Diario las Américas Newspaper, December 7, 1955, Page 8

| Inter-American News for English- Speaking people 3rd. YEAR Cc. W SMITH S SMITH President Vice President Viee President FRANCISCO AGUIRRE HORACIO AGUIRRE Viee President and Publisher Vice President, Editor and Manager Antonio Ruiz Managing Editor Eliseo Riera-Gémez Circulation Manager 6. A SAN ROMAN Ralph B. Ross Advertising Manager EY § | EDITORIAL A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF MACEO Today the people of Cuba commemorate the death of Antonio Maceo, the soldier and founding Father who died defending the republican ideal of independence for his nation. With a high sense of civic responsibility; with profound patriotic emotion that is explained in the sacrifice of the hero, the Cuban people have con- secrated December seventh, ever since 1895, to the memory of the illustrious General Aritonio Maceo, the person who, in the military camp, wrote magnif- icent chapters in the book of Cuba’s independence. In the fight for independence General Maceo was inflexible in his rebellious spirit, extremely able in his military campaigns, steadfast in his heroism. Because his rebellious spirit, his abilities and his heroism were at the service of the noble cause of Cuba’s independence, Antonio Maceo won the admi-) ration of the Americas and the eternal gratitude of his fellow-citizens. Each December seventh Cuba pays tribute to all those who fell in the fight for independence. On the anniversary of Maceo’s death in battle, the Cuban nation lowers its flag to half mast to symbolize the pain and anguish of the nation for all those who lost their lives in the long and painful campaign for independence and freedom. Today’s anniversary is also observed in impor- tant cities of Florida, specially in Tampa and Miami, where there are approximately one hundred thou- sand Cubans and their descendannts who respect- fully observe this anniversary. On this anniversary that brings to mind the glories of Cuba, THE AMERICAS DAILY joins the Cuban colony resident in Florida, specially in Miami, in observance of the painful, but at the same time glorious anniversary, and extends its sincerest regards to all Cubans in the United States, parti- cularly the Cuban Ambassador to Washington, Dr. Miguel Angel Campa and the Hon. Consul in Miami, Mr. Eduardo Hernandez. With sincere respect and with admiration for the hero and Founding Father, THE AMERICAS DAILY today exalts the merits of Antonio Maceo, ithe great Cuban who by his own sacrifice and effort arved his name forever in the history of the nation dreamed of by the immortal José Marti. REAT INTERNATIONAL CROWDS ARE XPECTED IN PANAMA FOR CARNIVAL PANAMA CITY — A lively spot nder normal circumstances, Pa- hama explodes durint its pre-Len- m carnival with a gaiety that’s contagious as a case of measles n a nursery. The whole city goes on a four- lay binge of singing, dancing, pa- lading, masquerading and general velry. Merchants and government of- ices generally shut up shop the tter to concentrate on conviviali- . Any sobersides who wants to ansact business is better off just relax and wait until the dawn Ash Wednesday calls a halt to le merrymaking. It’s a national affair, carnival, nd there’s something doing vir- ally every minute for everybody tom = grandparents to toddlers. auty queens blossom from every oat in every parade and street nces break out anywhere at the ‘op of a sombrero. Most spectacular celebration of fl occurs in Panama City. Americans arriving abaord Pan erican World Airways’ flights pm half a dozen U. S, cities are | for an eye-opening experience carnival time. Everywhere they | bk there’ll be something to see, | as they parade. jotograph or take part im. | Streets are filled with merry- the four-day festivities include | makers there to see and be seen. over to strolling bands of identical- ly costumed merrymakers, called comparsas, and a special day de- voted to dances featuring the na- ed montuno for the men and the ed pollera dress for the women. Rooted in Africa is Panama’s national dance, the Tamborito, which is featured during carnival. Brought to Panama by homesick slaves who were given time off from work for dancing to throb- bing drums as a means of stifling discontent, the quickly adopted by the descendants of Panama’s Spanish colonists. They improvised new music, aded new dance steps and devised spe- cial costumes for the dancers, Since carnival is a firmly rooted national tradition, its celebration is a “must” for everyone, regard- find a way to masquerade and parade up and down the streets beating toy drums and calling themselves “conoces,” from the ex- pression used by early. masked Spanish revelers who chanted “no me conoce!” (You don’t know me!) special day for masquerading, Proud and. preening in their pol- pecial day for the grand parade leras, women will walk the streets loats, a special night given | for hours to have others admire urease the lave seneiny as RS. SOMOZA ON lessly singing the two carnival EW YORK VISIT songs, “Mi Pollera” and “Paname- W YORK. (UP) — The wife} from Washington where she ived in this city