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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-20
Gen. BedeII Smiths
Eye Held in Dunoer

BOSTON, May 20 tR).-Doctors
are expected to decide today
what steps to take to save the
right eye Of Gen. Walter BedelI
Smith. former director Of the
Central Intelligence Agency.
Gen. Smith is suffering from a
tear in the retina of the right
eye. Authorities at the Massa.
chusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
said the condition develops some.
times from mysterious cause:
and generally not by an acct.
dent.
DR.. Charles L. Schepens, heac
of the infirmary's retina service
was to consult today with Col
w. L. Spaulding. head Of thu
ophthalmology department Of tn.
Army's Walter Reed Hospital a
Washington.
Gen. Smith new here from
Was ington Saturday.
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lens. :, We are anxious for
the future"
Mr.. Pineau expected to meet
Henry Cabot Lodge. head of the
United States delegation. for a
talk in advance of the Security
Council meeting this afternoon.
In asking for the renewal of
debate, France had asked the
ll-nation Council to call upon
Egypt to comply with the six
principles" for operation of the
canal that the Council approved
last October Is.
France is the only major ma
ton still asking her shippers to
boycott the canal. The French
told the council Egypt had failed
to give minimum guarantees
concerning free transit through
talk in advance Of the Security
Council meeting this afternoon.
the canal" and asserted thai
Egypt's plan for operating the
waterway was lin fragrant con.
tradiction with the six princi-
pies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-20
Methodist Bishop
Praises Pope as
Man of Peace

WORCESTER, Mass. May 20
R.--Methodist Bishop John
Wesley Lord had praise for Pope
Plus XII and the Roman Cath
Ollie Church as the New England
Methodist Conference ended its
l6lst annual meeting yesterday.
The bishop. head Of the Bos-
ton area of the Methodist
Church. said the world owes a
debt Of gratitude to Pope Plus,
this man Of God, this man Of
peace. for his efforts and
achievements toward world
peace"
He said the world "also should
be thankful to the Roman
Catholic Church for the leader
ship 1t has given to the world
in the interest Of peace.
Preaching at the closing serv-
ice Of the meeting at Worcester's
Wesley Church. Bishop Lord
said there are two areas In
which all churchmen would BE-
willing to march shoulder u
shoulder with the Roman Cath.
ole Church-in the achievement
of the Holy life and in the
achievement OF peace"
1T Is only when we begin Il
speak OF doctrines and dogmas.
Bishop Lord said, that we LOST
this common basis. II we coulC
find q mind such as there vel
In Christ Jesus, dealing with The
practical issues Of life, we coulc
advance together TO peace"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-20

for plans and programs at Air
Force headquarters here - an
other new position also was
nominated for lieutenant general.
Anderson TO Replace Power
The White House said that
Gen. Power will be succeeded as
commander Of the Air Research
and Development Command by
1t. Gen. Samuel E. Anderson,
who now heads the weapons
System Evaluation Group.
Another nomination sent to
the Senate today was that Of
Malcolm A. MacIntyre, New York
attorney. to be Undersecretary
of the Air Force.
Mr.. MacIntyre. 40, a Repub-
llican. was named to succeed
James H. Douglas. who recently
was made Secretary Of the All
Force. The new Undersecretary
served in the Air Transport
Command during World War ii
rising from first lieutenant tc
col mel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-20

big illusions on the results of the
debate"
I'VE intend essentially" he
told newsmen, that the United
Nations should state that the de
facto situation of the Suez Canal
lis not final"
Arriving in New York, he
elaborated:
I'VE are not here to organize
"a new battle between Egypt and
France" Mr.. Pineau said, but
France is seeking a definitive
statement and the u. N. is 1.-The
appropriate means TO arrange for
the possibility of negotiations
between Egypt and the canal
users"
Egypt's sole control is not good
for the peace of the Middle East,
he said, and 1t would be danger
Gus for peace If Egypt chooses
in the future to prevent use OF
the canal to one nation-France
for instance.
I'VE prefer now. in a clear
atmosphere, tn discuss the prob
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-20
81 Safe in AirIiner
Accident in Upon

TOKYO. May 20 tRI.--A Japan
Air Lines plane carrying 81 per-
sons. plowed through a fence
today and damaged an engine
and front wheel in making an
unscheduled landing at the big
United States Tachikawa All
Base. No one was hurt.
An aviation bureau spokesman
said the four-engine airliner
en- route from Fukuoka to Tokyo
was diverted to the suburban
Tokyo air base. Stormy weather
lowered the ceiling at Haneds
Airport to less than 500 feet.
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Gen. Power to Succeed
LeMoy as Head of SAC

