Diario las Américas Newspaper, April 5, 1957, Page 10

Inter - American News for English - Speaking people “ath YEAR N . W. SMITH 8. SMITE Pe prendent Vice” president Vice President HORACIO AGUIRRE Vice President. Editor and Manager Fred M. Shaver Eliseo Riera-Gémez Business Manager Advt, & Cire, Mgr. FRANCISCO AGUIRRE Vice President and Publisher Antonio Ruiz Managing Editor Published daily except Monday — Entered as second class matter at the Post Office of Miami Springs. Fla. on February 8. 1956. egg asa Sr STU TE ENS NET EDITORIAL AGITATION CAMPAIGNS OF INTER- NATIONAL COMMUNISM Following their traditional pattern, communists in all parts of the world, no matter what the cause of discussion may be, are always ready to promote an atmosphere of agitation, propitious in extreme, of course, to their aims and purposes, This is achieved by the agents of Soviet imperia- lism, those who act as private individuals, as well as those with official positions, in particular diplo- matic ones. . The communists take advantage of every single circumstance, even if it is opposed to communism itself, to provoke doubts, promote unrest, and create the sensation of instability in the social organism. They know that with such mistrust, the people sometimes lose their heads, and when confusion arises, with anarchy first, communism begins to see the possibility of a red dictatorship, which it tries te force upon the people thereafter. Any act of violence that can be provoked, parti- cularly in determined zones of the world, is of im- mense interest for communists, and there are cases, as some in the Middle East, for example, that originate with the Soviet agents themselves. They are the ones who create a great part of those problems which later have repercussions in interna- tional relations, when Russia shows her hand, with the result of a dangerous controversy between East and West. It is the duty of democratic governments and persons to carefully observe communist movements, so as to be able to denounce them in due time, and to do whatever they possible can to prevent their spreading and attainnment of their purposes. Of course, this obligation has to be discharged in good faith, with a sense of responsibility, so as not to incur in the abuse of considering as communist any movement which may not be convenient to them or which do not enjoy their approval. To fight international communism in a suc- cessful, manner it is necessary that the democratic " peoples and governments dedicate themselves to carefully study the manner in which the agents of Soviet imperialism work, so as to be in a better position to stop them and to defend the freedom of the people and human dignity. Huge Oil Exploitation Program is Launched by Argentine Government BUENOS AIRES (UP)— The Ar- gentine State Oil Corporation (Y PF). will open tenders this week for construction of gil and gas pipelines and drilling of wells in- volving contracts worth an estimat- ed $175 million. The projects also involve local peso costs of some 2,800,000,000 pesos or about $150 million and represent probably the biggest sin- gle industrial investment in Ar- gentine history, It is estimated that on comple- tion the projects will save Argen- tina some $100 million a year in oil imports. . A comprehensive offer to fin- ance and construct the oil and gas pipelines is expected from a group of United States and European firms that have reportedly drawn »wp a complete plan. No other “eomprehensive offer is expected although several firms are expect- ed to bid on various specialized parts. » The U. S.European group in- tludes Williams Brothers, of Tulsa, “Okla, experienced international «pipeline builders, and the principal juropean industrial manufacturing groups such as Schneider of France, Costain-Brown of Britain, ‘Krupp subsidiaries of Germany, as Well as Italian, Dutchh and’ Bel- gian firms, ¥ These manufacturers are all tra- "Qitionally connected with import- “ent banks in their countries that Specialize in export financing. » One independent oil expert here ‘said the consortium that has been formed to’ bid on the pipelines is aaa essentially of U. S. “knowhow” with European equip- ment and financing. Some sepcializ ed pipeline equipment is manu- factured almost exclusively in the U. S., however, so that some dol- lar-area purchases would presum- ably also have to be considered. The pipeline tenders to be open- ed tomorrow are for the remaining 560 miles of the Campo Durén-San Lorenzo 12% inch oil pipeline between Tucumén, in northwest- ern Argentina, and San Lorenzo, on the Parana River north of Ro- sario; also for 480 miles of 12% inch pipeline from the Lujan de Cuyo refinery in the Mendoza oil fields to Buenos Aires; and a 1,- 100 mile gas line of 24 inches from Campo Durdn to Buenos Aires. Bids on drilling contracts, on which at least two independent U. S. drillers are expected to bid, were opened today. They involve the drilling of 40 wells in the new Tierra del Fuego field near Rio Grande, where the YPF has brought in a pioneer well. The importance of the oil and gas pipelines lies in that their completion would permit the tap- ping