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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-06

l. Appllcatlon OF DOD Direc
tive 7200.4 and the DOD expen
diture detectives referred to IL
your memorandum of 20 May t.
the Air Force program woulC
require major programming anC
reduction of Fly 1858 and priol
procurement programs or sub
stantial supplemental appropria.
ton. Therefore, I believe it es.
sential that the Air Force pre-.
sent to you its analysis of thi.
problem in order that you may
be fully cognizant thereof to ap.
pication of DOD Directive
7200.4 and the current expendi.
ture objectives for Fly 1858.
Factors in Expenditures Rise
2. The current DOD expendi-
ture objective in the P-1O0 ap-
preparation for Fly 1858 is $6,24s
billion. This amount is approx
imately $1.4 billion lower thar
our latest expenditure estimates
for this major procurement
appropriation. AS you know
our expenditures in Fly 1857 have
substantially exceeded the earlier
estimates contained in the Pres
ident's budget. The primary
reason for the increase in ex-
penditures over the original
estimates is that adequate allow
ance was not made in the
original estimate for the more
rapid rate of expenditure under
the Fly 1856 and Fly 1857 pro-
grams occasioned by the reduc-
ton of aircraft lead time and
use of development effort
financing methods in the ballis-
tic and other missile programs.
The increase in expenditures over
that estimated in the Fly 1857
budget is the result of applying
in the fall of 1855 when the
Fly 1857 budget was formulated)
the best forecasting methods
available which It is now evident
did not fully reflect the changes
in lead time or the ballistic mis-
sile program. These forecasting
methods we're continued until
February. 1857. figures were
available. Nor were these esti-
mates adjusted to reflect the
substantial increases in program
Except for part Of the increased
B-52 program that took place
during the late spring and sum-
mer Of 1856 as normally only a
small percentage of new pro-
grams is spent in the first year.
It should also be remembered
that historically expenditure
forecasts were always considered
as estimates and not as controls.
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reductions made in other areas
10. I count on meeting with
you at your earliest convenience
to discuss this most important
matter. I know you will want
to review these important prob
lens which could have such a
drastic effect on the Air Force
program prior to any Air Force
implementation of DOD Direc-
tive 7200.4 and the adherence
to the current obligation and
expenditure detectives for Fly
1858.
Signed. James H. Douglas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-06

IInterdepartmental Requests ant
Orders for Procurement" I ex
plained In some detail the meth,
DDS the Air Force is using t,
finance its procurement program
The Air Force adopted thes,
methods Of programming, direct.
ing and contracting for tn.
weapons and support equipment
in connection with reducing
procurement lead time in &C.
cordance with sound bushes.
practice. You will recall some
of the major changes, such al
the B-52 and KC-135. where We
fully agreed that lead times could
be cut substantially provided
that funds could be used to pro.
tect recorder lead time on some
of the major components such
as engines, fire control systems
and bomb and navigation sys-
TENS. Accordingly, the Fly 1851
and Fly 1858 budgets were pre-
sented to the Congress on this
basis. The Air Force FULLY sup
ports reducing lead time in pro-
curement and we believe that
continuance of this practice will
maintain a sounder and more
economical procurement pro-
gram.
6. AS a result of the discus
sions during formulation of Fly
1857. Fly 1858 budget, I believed
we were in general agreement
as to the procedures the Air
Force is using to bring about re-
duced lead time in procurement.
In this situation, modification
of the directive appears essen
tial If we are to avoid major
disruption of our Fly 1858 and
prior programs. Attachment II
explains in detail the effects of
IDOD Directive 7200.4 in accord
ance with our Interpretation, in
GLIDING limitations placed upon
the Air Force program in the
area Of financing and obliga-
tons. Attachment III provides
a possible Interpretation Of the
directive with some suggested
amendment which will permit
the Air Force to proceed with
its planned program in accord
ance with established methods
of programming. directing, A.
nancing and contracting.
7. Another matter Of import
ance which must be resolved
concerns the Air Force obliga-
ton detectives for the Fly 1858
program. Our Fly 1858 program
indicates that an upward adjust
ment is necessary. am inclos-
ing as Attachment w a more
detailed explanation of our cur
rent position and our program
med obligations for Fly 1858.
Economies Instituted
8. 1 am acutely aware Of the
problems created by the increase
in expenditures in Fly 1857 and
Fly 1858 time period. To mini
mize expenditures in Fly 1858,
I have directed responsible
agencies to the Air Force to
pursue every reasonable course
of action which will bring about
economy and reduce expendi-
lures.
a. Adjustments have already
been made in a number of our
weapon system production sched-
ules where it has been deemed
prudent to allow for more ex-
tensive testing of new models
prior to their delivery to the
combat inventory, or where peak
rates of production could be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-06
Beck Wins Delay
To TruveI Abroad

