"Pure Europeans"
Hongkong, June 12, The Hongkong. military authorities announced today that all British res sidents "of pure European descent" between the ages of 21 and 38 are eligible for enlistment in the regular British Army for the duration of the wat. The enlistment of these Britons will begin after June 17.
"Service in the first Instance wilt be at Hongkong." the announcement said, "but the "Inter disposition of these new troops cannot - be guaranteed."
The military statement said the rates for monthly payment and marriage allowances for these troops will be the same as given to regular soldiers—United Press,
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