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Show W Strange Story Of 30 r 'Un-Peopl- In e' over Hainan Island in 1965. Presumably convicted of spying and may be held in a military prison near Canton. But this cannot be confirmed. 30 Lt. Robert J. Flynn of the U.S. Navy. Captured in 1967 when his plane was downed over Kwangsi Province near North Vietnam. Flynn also may be held in Canton, or may be in Nanning, capital of Kwangsi Province. There may be more Americans captive in China. persons accident and some by de who. some by and went into Communist China signout. come havent for have been sentenced Some Some am under house arrest crimes. reasons. Some merely are lor obscure listed as missing. But all of them, at least those still living, exist in a void. With the other countries, Belgium and Japan excluded, the situation gets confused and vague. Belgiums man behind the Bamboo Curtain is Frans Van Roosbroeck. He was taken into custody in June in Shanghai, where he had for 15 years been a hostage. It is not clear what the differand hostage ence between custody By taking away all the things these been used to, the Chinese persons had them. have Most, if not all, of them have little communication with their captors. They have even less freedom of movement, being kept for years in the same small rooms with tie same starkly plain decor, for many, reading matter has been restricted to a language they do not unders- is. Prominent among the in China are, from left, Hugh F. Redmond of New York, U.S. Air Force Richard G. Fecteau of Lynn, Mass., and Catholic Bishop James Walsh. Capt. Philip Smith, "un-peopl- e" tand. Perhaps the of the best-know- n current square In his house. FYom Nov. 3, 1967, he was transferred to a room about 12 feet squarp and is still there. Some of his windows were boarded up this May and cannot be opened, and he had no proper fan this summer. It has been very hot. The door of his room is open all day except when he is asleep or during meals. Recently, because it has bean cold, he has asked for his door to be closed, but has had no reply. He has retained his domestic staff and has no real complaint on cothes or diet He is desperately short of reading matter. It seems that earlier this year is Anthony Grey, correspondent of Reuters News Agency house arrest 17 who was put under months ago, apparently in retaliation for the imprisonment of Chinese newsmen in Hong Kong. How is he living? British Foreign Office report of a meeting Grey had with the head of the British Peking mission, Percy Cradock, A said: He appeared in reasonable physical shape so far as could be determined. He did not look thin, but he was pale and suffering from a head cold. He said that he had had chest pains he had been able to go upstairs from time to time to fetch his books, but since August he has been told he must ask for the books and list the titles he wants. Since he does not remember the titles, he has had no new books. He is allowed the Peoples Daily (official Communist newspaper) but can only read one or two Chinese characters. He does get the Peking Review, an English language monthly. He is allowed to write a letter to his mother and his girl friend each month. These letters are kept by the Chinese News Department for a month before being mailed . . ." The release of Grey, and certain others seems to hinge on the reciprocal release in Hong Kong of the Chinese. And might have bronchitis. Grey nsked for an but was told this was unnecess- ary4 $ S y 1 (1968) for the past three or four months. He had asked for a doctor on Nov. 13 and the doctor examined him with a stethoscope and gave him some medicine and said he ' even if the Chinese were released,' there is no guarantee Grey would be freed and there is absolutely uothing-Britaicould do if the Chinese failed to keep any promise. In addition to Grey, there are 12 other ' in China who are either unac-- . counted for or cannot leave. Known prisoners from other countries include thirteen Japanese, six Ameri- cans, two West Germans, one Italian and one Belgian. The way in which a person can be in favor with the Chinese one day ar.d suddenly disappear the next is graphically illustrated by the case of Briton Eric Gordon and his family. Gordon, a journalist, was In China voluntarily and working with the Foreign Language Press, a Peking company which puts out, among other thing?, English versions of the "Thoughts of Mao. , Gordon seemingly was happy with his Stay in Qiina. IDs wife liked the country, too. And his son, Kim, 12, became almost sinofied. A picture appeared in a British newspaper showing Kim sitting inside a home in the Chinese capital, grinning as he played chess with some Chinese friends. On his head at a jaunty angle was a Chinese soldiers cap. The Gordon family were given freedom to go where they liked in Peking. He continues to have two spells of exercise In the courtyard every day. As regards mental condition, he was obviously agitated at seeing us and, as under consideramight be expected, w ble general nervous strain as a result of his long solitary confinement He said that at first after the Red Guards gained entry to his home in August 1907, he had been confined to a room eight feet ;1 YOUR HEALTH By M. DE MAR TEUSCHER Deseret News Political Editor Follow 'Shots' C THOSTESON, M.D. in honed days a needles one away after a single use. This way one is assured of a very sharp needle every time, the syringe in addition to assurance