with fuscous qualities, From this ingredient he pre-

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FOR THE BUSINESSMAN

Britain

Britain Not Asking

For More M-Aid

DOLLAR

CRISIS DISCUSSIONS

London, July 10.-Britain, in the secret dollar-sterling crisis talks ended here today, made it clear to the United States and Canada that she is not asking for more Marshall Aid, informed quarters here said tonight.

Britain stands by the arrangement under which, on her own suggestion, her allocation of $1,263,000,000 for this year was cut by a quarter to $940,000,000.

The trend of the discussions ; which Mr Snyder listened sym- pared a stilicate by the Babbin on this point was reflected in pathetically may have included method of alternate cymes and a phrase in the official commu- measures to facilitato. American carpels Beetles fed on this de-nique="All agreed that reme-imports of British goods. voloped an extra tibial muscleules other than inanclat assis- Mr Paul G. Hoffman, Econo- and lived longer than usual. It lance such as that provided by

US Senator

Since 1117 the German em- perors were elected at Frank- furt, and since 1502 were crown- ed there. Enough is left of the

sklæret or water-parsnip.

must be explored." Vid Houses of Frankfurt. Romerbeg and the Ramer to

What did I tell you? of what it

Political quarters considered give one an ideo

Some

the of the walch MY thanks to

of corres- major achievement those Intact.

the must have been like in days when oxen were ronsted towers have been damaged, but pondents who sent me a talks was to set the stage for

September 13

Threell on the spit and white wine flow are still standing to give a good cutting from an evening paper a ed out of fountains to mark the idea of how they were used in headed Little Wicker Hats," Washington conference to find coronation feasts.

days of uld when watchers had The cutting says:

means of bringing the sterling the The Romer,

medineval to spot the enemy coming along

economics Looking for something new in and dollar | strato hats? Paris has the answer balance. Frankfurt's the road, where townhall most illustrous son, Goethe, Another gem of architecture,wickerwork headgear..

thousand

The various And there is a pleture of n looked on at the caronation built about a feast, has little but the shell left, ago, the St. Justinus Church at indy wearing a Little Round cussed for a solution of the im-

completely Hochst,

in said to taste like an unripe the United States and Canada mic Co-operation Administrator, On British

and that is pretty motion. damaged.

centre

especially the But Goethe's house at the Gros- where Uio sor Hirschgraben, great poet was born, is still in- tact.

all of its Ave Gothic turreis are

is

River Bank

years

measures

into

die

has indicated his opinion, haw- aver, that although the United States tariff is not likely to be appreciably raised it is also un- likely to be slushed.

Recovery

MUST DEVELOP

Mr Snyder did not commit almcelf-he said he was in ne position to do so about Ameri can purchases of Sterling Aren THE EMPIRE raw materials for the American

Frankfurt, July 10.--United strategie stockpile.

States Senator Allen J Ellen- The United States Slate De- der warned today that "all the mediate dilemma Sterling Aren-the sharp fall in partment has expressed the American dollars won't

that such purchases Europe from Communism un- gold and dollar reserves will opinion

most give only very less the common man's wages moment be the subject

are adjusted to the high cort of living."

Arriving in

un-Wickerwork lat.

Another awkward

of

the

bo

another

of dollars for Britain,

YO

of immediate could at Some of the ancient housesHEN the American mission-and continuing discussions bc-limited and temporary relief. and buildings along the river ary's wife. said to the can-ween Britain, the United States

Frankfurt by US INVESTMENTS. ernital chief, "What's cooking?" and Canada at official level. bank have been damaged Escaped Damago

plane on a tour of Europe, the They will be carried on

Loul- The Eschenheim Tower, part destroyed, especially some near Vermoula

American private or public Democrat Senator from in London and of Frankfurt's mediaeval fortithe bridge, but enough remain

would

"In all the countries. I have on discourtesy that I prepare Washington through the Tree Investments in the Sterling Area slona Bold:

possible impressive 1, QRS, GRU; 2, Q, R, Kt, or Pfications, cecuped damage, and to give the river bank its photo-T is with an apathy bordering mainly

Kenic fits ch) mates.