1t. Gen. Thomas S. Power.
now commanding general of the
Air Research and Development
Command, was named by Presi-
dent Eisenhower today to sue
coed Gen. Curtis E. LeMay as
commander in chief of the
Strategic Air Command.
The change will take place in
August when Gen. LeMay is
scheduled TO become vice chief
Of staff Of the Air Force.
The President nominated Gen.
Power for temporary promotion
to the rank Of full general as
he disclosed his selection to head
the Strategic Air Command.
At the same time. the Presi-
dent nominated for promotion
four other Air Force officers be-
ing reassigned TO important COM
Gets Europe Assignment
1t. Gen. Frank F. Everest. now
deputy chief Of staff for opera
tons at headquarters here. as
signed to succeed 1t. Gen. VIII
liam H. Turner as commander
IN chief Of United States Air
Forces In Europe. was nominated
for the rank Of full general.
Maj. Gen. william E. Hall, now
assistant chief OF staff for reserve
forces, was named to succeed
retiring Gen. Charles B. Stone,
III as commander Of the Conti-
mental Air Command with the
rank of lieutenant general.
Maj. Gen. Walter E. Todd. now
vice commander and chief OF
staff of Far East Air Forces. was
nominated for promotion to lieu
tenant general in an assignment
as chief Of staff of the United
Nations command in Korea. This
is new position. becoming eff
fective July /.
Mai. Gen. John K. Gerhart,
now commander Of the 18th Air
Force in Germany. who will be
assigHSd as deputy chief Of stan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-20
President Halls
Red Cross Role
Coils 1t BuIwurk
Of Freedom Itself

President Eisenhower today
hailed the American National
Red Cross for its role in helping
Americans do our duty toward
humanity"
The President spoke to dele
gates attending the opening
session of the Red Cross conven-
ton. Speaking without notes,
Mr.. Eisenhower said II just have
to try to express what is in my
heart" for the Red Cross, rang
ing all the way from admiration
and respect to downright graf
itude."
The President said he had q
keen personal awareneSs Of what
the Red Gross did for American
soldiers in World War II. In
that greatest Of all tragedies,
war;" he said. the Red Cross
was "a home away from home"
for thousands Of young men
troubled, dislocated land often
just plain lonely and homesick. /"
Mr.. Eisenhower said the goth
century has been a time OF
crises. but Il think we are q
better people. a more informed
people. because of each Of the
crises through which we have
passed"
The work Of the Red Cross has
been a bulwark Of freedom itself
Mr.. Eisenhower said. I'VE must
assure ourselves that legitimate
human aspirations are being
satisfied under a system of free
DOM" he said. "or else freedom
itself will have to retreat"
The traditional role Of the Red
Cross, he said. is to "help us de
what America always wants Il
do-preserve justice and prevent
suffering"
Mr.. Eisenhower noted that the
current financial plight Of the
Red Cross poses a terrific
problem" But he said he is Ger.
tain "Amprica will roQF1oT1d
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aside from sheer financial neces-
sity."
Nevertheless, he said. the Red
Cross faces three courses in
its. present crisis. The organiza-
ton must practice strict econ
omy. must go all out to raise
more money. or, II they fail
must face the "hard third
choice" of cutting some Red
Cross service programs. he de-
clared.
The morning session was pre-
sided over by Daniel w. Bell
District chapter chairman and
chairman of the convention
District Commissioner Robert e
Mclaughlin welcomed the dele
gates.
Gruenther TO Speak
The delegates we're scheduled
to split up into separate discus
sion groups this afternoon. Gen
Alfred Gruenther. Red Cross
president. will speak at an en-
ternational Night" session al
Constitution Hall. Two Ameri-
can nurses will receive the Flor
lence Nightingale Medal for dis
tinguished services tonight.
The three-day annual conven-
ton has drawn about 5000 dele
gates from 300 Red Cross chap
tiers in the United States and
the Territories.
Registration began yesterday
morning. Some of the delegates
attended a high mass at St
Thomas Apostle Church and
others were present at Washing
ton Cathedral for a service Of
dedication to the moral and
spiritual values Of the Red Cross
Last night, the delegates at
tended a special concert by the
National Symphony Orchestrs
in Constitution Hall. The con.
cert. conducted by Howard Nit
chell. was sponsored by Mrs
Merriweather Post.
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In Two years Tor disaster aid
Now, he said. the organizations
disaster reserves are completely
gone.
The top Red Cross ofiicial called
for a level-headed approach to
the problem. He said, "We have
real cause for concern, but we
have no cause for pessimism OF
disbursement"
Mr.. Hartman said next years
budget Of $44.3 million. approved
yesterday, includes a cut of ST.
$4,000, or 8 per cent, for non-
disaster operations.
At the same time, he said, the
disaster budget will be increased
from 81 million to $40 million
He said an additional 50 million
has been budgeted as the first
step in an attempt to restore the
disaster reserve fund.
Clay win Head Drive
MFR. Hartman announced that
retired Gen. Lucius d. Clay viii
head the new Red Cross drive foi
members and funds. Gen. Clay
now chairman Of the board Of
the Continental Can Co., sue.
ceeds H. S. NJ. Burns, Shell oil
Co. president. who headed last
years drive.
In cities where the Red eros:
has joined United Funds, as in
Washington. the organization
does not campaign separately
for funds except in emergencies
Even II the Red Cross raise:
$85 million in contributions b.
July / and faces no more major
disasters before that time, Mr.
Hartman said. funds would b.
insufficient on National emerl
gencies.
Mr.. Hartman said this doe,
not mean. that we have failed.
In the two years in which
this crisis has been building I'D.
he said. "the American peopl,
have contributed nearly SCOT
million to the Red Cross. II this
is failure, it is the most mag
nificent failure Of all time"
Operating Budget Cut
Mr.. Hartman said the ma.
tional organization recently ha:
cut its operating budget and 10.
cal chapters are expected to DE-
likewise. Some activities, hi
noted, including disaster relief
and service to the armed forces
are required under the Rec
Cross charter.
OF other activities, he said
AL the evidence shows that Rec
Cross programs are meeting the
wishes Of the people and are moi
duplicating the work of others
Consequently" he said, "ther,
does not appear to be any basi,
reason for drastic alterations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-20
AFL-C|O Council Finds
Beck Guilty. Ousts Him
DecisionCites
Misuse of
Union Funds
BY CECIL HOLLAND

