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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-28
'kefauverCaI|ed
In Lamb Inquiry
By the Associated Press

Senator Kefauver, Democrat,
Of Tennessee was called today as
a witness for publisher-broad-
caster Edward Lamb in the Fed
eral Communications Commits
sion's long hearing into Mr..
Lambs background. Mr.. Lambs
attorneys said Senator Kefauver
was one Of Mr.. Lambs personal
friends.
Senator Kefauver was sched-
uled to testify this afternoon,
following Lowell Baldwin, Maui
NEE (Ohio) businessman, an
other friend of Mr.. Lamb.
The hearing was ordered by
the commission to sift allega-
tons that Mr.. Lamb once asso-
ciated with Communists in Ohio.
Technically at issue is a license
renewal for his Erie (PaD tele-
vision station, WICU. Mr.. Lamb
repeatedly has denied the ale
cations.
Mr.. Baldwin testified today he
has known Mr.. Lamb since 1890
as a law client and friend. Talk
ing about Mr.. Lambs business as
a labor attorney, Mr.. Baldwin
said Mr.. Lamb damned Com
within any labor organi-
cation :. from 1886 on :"
Mr.. Baldwin, operator of a dry
cleaning plant in Maumee, de-
scribed Mr.. Lambs political af-
flliation as "once Republican,
later Democratic and now In
dependent" He continued:
IF had any thought Mr..
Lamb was a Communist L
certainly wouldn't be here testi-
flying for him"
He said he remembered that in
1889 there was talk of organiza-
ton of a labor union in his dry
cleaning plant. Mr.. Lamb, he
said, advised him to make sure
to keep any Communists out of
The union,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-28
Planes Can Halt Attack
By Soviet, Gruenther Says

Gen. Alfred M. Gruenther says
that the Russians. despite their
strength in Europe, would lose
if they went to war today
&. . because of our overwhelming
air capa5ility."
Gen. Gruenther, North Allan
tic Treaty Organization COM
mander in Europe. said the So
viets are having plenty of trou-
BILE" and may well be over
extending themselves" in view
of complex domestic economic
problems.
In closed-door testim ony
given to the Senate Foreign Re-
lations Committee March rs and
made public today, Gen. Gruen-
ther said:
g.. These folks are having
trouble. There is a creaking in
the machinery. They are not
flying apart. but the emphasis
more than ever should be on the
necessity for our side maintain
ing its unity and spiritual
Values"
Warns of Overestimating
Gen. Gruenther said he is
Every much afraid that we over
estimate from time to time their
capabilities. which are already
high enough" and he added:
by our own interpretive hor-
ror and consideration of our own
fears. we actually make our
selves, in my opinion, tools of the
Soviets - unwilling tools - and
from the standpoint of the de-
termination and stouthearted-
ness that is necessary in dealing
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resign because he will not be
able to govern later"
Although the French had OPP
posed direct military action
against the Binh Xuyen, the
Premier's secretary said Mr..
Diem gave the order to attack
after consulting with Gen. Paul
Ely, the French commissioner
general.
The fighting continue d
throughout the afternoon. A lull
around 5 pm. gave rise to re-
ports that cease-fire had been
arranged. But the struggle
flared up again behind army
headquarters. At one time Binh
Xuyen3 troops broke into army
headquarters. They were re-
pulsed IN bloody hand-to-h hand
fighting
In parts Of the French resi-
dental area life went on normal
ly with shops staying open, side
walk cafes filled and traffic NOV
ing.
But a block of houses and
commercial buildings near the
residence of the Canadian
Indian-Polish armistice commits
sion burst into flames late this
afternoon, causing black clouds
of smoke to choke the streets
and billow into the sky. Through
the smokescreen thousands of
Mr.. Diem's troops and dozens of
armored cars pushed ahead
slowly and in good order.
Palace Attacked Twice
1t was the first time Nation
alist troops had been given per-
mission to counterattack since
the Binh Xuyen revolt of March
30.
Today's initial assault on Mr..
Diem's palace. shortly after /
pm, wounded two guardsmen
and killed a civilian. Nine shells
were lobbed at the premier's
residence. The second attack
came an hour later, when 10
mortar shells buried themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-28

