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Evening star., 1955-06-30
COrsefs
Second Floor, Washington
na.Iss

Second Floor, Washington
Only
$500 Peter Pan Strapless
Bras, white, 80 to So 3I9
A-S.95 Discontinued Style
Pull-On Nylon Girdles, white,
s, M, L--------------- 4,99
1850 Pull-on Elastic Cor
selettes, sizes 80 and 34---1.0O
50-2.50 to $50 Discontinued
Style Cotton Bras, broken sizes,
100
25-12.95 Corselettes, rayon
satin, broken sizes -----6.99
$500 Fortuna Sea Web Panty
Girdles, light, airy and cool,
white; 8, M, L-------------2.99
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Nursery
Furniture

Fourth Floor. Washington
Store Only
3-5.95 Drivette Car Seats, ass
1-S.95 Garry Crib and Mat
tre1B ----------------- 4s4t
1-42.s5 Double Drop Side Crib,
WnlCe ZS.SS
1-12.95 High Chair, blendwood
with black iron legs -----6 $50
Lass High Chair, wax birch,
6.90
1-7.95 Swing and Stand ASS
loss Youth Chair, grey up
holStery ------------- -5.99
l-39.95 Double Drop Side Crib,
wax birch ---------------25.99
1-l9.95 Carriage, soiled-
1-42.50 Carriage, soiled---27.99
lass Carriage, soiled- 1889
1-14.95 CoscO High Chair,
1l-7.95 Car Beds, soiled --4.99
-l7.95 Feed !. N FUN Tables,
SCARED ------------------0.99
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Lingerie

Second Floor, Washington Only
1853 PIeated Nylon Tricot
SlipA broken sizes and colors
zoo
20-2.99 Cotton Broadcloth
Print Shorty Pajamas- -, 1.99
. 15-7.95 Nylon Taffeta Bouffant
Petticoats, black, broken sizes,
zoo
2S-l.99 Nylon Tricot Slips,
white, small sizes l1.S9
Is Printed Cotton Crepe Gowns,
broken sizes ------- -I.99
13-2.99 Rayon Crepe Gowns,
lace trims, broken sizes - -1.99
6-2.s9 Cotton Plisse Slips, ny
Ion trims, broken sizes LOO
Evening star., 1955-06-30
China
Street Floor. Washington
Store Only


Store Only
12-S.9S Fancy, CoIorful Hens
and Roosters. 81
26-1.00 Large Tiles In Black
AIOu rrSucS 500
lS-1.98 Children's Space Banks,
pink or white 500
A-1!49 Tid-Bit Trays, Currier
d Ives and Homestead patterns,
79c
@1.OO Baby Sets, 3-pc., plate,
cup and cereal bowl 49c
7-2.98 Black Iron Trays :. LOO
1S-l.SS Ovenproof Te8 Pots,
decorated, 6-cup size LOO
lisa Wrought Iron Compotes,
$50
Evening star., 1955-06-30
NegIigees

Second Floor, Washington and
Arlington
5O-s.99 Cotton Crepe Busters,
broken sizes --------------2.OO
Is Embossed Cotton Busters,
pastels, broken sizes-------1.O0
1OO-3.S9 Zp-Back Denim Gu
lottes, misses and women's
broken sizes ----------2 for 800
Evening star., 1955-06-30
LeatkergOOds

Street Floor, Washington Only
1895 Leather lined Brown Calf
skin Bag -----------------4.99s
1S-7.95 to 1925 Bags, as is,
3.7ss
11-5.00 Bags, as is--------3O0s
3 Women's ZOO Billfold and
Cigarette Lighter Sets 1.29s
15-1.0o Billfolds and Change
Purses in gold color plastie
mesh -39cs
19S-3.O0 Assorted Bags --1.69"
sPlus 10q6 Taz.
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Hosiery