for a six day ford it hoist a few musicians onto A trucks to add to the general ‘As dawn breaks on Ash Wednes- worshippers to services. Thereupon exhausted revelers carry out the final ceremony of carnival, the “Burial of the Fish”. A moch funeral is held, amid loud lamentations, with a funeral procession in which the participant alternately trudge along in coun- terfeit sorrow or break into a fast rumba, Somewhere along the line they . Salvadona de Somoza arriv- from Washington shere she visited her daughter, wife of Nicaraguan Ambassador in hington Guillermo Sevilla Sa- pmoza’s wife was met at the O by the Nicaraguan Con- in New York and the Nica- delegate to the United Na- She will stay at the Waldorf | it’s only a sardine — and carnival tional costume — the white-fring- the intricately embroidered, ruffi- Tamborito was less of social or financial status. | Even children too young to dance! jday, tolling church bells calls. festivity is over for another year. | between the Americas | | | The Catholic priest Geraldo | Drummond, Brazilian by birth pre- |sently on a tour of the United | States in an attempt to have U. S. | priests sent to Brazil, visied our | offices. Father Drummond, a very personable and interesting person ‘has travelled all over the world on government sponsored and private trips. It will be interesting for our readers to learn that Father Drum- mond was the parish priest where the Kubitschek family lived in Be- lo Horizonte. Juscelino Kubitscek jis now President elect of Brazil. \Father Drummond is very well ac- quainted with the person of Ku- | bitschek about which so much thas been written specially after ; Brazil was shaken by the political disturbances of a few days ago. NOT COMMUNIST The first declaration made by Father Drummond was that it is | completely erroneous to say that Kubitschek is or could become a communis,t “It is sufficient to state Drummond said, that the Brazilian church was in favor of the candi- dacy of the former governor of Bello Horizonte.” The priest prais- KNOW THY | NEIGHBOR || By ANTONIO RUIZ BRAZIL —Rio is the center of the modern architecture move- ment in Brazil. The Ministry of Education and Health, the A.B.I., building Associacao Brasileiro da Imprensa (Brazilian Press Associa- tion), and the modern apartments on the shoreline of Copacabana are examples of this trend in architecture, a trend toward gra- cious, harmonious, and original construction. Rio and its environs are a natural and man-made play- ground for sports, whether active or spectator; hunting, fishing, swimming, sailing, golf, sightsee- ing, motorin, horse-racin, tennis football boxing, etc. The Munici- pal Stadium, one of the !argest in the world and a good example of modern architecture, seats 120.- 000 persons, with room for an ad- ditional 30.000 standees. Opened in June, 1950, it has a mile-round bowl and a nine-foot moat on the field to protect the players from overzealous spectators. | As the intellectual as well as | political capital of the nation, Rio has a wealth of fine museums, art galleries, churches and cultural in- stitutions. Especially important are the National Museum, one of the most outstanding museums of natural history in the world; the National Historical Museum: the Itamarati Palace, housing the Mi- nistry of Foreign Affairs; the Ca- tete Palace, now Brazil’s White House; the National School of Fine Arts with and the National Library, said to be the largest in South America, with over a million volumes. The Opera House, known as the Tea- tro Municipal, is much in demand “Kubitschek a Communist, Says Brazilian Priest its excellent museum, ! MIAMI, FLA, WED is not ed Kubitschek as an anterprizing and industious person, explaining the large number of public works inaugurated during his term as goy- ernor.”” Father Drummond in addition promised us that if possible before he leaves for Brazil he will make more extensive declarations to THE AMERICAS DAILY on the Brazilian situation The following was written by Father Drummon and we believe it to be worthy of publication. “Rarely (in its history) has the Brazilian Parliament experienced as it did in this year of 1955, such emotional moments as when De puty Octavio Mangabeira read, in a solemn and reverent voice, the last message of the former Pres- ident of Brazil, Arthur Bernardes. The 82-year-old man, of the state of Minas Geraes, collapsed a few hours after finishing this message: “The end of man is God, to whom we, by preference, should devote our whole life. However. most of my life I have given to my country, forgetting Him. . . He will requize from us an account | of what we have done in our life in this world and I have had a long life. | am afraid I shall not be able to atone for my faults in the short time still remaining to me, in spite of his infinite com- passion. I ask my friends, fellow party members, and all brazilians | of good will to help me with their | prayers. . .” | The above words, signed by the |hand of a man who had the su-| preme authority over a great na-| tion such as Brazil, come to us as a warning from a man highly respected by