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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-17
Won't Abdicote
Our Rights

What, then, are the funda-
mental choices we have in this
situation?"
First, of course, there is the
choice which the Soviet rulers
themselves would like us to
make. They hope that we can
be frightened into Indicating
our rights-which are indeed
responsibilitieS-to help estab-
lish a Just and peaceful solution
to the German problem-rights
which American and Allied
soldiers purchased with their
lives.
We have no intention Of for
getting our rights or Of DESERT
ing q free people. Soviet rulers
should remember that free men
have. before this, died for so
called scraps of paper" which
represented duty and honor
and freedom.
The Sinking of our response
bilities would solve no prob
lens for us. 1t would mean the
end of all hopes for a Germany
under government Of German
choosing. It would raise among
our friends the most serious
doubts about the validity Of Sll
the international agreements
and commitments we have
made with them in every quar-
ter of the globe. One result
would be to undermine the mu-
tual confidence upon which our
entire system Of collective Sc
curity is founded.
This, the Soviets would greet
as a great victory over the
West.
Obviously. this choice Is un-
acceptable to us,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-17

also announced its intention to
enter into q peace treaty with
the East German puppet regime.
The making Of this treaty, the
Soviets assert, will deny our
occupation rights and our rights
Of access. Both morally and
legally II Is. Of course, clear
that no so-called peace treaty
between the Soviets and the
East German regime can have
any effect upon our rights,
The Soviet threat has since
been repeated several times.
accompanied by various and
changing suggestions for deal
ing with the status Of the city.
Their proposals have included
a vague offer to make the
Western part Of Berlin-though
not the Eastern part. which the
Soviets controls so-called
free city.
1t is by no means clear what
West Berlin would be free from,
except perhaps freedom itself.
It would not be free from the
ever present danger Of Com
munist domination. No one, GER
tainly not the 2 million West
Berliners, can ignore the cold
fact that this part Of Berlin is
surrounded by many divisions
of Soviet and Eastern German
troops and by territory governed
by authorities dedicated to
eliminating freedom from the
area.
AS a matter Of principle, the
United States cannot accept
the right Of any government to
break. by itself, solemn agree
ment to which we, with others,
are parties. But in the Berlin
situation. both free people and
nrinciule are at stake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-17

from our duty. We shall con-
tinue to exercise our right Of
PEACEFUL passage to and from
West Berlin. We will not be the
first to breach the peace: 1t is
the Soviets who threaten the
use OF force TO interfere with
such free passage. We are ready
to participate fully in every
sincere effort at negotiation
that will respect the existing
rights Of all and their oppor-
tunity to live in peace.
Not First Red Obstacle
Today's Berlin difficulty is
not the first stumbling block
that international communism
has placed along the road to
peace. The world has enjoyed
little relief from tension in, the
past dozen years. AS long as the
Communist empire continues to
seek world domination we shall
have to face threats to the
peace, OF varying character and
location. We have lived and will
continue to live in a period
where emergencies manufac-
tured by the Soviets follow one
another like beads on a string.
Whatever the length Of that
period we shall have to remain
continuously ready to repel ag-
erosion, whether 1t be politi-
cal, economic or military. Every
day our policies Of peace will
be subjected to test. We must
have steadiness ano resolu-
ton, and firm adherence to
our own carefully thought-out
policies.
Must Keep Confidence
We must avoid letting fear
or lack of confidence turn us
from the course that self-re-
spect. decency and love Of IL
erty point out. To do so would
be to dissipate the creative
energies Of our people upon
whom our real security rests.
This we will never do.
To build toward peace and
maintain free world security
will require action in every
field of human enterprise. 1t
can only be done by the ma
tons Of the free world work.
ing together in close co-opera-
ton. adjusting their differences,
sharing their common burdens.
pursuing their common goals.
We are carrying out just such
an effort. We call 1t mutual
security.
! We recognize that freedom is
indivisible. Wherever in the
world freedom is destroyed, by
that much is every free nation
hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-17
Destruction Power
OF u. S. Forces

