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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Caesar and lmogene Coca
To Break Up ~ Show
BY the Associoted Prsss

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Top
television stars Sid Caesar and
Imogene Coca. and the man WHO
teamed their comedy talents in
to a multi-million dollar NBC
asset will split three separate
ways, a network official said to-
day.
The World Telegram and Sun
reported the amicable BREAKUP
at the end of this season.. ending
an association that repeatedly
brought NBC SO million a year.
The newspaper said Caesar,
who now earns $25,000 q week,
will sign a 10-year contract with
NBC for his own one-hour show
starting next fall.
Miss Coca. who gets $4,000 a
week, will remain under contract
to NBC and participate" in a
half-hour comedy series. also
starting in the fall.
Max Lehman, the originator
and producer of the "Show Of
Shows" in which Caesar and
Miss Coca have starred since
1850. will continue the program
with a new cast and formal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Pope Sleeps Fairly Well,
SIiqht Improvement Seen

VATICAN CITY, Feb. 25.-
Ailing Pope Plus slept fairly
we'll" during the night and his
general condition early today
showed a slight improvement,
the Vatican press Office an
nounced.
Severe attacks of hiccuping
kept him from sleeping and
severely weakened him during
the first weeks of his month
long illness.
The .pontiff, who will be IS
Tuesday, is believed to be suf-
fering from gastritis but his in
ability to retain the barium
solution necessary for X-ray
examination has prevented a
complete diagnosis. He is on a
Semiliquid diet and is able to
leave his bed for only brief
periods.
All the windows of the Pope's
apartment OF the top floor of
the Vatican palace were unShut-
tered today. This was con-
sidered good sign since during
particularly trying periods for
the patient the shutters have
been closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25

can attitude. The projected in
'vestigation of coffee speculation
on the American commodity
markets has been widely report
ed here. Explain that this is
aimed at what goes on in the
United States and the Sac Paulo
businessman replies that while
he understands that, the people
feel it is aimed at Brazil.
The visit of the four American
housewives-donas de casa is
the term here-appears to have
been a success. One newspaper.
however. spoke slightingly of the
women and their little notebooks.
implying that they were check
ing up to see whether Brazilians
were telling the truth about frost
damage. But the people are said
to understand that the women
were invited here by the Brazil
ian Coffee Institute and think it
a good idea tc '" North Amer
(See cor A.G, Page A-3)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25

bread while in the United States
the 81 a pound coffee price is
about SIS times the cost of a
pound loaf.
The amount the Brazilian cof-
fee grower gets is given in the
United States at 70 cents. On
the other hand, the export price
fixed last July at $40 a bag of
1872 pounds means SO cents q
pound to the producer. and that
Is what the Brazilians say the
grower gets.
The prospect of North Ameri-
cans turning to tea or other bev-
srages upsets the Brazilian. When
the word boycott is mentioned in
connection with coffee the i'm
pact is harsh.
Coffee accounts for 70 per cent
of Brazil's dollar foreign ex-
change. With the dollars it re-
ceives it buys American raw ma
terials and products.
There has been some misun-
derstanding here Of the Ameri-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Damage $4,000 as Boys
Spray Paint on 10 Cars
BY the Assoeiossd Pres

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-Five teen
age boys were seized by police
last night and admitted spray
ing green paint in a South Side
home and on between so and 70
parked automobiles. Police es-
timated damage at $4,000.
Police said the. boys had
broken into a South Side home
and found the paint cans in the
basement. They sprayed the
paint in the basement and
kitchen before they turned their
pressurized paint cans on the
parked cars. police said. Each
Of the cans was equipped with a
nozzle which sprayed the paint
when finger pressure was ap-
piled.
The cars damaged were parked
on two streets between list and
77th streets in the South Shore
District. The boys. one 13, two
IA. and two 16. were held in
the juvenile home. Police said
they also had admitted burglar
izing 13 homes since last Sat-
urday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
KnowIond Urges New System
Of Naming Committee Heads
Move Appears to Be Aimed at LANCER,
Who Backed Democrats on Adjournment

