Evening star., 1948-07-04

LONDON-Of special interest in view of the
Cominform blast accusing Yugoslavia OF play
ing footy with western powers is Yugoslav-
British softwood agreement expected to be
signed soon Under it YugoSlavia will carry
cut this countrys biggest postwar timber offer.
The two governments have already concluded
a similar deal on hardwoods, Britain will allow
Yugoslavia to spend her timber money any
where in the sterling area for consumer goods
and certain types of capital equipment and
machinery.
Naval Air
The Navy is quietly getting ready to expand
It's air installations Stations selected are ex-
pected to be announced within the next two
weeks. The Navy had asked Congress for
funds to reopen IA closed air stations in addi-
tion Congress granted the funds. but at the
same time suggested the Navy hold back a
little on reopening all IA. The Navy probably
will reopen only few, If any.
ENJOY TO Korea
The State Department is expected to an
nounce soon appointment Of a diplomatic
representative to South Korea He is expected
to 60 to Seoul as soon as the new government
of South Korea has been formed.
Glacier Chaser
SYDNEY, Nova Scotia.-Comdr. Donald B.
Macmillan, 75-year-old explorer, will seek new
facts about the glaciers along the east coast of
Baf1in Land, big island between Canada and
Greenland. He is leading an expedition in
cluding his wife and IA United States college
students.
Jet Power
Navy fighters, North American FL "Furies,"
will be flown this year in the jet division of the
Bendix cross-country race, opening day feature
of the national air races. Air Force jets few
in the two previous races
Ne,O Dominion?
LONDON.-The self-governing colony Of
Southern Rhodesia, in Africa, soon will ask
Britain for dominion status.
B-36 Cross.Connfry
The B-36 may make its first cross-country
trip to help celebrate the opening of Idlewild
New York's giant new air terminal, the end
of this month The Navy may send its largest
plane, the xR-6o with capacity of 1s6 pas
sengers
Beuin's Future
is expected to accept the offer Of new seat in
Commons from safe" Labor district. This
would set at rest rumors that he may retire
or be kicked upstairs to the House of Lords
His present constituency is being redstricted
Airmai
Without fanfare. Canada has begun carrying
by air all frst-class mail weighing less than
an ounce. The idea has been discussed over
q long period in this country and recon-
mended by two major inquiry boards.
WheeIs Within Wheels
LONDON.-The Warsaw communique by
Russia and seven satellite states is privately
analyzed by British officials as part genuine.
part propaganda" 1t contained an implied
call for new Big -Four talks on Germany, and
the officials say this was extremely clever"
because France wants such talks. too. Thus
1t might tend to split France and the Anglo
American governments.
Canadian Tefs
Canada would like to make war service pay
ments to about 1900 Americans who served
in the Dominion forces but who cannot be
located Recipients must reside in Canada.
Nonresidents may use the money only for
Canadian veterans insurance.
Political Fame
Ten days ago Senator Taft, Republican, OF
Ohio needed bodyguards to push his way
through mobs Of COP convention delegates,