Diario las Américas Newspaper, January 13, 1957, Page 12

Inter - American News for English- Speaking people 4th YEAR G@. A. SAN ROMAN Ww. President FRANCISCO AGUIRRE c. Vice President and Publisher Eliseo Riera-Gomez Advertising and Circulation Mgr. Published daily except Monday — Entered as second class matter at the Post / Office of Miami Springs, Vice President 8. SMITH Vice President HORACIO AGUIRRE Vice President, Editor and Manager Antonio Ruiz Managing Editor SMITH Fla., on February 8, 1956, TS EDITORIAL IMPOSITIONS TO THE PRESS Journalistic activities should be subject, within | a well understood sense of order, to the general | norms established by law, which, when well inspired, never act as obstacles for the proper development of the enlightening function of the press. It is convenient to make this exception because) it is not only what the law establishes, but also that these regulations should be enacted in accordance with democratic principles, by an independent and well intentioned legislative organ, conscientious of its republican responsibilities. Both the people and the government can be fully assured, with these laws, that the press will not act in a manner which may injure the proper functioning of collective However, the press life. ‘ in some Latin American countries is subjected to multiple and capricious official impositions which would not bear the least ideologic analysis, even when the case could be of impositions resting on the shaky bases of unjust, laws. The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) | and all those who in this continent look out for enforcement of republican institutions, are engaged) in the elimination of the problems faced by the press| in some countries—fortunately few—of the Hemi-| worries those who are in-| terested in the triumph of continental democracy. There are some who pretend to impose on news- papers their norms, telling them what they should sphere, but which deeply publish and what they sh ould not. They have gone as far as to impose the name that should be given to the newspapers, as in the case being debated at present in Colombia, with the dailies “Intermedio” and “Independiente,” which are being directed by the government to be called “El Tiempo” and “El Espectador”, respectively, in the plants where form , because they are edited ely these two great news- papers, closed by government imposition, were, edited. No government has ever gotten positive results from open and sustained conflicts with the press.| Experience shows that governments are transitory; that the people in power may pass on while the newspapers remain, or come back with more prestige, because of the persecution, to occupy their place of freedom in the struggles When to be able to silence the voices of the unmistakable proof that of national life. govern it is necessary to independent press, this is those in power are going the wrong way, from the popular feeling, because, if it were not so, they should fear nothing, or almost nothing, from the press, no matter how mistaken or unjust their attitude cou Id be. International Road Federation fo Hold Dinner in C WASHINGTON. — George Rom- ney, president of the Automobile Manufacturers Association and pre- sident, chairman of the board and general manager of American Mo- tors Corporation, will be key speaker at a dinner for highway leaders of the United States and| more than 60 other countries Jan. 30 at the Drake Hotel, Chicago. The World Highways Dinner is being held under the auspices of International Road Federation which is conducting a number of other activities for foreign visitors attending the Americain Road Builders Road Show at Chicago's International Amphitheater — Jan. 28 through February 2. Largest foreign representation at the Road Show wille from Canada, possibly as many as 500. Early re- gistrations indicate that Argentina may have the largest organized delegation numbering more than 125 persons. The Argentineans will be comming on two chartered planes, direct from Buenos Aires to Chicago. Other planes have been chartered by groups from Paris, Hamburg, Weisbaden, Stockholm, Zurich and Lima. The foreign attendance is ex- pected to exceed the 1,500 orig- inally estimated for the Show, exclusive of some 2,000 overseas distributors of United States cons- truction equipment manufacturers. At least 15 of the countries will be represented by official delega- tions, some headed by the ministers of public works. Among these will be Cuba, México, Italy, Jamaica and Turkey. An International Center for visi- tors from abroad will be maintain- ed at the Drake Hotel, official hicago on Jan. 30 headquarters of International Road Federation during the Road Show. The Drake will be the focal point for all meetings and social activi- ties of international interest, bring- ing together the world’s foremost highway authorities. Translators and interpreters in several langua- |ges will be available to assist visitors from abroad, individually | and collectively. Among the outstanding events scheduled by International Road Federation and taking place at the | Drake is a series of lectures by leading United States authorities on highway economics, finance, technical practices, administration and mechanization. Mr. Romney, speaker at the World Highways