all. President Bernardes was the founder of the Republican party in Brazil. Later he served as Councilman, Mayor and Governor of Minas Gezaes State, Deputy and Senator, During his time as Pres- ident — 1922-1926 — the finan- cial condition of Brazil reached its highest point of stability, Bernar- des was an example of honesty, prudence and austerity, having all the fine characteristics of the mountain people of Minas Geraes from whom he originated. This was the year for a pres- idential election in Brazil. The newly elected Kubitschek origina- |tes fyom the same state of Minas | Geraes, noted for its raw mater- ials, climate, and important insti- tutions of higher education. From |the State of Minas Geraes came \the first movement for indepen- | dence of Brazil. Two-thirds of Bra- zilian bishops and the country’s outstanding economists and engin- eers oziginate from Mine< is for Brazil as Scotland is for Great, Britain. The message given by Bernerdes to the Brazilian people (shortly be- fore his death) has made a deep |impression on all thinking men, and all hope that Kubitschek will |follow Bernardes as a renvesent- ative of the great people of Minas Geraes”, Help Fight TB for operas, concerts, and ballets. | The opera season runs through the winter months of July and August. Since these are off-season ! summer months in Europe and the | - United States, the best talent in the world is available. It was there that Arturo Toscanini first won acclaim as a conductor. Many of Rio’s 200 or more chur- ches, particularly those from the colonial era, are especially note- worthy for their richly decorated interiors; the Cathedral, which in colonial times was the royal cha- pel; the Church of Our Lady of} Carmo, an excellent example of baroque, dating from the late 18th | century; the Franciscan Church and Monastery, where many of Brazil’s illustrious personages are buried, and the Church of Our , Lady of Penha, famous for its | 365 steps and for its annual re- | ligious festival in October. - | Of the many public parks, pro- fio, Panamejio”. Those who can af- bably the most interesting is the | Jardim Botanico (Botanical Gar- | den), containing more than 5.000 specimens of plants from all over | the world, including, naturally, many varieties of Brazilian flora. The Botanical Garden contains the first royal palm planted in Brazil by Dom Joao VI, and which is, therefore, the mother of all these stately trees now in the country, The Quinta da Boa Vista, ian estate formerly occupied by Dom Joao VI and the Emperors Pedro I and II, whose one time | palace now houses the National | Museum, is a beautiful park cross- |as well as lakes and streams, Spanish Version Page. 3. Buy Chrismas Seals DAY, DEC 1) ally < For Hemisphe Member Inter American Press Association Smathers Will Receive Latin Award Tonight Senator George Smathers will receive tonight the “Man of the Year” award for his work on behalf of Latin Amer- ica in the 84th Congress, from Alianza Interamericana. Mrs. Virginia Torruella, founder of Alianza declared that the Senator is being given the award because “during the first session of the 84th Con- gress, Senator Smathers took | the lead in Latin American affairs.” “In presenting the award, Alianza Interamericana does so in appreciation of his out standing work and interest in the Latin American people,” she said. Dr. José R. Chiriboga, Ecuadorean Ambassador to the United States and Dr. Luis Machado, executive director of the International Bank of Re- construction and Development will be the principal speakers. Among those coming from Washington for the presenta- tion, is Dr. Horacio Suarez, who is in charge of the Chi- Jean Embassy. The presentation will take place at a banquet at the Di Lido Hotel, Miami Beach, to- night at 8 o’clock, Dominican World Fair to Open on December 20th CIUDAD TRUJILLO — Special to THE AMERICAS DAILY— The government has confirmed that the World’s Fair to be held in this city will be inaugurated on the twentieth of December The government is working around the clock in order to complete the monumental task of construction, The exhibitions from countries from all over the world have already begun to arrive here. The committee in charge of or- ganizing the fair repo) tis- factory prog! and has assured that the additional hotels are now in a position to accomodate the expected visitor: Businessmen from Cuba Tour U.S.A. WASHINGTON —(UP)— A group of Cuban businessmen left for Toledo, Ohio, continuing their tour of a number of United States industrial centers in the interest of promoting greater commerce between the two countries. The party is headed by Paul M. Heilman, President of the Ame- rican Chamber of Commerce of Cuba, and includes other members of the chamber who have trade connections in the United States. Ambassador Miguel Angel Campa gave a reception at his Embassy ‘in honor of the group. He invited as his guests a large number of | Washington businessmen and _ in- | dustrialists, many of whom have trade connections in Cuba. | The Cuban delegation already |has visited Atlanta; Richmond, Vir | ginia; Wilmington, Delaware, Buf- 