that and needle are absolutely the governor could have been right, had it not been for the lengthy Kennecott Copper strike, which had an adverse effect on the states economy. This is the type of situation for which no governor or Legislature can make adequate provisions. Now the situation is that the governor, to meet rising costs of state government, is proposing a boost in sales tax, a sizeable hike in cigarette taxes and a sliding scale revision, based on production, in the mine occupation levy. session. LSfL Mr. Tense her circum- stances, give both the public schools and the institutions of higher education mime money than was recommended by the Democratic governor. This they did. There is every indication to believe that Gov. Rampton, up until the past year, had no intention of asking the 1969 Legislature for any sizeable tax increase. In his first year in office, the governor asked for and received major tax increases from the Democratic-controlle- d 1965 Legislature. At that time, he indicated his belief that there would need be no more increases for the next two bienniums at least, and possibly longer. One result of this will be that the govwhich hit an all-tihigh during the 1968 election campaign, will probably dip somewhat in the com- fiscal I suspect that the sterilization prootends to dull them somewhat, too. and syringes are available In a disposable type at a cost (about a dime) that is low enough so It is practicable to throw that There were none. The Republican leaders of the last session were determined to, if possible under the Answer; One important consideration to be sure to use a sharp needle as I needle is reused, it can become duller, Such needles can and should be It might have been that were dedicated to the that proposition there would be no major tax boosts h to keep them sharp, but these new element has been added . Rampton Some folks say they can, while others ay there isnt any way to tell whether tte injection wall cause a black spot Mrs. F.M. fs POLITICAL SCENE Two years ago, in the 1967 legislative session, both the Republican leadership of the Legislature and Gov. Calvin L. Dear Dr. Thosteeon: Would you discuss flu shots, hormone injections, etc.? Should a doctor or experienced nurse be ble to give an injection without making a black, bruised spot? and s at Hong Kong, That was 14 months ago. They have not been seen or heard from since. There has been no word of charges, no indication where they might be. Just silence. The Americans believed held In China are: James E. Walsh, 78, of Cumberland, Md. Convicted as a spy in 1958 in Shanghai and held there ever since. Placed in a prison hospital while serving his term. Hugh F. Redomond, 48, of New York. Imprisoned in Shanghai Arrested in April, 1951, while engaged in import-expo- rt business, convicted of being a spy and sentenced to life in 1954. John T. Bowney, 38, of New Britain, Conn., and Richard G. Fecteau, of Lynn, Mass. Both arrested in November, 1952, when their plane was downed over Manchuria during the Korean war. Downey received a life sentence and Fecteau got 20 years. Charge: Spying while civilian employes of the American Army. Capt. Philip Smith, of the UJ2. Air Force. Captured when hia plane went Coming: 'Inevitable Tax Boost Bruised Spots By GEORGE For three years, they had a pleasant time. Then the Gordons contract was up and they made plans to return home, sending a letter to their parents in Eng- land accompanied by a snapshot of dOn and his son outside a Peking pagoda aid adding the family hoped to get a ' ernors popularity, ing months. Another result will be that if the GOP leadership in the 1969 session again wishes to go beyond the governors recommendations in the level of state support to public schools and higher education, they may also have to go above the governors recommendations for tax increases. Last session, the GOP lawmakers offset some of their education increases by decreasing budgets of some state depart- - ment. The Republican leadership has the feeling that some departmental cuts can also be made this year. But they do not have as much leeway as they did in 1967, mostly because the long copper industry strike forced the governor into a four per cent cutback in state spending in many departments during the current biennium. And there Is little indication that the Republican leadership is Interested in going beyond the executive recommendations in the field of tax increases. The legislative leaders do plan to hold the line on state spending as much as possible. But hopes that a budget may be presented this year with only minimal tax revision have pretty well faded in face of spending requests. One complicating factor is the feeling of most legislators that tax adjustments must be made this session since they are budget sessions precluded in the authorized by the veto's last fall Sen. Wallace H. Gardner, Fork, has announced he will seek a ruling from the attorney general as ' to whether tie Legislature can change taxes in budget sessions. Meanwhile, neither the governor nor the members of the Legislature feel happy about a tax hike. Neither wanted it, but it seems inevitable. y sterile. Pianists Will Highlight Concerts A very sharp needle is less likely to cause a dark area, but remember that 6ome people bruise very easily, others do not. Sometimes the needle will damage a tiny capillary just below the skin surface; there is no way to avoid this happening at times. MUSICAL WHIRL