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Evening star., 1962-01-23

Castro government and to sus-
pend it from all Organization
of American States organs until
it breaks its ties with the Com
munist bloc.
Argentines claim that action
would meet the minimum
United States requirement of a
firm collective stand against
Cuba yet bypass the thorny
sanctions problem.
The formula would not re-
quire the seven states still
maintaining diplomatic rela-
tions with Premier Fidel Castro
to sever them.
A leading United States
spokesman expressed conf
dence that the foreign minis
ters will indict the Castro re-
gime despite the see-saw strug-
gle over how to do it.
Robert F. Woodward, Assist
ant Secretary of State for in
ter-American affairs, told the
Associated Press that the
United States is hopeful the
nations will get to-
gether toward a common front
See CONFERENCE, Page AS
Evening star., 1962-01-23

it was being used in these in
stances to boost CDC (Calories
Don't Count capsules and
Whelco Safflower Oil Capsules.
More than $4,000 capsules of
Whelco product were seized by
United States marshals at the
United Whelan warehouse in
Brooklyn and one of its retail
stores, and at a repacker, Hal
sey Drug Co.
window Posters Seized
Also taken were window
posters reading, "Dr. Finds
Dieters Must Eat Fat to Lose
Fat" and counter placards
reading, "Dr. Taller recon-
mendS that you use Safflower
Oil Capsules Whelco brand .
Book Galleries Don't Count on
sale here"
Inc FLA pointed OUT Cnere
is no attempt to ban DR..
Taller's book except where it
is used in conjunction with sale
of the questioned capsules.
Both the book and the prod
uct are available in Washington
shops.
The CDC product is marketed
by Cove Vitamin and Pharma-
ceutical. Inc, Glen Cove, N. Y,
and is sold in many areas, FDA
said. The Whelco Safflower Oil
Capsules are sold in United
Whelan Drug Stores.
FDA said 283 cases of CDC
capsules. the book and tie-ir
sales literature had been en-
bargoed by the New York State
Board of Pharmacy pending
Federal seizure in two other
Brooklyn concerns.
In both seizures it was
charged the book and labelling
Evening star., 1962-01-23

material represent saffloWer oil
capsules as effective for weight
control without regard to caloric
intake, FDA said.
The agency added that the
literature contended the cap
sules were effective in lowering
the cholesterol level of the
blood, treating arterial sclerosis
and heartburn, improving the
complexion, increasing resist
ance to colds and sinus trouble,
promoting health, increasing
sexual drive and other purposes.
"AmOunt Insignificant"
FDA said the articles actually
supply only SIS grams of SAT-
flower oil daily, an amount
insignificant for any purpose.
Malcolm R. Stephens, FDA
director of enforcement, said
both of these promotions are
based directly on the main
idea of DR.. Taller's book, Cal
cries Don't Count which is that
obese persons can eat thous-
andS of calories a day ano
still lose weight by including
unSaturated fats in the diet,
especially such fats as safflower
oil. The book mentions by name
the manufacturer of CDC cap
sules as a mail order source
for safflower oil.
Our nutritionistS have
pointed out that there are
basic inconsistencies in this re-
ducing program. Contrary tc
its premise that calories don't
count, the typical diet included
in the book by DR.. Taller is
actually quite restricted as tc
calories when compared to the
usual diet of an obese person.
Evening star., 1962-01-23

is building a bridge between the
IL "activist" states demanding
an economic and diplomatic
boycott of Cuba and the seven
states opposing such action.
Compromise formulas change
hourly. Private meetings pro-
gress from lunch table to din
ner table to smoke-filled rooms
of the bustling hotels in this
fashionable summer resort on
the windy South Atlantic.
The result at this stage is
complete confusion, which op-
timistS among the 400 delegates
say is inevitable, though tempo
rary. Pessimists already pre-
dict a conference of many
words and few actions.
Need Two-Thirds Vote
But the aim of the private
negotiations is to get at least
IA of the 81 states-the neces-
sary two-thirds majority-be-
hind the actions plan before
collective oratory formally be-
gins tonight in the converted
neo-Gothic casino housing the
conference.
The general Argentine for
mula wants the conference
emphatically to condemn the
Evening star., 1962-01-23
Baby Perishes
In House Fire
Rescuers Reach
3 Other Children