Street Floor, Washington Only
Ill Prs. "As Is'' Sheer Nylons.
broken sizes and colors, . prs. 81
5000 White Triple Roll Bobby
Socks, broken sizes "a prs. LOO
70 Prs. 1.50 Dandy CO. Gauge
Nylons, broken sizes and colors,
$50
122 Imperfs. Of 1.35 Sheer Ny
IONS pfSs 1.VU
~ Prs. Nylon, size Sh only -39c
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Linens
Street Floor, Washington
Store Only

kOO SfstH
1000 Sec. Soc to $50 Martex
wash Cloths -25c
80 Sec. 3Sc Cannon Striped Dish
towels ---------------4 for 81
22-1.29 Flour Sack Dish Towels,
6 for $50
SS Sec. Cannon Colored Percale
Pillow Cases -------69 600
500 Sec. PercaIe Sheets, 72x108"
LIT
19-1.9s Cotton Scatter Rags,
SEC
go Sec. 7sc Printed Pillow
CescS ----------------- Tor IL
96-79c White Zippered Pillow
Covers ------------.2 2 for 81
21-4.95 Nylon Cloths with
Swiss embroidery, 52x52- ----3.49
also 6.95-52x7O inch -4.S9
10-7.SS to 9.95 Bates Draperies
and Spreads, discontinued pat
terms, broken sizes
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Knit indies
GJOUes

Street Floor, Washington Only
12S Prs. LIS Sueded Rayon
Gloves, embroidered ruffle tops,
white only, broken sizes $50
IS Prs. 800 Handsewn Double
Woven Nylon Shorties, white,
broken sizes --------------1.S9
SO Prs. $50 and 400 Hand-Sewn
Double Woven Fabric Gloves,
navy, black, brown; broken
Sizes -,---------------
Evening star., 1955-06-30
JesCeIfu

OetCetTy
Street Floor, Washington Only
10 Women's 100 Cuff Links and
Collar Pin Sets for Loo
1--10.00 Rhinestone Rope Neck
lace S.OOa
$500 Rope Necklaces, chain
and bead styles ----------1.O0"
75-2.o0 to 800 Costume Jewelry
1.00s
50-1.00 Fitted Clutch Bags,
Soc
1-7.M Stretch Bracelet and
Locket, as is ------------2.50"
sPius 10% TaI
Evening star., 1955-06-30
SiIref.,rssre

Street Floor, Washington oaty
5o--1.0o Yollow-handIe Silver.
plated Knives ------. zee
1O0-29c Silverplated Iced Tea
Spoons -. $50
2--39.98 Silverplated Tableware
Sets, 44-pc. George" pattern,
aon-matching teaspoons
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Electrical
AplDIia

1NtF0 FI00F, washington
Store Only
1-109.50 Chelsie So" Window
Fan ------------------59.95
2-96.50 Chelsle 80" Fans, 1885
1-29.9S Universal Electric Per-
cOlatOr, 10-cup size ----14.95
1-59.95 Parkway 20" Fam, 33.95
1-49.95 Parkway 2V Fan, as is
29.95
1855 Westinghouse Deep
Fryer -------------------14.95
Evening star., 1955-06-30
DGsNtisase Dresses

Second Floor. Washington and
Arlington
SOS Sleeveless Rayon Bembefgs,
broken sizes 8 to 18--------e.SS
$50 Seersucker Uniforms, blue,
aqua; sizes 10 and 12.---2.SS
8.98 to 10.9S Extra Size Crepe
Dresses, broken sizes
sos Wrap Around and Zip
Front Brunch Coats
2.99 and $50 Cotton Dresses,
some with boleros-
2.9e HaK- Size Brunch Coats.
1.88
S.9S sunback Dresses with
Jackets -e.96
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Girls Weus.

Fourth Floor, Washington Only
3o-2.ss Red or Blue Jeans, sizes
70 lA---------------- -1.oS
s0-45c 70 sse white or Colored
Ankiets --------------S for LOO
2S--1.99 to $50 Sports Shirts
and BlOuses. solids, prints 1.29
as-a.ss 10 $50 Cotton Dresses.
aplids or prints-
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Teens Wear

Fourth Floor, Washington Only
20-S.s9 to lass In Between
Size Dresses ---------------5.O0
50-2.9s Blue Denim or Red
Twill Jeans 1.7S
30-2.99 Sleeveless Cotton Sport
Shirts, prints, checks and solids,
1.99
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Art Goods
Fourth Floor, Washington
Store Only

