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Evening star., 1954-01-12
Picnic Card Author Hits
Postal Ban, Quits Fight
BY the Associoted Press

The attorney for Cowboy
Pink Williams said yesterday
the Post Office Department ruled
against his clients invitation to
a public kicking" for disgrun-
tied Eisenhower supporters "be-
cause of the political angle" )"
But he added the cost probably
would be too high to pursue the
matter further.
Mr.. Williams, 62, a Caddo,
(Okla.) barber, faces possible
curtailment of his use of the
mails on the ground that the
invitations he sent out last fall
were filthy and indecent" With
cattle prices declining at the
time, Mr.. Williams invited cat
tlemen who had voted for Presi-
dent Eisenhower to attend the
mythical picnic with free kick
ing and "all the crow they can
eat"
Attorney James o. Braly of
Durant, Okla. said hundreds
of these cases are considered by
the department every year. but
only a few are prosecuted. Yet
because of the political angle,
he (Williams) was apenalized." I"
Evening star., 1954-01-12
7O-Mon Crew Used
In Radio eIecosts
From White House
BY the Assoeiated Press

Handling a White House
broadcast isn't like it used to be.
TeleviSion station WNBW
(NBC), reporting today on Presi-
dent Eisenhower'S 10 = minute
radio-telecast to the Nation a
week ago, said in pre-TV days a
White House broadcast needed
only two men besides the Presi-
dent: A technician and an an
nouncer.
Last Monday, WNBW said. it
used:
A network director, a techni-
cal director. an, audio engineer
to control the microphone pick
up. a second audio man to feed
the sound to the radio networks.
an associate director to cue the
President, three cameramen. a
lighting man and an announcer.
Evening star., 1954-01-12
Presidency Of U. 5.
Is han-KiIIing Job,
Truman Declares
BY she Associo,ed p,sss

NEW YORK. Jan. 12.-fIarry
Truman, who knows how tough
that job can be, says you will
never hear me attack the man
who holds that Office. /"
He has troubles enough with
out former President criticiz-
ing him." Mr.. Truman told a
luncheon meeting Of the Radio
and Television Executives So
ciety yesterday. "It's a man.
killing lob"
At the end of his speech,
Mr.. Truman tackled number
OF written questions passed up
to him from the audience. Among
the questions and his answers:
Question: What are your plans
for future activities?
Answer: 1--WE had every Job
politically from precinct to White
House. Now I want to show my
gratitude for the honors given
me by the people,"
Not an Economist.
@. What is your opinion of
present economic trends?
A. Il am not an economist.
I am a public relations mana
politician, in other words, and
I can't give you an answer on
that"
@. Should the White House
press conferences be televised?
A. II think that's up to the
President of the United States"
He said he thought television
"can be the greatest educational
asset the country and the world
can have" that radio and tele-
vision did "a wonderful job" in
covering the 1852 elections, and
added:
Il hope to goodness television
and radio broadcasting will never
become a mud-slinging organiza-
ton and I don't think it will"
Halls Atomic Age.
In his talk, Mr.. Truman said
the opening of the atomic age
promised such great improve
mentS in peoples welfare that
"our children will no doubt bless
us for breaking the atom"
He added that unless atomic
power is used for good purposes,
I'VE will be faced with utter
destruction" He said there is
no reason nations can't solve
their differences by negotiation
and put this atomic vision to
work"
Evening star., 1954-01-12

ment with his successor, has
felt 1t best not to accept my
offer. ] turn now to the National
Assembly. the sovereign judge.
IF you believe that the gov
ernment is unworthy to rep
resent France, you would be far
more guilty to keep it in power
than it would be to stay on"
The opposition was not slow
to accept the challenge. The
hall emptied slowly as a men,
ber of the tight-packed Com
munist bench mounted the ros-
trum and launched into his
speech. The ideas were familiar
enough: Premier Laniel was a
member of the American-domi-
mated conspiracy to sabotage the
Berlin conference before it be-
gins. The Communist bench
applauded loudly the reference
to Secretary of State Dulles "in-
sulting ultimatum" to France
on the question of ratifying
EDO.
Right Joins Left.
Speakers from the right joined
the attack. Though miles apart
from their Red colleagues on
most matters. the right-wingers
were solid in their fear of a
rearmed Germany and their
scorn of a United Europe.
Out of it all one solid impres-
sion emerged: The French are
looking toward the Berlin con-
ference to produce miracle
They are going to Berlin with
the serious intention of doing
business with the Russians.
The final vote of the session
- hours later - confirmed Mr.
Laniel comfortably ir his role a;
spokesman for this country. But
the implications of the debate
were plain enough. If, as most
W w>stern diplomats suspect. the
Berlin conference produces little
in the way of substantial agree
ment with Russia, the reasons
had better be made abundantly
clear.
Otherwise. the f. ee world will
be ieopardizing the cooperation
of its most powerful ally on the
continent of Europe.
Evening star., 1954-01-12
Moves
CONTINUED From First Page.)