'falo, and Pittsburgh. HEMISPHERIC EVENTS Havana Student Protests Salvador Fishing Law Includes the 200 Mile Limit (UP) Salvador The re- SAN SALVADOR Republic of El served Salvadoreans, — indi- viduals or corporations, the ma- ritime wealth up to 12 miles from the coast, and has established re- gulations for fishing on the sea up to 200 miles, according to a recently enacted law. has for The legislation regulates com- mercial fishing, placing it under special license granted by the eco- branch of the Executive The fishing law just published divides the waters in front of Salvadorean coasts in three sectors coastal waters, up to 12 miles, high seas, from 12 to 200 miles, and extra high or unlimited, from 200 miles on, nomic Article No. 2 of the legislation states that fishing in coastal wa- ters is the one in which vessels do not go out of the 21 miles | limit, and states that same is the | privilege of Salvadoreans, indivi- | duals or corporations whose capi jtal is at least 50 percent Salva- | dorean Violations to the law are liable to fines up to the equivalent of six thousand dollars, plus confisca- tion of the vessels used for the fishing activities. Mexicans Prepare Welcome to Peron MEXICO CITY—(UP)—Reliable sources said today outsted Argen- tine President Juand D. Peron, now living in Panama, will come here within the next few days. The sources said Mexican Actress Guillermina Tellez and other friends of the ousted dictator were preparing a welcome for him The foreign office said it had no official ‘information about the re- ports. However, it said the Mexi- can government was ready to issue the necessary permits if Peron wants to enter the country, Roads and CARACAS, Venezuela. —More money was spent for new roads in Venezuela during the past year than for any other project of a publi a year-end government report More than ia thousand public works costing $331 million during the past year are being inaugurat- ed in a week-long series of ce- remonies The $80 millions spent for new and improved roads and bridges ly twice the amount spent Police Surrounds s Preparing New, Against Batista, ice nature, according to $33 HAVANA (UP)— The police have thrown a cordon around the University of Havana and detour ed all traffic, brought out pres sure hoses and sent troops while 200 students met behind the walls of the school preparing new de- monstrations against the govern ment There are no indication that the students plan to go into the streets but the students and leaders of the Federation of Univer Students. a leftist organization, continue to speak against the government At least students have been ar- rested and accused of armed as sault The latest tactic used by the students has been to place suspi- cious looking packages on street corners that bomb dismantling squads come to retrieve only to find that they are dummies planted to trick the police Meanwhile in jail, Echevarria, NIXON LAUDS URUGUAY DEMOCRACY WASHINGTON —(UP) Vice Presideht Nixon said last night that “Uruguay is a brillian example for the world of a great and fun- damental truth: that the reach of the spiritual and moral influence of a nation in the world cannot be measured by its territorial ex- pansion, the number of its inhabi- tants nor the power of its armed forces”. Nixon, in proposing a toast after the state banquet offered by him self and his wife in honor of the Uruguayan President who. is on an official visit to this country said: “It a memorable occasion and a great honor to welcome a head of state who represents a goyernment and a people that for so long a time has nourished the great ideals on which we have founded our own nation. This fact is a powerful tie of union between hte United States and Uruguay”. “Uruguay is a small country in territory and number of inhabit- ants but no nation in the world is bigger for the magnificent example that Uruguay has given of now democracy and liberty can and should be a living example to the whole world “President Batlle during his long career at the service of the poeple has given a splendid example of the high traditions of his coun- NUMBER 131 the student leaders said: attitude continues firm, will continue the demonstra- as long as we consider them one of ‘Our We tion necessary WOMEN ARR ED HAVANA, Cuba (UP)— Po- lice today held 21. women for try- ing to stage an anti-government demonstration and government of- ficials openly expressed fear of alt armed revolt : Police moved in when some 80 women gathered on a downtowns street corner to stage the demons- tration Interior Minister Santiago Rey said the government was frank- ly worried over the activities groups who are “raising the flag of ly worried over the activities of Pro-government Sen, Rolando Masferrer said the dangerous situa- tion may lead to an armed upris- ing. try. Ladies and gentlemen, I aa you to join me in a toast to Presb dent and Mrs, Batlfe. a “Mr, President, I sine that you and your peo! will ém joy health, prosperityf and hap- pines under the demoeratie goy- ernment that makes Uruguay ® cradle of liberty.” PERONIST PARTY, TO FIGHT BACK: BUENOS AIRES—(U?)