By HAROLD LUNDSTROM Deseret News Music Editor Utahns two favorite pianists Further, injections given just under Gladys Gladstone, who was born in New York but has long since been one of the skin are more likely to cause discoloUtah's top artistic assets, and Grant ration than those given deep in the muscle and not much can be done about it Johannesen, who was born In Salt Lake since some injections are intended to be City but has long been an International will be heard fat town tills given just one way and not the other. celebrity needle (when a rather large amount of material has to be Injected) obviously is more likely to cause discoloration than a fine needle. A S. large-bor- e But the fact remains that It Is impossible to predict who may get a discolored spot or when. ' M $ it What cauiN betanc" trouble? What can ba on a correct or overcome It? Dr. Tboeteaon'e booMrt, "Dizzy Spall," dlicusstt low of balance, vartloo and nauwa, Manlaraa dltaaw and ebrrinttiltia. For a copy of the booklet write to Of- - Thostajofl. the Derarat News, p.O. Bon 1257, Salt Lake City, Utah atilt encloilng IS cant In aotn and a Ions, aelf imdrtued. tramped envelope. Or Thmteaon welcome ell reader mill, but feerrta that, due to tht tremendou volume canty, he unable to answer Individual lettars Hi Readere' questions are Incorporated Ne column whenever possible. week. Miss Gladstone will be ths featured soloist with the Utah Symphony Orchestra and Ardean Watts In its second Festival of Contemporary Music Li Kingsbury Hall Thursday (23) and Friday (24). The Festivals of Contemporary Music are sponsored by the University of Utah. Miss Gladstone will play Alexei Haieff's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. Mr. e Haieff is completing a year as at the University of Utah. Grant, who played his 25th anniversary concert In New Yorks Carnegie Hall last night, will fly out to a benefit concert for the Utah Heart Association in which he will play Grieg's "Concerto for composer-In-restdenc- Miss Gladstone Piano and Orchestra with the Utah Symphony Orchestra and Maurice Abra-vane-l. Grant, who has been the nest soloh-- t in performances of the Grieg ebneerto nt the annual Grieg Festivals fas slo, Norway, gave an unusually 'outstanding performance of the Grieg concerto at the November 30 subscription concert of tlie Utah Symphony and Mr. Abravanel by Briekman the small society YloWV&fc HOW ITUEPMALFEvteB TemzWlLLmP? TiJE U$U AL WITHTH5 STAbWP iOFVOlE tft. i fc. MliMAniR Mr. Johsnneseo a - DELAYED PRAISE While I was with the Tabernacle Choir at the Inauguration Ceremonies last weekend, the annual Spotlight Youth Concert was presented in the Tabernacle. A knowledgeable Deseret News colleague, Keith Bur-is- , who once was the choral director at Cedar City High School, attended the concert, and here are some of his observations: Perhaps the highest calling of man is to shape the destiny of youth, and few people in Utah have done more than Maurice Abravanel, conductor of the Utah Symphony, in Inviting youth to perform in concert Last Saturday, 435 student? from Roy, Highland, Hillcrest, and Bonneville High Schools, put forth one of the outstanding efforts of this or any other concert season to provide a Salt Lake Tabernacle audience with a tremendous musical thrill. The Utah Symphony has made it a tradition to invite students from throughout Utah to perform in concert, and there is no doubt the practice has added greatly to tlie fives of these outstanding youngsters. In the two works performed by the combined choirs, the Faure Requiem and the Francis Poulenc Gloria for soprano, chorus and orchestra, the intonation, balance and intensity were almost overwhelming. It is rare that high school choirs achieve what professional choral men refer to as subjective tone, but it was there In this performance. One must give credit to Joseph H. Graves, Bonneville; Paul G. Christensen, Highland; Leo Dean, Hillcrest, and Sterling J. Morris and S. Gordon Jessop, Roy, for their detailed preparation and instruction. It became obvious early In the Requiem that the students were excited about singing with the Utah Symphony, and Just as obvious that Mr. Abravanel was having the time of his lift in conducting the responsive group. Van Roosbroeck in 1952 went to China to liquidate the subsidiary of the Banque Beige Pour Letranger. He never got an exit visa. Then he was held for personal activities. The 13 Japanese either are under arrest or missing. Most of them are businessmen. The Japanese government has said in Tokyo that it has tried to get them released, so far without success. The Japanese Cultural Affairs Bureau declined to discuss the matter further and other officials even refused to disclose the names. The matter Is regarded in Tokyo as very delicate because it not only involves the fate of the 13 persons, but also affects trade relations between Japan and China. The West German Foreign Office will say nothing about its two nationals held in China except We only know what we have read in newspapers. What they read in newspapers was that two Germans, listed only as Van Xylander and Iffert, the former a businessman and the latter a German who has lived for many years in China, are missing. The chances of those held ever winning freedom depend on Chinese whim, and long negotiations. As Chairman Mao ("Quotations from Chairman Mao) said on Oct 17, 1915: "In this world, tilings are complicated and decided by many factors. We should