chosen from the top-ranking
two or three majority members
on each committee.
Under the present system, the
man with the most seniority
becomes chairman automati-
cally unless he already is head
of another committee which he
does not desire to relinquiSh.
Senator Knowland recently
referred to an open hearing
conducted by Senator LANCER on
the Warren nomination as "the
most shocking event" during his
eight years in the Senate. That
was the hearing in which
Chairman LANCER made public
10 unevaluated charges indi-
viduals had filed against Mr..
Warren.
Sees Need Of Sympathy.
Senator Knowland said today
that the heads of committees
should be "at least people who
give a little more general SYM
pathy to the views Of the ma
jority party" than some chair
men have in the past.
Senator LANCER has long been
an uncertain factor in Repub-
lican politics. He rode on Presi-
dent Humans campaign
train through North Dakota in
1852
He said it might be an i'm
provement if the conference of
all Senator'S of the party in con-
troll could select the chairmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Pentogon Generally Ranked
At Surrender to Mccarthy
Army Editor Sorry;
Switch by Stevens
Too Fast for Him

The unofficial Army Times
found itself somewhat en-
barrassed today as a result
Of Army Secretary Stevens
change of mind with regard
to Senator Mccarthy.
On page 4 the publication
stated editorially that both
Secretary Stevens and Gen.
Matt Ridgway (Army Chief
of Staff are reported to be
in a frame of mind to stand
up to the inquisition and re-
turn as good as they get"
On page the Times ex-
planned. THE editorial APP
pearing on page A was writ
ten before Secretary Stevens
changed his mind. Excuse
it, pleaSe.-Editor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
District Officials
Can't Guess Cost
Of Pay Raise Here

District officials were I'M
able to guess clearly what
the proposed pay increases
for Federal employees would
cost if applied. as in the
past, to the Districts CLASH
fled employees.
One official said a wild
guess would be 81 million.
but that he might be off as
much as 100000
Teachers. firemen police
men and per diem employees
of the city would not be af-
fected. Their salaries are
set by special legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Who Is Mickey Lodd?
Reticent FBI official

UNKNOWN BUT VlTAL-D. Mil
ton lodd, ossistont to J. edeor Hoover.
director Of the FBI. hos been in
ehorse Of all the bureaus investiso-
tive work since l949, but is oImost
unknown even in Washington. Lost
night. os he prepared to retire, he
gave his first extended interview to
Stor Reporter Fronk SortweII, il.
Pose AT.
FASTEST DRYING SUlT-The
Army is testing o new suit which isn't
waterproof but which doesn't absorb
moisture. It's worm, it floats Who
ever is in it and it dries almost inn
medioteIy. Page AT.
lND0- CHINA WAR-A military
victory seems oImost impossible in
indo- Chino for either side without
more help. See pose AS for the first
Of o series of three articles on the
vost riddle of Southeast Asio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
U.S.. Aid to Pukistun Revealed;
India Assured of Peace Aims

propriate action both within and
without the U. NJ"
Gen. Eisenhower added he be-
lieves the collaboration agree
ment being discussed by Pakis-
tan and Turkey lis sound EVIL
dence of the defensive purposes
which both countries have in
mind"
Turkey already is receiving
American military assistance.
Turkey and Pakistan announced
on February 10 they were work.
ing toward closer collaboration
for strengthening peace and Sc
curity in the Middle East.
Details of the United States
assistance. such as the amount
involved. will be worked out with
the Pakistan government by an
American military mission to be
sent there very shortly, White
House Press Secretary James c.
Hagerty told reporters. No new
legislation is required.
Placates Nehru.
In attempting to placate Mr..
Nehru, the President told the In
dian leader that he regrets there
has been "such widespread and
unfounded speculation" on the
subject of Pakistan aid. Nov
that facts are known" he said,
Il hope that the real import of
our decision will be understood. :"
In his separate public state-
ment, Gen. Eisenhower en-
phasized that mutual security
legislation provides that Ameri-
can arms supplied under the pro-
gram to other countries will be
used solely to maintain the recip-
lent countries internal security
and for its legitimate self de
fenSe."
ANY recipient country" he
added. "also must undertake
that it will not engage in any
pact of aggression against any
other nation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25

