Diario las Américas Newspaper, January 31, 1957, Page 10

Inter - American News for English- Speaking people 4th YEAR . SMITR Vieo President SORACIO AGUIRRE Vice President. Editor and Manager Eliseo fiera-Gomez Antonio Ruiz Advertising and Circulation Mgr. Managing Editor eS HTT EIS IC RY Published daily except Monday — Entered as second class matter at the Post Office of Miam! Springs, Fla., on February 8, 1956. @. A SAN ROMAN President FRANCISCO AGUIRRE Viee President and Publisher W. SMITR 8. c Viee President EDITORIAL THE PRESIDENT OF EL SALVADOR AND THE IMMORTAL MEMORY OF MARTI . . Under the title “Apuntes y Reflexiones Sobre la Vida y Obra de José Marti” (Notes and Thoughts onthe Life and Work of José Marti) “Diario Las Américas” published in Hemisferio, its suplement, last Sunday, on the eve of Jan, 28, the 104th an- niversary of the birth of the Cuban Apostle, a transcendental essay on his life and the liberation of Cuba, written by Col. José Marfa Lemus, now President of the Republic of El Salvador, with the eccasion of the centenary of the birth of the builder of Cuban nationality. It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction that we published this‘ work of the learned Central American citizen, not only because of. the high intellectual caliber of the work, but because it is évidence of the strong bonds uniting the Latin American peoples. ; Colonel Lemus analizes the life and work of Marti in the development of history, as well as in a philosophical judgment of the achievements of that great Cuban, a glory for America and extraordinary figure of humanity.in general. The presentation of Marti made by the illustrious Salvadorean will eertainly satisfy all Cubans, for its historical accuracy and the wise interpretation made by the author of the message of culture and dedication that was preached and practiced-by José Marti. When José Maria Lemus describes the stay of Marti in Guatemala and his visit: in Costa Rica to Maceo—the Bronze Giant of the war of indepen- dence—from his. words emerge a generous Central Americanist concience, inspired in noble ideals, when he said—without Marti having arrived in El Sal- vador—“Central Americans felt as our own the glory, the struggle and the liberty of Cuba, because through our lands passed their strong figures, impelled by a great ideal”. — Naturally, it is not surprising that a Salvado- rean can make, with great success, with elegance of expression, with patriotic admiration, an analysis of the life and work of an outstanding Latin Amer- ican figure, because, within the spirit of Latin American unity, a José Marti belongs to Cuba as he does to the other nations of the same origin. With the same emotion with which the now President Lemus wrote then that magnificent historical work, any other Latin American, devoted to culture, no matter what his country of origin may be, and having the same intellectual capacity, can produce work of that nature, abundant in the same feelings of patriotic admiration shown by the Salvadorean author toward Marti. Marti, as the other heroes of Latin American independence, is subject of pride for his fellow citizens and for all those who, in America, are united by the same bonds which identify and define, in historical, spiritual and cultural terms, a nationality. Peré-USA Sign Economic Agreement LIMA — An economic coopera- tion agreement between the Unit- ed States and Pert was signed here at the Ministry of Development and Public Works, for the func- tioning of the Inter American Co- operation Service during the year 1957, * The service is developing a eam- paign of assistance in the depart- ments of the south, which have been affected by a terrible drought, besides its regular services. Aavt. |. VENEZUELAN INVESTORS Venezuelan industrial promoters wish to establish ‘Ammediate contacts with North American financiers. in- ! terested in investing in our country, for the promotion end establishment te hogs 7 cape] pretest — com ion and with the possi of ol @ margin » of pergpicril of more than 50% of the capital invested ennually, . The agreement was signed, in the name of the Peruvian Govern- ment, by the Minister of- Develop- ment and Public Works, Engineer Carlos Alzamora, and for the Mis- sion of Foreign Operations of the United States, Mr. John R. Neal. Attending the ceremony were the Secretary General of Development, Francisco Valdez; the head of Agricultural Mechanization of the Service, Juan Bazo, and the Se- cretary Genera, Dr. Marco Garcia Arrese. : For detailed and complete information. please write “to the following address: “OFICINA GENERAL DE INVERSIONES” (“GENERAL INVESTMENTS OFFICE”) GENERAL INVESTMENTS pr Avenida 15 N° 83-11 For MIAM a better understanding “EL CENTRO DE Senator George Smathers has ac- cepted an invitation to be guest of honor and chief speaker at the de- dication ceremonies of El Centro de las Américas, it