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Pedestrians PIiqht

Bully (excuse the pun) for
J. Seidenberg and his letter
captioned Bullying Motorists
Keep Pedestrians on Toes"
If all pedestrians who think
as he does would rise up in
their wrath and demand real
protection, perhaps the pub
lie authorities and the news
papers would have less to say
about their whipping boy, the
jay walker. and more about
the indignitieS and dangers
forced with seeming impunity
upon law-abiding pedestrians
by the scornful drivers. Some,
but by no means all, Of the
driver offenses were men,
toned by Mr.. Seidenberg. The
worst is the tearing through
the first few feet Of an inter-
section on the yellow light
and the rest Of the way on
the red, putting it squarely up
to the pedestrians at the far
croSSwalk now having the
green to STAY back or be
killed.
Perhaps the type Of drivers
(and they are numerous)
who now scott at the futile
protests Of pedestrians will
have a different attitude a
generation hence when traf-
fic control authorities and
the police have come to real
ize that in central business
districts pedestrians are the
most important element of
traffic and are to be so
treated.
The recent suggestion for a
pedestrian mall in parts of F
and G streets indicates that
the plans proponents have
made the profound discovery
that this is so--that persons
who could not get into the
heart of the business district
by auto without intolerable
delay would. most of them,
get there some other way,
whereas If pedestrians could
not get there, the stores and
banks would close. Business
considerations may save pc
destrians' lives where mere
humane considerations are
falling.
Charles w. Stark.
I am in complete accord
with that excellent letter by
j. Seidenberg regarding 'bul-
lying motorists"-and the let
ter was written from a driv-
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so Sorry-onIy Speak Chinese!
TO THE STAR.

Pen names may be used II
letters carry tDriterS' correct
names and addresses. All
letters are subject to conden-
Sdtton.
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Kellogg disarmament treaty
and it would be the height
Of foolishness for us to get
burned twice in the same fire.
Ernest C. Arnold
MuSkogee. Okla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-12

I am in complete accord
with that excellent letter by
J. Seidenberg regarding "bul-
lying motorists"-and the let
ter was written from a driv-
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BIG FOUR

Continued From First Page
stay in the city and access
to 1t.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khru-
shchev declared Friday that "if
the West continues to hinder
the settlement Of the German
question:" then Russia will go
ahead with plans to sign a sep
arate peace treaty with East
Germany.
In a communique issued yes
terday following a Moscow visit
Of Communist East German
leaders. the Reds announced
their determination ito take
all necessary measures for the
most speedy removal Of the
abnormal situation in West
Berlin"
The United States statement
was issued here shortly after
the Communist communique.
1.-THE United States has con-
stantly borne in mind the diff
f1cult position of the courageous
people Of West Berlin" 1t said.
Our responsibility to them
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proposal itself. II seems also
that the effect Of Mr.. Khrush-
chev's latest blast from Mos
COW yesterday resolved any
lingering doubts about the real
Soviet intentions here.
Nevertheless. this reply to the
Russins offer left the West open
to a fast comeback from Mr..
Gromyko at the close Of the
meeting.
In a statement issued early
today. the Russian foreign min
lister stated publicly that while
the Western ministers could
draw such conclusions as they
wanted. I'VE do not touch upon
the rights Of the Western pow
ers in West Berlin in these pro-
posals."
In short. Mr.. Gromyko has
had a last word which win make
people. including many In
the West, believe that his pro-
posals were reasonable enough
and that the Allies would have
done much better to explore
them before going home.
AS it is. however, it is be-
lieved that the three-week holi-
day is unlikely to change any
thing for the better and that
the chance Of an agreement
will be. il anything. simmer in
three weeks than 1t Is now.
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Continued From First PAGE