suits came as a shocking sur
prise to some of the Pentagon
officials just below the top de-
tense level. At the time. Strive
Hensel, general counsel Of the
Defense Department and others
were working on the statement
Mr.. Stevens was to present be-
fore the subcommittee.
Sees Pressure Applied.
An official who was to have
appeared with the Secretary at
the hearing scheduled for today
commented: II don't know
what political pressure he was
under, but it must have been
tremendous for he gave not the
slightest indication of taking
such a course just before leaving
here.
A high Defense Department
official. admitting that Mr.. Ste
vens "capitulated" to Senator
Mccarthy. added "he took the
action solely on his own"
These questions Immediately
rose as a result of the Stevens
Mccarthy agreement:
/. Did the action place the
department as whole on a spot
which will necesSitate some sort
of statement by higher author
ity? The comment of Secretary
of Defense Wilson. vacationing
in Miami, Fla, was recalled in
this connection. He gave Mr..
Stevens original plan of action
his full backing and expressed
every confidence" in him.
2. win service morale - the
subject Of high level studies in
recent months-take down spin
as q result? Some of the top
brass were certain that it would
h0fh here and in the Acid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
By Gornett D. Homer

President Eisenhower today
coupled an announcement of
American military aid to Paki-
stan with a promise to thwart
any aggression started by any
country receiving such aid.
The Presidents promise was
given to Indian Prime Minister
Nehru who had protested in
advance against any military
strengthening of Pakistan.
Going to unusual lengths to
assure Mr.. Nehru that American
aid to- Pakistan els not directed
in any way against India" the
President sent him a personal
letter explaining the action in
advance of today's public an
nouncement.
American arms aid is being
given Pakistan in the interest OF
1.-THE whole free world" the
President wrote.
Acts to Brace Mid-East.
In a separate public statement,
he said the United States has
been gravely concerned over the
weakness of defensive capabilities
in the Middle East" and believes
aid to Pakistan will help deter
aggression there.
Gen., Eisenhower wrote Mr..
Nehru that India also should
have "a strong military defense
capability." He promised that
any Indian request for American
military aid would receive my
most sympathetic considera-
ton"
Reports that the United States
was planning military assistance
to Pakistan have been current
for several weeks. Prime Minis
ter Nehru has warned in public
statements against such a move,
protesting that a military build
up in PakiStan would be inimical
to midas interests.
Gen Eisenhower's letter to
Mr.. Nehru. delivered by Ameri-
can Ambassador George v. Allen
in New Delhi yesterday, said:
II want you to know directly
from me that this step does not
in any way affect the friendship
we feel for India"
Would Thwart Aggression.
Gen. Eisenhower assured Mr.
Nehru that if American aid to
Pakistan or any other country
is miSused and directed against
another in aggression, he would
undertake Immediately Ito
thwart such aggression" by ZAP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25