An infant boy died in a fire
at his Southeast Washington
home today. His two sisters
and a brother were rescued by
firemen.
Police Capt. George H. Causey
of the Fourteenth precinct said
the four children of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Walker appar-
emily had been left in the care
of a baby-sitter, but were alone
in the house when the fire
started shortly after 1890 am,
Killed in the flames which
swept the one-story, frame
house at 5356 Drake place Sc.
in the Marshall Heights area,
firemen said, was Anthony
Walker, about one month old.
Others Unconscious
The other children are Adrian,
2; Yvonda, l, and Lamara, 18
months, Pvts. Ralph Collins
and William Mcdonald applied
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
to the unconscious children, all
of whom were taken to District
General Hospital.
A neighbor, Noble Tyson, jr.
25, of 5401 Drake place Sc.
said he saw smoke pouring from
the home and ran to call fire
men. Then, he said he burst
into the house to try to save
the children he thought were
probably there. However, the
smoke was too thick for him
Mr.. Tyson said. Mr.. Tyson was
emerging from a door after
his unsuccessful rescue attempt
when the first firemen arrived
Capt. CauSey and officers
who reached the scene early
said they were unable to locate
any adults in the house when
they arrived.
Later, however, Homicide
Squad Detective Sgt. Lione
| See FIRE, Page A.;
Evening star., 1962-01-23
Hurricane Toll Set
At 262 in Honduras

BELIZE, Bitish Honduras,
Jan. % (AP).-Hurricane Hat
tie took a total of 262 lives
when it battered British Hon.
duras last October 30-31, a fl
nal report said today. Nearly a
third of the deaths occurred in
Belize, where seas driven by
200-mile winds poured over the
city to a depth of over 10 feet.
Evening star., 1962-01-23

exile, the King said it was a
mean thing for a person to
damage his country's own prop
erty while living in luxury in
a foreign country.
The Kings political foes
charge the monarch's political
strength lies with the feudal
landlords of Nepal. They de-
clare that unless land reforms
come, the Communists will take
over.
BY tradition the King of
Nepal is respected as an in
carnation of a Hindu god.
Evening star., 1962-01-23
Wreck Injuries Is

MANCHESTER, England,
Jan. % (AP). - Twenty-Five
persons were injured in a colli-
sion of two trains at the Picca-
dilly rail terminal today. Ten
of the injured were treated on
the spot. The remainder were
taken to hospitals with cuts
and bruises.
Evening star., 1962-01-23
DemocratsPut
Red Mail Ban
In Postal Bill
6. o. P. Pressure
Results in Action:
Passage Likely
BY ROBERT X. WALSH
Star Staff Writer

House Democratic leaders
agreed today to include a postal
rate increase bill a ban on Post
Office Department distribution
Of mail containing Communist
propaganda from abroad.
This improved prospects for
passage of an administration
backed measure to obtain 1921
million annually in additional
revenue to cope with huge Post
Office Department deficits.
The bill would increase by l
cent the present rates on first
class letters and postal cards
and on airmail letters and
cards. 1t also would boost vari-
outs rates on second-class mail
such as magazines and news
papers and on third-class mail.
Final Vote Delayed
Debate on the administra-
tion plan as a proposed sub
stitute for a $3.50 million bill
approved by the House Post
Office Committee last Septem-
ber was expected to delay a
final vote until tomorrow. Nu-
merous proposed amendments
were scheduled to be offered
by individual members oppos-
ing rate increases in the ad-
ministration bill.
The Senate has been mark
ing time, pending House action.
The Communist propaganda
mail ban was in the bill ap-
proved by the committee, but
not in the administrations
substitute. As sponsored by
r e pr eSentative Cunningham,
Republican of Nebraska, it was
designed to restore by law an
administrative ban which Pres
ident Kennedy rescinded last
March.
A fuli-scale House floor fight
had been threatened on the
issue because of a unanimous
vote by the House Republican
Policy Committee late yester-
day to insist" that the ban be
written into the law.
Rather than put Democrats
on the spot on the question of |
Communist propaganda mail
and risk defeat of the entire
bill, Democratic leaders said
today that language substan-
TALLY the same as the Cum
ningham amendment would be
included in the administration
substitute.
Republicans Agree
Post Office Committee Chair
man Murray, Democrat of Ten
nessee, announced this to the
House soon after debate opened
this afternoon.
Representative Corbett, Re-
publican of Pennsylvania, rank
ing minority member of the
committee, said this was agree
able to Republicans. He added,
however, that this did not mean
Republicans in general would
support every rate increase pro-
posal in the administration
substitute.
Mr.. Murray criticized the
committees original bill as be-
ing completely unacceptable"
He said the administrators
substitute would provide flair,
realistic, and adequate rates to
meet the requirements of fiscal
responsibility and help over
come a Post Office Depart
ment deficit"
He described the proposed
postal rate increase as a "key-
stone" of President Kennedy's
program for a balanced Federal
budget for the fiscal year be-
ginning next July /.
Evening star., 1962-01-23
HOW TO BUY
BOAT EQUIPMENT

