NENNI-SARAGAT WOMEN OF NEW CHINA LEAD A DIFFERENT FLIRTATION ENDS LIFE Prospect of Socialist - Communist Unity in Italian Elections ROME. The Communists seem to have almost carried the day in their gained, rather than lost strength in efforts to secure re-unification with general elections less the course of the Saragat-Nenni the Socialists. They were opposed than six months away, discussions. by Saragat, who was determined to Italy’s political parties are pre­ After the events in Hungary to­ continue his party’s alliance with the ruling Christian Democrats. paring for combat. A chief wards the end of last year, the leaders of the Socialist Party an­ Saragat managed to get a slender r topic of discussion is that of nounced that they intended break­ majority for his policy. According to the New Statesman Saragat has |i “the unity of the Left.” Efforts ing off their close alliance with the to bring about a re-unification Communists with a view to secur­ moved over “so far to the right ing re-unification with the Right- that it is difficult to understand why of the Socialists and the Sara- wing Social Democrats, led by Sig­ Matteotti does not move over into gat-led Social Democratic par­ nor Saragat, negotiations with whom the Socialist Party.’’ ties at the expense of the Com­ had been going on for some time. And U.S. magazine Time comr niented: “In the aftermath of dis­ munists have ended in failure, Saragat demanded not only that the Socialists break off all ties with sension, there seemed little remain- and there is every likelihood of the Communists, but that the re­ ii^ hope that the Social Democrats continued co-operation between unified Party adopt a programme could ever lure Italy’s left-wing the Socialists (led by Nenni) of active support for NATO and voters from the Communist-tainted the U.S.A. banner of Pietro Nenni. and the Communists. For a while it seemed that the “As for unification, Nenni made prospect of becoming Prime it clear that he no longer considered Minister would induce Signor Nen­ the Social Democrats in any posi­ ni. leader of the Sk)cialists, to ac­ tion to demand concessions from cept re-unification on these terms. him.’’ Subsequent provincial and municipal elections showed, how­ ever, that the vote of the Comr munists was rising, while that of Egypt Planning Atom the Socialists was falling Furthermore, Saragat made it Power Station clear that he was prepared to re­ join the Socialists only if Nenni CAIRO. capitulated completely to his policy. Egypt will build an atomic pover Last month, after nearly a year station between 1962 and 1967, Ibra­ of fence-sitting, Nenni showed that him Abdel Rahman, secretary of the the Socialists intend maintaining an Egyptian atomic energy committee independent foreign policy. He has announced recently. He said an alone of all the Western Socialists The Chinese woman athlete Cheng Feng-yung set a new Chinese and atomic furnace imported from the Aaan record of 5ft. 3ins. in the women’s high jump on August 18 responded favourably to Khrus- Soviet Union would start function­ chov’s call for a united Marxist ing early next year, and added that at an international invitation track and field meet in East Berlin. front against U.S. warmongering in 150 Egyptians were now being Cheng Feng-yung is a 20-year-old high school girl from Tsingtao, the Middle East. trained in atomic energy. East China. She is just under 5ft. 3ins. tall. Meanwhile the pre-election con­ ference of the Social Democrats at the beginning of this month pro­ duced a complete split in the party. Pietro Nenni. A section led by Signor Matteoti SPLIT DEVELOPING IN SYRIA-FOBMERLY NEUTRAL- I S ^ E L NOW HOSTILE TO U.S. DAMASCUS. Eisenhower plan continues to have disastrous cons^uences Growing Support for Neutral Policy for the United States in the Middle E^st. And as her influence dwindles rapidly it is easy to understand the temptation that there must be in influential American circles to resort to force. TEL AVIV It would probably be safe to say will or its agents’ will. The people the failure of the Eisenhower Doctrine in the Middle East becomes ever more obvious, that only the firm declaration by in this area have drawn lessons influential circles amongst Jewish people both inside and out of Israel are urging that the Soviet Union that she would from their struggle against impe­ stand by Syria—coupled with the rialism. Israel abandon its pro-Western policy and adopt a policy of neutralism. recent dramatic demonstrations of “What the imperialists are like, Latest step in the campaign to get Israel to adopt a neutralist wing South African Jewish Times— Soviet military might—have saved especially the American imperialists, position in world affairs has been taken by Dr. Nahum Goidmann, “Lenin’s historic speech against Syria from invasion by the U.S.- is now clear to the people. The unity American president of the World Zionist Organisation and of the anti-Semitism in which the great re­ controlled Turkish Army of the people in this area is grow­ Jewish Agency. volutionary severely condemned As a result the Syrian Govern­ ing stronger day by day. Men with Jew-hatred.’’ ment, which was at first neutralist different views are convinced of the Dr. Goidmann has stated that the only persons in Israel who open­ The Soviet Union has vigorously and in no way actively hostile to necessity to kick out the imperialists Israel would be foolish to maintain ly campaigned for a policy of neu­ maintained that the Israeli Govern­ the U.S., has now, as the result first and only then to be concerned its present anti-Soviet stand. Ac­ tralism were the Communists. ment’s accusation that the USSR is of the evidence it has received of with their private affairs.’* cordingly. he has entered into neg^ The left-wing Mapam Party, following an anti-Israel, and even the American instructions to tiations with Soviet diplomats in which in the past had professed an anti-Jewish, policy in the Middle Turkey, become fully aware of “SOVIET EXPOSED SCHEMES’’ London with a view to bringing neutralism, refused to vote against East is a crude and palpable false­ the role of U.S. imperialism in about greater friendship between Israel’s acceptance of the Eisen­ hood. Nor did Bizreh have any illu­ hower Doctrine, and abstained. the Middle East. And Syrian sions about the purpose of the re­ the Soviet Union and Israel. leaders are expressing their new Dr. Goldmann’s actions called “Al Hamishmar,’’ official organ Soviet commentators stress that cent meeting between M'hcMillan of Mapam, has splashed Dr. where Soviet and Israel foreign convictions in no uncertain terms. and Eisenhower. forth strong, comment from Israeli Prime Minister Ben Gurion, who Goldmann’s negotiations, which, policies clash this is because Is­ “KICK OUT IMPERIALISTS!’’ “The talks showed that they are declared: “We don’t want advice the paper reports, include meet­ rael has placed herself firmly in This is what General Afif Bizreh, still continuing their policy of from someone not living amongst ings wifli “a central diplomatic the imperialist camp and has 40-year-old commander in chief of strength which is so dear to Dulles’ us.’’ personality’’ of an Arab State. allowed herself, as in the attack the Syrian Army had to say in a heart. They were certainly not in­ Ben Gurion and Israeli foreign on Egypt, to become a tool of the press interview last week. tended to reduce tension in the minister, Golda Meier apparently LENIN QUOTED western powers in their battle to “Imperialism was accustomed in Middle East. The outcome was new intend to stick to the policy of It is likely that a policy of neu­ keep the Arab states subservient. this area to give instructions which manoeuvres instead of die with­ full alliance with the old and new tralism will find favour within the The new publicity given to age- used to be fulfilled, but circum­ drawal of their forces now concen­ colonialists in the Middle East— ranks of Ben Gurion’s own Mapai old Soviet statements on the ques­ stances have changed. Now we are trating to threaten Syria. All this France, Britain and America. Party. tion of anti-Semitism, and the in a position to tell imperialism indicates that they conferred in Mapai newspapers—and even readiness of the press to describe firmly that only our law can be order to draw up new plans against MAPAM STAND CHANGES those of the conservative parties Lenin in such glowing terms are exercised in our country not its law Syria and world peace after the But the Israeli Government is get­ have given considerable prominence evidence that Israel is doing some and that only the will of our Soviet Union exposed their old ting advice from people inside to the Moscow broadcast on Nov. intense re-thinking on her foreign people will rule this country no4 its schemes^” Israel too< After the Sinai campaign, 7 of—in the words of the right- policy. South Africa in ths test series. Davidson, the stock bowler, is an BOLTON WARNS’ GARMENT SPOTLIGHT on SPORT intelligent cricketer. I bet he will be the most successful bowler. The slow bowler, Kline, is go-ng to be WORKERS AGAINST SACTU by a thorn in the flesh of our bats­ men. He certainly knows what he Robert Resha is about and once he can get PROTEST MEETING assistance from the pitch he will DURBAN. do lots of damage. TS Mr. Jimmy Bolton, secretary of the Natal Garment Workers’ R. Benaud is the dependable, Union, for or against united action to save the 35,000 workers nagging type of bowler. Working in the clothing industry from unemployment? on the patience of some of our In a special notice to all mem­ from happening and neither will he The Critics batsmen, the McLean, Winslow, bers of his union he appeals to stop the Non-European workers Funston types, a lot is expected them to have nothing to do with from mobilising against the Govern­ of him. the protest meeting ‘’Hands off our ment’s efforts to eject them from There is also MacKay, who seems Jobs” called for November 17. any industry. to be a good before tea-lunch break The purpose of the meeting is to Were Wrong About bowler. call upon all workers to unite with the garment workers to fight th|| “job reservation” proclamation. Durban Racing POOR FIELDING Mr. Bolton, in his circular, says The fielding of the Australian that the Executive Council of the Following are High Treason’s Australia cricketers, to put it mildly, stinks. union is holding its own meetings