Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-04
NAT0 Repeats
Atom Warning
To Aggressors
Reaction Awaited
From Russiu and
Political Opponents


BONN, Germany, May 4 Dr.
The Atlantic allies declaration
that they will meet any agrees
sion with nuclear-backed might
was expected today to bring new
onslau0hts from Russia and from
political opponents in their own
countries.
Their stand was reafhrmed
last night in a communique
which served notice that NATO
members stood ready to use AL
available means" - including
their devastating nuclear
weapons-againSt any aggressor.
The statement came at the end
Of q two-day session of foreign
ministers Of the 15-nation
alliance.
In a clearcut answer to the
Kremlin's recent threats against
atomic guided missile bases in
Scandinavia. West Germany,
Greece and Turkey. the COM
munique said:
Pending an acceptable agree
ment on disarmament, no power
can claim the right to deny to
the alliance the possession of the
modern arms needed for its de-
fense."
General Disarming Offered
II Russia really fears Western
defense preparations. the COM
munique said. it need only "ac-
cept q general disarmament
agreement embodying effective
measures Of control and inspec-
ton within ~ framework of
the proposals made on numerous
occasions BY the Western pow
ers."
The communique declared I'M
acceptable Russia's campaign
aimed at giving Soviet forces a
monopoly Of nuclear weapons.
Touching on the explosive
German question, the declara-
ton said prolonged division of
Germany and the anomalous
situation Of Berlin" constitutes
a continuing threat to world
peace. 1t called for early reuni-
fication of the former Reich.
The NATO Council delayed a
decision on the future balance
of NATO armament between
conventional and nuclear wea-
pons pending . report from its
military authorities. The min
isters said the final decision on
this question should be taken by
all NATO members together.
Reference to Jordan
The Council reported new
elements" which promise to limit
Communist expansion and sub
version in the Middle East-an
apparent reference to the Eisen-
hover doctrine and developments
in Jordan where King Hussein
has ousted a o-Egyptian re-
gime.
The ministers also declared
Russia's actions in Hungary are
an obstacle to improvement of
East-West relations and said
Moscow is trying to throw a
cloak Of oblivion over Soviet re-
preston in Hungary"
Observers believed the confer
ence stand basing Western de-
lenses largely on the deterrent of
hydrogn bomb power spelled
plenty Of trouble for the gov
eminent Of West German Chan
cellor Konrad Adenauer. His
ruling party is campaigning for
general elections next September.
Germany - sprawling across
Europe's heartland-is divided
In more senses than one. Some
SO million West Germans are
split on the role their land
should play in the power struR-
gle between the Western and
Soviet power blocs.
Mr.. Adenauer and his con-
servatives want to remain tightly
tied with the Western allies.
They feel that If they 60 on
standing long enough against
the Soviets. they eventually will
free their East German kinsmen
from the Red grip.
But West German Socialist
Leader Erich Ollenhauer wants
to see his country out of the
Atlantic alliance-the price ne
thinks Russia will accept for al
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