THE BRAVE new world Of ma.
rine eIeetronies is boffIine to boat
owners. For an explanation, in 10y
mons language. Of just whot some
Of thot strange sounding equipment
does and why, read The Stor's
outdoor editor, Charles coveII, todoy
on Poee All.
THE AMERICAN LEAGUES com.
plete schedule for the 1862 boseboII
season is on Poee A-l9.
Evening star., 1962-01-23
Eisenhower Scores
Military Muzz|ing
Gives Views
As Senators
Open Probe
BY CECIL HOLLAND
Star Staff Writer

Former President Eisenhower
today deplored any move that
would restrict public access I'd
information about the menace
of communism and said mili1
tary leaders should not BID
thrust behind an American
iron curtain" when they warn
of these dangers.
Gen. Eisenhower said that
military as well as civilian
leaders should be allowed I'd
speak out without censorship
on matters not involving se-
curity and should be permitted
to participate in efforts to edu-
cate the public to the threats
of communism.
The former Presidents views
were contained in a statement
to a Senate Armed Services
Subcommittee that was released
as hearings began on chargeS
that military leaders have been
muzzled in talking about the
threat of communism.
Investigation Extensive
The subcommittee, headed BY
Senator Stennis, Democrat of
Mississippi, is investigating the
Defense Departments censor
ship policies, troop indoctrina-
tion programs and seminars.
and other activities designed to-
inform the public about com
munism and the cold war.
Il believe that your com
mittee will render valuable serv-
ice by rejecting the recent spate
of attacks upon the competence
and loyalty of the military and
by disapproving any effort to
thrust them, so to speak, behind
an American iron curtain.
ordered to stand mutely by as
hostile forces strive to under
mine every aspect of American
life," Gen. Eisenhower said.
Il say, that our informed
military speak always under
properly established policies
and the general-not petty
supervision of their civilian
Superiors.
Command Accountability
Should they, here or there
speak or act partisanly, i'm
prudently or in contraventionl
OF national policies, then hold
them directly accountable, for,
it is a function of command to-
keep military personnel proper
ly respectful of the obligations
of the uniform. At all events
I am certain of this: Give mil
itary leaders a lucid explana-
ton of the Nations policies,
and they will, with rare and
easily comfortable exceptions,
loyalty perform"
The hearings, which are ex-I
pected to run for several weeks.
got under way before an au-l
dience which packed the Senate
caucus room.
Admiral Arleigh A. Burke.
outspoken former Chief of
Naval Operations, expressed
views quite similar to those of
Gen. Eisenhower when he tes-
titled.
Admiral Burke, who retired
last August after a naval ca
reer of nearly 40 years, said the
must contribute what
ever special talents they may
have through seminars, public
discussions and other means"
to help the public learn the
nature of the threat from the
enemy.
Partisanship Ruled Out
He added that the involve
ment of the military in such
discussions "as citizens with re-
Sponsibilities equal to those Of
other citizens" can remain
proper only so long as purely
partisan politics are avoided.
THAT area, every military
man I know would agree"
See INQUIRY, Page AS
Evening star., 1962-01-23
Argentine Plan Holds
Key to Action on Cuba
U. S. Hopeful Proposed Formula
Will Avert Inter-Americun Split
By GEORGE SHERMAN
Star Staff Writer

PUNTA DEL ESTE, Uruguay Jan. 23.-Argentina has
become the key to breaking the deadlock what
about Cuban communism the cloakroom conference of
American foreign ministers.
With the clear approval of United States Secretary Of
State Ruk Argentine Foreign Minister Miguel Angel
Evening star., 1962-01-23
Best-Se|Ier Diet Book ,
Pills Seized by FDA
Copies Used to Promote Capsules
In Misleading Manner, Agency Says