\NOutlAluCu c1OM TuSG ENBCsJ.
statement to make. Slowly M.
Laniel arose from his seat in the
front row of the Assembly to
mount the rostrum. A heavy
set, bushy-haired man whose
every movement betrayed pro-
found fatigue, the French Pre-
mier plunked down his carefully
prepared speech and started to
speak.
Most Listen Carefully.
Parliamentary etiquette, ap-
parently. is universal. The hall
was comfortably filled with dep
uties. And-as in Congress-
number of them were reading
newspapers, writing letters and
whispering to their neighbors.
Most, however, listened carefully
as the Premier warmed to his
theme.
Probably the nearest thing in
American politics to M. Laniel's
| speech would be the Presidents
state-of-the- Union message. 1t
amounted to a review of the ac-
complishments of the govern
ment since Premier Laniel took
over six months ago, sketchy
outline of future plans and a
strong appeal for support.
Even in the press gallery
where M. Laniels oratorical
powers are not highly rated
the speech was considered i'm
preSsive There was a certain
amount of tongue-clucking and
stirring around while the Pre-
mier reviewed the financial and
social accomplishments of his
regime The subject uppermost
in everyone's mind was foreign
policy. and there was an audible
murmur of relief when the
Premier at last turned to it.
Once he reached his point, M
Laniel laid it on the line. The
French government, he de-
clared, is for all gestures OF
peaceful intent by the great
powers. including President Eli
senhower's atomic energy pro-
posal and the Berlin Big -Four
conference. Such things re-
vived the hope of all the people
in a general reconciliation.
But the Berlin meeting meant
no change in the plans that the
Western world has already de-
viSed for its own security.
Puts 1t Up to Assembly.
The windup had a ring of sim
cerity:
The national interest de-
mands that when the. Berlin
conference opens France has a
government which rests solidly
on the Parliament. That is the
reason, and the only reason for
the action which ! have taken
today.
II am ready to withdraw i'm
mediately as have already
offered to do to the President
of the republic. He, in agree
Evening star., 1954-01-12

stances Gen. Eisenhower pro-
posed, probably would bring
some reduction in the supports
under the price of corn. Price
supports on other crops. he
said, might be about as high
as they are now.
Republicans hoped that the
threat of lower prices, however,
would encourage farmers to re-
duce their production of Ger
tain crops, and thus prevent
further surpluses.
But even the mention of f1exi-
BILE price supports-they could
f1ex only downward from pres
ent levelS-aroused some Sena-
tors and Representatives. Pro-
tests came from both political
parties.
Protests Voiced.
House Democratic Leader Ray
burn said, II do not think Con-
gress will give up the 80 per
cent of parity for basic farm
products. Representative Whit
ten. Democrat. of Mississippi
cracked: The Secretary (of
Agricultural is giving cotton
farmers the short end of the
stick" Senator LANCER, Re-
publican. of North Dakota said
Gen. Eisenhower had not carried
out his campaign promises to
farmers.
Chairman Hope Of the House
Agriculture Committee is a fer
vent supporter of high, rigid
supports. but respectfully re-
Trained from speaking bluntly
about Gen. Eisenhower's pro-
posals. Mr.. Hope. however.
pledged extensive" hearings on
the program.
Senator Aiken, Vermont Re-
publican, thought Gen. Eisen-
excellent"
Secretary Benson said, II am
hopeful that most If not all of
the program will be passed" In
an attempt to sell the program
to the public, Secretary Benson
posed for movie cameras. ap-
peared on two radio programs
and one TV show last night, and
planned another speech in Chi
cago tonight.
At Denver. Charles F. Bran
nan called Gen. Eisenhower's
farm plan "the most indefen-
sible means of dealing with ag-
riculture's alleged problems any
one can think of -"
Evening star., 1954-01-12
Conference
Continued From First Page.)