Organized labor's top COM
mand today found Transfers
Union President Dave Beck
guilty Of gross misuse of union
funds" and removed him as a
member of the AFL-CIO Execu-
tive Council and vice president
of the federation.
AFL-CIO President George
Meany said the action was unan-
imous.
The Executive Council reached
its decision in an hour-long
meeting at which Beck appeared
and refused to answer multiple
charges of malfeasance and mall
administration in his conduct of
Teamster Union affairs.
Beck. accompanied by two
Teamsters lawyers, was before
the council for AZ minutes.
Mr.. Meany said he spoke for
about 20 minutes summarizing
the charges and added:
Il told him what I thought Of
his actions" Then Beck read a
two-page statement setting
forth his reasons for not an
swering the charges and chal-
longing the councils right to
suspend him. After that he
slipped away from the AFL-CIO
headquarters by going to a base
ment garage and taking a car
from the building.
Meany Reads Statement
About 80 minutes later Mr..
Meany strobe into a conference
room on the first floor and be.
fore a large group of newsmen
and television cameramen read
this statement:
THE Executive Council finds
that Vice President Beck has
been guilty of gross misuse of
union funds entrusted to his
care. Whether he has violated
any laws. State or Federal, deal
ing with theft, miSappropria-
ton or embezzlement is not for
us to consider or determine.
There is not the faintest
question in our minds, however,
that he is completely guilty Of
violating the basic trade union
law that union funds are q
sacred trust, belonging to the
members and to be protected and
safeguarded for the interests of
the members. Whether Beck
stole the funds or borrowed
them. the record shows he took
advantage Of his position as q
trade union official to use money
belonging to dues-paying mem
bers for his own personal gain
and profit.
"A full record of these charges
was presented to Vice President
Beck prior to this hearing. He
does not choose to answer.
ION the basis of these facts
and conclusions the Executive
Council finds Dave Beck guilty
as charged and removes him as
a vice president of the AFL-CIO
and as a member of the Execu-
tive Council.
Senate Probe Led TO Charges
The charges were based on dis
closures by the Senate commit
tee investigating improper acti-
'Ivities in labor management rela-
Itions. Beck was accused by the
committee of misusing more than
100000 Of union funds for his
personal benefit and of using the
power and position he held as
head Of the is million member
lTeamsters to obtain favors and
financial profits.
The councils action will be
subject to ratification by the
AFL-CIO convention meeting in
Miami Beach in December.
Beck, himself. could carry the
battle to the convention If the
Teamsters should retain him in
Office that long.
Asked if Beck had any other
recourse. Mr.. Meany said shortly:
well, he's got a lot Of
lawyers"
However. Mr.. Meany said Beck
Continued on Page AS, Col. I
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Red Cross Convention
old of Financial PLIGHT
Huge Disaster OutIoy Is Revealed;
Gen. Clay to Head Fund Drive

