Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-16

introduced to Officials
The Soviet Premier and his
wife were introduced to officials
of the center by Mr.. Benson.
Hat in hand, Mr.. Khrushchev
shook hands warmly with Mr..
Benson and smiled and waved
while posing for photographers.
Waiting on the steps Of the
building where the initial pro-
gram was held were Secretary
BenSon's daughter Beverly and
his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Reed
Benson.
Inside the plant station au-
ditorium Mr.. Khrushchev saw
demonstrations of the effects
Of hormones, chemicals and
red light on plant growth.
He asked no questions but
appeared to be watching in
tently with an occasional nod.
The Soviet leader handled
some tomatoes and dishes of
seed with obvious curiosity.
Freedom of Choice"
After the demonstrations he
was asked if Mrs. Khrushchev
would like to tour the Insti-
tute of Home Economies at the
center.
Briefly debating with men,
bers of his party. Mr.. Khru-
shchev finally snnounced
there will be a freedom of
choice" laughed and left for
the livestock exhibit.
Mrs. Khrushchev was ex-
pected to exercise her fl adom
Of choice and visit the .'omc
economics display.
In addition to his speech be-
fore the National Press Club
this afternoon, Mr.. Khru-
shchev's schedule today in
cludes a motor tour Of Wash-
ington, an informal meeting
with the Senate Foreign Rela-
tons Committee and a dinner
at the Soviet Embassy tonight
in honor of President and Mrs.
Eisenhower.
In a one-hour- and-45-minute
conference at the White House
yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Khru-
shchev and President Eisen-
hover agreed to hold full dis
cussion of all major cold war
problems at the end Of the So
Wet leaders 13-day visit to the
United States.
The two chiefs of states will
60 to Camp David, Nd. the
week end of September 1927
for three days of intensive talks.
At. a white-tie dinner in his
honor at the White House last
night. the Russian leader
showed UP in a dark business
suit, white shirt and gray tie.
He was in a boastful mood
reminiscent Of his exchanges
with Vice President Nixon dur
ing Mr.. Nixon's recent visit to
the Soviet Union.
Sees Greater Riches
"It is true that you are rich
er than We are at present." he
declared in toast. But then
tomorrow we will be as rich as
you are, and the day after to-
morrow we will be even rich
err"
Declaring Russia and the
United States are too strong to
quarrel with each other, he
said:
IF we were weak countries,
then it would be another mat
ter, because when the weak
quarrel they are just scratch
ing each others faces and it
takes just a couple Of days for
a cosmetician and everything
comes out right again.
"But If we quarrel, then not
only our countries can suffer
colossal damage but the other
countries of the world will also
be- involved in a world
shambles."
Mr.. Khrushchev was respond
ing to a toast delivered by Mr..
Eisenhower that sounded a
challenge to the Kremlin chief
to prove his good faith by deeds
and not just words during his
visit to America.
II think that skillful debate
is not now enough" the Presi-
dent said. I'VE must depend
upon fact and truth"
II. Social Highlight
kshundred guests Joined in
thsschampagne toasts at the
glittering affair that together
witE tonight's return dinner
at The Soviet Embassy marked
the social highlight Of the
KHrushchev visit.
Mr.. Khrushchey will have an
Opportunity to show of his de-
batihg skill today in his APP
peaSances before the National
Prsss Club and the Foreign Re-
latlohs Committee.
Senator's are ready to fire
questions on a wide range of
cold war issues at the Soviet
chic. Senator Humphrey,
Democrat Of Minnesota, who
held an eight-hour talkathon
witt Mr.. Khrushchev in Mos
coWylast December, is prepared
WITH a new barrage Of ques-
tiohs. including disarmament
and@ the fate of American air.
men missing over Communist
territory.
The cool reception accorded
thes Soviet chief of state by
Washington yesterday seemed
likely to set a pattern for the
cross-country tour that will
take him to New York, Los
Angeles, San Francisco, DeS
Moines and Pittsburgh.
Most of the estimated 300