pointed that Mr.. Eisenhower ZAP
pears to favor a completely UNI
necessary constitutional amend
ment declaring that treaties
must not violate the Constitu-
ton"
For les years the Constitu-
ton has stood as the supreme
law of the land" Senator Hen
nings continued, That phrase
means just what it says. The
Supreme Court has so declared
time and again. There never
has been any question about
the fact that an unconstitutional
treaty is unconstitutional.
ut is perhaps understandable
that the President. who lacks a
legal background, should be con-
fused about the necessity for a
so-called clarifying amendment.
1t is difficult to understand,
however, why the Presidents le-
gal advisers have apparently
failed to give him the proper
counsel"
Meaningless Words
Senator Hennings said such an
amendment would clutter up the
Constitution with meaningless
verbiage.
Senator Bricker saw nothing
in the Presidents remarks to
dampen his optimism over find
ing a middle ground with the
administration.
THE fact is there is not a
great deal of difference between
us. The Presidents statement
was pretty good. He said sub
stantially the same thing last
year"
Senator Bricker said he is con-
WINGED the President does not
want to make "one-man law"
by executive agreements. He
said he was encouraged to hope
that words can be found to
bring his views and those of the
administration into line.
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with the Soviets. we serve our
own interests badly"
Gen. Gruenther said Soviet
satellite forces in Eastern Europe
are mot strong enough to over
whelm the shield" of NATO
forces across Europe. They
would have to bring in additional
forces from the Soviet Union. +"
he said. They could do that.
but we would have warning"
Sees Satellite Problems
Russia's 80 satellite divisions
in East Europe, he said. ARE not
nearly as good as the (175) So
Wet divisions. They are having
problems with them too. Po-
litical reliability is a factor"
Most heartening factor in
Europe. the general said. is that
"the Soviets are not in the same
league with u.s. in capacity to
deliver nuclear weapons.
"At this time that delivery ca
pacity is limited" he said. II do
not say it does not exist. but it
is limited and to develop it will
take time"
Gen. Gruenther said that al
though it is hard to tell what
is happening in Russia now {.
There is a certain amount of
strain and it could well be the
result of their agriculture prob
lem"
THE Soviets are finding that
there is Just as much blood in
a turnip," he said. They are
forced to choose between more
consumer goods and more in
veStment in heavy industry
That creates a morale problem
for them"
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Capital Concerned
About Wet Nam

Official Washington was obvi-
ously concerned about the situa-
ton in Wet Nam. Gen. j. Law
ton Collins, the Presidents spe-
cial ambassador to Indo-C China
was called to the White House
for a meeting of the National
Security Council to discuss the
problem. q
Spokesman said the State De-
partment had received reports on
the fighting from Embassy off,
Gals in Saigon and added that
the department is following the
situation very closely"
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conference could be represented
by ANY agreed representative, I"
such as a neutral nation.
Any such proposal was certain
to be opposed by Chang and by
Nationalist supporters in this
country. Formosa, Chiang's seat
of government. is claimed both
by him and the Communists.
Senator George has expressed
high hopes for a meeting be-
tween the United States and
Communist China. After Red
Chinese Premier Chou En-lai
suggested talks aimed at easing
tensions in the Formosa Strait,
1t was Senator George who said
such talks could be held whether
the Nationalist are present or
not.
His position may have led to
a modification this week of
views expressed by the State
Department last Saturday in a
statement insisting that the
Nationalist would have to be
represented in any talks with
the Communists about the
FornoSa area.
Comedies Mistake
Secretary of State Dulles sig
nailed the change Tuesday by
making clear he was willing to
discuss a cease-fire with the
Reds alone if he could find out
they were sincere.
Mr., Eisenhower said he APP
proved the Dulles remarks in
advance. and conceded there
might be touch of overstate-
ment" in the Saturday state
ment. But he insisted that any
change in administration policy
was far more apparent than
real"
Senator Knowland's hint that
he might resign as Senate Re-
publican Leader came in reply
to reporters questions about his
criticism of what he called an
administration intention to me
gotiate directly with the Chinese
Communists"
A strong Chang supporter,
Senator Knowland said in
statement:
He said the administrations
Formosa policy docs not. up to
the present moment" affect his
position as G. o. P. Senate
leader.
Unless there is some formula
regarding which I have not been
advised and which is difficult for
me to now envision, / find it hard
To comprehend how we could
enter into direct negotiations
with Communist China without
the interests of the Republic of
China being deeply involved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-28
Eisenhower Letter Poses
Test of zhukov Power
BY JOHN M. HIGHTOWER
Associated Press stan Writer