Dinner, was born in Chihuahua, México, of Amer- ican parentage. He attended the Later-Day-Saints University, Univ- ersity of Utah, and George Wash- ington University. URANIUM DEPOSITS IN SAO PAULO, BRAZIL SAO PAULO, Brazil —(UP)— The Sao Paulo Technological In- stitute announced the discovery of tranium deposits near the town of Aguas do Prata, which may prove te be among the world’s richest. The announcement said that pre- liminary assays showed a 5 to 10 per cent pure uranium content in the ore, but director Joao Maffei of tue Institute, said additional assays were needed. The Aguas do Prata (Silver Wa- ters) area, near the border between Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais states, is already famous for its 1adio- active waters, For BOGOTA, Jan. 12 —(UP)—Min- ister of Government, José Enrique Arboleda, declared that he is ad- dressing a letter to the Editors of the newspapers “Intermedio” and “Independiente,” asking them to use the original names of these dailies, “El Tiempo” and “El Es- | pectador,” respectively, WIN PENDLETON HIGH TRIBUTE. — Each year the Washington society columnists make up their “ten best” lists. Ma- ny folks here vie for a place on the “best dressed” or “handomest” or any of the other lists. When the names were published for 1956, Florida’s Senator and Mrs. Spes- sard Holland upheld the tradition | of a great state by heading the list of the “friendliest couples”. FROM SOLDIER TO SOLDIER. Congressman Bob Sikes has an ap- pointment nex week for President Eisenhower to autograph a color photograph of “Uncle” Bill Lundy, 108 year old veteran of the Confe- derate Army who lives at Laurel Hill. In addition to the President’s signature, the picture carries those of Governor L. Collins, Congress- man Sikes, James C. Presley, Ma- jor of Crestview, Cortez Steele, Mayor of Laurel Hill, Cooter Dou- glas, Radio Station WDSP De Fu- niak Springs, and Kenneth D. Con- ner, the photographer. SHIP CANAL NEWS.— Ap- pearing in the Congressional Re- cord this week is an article on the Florida Cross State Canal writ- ten by R. N. Dosh, editor of the Ocala Star-Banner and Chairman of the Florida Canal authority. The article was placed in the Record by Congressman Syd Herlong, and is further proof that members of the Florida Delegation are still press- ing for action on this long delayed project. SHIPS THAT PASS.— Every- body who reads the newspapers knows by this time that Louis Hecter of Miami has been appoint- ed to the Civil Aeronautics Board. Also, that Senator Smathers helped him get the appointment. What few remember is that back in the 1930’s it was Hecter, then a stud- ent at Yale, who barely beat-out a George Smathers, for a Rhodes Scholarship. The decision was close. Hecter went on to Oxford and Smathers finished school in this country. Their paths crossed again last week when hte Senator helped his long time friend secure the CAB appointment. BIG SHIN-DIG.— Look for one of the biggest parties ever thrown by the Florida colony in Washing- ton on January 22nd. The Florida State Society will combine efforts with the University of Florida Al- umni Club to fill the Senate Cau- cus Room with a reception for Governora Leroy Collins. Commit- tee working on plans: Frank Wide- man, West Palm Beach, President of the Alumni Club; Jim Sharon, Sanford, President of the Florida State Society: and Bob Weadock, West Palm Beach, on the staff of the Senate Small Business Com- mittee. 400 Floridians in Washing- ton are expected to turn out for the affair. WEDDING BELLS.— Another wedding in Senator Smathers’ of- fice. Miss Ruthie Garst, reception- ist in the Senator’s office and for- mer Orange Bowl Queen, will be married in the Bradenton Baptist Churh, April 21, to Dewit T. Ya- tes formerly of Burgan, N. C., now a Washington attorney. BIG PARADE— Florida will be represented in the Inaugural parade by the Motorcycle Division of the Dade County Sheriff's Pa- trol. This groups is expected to scare half a million folks lining Pennsylvania Avenue with their death defying exhibition of fancy riding. They are headed by Sgt. J. Balough. NEW FACES.— When the Con- gress opened last week, these new faces showed up in the Florida of- fices: In Bob Sikes’ office; Jerry Melvin, formerly with Fort Wal- ton Beach Chamber of Commerce, and Miss Mary Lou Snyder. In Charlie Bennett’s office; Miss Muriel Pickles, of Quincy. And Miss Mildred Lang in Senator Smathers’ office, a better understanding between the Americas MIAMI SPRINGS, FLA., SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 1957 Colombian Newspapers Asked to Resume use of Their Original Names The Minister said: “I am writ- ing a letter to each one of the Editors of “Intermedio” and “In- | dependiente,” asking them to use |the names corresponding to the reality of things, to viz: that “In- termedio” be published with the |name of “El Tiempo,” and the “In- dependiente’ with “El Espectador”; because, as they are now, they give grounds to campaigns against the Government in other countries, making it appear that neither “El Tiempo,” nor “El Espectador” are being published on orders from the Government, when the truth is that they are in circulation with dif- ferent names. The “Diario Oficial” announced that the President of the Republic, Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, authorized