SEATTLE. June 6 B.-Dave
Beck, Transfers Union presi-
dent. got a postponement yes
terday Of his scheduled appear
ance before a grand jury here
SO he can attend a meeting OF
the International Transport Fed
Grafton June II in Paris.
Beck had been summoned to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-06

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-06

5. In my memorandum dated
Z May, 1857. subject. Funding
of Procurement Contracts and
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Taxes With Politics?

economies and politics appear to
have become thoroughly mixed up in
Michigan. Efforts of the Democratic adj
ministration of Governor Mennen Will
lams to push through a State tax on
corporation profits have brought blunt
warnings from some of the leading in
dustrial enterprises In the State that
any substantial new burden on them will
increase their interest in locating, or
at least expanding, elsewhere. Spokes-
men for the automobile manufacturing
industry Michigan's largest single indus
trial activity, have been foremost in their
criticism, but steel, chemicals and other
industries have expressed similar views.
President Harlow Curtice of General
Motors, for example, has reminded the
State Legislature that the present level
of business taxation in Michigan already
has led his company to locate new plants
in other States where the taxes per Job
are less than one-half those already APP
plicable in Michigan. Ohio has been one
Of the beneficiary States in the postwar
period, on grounds that the tax climate
is more favorable while its geographic
location and supply Of skilled labor are
not notably inferior to those of Michigan.
Michigan already has corporation fran
chise tax and a business activities tax,
but up to now has imposed no tax on
either individual or corporation incomes.
The currently disputed program does not
include an individual income tax, but
aims at raising an estimated additional
1882 million annually from a 6 per cent
corporation profits tax.
Michigan is not alone, OF course, in
finding its revenues strained to cover
estimated public spending needs. Fur
thermore, many States already impose
taxes on both individual and corporation
incomes. The overlapping of taxes
Federal, State and local-has been largely
a post-World War II development, how
ever, and many economists and tax ex-
perts view the trend with alarm The
policy Of offering tax inducements already
has played large part in tempting shifts
of industry, as we'll as OF individuals,
from some States and regions to others.
1t would be difficult, II not impossible, to
establish a uniform structure for State
taxation, but It Is evident that there
should be some reasonable balance be-
tween the tax burden and the advantages
received In return. 1t is an area in which
economic considerations, rather than
political ones, should be prevailing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-06
No Runs, Hits or Errors

The controversial" Democratic Ad-
visory Council has met, organized and
adjourned in singularly noncontroversial
fashion.
Three resolutions were adopted be-
fore the council called it day. One
took pot shot at "rightto-work" leg
islation But it was Stoutly denied that
this was related in any way to Senator
McClellan'S right-to-work amendment to
the pending civil rights legislation. A
second resolution raped the Eisenhower
Dulles foreign policy, and the third SOL
EMMY asserted that the administrations
fiscal policies are making the rich richer
and the poor poorer.
On the preceding night the Demo-
cratic faithful turned out (not in large
numbers) for $100-a-plate Embarrassing
dinner at the Armory. But this, too, was
a rather dull affair. There were speeches
by such luminaries as Mr.. Truman, Adlai
Stevenson and Dean AcheSon. But there
were no new ideas, and hardly a new
wisecrack. To come right out with the
ugly truth, it was generally uninSpiring
weekend affair. Had it not been for few
salty TrumaniSmS, and the inevitable rap
on his knuckles from the Mrs, it would
not even have been good show. Frankly,
we do not know what the Democrats are
coming to. But we suspect that they are
beginning to act too much like Repub-
licanS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-06
Aiding Polish Freedom

The United States is taking calcu-
lated risk in extending economic aid to
Poland, but it is one that might some day
pay worthwhile dividends. For there has
been clear evidence that the Nationalist
Communist government of Premier Co
mulka is not fully SubServient instru-
ment of Moscow. Poland and its people
have had proud heritage of freedom,
the more impressive in its manifestations
because Of periodic expressions inflicted
by one or the other of two larger and
more powerful ighborS-Germany and
Russia. In the post-World War II period
there have been frequent signs that only
overwhelming force was perpetuating
Russian rule, and the food riots of last
summer indicated the depth of the rebel
lious Polish feelings. Emergence of the
Gomulka regime last fall resulted in both
economic and political concessions from
the Soviet Union and 1t was then that our
own Government announced its readiness
to extend economic aid.
There has, of course, been a differ
ence of American opinion on the advisa-
bility of this course-opponent arguing
that help to Poland merely would relieve
the burden and responsibility Of the
Soviet Union. 1t Is worth remembering,
however, that similar apprehensions were
expressed when aid was given to Yugo-
Slavia when that country's government
turned away from Kremlin control to
its own form of national communism.
Despite various efforts by Moscow to re-
establish its influence in Belgrade, its
success has been limited at best and there
has been no occasion to regret our own
contributions. The fact that the Polish
need is a genuine one-particularly for
foodstuffs which Russia is unable to sup
ply-Supports the wisdom of our policy
now. The alternative of leaving Poland
fully dependent upon the Soviet Union,
and perhaps driving it to desperate and
futile revolt, scarcely could serve any
constructive purpose.
In tentatively agreeing to a sos mil
lion aid program, without political con-
ditionS our own Government is demon
strating its sympathy and its support
for even the limited independence move
ments Of the East European countries.
The example could have much meaning to
other peoples who are seeking ways to
freedom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-06