President Eisenhower has
| posed a tough test of the power
and good will of Soviet Marshal
Georgi Zhukov, comrade-in-
arms of 10 years ago.
Ever since Mr.. Eisenhower be-
came President there has been
speculation that the friendly re-
1ationship which existed between
the two men in the rule Of occu-
pied Germany might some day.
in some way. help to bridge the
gap between Moscow and Wash
ington.
This speculation was stimu-
lated last February when Mar
shall Zhukov stepped up to de-
Tense minister after Nikolai Bull
ganin became Premier.
Now, the President has written
Marshal zhukov saying to him
something like this:
why don't you help obtain
the release from Red China of
Is American airmen held over
from the Korean War? Why
don't you persuade the Chinese
Reds to let other Americans
come home?
That was the sense of what
Mr.. Eisenhower is reported to
have written Marshal Zhukov
about two weeks ago, although
he declined to disclose the con-
tent OF the correspondence.
From other sources it was
learned that Marshal lhukov
initiated the correspondence
about three weeks ago with an
appeal to the President to bring
about the return to his parents
of a Russian schoolboy who fled
from East Berlin to West Berlin
on March 10. The boy. Valery
A. LySikov, son of lieutenant
colonel in the Soviet Air Force,
was returned on April 9. United |
States authorities at Berlin an
nounced he had decided he
wanted to go home.
Marshal Zhukov had forward
ed to Mr.. Eisenhower a letter
he received from Col. Lysikov.
Marshal Zhukov had called the
President great humanitarian,
according to a responsible ac-
count of the exchange, and said
he knew the President would
realize the anxiety Of the family.
Immediately after the boys
return. Mr.. Eisenhower wrote
Marshal Zhukov calling it to his
attention. He added that he
hoped Marshal Zhukoy could real
ize the anxiety of people whose
sons were being detained in jails
in Red China.
Careful Consideration Indicated
Such words. going from the
President to a member of the
Soviet Government, constituted
not only an appeal but a chal-
lenge They raised the question
whether the Marshal would want
to do anything about Americans
held in Red China, whether the
Soviet Government would agree,
and whether Soviet influence
would prove persuasive. with Red
China.
Speculation about the zhukov
letter assumes that 1t was a
carefully considered act.
One possible explanation is
that Soviet authorities found
young Lysikov's radio broadcasts
from West Berlin harmful and
were willing to- try extreme de-
vices to get him returned.
Another explanation, more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-28

appealing to some officials, is
that when the Lysikov case
offered itself as an excuse for
writing, Marshal zhukov DELHI
erately used it to establish a
direct and more or less con-
fidential contact with the Presi-
dent.
1t remains to be seen whether
this is designed to serve some
serious purpose of easing Mos
Washington relations or
whether the Russians may try
to use it as a tool in their
propaganda arsenal.
The one hard fact which
energies is that the contact has
been established. If it is seri-
ously intended on the part of
Moscow, it might prove a USE
full way of conducting some
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-28
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then concluded that in fact, as
a whole. this document presents
many Of the positive accomplish
ments and goals of the Defense
Department. and should be re-
assuring to the American people.
This is precisely the reason
the staff of the Senate Republic
can Policy Committee undertook
this study. It was to give a
rounded picture of American de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-28