TVUft tt FGOWs WUcfttHVGUH
Store Only
12-08c to 1.9s Sofa Pillows,
Soileo ----------------
S-S.9S and 4.4s Wool Shrug
Kits -Z-------------1.79
12-3.9S Bead Kits for Collars
OF Sweaters ----------------9 $50
A.98 Plastic Covered Has
socks, damaged ------------1.98
18-2.50 Novelty Toy Kits -1.29
6-S.9S Knitting Bags-----1.98"
sPIus Fed. Td1.
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Notions
Street Floor, Washington
Store Only

Street Floor, Washington
Store Only
53--1.00 Blouse Trees, chrome
plated ----- $50
2S--1.00 Plastic Chair Sets, at.
tractive patterns, broken colors.
SEQ
154.95 Metal Car Trees, for
hanging clothes In car ar-.----59c
25-1.99 White Two-way Stretch
Girdles, broken sizes L49
30--1.9S Blanket Bags, with
para pockets ------------9 $50
1S-2.ss Slightly Damaged Gar
ment Bags -----------------ISc
25-1.19 Famous-make Silver
6 Sec. 5.98 to 6.9S Clear Plastic
Travel Bags --------------1.89S
sPlus Fed. Td1.
Evening star., 1955-06-30

Mems Furnishings
Street F1oor-washington; Arlington
500 Mems Fomous Moks Jswslry Sets
Cuff links and matching tie bar from q MA
famous maker smartly sift-boxed in jewelry hsa&Z
chest. A wonderful valuei ,iu. .ax
1.50 EIostie Belts
cool and comfortable for summer wear Famous -
make with original price intact Buy several at 02~
this low price
ZOO, ESQ Fomous Make Suspenders
supsrtine eastics for trim fit and comfort AS wA.
sorted plain and fancy cclors. 30 handy to have ~
several and at great sayngsl
Street Floor -Washington Only
z.o5 to 3.95 Dress Shirts
Perfects and irregLars of high quality shirts = MM
All from famous maker. Solid colors and Loo
white In the assortment. Broken szes
Irress. Of LIS Tee Shirts
All combed cotton with nylon reinforced collars
10 retain shape From famous maker. r. A0e
regularities minute. Sizes s-M-L
$50 Fomous Mcke Ties
An exceptional group from famous maker who zA.
retired from business Assorted colors, fabrics, OX
patterns in the group.
i3-SS5-7S5 Swim Sets. famous moke----------- z.ss
is-3.s5 Denim Slseks, small sizs----------- I.es
le-5.s5 Cotton Chino Jseksts, sizes eny---- l.ss
-cetton Sweet Jseksss, ripper fronts--------- ass
i-i5oo Sureeat. lightweight ton size A. mussed--s74
2T-Iusss. $50 Rsyen Robes with carrying boos-- 3.ss
si-s9s-4sS Bssqus shisss, broken sizss-------l.4s
7-soosss esbsRdias spers Shirts. L. X Sizes mussed,
3.Ss
i7-l.s5 Sport csps broken sizes, mused sac
i-ines. s.ss Psiamss, size c, soiled--------- sac
l-5.S5 Rebs V STYLE royon sotn, small size mussed,
1856
lass Leisure ceaa. ton, mussed; size A --e.ss
Evening star., 1955-06-30

Street Floor. Washington and
Arlington
276-1.O0 Cotton Blouses, as
sorted colorS ----4----.--. Sc
1O0-3.99 Nylon Stoles In lacy
patterns, hand-knotted fringe,
5sc Costume Flowers, pin-on
styles ---------------3 for LOO
Street Floor. Washington Only
148-1.90 and 2.99 Cotton
Blouses, broken assortment, LOO
75-5.ss Blouses, nylons, dacrons
and .rayons, broken assortment,
2.99
110-1.0o and 1.s9 Collars and
FHl-ins -------------------39c
2S-s.9s Cotton Skirts, broken
assortment ----------------1.99
Evening star., 1955-06-30