brought Such people, when they get
into taxi, sometimes feel they have
stepped into little home away from
home. There are baby-shoes swinging
from the mirror, medallions and maxims
displayed. The driver is putting away at
an intrusive cheroot. More often than
not, he has his favorite quiz program
going full blast, with maniacal laughter
from the studio audience punctuating
things. He may shout few observations
over the din.
The tortured passenger ponders an
old question. Is the cab the cabby's cas-
tie? Or is the driver the minion of the
moment of the rider, and is the latter
empowered to tell him to extinguish his
cigar, turn of the radio and like good
child not speak unless spoken to?
These people keep wishing that in
stead of bordering meters, officials would
come to grips with this older, profounder
problem, which to the iraScible consti-
tutes as grave menace as the piercing
whistler or the tuneless hummer in
the immediate vicinity of his frayed
nerve ends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-06
Who's in CHARGE Here?

Some people, 1t is true, enter cab
like lodge meeting. They like good
rousing chat with the driver over the
weather, the chances Of the Senators
(either the ball team or the other club
on Capitol Hill, it matters mott over cur
rent events, passing phenomena and the
virtues Of zones as compared with meters
for determining the fare.
Other people, however-and there are
those who would say they are grumpy
approach cab more warily. They are
frankly in search Of the peace and quiet
Of the chauffeur-driven limousine. In
the morning, these introverts have ruined
their day already by being up and on
their way to work. In the evening, they
tend to be brooding over the exertions
and injustices the day has inevitably
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-06
Public VS.. Private Interest

Interior Secretary Seaton has taken
long-overdue step in ordering compre-
hensive study of whether it is in the pub
lie interest to allow private concession
aires to operate as freely in Federal parks
here as they long have been permitted
to do. The question is an old one, but
in the past the Interior Department has
been reluctant to give adequate considera-
ton to recurrent complaints on the con-
ceSsion subject Instead, private conceS-
sions have been encouraged to expand
their operations.
The issue has come to the fore again
as q result of doubts expressed by sur
vey group as to the wisdom Of giving
private interests the wide latitude they
have, with respect especially to golf
courses The survey report pointed out
that WaShington'S system of conces-
sions and special permits to private oper-
ators" has gone "far beyond" that in
other cities. An investigation was recon-
mended to determine % whether the
terms of the contracts and permits are
fulfilled" and "the public is satisfactorily
served" and (2) whether "the reasons
for the continuation of the concession
or permit are valid"
The survey group particularly ques-
toned the ACCESSIBILITY of policy which
allows "the construction of extensive i'm
provements with private capital which
remain in private ownership" 1t was
suggested that provisions be made to
terminate private construction of golf
courses on public property. This would
affect the golf courses in East Potomac
Park, Rock Creek Park, Fort Dupont and
Anacostia. Such courses, it was declared,
should be under complete control OF
a public agency, preferably the District
Recreation Board. In fact, the sensible
proposal was made that clear line be
drawn between the parks Office and the
Recreation Board, leaving to the latter
the responsibility of controlling and de-
veloping recreational facilities for local
residents.
There were other recommendations
In the report designed to protect more
effectively the public interest in the Cap
ital's park system On the whole, the
report was constructive one that, II
properly acted on, should benefit the
entire Washington Metropolitan Area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-06
All Clear ~

Until I read Dorothy
Thompson's column. why
Jordan 'Partitioning' Failed"
! was under q preposterous
misrepresentation on what went
on in Jordan. but thanks to
her column my erroneous
ideas are now corrected.
Before I read this enlight-
ening column ! had the silly
idea that Syria and Egypt,
partly fronting for the Soviets,
were trying to depose Hussein
through a sort Of fifth-column
activity in order to get a more
anti western government
established in Jordan and
more pro Soviet viewpoint
along with that-that Hussein
was a bit more nom Commu-
mist and pro-Western than
suited the purpose Of Egyptian
and Syrian leadership.
From some peculiar short
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-06
The Unforeseen
I found one day beside u

I found one day beside the
mGntelpiece
A spider veb. famed out and
neatly set,
Convincing evidence OF the
increase
OF business the builder hoped
TO get.
] thought, poor tellow. little
does he knotD
The maid. that tvrdnt OF the
house, tDiu be
Along Nth buster and will
overthrow
Him and this tribute to his
industry.
Then I reflected that diSddinJul
man
Is frequently the equal sport
OF fate,
For often 10 destroys his
beSt-idid plan
By QuirkS Which he does not
anticipate,
And. therefore. tDdntonly
makes him appear
As much It's orphan as this
creature here.
Peter Scott
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-06
Tax Revolt
Snipes Enthe, Jr.