harmlessly in the palace grounds.
The French rushed armored
cars to the palace and stationed
troops in the residential and port
areas under their control. They
did not intervene in the fighting
In addition to the attack on
the premier's palace, the Binh
Xuyen shelled the three story
Nationalist army headquarters
and the new security police
headquarters on Rue Gallieni
next to the police chiefs offices.
French military sources said
their Gen. Alain Gambaiz sue
ceeded in getting a cease-fire
agreement from the Binh Xuyen
at S pm. but Mr.. Diem's govern
ment refused to go along.
Even before Mr.. Diem's palace
was attacked an army convoy
exchanged rifle fire with Binh
xuyen elements installed in a
Wet Namese school only 600
yards from army headquarters.
Apparently this exchange ex-
panded into the attack on the
palace. Retaliation was prompt,
with Nationalist troops blasting
Binh Xuyen headquarters and
a nearby central power station.
There was no word on the
situation outside the Saigon area.
Hoa Hao, Gao Dali and Binh
Xuyen have been more or less
autonomous for years. Their
private armies date from the
time of the Japanese occupation
in World War II, when they were
islands of resistance. They sup
ported the French in the war
against the Communicated Wet
Mini.
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not stand idly by while rebellion
breaks out. The government
rules or 1t does not. 1t must be
settled once and for ALL"
Must Meet Challenge
A highly placed American
source who refused to be named
had similar comment:
Diem must meet this chal-
lenge firmly and with force. II
he stops now he might as we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-28

lfense policies and programs al
developed by the Eisenhower ad.
ministration and the Defense
Department. For months politi-
cal critics have been charging
the Administration with weaken
ing national defense. News
paper editors we're protesting
what they called suppression OF
legitimate news by the Defense
Department. And the American
people were becoming deeply
concerned about our defense in
these critical times of tension in
foreign affairs.
"To Dispel Confusion"
$50 long as our defense poll
icieS and programs remained
vague, such criticisms and con-
fusion could arise. Our staff
undertook our study to meet
these criticisms which in the
light Of the facts were unjusti-
fled, and to dispel public con-
fusion.
1--WE believe we have made a
valuable contribution to a bet
ter understanding of the admin
istration's program. We have
equipped our Senators to inform
the public accurately. If the
Presidents aides gave him a
different impression of our study
that appears in the above facts,
they have grossly misinformed
him"
Senator Bridges attached to
his statement a letter from As
slStant Secretary of Defense
Ross to Chairman Vinson of the
House Armed Services Commit
tee, confirming the Bridges as
sertion that the pamphlet was
not considered a breach of
security by the Pentagon.
Earlier, Representative Price,
Democrat, of Illinois, a men,
Der OF the House Armed Services
and Atomic Energy Commit
tees, demanded a committee in
vestigation of what he called a
"dereliction in security" because
OF distribution of the pamphlet.
Disputes Wilson
He disputed a statement
earlier this week at Secretary of
Defense Wilson's news confer
ence that the pamphlet con-
tanned only three minor techni-
cal items which had not previ-
ouSly been cleared for publica-
ton. He charged that the docu-
ment contained at least a dozen
items which never should have
been disclosed.
1T is high time that we put a
stop to this kind of folly" Mr..
Price declared in a House speech.
"It is high time that we make
sure that there will be no re-
currence of this disgraceful epi-
sode.
Il therefore urge the House
Armed Services Committee i'm
mediately to undertake a nom
partisan and thorough investiga-
ton of the episode in order to
determine who was responsible
for this dereliction in security
and in order to find whether
remedial legislation is now
needed to prevent repetition of
this sorry incident"
President Eisenhower said yes
terday he had an idea that "a
blunder had occurred" He added
that, in any event. he himself
would not have given out some
of the information about new
weapons and equipment.
AS for military information in
general. President Eisenhower
declared that there should be no
secrecy except on technical ma
terial that might aid a potential
enemy.
81 just don't believe that it is
justiflable to release anything
that applies to secret war plans,
war policies. war purposes and
war equipment of this Govern
he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-18

