Hong Kong Appears as Fleet Passes to Stanley Bay
Aboard HMS Duke of York, Boyle describes Hong Kong approaching Taihong Channel. The British Pacific Fleet flagship sails past green islands toward Lowering Mong Kong, with Stanley Bay’s history of internment and colonial origins noted. He contrasts gulls absent in harbor with scavenging boat people.
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Victoria
Victoria Harbor
Kowloon Settlement
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Garbage Their Wages Revealed On Hong Kong Visit
In Hong Kong harbor the British fleet anchors as crowds cheer and a mist veils Victoria and Kowloon. sampans drift alongside the battleship with Chinese women aboard on a red banner party boat. They pass to collect garbage from the ship, paid as their wages in an old local custom.
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Propose Exemption Of Vets From Hatch Act
Senator Elmer Thomas introduces legislation to exempt veterans of all wars from the Hatch Act. He says strict interpretation would bar veterans drawing any government income including disability compensation from participating in political activities or even discussing government policies. The act targets government employees.
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