SOAlsAAAuCu EAOIu u uSt az z
leave the West in an uncom-
tortably sticky position.
Reduced to simplest terms,
the conference has broken
down over a single, very clear
tssue-whether or not West
Berlin shall remain a free city,
protected by the presence of
Western forces.
The allies. while offering
fringe concessions to the Rus
slams. have stuck to their
determination to remain In
Berlin.
The Russians, while showing
9 willingness to discuss the
time it may take. have been
perfectly firm in their own
determination that Berlin, at
last shall be brought under
control of the East German
Communist government.
This, at least, is the univer-
sal Western estimate of what
has happened here. Mr.. Gromy-
kos tactics in the course Of the
@alks have exploded a number
Of cherished Western theories
about the real motives of the
Soviet Union in raising the
problem of Berlin.
Diplomats who once were
hopefully persua ded that
Premier Khrushchev wanted a
summit conference and a re-
taxation of East West tension
more than anything else are
now firmly convinced that he
wants Berlin.
Wants TO Brighten West
Beyond this, the allied min
listers are now persuaded that
Mr.. KhruShchev is more likely
to try to frighten the West into
a summit conference than-as
was once thought-to entice
them there by concessions
The possibility Of new pres
sure against the city even dur
ing the recess period is not
being wholly discounted. And if
a real crisis develops in which
the Russian leader appeals for
top levels talks, the response
Of the Western allies is not
easy to predict.
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pared to consent to the con-
tinuation Of allied occupation
rights in West Berlin for a
specific time but they will not
consent Ito sanctioning for an
indefinite period the preserva-
ton Of the occupation regime
in West Berlin"
The latest Soviet proposal
at the Geneva foreign min
isters' conference suggested an
l8-month period. The West
rejected this. saying 1t refused
to negotiate under pressure.
IF the Western powers
honestly desire to reach an
agreement" the communique
said. 1T would not be difficult
to agree on the headlines which
should not present an obstacle
on the road to q settlement" "
No Reference TO Voting
Mr.. Grotewohl did not mem
ton the Berlin problem in his
Stain Alice speech. He had
been expected to make some
comment on Bonn's decision to
elect the new West German
President in a Federal Assem-
bly, session in West Berlin
July /. Some West German poll
iticians had warned the Krem-
lin would consider this a prov
ocation.
The East German Premier
said he had received a pledge
from the Kremlin leader that
a separate peace treaty would
be concluded IF we are forced
to do so by Adenauer and
Bonn"
Western circles believe the
Russians will use a separate
East German peace treaty as
an excuse to cancel their four
power agreements guaranteeing
allied lifelines to Berlin.
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70 Ine soviet Union Dy an
official East German delega-
ton.
At the same time, East Ger
man Premier Otto Grotewohl
declared the Soviet Union will
use its entire material power
to make a separate peace treaty
with East Germany effective.
Khrushchev Cites Unity
Speaking at a welcome-home
rally in East ,Berlin's Stain
Alice. Mr.. Grotewohl again as
sailed Chancellor Konrad AIDE
nauer. whose attitude is to
prevent everything which has
to do with peace"
In Moscow, Premier Nikita
Khrushchev told the East Ger
mans before their departure
that the communique cemented
relations between their two
countries. He declared there
was a unanimity of views on
all questions.
The communique said Russia
and East Germany were de-
termined to continue their fight
for a peace treaty with all
Germany or the two German
states. In general. 1t echoed Mr..
Khrushchev's speech at a
Kremlin rally for the East
Germans yesterday.
If a peaceful settlement on
this basis is prevented by ag-
gressive circles, the peace
treaty with the (East) German
Democratic Republic will be
signed with those states which
agree with 1t and which are in
terested in a peace settlement
with Germany" the communi-
que said.
1t declared a summit meet
ing should be held to settle the
most urgent International
problems. including the peace
treaty with Germany and the
question Of West Berlin"
The communique charged
that the Bonn government was
the "chief opponent Of a relax
alton Of tension and puts UP a
stubborn resistance against an
understanding between the big
powers"
The communique warned
that Russia and East Germany
will not be ready to sanction
the preservation of the (allied)
occupation regime in West
Berlin for an indefinite pc
Rod"
"They are determined to
take all measures required to
eliminate as fast as possible
the anomalous situation in
West Berlin which has con-
jured up a threat to peace in
Europe" 1t said.
The Joint statement de-
scribed Western arguments
against the Kremlin's proposal
to make West Berlin an 'un.
armed free city was arbitrarily
constructed"
! The Russians and the East
Germans said they were pre-.
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: GENEVA
Ministers Recess
Talks, Still Hopeful