Food and Drug Administration authorities charged today
that best-selng book "Caories Don't Count" being
used to make false and misleading claims that saower seed
oil is effective in reducing weight
In Brooklyn the FDA seized 900 copies of the book by
Herman Taller obStetrician gynecoogS charging
Evening star., 1962-01-23

Network progromming is
once more in the focus Of
public and governmental ot-
tention. Whot ore the forth
coming FEC heorings all
about and how will they of-
feet your home entertoin-
ment?
Evening star., 1962-01-23

Bernie Horrison's ON THE
AIR Column tells you whot
to exPaet
-. In TodGy'S Star
Page Bio
Evening star., 1962-01-23
BY MARY McGRORY
Star Staff Writer

Two long-awaited and highly
billed hearings got under way
today and promptly foundered
in paper work.
Nothing cools the passions or
browns the drama like a pile of
Evening star., 1962-01-23

documents, a fact well known
perhaps to the managers of the
Federal Communications Com
mission hearings and the Senate
hearings on military "muzzling. /"
If they go on as they have
begun, they will be playing to
empty houses, and the specta-
tors will transfer their business
to the Old Vic, which opens
tonight.
The FEC hearings, which were
to pit the television networks
against their severest critic,
FEC Chairman Newton Minow,
opened in a scene of visual
splendor and electronic abun-
dance.
Counsel Equipped
Hearing Room B at the In
terstate Commerce Commission
Building, a magnificent wood
paneled chamber, was fitted
out with three television caln..
Evening star., 1962-01-23

leove TV TO Public Toste, Network
Chief Urges FEC. Page AS
Evening star., 1962-01-23
TIE WEATuED.. Full Report
'-~A'-N' on Pose B-2

District and vicinity-Clear tonight, with
low near 20 in city and IA in suburbs.
Fair and cold tomorrow. High and low
of past "a hours: High, 54, at 1880 am.
today; low, Al, at am. today.
Evening star., 1962-04-10
The Bonk-WithhoIding Proposal

each quarters payment of in
terest to him. All this will
mean an enormous expense
for American business and
financial institutions.
It does not help much to
say that a tax deduction is
permissible as a business ex-
penSe for such companies.
For this would take care of
only $50 out Of every $100
expended. Since the corpo-
rate tax rate is So per cent,
how will a company or finan-
cial institution get back the
other $48 of the expenses
which it has incurred solely
for the benefit Of the United
States Government?
1t will be argued that the
withholding Of taxes on SAL
aries and wages has already
become accepted and that the
expenses Of this are borne in
part by the companies and in
part by the Treasury through
the corporate tax deduction
process. But while there is
some merit in this because of
the relationship Of employer
and employe with the
worker setting his own with
holding rate on the basis of
estimated tax liability-this
does not apply in the case of
a bank, which performs an
investment service for the
deposition. Likewise, the
stockholder who receive S
dividends is not an employe
but an investor, and the COM
pany pays the dividend for
the use Of the money.
Members Of Congress are
beginning to become aware
Of the headaches that face
them in the coming elections
if they vote in favor Of the
new bill. Already the mail to
Senators, who now have the
bill before them, is Of an un-
precedented size. Citizens are
bewildered. Persons of small
income are disturbed that
they should be deprived even
for a single month of the
use of their own money, to
which 1t later may turn out
that the Government wasn't
entitled at all.
Copyright, 1962)
Evening star., 1962-04-10
Injustice to Citizens Owing Small Tax
Seen in 20 Per Cent Plan on Dividends

70 withhold from our modest
income the sum Of $40.
What moral or legal right
does it have to do such a
thing? Except for the taxes
we owe, that money Is ours.
1t does not belong to the
Government, nor to anyone
else. If the Government with
holds from us money we do
not owe, that is confiscation.
Promise Of a refund does not
alter this fact"
1t is possible that many
citizens will begin depositing
their money in foreign banks
or investing in securities in
Canada and other countries
which are not bound by
American law to deduct in
tereSt or dividend payments.
It's all very well to say re-
funds will be made by the
Federal Government here,
but red tape could consume
months Of time, especially as
it means singing out hun
dredS Of thousands of income
tax returns and giving them
a special audit before paying
the refunds. Also, doesn't the
Government really owe the
taxpayer interest for the
period 1t deprives him Of a
chance to earn interest on
his own money?
1t Is possible, too, that the
administration may find it
self in a legal tangle it has
never faced before an at
tempt by corporations and
other institutions to obtain
from the United States S
Treasury full payment Of all
expenses incurred in with
holding interest and dividend
payments. FOR this involves
keeping additional records,
notifying the Government of
the exact amount for which
each taxpayer is to be cred
tied, and also providing the
taxpayer with information as
to what has been done with
Evening star., 1962-04-10
DORIS FLEESON