selections for the racing at Clair- It is too sloppy for an inter­ to deal with the matter and that a wood on Saturday: r p u E success of the Australians I Transvaal is unquestionably the national side; their throw-ins, special general meeting will be held First Race: 1. Panata Shiels; 2. ^ against the strongest ever | strongest province in Southern though on the whole accurate, do shortly. Fearnix; 3. Occasion. Rhodesian team at Bulawayo made Africa. All critics agreed that this not get to the wicketkeeper quickly “My personal opinion is that Second Race: 1. Chi-Chi; 2. Mistin- their critics think again and to match provides the real test for enough. It must be skipper Craig’s under no circumstances should our guette; 3. Caspian. look for more palatable adjectives the tourists, and is a pointer to number one task to improve this union or its members get mixed up to describe their game. The reason which way the series will go. department. Near perfection is with the appeals which are being Third Race: 1. Hollywood Park; 2. for this is that the critics pre-judged needed to be of assistance to the made . . .” New Dawn; 3. Toscelli. th’s young Australian side. As I STRONG TEAM weak attack. Fourth Race: 1. Exultant; 2. Doctor; said in this column on the arrival SACTU COMMENT 3. Fine Fellow. of the Australians in our country, Transvaal selectors picked the Mr. Moses Mabhida, secretary of strongest team possible. The . .. BUT GOOD BAITING Fifth Race: 1. Kubla Khan; 2. Gis­ all criticism was based on the the local committee of SACTU, borne; 3. Yachtsman. previous showing of the Australians Australians entered the field of play One thing is certain, whatever which called the protest meeting for against England and that of England without their three best batsmen the outcome of this series, the Sunday, in an interview with New Sixth Race: 1. Last Ray; 2. Shaving against South Africa and certainly Neil Harvey (vice-captain), Colin Australians will not be accused of Age said that Mr. Bolton’s circular Cream; 3. Performance. not on the form shown by the MacDonald and Jim Burke, who negative batting as was the case attempted to sabotage the only Seventh Race: 1. Juibail; 2. Honey present tourists. are all on the injured list. with Peter May’s M.C.C. side. efforts being made to mobilise the Down; 3. Gay Gilbert. And the Australians gave Trans­ Non-European workers against the The Australian cricketers play Eighth Race: 1. Mr. Pepys; 2. vaal—and our smug oicket com­ attractive, enterprising cricket. Their Determination. mentators—the shock of their lives. “Since the Determination was an­ March Brown; 3. Matsham. Almost alone among the sports approach to cricket, that of stand­ nounced Mr. Bolton has not Ninth Race: 1. Ikas Ideal; 2. Bere­ THE GREAT writers I said that the Australians ing in front of the wicket not to addressed a single meeting of his nice; 3. St. Lucia. had it in them)—and they proved me defend it but to attack the bowling. workers. The calling of the mass CRISIS AHEAD right! Thanks, hoys. »in plea«> the South African cricket | „eetine' by SACTU forced him to GETTING MARRIED? By Moses Kotane John Waite, the skipper, hav’ng go to his workers for the first time. won the toss, sent the Transvaal to Friday’s Transvaal batting was a “The attitude of the Non-Euro Ask us to print your wedding PRICE 6d. (Postage penny extra) bat. Scotch Taylor and Arthur dull affair. It was not until fifteen pean workers is that the ‘job reser­ cards. We specialise in Tamil and and Tayfield went in to face the attack minutes before the close of play vation’ Determination is a threat to English printing of all descriptions of Meckliff and Davidson. The when the Australian opening bats­ the livelihood of all workers and (Delivered anywhere in the Union.) Transvaal pair made a good open­ men, Grout and Les Favell, got to Mr. Bolton has no right to confine KEENEST PRICES! THE LAW ing stand of 79 before Tayfield was the crease that the whole thing the matter to his office. The secu­ PROMPT SERVICE! caught by MacKay at backward became cricket. The following day, rity of every Non-European worker AND YO U short leg from Davidson’s bowling. Saturday, the two batsmen enter­ has been destroyed by the Determi­ • explaining your rights under Transvaal were all out for 241. tained the crowd to spectacular nation and they are anxious to rally SPEEDY PRINTERS the Law. cricket. to the support of the clothing 54(a) Prince Edward Street BOWLING NOT IMPRESSIVE workers. DURBAN PRICE 1/- During their stay at the crease ‘Mr. Bolton will not prevent this Phone 61755 Make no mistake, this score is these two crowd-pleasers played N .B .: Stamps in lieu of money not a true reflection of the game. every stroke in the book. should be sent to our Johannes­ On ffie contrary, it has shown the burg office. weaknesses on both side and par­ “It is obvious,” said spectator Dr. Rex Tatane, “that these will go Obtainable at all New Age offices: ticularly the tourists. Their bowling out playing a stroke not just at­ BEUVERY SCHEDULES Cape Town; P.O. Box 436. was not impressive. The pace tempting to defend the wicket.” It Johannesburg; P.O. 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