The great difficulty from a
public relations viewpoint is
getting across this gloomy
Western estimate of the situa-
ton in the face of Russia S
latest Interpretation of their
offers on Berlin.
Mr.. Gromyko has gone to
great lengths in the final hours
Of the conference to say that
the Western allies have COM
pletely misunderstood him.
In its final form, the Russian
plan seems innocent enough. 1t
proposes simply the reduction
Of Western occupation forces
to symbolic contingents," the
termination Of subversive &C
tivities from West Berlin -
and the MODIFICATION" of
atomic and rocket weapons in
the city. All Of these things,
in one form or another, the
West is willing to accept.
Is Months Job
The Russian statement adds
that 1.-The question Of q time
limit to that agreement is a
matter neither of major i'm
portance nor Of principle To
u.s." The Russians suggest,
however, that an all German
committee be established to
develop contacts between the
two Germanies and work out
concrete measures" for Ger
man identification. The COM
mittee would have l8 months
to complete its work.
IF during the agreed period
no solution to the questions of
a peace treaty with Germany
and the reuniflcation of Ger
many can be reached within
the framework Of an all-Ger-
man committee or otherwise,
then the participants of the
Geneva conference Of foreign
ministers Of 1859 could resume
the consideration Of the West
Berlin question" say the
Russians.
The next sentence Of the
Russian plan is the one on
which the conference foun-
dered:
Should we have to renew
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has been and will remain our
primary consideration.
"West Berlin's two million in
habitants. living in freedom
and prosperity in contrast to
surrounding Communist terri
tory. have long been q thorn
to the Russians.
1.-THE United States Govern
ment believes they share our
confidence that with patience
and determination we shall find
solutions which will safeguard
their security and welfare"
Reds Await 1860 Election
Senator Mansfield, Democrat
Of Montana, said meanwhile
the Russians are going to be
disappointed II they believe
U. s. policy on Berlin will
change with the election Of q
new administration.
The assistant Senate Demo-
cratic leader said in q state
ment last night the Soviet pro-
posal that the Western powers
get out Of Berlin in 10 months
may have been geared to next
years U. s. election.
IF the Soviet Union has
offered an 10 months extern
sion in the belief that a posi-
BILE change in the American
administration may occur and
therefore the situation will
change to their advantage they
are mistaken" Senator Mans
field said.
"Basically. we are all agreed
on Berlin and the West is
committed to stay there until
a satisfactory solution is de-
vised. whether 1t takes ls
months or 10 years"
Senator Mansfield said that
while the recessed conference
Of foreign ministers in Geneva
produced few results. the meet
ings were not useless or unim-
portant.
Passing Of Soviet Deadline
Lets not overlook the fact
that the May q date which Mr..
Khrushchev set for Soviet
withdrawal last November has
come and gone without unto
ward incident in or around
Berlin" he said.
Senator Mansfield said he
thinks q solution Of the prob
lem may lie "in the one area
which believe the present ne
gotiationS have not explored at
great length and in great
detail"
II refer to the possibility OF
a change Of status, not for just
West Berlin but for all Berlin"
he added. II refer to the posi-
bility of Identification and neu-
tralization Of both West and
East Berlin under international
auspices and guarantee until
such time as Germany can be
reunited.
IT would hope that II and
when these talks are resumed,
that approach will be fully
explored"
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the discussion Of the West Ber-
lin question after the expira-
ton Of the said time limit, such
discussion would undoubtedly
be conducted with due regard
for the situation obtaining at
that time"
See Liquidation Of Rights
1t is this admittedly vague
statement that the allies could
not swallow. What it means,
in their view. is that "the west
ern powers upon signing such
an agreement would acquiesce
to the liquidation of their rights
In Berlin and the abandon
ment Of their responsibility Cor
maintaining the freedom Of
the people Of West Berlin"
1t means further that after
the proposed time limit ex-
pired. 1.-The Western powers
would enter into any negotia-
ton at the end Of that period