Young replied, I'VE will have to
work that one out"
The original talks lasted seven
weeks before Mr.. Dean walked
out and returned to Washing
ton.
They had reached an impasse
over United States refusal to
accept the Communist demands
that Russia be seated at the
conference as neutral.
Mr.. Young said he assumed
Mr.. Dean would return to Korea
to head the political talks if they
are resumed.
Mr.. Young said he received
orders from Washington as to
what to tell the Communists to-
day. and that he sent the reply
to the Reds at Panmunjom
through the military armistice
commission.
u. N. Session Asked.
India. meanwhile. has issued
a formal call for the United Ma
tions General Assembly to meet
February or 9 on the Korean
question.
U. N. officials planned an inn
mediate poll Of members on
whether to reconvene. At least
81 of the go nations must ap-
prove.
A renewal of the preliminary
discussions still probably would
not ease the pressure building
up over the release of the prison.
erS.
1t is considered almost certain
the anti-Red prisoners will leave
their neutral zone compounds
after midnight January 90
peacefully if the Repatriation
Commission frees them or in a
mass breakout if it doesn't.
Evening star., 1954-01-12
Women CIeun Up Town

MULLINS. s. c. R R.4-Mullins'
Woman's Club members are
working for a cleaner town. They
are going out in groups, wearing
work clothes, gathering up paper
and other scraps from the town
streets in their cleanup cam
paign. They hope their example
will be followed by other towns
men and women.
Evening star., 1954-01-12
u. S. Still Undecided
About u. N. Session

The United States has not yet
made UP its mind about whether
to support or oppose India's call
for convening the United Ma
tions General Assembly to con-
slider Korean problems.
A State Department spokes-
man said today that "our posi-
ton is under serious considera-
ton here but no conclusions
have been reached"
Evening star., 1954-01-12
$4,000 Paid by CI0
To Missing Witness
For Reuther Story
By The A,soeiosed Press

DETROIT, Jan. l2.-The CIO
United Auto Workers Union paid
Donald Ritchie $1,000 in reward
money for his story of the at
tempt to kill Walter Reuther,
union president.
Presumably what might be left
Of the money was aiding Ritchie
in his flight today--the fifth day
since he slipped out of police
protective custody" and never
reappeared.
The Detroit Times reported
that the money was paid to
Ritchie'S wife almost an hour
after his escape-kept an official
secret some 16 hours. 1t was in
500 Canadian bills. Windsor
police speculate that Ritchie
waited on a sidewalk outside
while a lawyer intermediary de-
livered the cash.
The big auto union, a partici-
pant in total offers of $220. 600
in rewards in the Walter and
Victor Reuther shootings in 1940
and 1949. publicly declared last
night 1t paid the $1,000 to
Ritchie.
Ritchie, 33-year-old Canadian
petty thief. is the missing key
witness in the assault conspiracy
case against four men. He also
is now a defendant. A warrant
was sworn out against him
yesterday.
Guards Given Lie Tests
AS the fantastic case brought
new ramiflcations. there were
these other developments:
/. The two policemen guards
who permitted Ritchie to slip
free from a Detroit hotel suite
were given lie detector examina.
tions. The first phase OF the
tests showed nothing irregular
2. Wayne County Prosecutor
Gerald K. O'Brien ordered 6
conference of subordinates anc
others to get. he said. all thu
facts relating to the payment tt
Ritchie.
The prosecutor, whose felon,
case against the four men namet
by Ritchie as Reuther conSpira
tors threatens to collapse, sait
he had not been aware Of thu
unions payment Of money.
II intend to find out how
where, when and to whom tht
money was paid" Mr.. O'Brier
said.
Mr.. O'Brien's statement thai
he had no knowledge of the
payment was supported in whaI
the union said.
Law EnfOrcers Not Told.
The unions formal statement
said an arrangement" for the
payment of the money tc
Ritchie's wife was worked out
without the knowledge of law
enforcement agencies"
The payment was not made
however, the union said, until
Ritchie had given his informa-
ton to police and it was found
by authorities to have been sub
Stantial."
Evening star., 1954-01-12
Form
Continued From First Page.) }

