Evening star., 1949-06-06
u. 5. 10 Press Liberty
For World, President
Tells Marshall Dinner

The world was on notice once
more today that this Nation pro-
poses to employ its strength and
resources" to promote freedom
peace and prosperity.
This promise came anew last
night from President Truman as
he joined representatives Of the
l6 countries linked together In
the Marshall Plan to honor the
architect of that rehabilitation
venture, Gen. George c. Marshall
wartime Army chief of staff and
later Secretary of State.
The occasion was a dinner at
the Carlton Hotel marking the
second anniversary OF the pro-
mitigation Of the Marshall Plan
doctrine by the soldier statesman
in an historic speech at Harvard
University. The Marshall Plan
nations were host.
Responding to tributes from
the diners, Gen Marshall urged
that the North Atlantic Pact be
put into effect promptly, stressing
that the economic recovery pro-
gram which bears his name is
mot enough" to assure the future
security of Western Europe.
High Praise Paid Him.
The President promised that
this Nation will follow through in
its efforts for world peace as he
lauded Gen. Marshall's accom-
plishments, characterizing him as
Soldier and patriot" and "one OF
the greatest Americans OF all
time"
1.-The Nations represented here
owe as much to Gen. Marshall In
war and peace as they owe to any
man in the world" the President
said of his one-time aide, who now
is in retirement at Leesburg. Va.
Praising Gen. Marshall's VIC
torious war strategy, the President
said he believes, however. that
the gray-haired veteran will be
best remembered for his peace
time endeavorS.
Under the European Recovery
Program, Mr.. Truman continued
'the spirit of self-reliance and
democracy is resurgent." He eau
toned, however, that no nation
can afford to relax it's efforts.
1.-The United States" he said
"will continue to dedicate its
strength and resources to the
building of a peaceful and pros
porous world. We will do so in the
spirit SO we'll exemplified by this
great American we are honoring
here tonight"
Security Feeling Stressed.
Gen. Marshall told his we'll
wishers that "a feeling of security
is essential to the future of Europe
and the world. Improved economy
helps tremendously to that end
but In the light of conditions as
they exist today, that alone Is
not enough.
THE North Atlantic Pact is sig
nificant to the future steps that
are necessary to a restored
Europe"
In a plain reference to the
Russian situation, Gen. Marshal
said 1t was "a matter of serious
regret" that some of the nations
of Europe did not join the re-
covery program. At least in some
instances, he amplifled, their
people evidently desired to do so
but arbitrary rulers" decreeo
otherwise.
wilhelm Munthe de Morgen-
stierne, the Norwegian ambassa-
dor and dean of the Washington
diplomatic corps, said the Euro
pean Recovery Program was a
decisive factor lat one of the
fateful crossroads of human
destinies."
He recalled that some coun-
tries in Europe" turned down the
plan and certain groups" In
countries which Joined it did
everything in their power to sab
otage and undermine" it and thus
made it a factor in the "cold war;
The Truman doctrine and the
Marshall Plan, he said, saved the
free world"
Paul G. Hoffman, administrator
of the Economic Cooperation
Administration, which administers
the Marshall Plan, said the
agency's efforts have been con-
centrated wholly on helping Euro
pean partners battle against
hunger, poverty, desperation and
chaos" and on restoring condi-
tions under which people may
live "in decency, dignity and free
dom"
Gen. Marshall, he said, will live
forever in the hearts of men,"
Greek Acknowledges Aid.
The Greek Ambassador, Vassili
G. Dendramis. reminded the din
ner guests that two months before
Gen. Marshall's speech the Tru-
man doctrine enabled my long
suffering country to stay outside
the iron curtain"
Without the Truman doctrine
and the Marshall Plan, he said,
"Greece would long ago have
shared the fate of all the un-
fortunate countries in the Soviet
orbit and I myself would not have
had the honor to be present to-
night to address these few words
to you."
French Ambassador Henri Bon
net said Gen. Marshall set q
major landmark in contemporary
history and pointed out the way
of the future" France. he said
is now rebuilding the foundation