The American Red Cross today finds itself in financial
straits because unprecedented expenditures
aster relief National Chairman Roland Hartman told
opening session the national convention today
Speaking before than 5000 delegates Constitution
Hail. Mr. Hartman said the Red spent $50 million
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-20
ADA Defends
Budget, Scores
'Reck|essness'
Senators Repeat
Economy Pleas,
Urge Further Cuts
BY the Associated Press

Two liberal groups say It,:
RECKLESS" and "unjustified" fol-
economy advocates to contend
the Nation can't afford Presi-
dent Eisenhower's record peace.
time spending budget.
But Senators Of both major
political parties said anew thai
Congress should cut into the ST.
billion spending budget Mr.
Eisenhower has proposed for the
fiscal year starting July /. They
differed principally on how much
should be cut.
Senator Ives, Republican OF
New York, a strong administra-
tive supporter. said yesterday
Mr.. Eisenhower will have a hard
battle preserving his budget but
that Il think he can do it," The
Senator spoke in a filmed tele-
vision interview.
He said prospects will be clearer
after the President makes his
second public appeal on radio
and TV tomorrow night. Last
Tuesday. Mr.. Eisenhower de-
Tended the overall budget as
necessary to maintain an ade-
Quate defense and to keep pace
with the needs Of the people. To-
morrow night. he goes to bat for
his 1898 billion foreign aid pro-
gram-a prime factor Of many
who seek budget reductions.
President Satisfied
Today Mr.. Eisenhower was
described as satisfied with the
public response to his speech
last week.
White House Press Secretary
James CsHagerty said the Prcsi.
dent believes he attained his OBJ
jective Of increasing under
standing about why high Fed
eral expenditures are needed.
Mr.. Hagerty said "quite q
few" kilograms and letters have
been received. commenting on
the speech. He refused to break
them down into pros and cons.
But Senator Kefauver, Demo-
crat Of Tennessee. said the econ
omy drive has gathered so much
momentum that Mr.. Eisenhower
can't reverse the trend. II think
now there will be substantial
cuts" he said in a filmed Tv
interview.
Budget Defended
Meanwhile, defense Of the
Presidents money requests came
from two groups in the liberal
political camp that frequently
differ with Mr.. Eisenhower on
other issues.
In a statement released by
Americans for Democratic Ac-
ton. SO persons in the economic,
labor, education and other fields
assailed what they said were
"unjustified and irresponsible
claims that the Nations economy
cannot stand Mr.. Eisenhower's
record budget. They asserted:
This Nation can afford the
programs In the budget now be-
fore the Congress. and indeed
looking to our future well-being
we suggest that the Nation cam
not afford to do without these
programs"
Among those signing the state.
ment was Leon H. Keyserling
chairman Of the Council Of Eco
nomic Advisers under former
President Truman. Mr.. Keyser.
ling directed a study which was
made public yesterday by a sep
arate group. an economic re-
See SPENDING. Page A.:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-20
French Ask u. N. to Hold
Suez Case Isn't Closed
Pineou Will Urge Council to Declare
Eqypts Plan Is Not Final Word

UNITED NATIONS, N. Y. May 20 tF1.-French Foreign
Minister Christian Pineau planned to the United Nations
Security Council today that Egyp plan operating
the Suez Canal is not the final word
Leaving Paris plane the reopenng of Council debate
the canal Pneau conceded the French don't have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-20
CRITIC
HAS EXTRA WOES

