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Evening star., 1963-02-15
PRESIDENTS PRESS CONFERENCE }4p-5 b 4 ~@.o"
Tax Plan Is Anti-Recession Move

Here Is a partial tert OF
President Kennedy's neDs
conference yesterday:
@. Mr.. President, when you
submitted your tax plan in the
1864 budget with its $11.9 bill
lion deficit, you anticipated a
certain amount OF resistance to
it. and Walter Heller, however,
says that some Of this opposi-
ton comes from what he calls
the basic puritan ethic Of the
American people.
Do you think the time has
come to abandon or at least
update this puritan ethic he
speaks Of?
A. No. I think that people
are concerned about the size
of the debt, and I am, and !
think they are concerned about
the deficit, and, I am. But what
! am most concerned about is
the prospect Of another recess
sion.
Now, q recession is what
would give us q massive de-
ficit. I have already pointed
out that In 1858 President
Eisenhower thought he was
going to have q half-billion-
dollar surplus. At the end Of
the 1858 recession he had a
$12.5 billion deficit, the largest
peacetirne deficit in the history
Of this country.
Now, II we don't have the
tax cut, 1t substantially, in my
opinion, increases the chance
of q recession, which will in
crease unemployment, which
will increase the size Of our
deficit. So that is what it
comes down to. And I think
that with the record we have
had in the last five years Of
over five per cent unemploy-
ment, two recessions, I think
the important thing for us to
do Is prevent another one.
Therefore, / think the tax cut
should be looked at, not as a
method Of making life easier,
because II that were the only
issue / think we would all be
willing to pay our taxes to keep
our economy going. But the
tax cut argument rests with
the desire to stimulate the
economy and prevent a recess
sion which will cost US the
most domestically, information
ally, on our budget and our
balance of payments.
Evening star., 1963-02-15
Rockefeller Attacks

Q. Gov. Rockefeller has been
attacking you more and more
vehemently. giving rise to the
suspicion that he wants to be
the Republican candidate next
year. Is he the man that you
think you will be running
against?
A. No, but I do think I have
felt the same suspicion. But
whether he will be successful
or not. I think only time will
tell. That is a judgment that
the Republicans will have tc
make. 1 think that all Of these
discussions Of our policies and
criticisms can be very useful
but I feel that we should put
forward some alternative pro.
poSalS. Whenever the
United States has a disagree.
ment with a foreign country, II
is mistake always to assume
that the United States is wrong
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What could you tell us about
that?
A. No, no conclusion has been
reached on that we have
had a series of talks over the
last two years, which have not
been promising enough to lead
to negotiations, and we have
had no decision which has yet
been reached by the Alliance as
to whether exploratory talks
will be resumed, or whether
the conditions would be such
that they would have some hope
of advancing the common
interest ..
Evening star., 1963-02-15

Macmillan, we would certainly
be prepared to discuss Gen,
Norstad's proposal.
But when we talk about
Europe, we have to realize
there are a good many coun-
tries of Europe. some of which
are nuclear and some of which
are non-nuclear. The question
always is whether the arrange
ments between the nuclear
powers will meet the genuine
needs of the non-nuclear
powers, or whether they are
going to have to go the ma
tional deterrent route, which
we believe will be both expen-
sive and dangerous.
Evening star., 1963-02-15
Communist Agents

@. Mr.. President, most of the
Cuban dialogue has been con-
fined to military personnel and
military operations. Does the
Government have any informa-
ton on the nationals Of the
Soviet bloc who may be in Cuba
to train the Cubans in sabo-
tage and subversion and polit-
ical penetration of the Latin
American countries?
A. / am sure that among the
technicians or military people
there, or para-military, there
are those who are participating
in that kind Of training. That
is why we are anxious to stop
the flow in and out of those
who may be the beneficiaries of
those studies.
Q. Do we have any idea of
the number or any idea how
we can stop them?
A. Well. the problem is to
get the cooperation of other
Latin-Amerjcan countries in
limiting the flow in and out,
at schools. colleges, which also
includes political indoctrina-
ton. I think there were 1000
students from Latin America
that went into Cuba last year,
l am sure a good many OF
them were politically indoc-
trinated: some Of them OBJ
viously were given training In
more direct forms OF political
action.
I don't think we should re-
gard. however, the Communist
threat as primarily based or
Cuba. the Communist threat
to the hemisphere There
is local Communist action un-
related TO Cuba which con-
tinues and which feeds on the
! hardships Of the people there
! northeast Brazil and Other
places. So that Cuba is i'm.
; portant. bat cven II we are
able to stop this kind of traf.
fic. we win still deal with
the native communist move.
ment
Evening star., 1963-02-15
Allied NucIeor Force

