"Ladies of Similar Status''

In November two of the most photographed beauties of Britain, Lady Louis Mountbatten and the Marchioness of Milford Haven, great & good friends of Edward of Wales, descended upon the Kingdom of Irak in search of desert thrills. White-chinned King Feisal gave a dinner in their honor, whereupon the noble ladies announced that they were going out into the Persian desert "with only the clothes we stand in and one change as well as a light tent and two sleeping bags." Added the Marchioness:

"If you don't hear from us after three months you will know that bandits have got us."

Bandit fears and hopes have not materialized as yet but the noble ladies' passing left a deep impression on King Feisal. Last week Paul Knabenshue, U. S. Minister to Irak, forwarded to Washington a copy of His Majesty's latest police regulations. Excerpts:

''European and American ladies and ladies of similar national and social status must acquire residence permits for all Irak cities other than Bagdad, Basra and Mosul."

Ladies wishing to travel unaccompanied outside the three exempted cities must. obtain special permission, and travel only between sunrise and sunset.

"Ordinarily a European or American lady should be accompanied by a European, American, or member of a similar national and social status of the male sex. ...

"Caution is advised against camping out at night."

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