On May 2. The Star carried
a letter from a reader urging a
national tax revolt. and asking
for support of Representative
Clare Hoffman's proposed
amendment for repeal of the
Sixteenth Amendment to the
Constitution.
It all sounds wonderful. and
hope Representative Hoffman
will introduce another bill
real soon to repeal death. since
death and taxes go together
and are equally hard to get
around.
The money to run our Gov
eminent must come from
somewhere. You just can't do
away with the armed forces,
the police. the school teachers
and the bureaucrats that oper-
ate social security and furnish
thousands Of other useful serv-
ices. without putting on a leop-
ard skin and returning to the
cave.
No one would suggest that
even a small independent gro
Gerry store could be operated
without planning. Yet some
people think 1t perfectly logical
to suggest that the Govern
ment, which is really the PLAN
ming board for ITO million peo-
pie and the biggest business in
the world, should do away with
all planning and organization.
and rely on the law Of chance
for survival.
II Representative Hoffman
can satisfactorily explain how
we can "eat our cake and have
II too" ! will be glad to join
his march toward a brave new
tax-free world.
I'm sure this isn't another
guise for the old dodge Of do
ing away with the rich mans
income tax and saddling the
poor man with q sales tax.
Paul McIlvaine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-06
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES {. TRACEWELL

answering a telephone any
other way, count the rings,
and see If you can't outguess
the unknown guy on the other
end.
He may be impatient, and
hang up on you just as you
reach for it.
Let him.
II he won't give you enough
time, he deserves to be un.
answered.
And there is the common
daily situation Of going to
work.
Who said you have to listen
to an alarm?
A prominent doctor recently
said it was q must" with
heart patients to throw away
their alarms.
Wake up slowly, he said.
What he was trying to do.
OF course, was to get some
people to realize that there Is
more time than they think.
He who coined the phrase,
1T is later than you think"
did q disService to humanity.
especially the American con-
tingent.
Everybody has all the. time
there is, the difference is that
many do not know how to use
it. They hurry because, lurk-
ing in their minds, at the Won
derful back of the mind of
which We hear so much, is
that unpsychological sentence.
1T is later than you think"
Change your thinking.
Be ahead of time, for once
in your life. then it will no
longer be later, but sooner.
To be ahead of time. as one
says, is to slow down to a nor
NAL pace for q human being.
Really. we have prodded our
selves into so much that many
no longer know what it is to
be human. but to be a sort of
living robot, built on Gods
plan. but run completely now
on somebody else's plan, and
not a good one.
Look at all the sickness, sad
ness and death. Some Of the
first two. at least, could be
mitigated II we would walk in
stead Of run. shufiie instead of
walk. stand instead Of move.
get there ahead of time, SO
that we wouldn't have to move
so quickly when we do.
Time flies, all right, but it
doesn't fly as quickly as some
human beings. and the statis-
tics show what happens to
them.
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@. Are wild grapes native to
all parts Of the United States?
%. v.
A. Yes. There are so many
kinds Of wild grapes in North
America that the entire con-
tinent has been described a.
a natural vineyard. Some parts
Of the country have, of course,
produced better fruit than
have others. One 10th CEN
fury writer on the subject
asserted that, THE region
between the Mississippi River
and the Staked Plains and
between the Missouri River
and the swamplands Of the
gulf produces more and larger
and better wild grapes than
any other portion Of the
known world. This Is deliber-
ately said after much reading.
inquiry. travel and extensive
observation"
Q. What foods can give
q small pet monkey2-D. T.
A Monkeys eat table scraps
Except meat. bananas and
other fruit. grain. potatoes.
and bread. They drink water
or milk. Meals should be small.
fed In the morning and at
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night. No food or drink should
be left in the cage. Avoid
giving too much orange, celery
or lettuce. as these may cause
diarrhea. A pet monkey soon
establishes his own favorite
foods and feeding habits.
@. What kind Of fur is mink
oney?-E. l..
A. This is one of the many
coined trade names which
have, in the past, been used
TO "glamorize" rabbit fur. It
Is q combination Of the words
mink and coney (rabbit). Furs
are now required by law to
be labeled with their true
English names.
@. My daughter was born
on Easter Sunday. March rs,
1851. When will her birthday
next fall on an Easter Sunday
j. T.
A. Not until the year 2035
will Easter again fall on March
rs. Easter Sunday may be
any date from March % to
April rs. II occurred on March
~ in 1918. and will not again
occur on that date until some
time after the year 2l00.