The design of our defense is
the product of the best COM
posite Judgment available for
the fulflllment Of our security
needs.
We are devoting great sums
for the maintenance of forces
capable of nuclear retaliatory
strikes. This capability is our
indispensable deterrent to ag-
gression against us.
The central core of our de-
terrent striking force is our
Strategic Air Command with
its long range bombers. They
are reinforced by naval air.
craft and missiles of varying
types, and tactical fighter bomb
Iers. This array will soon in
clude weapons Of even greater
power and effectiveness.
The capacity of our COM
bined striking forces represents
an almost unimaginable de-
structive power. 1t is protected
by a vast early warning system
and powerful air defense forces.
Transition of Weapons
More and more this great
retaliatory force will feature
intermediate as well as long
range missiles capable of reach
ing any target on earth. AS we
steadily go through the transi-
ton period from bomber to
missile as the backbone of this
striking force. we nevertheless
continue replacing bombers
powerful as we know them now
to be, with others of greater
power. range and speed. In this
way we take care of the needs
of this year and those imme.
diately ahead. as we plan. de-
velop and build for the future
We are engaged in an endless
process of research. develop
ment and production to equip
our forces with new weapons.
This process is tremendously
costly. even should we consider
it only in terms of money. II
we are to master the problem OF
security over a prolonged period
Of time. we cannot forever bor-
row from the future to meet
the needs of the present.
Therefore, we must concen-
trate our resources on those
things we need most, minimiz-
ing those programs that make
less decisive contributions to
our Nation. Effective defense
comes first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-17
Possibility
OF War

The second choice which the
Soviets have compelled us to
face. is the possibility of war.
Certainly. the American and
Western peoples do not want
war. Global conflict under mod
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-17
How the Berlin
Problem Began
First. West Berlin.

AAots NNSOb A9CA
You have heard much about
this city recently. and possibly
wondered why American troops
are in 1t at all.
How did we get there in the
FIRST place? What responsible
ties do we have in connection
with it, and how did we &C
quire them?
Why has there developed a
situation surrounding this city
that poses anothe- Of the re-
curing threats to peace that
bear the stamp OF Soviet man
ufacture?
Let's begin with a brief re-
view of recent history.
Soviets Signed Agreement
We first acquired rights and
responsibilities in West Berlin
as a result Of World War II.
Even before the war ended,
when the defeat and capitula-
ton Of Nazi. Germany were in
sight. the Allied powers. in
Guiding the Soviet Union.
signed agreements defining the
areas of occupation in Ger
many and Berlin which they
would assume.
AS a result, Germany and the
city Of Berlin were each divided
into four zones, occupied by
American, British, French and
Soviet troops.
Under the wartime agree
ments ! have mentioned, the
Western allies entered into &C.
cupation of West Berlin and
withdrew our armies from the
Soviet zone. Accordingly. the
boundary of the Soviet zone.
like our presence in Berlin. was
established upon the basis of
these same agreements.
Also by agreement among
the occupying powers, the
Western allies - the United
States. the United Kingdom
and France-were guaranteed
free access to Berlin.
Here in my office is a map
Of Germany. The light portion
Of the map Is West Germany
the darker portion is East Ger
many. The lighter gray lanes
are the air corridors 10 Berlin
and the dotted lines show
both the main roads and rail-
roads that give access to tie
city. Notice that the city Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-17
The Nations
Missiles Program

Today there is no defense
field to which we are devoting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-17
World Domination
Is Soviet Goal

Ten years ago Senator John
Foster Dulles. now our great
Secretary Of State. called at
tention to the basic purpose Of
the Soviet government. He said
that purpose was no less than
world domination to be
achieved by gaining political
power successfully in each Of
the many areas which had
bten afflicted by war. so that in
the end the United States.
which was openly called the
main enemy. would be iso-
lated and closely encircled."
The current Berlin effort of
the Soviets falls within the
pattern of this basic purpose.
The first instance Of unusual
pressure. clearly evidencing
these purposes. came in l948
when the Communists imposed
a blockade to force the pro-
tecting Western troops out Of
Berlin and to starve the people
of the city into submission.
This plan failed. A free peo-
pie and a dramatic airlift
broke the back Of the Com
munists' scheme.
In the end. the Communists
abandoned the blockade and
concluded an agreement in
1949 with the Western powers.
reconflrming our right Of un-
restricted access.
Reputation by Reds
Then. last November, the So
viets announced that they in
tended to repudiate these SOL
emn obligations. They once
more appear to be living by
the Communist formula that
promises are like pie crusts,
made to be broken"
The Soviet government has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-17
PRESIDENTS TEXT
Berlin Issue Is Symbol
OfRedThreottoW West