was announced today by C. DeWitt Coffman, gen- eral manager, The event will take place on February 14th. 1957 at the McAllister Hotel, where El Centro-is located. “The establishment of El Cen- tro de las Américas in Miami,” said Senator Smathers in his ac- ceptance, “as a place of conven- ience where businessmen of all countries within the Western Hemisphere can meet to mutual ad- vantage is a big forward step for the entire state. We have needed such facilities for a long time and I believe that the ‘Club’ will fill this need as the first step toward development of ways and means to attract greater interest in Florida on the part of our Latinamerican neighbors. “T am ‘particularly gratified to note that the El Centro de las Américas has been completed with KNOW THY NEIGHBOR By ANTONIO RUIZ ECUADOR — The trip from Guayaquil to Quito, a distance of 287 miles, can be made by plane in an hour, or by train in about 36 hours. Unless the visitor is pressed for time, the trip should be made, at least one way, on the Guayaquil-Quito Railway, because it is more than just a trip; it is an experience without equal in the world of travel. One of the most brilliant feats of engineering in the Western Hemisphere, the railroad stands as a monument to the enterpris- ing former president of Ecuador, Eloy Alfaro, who first dreamed of the project, and the-brothers Ar- cher and John Harman, who built it despite tremendous odds. Near the station at Huigra, is the grave of Arthur Archer Harman. He and his brother were from Virginia; one a financier, and the other a military enginer. Completion of the railway in 1908 marked the turning point in the unification and eeonomic progress of the coun- try. The trip begins at Duran, west- ern terminal of the railroad, just across the river from Guayaquil. For an hour or so the train travels across flat inundated lowlands, eriss-crossed by a network of tri- butaries of the Guayas River. Oc- easionally, the gray mist hanging over the flats sea-level section parts to reveal tiny bamboo houses raised on stilts, or a flock of white egrets winging off over the high marsh grasses. After traveling about 57 miles, the train stops at Bucay, at the base of the Andes, where a more powerful engine is attached for the steep Andean as- cent. Now the landscape spreads be- fore you in the precise pattern of a Dali painting done in every shade of green; row upnn row of coffee and. cacao trees with occasional groves of mango and breadfruit trees; lush, fertile “platanales” or banana plantations, sugar cane, tabacco, and pineapple. The train follows the gorge of the Chanchén River until it reaches Huigra, at an altitude of 4,800 feet, where the fragrant odor of “empanadas” (lit- tle meat pies) drifting through the windows, reminds the traveler that it is time for lunch. At every station along the way, Indian ven- dors gather around the train to sell fruit and other delicacies. After leaving Huigra, the train crosses and re-crosses the Chan- chan River, and then creeps along a narrow ledge between the moun- tain and canyon, Here begins the most exciting part of the trip. With in an hour after leaving Huigra, the train begins climbing the fam- ous “Nariz del Diablo,” or Devil’s Nose, a perpendicular ridge rising out of the gorge of the Chanchan River to an altitude of 1,000 feet. This almost unsurmountable. en- gineering obstacle was finally con- quered when a series of switch- backs was built on a five and one half per cent grade. First one way, and then the other, the train zig- zags back and forth, higher and higher, while Huigra, directly be- low, grows smaller and smaller, The air is chilly and stimulating; the landscape rugged and arid. Maracaibo - Venezuela (Continued tomorrow) _ Spanish Version Page 8 |neither government subsidy, LAS AMERICAS” Formal Inauguration of Center Announced By Manager Coffman for February 14th nor contribution; a case of Floridians doing ‘something good for the state and its international relations without calling on the government for financial support. “I am very pleased and proud to have been invited to speak at the dedication on February 14th., and it will give me an opportunity to discuss Central and South Ameri- ean relations as well as to meet leaders among our good neighbors to the South.” The opening of El Centro comes at a time when Miami has grown to the point of being the United States’ principle point of exchange in North and South American re- lations, Offering a new conception in design and comfort, it will furn- ish its members with a private meeting place where they can gather with their Latin counter- parts and discuss their interests in all fields. Consisting of three large adjoin- ing rooms, just off the McAllist- er lobby, El Centro also contains an information center with a bi- lingual staff, which has been open for some time mow, and which has had many visitors. Some of the more