the Ferraldi. He was right behind her. say
ing, Don't forget to have somebody take
a look at your brake lines. Something's
leaking"
Thank you for telling me" she said, and
shot away, the long driveway wavering
through her tears.
She swung around the corner off the east
Valley Road. The enormous plumbago
vine flashed by, mound Of blue blossoms
fifteen feet high. The big gate of her fathers
place came into view.
She zooned down the drive. through the
oaks and the giant forest ferns, and stopped
in front Of the door.
"Melvin" she called in the hallway. No
answer, no echo. Too many tapestries, too
many pale old Chinese rugs.
She walked on down the wide hall and
into the big barn Of living room. Her
mother was standing by the tall windows,
small. quiet woman. with the poise Of years
and everlasting patience.
did you see Bob?" she asked, turning
slowly, smiling.
ANGIE stripped off her gloves, not look
ing at her for some reason. II invited him
to stay for dinner"
That's nice. We always got along well,
Bob and l." She watched Angie quietly.
"A pity your father never liked Bob. Too
simple for him, ! suppose. Your father
always has to analyze everybody, but you
can't take Bob apart, he's all of one piece"
''Mummie, what in Heavens name do
you want me to do? Be the wife Of
glorified fireman? Did you send me to
Vassar for that?''
''Vassar was your fathers idea. You
were to be brightly polished, highly func-
tional woman -"
But -"
Hi, ANGIE" Melvin said from the door.
He was smiling. Am interupting any
thing?" Characteristically, he knew he was,
and Enthusiastically, il didn't phase him
in the least. IAN packed?" he asked cheer
fully. He was holding long. barbed spear.
rs that harpoon?" Angie asked family.
Beautiful, isn't it, he said. Perfect
adaptation Of the means to the end. Edge
like razor"
"Oh. it's such fun, Mel" Angie said, try
ing sadly to be gay. The harpoon was too
ungay.
What in the name of Sam Hill is THAR
Bob said from the shadowy hall. Hello,
Mrs. Burroughs. Hello, Melvin old boy"
Melvin looked panied.
Going fishing, l see," Bob said. "Har-
I IA,
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ny John Cunningham
Illustrated By Richard Stone

Hunting Melvin said. "One hunts
whales. Whales are not fish. They are
mammals. One hunts mammals"
God help all US poor mammals Well,
don't slip and nick yourself. Mel, when the
fitting decks run red with gore How soon
are you leaving?"
Melvin looked at his wristwatch. ''Twen-
ty minutes"
Send me quart Of globigerina ooze,
will you, old man? From dear old Funa
Futi?'
Why didn't he shut up? Angie thought.
He looked so coarse, jibing at Melvin that
way.
did you tell Melvin about those brakes
Of yours?" Bobby asked.
What brakesT' Melvin asked.
Your ten-thousand-dollar race job is
leaking brake fluid. Bum line
rs it?'' Melvin said coldly.
Don't let me disturb YOU" Bobby said
in lower voice, not quite so cheerfuIly,
but it's not exactly safe"
I'm the unlikely event of an emergency
Melvin said, I'VE can use the emergency
brakes. That's what they're for. Come on,
Angie, let's load up" With an effort,
Bobby made himself smile.
He walked toward the stairs. Angie
stood for moment, looking at Robert
Spence. No change, no change at all in the
blue, distant, smiling eyes. She made it up
the stairs with perfect poise, blinking away
her tears.
Mrs. Burroughs said quietly, Bob. have
you ever considered going into the lumber
business? TIMBER
"Yes," he said, smiling. Il had four
offers from firms in the northwest last year.
They said money was no object. said it
wasn't with me, either. So I'm still here"
They heard feet on the stairs and watched
Angie and Melvin descending, each carry.
ing two small bags. Melvin saw them
watching, and decided to carry all four.
OUTSIDE, Angles mother kissed her. And
then, with roar Of the motor, Angie let
off the emergency brake and they sped
away. whipping out Of sight around the
corner beyond the gate.
$50 that's that, Bobby said. He looked
down at the ground. smile gone. There was
a round puddle Of oil where the car had
been standing. Good Lord" he said, his
face tightening.
what do you meant? her mother asked
''She's got nothing in the lines but air"
he said. mo brakes at all" He bent and
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-18

YOUTHFUL PRODIGY John Cassisghsm began writing al
age TO- IN his earlier dog. he sold Of his stories Weaes
magazines and he psbshed widely In general mage
zises Hts rsf s0vel "Warh0rse," is coming fs fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-26
3041 Fewer Jobs
On Federal PuyroII

The decline in Federal employ
ment which began in Septem-
Der continued during November,
Chairman Byrd Of the Joint Con-
gresisonal Committee on Nom
Essential Federal Expenditures,
reported today.
He said executive agencies re-
ported regular civilian employ
ment in November totaled 1882
l42, a net decrease of 3,041 from
October.
Major decreases were reported
by Agriculture. Interior and
Commerce Departments and the
Tennessee Valley Authority.
Major increases occurred In the
Post Office and Air Force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-26

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