The prepared er Of President E,senhoOers radio-Tv
drapeI 0ef aioh foil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-17
Criticism Of U. S. Defenses

Let's look first at our own
contribution. Let us look at it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-17

What about stOpOvers gives you visits to extra cities at
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-22
7 Get Award
For Wrong Way
Thief's Capture

Two District policemen who
uncovered an auto thief when
they halted a driver for going
the wrong way on a one-way
street, won the Traffic officer
of the Month" awards yesterday
of the Citizens Traffic Board.
Pvts. Anthony Manzano and
Dale Phenicie received their
certificates and saving bond
awards, at the boards monthly
luncheon, at the Washington
Hotel. The incident for which
they were cited occurred in
Southeast Washington on July
Is.
Board Chairman Arthur j.
Sundlun also gave a "Certifl-
cate of Appreciation" to Fire
Chief Willard H. Sutton for
his outstanding cooperation
in the traffic safety education
programs of the citizens board"
The board members discussed
planning and fund-r a ism 8
problems. They decided they
should be worked out stimuli
taneously by a committee head
ed by Howard Startling, Wash
ington manager of the Associa-
ton of Casualty and Surety
Companies. The other commit
tee members will be named
soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-22
Economic Group
To Open Sessions

The effects of collective bar
gaining on the Nations econo-
my will be one of the principal
topics in the 25th anniversary
meeting of the National Plan
ming Association here tomor-
row.
More than 100 representa-
tives of agriculture, business,
labor and the professions are
expected to attend the sessions,
which begin at noon in the
Mayfiower Hotel.
Clinton S. Golden, former
vice president of the United
States Steelworkers, will speak
on collective Bargaining and
Economic Progress" at the
luncheon meeting.
NPA Chairman H. Christian
Some will speak at the dinner
meeting on Crucial Issues in
World Perspective, 1852" Other
dinner speakers will include
Beardsley Ruml, nationally
known economist and one of
the proponents of the present
Federal income tax withholding
plan.
The National Planning AS
ISOLATION is a non-profit organi-
zation devoted to economic and
social planning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-22

the intersection OF Twenty
seventh street and Utah ave-
nue.. They said they had re-
jected a previous choice, on
slope near Oregon avenue and
Rock Creek Park. because of
costs and physical dangers in
volved.
After presentation of his
case. Norman M. Glasgow, at
torney for the school, asked
those in the audience who sup
ported the proposal to stand.
About 80 persons rose to their
feet.
Now ask how many of them
live in the neighborhood," a
voice in the hearing room de-
manded.
: At that point. nine persons
remained standing.
Legality Question
The case for the opposition
was developed principally by
irving MoSkowitz, who lives at
5506 Utah avenue NV. He said
he had the support of at least
20 residents whose signatures
he brought to the hearing.
He questioned legality of the
boards decision in 1916 to al
low establishment of the coll
lege in that location, and hint
ed he might take it to court.
Its all a matter of econom-
ics," he argued, (which is the
reason for our opposition"
Other residents complained
that st. Johns students were
noisy and that their cars caused
problems of parking congestion
and air pollution. Property va
lues were dropping, they said.
One woman asserted that
construction of the gymnasium
on the site under consideration
would block her view. Another
complained that st. Johns
was making a garbage dump
of Chevy Chase. D. c.
School officials replied that
the gymnasium was necessary.
They defended the boys as
very well hammered and dis
ciplined," and said that expan-
sion of the Nations schools
was becoming increasingly i'm
portant
Taking the problem as a
whole" Mr.. Glasgow concluded,
"the proposed location is
proper"
St. Johns was established
at the Military avenue site by
an order of the board in 1916.
The board made no decision
on the matter yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-22