ant, the Secretary also cate
gorically" denied widely circu-
lated reports that he insisted
President Eisenhower give him a
public expression of support.
Mr.. Stevens remained in his
Office all morning and the spokes-
man admitted he had been in
touch with the White House.
1t has been reported that Mr..
Stevens was in touch with top
White House aides ana was in
sisting on one Of these courses
of action:
/. A statement from Gen.
Eisenhower that he agrees with
Mr.. Stevens that the Army
Secretary did not "capitulate"
during a luncheon meeting yes
terday with Senator Mccarthy
on calling Army officers for
testimony in an inquiry into
what the Wisconsin Republican
has labeled the Army's cod
ding of Communists"
2. Permission by Gen. Eisen-
hover that Mr.. Stevens can say
that the President fully agrees
with the Secretary'S position.
Otherwise, according to these
reports. the Army Secretary was
determined to resign.
Hagerty Spikes Reports.
White House Press Secretary
James c. Hagerty. deluged with
questions about the Stevens-Mc-
earthly affair, said he has not
"even heard mentioned the pos
sibility of Mr.. Stevens resign
ing"
Asked II Mr.. Stevens had
asked for an appointment with
Gen. Eisenhower. Mr.. Hagerty
said:
II do not know Of any formal
request at this time"
Mr. Hagerty said Mr.. Stevens
hao telephoned him last night
to discuss newspaper stories
stressing that he had "surren-
dered" to the Mccarthy de-
mands in the case of DR.. Irving
PereSS. former Army reserve
dentist accused of Communist
affiliations.
The press secretary also said
Mr.. Stevens had conferred by
telephone with several other
members" of the White House
staff. He declined to name them
nor would he shed any light on
the conversations.
Asked if Gen. Eisenhower APP
proves of the Mccarthy Stevens
agreement. Mr.. Hagerty said:
Il haven't any comment on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25

a fringe" benefits program CIV
ing Federal employees a chance
to participate in group life in
surance. medical care and hos
pitalization insurance programs.
These items are included in the
administrations package pro-
posal to improve Federal en-
ploye benefits by adopting the
best practice of progressive pri-
vate employers.
Nearly / million classified en-
ployes would be affected by the
proposed legislation. including
nearly 100000 in the Washing
ton area.
The entire program of pay re-
classification. including the $50
million postal Redistribution
(C0ntinuod m paUa 40 Col ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Good Truck, Good Buy
Make Good Business

II the only thing thot stands be-
tween you and on increase in your
business is good truck OF q reason
oble priee-turn to Stor Classified.
II you have good truck you wont
to sell at reasonable priced
vertise it in Stor Classified.
Day in and doy out more people
turn to Stor Classified for the most
complete Iistings Of used cars and
trucks.
For speedy. satisfactory results
phone Sterling $1,000 and ask for Q
Stes Gd-tskeE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Bulletins
.Tronsit Bonds Paid of

President j. A. B. Broad
water of the Capital Transit
Co. today announced the COM
pany has paid off its Outstand-
ing bonds, opening the way for
the release Of $3.1 million in
surplus funds hitherto re-
stricted for the payment of flu
ture dividends. The company
also today declared the regular
dividend of 40 cents per share
payable April /.
Early Story on Page A-21.)
Polish ConsuIotes Close
The United States today
ordered Poland to close its
cOnsulateS in New York, Chi
cagO and Detroit. These are
the last Soviet bloc cOnsulates
in the United States.
Earlier Story on Page A-25.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Butler Is Honored

LONDON. Feb. IS. R.-
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Richard A. Butler was in
vested with the insignia of a
Companion of Honor by Queen
Mother Elizabeth at a ceremony
at Clarence House today. He
received the order in Queen
Elizabeth us recent honors list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Would Thwart Aggression.
Donovan in Hong Konq

HONG KONG. Feb. Is. (P.-
William j. Donovan, American
ambassador to Thailand, arrived
in Hong Kong yesterday from
Bangkok for a few days visit.
He was accompanied by his
wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25

Senote OK FTedlcte0. F0Qe A.
heels of the delay in approval
of Chief Justice Warren by the
Judiciary Committee. Of which
Senator LANCER is chairman.
Senator LANCER also was the
lone Republican who voted with
Democrats late yesterday to ad-
journ the Senate over the
wishes of Senator Knowland.
Asked if he had any par
ticular situation in mind, Sen
ator Knowland said he didn't
want to go beyond his statement
but. You can draw your own
conclusions"
Cites Stacking of Senate.
The Republican leader told re-
porters today it is time that the
Senate free itself from being
shackled by the seniority sys-
tenn"
He proposed as one possible
change in the selection of COM
mittee chairmen that they be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25