WARDROBE TROUBLES beset Stor
Dromo Editor Jay cormody in his role
os on ossistont city editor in clork
Cables newest picture. Teachers
Pet" M. Cormody writes thot he
hos no trouble achieving q seedy
look. See Pose A-l6.
PASSPORT TRIcKERY is an old
ruse with women who don't won't the
world TO know their age from the
passport figures. Reporter Mary |.
voushon soys the lodies hove been
known 10 spill ink and nail polish on
the travel papers to keep their fcrties
from showing. Her story is on Pose
B-4.
NO GlMMlcKS will be on the quill
pens mode by Lewis Closer Of Choir
lottesviIle, w., for such bodies as
the Supreme Court. Reporter jack
Jonos soys Mr.. Closer. only full-time
quill pen maker in the United Stotes
will not give in to using steel, dye or
legends on his hond- mode products
poue B.
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See SPENDING, Page A..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-19
ATTORNEY GENERAL BACKS
PLEAS TO SEE A LAWYER

BALTIMORE QF9.-The classic cry II wanta see my
lawyer has drawn support from the attorney generals
flee.
Attorney General C. Ferdinand sybert jr said person
in police custody has absolute right to the advice
presence Of a lawyer from the moment Of arrest" :
Mr.. Sybert the opinion to James M Hepbron Bal
tmore City police commissioner said was prompted
by recent report by the and members of the Bai
more Bar in which city officers refused to permit attor
ney to see his client.
The attorney general said under has the
right to call contact forthwith any lawyer Of choice
and to consult with such lawyer at time" He added:
One cannot assert reliance democratic process and
the Importance Of Individual liberty and ct the time
hold that crime in democratic society be solved and
controlled only by wort to totalitaran police methods"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-19
9-Doy Pageant to Salute
Jomestownts Festival

west as Hagerstown, Nd, and
from many nearby Virginia COM
munities.
Taking leading roles:
Jerry Ragni. Airman sc from
Andrews Air Force Base pow
hatan), Peggy Porter, Falls
Church (Pocahontas). Camille
Allen. Arlington, (Wierdshe)
John Vance, Washington John
Rolfe). 10 Anne Uzel. Alexandria
white Lily. Edmund Stevens.
Arlington (Rev. Mr.. Whitaker)
Riley Tadlock, Washington (Bie
Wolff, and Daniel w. Delano,
Falls Church Capt. John
Smith.
Others in hte cast are Charles
Smith, Don Hopkins. Marion
zula, Grayson Harding and By
ton Jarvis. all Of Arlington;
Frank McEntee. Washington.
Joan Boyle. Hagerstown: Sybil
Dennis. Ned France. w. N. Vail
lancourt. Sue Alderman and
JENNA Lee Collier, all Of WASH
ington: Robert Allen, Mary
Amedolia, Mrs. L. c. Cassidy,
Becky Inglish, Margaret Remler.
Viette Sandbank, Betty Csupak.
Dorothy Corvin. Linda Strain
and Glenn Brownmiller, all of
Arlington.
Children's roles will be por-
trayed by Barbara Elaine Allen.
Lorraine Allen, Mary Susan Ing
fish. Beth Ann Harlan and Mary
Susan Harlan, all of Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-19

Volunteer performers from
Maryland and the District viii
help Virginians salute the James
town Festival Friday night with
a two-act pageant on Fort Myer'I
main parade ground.
The pageant, one Of a series
Of events planned by Arlington.
fans in connection with the festi.
val. will be presented nine con-
secutive nights at $50 pm.
Sponsors, the Arlington County
Board and citizens committee
have extended open invitations
to the public. Free parking and
free admission are offered.
The pageant was written by
Miss Margie Robertson. an Alex.
andria school teacher. four years
ago. It depicts the first perma-
nent English settlement in the
New World as it might have beer
seen by Powhatan, an Indian
chief and father Of Pocahontas
the girl credited in legend with
having saved the life Of Capt
John Smith.
The drama with dancing
called flushed Were Their Wal
Cries." is being directed by James
Byrd, of College Park, Md, an
Instructor in theater arts al
University Of Maryland.
Another Maryland faculty
member. Miss Dorothy Madden
chairman of dance curriculum
Is photographer.
Performers hail from as far
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-19
Church of the Brethren
Plans to Shun War Call

RICHMOND, Va, June 10 up,
The annual Church Of the
Brethren Conference will be
asked to recommend that Its
members refuse ito submit To
military CONSUMPTION or to work
in defense industries"
The statement, from the
church's Peace Position and
Practicers Of the Church Com
mittee. is due TO 60 before the
Hist annual conference tomor-
row or Friday.
The church seeks TO lead It's
people to develop convictions
against war" the statement said
I'VE declare again that our
members should neither partici-
pate in war nor learn the art
Of war"
The statement revises ont
adopted at the 1913 annual con-
ference. The new statement says
that the church recognizes that
not all its members will hold the
belief which II recommends.