@. Mr.. President, there has
been a great deal of talk in
Europe and here about inter-
dependence and about part
nership. Is this government at
the stage Of making the de-
cision in fact to share COM
mand and control Of nuclear
forces with our European
allies?
A. We are as you know. put
ting forward and have sug-
gested a multilateral force as
well as a multinational force,
which will, I think, substanti-
ally increase the influence that
the Europeans have In the
atomic field. II is a very diff
cult area because the weapons
have TO be fired in five min
utes, and who is going TO be
delegated on behalf of Europe
to make this Judgement II
the word comes to Europe or
comes anyplace that we are
about TO experience an attack
you might have TO make an in
Simultaneous Judgment. Some
one has TO be delegated with
that authority. II 1t isn't the
President OF the United States
in the case OF strategic force
IL will have to be the President
OF France or the Prime Minis
ter Of Great Britain, or some-
one else.
That is an enormous re-
sponsibility. The United States
has carried that responsibility
for a good many years. because
we have placed a major effort
In developing a strategic
force. I said In my state-of.
the Union address that we pui
as much money into our stra.
tegic force as all Of Europe
does for all OF It's weapons.
Now. II is quite natural that
Western Europe would want q
greater voice. We are trying u
provide that greater voice
through a multilateral force
But II is q very complicated
negotiation because. as I say
In the final analysis, someone
has 10 be delegated who will
carry the responsibility for tn,
alliance. We hope. through thu
multilateral system, through
the multinational system. thai
we can provide Europe with
more authoritative position, :
re that IL e.
Evening star., 1963-02-15
Backs Roosevelt

@. Mr.. President. A number
Of Republicans have questioned
the qualifications of Franklin
D. Roosevelt jr.. to be Under
secretary Of Commerce. Would
you like to answer them?
A. Yes. They questioned the
qualifications Of his father to
be president, and ! think that
Mr.. Roosevelt. / am hopeful,
will be confirmed. I wouldn't
have sent him up there unless
I felt that he would be a good
Undersecretary. I served with
him in the Congress. and ! am
for him strongly. I hope the
Senate confirms him.
Evening star., 1963-02-15
No Berlin Decision

@. Mr.. President, there are
reports from London that the
United States and the Soviet
Union are about to resume dis
Icussions on a Berlin settlement
Evening star., 1963-02-15

weapons will be used with care
for the defense of Europe. /
am hopeful that the negotia-
tions which will be carried out
by Mr.. Merchant will have that
effect. but I think we deal with
a very difficult problem.
Evening star., 1963-02-15
BY GARNETT d. HORNER
Star Staff Writer

osaA StnAA "AAtcA
A warning from President
Kennedy that failure to cut
taxes this year would increase
substantially the chance Of a
recession put new life into
supporters of the administra-
tion's tax-reduction program
today.
The President emphasized
this warning at a press con-
ference late yesterday when he
appeared confident Of getting
satisfactory tax legislation
through Congress.
He said he believes the House
Ways and Means Committee
will approve "a good bill" TO
reduce taxes even though 1T
won't be perhaps the bill we
sent up"
Priority on Cuts
And he made clear that he
is ready to go over the head
of Congress to the people for
support In a hard fight" he
expects to get the measure
passed. He noted that he was
doing Just that In his tele-
vised press conference.
IT think the more people look
at the alternative" Mr.. Ken
nedy said, "the more general
support we win get" He de-
fined the alternative as re-
stricted economic growt h
higher unemployment and pos
sibly larger deficits.
The President stressed need
as he sees 1t for tax reductions
above reforms. The implication
was that, while he still wants
both, he won't fight nearly as
hard for the reforms he recon-
mended 10 recoup some SO bill
lion OF the s13.5 billion tax cut
he proposed. But he suggested
the cuts probably" would be
scaled down II the reform pro-
posals are killed.
One OF those reforms. which
would put a 5 per cent floor
under the total amount OF In.
come tax deductions that might
be taken for such things a,
interest and State taxes anc
local taxes. has stirred espe.
cially strong opposition.
Mr.. Kennedy pitched hi
whole argument for tax cut
on the need for such actioni
10 stimulate long-term eco.
nomic growth and head off 9
recession.
He said cutting taxes shoulc
not be looked at as Just "a
method OF making life easier.
Fear Centers on Recession
He added that In his jrdg'
ment the best argument-"anC
the one which was most ef
fective as far as I was con,
cerned"-was that cutting take
would release PURCHASING powe
and stimulate investp"
Evening star., 1963-02-15
Kennedy Raps
Critics, Shares
Blame Abroad