distinguished and interested people were Special Ambassador from Ecuador José R. Chiriboga, Sr. Ottilio Ulate, ex President of Costa Rica, and all local consuls, from the western hemisphere re- publics. The rooms include the El Cen- tro Club Room, where the informa- tion center is located, It also con- tains a private conference room for members, beautiful contemporary furniture, and even a color televi- sion set, The Las Americas Room will offer a daily luncheon for members featuring both North and South American dishes. The El Centro Bar is an intimate cock- tail lounge, again for the exclusive use of members, In addition to Senator Smathers, many other distinguished guests will attend, including important political. figures and prominent business men from all countries on this side of the world. Because of the limited size of El Centro, the guest list, unfortunately will be held to a minimum, Invitations will be sent shortly, but the list has not yet been made available. The February 14th.’ dedication promises not only to be an exciting event with Senator Smathers’ rib- bon-cutting ceremony and speech, but also the policy of El Centro will attract many more people from all over this side of the world who are interested in building up Inter American relations, Already, a great deal of enthusiasm and sup- port has been shown, and re- quests for membership are im the hundreds, NEW YORK PUBLISHER OFF between the Americas I SPRINGS, FLA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1957 SMATHERS TO SPEAK, AS GUEST OF HONOR, AT THE McALLISTER FOR CARIBBEAN.—Ogden Reid, editor and. publisher of the New York Herald Tribune, and Mrs. Reid are shown in Miami as they prepare to board a Pan American World Airways flight for Panama, on the first leg of a 12-day tour of the Caribbean. — (Photo Courtesy of PAA) INTER AMERICAN FUND WILL ONLY COMPLEMENT PRIVATE CAPITAL, VENEZUELANS SAY WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (UP)— The Venezuelan Delegation to the Committee of Presidential Re- presentatives has issued the follow- ing statement: “In September 1956, Dr. César Gonzalez, personal Representative of the Venezuelan President, Gen- eral Marcos Pérez Jiménez, sub- mitted a proposition to the Inter- american Committee of Presiden- tial Representatives about ‘the financing of the economic and so- cial development of the . American countries, by means of an Econo- mic Fund formed with apportions from the States members of the Organization of American States (OAS)”, a theme based on the in- itiative of the Venezuelan Presi- dent, during the meeting of Chief Executives of American States at Panama in July, 1956. The proposi- tion, which is at present being con- sidered by the OAS, was formally ratified in the Committee by the Venezuelan Representative. “The Representative pointed out in his address the great flexibility of the Venezuelan Plan which in- tentions is to complement private capital in the financing of solu tions to continental problems in the economic and social fields. For- mulae adequated to the study and working out of the plan would be accepted with pleasure. On the other hand it was also pointed out by him, that the present Meeting would be the ideal opportunity to recognize the needs of the Hemi- sphere and the intention of work- ing toward the finding of adequat- ed solutions, as proposed by the President of Venezuela. “The Venezuelan Plan has met with ample approbation on the part of several Representatives, at the September 1956 Meeting as well as at the present. It seems al- so convenient to indicate that the Venezuelan Plan fits exactly in Part C of Numeral 1 of the Agenda Project, which complete text was adopted by the Committee, and reeds as follows: “Public Financ- ing: To facilitate financing of Eco- nomie and Social Projects of pub- lie nature, tied up with the gen- eral and permanent progress of the Hemisphere. Examination of the distribution of public capital in re- gard with its effective use, without interfering in ‘the internal affairs ‘of the States.” SENTENCES FROM 40 MONTHS TO 15 YEARS IMPOSED ON SOMOZA'S ASSASSINATION MANAGUA, Jan. 30 (UP)—The citizens tried for participation in the assassination of President Anastasio Somoza have been sen- tenced to penalties ranging from a maximum of 15 years to a mini- mum of 40 months. Sentences of 15 years imprison- ment were given four accused of being principals in the crime: Edwin Castro Rodriguez and Aus- berto Narvaez, University students; Juan Calderén, a mechanic; and Cornelio Silva. Ten others received sentences of nine years in jail, and are: Dr. Enrique Aguado a lawyer and Pre- sidential candidate in the 1946 elections; Dr. Ricardo Wassmer, a physician; Dr. Enrique Lacayo Farfan, also a physician; Ramon Martinez; Tomas Borje, Emilio Borje, Benjamin Robelo, Asonso Castellén, Noel Jirén and Julio Al- varado, Sentenced to 40 months impri- sonment