Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-18
Jackson Sees
Tax Increase
For Defense
Senator Also Coils
For Bigger Fleet Of
100 Atomic Subs
BY J. A. OLEARY

BY J. A. OLEARY
Senator jackson, Democrat
OF Washington. said today Con-
gress may have to increase
taxes to meet the added de-
Tense requirements made nee
essary by Soviet scientific pro-
gress.
The Senator also called for
an expanded fleet of 100 or
more. atomic powered subma-
rines as the best platforms on
which to carry atomic powered
missiles that would deter Rus
STA from starting q war.
Just back from the NATO
parliamentary conference in
Paris, the Senator outlined q
viewpoint program to enable
this country to overtake the
Russians, and said he believes
the United States can afford
to spend more than it is now
applying to national defense
and still maintain a good stand
ard Of living.
He said our military expen-
ditures have not gone I'D with
the increase in the gross ma
tional product, which is now
at $438 billion q year. The
Senator pointed out that when
foreign aid and the atomic en-
ergy program are added to the
administrations $38 billion
ceiling on defense spending.
the total is still only 10 per cent
OF the gross national product.
Il think we can spend more
than 10 per cent and still main
tain a good standard of living"
the Senator added.
Five Points Outlined
The Senator's viewpoint pro-
gram would include:
1. Proceed with the missile
development program as
though the United States were
at war. This would mean tax
ing the calculated risk Of par
alleling the development of the
missiles with the research. He
said this country cannot wait
until every minute detail has
been perfected before beginning
production.
2. In the same manner, the
strategic planning as to how
the missiles win be used should
proceed while the missiles are
being developed. He has de-
cided that the atomic powered
submarine would provide the
best platform and should be
available when the Nays Po-
laris missile is available.
8. A vastly stepped-up pro-
gram Of scientific assistance in
military and strategic planning
to make more effective use of
our military capability in q
large or small war.
4. A thorough review of the
internal security system, to de-
termine the extent to which
it may be hampering the de-
Tense effort and to find out
whether there may be too little
in some areas. He suggested
that the President ask the Ma
tional Academy Of Sciences to
study this problem.
60 An immediate freeze on
the proposed cut in military
manpower from 2.8 million to
2.6 million men, and restora-
ton of cuts pending a review
of their effect on defense ca
pability.
Sees Small War Peril
Senator jackson said the
danger Of small wars is greater
today than ever because of the
Soviet advances In weapon |
technology.
"Some Russian leaders. in
Guiding Mr.. Khrushchev. no
doubt are feeling their oats"
said Senator Jackson, land they |
may feel this is the time to |
embark on new ventures to add
more real estate to the Soviet |
domain. The decision to cut
the military manpower was
made prior to Russian an
nouncements of progress in the
missile field and the launching
Of the Sputniks."
Senator jackson said Con-
gress could cut back on spend
ing areas where projects can
be postponed, such as public
works and military construc-
ton that does not relate to
military muscle"
In suggesting that higher
taxes may also be required. the |
Senator said he voted against |
the last tax cut. He said he has |
been in the State of Washing
ton recently and added. Our
people are deeply concerned. |
They are not frantic. but deeply |
distressed"