without any rights at all so
far as Berlin or access to it
were concerned"
1t seems that in this inter-
probation. the Western minis
tiers are basing themselves more
on what Mr.. Gromyko has said
from time to time in the pri-
vate conference sessions than
on anything in the Russian
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Konrad Adenauer's decision to
stay on as Chancellor.
Such matters and their i'm
pact on the whole range Of
Southwestern problems will
require Mr.. Herter's urgent at
tention during the next few
weeks as he prepares for the
next round Of negotiations.
Mr.. Herter was sworn in to
succeed the late John Foster
Dulles as Secretary Of State
just two months ago. Although
he had been Undersecretary for
two years he had gained ex-
perience chiefly in matters not
related to Russia. Mr.. Dulles
himself had handled Soviet
issues and the preparations for
the Big -Four conference.
In coming to Geneva, Mr..
Herter expected to have to go
through q long process Of ne
gotiations on which no agree
ment was possible in order to
build up the Western case for
German reunification and for
a permanent settlement Of the
Berlin crisis.
Along with Selwyn Lloyd Of
Britain and Maurice Couve de
Murville Of France. both diplo-
matte veterans, he planned to
use patience and play with
the waiting game with Mr..
Gromyko to try to get the one
agreement which then seemed
possible. That was an agree
ment to lift the immediate So
Wet threat to Berlin.
But the waiting game and
the bait Of a summit confer.
ence were not enough.
Gromyko Dominant Figure
Throughout the six weeks
Gromyko usually held the ini-
tiative and much of the time
he was the dominant figure.
Mr.. Herter. Mr.. Lloyd and Mr..
Couve de Murville never sue
ceeded in figuring out an eff
fective offensive strategy.
Mr.. Herter's inexperience.
his need to proceed cautiously
and to rely heavily on the adj
vice Of others. probably was an
important factor in this situa-
ton.
The position Of the United
States as the leading power in
the western alliance makes the
Secretary Of State almost in
evitably assume the role Of
leadership. as Mr.. Dulles work
demonstrated.
Herter Wins Admiration
Mr.. Herter is credited BY
diplomats of other delegations
with having won the admira-
ton Of Mr.. Lloyd and Mr..
Couve de Murville for the skill
and ease with which he became
a member Of the allied team
and played his part in the
debates and negotiations.
His gentle and friendly man.
ner is said to be much ap-
preciated by his colleagues. On
several occasions he told of
Mr.. Gromyko in firm. cold
words that left no doubt he
could get tough when neces-
sary.
But in the main he was fol-
lowing a broad strategy Of ne
collation. which had been
worked out by Mr.. Dulles
months before. His ability as
an architect of major United
States and allied policies re-
mains to be fully assessed in
the light Of his work in the
months ahead.
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showdown Russia's Andrei
Gromyko would agree to end
the Soviet threat to Berlin,
Now he sees no way out Of the
impasse.
The next three weeks could
bring q change In the Soviet
position. But Mr.. Herter and
his Western colleagues are up
against one hard fact which
they did not know when they
came here six weeks ago. Their
main bargaining weapon. the
prospect Of a summit confer
ence, was not as powerful as
they thought 1t would be.
Khrushchev Wants Summit
One reason may be that pub
lie disagreement among the
Western powers blunted the
weapons effectiveness.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev
knew as well as anyone that
while President Eisenhower
wants q summit meeting only
II there Is real prospect of
agreement, British Prime Min
lister Macmillan thinks a meet
ing is inevitable.
Mr.. Khrushchev apparently
believes that II he sticks to a
tough policy Of threats and
pressure over Berlin. and per-
haps other East-West issues,
he will get to the summit on
his own terms.
There is no reason to think
now that Mr.. Khrushchev will
abandon this line before the
scheduled resumption Of the
foreign ministers discussions
July IL.
Turmoil In West Germany
Nor is the summit issue the
only one on which Mr.. Khru-
shchev presumably counts to
make trouble for the West.
There are sharp differences be-
tween France on one hand and
the United States and Britain
on the other over Atlantic alli-
ance policy. There is political
turmoil in West Germany over
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Fresh Air Fiend
Wins Council Rule

