Evening star., 1949-04-10
Foreign Aid
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being part Of what he called a
war program" comprising also
huge sums for the armed forces.
He said he did not oppose aid
for Europe. but insisted it should
be handled by the United Ma
tions. Instead of sponsoring the
recovery program, Mr.. Marcan-
tonic urged, "let us make an effort
to bring our President and Mr.
Stain together"
In an apparent effort to head
off Mr.. Smiths amendment
which leaders predicted would be
defeated soundly.> several sup
sporters. of the bill pointed out
reductions in actual spending
under the program could be left
to the Appropriations Committee
which would consider specific
budget requests later.
Depiores Omission OF China.
The legislation under discus
sion merely authorizes contin-
uance of the program through
June 80, 1850. and sets cost
limits. 1t does not provide any
funds.
Speaking in behalf Of his pro-
posed $500, ,000,00 cut, Mr.. Smith
deplored omission of further aid
for Nationalist China from the
bill.
Russia is engaged in a mad
race to take over Asia without
firing a shot" he declared. Then
like sitting ducks. the Philippines
will fall, Japan and the islands
of the Pacific and perhaps our
own Alaska
He emphasized, however, that
he favored continuance of the
European aid plan.
Mr.. Kee pictured the program
as an effective and relatively
economical bulwark against "a
giant octopus driving toward the
sea, tentacles outstretched."
Women Indorse Measure.
The United States must use all
practicable means to contain the
forces Of communism, he said.
Destiny has thrust our country
into a position of leadership
Representative Vorys. Republican
of Ohio added. I'VE didn't want
it. We want nothing from it
But now that it's a question OF
lead or die. we'll lead"
Representative Fulton. Repub-
lican. Of Pennsylvania said he die
not think the Nation is heading
toward bankruptcy. nor was hi
convinced war with Russia is in.
evitable, because I think time
Is playing in our favor"
Two women members of the
Foreign Affairs Committee addec
their Endorsement Of the legisla.
ton, which had been reported by
the committee with a unanimous
recommendation that 1t pass.
Representative Helen Gahagan
Douglas. Democrat, of California
said the program had been sue
cessful to date and predicted. "by
1852, Europe will cease to be q
patient"
Representative Frances Bolton
Republican, of Ohio. said to halt
the aid now would be akin te
pulling the rug out from under
a child who is learning to walk
SABBATH Fears Rise Of Cartels.
Representative SABBATH, Demo
crat, of Illinois. said he would vote
for the extension, reluctantly, be.
cause the Nation had been com
mitted to it. But. he added, M
feared "undeserving interests" in.
cluding Wall Street elements III
said were bent on rebuilding Ger
man cartels. would be the chie1
beneficiaries.
Changes in the investment guar
anty provisions of the Economic
Cooperation Act of 1948. proposed
in the pending bill. were explained
by Representative Ribicoff, Demo
crat. Of Connecticut.
The authority which expired
April 2 guaranteed the converts.
bility into dollars Of the value o1
investments made in Europe bs
American businessmen under ths
program to q limit Of $500. .o00. 900
Since participating countries wer