of wells already perforated and the utilization of escaping na- tural gas, in the Campo Duran and Tartagal fields in Salta, and the Mendoza fields which are bottled up for lack of transportation. Argentine refineries at La Plata and San Lorenzo, which are rated at a total capacity of six million cubic meters of crude annually are/working below capacity be- cause the oil doesn’t reach them from the fields, : For a better understanding between the Americas UM International House Chapter Holds Election of First Officers Today The newly formed International House’ Chapter of the University of Miami will hold its first form- al meeting and election of officers this afternoon, at 3 P. M. at the Wesley Foundation. The organiz- ers invite all the students, profes- sors and all the persons interest- ed in promoting better under- standing among the peoples of the world to attend this and following meetings, and to help them to get an International House on the Uni- versity Campus. The idea of having and Inter- national House Chapter here be- gan to take shape during a meet- ing last March 26, to’ discuss the possibilities of its foundation. The program was inaugurated by Dr. Ralph Boggs, Director of the In- ternational Center, who very clear- ly pointed out to the group. the great need of such an organiza- tion at the University, and also of- fered his office and valuable assist- ance, so that the students interest- ed in the project may achieve their goal. After the eloquent words of Dr. Boggs, the guest of honor at the KNOW: THY NEIGHBOR By ANTONIO RUIZ CHILE — In the year 1813 bit- ter fighting broke out in Chile. Royalist armies from Pert regain- ed possession of the country, but on January, 1817, José de San Mar- tin, the Argentine patriot, began his advance across the Andes. With the aid of Chilean revolutionaries, including Bernardo O’Higgins, he defeated the Spaniards at the bat- tle of Chaeabuco, near Santiago, on February 12, 1817, and the next cay the patriots entered the capit- Offered leadership of the Chil- ean Government, San Martin de- clined in favor of O’Higgins, who became Supreme Director of Chile. Early in 1818, O’Higgins declared the absolute independence of his country, hut fighting dragged on for some time. The last battle in the military struggle for independ- ence took place at Maipi on April 5, 1818. After eight yearss of chaos and suffering, total emancipation was assured. Turning then to the difficult task of building a nation, O’Higgins first attempted to restore law and order. He created a navy, en- couraged the use of new methods in agriculture, promoted trade, im- proved the most important cities and. ordered public school and li- braries opened throughout the country. Yet, despite of these re- torms and the period of pros- perity they brought, opposition to some of his policies grew. Under presure of public opinion, O’Higgins called a constitutent as- sembly to draft a constitution in 1822; this code, never put into ef- fect, granted broad powers to the Executive. In the face of several uprisings, O’Higgins abdicated in January, 1823, transferring his power to a Government Junta. Around 1830, Chile was launch- ed on a period of economic pros- perity and political stability that was to last for more than fifty years. Between 1831 and 1871 four presidents held office, each con- cluding his ten-year administra- tion under normal conditions. Or- derly constitutional government continued for the next twenty years, when four presidents com- Pleted their five-year terms. In 1833, a constitution which re- mained in effect, with slight chan- ges, until 1925, was promulgated. Several of the provisions of this constitution established the Rom- an Catholic religion as the: State faith to the exclusion of public ex- ercise of all others and organized the country under a highly central- ized “popular and representative government.” Agricultural produc- tion was increased, highways were developed. European immigration was encouraged, and the living standards of the people raised. In 1891, following a period of unrest, a parliamentary govern- ment was established. This system lasted until the adoption of the new constitution in 1925, Contro- versies over international bound- aries also beset Chile toward the end of the 19th. century. In 1881 a treaty was signed with Argen- tina, providing for Chilean sover- eignty over the Strait of Magellan, and for Argentine sovereignty over the Eastern part of Patagonia, 4 Spanish Version Page 3 meeting, Mrs. Godesa R. de la Are- na, founder of the International Chapter in Havana, Cuba, explain- ed its purpose and ideals, and how to go about forming a.new chapt- er. She gave a short story of the organization, as well as the pre- sent status all over the world. The first International House was established in 1924. The idea that students from different coun- tries could exchange their exper- jences was received with énthus- iasm, and in this way the first In- ternational Chapter was founded. Mr. John D. Rockefeller got in- terested in the project, and through his generosity the first In- ternational House was established