Toys
Fourth Floor, Washington
Store Only
1-IS.95 Fire Chief Auto o---11.99
PASS Dump Truck, pedal
drive ---------------------lo.SS
5--16.95 Peel Table and Chair
Sets, 8 pieces 1888
1--17.95 Flexy Racer with hand
brakes ------------------11. -11.99
2-10.95 Blackboards, easel style,
$50
4--1O.95 Bouncing Horse on me-
tai stand --------------6.99
8-5.9S Safety Colt Bouncing
Horse on wooden stand -2.99
1O-14.95 Modern Desk and
Chair Sets ----------------7.49
+3l.95 Jet Plane, pedal drive,
1898
sass Table and Chair Sets,
3 pieces, black enamel finish,
12.47
1-44.95 Boys rs" English BIZ
cycle, 3 speeds ds---------.2 1888
LASS Girls rs" English Biz
cycle, 3 speeds ----------2 -29.99
A7.95 Sc00ters ----------3.S
1-24.95 Velocipede, 16", SCARED.
1889
@21.s5 veiocipedes, 12v. scar
red lass
17.SS Kiddies' Fishing Rod
Sets ----- -3.99
l-29.95 Deluxe Wonder Horse
on Chrome Stand ---------19.Ss
4--l2.95 Walking Dolls 40" root
ed hair--------.-.-.--...
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Junior. Dresses
Bettes. Dresses

Second Floor, Washington and
Arlington
Misses and Women's 14.98 to
17.9S Summer Dresses, sizes 10
to Is and l4h to 22h-----8.0o
Misses and Women's 1888 to
22.9S Summer Dresses, sizes 10
to 20 and IAN to 221a------9.00
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Budget Dresses

Casual Dresses
Second Floor, Washington;
Street Floor, Arlington
Misses 1o.ss TO lass Cottons,
assorted styles and eolors, 10
" ~ .--.-.-----..-.-...-e.e3
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Housewares
Third Floor. Washington
Store Only

13-4.s5 PearIwick Bath Stools.
l.99
18-1.73 Semi Gloss Paint,
cream colored only 800
@1.A Flat Paint, quart----ssc
-475 Flat Paint, gallon n---2.5e
12-1.A Fiat Paint, qt.; green
only -s--------6 CSC
10-2.7S Enamel, qt., navy blue,
Les
75-Soc Enamel, 1/6 pt., as
sorted colors ----------------5c So
72-29c Rolls Of Aluminium Foil,
IS feet -----------.l l9c
23-1.o0 Packages Transparent
Wall Protector, 2 sheets 25x4o",
49c
5O-79c Home Freshener Cam
19-1.O0 Plastic Toilet Top
Trays -------------- $50
A-2.9S Picnic Jugs
Evening star., 1955-06-30
HassdIeercIsiefs

Street Floor. Washington and
Arlington
125 Mems 29c White Cotton
Cords, soiled ------.--------19c
ESQ Women's 29c Prints -15c
80 Mems and Women's LOO
Imported Linen and Swiss
Sheer Handkerchiefs, white and
colofS Tor LOO
100 Imported Irish Linen
Handkerchief, hand shirred
hens ---------------2 for 100
Street Floor, Washington Only
200 Mems 500 Linen Initial
Handkerchief broken assort-
ment -----------
IS Boxes Mems 100 Tv Initial
Handkerchief, broken assort-
ulenb -----------------
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Rug Department
Third Floor, Washington
Store Only

3-29.95 Reversible Fibre Rugs,
OA4o 4CCU lvsvU
S-49.S Reversible 50% Wool,
50% Carpet Rayon Rugs, 9xl2
4CCV -----------. GS.S3
12-14.50 Reversible Fibre Rugs,
VA0 4COt SsSS
14-l9.S5 Reversible Fibre Rugs,
Sxlz leeI 9.99
3-S9.95 Hand Hooked Rugs,
sou wool, 50% rayon; 9x12 feet,
approximate size ----------59.99
@A.95 Wool Sample Rugs,
4.ox6 feet -6.S9
1-1S7.5o Grey Twist Weave
Broadloom Rugs, as Is; 1l.3x145
feet ---------------5 $3.50
8--2.9S Oval Braided Rugs,
24x36 inches ---------I.O0
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Boys Wear