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP)-
A new rule prohibits smoking
in the Toun Council chambers.
Councilman James Matthews
had threatened to resign unless
he could breathe tobacco-free
air,
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Communists Renew
Their Call for Summit
See Liquidation Of Rights

BERLIN, June 20 (AP).-Russia and East Germany to-
day called for summit conference the Berlin dispute
and warned again they will sign separate treaty If "ag-
gressive circles" prevent East-West agreement
This was the essence Of 17page communicate issued
jointly in Moscow and Berlin at the end of 12day visit
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Herter Disappointed
Over Geneva Failure
BY JOHN M. HIGHTOWER
Associated Press stan Writer

GENEVA, June 2O-Chrstan A. Herter turned away from
his first big EasWest conference today the air of
at relieved and disappointed.
1t rough initiation ntb ways Of cold war dipo-
macy for the Secretary of State.
here Just six weeks ago hoping that the final
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guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight
Ashby and family. Miss JEANNE
Johnson, who has been visiting
with the Ashbys in Harrisonburg,
returned to her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Bittinger,
Jr., and family, of Highland, Ind,
are visiting the formers parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Bittinger.
Mrs. Homer Wiles, of Terra Alta,
w. Va, and Mrs. Harry Wright
and son Johnny, of Cresaptown,
we're visitors of Mr. and Mrs. F.
c. Carskadon last Thursday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Shaffer, of
Vienna, Va, visited Mrs. Erwin
Fike last Sunday afternoon. Mr..
and Mrs. Shaffer and Mrs. Fike
we're Sunday evening visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Lee, near
Gortner.
Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Homer
Shaffer we're Mr.. and Mrs. George
Edwards, of Grantsville, and Mr..
and Mrs. Stanley Morris, of Cum
berland.
Alvie WEIGH, of Newcomerstown,
o., visited relatives and friends
here last week.
Sunday visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. c. Carskadon and Mrs. Mar
garet Knots were Mr.. and Mrs.
A. c. Shaffer, of Bayard w. Va;
Mrs. Robert Ream, of Mt. Lake
Park; Mrs. Carrie Shaffer and Mr..
and Mrs. Homer Wiles, of Terra
Alta, w. Va; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Wright and son, of Cresaptown;
Mrs. Essie Knots and Mr.. and
Mrs. Junior Knots, of Lantz
Ridge, w. Va; Mr.. and Mrs. Willie
Knots and Carl Kitzmiller, of near
Oakland; Virgil Right, of Sunny
side; Clifford Dewitt, of Crellin;
and Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Fike and
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daughters, of Oakland. Junior
Knots, Willie Knots, Carl Kitz-
miller and Virgil Right make up
the male quartet, "The Gospel
Airs" of the Crellin Assembly of
God church. and accompanied on
the piano by Clifford Dewitt. They
sang several numbers for Mrs.
Knots. who was unable to attend
the homecoming, Sunday.
Rev, and Mrs. Joseph Hoopen-
gardner and family, of Frostburg,
spent a couple of days last week
with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ashby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Lantz and
son Andy, and Mrs. Betty Foy and
daughter Marilyn Sue, we're in
Cumberland last Saturday on bust
ness. They visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Murphy, at Ellerslie, be-
fore returning home.
Miss Helen johnson and Dean
Schroyer, of Mt Lake Park, and
Miss Nancy Reckart, Margie Reck-
art and Patty Reckart, all of Oak
land, spent Sunday with Misses
Kitty and Judy Duling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Adams,
Mrs. Stella Adams and son Bill,
and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carskadon
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mi
chaels, near Barton, last Monday
evening. Patty and Buster Adams,
who spent d week with the Mi
chacls, returned to their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Insley and
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DIED
MISS RUTH MARKLEY

Funeral services for Miss Ruth
Marklcy Is, Washington, d. c., for
merly of Johnstown, Pa, were con-
Quoted last Wednesday, July %.
She was a daughter of Herbert
Coand Nellie (Hostetler) Markley.
She is survived by her parents;
c. and Nellie (Hostetler) Markley.
Florida; Willard, Fit. Bliss, Texas;
James, Washington, d. c.; Charles,
Donald and Barry at home and
three sisters; Irene, wife of Curtis
Hamel Somerset Pa; Catherine
wife of David Thomas, JohnstoWn,
Pa, and Donna at home.
She was a member of Second