President Kennedy says Re-
publicans who criticize his
policies should offer something
better.
He coupled a challenge to
his critics at a press conference
late yesterday with a Dutch
uncle" lecture to Americans
who blame their own Govern
ment for all troubles with its
allies.
1T is a mistake always to
assume that the United States
is wrong" whenever it has a
disagreement with a foreign
country, the President asserted.
He unused that lessening Of
outside military dangers" from
the Soviet Union for the time
being seems to spur enjoying
the luxury of internal dissen-
sion."
Tired Of Criticism
But Mr.. Kennedy made 1t
apparent that he is a little
tired of the kind Of criticism he
has been getting lately.
IAN of these discussions of
our policies and criticisms can
be very useful" he said. "but
I feel that we should put for
ward some alternative pro-
posals."
His words obviously were
aimed at Nelson A. Rockefeller.
New York's Republican Cover
nor, and Republican Senate
and House leaders.
Gov. Rockefeller accused the
administration last Sunday Of
using ruthless" tactics against
allies as well as domestically,
and thereby getting the United
States embroiled in heated con-
troversies recently with Great
Britain, Canada and France.
The Republican Congress
sional leaders followed up with
similar charges. They accused
the administration of "inept
conduct" of foreign affairs. re-
sulting in sweeping anti
Americanism," especially in
France and Canada.
Results Is Told
!. One Of the results, Mr.. Ken
nedy said, of letting the i'm
preston get around that the
United States will always give
way to any ally being disagree
able to it is that "the United
States is paying the major bill
all around the world for a gooc
many activities that serve the
interests Of others besides
ourselves"
He emphasized that Ameri'
cans simply have to realize thai
! I'VE are going to have disagree
/, ments" with allied countries
from time to time.
: Current differences of opinion
about nuclear policy and othel
important questions go to thu
! very heart of the NATO allianc'
: and involve the security Of thu
7. United States. he said.
Because I'VE are not involved
in an empty argument abou
nothing" he asserted. "therr
=. are bound to be differences o
opinion"
] Time for Arguments
: On top of that, he salt
: arguments among the allie
: come more frequently whei
! outside danger decreases.
Beyond the cracks in tn
NATO alliance resulting from
French President de Gaulle'
adamant opposition to develop
E ment of a multi-nation nuclea
E force as proposed by the Presi
e dent and British Prime Min
3 lister Macmillan. President Ken
I nedy mentioned no specific dis
? agreements.
e But his remarks we're intend
I ed as a defense Of America
stand in differences with Can
I ada over Canadian acceptanc
v of American nuclear weapon
for joint defense purposes tina
o led to downfall Of the Diefen
r baker government in Canada.
Evening star., 1963-02-15
Kennedy Tax Warning
Spurs Bockers of Cut

I ficiently to keep the country
from sliding into another re-
cesSion.
Like other Americans, he said
he is concerned about the size
of the national debt and about
the budget deficit.
But what I am most con-
cerned about is the prospect
Of another recession" he as
serted.
He said q recession is what
would produce a massive defi-
cit" He recalled that In 1855
former President Eisenhower
thought he was going to have
a $500 million surplus. but al
the end Of the 1858 recession
had a S12.5 billion deficit the
largest peacetirne deficit in the
history Of the country. Another
recession in 1850, he said. also
Increased the deficit.
While there has been recov.
ery since the winter OF 1861
Mr.. Kennedy emphasized that
he Is anxious mot to see {
slide into another recession.
He added:
Nov. II we don't have thu
tax cut, 1t substantially, in m!
opinion. increases the chances
OF a recession, which will in
crease unemployment, which
will increase the size Of ou
deficit. So that Is what 4
comes down to-"
AS for opposition to the limi
tation Of deductions and othe
proposed reforms. the Presiden
said tax reform Is. OF course
a wonderful principle. bu
when you begin 10 write II II
detail, II becomes less at
tractive."
Sees Better Balance
He argued, however, that tn
revenue recouped by the pro
posed reforms Is necessary un
, less the recommended cuts ar
scaled down. In addition, h
said. the reforms would provid
"a better balanced tax system
: and one which would be NOR
effective for the economy"
On another domestic topic
, Mr.. Kennedy expressed ful
faith In the qualifications O
Franklin d. Roosevelt. jr., hi
choice TO be undersecretary o
Commerce.
Asked about Republicans VIII
have questioned the qualifica
tions Of Mr.. Roosevelt for IN
post. Mr.. Kennedy answered
, amid laughter.
They questioned the quail
. fications Of his father TO b
President"
He added that he would no
: have nominated Mr.. Roosevelt
! unless I felt that he would b
: a good undersecretary." Recall
: ing that he had served wit
S him In Congress. he said Il an
r for him siro =" and II hon
10 s fs O.. hin,
Evening star., 1963-02-15
Fear Centers on RecessIon