Congress is headed toward
a prolonged and rancorous
home stretch despite its early
brave hopes of a July ad-
journment. Members COM
plain Of 1t but have not been
able to devise an alternative.
One-third Of the Senate
and all Of the House must de-
fend the record or lack of 1t
in the campaign this fall. It
is apparent that President
Kennedy, like his immediate
predecessor, rises and falls
in public esteem very largely
on the basis of his conduct Of
foreign affairs.
In the absence Of economic
catastrophe-and none is in
sight-this leaves him free to
ca paign for his party
candidates and still appear
to be above the battle. It is a
presidential advantage un-
likely to disappear in the
near future.
Some infuriated House Re-
publicans are blaming the
press for this state Of affairs
and profess to believe that
the Kennedy skill in public
relations is the enemy. The
President certainly has man
aged his public relations skill
Evening star., 1962-04-10
RALPH McGILL N
When Leadership Is DefalNted

on exhibition. the real prob
lens of the Southern region
were being brought into TO-
Gus. The farmers of the
South have mads advances in
per-farm incomA. But they
have fallen even farther be-
hind the national average.
The economic boom has
slowed down in sotne States.
Alabama's legislature has
again acted with gteat ire
sponsibility in the halter of
the States schools. The de-
terioration of it's .Aublic
school system is q scandal.
The WHOLE region Hseds to
settle its race problem, As the
courts sensibly have firNcted.
Yet, about all that CAP be
heard from the grSssiAnal
leadership is impaAsioAed
speeches about States xgAts
and attacks on the court
The poll expert couldnA@
more right. ~
Evening star., 1962-04-10
Congress Hopes for q July Adjournment
Believed Fading Into Lengthy Windup

fully so far and has even
extended them in the Eisen-
hover manner to publishers.
But it should be remember
ed that President Eisenhow-
er, who scarcely bothered
with reporters, was able to
hold public regard independ-
emily Of what Congress did
or failed to do. The White
House also has the built-in
propaganda advantage that
it can make a show Of vigor
on many topics while Con-
gress is judged on the basis
of roll calls on actual legis-
lation.
Adding insult to injury,
the Supreme Court has ap-
peared more active in recent
months than Congress.
The aggrandizement Of the
President and the court is a
sore point with Congress,
apart from questions Of Mr..
Kennedy's astuteness or the
constitutional and judicial
wisdom Of the courts pro-
nouncements. It is q reflec-
ton of this Illustration that
some highly regarded mem
bers have been straying from
their accustomed reservations.
1t could give the President
much trouble in trade policy,
Evening star., 1962-04-10
DAVID LAWRENCE

If Uncle Sam orders a
bank to take away from a
depositor money that belongs
to him and isn't owed to the
Government as income tax,
can this become an illegal
act for which public officials
could be required to stand
trial2 The question arises as
a result Of the plight Of many
citizens Of small income who
are being told that, under a
bill which has just passed
the House of Representatives
and Is before the Senate, the
Government can order a
bank or company to withhold
a certain percentage Of in
terest or dividends although
there may not be an equiva-
lent amount due in taxes.
The effect Of this action is
described in a letter received
from q woman in Atlanta,
Ga, which reads as follows:
81 wish to call your at
tention to one harmful fea-
ture Of the proposed with
holding Of 20 per cent on
stock dividends, and which
I have not seen mentioned
in the news-that is, the ef-
feet 1t has on the man who
owes Just a small tax. It
seems that If a man owes no
tax, he may file an exemp-
ton certificate. But there Is
no relief for the man who
owes Just a small tax. My
family is in the latter group.
Our taxable income is
approximately $4,000 a year,
all Of it derived from
dividends on stocks. My hus-
band and I are past IS years
Of age and therefore have
double exemptions Of $1,000
each-a total Of $2,400. We
also have a retirement ex-
emption, a 4 per cent credit
on dividends, as well as
other deductible items. Our
taxes amount to something
like $50 a year, or less. Yet
the administration proposes