Boys Wear
2nd Floor Washington; Street Floor. Arlington
White Cotton Tee Shirts
Buy an arm load for summer-long wear and mw.
sayei These shirts cool, easy to wash, need A7s
no ironing. Can be worn outer or under
shirt Sizes to a. q for 100
Reversible Worm-Up jackets
Ideal for camp when the evenings are cool
and Tor other occasions OF rayon satin In a -
maroon, blue and black combinations with - .A4
reverse side In contrasting colors. Finished
with an embroidered motif. s. M L Sizes
l.99 Short Sleeve Sport Shirts
All famous makes and in colorful patterns
OF cool cottons that wash easily need Just q q A0
touch OF the iron. Styled with two breast hs%Z
pockets. Sizes to 49,
End FIOor-Washington Only
i.5s
ss-lss z.ss Swim Play Trunks sizes $40 in group
i.4s
as-Youns Mems 7ss-IIs IS Summer Seeks broken sizes
4Ss
Hiss Blu. eaberdins tiuy" Suits sizes u and TO-
1889
zoo-4se Cotton Athletic Shirts. sizes e-e-------iss
sss.4ss cssten kait Briefs broken sizes --z-.lse
s-isos Wool Sport Coats Husky sizes H. 49, Is, s.
s-zsSs YserReund Husky" Suits. sizes "A. 49, 20.
2s-Youns Mems A.ss weoI spor cost, sizes 1888 il
lz4ss Ysor-Round SUITS i-button roll style, sizes is
sZisss Two-Troussr csberdins Suits sizes s-l4-.sss
Yesns Mems 1925 Two-Trousss Gsbsrdins Suits sizes
i1I1ss eo,son wa.h sho,ss, HUSKY sizes TO- T. sse
i6-Jr 3.s9, 4.s9 Dress slssks, broken szes---- 9Se
Evening star., 1955-06-30
Necksrear

Street Floor. Washington and
Arlington
Evening star., 1955-01-02
Soviet Union
~ Richard Kosischke

MOSCOW The big question IN
Moscow as 1855 begins Is:
4n( (What viii the Soviet Union and
its allies do Il and when the Paris
agreements to rearn1 West Germany
are ratifed?n
Already on the table are threats
Z To ally the armed forces Of eight
Communist nations under q united
command and to scrap treaties Of
MUTUAL assistance which the Rus
slams negotiated with the British and
French In World War II.
They've definitely dropped the
carrot for the stick. one West
ern diplomat commented. They've
shifted to the dire consequences
department
1t IS evident the Soviet acvern-
ment intends no retreat g~oad.
! Another question Is whether Pre-
naier Georgi MalenkoV win meet with
President Eisenhower and the heads
of the British and French govern.
fnents. or whether there will be ct
least another Big -Four foreign min-s
listers, conference Ii the spring.
veteran Western observers here
believe there VIII be 8 Big Four
pariey Of some kind in 1855. likely
hi Moscow.
They consider the door to Iaego-
tiation remains open despite ieclara-
tions by Foreign Minister ". M. Mol-
otov and the Soviet press to the ef-.
feet that i Big -Four session In May
Evening star., 1955-01-02

enjoy his confIdences. but he sell
dom goes beyond this small circle.
This contrasts with the tactics scf
his predecessor. Democratic Sec
retary Of State Dean Acheson.
Mr. Achescn, when mulling .
problem, often would dip down to
the desk officers for advice. A teie-
phone call from Mr.. AcIeson would
bring desk oficer l1urrying sup
stairs to offer what suggestions he
had.
LoyoIsy 10 Achesoa
This. perhaps. accounts for part
Of the personal loyalty which 90.
many state Department employees
felt for Mr.. Acheson. Now . lot
Of nnderiinEs win say they don't
have enough dealings with Mr..
Dulles To Ike or dislike him persoIl-
any. even though they respect his
policies.
The Secretaries cf State before
Mr.. Acfesun had their own prac-
tices. Gen. George g. Marshall car
ried out military procedures on n
strictly "trickle-ups basis.
Final Recommendation were passed
up to Gen. Marshall written on q
single sheet or paper with boxes for
yes" OF mo- on the bottom. Gen.
Evening star., 1955-01-02
North Asia
By Robert Eunson