He added that In his jrdg-
ment the best argument-"and
the one which was most ef-
fective as far as I was con-
cerned"-was that cutting taxes
would release PURCHASING mower
and stimulate invpstp" 's
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Benefit
ForBig
Sisters

The famous Nicolo Mar
ionettes will present "Alice in
Wonderland" Tuesday at
Roosevelt High School. The
2:30 pm. event is sponsored
by the Big Sisters and The
Home School Association.
The program is the second
benefit launched recently by
the Big Sisters.
The purpose Of the Big
Sisters Is TO do character
building work with girls be-
tween the ages Of 8 and l6
years, who are dependent.
neglected or rnaladjusted.
Its purpose Is not to re-
habilitate children, but 10
prevent possible disorders Of
a serious nature In the lives
Of young girls.
The last program benefit
occurred last November when
the Fisk Jubilee Singers, In
conjunction with the local
chapter Of Fisk University.
gave a program for adults.
Tuesdays performance Is
for children. Tickets may be
obtained at Courtesy Asso-
citation, 734 18th street NV,
or at the door.
Evening star., 1963-04-13

Of days vacation in a near
by resort.
The Rusks' older son David
and his bride are in Califor-
mia.
Two Cabinet couples will
be baSking in the Florida sun
The Secretary of the Trea-
sury and Mrs. Dillon, who
have gone to their place in
Hobe Sound, and the Secre-
tary of Health, Education and
Welfare and Mrs. Celebrezze.
Mrs. Celebrezze went down
to West Palm Beach with the
girls. Jean Ann and Susan
Marie, earlier this week and
the Secretary was to join
them today.
The family - all except
Anthony, 81, a midshipman
at the Naval Academy-is
spending Easter with some
old friends from Cleveland.
The plans Of Interior
Secretary and Mrs. Udall
aren't known but usually, an
office spokesman said. they
spend their holidays at home
In Mclean with their six
children. revelling in a little
free time for family pur-
suits.
Evening star., 1963-04-13
Maryland Federation
Group to Meet

burgh. Pa, and Mrs. Scar
bros home in Montgomery,
w. Va.
Delegates will be welcomed
to Baltimore by Mayor Philip
H. Goodman at the formal
opening of business sessions
on the 22nd.
Mrs. Brown, who will be
the official convention guest,
will make the luncheon ad-
dress Monday on the subject,
wv o m a ms Investment in
Peace" and will extend
greetings at a banquet Mon
day evening honoring district
and club presidents.
Greetings also will be ex-
tended by DR.. Wilson H. FL
kins, president Of the Uni
versity of Maryland.
The WoodShedders Group
Of the Chorus Of the Chesa-
peake will provide musical
entertainment.
Presentation of the CIVIC
Shell Oil Co. education pro-
gram awards will be another
feature Of the banquet which
will be followed by a recep-
ton.
A memorial service and a
luncheon will be among spe-
cial events on Tuesday.
James @. Renshaw will make
the luncheon address on the
subject, with Rhyme and
Reason.
Evening star., 1963-04-13

The Maryland Federation
Of Women's Clubs will hold
its Gath annual convention
at the Emerson Hotel in Bal
timore, from Sunday, April
81, through the following
Tuesday.
The convention club dinner
and annual meeting is sched-
uled for $3.50 pm. on the
2lst, and an open house will
be held at 9 pm. in the pres
idential suite.
The dinner will be pre-
ceded by a tour Of the Mary
land Historical Society at
$3.50 pm.
Sunday events also will in
clude the annual Junior
M e m b ership Conference,
called for l pm. A buffet
luncheon will be served dur
ing the session and the jun
ior membership reception
will follow at S pm.
Mrs. John P. Kaufman,
Maryland Federation presi-
dent. and Mrs. Earle A.
Brown. recording secretary Of
the General Federation of
Women's Clubs, will extend
greetings to the juniors.
Mrs. James Scarbro, di-
rector of junior clubs for the
CIVIC, will make the prin-
cipal address.
Mrs. Brown is from Pitts
Evening star., 1963-04-13
Australians
Plan Tea

II the azaleas viii cooper
ate. Columbia University Club
members may get an eye
treat when they are enter
tanned at the Australian En-
bassy April ~.
Ambassador and Lady Beale
win hold the . 10 s pm. tea,
and will take alumni on q
tour OF the grounds. one OF
the show places OF Wash
ington.
A documentary film will
be shown. and proceeds from
the sale Of tickets viii bene-
fit q scholarship loan fund
at the university.