look at problems from different aspects, POt one." from NEWS, 23 Thursday, January 23, 1969 down the are approximately DESERET Red China By GORDON A SLESSOR United Press International LONDON Someone once called them They (fit MERRY-GO-ROUN- D Nixon's Great Challenge To Secure Peace By DREW PEARSON and JACK ANDERSON WASHINGTON Richard Nixon, who took the oath of office with his hand on Isaiah 2, 4, proclaiming that nations should "beat their swords into plowshares, now faces tremendous opportunities and tremendous problems in achieving that goal. As reported in an earlier column, Lyndon B. Johnson had taken important steps toward an early peace in Vietnam and a long range peace with Soviet Russia. He had even discussed with the Russians a peaceful formula for American resumption of relations with Communist Cuba, and received peace overtures from Moscow regarding the dynamite-laden Near East. The outcome of all of these will depend largely on whether the new President is able to retain the long range cooperation of the other super nuclear power Soviet Russia. Even peace in Viet-nawill depend on hew much Soviet Russia pressures Ho Chi Minh. During the Johnson administration, Russia is reported to have curtailed the shipment of missiles, and was sending agriculture experts to North Vietnam Instead. OUR MAN JONES Look Back At Some Old Friends So the big question is: Will the Communist world do business with Nixon? The answer, in my opinion, is that it will. The Communist press is significantly silent about President Nixon. In contrast to the West European press which has been more critical than American Democratic newspapers, the Russian press has been noncommittal Since this is a government - controlled press, lt means that the Sovet Union is waiting to give Nixon a chance. If he pushes ratification of the treaty to stop the spread of nuclear weapons it will be a sign that the new President wants to cooperate. If he also accepts the Russian overtures for discussions of peace in the Near East, lt will be a further sign. Both are Important, for there are mixed views In the Kremlin over Nixon. Spartak Beglov, leading Soviet foreign affairs commentator, has written a column stating that he differed with Russians who were critical of Henry Kissingers appointment as Nixon's No. 1 foreign affairs adviser. This is an unusual public admission of private disagreement in Moscow. t M By HARRY JONES Age is really just a matter of the mind. You are only as old as you feel or as young . . . Saturday 21 and Monday 103! ... It Is being proven up at the University of Utah, not in some science class, but at the Pioneer Memorial Theatre. Patrons of the place are getting a few extra laughs at the latest production, The Boy Friend. The action is laid in that swinging era of the fiist the noisy twenties. mini-skirt- And as a gimmick, Dick Martin of the theatre staff rounded up some early Who are they? boyish pictures of a few of our favorite Valley of Salters. He hung them up in the lobby next to recent photos of them. Some of the notables havent changed much . . . some you wouldnt believe! Take a tured here. guess at the two people picWho are they? There are two pictures , , , young and older of James G P.etcher. As a boy he looked the type . , , the kind yon would like os your block , a5 your paper boy. ... Robert Wilson, professor of theater, looked a lot more studious . . . favorable to study . . . than he does now. He has a mustache that he didnt have then. But he has less hair on his head. Dick couldnt get a picture of Sen. Wallace Bennett, but Ive seen one. He had as much hair when he was born as he has now. There Is a picture of Sen. Frank E. Moss when he was pushing 10 or 1L The picture looks like he is sizing you up for a game of marbles. He was chubbier then, unless he was just bundled up for the winter. Brack Lees younger Shoto was taken when he was in his 20s. He looked like he should be in military school. His son Jim looks like a chip off the old block . . , sliced from the ham. Joseph Catmull, professor of speech, once had very beautiful curly hair parted on the side. Now he parts it in the middle . . . quite a wide part. H.E.D. Redford, professor of theater, still has a lot of thick hair. But you should see the picture when he Was a kid. He may have been the first hippie! Anyway, the young man in the bow tie above is none other than the honorable J. Bracken Lee. The kid with the frown is Ted Moss. rap Oj i i V The big question, therefore, Is; How far can the new Quaker President go in carrying out the chief tenet of his faith-pe- ace; and hew much will the Russians help him? We have already reported that leaders of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), of which Nixon was born a were rebuffed when they member, sought to confer with him regarding the religious duties of his office. We already know that such Russian leaders as Khrushchev and Foreign Minister Gromyko were not happy with Nixons views or conduct either when he was vice president or before. i Wit's End I dont have to ask you who the kid In the cap is above. They wouldnt let Howard Pearson drive then, either! ummuuiummininmmiiiimmiiiBmmmmmimiiiiunnmib BIG TALK "Just got my 1969 auto license sticker, and I think I'm stuck with something that won't stick!" . from photo taken by Lionel V. McNttiy for tt Ddaerdt Newt' popular daily Baby Birthday laaturp. wiimiiiimiinimtiiiuiiiiiiitiiNiiiiiiiiiii'.iiiiiimiiiitiiiiiinitiiimne A ( |