were Joaquin Chamorro, Editor of the daily “La Prensa” and Francisco Frixione, a lawyer. The sixteen were also sentenced to loss of their civil rights. Somoza was attacked by gun fire and mortally wounded on Sept- ember 2ist. last year by Rigoberto Lépez Pérez, when he was’ attend- ing a Ball to celebrate his procla- mation as candidate for another Presidential term. He died eight days later at the Gorgas Hospital in Panama, Member Inter American For Liberty, Culture and Hemispherke Solidarity Press Association Arrival of new Soviet Envoy Causes Riots . in Argentine Capital — BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 30 (UP) The police had to intervene to dis- perse a fight among communists | and anticommunists which started when the new Soviet Ambassa- dor, Mikhail Kostilev, presented his credentials to President Pedro E. Aramburu, at 11 A. M. The Ambassador’s car was es- corted by an extraordinarily strong force of six motorcyclists and two trucks full of soldiers, while, in the whole length of the route, strong detachments of police- were deployed. Bill posts, with photographs of dead Hungarian workers and the caption: “Soviet dog: you did this,” were posted in different pla- ces of the city. The captions were written in Russian as well as in Spanish, although Kostyley speak | Spanish. The ceremonis of presentation of credentials took eight minutes. During same, President Aram- buru and the Russian Ambassador delivered afew words in Spanish. The rival groups shouted and applauded while the carriage’ oé- cupied by the Ambassador rode the streets. Then, at the corner of Cor- rientes and Leandro Alem Avenue, a group raised a placard which said: “Get out!” t City workers rapidly tore down all the bill posts that were put up during the early morning. Hemispheric Conference. Endss Will Meet Again on April 29th WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (UP)— Representatives of the 21 Ameri- can Presidents ended their delib- erations and agreed to meet again on April 29th., after they adopted the final Agenda. The purpose of the Conference is to promote the economical and social progress of the Hemisphere. The Agenda, intended to formul- ate directives for an action which will strengthen the economic ma- chinery of the Organization of American States, contains matters as important as Nuclear Energy, Commerce, Investments and Fin- ancing, Health, Housing and Tech- nical Aid. Before adjourning the meeting, Dr. Milton Eisenhower, -President of an University, outlined a North American plan which would in- crease the Technical and Financial Aid to Latin America for develop- ment of peaceful uses of atomic energy. - Besides backing the creation of a Nuclear Energy Inter Ameri- can Committee, within the Organi- zation of American States, includ- ed in the Agenda, he proposed am- ple collaboration. with Nuclear Re- search Centers in several Latin), ‘American Republies, which are presumed to be Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela. The Meeting of Presidential Re- presentatives ended one day ahead of the time expected. In. well: ia- formed circles it was explained that this was due to a formula-of. transaction which made the Agen- da sufficiently acceptable for all. the countries. was adopted um animously. Thus, the Conférericé, presided by Milton Eisenhower and having among its Delegates Minis- ters, Ambassadors and journalists, lasted only two days. Eisenhower was elected President in thé first meeting held last September in this capital. ‘ 4 Four Sub-Committees, eh with the study of themes Pd ly indicated in the Agenda, were also designated. The Governments must present their Projects’ before March 15. The Sub-Committees were charg- ed: The first, with generat prob- lems of Trade, Investments and Public Finances; the second, with Atomic Energy; the third, with problems of Health, Agriculture, Industrialization, Commercial Sta- tistics and Highways; and the fourth, with Education, Technical Cooperation, Scholarships, Hous- ing, Information and Socfal’ Wek are. The Sub-Committees are presid- ed, respectively, by Ambassadors Manuel Tello, of México; Guillér- mo Sevilla Sacasa, of Nicaragua; César Gonzélez, of Venezuela and Adolfo Vicchi, of Argentina. Fabrega Praises Committee Decision WASHINGTON, Jan. 30. (UP) —Dr. José Isaac Fabrega of Pana- mé hailed today the designation by. the Committee of Presidential Re- presentatives of a working group that will .meet here for three months to consider projects best suited to advance the economy and social progress of Latin America. The projects will come up for final action at the committee’s next plenary session scheduled for April 29. Member governments have been given up to March 15 to submit their proposals, Fabrega, Vice Chairman of the Committee and personal represen- tative of President Ernesto de la Guardia, said the decisién to ap- point a working