both dailies to renew their pub- lication under their original names. “El Tiempo” is Colombia’s most important morning paper, and “El Espectador” is the country’s lead- ing evening paper. Both oppose Rojas Pinilla’s Government. “El Espectador” stopped publi- eation in 1956, refusing to pay taxes the Government claimed and which its proprietor considered illegal and based on political motives. “El Tiempo” was closed by the Government in 1955, for refusing to public a retraction, prepared by the Government, without baring its origin. Later both papers reappeared under their new names, but “El Independiente” stopped its pub- lication. last April, because the Government did not permit it to print the answer of the Liberal Party to an accusation of the Gov- ernment regarding supposed illicit activities of that Party. the only condition exacted from the two dailies is that they should be published under their original names and comply wi the reg- ulations in force for all the Colom- bian press. Guillermo Cano, former Editor of “El Espectador,” announced that he continues working in the preparations for publication of “El Independiente,” as Bogota’s even- ing paper, as of February the 4th. The editors of “Intermedio” de- clared they have received noth- ing regarding the matter, and that they consider “Intermedio” as a corporation completely different from “El Tiempo,” and adding that, therefore, they will continue pub- lishing “Intermedio” without any change in policy. AMBASSADOR VICCHI MAY RETURN SOON TO BUENOS AIRES WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (UP)— Informed sources said that Argen- tine Ambassador Adolfo A. Vicchi is prepared to return to Argentina as soon as his Conservative Party nominates him as a candidate to the proposed constituent assembly. Reports from Buenos Aires have indicated that Vicchi will be one of the Party’s chief candidates for the assembly now planed between April and May. The Ambassador, who is regard- ed here as having succeeded in creating a highly favorable climate por the Provisional Government of Argentina, is known to be prepared to step down from his present position in order to take part in HEMISPHERIC EVENTS ARGENTINA RATIFIES PANAM CONVENTION WASHINGTON —(UP) — Ar- gentina became the 15th nation to deposit its ratification of the Inter- American Convention on the status of aliens, signed in Havana in 1928 at the Sixth International Confer- ence of American States. The document completing Argen- tina’s adherence to the Convention was signed at the Pan American Union by the Argentine Ambas- sador to the Organization of Amer- ican States, Eduardo Augusto Gar- cia, in the presence of José A. Mora, Secretary-General of the OAS, and Fernando Lobo, Brazilian Ambassador to the OAS and Chair- man of the OAS Council. Other countries which have de- Posited ratifications of the agree- ment are Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, México, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the Dominican Republic, the United States, and Uruguay, The “Diario Oficial” says that} | several JOSE M. GARCIA FORMER MIAMIAN VISITING HERE Mr, José M. Garcia, former re- sident of Miami, and his wife Ose- lia, are spending a vacation in this city as guests of Mr. Frank Bianchi and his wife, Nellie. The Garcias, who are living in Cuba now, lived for several years in Miami, where they enjoy great popularity in the Latin Amer- ican circles. Mr. Garcia was Vice President of the Pan American Bank and was a member of the group of distinguished Puerto Ricans who founded that important banking institution. THE AMERICAS DAILY cor- dially greets the Garcias, wishing them a pleasant stay in this city. Colombian Stamps Honor J. Pereira World Oldest Man BOGOTA, Colombia (UP) Javier Pereira, who claims 167 birthdays, has achieved an honor reserved only for national heroes —he has been immortalized in bronze and his wizened features appear on a new Colombian post- age stamp. Pereira, who pursued an airline hostess during a flight to New York last year and ardently kissed nurses and newspaper women, is getting ready for another trip. He has been invited to visit the Warsaw medical college in Poland for 15 days. Specialists at the college are interested in studying him. Pereira attributes his longevity to drinking several cups of coffee daily and smoking good cigars. This apparently inspired the Col- ombian government to issue post- age stamps bearing his likeness and the legend: “Don’t worry. Drink coffee and smoke a good cigar.” Pereira now has a rival oldster —Rosalia Ramirez, who lives in Tuta, some 300 miles away, and claims to be 150. A reporter who has met her says the old lady has a face like a mummy. She claims to remember a battle of the Colombian war. for independence, fought from 1810 to 1819. the forthcoming political campaign. For the time being, however, Vicchi has no specific plans for leaving Washington, according to usually reliable sources, Latin American N México and the United States ra- tified the Alien Status Convention with reservations, Basically, the nine articles of the Alien Status Convention pro- vide that: 1—Foreigners are subject to the same local jurisdiction and laws as citizens of any nation; 2—Foreigners are not subjpect to compulsory military service; 3—Foreigners are entitled to the} same guarantees and civil rights as nations, but may be expelled for reasons of public order or safety. 