taken a check for this amount
to Mr.. Chapman in payment
for some equipment supplied
special services.
Then, he said, he had Mr..
Chapman indorse the check.
which was payable to the store
owner, and took it away, tell
ing Mr.. Chapman, you
goofed."
Explains Irritation
1t. Comdr. Fleischli explained
that he was irritated with
Mr.. Chapman because he had
complained to a Congressman
about not getting any contracts
from special services at Patux-
ent Naval Air Station.
II thought I would let him
sweat a little about not getting
the check" he said.
The Government says the
Navy officer later paid Mr.
Chapman the full amount of the
check but only after the store
owner had reported the Incl
dent to Naval authorities.
In seeking to prove a motive
for alleged thefts, the Govern
ment attorneys brought out that
1t. Comdr. Fleischli was plan
ming an extensive trip to Eu-
rope, had just bought some ex-
pensive property and had gam
bled in dice game at Lex
ington Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-22

was criticized recently by Rep
resentative Broyhill, Republican
OF Virginia, who questioned Mr.,
Schwab's decision to participate
In the hearing.
House Majority Leader Nc
ack of Massachusetts,
Joined Mr.. Broyhill in support
Of the colleges request for APP
proval OF the building.
Mr.. Schwab declared:
II have no interests and no
commitment as regards eny
real estate or real estate notes
within a mile of the st. Johns
College site. I have had no
such interests since January,
1858.
See No Conflict
IT do not consider there is
any conflict Of interest and no
prejudice on my part. Under
the circumstances, to diSqualify
myself would be yielding to
pressure from a source having
no direct connection with the
appeal"
He admitted, however, that
he had protested against other
construction at the school when
he owned property there some
years ago.
Mr.. Broyhill. when informed
Of Mr.. Schwab's statement, re-
piled that he had no intention
of casting any reflection on
his integrity or character"
Regarding his concern with
the proposal, he declared:
Congress has an interest in
all matters that affect the
District of Columbia. Further
more. the people of Northern
Virginia have a right to come
to Congress to ask for assist
ance."
He had stated previously
that some of his constituents
had an interest in the case.
About the conflict of in
terest," Mr.. Broyhill added.
1.-THE principal judge of that
would have to be Mr.. Schwab's
own conscience"
Brother Dominic Luke. presi-
dent of the college. led off ar
guments for the gymnasium.
Neighborly Viewpoint
Indicating his complete con-
fidence in Mr.. Schwab's integ-
rity, the educator said the
school had always tried to keep
its neighborS in mind.
Other spokesman for the
school at 2706 Military road
NV. said they had chosen to
locate the gymnasium in the
most convenient position, near
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-22

ceiving Station in Anacostia.
He charged that several of
the witnesses against him were
liars"
The 33-year-old lieutenant
commander, former special
services officer at the Patuxent
Naval Air Station, is charged
with stealing 1882 and max
ing a wrongful loan of $4,000
of Navy money to a golf profess
sional.
Denies Kickbacks
The defendant is specifically
accused of stealing 1882 from
the recreation fund at the
Patuxent Naval Air Station and
taking $2,950 from William A.
Chapman, Lexington Park store
owner.
The Government contends
the defendant stole money from
the recreation fund by order
ing checks made out for higher
amounts than the cost Of pur-
chased articles and pocketing
the difference.
1t. Comdr. Fleischli declared
that he had never received any
kickbacks. He added that
money given to him by various
merchants after the sale of
articles to special services at
the Patuxent Station was either
loans or legitimate payments.
Discussing the charge that
he stole $3.50 from Mr.. Chap
man, the officer said he had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-22
Lively Views Aired
On St. Johns Gym Site

Northwest residents waged civil yesterday
q proposal to build a gymnasium at St. Johns College
More than 100 persons assembled in the District Building
to witness fiery session Of the Zonng Adjustment Board
James E. Schwab, board member set off the fireworks by
announcing he would not dquafy himself from hearing the
case because Of allegations of who have
direct interert in the case"
former property in the school area Mr. Schwab
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-22
Final Arguments Due
In Navy Officers Trial

and defense attorneys started presenting their
final arguments today in the general courtmartial trial of
Navy lieutenant commander charged with theft
The defendant is Robert E. FeiSch who testified yester
day in his defense during the trial at the Naval Re-
Evening star., 1959-06-28
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