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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1951.

This fine picture shows the new Gloster Meteor Mark 8 in flight. Rapidly becoming the spearhead of Western Union defence, the Meteor & has outstanding handling qualities, a higher ceiling and wider range than the earlier Meteors. In addition to its normal armament of four 22 mm cannon it can also carry 16 roc- ket projectiles or two 1,000-lb. bombs, so that it is equally suitable for ground

attack or army, close-support.-Central Press Photo.

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Globemaster

Still Goes On

London, Mar. 28.

Plan Of Joint Defence

Hemisphere

Washington, Mar. 28.

The United States today asked the American Republics to build up their armed forces rapidly to had been thwart Moscow's "imperialistic designs.”

American planes--following reports that debris seen in the Atlantic-today intensified their search for the American Globemaster transport plane missing since last Friday with 53 people on board.

A

of small group

yellow objects and some long boards to have been were reported sighted by à Flying Fortress about 35 miles southeast of the a valise from the spot where Globemaster was picked up by a weather ship on Saturday.

Surface vessels were also sent to the area, which is 600 miles southwest of Ireland.

Later, an American Air Force spokesman said that the vessels had not located the objects.

Fifty-five aircraft were in

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The United States offered the tension so that Latin American military committee of the emer-armed forces. which now eye gency meeting of the Foreign each other across their borders Ministers of 21 American re- can be used elsewhere. publics three resolutions which proposed that all American republics:-

(2) Join through, the United Nations in the prevention and suppression of aggression in other parts of the world. This was an implied appeal for more

was

on

GEN. MACARTHUR DISCOVERS SOME SUPPORTERS

London, March 28.

The Daily Mail defended General MacArthur today in a front page editorial which blamed Britain and the United States for not unifying their policy toward the Korean war and the ques- tion of crossing the 38th Parallel.

"It is high time Washington, London, Lake Success or somebody gave clear, authoritative direction to the eager commander," said the Daily Mail.

of

Reviewing statements by Bri- "One doesn't have to be à tish and American leaders on Clausewitz or even a Marshall the Parallel, the Mail said: "The of the army in the field is in the responsibility for recressing to understand that the security history of war and diplomacy inverse ratio to the ability offers few counterparts to these the enemy to supply its own cross-purposes We make no forces .. The truth of the mat- excuses for the verbal indiscreter is the whole mess has been tions of that commander. But mishandled by the injection of he has been badly supported in extraneous factors which have Korea. In face of the conflicting nothing to do whatever with the conduct of the war. Mr. Mar- orders he gets from all points shall is not blamed for the con- of the compass, what is he to fusion. The

do?"

U.S. ATTACK

In New York, a Scripps Howard editorial said today:- "Diplomats are angry be- cause General MacArthur has make an articulate statement of been trying to force them to

the United Nations war aims and say how they are to be ac

blame lies else- where and it is gratifying that at least one U.S. Senator has gone on record as saying some- body will have to 'fish or cut. the bait, United Press.

Formula For

complished...Such statement is Reparations

From

long overdue and cannot safely be withheld much, longer...

·

Japan

"The British now take the SEA PATROL

position that the General can- United States officials

em not again cross the 38th Paralle! phasised that the programme did without Allied consultations. not propose that each Latin Meanwhile,

Washington, Mar. 28. to confound (1) Try to strengthen their

the A Philippine Congressman country build up its own army, existing armed forces best adapted to

confusion, an official Hermengildo Atienza, said to- Instead the French declaration has collective defence." An inter- navy or air force.

been day that his country should emphasis

collective American defence board, com-

made that 'one purpose of the seek $2,000,000,000 more of security. posed of air, sea and army re-

United Nations' has been to Japanese consumer goods in It was understood that the resist aggression, and not to return for dropping its repara- presentatives of all American armed forces, would prepare in particular in preparing other

United States was interested win a war.

tions claims against Japan, He overall plans for effective col-

"The soldier in the field could contended that more Japanese lective defence.

