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THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1948. WANT AD SERVICE CALL 52977 TWO Maritime Group Plans New Type Freighter PORTLAND, Nov. 14 (UP), ADM. SMITH arrived for a hlllppinQ Consulate 1 Vice Adm.

W. W. Smith, chair-! meeting with the Pacific North man of the U. S. maritime com-west Trade Association slated to- a arm mission, said tonight plans com- morrow.

pleted for two successors to the wartime "libecty" freighter would! Largest gold nugget ever found produce a carrier capable of 20 in California weighed 196 pounds knots. and was worth S43.0Q0. ForrestalTo Resign When Truman Asks BERLIN, Nov. 14 (UP) United States Defense Secretary James V. Forrestal said today he has informed President Trumaa he will resign at a date to be determined by the President Commenting on reports that ht intends to resign shortly, Forrestal said, '-that is a matter to By FOIUT NATO TEIIO The new Philippine consulate-general office building.

2433 Nuuanu was opened formally, to the public Sunday afternoon as reprcntathes of the various consular corps, the armed i services, the government and business Mere received at a reception by Consul-general and Mrs. Modesto 'R. Farolan with the assistance of members of the Phil- guests were guided through the ippine consular staff and local arious rooms. Most outstanding Filipino service organization. these were he intricate hand.

-Sn carved dining room set of Spanish THE TKO-STORY, 40-year-old antique desin in black finisph the edifice which was originally bunt; massive executive desk set of by tne German; government was; philippine narra hardwood and aecorated beautifully for the oc-ifa ratlan furniture. Oil paint-casion which was coincident with ings 0f President Quirino and the o8th birthday jmniversarjr of Farolan drawn by Fernando Amor- be determined by the President. "I have informed him I will be unable to remain throughout his entire administration." 1 i fresioent tipuiio viuiuno anu the most noted vf Filinino t-v T-i of commemoration artists, were among Commonwealth Day treasures adorning the the art walls. TO mm i vta 1 1 IjU nHii -'ii T'-ln-nr riij urtaiMBMaif Jm far--v-vr OFFICIAL OPENING of the new consulate building came as the realization of a dream envisioned by Farolan soci 'after his arrival here to assume his post in the late The spacious grounds, dotted with stately palms and tropical shade trees provided an appropriate setting for the event as guests paid their respects to representatives of the Philippine republic. Refreshments were served by Filipino ladies gowned in colorful costumes while soft music played during the calling hours.

THE HUGE colonnaded, green and white structure which will serve both as office and official consular residence stands in over 1946. 1 He observed that although Filipinos constituted the largest for eign element in the Territory they had not yet achieved the prestige and power to which their number and position entitled them. This. CONSULS DRINK A TOAST Members of Hawaii's diplomatic fraternity were on hand at the formal opening Sunday of the new Philippine consulate, and participated in a toast to the president of the Philippines. At left are the host and hostess, Consul General and Mrs.

Modesto Farolan. At right are Lionel H. Whittall, British consul; C. Arthur Mackintosh, consul of The Netherlands; and Tons Lao, Chinese consul. (Advertiser photo) he learned stemmed from lack of coordinated efforts among them.

an acre and a quarter of well-kept lawns and shrubbery. The lower Other national groups had erected floor of the mansion will serve as officially was launched on the an school buildings and worthwhile institutions as a result of their col -ir 111 -rv, 6 business space for the consular, technical and clerical staffs of the Gregoria A. Labrador, first vice president; Valentin S. Galang, second vice president; Aurelio M. niversary of Victory Day of the same year and thus was born the FORRESTAL, on a flying inspection trip of western European defenses, estimated the airlift over the Berlin blockade is costing upwards of $100,000,000 a yearv Ue'praised Gen.

Lucius D. Clay, American commander in Germany, for iis job in directing the airlift and meeting the Berlin crisis. He termed the airlift a good investment for peace. Forrestal held a press conference at the airport before taking off for Frankfurt with Clay. He left Washington last week for Paris and conferred with government leaders there and in London before arriving here.

He spent 17 hours in Berlin. HE he had no plans for meeting Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery, chief of staff of the western European union, but added that he may see the British war leader before returning the U. S. within a few days. He refused to comment on whether America will provide arms and ammunition for western Europe! armies.

Last night Forrestal dined privately with Clay, U. S. ambassador to Russia, Walter Bedell Smith and Clay's political adviser, Robert Murphy. FORRESTAL said Washington now is studying plans to reinforce the airlift's C-54 skymasterg with new type transport planes. However, he said no definite decision had been made.

The airlift, he said, is an historical development in the use of air transport. He told Frankfurt newsmen he came to Europe "because I always wanted to see the airlift and wanted a general impression of the situation in Europe." lective energies. On the occasion of the first an Philippine Memorial Foundation Ujuitoriano, secretary; Petronilo G. consulate-general, and the upper floor will provide living quarters for the consul-general and his family. Products of Philippine craftsmanship were much in evidence as problem of housing ior the consul-general and the consulate.

"HEREAFTER. MY successors should be assured of proper accommodation and comfort. I consider the permanent establishment of the offices and consular residence in the new building the last important achievement of my administration as consul-general." OVER A YEAR -LATER the Foundation had made sufficient headway to be able to purchase the Dulay, treasurer; Rufo Z. Alham-bra, Justo de la Cruz, Lt. Roland D.

Sagum and Ricardo Labez, members. IX COMMENTING on the purchase of the property, Farolan said, "I am happy to have been largely instrumental in both the niversary of Philippine independence, Judy 4, 1947, Farolan proposed a project to acquire through pooling of resources a building which would serve as a permanent living memorial to the industry of Filipinos in the territory. OTHER considerations which justified the plan were the housing of Filipino community activities, businesses and Philippine government offices. The project Unwanted Hair Nuuanu avenue structure. The building which was purchased only recently is now leased to the Philippine government for $600 per month rental.

Farolan, the guiding spirit of the Foundation, is elso president of its Board of Directors. Other members of the board are organization of ti Philippine Memorial Foundation and in the acquisition of the building for the exclusive use" of the Philippine TSETSE MENACE WEAKENS Science has early solved the tsetse fly problem by discovering means of making human beings and animals resistant to the disease, L. Bevan, veterinary research authority, told the Wild Life Protection Society of Southern Rhodesia, at Salisbury. This would mean that 3,500,000 square miles of potentially rich country in tropical and sub-tropical Africa could be developed to raise food for a hungry world, he said. consulate-general.

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