TOKYCs-Trads- hungry Japan Il
moving this year into 3 new and
more vigorous phase Of the cold war.
The japanese people. beginning
1855 With conservative gcverIl-
nent. Will elect new House OF Rep-
resentatives in March.
Paramount In the election CAM
paign IS the governments pFofnIse
to voters that commercial relations
win be established as soon as possi-
BILE with Soviet Russia and Red
China.
However, representatives ps Pre-
nlier Ichiro Hatoyaiia,s new admins
istration have told United States
Ambassador John Allison they stand
firmly beside the United States and
its anti Communist policy IA the
Far East. s
Foreign Minister Mamoru shiss-
mftsu put II this way:
We are willing to restore ncrpafl
relations with Russia and China
on mutually acceptable terms
without prejudice. however, TO our
basic collaboration with The siee
nations =
That statement leaves the door
open Tor Russia. China and the
United States to increase the tn-
tensity Of their struggle for this
major bulRark of democracy u the
Northwest Pacific.
While South Korea IS anti Cone
mlnist. her 20 million population
cannot exert the same influence IA
the Pacific as JapaIl's 8s million ind
the Korean war has left her barren.
destitute and frustrated.
n the larger field Of the far
Pacific, the United States Is II the
middle Of q vast redeployment of its
forces growing out Of the end of
the Korean and Indo-C China WARS.
There is even talk Of United States
troops pulling back from Japan.
From an indications. Chinese
Communist troops are also being
pulled back from North Korea OF
ficiai opinion here Is that neither
Russia nor Red. China wants World
War III Ia 1855.
Evening star., 1955-01-02
Lutin America
By Fred / Stroller

BUENOS AIRES. Most Latin
American leaders filaily became cons
4 viilced III 1854 that no new world war
would come along to solve their
economic problems. In many iIl-
stances. for governments Ia this part
of the Southern Hemisphere, the
new year means new start along
the difiicult road Of adjustment TO
peacetirae.
The continent offsrs sharp cob
4 trasts.
Venezuela leads the way In PROS
perity with her enormous sales of
petroleum and her new-found wealth
\ In steel. 81
Colombia ana other lnidvAneri.
can producers Of fine coffee hopo
for more profits as a result Of ex-
tra demand after Brazips crop fail-
iire. sss
. Brazil fears q long struggle ahead.
She will need time to get her eQf-
fee business back to normal and to
heal economic and political wounds
caused by a business crisis.
President Juan u. Peron Is putting
an Argentina's power behind farm
( production, To export meat and
wheat to Latin America and Europe
and support the nation. But the
farm drive is not permitted to iil-
terfere with his industrializatipn
program. involving foreign invest
ments In factories for automobiles.
trucks and tractors. new steel plants
and oil exploration.
m the North. Mexico faced uf,
boldly to currency tievaluatioFi N
1854 and thus attracted q flood ~
tourists bringing United States dol
lars and relative prosperity.
One problem, In Mexico and Other
countries, Is the low price Of inetala.
Perhaps hardest hit Is Bolivia. whose
nationalized tin industry has had
trouble paying expenses. Chile has
similar troubles with copper. d
Evening star., 1955-01-02
Central Asia
By Fred Honps!loli

HONG KONG The c6rning II
months look dangerous. but il1-
epitahle shoWdowns may be delayed.
Peiping. holding the key. threat
ems war even while talking Of CO..
existence.
Democracy's influences are dulled
by many disagreements, including
the subject Of trade with the Reds.
which may widen. Even the shock
Of the loss of North Wet Nam did
not bring unity to the West In this
area. This sdisunity and the OBJ
yious Western reluctance to send
troops to the Far East again will
be exploited by Peiping. which may
oyerplay the hand.
With India Burma-In ndonesia neu-
tralists linked with the Reds in
opposition, the Manila pact Is not
q very firm alliance yet.
Formosa's little hot war may cool
and then break out later. The Unit
ed States Formosa treaty In effect
told Peiping: Invasion means figft-
ing the United States. Peiping will
fulne, but won't risk 1t now. Later 4
perhaps Ia 1856 extension of air.
fields in South China may bring
Chang Kai-shek's island strong hold
under heavy bombing and make For.
mosa Strait risky for the United
States Navy
Communist infiltration Of Wet.
Nam. Laos and Thailand may broad-
en- the Malaga jungle war.
Far from the mainland, the Fills
pinos are ridding themselves Of COM
Evening star., 1955-01-02