American republics to patrol not be expected to make sense machinery for other capital their sea frontiers and thus re-out of that... Since it is the goods would be useless, lieve the United States of a British who have insisted that Mr Atienza said most of such. chore that tied up 150,000 this war be conducted in such reparations already received United States men during World way as not to offend the Chinese were gathering rust on Engineer

Communists, why not ask Bri- Island in Manila Bay. The military resolutions ap-tain to take it over with Bri- parently completed the initial round of

tish troops under a British com- United States pro-

mander? Britain, the principal posals.

sponsor of appeasement policy, Earlier resolutions offered the should be willing to take res Latin American countries dans

ponsibility for it."-United and long-term contracts to help step

Press. of up production. materials for hemispheric de- fence: The Latin. States would be expected to control prices, step up production of ra materials, allocate scarce items, and crack down on Communists within their borders-United Press.

Latin American support for the United Nations, fight to defend South Korea.

to

today's search, including 36 from the United States aircraft carrier, Coral Sea, 18 from the

(3) Make special efforts American Air Force and one settle their private disputes from the Royal Air Force.

peacefully. United States offi- Weather was reported to be cials said they want the Latin good with a visibility of 10 American countries to improve diplomatic relations and relieve

miles-Reuter,

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MANILA SUPPORT

Manila, Mar, 28, In a strong defence of General MacArthur, the "Manila Times" says the General should be given "some leeway" in making deci- sions in Korea, and not "be forced to be dependent on the commercial interests of Great

He told newsman he had not

02- consulted either Philippine United States officials on his reparations views. He felt Japan- should pay in the form of textile and other manufactured goods Lover a limited period of time.

Mr Atienza will leave tonight for Los Angeles and is expected to reach Manila about April 20.. -United Press.

Sultan's Visit

To Britain

Britain or on the general pusil-

London, Mar. 28. laninity or, outright treason of The Sultan of Negri Sem- French politicians and the Red bilan arrived in London today French recess.”

on a private visit. No official Buenos Aires, Mar, 28.. "Judging by General Mac-arrangements have been made. President Peron declined Arthur's experience in Korea, a

He arrived by sea and was. to say today whether he will run commander in the field, before accompanied

by his consort, in the 1952 Presidential election calling on his adversary to sur- two daughters, his Aide-de- when a group of Corriantes render, must refer

to a half- Camp and members of the provincial Congressmen called dozen chancelleries for their latter's family. at the Presidential Palace. He permission."

The Sultan was educated in. added, "I believe it is premature The editorial asked MrEngland and is a barrister-at- yet to say anything."

Acheson to note that Mr Seward law. He has two sons in. President. Peron said he was did

not reprimand

school here. General "somewhat tired of a nine-year Grant when he

Before returning called for the

to Malaya. day and night struggle." But unconditional surrender of Gene

in August or September he he added, "When one gives eral Buckner at Vicksburg, plans to visit the continent.-

The paper concluded: "And Reuter.

himself to a cause with 'all his heart there is not much to think

as for Mr ¦ MAJESTIC: "All In of myself if it is for the sake of what a foggy bottom does to

A Nutshell"

LIBERTY

THEATREY

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"A NARROW ESCAPE"

虎口 餘 生

́À CHINESE PICTURE IN MANDARIN DIALOGUE

the country."--United Press.

Acheson-if this is

MacArthur, what will it do to Eisenhower?"-United Press.

Israeli Plan For WILL HAVE TO FISH

General's Visit To Macao

Ceasefire.

Manila, Mar. 29. The Manila Times said in an

Lisbon, Mar. 28. Washington, Mar. 28. editorial today that U.S. Dew The Portuguese The Israeli

liner India, Ambassador, Mr fence Secretary's definition of with 500 expeditionary soldiers Abba Eban, said today that he General MacArthur's powers in plus subaltern officers, is sailing discussed his government's plan Korea "emerges as a rather on Sunday or Monday for Por for a Korean ceasefire with Mr futile effort to confuse the tuguese India to relieve the M. Hickerson, assistant Secretary issue".

of

forces there. The liner will also State for United Nations Noting that General George carry General P, Montero, who affairs. He did not disclose Mr Marshall's statement Hickerson's reaction other than controlling factor

to tell the United Press, "The Arthur in deriding how far to and Timor. talk was friendly,"

that the is going to inspect Portuguese for Mac-| Army forces in India, Macao move into North Korea was the Another vessel will sail in the There was no immediate "necessity, to reaction from the State Depart-security of his command the peditionary troops for India and safeguard the next few days with native ex- ment.United Press,

editorial said:

Timor-United Press.