group was taken at the final hours of the meeting that ended yesterday after it be- came clear that if the committee itself were to take up specific pro- jects, it would have been forced to extend its work for several weeks, HEMISPHERIC EVENTS Latin American News in Brief COMMO! ALTH FINAL MUNOZ MARIN SAYS SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— Gov- ernor Luis Mufioz Marin of Puer- to Rico says that his country’s Present commonwealth status is the final solution to. the problem of its relationship to the United States. Mufioz Marin said the doors to a different political status are legally open. . . but as far as he is Soaceened the Commonwealth is al, COFFEE QUEEN IN BOGOTA BOGOTA, Colombia. (UP)— Be- autiful Nalaida Alfaro, Panaman- anian Continental Coffee Queen arrived yesterday with 14 girl con- testants from the other coffee pro- ducing countries. Analida Alfaro will tour Colom. bian leading cities during a 10- day visit. The other girls depart- ed yesterday to their countries, UNION OIL EXECUTIVE IN GUATEMALA GUATEMALA, Albert C. Rubel, President of the Union Oil Co. of California, is in Guatemala on a three-day visit to review the com- pany’s operations and consult with its local officials. The Union Oil Co. holds exploration rights in the Petén area, GIFT TO GUATEMALAN BLIND INSTITUTE GUATEMALA, — The American Foundation for Overseas Blind, Inc. has donated to the Guatemalan National Committee for the Blind equipment for printing books in Braille. Mrs, Elisa Molina de Stahl, head of the local organization and well known in international cir- cles for her work to help the sight- Jess, announced last Friday that the equipment will be installed in the Escuela Santa Lucia, the national school for the blind in Guatemala City. ‘ SALVADOREAN MINISTER VISITS GUATEMALA GUATEMALA — Last week Dr. Alfonso Rochac, Minister of Eco- nomy of El Salvador, was in Gua- temala with a delegation or eco- nomic advisers to discuss details of the countries regulating use of the wa- ters of Lake Guija for hydreoelec- tric power, and the multilateral free trade treaty currently being considered by all Central Ameri- can nations. NATIONAL LIBRARY EXTENDS SERVICES GUATEMALA — The National Library, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, is putting “minimal libraries” in‘ the public schools of Guatemala as part of its extension service. It is also increas- ing the volumes used by its mobile units throughout the country. treaty between the two- » ARGENTINE BUYS EXPENSIVE BULL LONDON, (UP)— James Scho- field of Buenos Aires, Argentina, today. paid a top price of 3.000 guineas, (8.820 dollars) for the He- reford pedigree bull “Vern Intru- der” at the Hereford sale. “Vern intruder” was éntered in the sale by Captain R. S. de Quin- ey. ‘ One hundred and twenty bulls were sold for a total of 29.741 gui- neas (about 87.488 dollars,) NEW AMBASSADOR SANTIAGO, Chile (UP)— The Foreign Ministry said that it had requested the United States to ap- prove the appointment of Mariano Puga Vega as Ambassador in ‘Washington, . Puga Vega, 58, is a prominent lawyer and businessman, and a middle-of-the-road: liberal. Instead, yesterday’s ' meeting adopted a broad agenda that will serve as guideline to the working group of the type of project it is to accept for the april session. Fabrega called the move “very practical and useful.” It was known that. the ‘Pana- manian had to put up a strong defense for the inclusion in the agenda of a recommendation >for the early completion of the Da- rien gap of the Inter-American Highway, a 700 kilometer stretch between Colombia and Pana.4 But at the end of the conference the agenda was adopted unanimously including the ‘item of the. Inter- American Highway. 2 As’ for Panamé’s proposal of specific projects, Fabrega said that aside from the highway comple- tion, his government is interest- ed in: * 1, The creation of an institute to investigate the industrial uses of tropical products; : 2. Action to coordinate the technical assistant offered by ‘the Organization of American ~ States, U. N., the Rockefeller Institute, and the U. S$: Government, nical ‘Cooperation Program. Fabrega maintains that the formation of the institute is “long overdue.” He said that such institute exists in| Berlin,’ ‘many, but there is little research in this field now conducted in the Western Hemisphere. en He said that tropical herbs aid bamboos offer a great industrial potential for such projects as pa- per and chemicals. He said that this was not just a dream buts practical step in view of research Asia in using bamboo for paper an GERMAN MISSION VISITS HAVANA: HAVANA, January 30 (Special to THE AMERICAS DAILY) — The Executive Committee of the Cuban Growers Association, wi comed the member of a Western Germany Mission now in E to negotiate commercial | intet- change between the two and treated them at the utios building. / 5 ‘ name