regional s'oficesn are under IA
Assistant Secretary Of State.
In theory, lot of facts and
ideas could be compiled BY the low
ranking officers and shipped aup-
stairs through channels to- Mr..
Dulles nth floor suite But in
practice ideas originate mostly
with Mr.. Dulles and his close as
scciates. trickling down to lower
echelons. While this trickle-doWn
process Is going on. some low
ranking ofiicials have been known
ID snoop around the State Depart
ment trying to find out what's
going on IN their own areas.
Dulles Advisers
snooping around outside Of
channels Is not always productive
because policy making often ID cOn-
fined to . handful Of non-talkative
men.
Mr.. Dulles adviser with fhe
highest rank is Undersecretary Of
state Herbert Hoover. jr. Mr..
Hoover, however, entered the de-
partment only recently. 10 It Is be-
lieved that the Secretary stili relies
mostly on two intimates Livingston
r. Merchant. Assistant Secretary or
State for European Affairs. and
Department Counselor Douglas
Macarthur II, d nephew Of Gen.
Douglas Macarthur.
Other men especially close 70 Mr..
Dulles include Deputy Undersecre-
tary Robert Murphy. Legal Adviser
Herman PhIeger, Walter 8. Rob
eftson, Assistant Secretary AZ etete
FOR Far Eastern Affairs. and Carl
McCarale, Assistant Secretary %
state for Public Affairs.
HCfh Mr. rhleger and Mr.. Nc
Cardle. while not strictly policy
makers. get In their words On policy
matters. Mr.. McCardle and Mr..
Dulles became close friends while
Mr.. McCarrlle worked as 3 corre-
sppndenf for the Philadelphia Bul-
letin. Now MI. McCardle accom-
panies Mr.. Dulles almost everywhere.
and has been known 70 speak firmly
to the Secretary when Mr.. McCarsile
thinks the Secretary Is about 70
make 4 mistake. either ii the flcld
0f public relations 0r policy.
Mr.. Dulles win listen % M. No
Cards and ths ether ofacials who
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Mr.. Dulles Is less likely to make ex
clusiyeiy personal decisions. Great
State Department resources are des
Toted to anaiyzing facts from RUS
sia, speculating on what the EoVietg
might do, and suggesting how the
West can counter these Red moves.
All of this Soviet material, n
the more traditional manner, moves
from the lower echelon up to Mr..
Dulles for fnal appraisal and action.
Press os . Weapon IS
Mr. Dulles does not see his jobs
confined to his ONCE or the confer
enee tables abroad, Perhaps more
than any other recent Secretary 0f
State. MI. Dulles appreciates nov
he can utilize the press as q weapon
Of foreign policy.
The traditional approRch, ~
course, Is for the Secretary 10 ex-
plain his views publicly In the hops
that they viii win popular support,
Mr.. Dulles goes further.
Ii formal statements and ID ap-
parcntIy on -hand remarks at news
conferences. Mr. Dulles throws out
ideas. promises or warnings tl1at
are intended to influence not only
the American people but forelEn
governments as well.
There Is evidence that Mr.. Dulles
also Is adept at utilizing the Amer
team press 10 head on any conflicts
he might have with other cabinet
members II Is eaid that II he FORE
sees possible opposition from q fei-
low cabinet member, Mr.. dulles q
likely 70 rush HIS idea before the
pubic and nail Il down as accepted.
policy before the 0ppOsition can Ges
opposition.
IN his dealings with the press. Mr..
Dulles ID about Is taIkative Rs any
Secretary of State III history. FOR
these garnbits IN the game Of public
affairs. Nh Dulles c0nsuIts MI. Me-
caKdIe Not since before the days III
CordeI Hull has an Assistant Secre-
tafy Of state for Public Affairs mad
such close touch with 4 Sccretafyb
8day-to-day dealings with the pres4s.
But Ia this as IN policy fields. Nh.
Dulles relisiies the idea Of accepting
fun responsibility for what ne does.
This IS part of his self imposed as
sieunent of running the Stats De-
partfhent IS far as possible e . Ckiss
man SHOW.