quality. The

there to greet

sury delegation of each coun- the production of a opera house still stands as does ration of M. Pierre Tom-try in the other's capitals, will ce

visited, except Holland, the garden-surrounded palace

but it is plain from the mood of has been no attempt to adjust Canadian oMcials taking part. neantiste play "Vers

and Congress

of that houses the Senckenberg bale's

American Wages to the cost of living, moulu." The central character

ter is

which is far too business that this could be only people have to spend 80 percent high. Most the Museum. or

blackmailer who,

SNYDER'S HINT believing

a gradual process.

of their income for food alone." for lations, the nice cafes in that that action is the only curv

In the discussion of her own handsome park, the Palm Gar- inaction, poisons

"Measures other than financial of the

The Senator was gloomy about aid" might mean a stabilisation Britain's chances for economic Sterling Area, Britain made no fund to underwrite a return to den, got a bad pasting, but re-only to realize that he is construction work has gone for-Blad nor BOXEY. His faith in the formal approach to America

nothingness

of everything is for a relaxation of Clause of

convertbilly,

known view American restored by a girl who shows the

that the Anglo-American loan him that if he had not poisoned

11 - 1 - prospects of this depend on in #grocment—the his daughter she would

have re

ternal policies in Britain crimination clause,

and This pro- other countries. polsoned him, which would not vides that Britain will not set havo. mattered to anyone; and up import quotas which would that therefore action and indiscriminate

The Americans consider that against Ameri-Britain is living beyond her action are the same in the end, can goods.

of nothing. and are both aspects

Blamenta with the act. South BOYS AND GIRLS MAGAZINE houses and similar Instal-

should immediately lead a small, heart. If West plays low, the king should be played

from dummy. When the king holds the trick, the eight of spades In led to declarer's nce,

and now the king and queen of spadeo are enshed, picking up the outstanding trumpa,

Another heart is led at this point, which West with win with

A

The Robin Made a Mistake

-It Thought Pixie O'Scowl Was a Worm---

By MAX TRELL NARF

and Hanid, the sha- dow's with the turned- about names, were walking near the stone wall at the back

the ace, but no matter what he of the garden when they heard does now, he cannot prevent de- Pixie O'Scowl's voice. He was clarer from making the contract. If he leads the jack of diamonds, yelling (in a very angry, chok- dummy's king will win the trick, hurt sort of way): "Let me and declarer can discard a losing ! Ouch! Let go

diamond from its own hand on

A second volce, which Knari

and Hanid instantly recognised dummy's queen of hearts. A ns belonging to the robin who small club is then led from lived in the oak tree, was say

dummy, East Mays the queen, Ing: "Oh, no! You belong to South covers with the king and me!" Robin's voice came in

West's acc wine. South must jerks and starts and sounded lose another club, but he makes as if he were talking with his the contract, losing only cluba and one heart.

two mouth half-closed, They ran to the other side of the oak where the volces were coming The from.

Knowledge

1. Name the author who completed the novel "Mystery of Edwin Drood" by Charles Dickens.

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2. What do you mean 'above par'?

by

4.- The House of Romanof was the ruling dynasty of what country?

and Hanid found that Robin

begin Rupert & the Arrow#-39

3. Under what pseudonym dla Charles Dickens writing?

robin pulled on Pixie

O'Scowl's lex.

down to

**I

ward here, too.

(Tomorrow-Selence At Wark)

CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE Answers

1. William Wilkie Collins. 2. A price above nominal value.

4.

Russia. 4. · Boz,

G. A

his days/difficulties and those

ana hint

The

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meann, and they argue that if she

the

recovery.

can

"I don't think Britain over make a go of it unless she learns to move her factories out of the British Isles and near their source of raw materials," lo naid.

