Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-05
Senator George Rites
To-day to Be Simple

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son. DirkSen. Hickenlooper,
Jenner, Knowland, Martin,
Saltonstall. Smith of New Jer-
Sey. Wiley and Williams.
At Own Request
Senator George himself had
requested the services be simple.
The Rev l.. c. Cults. pastor
of the Baptist church. will con-
duct the services. The COM
bined choirs of two churches
will sing.
More than 80 local people
including merchants. lawyers
and farmers will serve as hon.
orary pallbearers. Burial will
be in Vienna Cemetery about
three quarters Of a mile from
town.
The President ordered the
flag to be flown at half-staa
on all Federal establishments.
civilian and military, until after
interment.
Senator George had been
gravely i'll since a week ago
Sunday. He rallied OCCASION
ally and remained conscious
until the last two DAYS. Then
his condition deteriorated and
life ebbed quietly away.
His wife, the former Miss
Lucy Heard. his son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Heard
George and his two physicians
were in the room at the time.
In April he began suffering
chest pains ana a shortneSs of /
breath attributed to heart dis
ease. On June IL he entered
Emory University Hospital in
Atlanta and II days later went
to Vienna where he remained
under doctors care.
Many Express Sorrow
Leaders in all walks of
national life expressed sorrow
at Mr.. Georges passing.
He was a wonderful and
honorable man." former Presi-
dent Harry S. Truman said at
his home in Independence. Mo.
I'D known the Senator since |
went to Washington in January
of 1885 He and / didn't always
see eye to eye on some things,
but there is no trouble in differ
ing with an honest man" Mr..
Truman said he would be I'M
able to attend the funeral.
Vice President Nixon said Mr..
George was one of the greatest
Senators in the history of the
Nation; one who rose COM
pletely above partisanship in
service to his State and the
Nation"
Secretary Dulles said:
Il mourn as does the Nation
and indeed the world the
passing Of Senator George. He
was a statesman who dedicated
himself TO the cause of inter-
national peace and justice. =. . :"
Mr.. Dulles said Mr.. George.
since his retirement from the
Senate. worked closely with I
the President and me and
gave his counsel and advice on {
all aspects of our foreign rela- !
tons"
The cabinet member said
that Mr.. George. although con- |
cerned primarily with NATO.
generally took part in daily
State Department staff meet !
lngs which touched on a wide !
variety Of international prob
lens.
Loved by All
He was a man who was
loved by all who had the priv
llege Of knowing him." Mr.
Dulles concluded.
Georgia's two Democratic
Senators issued statements.
Senator Russell said.
The passing OF Senator
Walter F. George removes from
the earthly scene a great man
whose name is revered where
ever men hope and pray for
peace.
He was one of Georgia's
greatest sons and takes a prom
lnent place among the great
figures of this era.
For nearly rs years /
worked with Senator George in
the United States Senate. /.
was my great privilege to claim
him as a close personal friend
and confidant. / loved and
him and am proud
that he often indicated the
Warmest affection for me.
Evidences Of Wisdom
"Our laws are replete with
evidences of his wisdom and
craftsmanship. There are
countless thousands through
)ut this land who today enjoy
he benefits OF his labors in the
senate. l saw him steer the
END Lease bill and great in
treaties through
he Senate. believe, however,
hat he was prouder of his
authorship Of liberallzing
amendments to our social Sc
urity law benefittinp the dis
lbled and enabling women
orkers to enjoy earlier the