4—Foreigners must refrain from Member Inter American Press Association For Liberty, Culture and Hemispheric Solidarity NUMBER 154 Cuban Relations With U.S. _ More Cordial Than Ever, OAS’ OFFICIAL IN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLICITY NEEDS The Director of Public Relations of the General Secretariat, Organ- ization of American States, Mr. Alejandro Orfila, has sent a very kind letter to our Editor, Dr. Ho- racio Aguirre, praising our editor- ial of January 5, entitled “LATIN AMERICA NEEDS BETTER PUB- LICITY.” Mr. Orfila’s letter says: “Dear Sir: “I have read with great pleasure the editorial that appeared in the edition of January 5 of DIARIO LAS AMERICAS, entitled: “LAT- IN AMERICA NEEDS BETTER PUBLICITY.” ‘ “Said editorial is particularly encouraging to those whose daily efforts are dedicated to the pro- pagation throughout the Continent of information about the progress achieved in all fields by the Latin American nations, about their ef- forts to raise the standard of liv- ing of their peoples, their customs, their geography, their historical background, as well as their most outstanding deeds and accomplish- ments. However, this task, so vital to achieve closer relations among our countries, that of making Americans know America better, requires, as stated in your editor- ial, not only the cooperation of the leaders of each Nation, but of each and every citizen, and in its reali- zation there is a very special role for the newspapers of the Conti- nent, whose influence on public opinion is the best instrument of information available. “That is why the efficient contri- bution toward this goal of DIARIO LAS AMERICAS, ever since its establishment, has always merited the recognition of the Organiza- tion of American States and of those connected with it. “Please receive, Sir, my best wishes for your personal wellbeing and that of your colleagues, dur- ing the year just started, and for the continued success of your news- paper. “Cordially yours, (signed) ALEJANDRO ORFILA Director of Public Relations”. WASHINGTON — (Special to THE AMERICAS DAILY) — The editor of THE AMERICAS DAILY, taking advantage of. the opportu- nity of the visit to Washington of the Interior Minister of Cuba, Dr. Santiago Rey, asked him some questions, in order to offer our. readers the opinions of this high Cuban official, who is visiting the United States by official invita- tion of the Washington Govern- ment. Asked about the results of his trip, the Cuban Minister said the fact that it was an invitation of the State Department “is evidence of the cordial relations between ou, two countries, which are unit- ed by historical, geographic, ideo- logical and economic bonds of sin- cere and firm friendship.” He continued saying that during his stay in the capital he visited high Government officials, discus- sing with them common objectives, in particular about the struggle for the triumph of high democratic ideals. “I take this opportunity —he said— offered by THE AMERICAS DAILY, to reiterate my gratitude for the many attentions I have re- ceived during my unforgettable stay in Washington.” To a question about the cur- rent development of relations be- tween the United States and Cuba, Minister Rey said: “As I said before, I cannot but confirm that these relations are more than ever of admirable under- standing and cooperation, resting on ‘solid foundations, and the Gov- ernment of President Batista, to which I have the honor to belong, gives them the attention they de- CUBANS PICKET THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 —(UP) —About fifty oppositionists to the government of President Fulgencio Batista picketed the White House as a protest for the recent visit of the Cuban Minister of the In- terior, Santiago Rey. The picketeers intend to carry on the same picketing at the build- ing of the United Nations in New York, where Minister Rey will hold an interview with the members of the Cuban Delegation to the World Organization. TRAILER CONVOY VISITS MEXICO CIUDAD JUAREZ, México — (UP) — A convoy of 150 trailers from California has entered Mé- xico on a tour that will take them clear across the country and into Guatemala. Led by trailer manufacturer Wil- liam| Dyam, of Los Angeles, the convoy carries 300 persons whose aim is to foster closer Mexican- American relations. They expect mixing in political activity of the host nation. TEN COUNTRIES ATTEND DOMINICAN CATTLE FAIR CIUDAD TRUJILLO, Dominican Republic —(UP)— More than 1,700 head of pedigreed cattle from ten American countries are on exhibit- ion at the Second International Cattle Fair in the newly-built $3 million “Cattle City” here. to be back in California by March. ews in Brief Prizes totalling $250,000 will be awarded to the winning entries. Participating countries included the United States; Canada, Cuba, Gua- temala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Puerto Rico and Ve- nezuela. The Ministers of Agriculture of Cuba and Haiti attended the open ing of the Fair, ARGENTINE WHALING CO. GOING OUT OF BUSINESS BUENO SAIRES —(UP)— The world’s oldest whaling eompany. may go out of business this year because a whale of a loss