"She must, develop ber En- pire. She is living on a false economy,

As though to emphasise this The United States Secretary continues to do so they would "I am sympathetic to Britain," 3. The seas that are open to all, hooded stranger, who may be Snyder, at one of his press con-

cantiste conception of life, a of the Treasury, Mr John expect such a stabilisation fund!

to become merely another hand he added. "I want her to suc

coed. representing the sca-space be-

out" unlikely to provide a per- "But I do not want Britain. yond three miles of the shore. taken as a symbol of the will to ferences, gave what was inter-

out of the proted do nothing, falls

that his manent remedy.

to pull the house down around effort. Wo all of us in that favourite lawn game, Dinyed window while watching a mur-country, if convinced it would

Americans Given what

have already gone so far that with wooden hammer-hended der, and is killed,

help general

trade, recovery, would regard as the right poll- mallets, bails and tron boops.

might approve concessions in cles on the British side, it could our own economy is endanger-

ed."Associated Press. the group of countries embraced in the American view become a by the Organisation for real International banking European Economie Co-operation which would appeal operation.

-London Express Service)

YOUR BIRTHDAY.......... By STELLÀ

and

delicate The question has Aspects, which will undoubtedly bo studied

Finance by the Ministers of the Common-

BRITISH PROPOSALS.

Britain, in making extra con- censions to Imports from Europe,

could not naturally

refuse similar concessions to her Com-

monwealth.

much

American more to tho Government and public-Rou- ter.

SNYDER IN BRUSSELS

Brussels, July 10-Mr

John

Snyder, United States Secretary

of the Treasury, arrived here

Pakistan Is

Το “Alive”

Dollar Crisis

with the

to attend

in

MONDAY, JULY 11 To their astonishment Knart "You were down in that hole PORN today, you are

highly

Having a high degree of origi-wealth during their conferenco B

Sterling Area practical in your outlook on nality and.considerable native on 'with just your leg sticking up.

problems, Check Your had Pixle O'Scowl'e leg irmly Your leg looked like a worm, life and have a good head for wit, you are a good conversa which opens here on Thursday.

in his beak and was yanking at But I'm terribly sorry.... I business. You probably could tonalist. You are usually the It with all his might. Pixle mean sorry because you're not make a comfortable fortune if centre of attraction at social Observers thought it could be by air tonight from London. He

London, July 10, Mr Ghalam O'Scowl had, half his hend

group was accompanied by two Mohammed, the Pakistan I almost down an earthworm's hole and had my breakfast."

a worm.

thought you wanted one. But, it is more affairs. Your interest in public argued that the OEEC

Ukoly that you Will prefer matters is more than casual and included the Commonwealth, as American Treasury officials

Finance Minister, told Reuter was holding on to a stout twit

today that. Pakistan was Inlly The robin flew off.

artistle and intellectual pursuits if a man, you easily might be for the purposes of Marshall Ald

The United

States. Embassy alive to the dollar situation and with both his hands.

Pixie O'Scowl sat down on and find your happiest expres- tempted to enter politics. You the whole Sterling Area is one

said that Mr Snyder was visiting was "prepared to co-operate in Let Go.

pebble. "Stupid bird. Needs sien in one of the professions, would want your own way, how-unit.

Brussels for a "conference with tackling the problems that fac ever, and would not permit

Mr James E. Wood, represen- the Sterling Area as a whole, for a You may appear rather easy-yourself to bo hemmed in by the By pulling on Robin'n-tail," pair of glasses, that's what ho

Misliking mo needs.

States conalatent Knort and Hanid finally got worm-humph!"

when

tative of the United it comes to opinions going, but

necessity or dictates of others.

vital re- him to let go of the unlucky

fighting for something

Treasury and other members of of meeting our own you You, women might be interested

the Embassy here." Then Pixie.

Pixto.

"What were you doing down really want, there are few limits O'Scowl

in Pixle to

a stape career.

quirements.” your combativeness sprang to his feet and growled in that worm-hole,

Affectionate and loving, you

Mr Ghulam Mohammed, who It is understood tint arrived in London by air from at the robin: "Couldn't you let O'Scowl?" Knarf said.

tenacity. You are not one to will make a ne helpmate and Pixle Q'Scowl hesitated.

Snyder will have important

Stockholm harbour false illusions and you should find great hoppiness in

yesterday 3. What is the meaning of ko sooner! You nearly yanked

Anancial talks with members of er, well he was complaining."

the Commonwealth Finance "high scue"?

my leg on!"

are apt to be more franks and marriage. If you follow your "Who

British proposals to mee the Belgian Government, "Oh, I beg your pardon," the

$10 was?"

the immediate dollar crisis will

Ministers conference beginning robin anid, peering

"The worm. He said that the open than is necessary when ex- heart.