tContlnueQ from First Page.)
Republicans held their first party
conference.
Senator Millikin of Colorado,
chairman of the conference, said
the discussion was about the
farm picture generally and not
the Presidents specific program.
He admitted. however, it included
an exchange of views on support
prices, which are the heart of
the problem.
Young Sees Practical Situation.
It is understood Senator Me-
Carthy of Wisconsin brought up
the subject. Others who Joined
in were Senators Jenner of In
diana. Thye of Minnesota,
Young of North Dakota, Wat
kins of Utah and Welker of
Idaho.
Senator Young, a strong advo-
cate of sticking to the present
80 per cent parity formula, said
he told his colleagues they face
practical situation in which
the farmers are more favorable
than ever to the 80 per cent
law. Under those circumstances,
he said. he raised the question.
who is going to vote against
80 per cent If some one makes
that motion?"
Chairman Aiken Of the Senate
Agriculture Committee started
drawing up a bill to increase the
borrowing authority of the Gov
ernment's Commodity Credit
Corp. This emergency move
appeared to be the part of the
Presidents plan most likely to
pass.
Gen. Eisenhower asked Con-
gress to increase Gees funds to
$8.5 billion from the present
$6.75 billion. Senator Aiken said
his bill to carry out this request
should pass quickly. although he
wasn't as optimistic about the
rest of the Presidents plans.
SIS Billion in Stortge.
The CCC now has about IS
billion worth of goods in storage.
and is piling up grains and dairy
products so fast that it threatens
to pour out all of its available
funds before the year ends un-
less Congress provides for more.
This storage program is being
carried out under existing law.
Never before has the Government
held so many farm commodities.
The big pile-up is helping spur
the Republicans to try to change
the farm law to try to avoid such
surpluSeS.
But Senator Aiken's bill to as
sure financial backing for the
present program is considered a
must" He plans to introduce
the measure by tomorrow, and
rush it through his committee.
Gen. Eisenhower, in submit
ting his farm program in a
special message to Congress,
emphasized that the plan would
cause no drastic drop in farm
price supports. So did Secretary
of Agriculture Benson during a
press conference.
Would End Law.
Gen. Eisenhower proposed
that the present law requiring
Government supports on the six
basic" crops at 80 per cent of
parity be allowed to expire after
this years crops. The Republi-
cans then would use a system OF
flexible price supports rang
ing between rs and 80 per cent
of parity. The exact level would
depend on supplies available
when supplies are large, sup
port levels would drop: when
supplies were scarce. support
levels would be increased to
encourage more production.
Secretary Benson said such
system, used under the circum-
! AnVERTTCENEENT1
Evening star., 1954-01-12
3, iha A,.oelaiaa 80,

PARSONS, Kans., Jan. H..
II consider 1t a privilege to die
of cancer"
The Rev. julius Busse, 46.
uttered these words from his bed
at Mercy Hospital here. and
added:
"You see, with cancer you
have time to prepare for death.
With something like a heart at
tack. you go too quickly to make
your final preparations"
Smiling. but speaking natter
of-factly. the Catholic priest
said yesterday:
II welcome DEATH"
Death is no stranger to the
priest. an Army chaplain for five
Evening star., 1954-01-12
Certain Death Holds No Fears,
Says Priest Doomed BY G Concer

| years. He served with the 7th
Division in World War II.
1T isn't the certainty Of death
that men fear" he said. 1T is
the uncertainty Of death. The
soldiers ] saw die weren't fright
ened any longer after they knew
for sure they were going to die |"
After his service in the Army
he was rector at Louisville,
Ky. and Detroit.
In September. 1852, he re-
signed his post at Detroit, in
tending to go to Japan to set
UP a Passionist monastery. But
illness halted his plans. He
came to Parsons and underwent
surgery for cancer. His health
has been fading since.
Evening star., 1954-01-12
British Ship Barred

TAIPEH. FormoSa. Jan. IL tE).
Chinese Nationalist military
authorities today barred the
British freighter AnchiSes from
loading 10000 cases of Formosan
pineapple because the vessel had
stopped at a Communist port.
Evening star., 1954-01-12
Gen. Hull lnspects
Forces in Formosu
BY the A:soeiased Press

TAIPEH. Formosa. Jan. 12.-
Gen. John E. Hull. U. N. Far
East commander. inspected
Chinese Nationalist military
forces in Southern Formosa to-
day and lunched with Gen
Chou Chi-jou. chief of the Ma
tionaliSt general staff.
Gen. Hull arrived yesterday to
complete arrangements for the
transfer to Formosa of about
$4,000 anti-Co Communist Chinese
war prisoners from Korea after
their scheduled release January
%
Evening star., 1954-01-12
Writing History of World

LONDON. Jan. IL (F.-Mos-
COW radio says a team of 200
Soviet historians is working on
a 10-volume history of the world.
Evening star., 1954-01-12
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Disciples Of Christ
To Hear Cartwright

DR.. Lin D. Cartwright, editor
of the Christian Evangelist, will
address the 77th annual conven-
ton of the Disciples of Christ
Churches of the Capital Area at
the 8 o'clock meeting tonight in
the First Christian Church, 2723
King street, Alexandria, Va.
More than 1000 delegates and
visitors will attend the four-day
convention which opened yester-
day. The denominations Capt.
tai Area has SIS churches in the
District, Maryland, Delaware,
Pennsylvania and Northern Vir-
ginia, with 1880 members.
Mrs. Marvin E. Reese, a men,
ber of National City Christian
Church. will speak at. the con-
vention banquet at 5:45 o'clock
tonight.
DR.. T. T. Roberts, convention
president and minister of Min
nesota Avenue Christian Church,
last night told the gathering "if
the church is to be united it
must be founded upon the fact
that Jesus is the Christ and that
He is both the author and
founder and that we belong to
divine institution"