TobIes Showing Proposed FederoI Poy
Increases by Grodes. Pose AZ
Chairman Philip Young of the
Civil Service Commission. the
proposal provides no increases
FOR the relatively few employees
in grades / and 2 and in grade
10.
All other employees would get
some kind of a raise. The in
creases average about 3l2 per
cent of the payroll and would
cost about $3.50 million a year.
Provides Fringe" Benefits.
The pay proposals were pre-
Sented to Congress along with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Tito Plans New Consulate

LONDON. Feb. rs (R.-Yugo-
slavia is going to open a new
consulate in Pittsburgh, Pa,
Belgrade radio announced today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Tempo Hiding
War Monument
Ordered Raced
Neorness Of 'Eyesore'
To White House Is
Reason for Removal

The controversial temporary
building which blocks the view
of the LIST Division monument will
be RACED Immediately. it was an
nounced today.
General Services Administra-
tor Edmund F.. Mansure said
bids calling for removal of the
building will be issued within
the next few days.
The tempo faces on Seven
tenth street and is known off,
cially as sol Seventeenth street
NV. 1t is just west of the
White House grounds.
Members of the Society Of the
LIST Division have been trying
to get the building torn down
before August, when their ma
tional convention is held in
Washington.
Mr.. Mansure emphasized the
decision to remove the building
came because it was so near the
White House and not necessarily
to accommodate the LIST Division
society.
Long Campaign Waged.
This is the first temporary
building to be RACED in the city
in years, although there has
been an unrelenting campaign
on the part of civic groups, in
dividuals and planners to rid
the city Of the eyesores. For
two years The Star has advo-
Gated removal of the unsightly
building in editorials and special
stories and pictures.
Maj. Charles Coulter, chair
man of the Monument Clearance
Committee of the Society of the
First Division, commented:
1--WE are very happy about it.
We are happy the dissertation
of the monument is ending. We
appreciate the great assistance
we received from The Star in
campaigning for removal of the
building and for keeping the
subject alive"
About so Still in Use.
There are about so World
War II tempos still blocking
views on the sweep of the Mall
and in other downtown parks
and public space. -Four tempos
from World War also are still
in use.
Mr.. Mansure said the demoli-
ton of the building does not
mean a general move to tear
down others. He declared:
I'VE still need Government
owned space and we need it
badly. We are trying to move
out of rented space wherever
possible. But we have recognized
special circumstances surround
ing this building, in view Of its
being so close to the home of
the President"
June l Completion Seen.
Mr.. Mansure said a contract
for removal of the building
would be let by March 81 and
by June l the entire area will
have been restored to its previ-
GUS condition. The building is
occupied now by 24O employees
OF a State Department fiscal
unit.
Mr.. Mansure said he was glad
the razing would be accom-
polished before the LIST Division
has its convention. But he
added:
Willie we cannot tear down
buildings simply to accommodate
a given group. I am happy that
our plans crystalized to the sat-
isfaction of this association.
The two-Story frame structure
was erected in 1912 by the Army
Corps of Engineers as barracks
for troops assigned to protect
the White House. When the
troops were removed in 1947 the
question of wrecking the build
ing first arose.
The National Park Service
pressed for its removal, but lost
(See TEMPOS, Page A-6.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Stevens Denies
Any Intention
To Resign Post
Call to White House
Made, but Appeal foI
Help Is Disuvowed
By Cecil HoIIond

Army Secretary Stevens denied
today that he intended to resign
as result of an agreement with
Senators yesterday regarding the
appearance of Army officers be-
fore an investigating subcom-
mittee.
Through spokesman, John
Kane, his administrative assist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-25
Congress Is Given
Data on S5O-to-S6OO
U. 5. Pay Raise Plan
Young Explains Scales
On Average 3.5 Per Cent
Boost for Most Workers
By Joseph Young

President Eisenhower's pay re-
classification proposal for Gov
eminent employees was presented
in detail to Congress today. The
increases range from $50 a year
in grade 3 to $500 in grade Is.
AS presented to the Senate
Civil Service Committee by