**The At Pixto

To and what the stars have be laid before the Common- Mr Snyder will call on Mr dollar problem is not one of a

bere on July 13, said: O'Scowl. "I thought you were robin was trying to catch him. pressing your opinions. You are

for tomorrow, tell him not one to let others walk over in store

Eyskens, select wealth Ministers by the Chan- | Gastoni So I went a worm,"

Belgium's temporary nature and the whole you, either. Even if pushed to your birthday star and read the cellor of the Exchequer, Str "caretaker" Finance Minister,

need. to ba "A worm Indeed Do I look how to low to"

Pixte O'Scowl stood up, sald the wall, you will minken good corresponding paragraph. Let Stafford Cripps. He will also tomorrow afternoon and will position will like a worm?"

on a long food-bye and started to wale fight and get out again into the your birthday star be your daily indicate the reactions and sug- also visit Mr

examined closely Maurice Frere, guide.

range basis. It seems to mo off.

Hanid Knart and

Governor of the Belgian Na-that the world is groping to bath open.

gestions of Mr Snyder. to know demanded

what he

ilonal Bank-Reuter. TUESDAY, JULY 12

The first of the British pro-

wards a new equilibrium was going to tell the worm.

posals-the three: months'

trade and prices." "How to what?" they cried.

CANCER (Júno 23-July 23)—. CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. suspension of Sterling Arca. "How to, to, to keep from being caught Don't bother me Stick to business affairs and you 20)-Be sure that you are strict-dollar imports--is already in bo-

Love and ly honourable in all you under-Ing. with any more questions. I'm can make progress,

romance are apt to be difficult take today. Romance is not But newspaper speculation on busy."

just now.

favoured now.

a forthcoming 25 percent cut in Darted Off

LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)—New

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb, 19) | the dollar buying of the Sterling With that

O'Scowl ideas, especially if connected Moderation, tact Pixie

co-Area was treated with caution darted off and disappeared over with the tourist trade, can bring operation with those on the by observers here. They pointed the garden wall On a branch proats. Not too good for a home front will get you over out that the real problem of

domestic difficulties today.

The turnover on the Stock the Commonwealth was not so VIRGO (Aug. 24-8ept. 223-

this morning was PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)-much one of import cutting as Exchange his eye on the warm-hole. And Personal affairs can be harmed Finally Bingo gota to the work inside the worm-hole the earth-by thoughtless speech or action, Use a great deal of diplomacy in jof ways of ending tie unbalancó | $54,040. Transactions, and noon must realise that their needs are

SHARMA BUYERS, SELLERS BALES seemed to know so be guarded in all things right handling all personal matters. of Sterling and dollar economics. prices (who

BANKS ··· worm

Confusing elements are evident ---Reuter. now.

SIGNIFICANCE OF

HK slank,.. 1603 quite well how to locep from now.

ABRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)--

East Asla... 114 ARIES being caught) was carefully

(Mar. 22-Apr, 20)-- Plans for expansion should be

*RETICENCE

INSURANCES watching the robin.

Unlo postponed until some bolter day! Good news may bring increased

London July 10-The re SHIPPING guard now against optimism. Go slowly at first, but

make definito advances.

ticence of today's official com TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)—munique on the Anglo-Ameri- SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)—

dollar-sterling "I hope he doesn't have his If you stick to business, you can There are opposing forces at can-Canadian breakfast - with - you.” Hanid be successful Don't attempt to work, so be very careful in all talks and the still greater ro whispered down the worm-make-

romantic advances. you undertake. Make no changes Hicence of Mr John Snyder,

If they can be avoided. There's disappointment there..

United States Secretary, of the hole.

