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Mar. 27 London Pavement Artist sends a reply to Moscow. He did not like the Russian description of Himself.: London pavement artist Harlice Moreley- sent a strongly worded reply to Moscow recently. In a Broadcast from Moscow - two Russian students - Georgi Ostroumov and Igor Kobzev spoke pityingly of the London Povement artist - describing the scene in Trafalgar Square the said Suddenly a sad sight struck the hearts of all of us - on the pavement - where the walker throwd the butt of his cigarette or cigar under the very feet of the passer-by is crouching - a not too-young man, worklegs artist. In the hat by his side you can see a few coppers. It is terrible to think that in a few hours, rain will wash away his artistic work'. They said that the asked the artist to tell them something of himself - and he said What is there to tell? - I have no work. If you like pictures you are welcome to photograph them, but don't forget to pay a shilling'. Harlice Morley admitted that he did say some of these things 9 but declared that most of the remarks made by the Russians was just contemptous nonsense - and he sent a telegram to Moscow - telling them so, Photo shows Harlice Morley at work on the pavement in Trafalgar Square - he sent a telegram to Moscow

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