in 1956. The Compafiia Argentina de Pes- ca (Argentine Fishing Co.) in its annual report to stockholders said it spent nearly $4-million to catch and market $3,500,000 worth of whale oil and by-products last year. Despite the loss in whaling oper- ations, however, the company show- ed a net profit of about $1,375,000, thanks to the successful operations of its cargo fleet, A decision whether whaling oper- Castillo Armas nterior Minister States Batista Wants Elections to Solve Cuban Political Problems, he Says serve, because they are inspired in mutual respect, a reciprocal consideration of economic inter- ests, rationally adjusted to the tra- dition of an unbreakable friend- ship.” On the relations with the Dom- inican Republic, he said that Cuba has. never assumed a hostile atti- tude, and that, in times of tension, President Batista has not allowed any demonstrations or conspiracies against the Dominican Govern- ment. “Relations ' e been cool, but we have not forgotten the his- toric bonds uniting the peoples of Cuba and Santo Domingo, and what they mean to peace in the Carib- bean.”, On the Fidel Castro revolutiona- ry movement, he said: “There is no Joubt that ex Pres- ident Prio gave financial help for the Castro adventure; in the same manner Cuban communists always helped, in-line with their policy of helping anything which may cause disturbances against the peace of the country. Aiter the failure of the landing between Ni- quero and Manzanillo, where the largest communist cells are, they continue trying to harm Cuba with acts of terrorism, arson, sabotage, throwing Molotov cocktails, ete. I believe that, because of the coinci- dence, that they are reprisals for the courageous position of Cuba in the Hungarian case, in which Dr. Nufiez Portuondo has inter- preted the feelings of President Batista and the people of Cuba, with his front attacks against the Russians in the United Nations. Asked for his opinion on a con- venient formula for political peace in Cuba, he said: “President Batista has always wanted to solve internal differen- ces through democratic means, con- sulting public opinion, so the citi- zens will have the last word. For that reason he has advocated part- ial elections for 1957 and general elections for Nov. 1958, In the latter, besides members .of Con- gress, a new President | will be elected, ‘since General Batista, al- though he has received many re- quests to run, has affirmed he will not be a candidate. Elections are, therefore) the formula the Govern- ment offers the Cuban people, through which they will decide, in due time, who their new Chief Executive should be.” Reaffirms His Democratic Government Policy Declares he is Against “all Extremes’’ GUATEMALA CITY — A “new life” lies ahead for Guatemalans. as a result of the policies and ac- complishments of the present Ad- ministration, said President Casti- lio Armas in his important New Year’s address to the nation, which was broadcast over a national hook- up. ’ Speaking of economic dev- ations will be discontinued will be uj to a stockholders meeting Jan. 23, Alfredo Ryan, Chairman of the Board and long the active head of the old whaling enterprise, was at one time a close friend of ousted dictator Juan D. Perén, and for that reason both he and the com- pany are under legal interdiction until they can clear their names of illegal gain. U. S. COLOMBIA SIGN -CULTURAL AGREEMENT BOGOTA, Colombia (UP). —The United States and Colombia signed a Cultural Interchange Agreement designed to foster mutual under- standing and the exchange of educational personnel. e The United States undertakes to spend $500,000 in the next three years on the interchange of pro- fessors, students and lecturers. Colombian Foreign Minister Jo- sé Manuel Rivas Sacconi and U, S. elopment during the past two years, the President stated that among the various aspects of Gua- temala’s. new life is “the effective strengthening of private initiative, which has created new agricultu- ral, commercial and industrial en- terprises, and has stimulated the transformation of cities and vil- lages.” He pointed out that in the past two years “financial ac- tivities Have increased notably” and added that “the spirit of en- terprise, which had suffered the crushing weight of adverse and hostile conditions, is surging up- ward with optimism now, toward a firm prosperity.” The President reminded his fel- low citizens of a less fortunate peo- ple who have not yet won their struggle against Communism, “in an act of human solidarity, in order better to understand what Communist theories and methods mean, at this time when the heroic people of Hungary, are be! say- agely massacred for the crime of wanting to recover their lost li- berties.’ : In closing, the President ex- pounded his political ideology, say- ing: “The passion for liberty that has always moved me explains why I cannot stand for any totalitarian extremism. When I have said that ‘I am not with the left nor with the right, but rather above,’ I have tried to express my energetic re- jection of the sectarianism; the crimes and the ideological lies of extremist regimes, and at the same time expound the continual self- improvement of the democratie Charge D’Affairs C. Montague Pi- gott signed the agreement, ideal when it is functioning dynm mically.” 4