— The leadership of the banned Peronist Party said it will go to Court to iry to force the revolutionary govert- ely hope ment to rescind its-order diseatit= ing the party organization Francisco J, Capelli, speaking for imprisoned party President Ale- jandro Leloir, said the suppression of a political party is “unique im Argentine history.” “The only precedent for such ai action is found in countries ¢e- cupied by foreign armies, where the invader annuls the civil rights of a majority of the population,” Capelli said He said the ban on the Peroniste will divide Argentina, making ® easy for “foreign imperialists or extremists” to impose their will on the country, Low-Rent Hous:ng are Main Items in Venezuelan Budget for public housing throughout the nation and over six times the $12 million spent with the armed for ces. It is 21 per cent of the total 1 million. This latter figure compares with approximately $500 million spent in 1954 and $265 million spent in 1953. But these differences are more apparent than real since a number of projects such as hydro- electri¢ installations ave built over a two or three year period. On the avenage, public works are | Latin American News in Brief NEW LABOR MINISTER SWORN IN CHILE SANTIAGO, Chile — (UP) — Minister of Minas Osvaldo Sainte Marie was sworn in as acting Labor Minister. He succeeded general! Eduardo Yanez, who resigned. | The shift in the Labor Ministry | came at a time when some 16,000) copper industry workers were, threatening to go on strike. | Yafiez, generally considered one of the ablest ministers in the ca- | binet, was understood to have re- | sented president Carlos Ibafez’s in- | sistence on having the senate con- firm Yanez’ appointment as Am- |bassador to the United States al-| though the Senate was known to \be determined to reject it. Thafiez twice submitted Yaiiez nomination to the Senate, only to| | barassment of being rejected. Senator oposition to Yafiez, stemmed from allegations that he| belonged to a secret organization | pause to bury a fish— sometimes ed by tree-shaded walks and paths, | of armed forces officers said to) |favor active intervention by lead-! conduct of the government, ARGENTINE LOAN BUENOS AIRES —(UP)— 60,000,000 Export Import Bank granted originally to the Perén Government for erecting a steel mill will be taken up by the new Argentine government it was an- nounced. Dr, Raul Prebish, U.N. economist now advising the Argentine Revo- lutionary Government, said the do- cument would be signed in a day or so. The announcement was made af- ter an hour’s meeting with’ assist- ant U.S. Secretary of state for La- 33 tons of rice, beans and cooking | tats to Barranquilla for distri- 'bution to refugees in Colombia's flood-stricken Magdalena valley. The Air Force also sent two helicopters from Albrook Field. in the Panamé Canal Zone to the flood area to assist in rescue works, The supply flights, financed by the American Red Cross, are run- ning well ahead of schedule and the foodlift probably will be com- pleted tomorrow unless Colombian authorities request additional aid. GREAT LOSSES IN BRAZIL’s COFFEE tin American Affairs Henry F. Hol-| land. Provisional President Gen. Pedro E, Aramburu and Vice President Rear Adm. Isaac Rojas headed a for Holland, who left for the Unit- ed States. AIR FORCE FLYING FOOD TO COLOMBIA BALBOA, C. Z., —(UP)— U. RIO DE JANEIRO—(UP)—Win- ter frosts and a spring drought ppuehted nearly 90 per cent of this year’s coffee crop, but no price withdraw it at the very last mo-/ long list of Argentine Government| rise is likely because of Brazil's |ment to save his Minister the em-| officials attending a farewell lunch | heavy backlog of the commodity, | it was. announced. | Paulo Guzzo, president of the Coffee Institute, said this year’s yield in Parana State — normally Brazil’s second biggest coffee pro- ducer will be only 650,000 bags ers of the armed services ia the|§. Air Force foodlift planes flew | compared to nearly 6,000,000 bags last year. The coffee surplus accumulated from previous harvests is expected to amount to about 6,000,000 bags by next July — a quantity ample to cushion the Parana crop loss. ARGENTINE PESO DROPS BUENOS AIRES —(UP)— The Argentine peso, nominally worth 5.6 U. S, cents, fell in value from 3.707 to 2.85 cents on the free mar- ket here. The peso has been skidding ever since the overthrow of ex-president, Juan D. Peron revealed this coun, try’s precarious economic pligh' It was officially devalued from 7.3 to 5.6 cents last month. PUBLISHER ARRIVES SALTA, Argentina —(UP) vid Michel Torino, a publish possessed and imprisoned President Juan D, Perén, rive here to prepare for pearance of his suppre; paper, El Intransigente, El Intransigente is resume publication D absorbing about one-third of Ve nezuela’s nationa) budget. re ROADS LIBERA Outstanding my pleted in 1955 is $5.000.000 highway mountains that sep: from a booming ag industrial region to til the completion route, commerce b and the cities o cia and Barquis necked by a road that cause; but accidents. Although onl, the present fq nates hundrg old road a: operate wit high spee SL q {