Then Knarf and Hanid walk-

GEMINI (MAY 22-June 22)-Treasury, in his comments ou SAOFTTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. than the skis slip from under himed off smiling, for they couldn't 22)Today brings definite re- Avold being too adventuresome it may be significant. and he sits down heavily in the help thinking that poor Pixle strictions. If dealing with mem when it comes to business ex-It seems clear that Bir Snyder O'Scowl had just learned more bers of the fair sex, be very, pansion. Expect only moderata

-to to Chin Dwi phrase ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. than he had come to teach. tactful and careful,

rewards today.

"Hatered gympatheticnliy”- to the British proposals for short- term rèmèdies. It seems equal-

mitments about them.

6. What kind croquet?

of sports is

(Answers in Column 4)

CROSSWORD

Across

1.-Bome cavalry, wear them'but goi

it sounds, BT, (9)

7. Clear aut in

Cab. 171

Anthony garden 7 (4)

The mature

chronio com

13 dhra Just a speck. (13)

14. Old you, (2)

*5. part of a ropa story: (4)

Obviously no young tree. (9)....

19. This cure provides an office with

salary but do kork. 14)

Cater for hardes. 18)

Newis, (4)

It makes a meal." (4)

Comma sahore 7: No. Just holiday

transport. 15, 4)

Down

1. They provide Jano's 'apo. ? (8):

Provarblátly the boo's existence, A aura cure for boredom. (1.4.4) B. The SWOSK-gale of nataliland. 4. Onited, (3)

You could say srum viðlona E3.8%

"0. Furnished. The test in /manga (0) ythe Placed by: She turn of the tides.

ikeaopean · When

shop to fetch two little pairs of sticks that have little wheels fastened near the end. "Look, have made these, too," he says. **They're to help us to keep out balance." Good gracious," pos seem to make everything." exclaima Rupert admiringly. That should make all perfectly easy." Ther very carefully fix the skin and movs way from Bingo's cottage. But it is not as easy as Rapett think No sooner do they reach`a, slope

know.

BRONCHO BILL

THERE

ANN

NILO MARY JANK

STO WIDOW

(PART RECKON

TIME

of the oak tree the robin was standing very quietly, keeping

romantic episode.

HI hope you get your break-Be on fast!" Knarf called up to the trouble. robin.

Downed

WHEN I LISTEM TO HER 15/VELECT" CHILDISH PLERS, IMY HEARA SHIPS/

TAHO HEY

THEM OR

KRUH, IN THE BAC

and

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By Harry F. O'Neill clear that he made no com

NOW YOU FLOORED POOR MAMA JOHES AND IT'LL TAKE

HOU

RANGER

ME BACK ON MY FEET #

Most of the possible measures would

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The Finance Minister sald that any solution of the present problem which might be do- vised must give full recognition to the requirements of under- developed Commonwealth coun- jries for building up their bconomics,

"People in the West have very little idea of the appalling poverty in these countries and

more no iet, if not actually pressing, than the preservation of their own standards," be added Reuter.

CHICAGO GRAINS

Chicago, July 0. Prices in the grain market

hero today closed na follow-

WÉRAT

Boot

July

2.00-

-September

-December-

March" (1050)

··May·

COIN

Spot

*(N),

Fectric,

Telephone,...

Cement,

'can' commit Congress,

Ilope, official STORES, ETC

Daisy. which

July

Beptember

December

will shortly be adjourning.

1004 March (1oso)

200

·May.. FRYE

July

Beptember OATS

require Congressional nation. No American

Mr Snyder's known aim is to COTTONS reunite the hard and, soft cur- rency, arens. Otherwise, many Americans fear," another -Iron

July September

the worlds CUT COSTS done in the local

Exchange Rates NEW YORK FLO

"sack 12,40 dollars

Curtain will be denwri dcross

WINNIPEG

It is known also that, Mr unmetal Exchange market Snyder feels that a proroquisiti morning at the following „rator:

this

cents, July

October

The Britima suggestions totam caly (per 100)******

Singapore (Airaise)

16: for Britain fat redusė „; her | sterling pound note: (per LC) 17.20 December prices and coste, soʻme, to make U.8. dollár.(per #1)

110 pmstress(per 100) {ther "goods-more attractive to NEI gulders (Der 109),

American musynızdakit,

CAMALEO|| WINNIPEG

23.50

10/45

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