in. New York City. Hundreds of students from all over the world have lived and enjoyed its environ- ment and constructive atmosphere, sharing cultural as well as social activities and extending good will to many countries, The great success of this House in New York led to foundation of similar houses in Berkeley, Calif- ornia in 1930; in Chicago, 1932; Paris, 1936 and in Washington, D. C. Students that lived in these houses learned that men and wom- en of all races, religions and polit- ical beliefs can live in harmony under the same roof, in search of a common goal, such as fraternity and mutual understanding. Nothing could give a better idea of the great success of the Inter- national House than the statement of Dr. Mohamed Fahel Jamali, who, while Minister of Foreign Rela- tions of Jrak said: “The only spe- cifie preparation that I gained in my life that permits me to carry on my duties is having been a mem- ber of the International House. If in international afafirs would pre- vail the same feeling of fraternity and friendship that develops in the International House, then good international relations would be as- sured.” During the preliminary meeting, temporary officers were elected as follows: Chairman, Mr. Roger Plea- santon; Secretary, Miss Tayloe Ross. é Mr, Horacio Aguirre, Editor, Diario de Las Américas, P. 0. Box 366 Int'l Airport, Miami 48, Fla. Dear Sir: Motorcade” to be held during Division is participating and/or motorcade, EUROPE TO BENEFIT WITH U. S-MEXICO PACT MEXICO CITY (UP)— The re- cently concluded México-United States Air Agreement may bring great benefits to European lines and to México’s tourist industry, and airline executive said. Andre Festjans, Sabena Airline representative now in México on a combined pleasure and business trip, said increased traffic between the eastern coast of the United States and México will mean bet- th connections with European air- es, “This in turn assures México of greater tourist travel,” the Belgian airlines official added. The new México-United States | air agreement goes into effect June 1. Itis expected that one airline from each country will be ready then to start non-stop flights from México City to New York, Chicago, Los ' Angeles, New Orleans, San Antonio and Miami, CUBAN CHORAL GROUP ‘RETURNING FROM SPAIN BARCELONA, Spain (UR)— The Cuban polyphonic group - “Madri- gal,” of Havana, boarded the lin- MIAMI SPRINGS, FLA., FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1957 JULES DUBOIS Dominican Govt. Denies Visa to Jules Dubois CIUDAD TRUJILLO, April 4 (UP) The government prohibit- ed by decree, the entry of the United States journalist Jules Du- bois, President of the Inter Ame- rican Press Association (IAPA) Press Freedom Committee, to the Dominican Republic. ‘The decree says Dubois “has been noted as an active agent of the political ideas and programs of groups acting in the continent with subversive aims, work direct- ed to propagate amd spread all kind of slanderous charges against constitutional powers and against the legitimate interests of fixed American countries. Dubois’ pass- port will not be visaed by any Dominican diplomat.” (The Committee presided by Dubois, in a report. submitted last Saturday to IAPA’s Directors, af- firmed that the Dominican Repub- lic was one of the five American countries in which there is not press freedom). MIAMI DADE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS NOT SPONSORING, IN “GOOD NEIGHBOR MOTORCADE” The Miami-Dade County Chamber of Commerce, addressed to our Editor, for publication, the following letter: NOR PARTICIPATING April 4, 1957 Since there has been some eonfusion as to what organiza- tions are participating and/or sponsoring a “Good Neighbor's April in connection with Pan American Week, I wish to advise you that neither The Miami- Dade County Chamber of Commerce or its International Affairs sponsoring said motorcade. May I add that this Chamber is in receipt of a facsimile of a letter from the Consular Corps of Miami stating that it will not ‘participate and has not sponsored or is sponsoring said Cordially yours, (Signed) ALFRED CANEL, Executive Vice-President. HEMISPHERIC EVENTS ° Latin American News in Brief er “Satrustegui” at this port yester- day in their return home after a month-long artistic tour of Spain, invited by the “Instituto de Cultu- ra Hispanica.” i i This group perfomed in Madrid and many other Spanish cities and is headed by Miss Hilda Ruiz Casta- fieda, PANAMA CANAL RECORD TRAFFIC — PANAMA (UP)— The Panama Canal handled more ships last month than in any month of its 42-year history. The Panama Canal Co. released figures showing 981 vessels used the waterway in March, 123 more than the previous record of 858 set last December. DEMANDS GOOD SERVICE MEXICO CITY (UP)— Ignacio Mejia Gonzdlez a 27-year-old boot- black, said today he stabbed a fort- une teller because she failed to pre- dict the winning number in an $80,000 lottery.. The bootblack told police the erystal gazer, who operates under the name of Nelly Muley, charged him $16 but gave him the wrong number, Chilean Riot Toll is Member Inter American Press Association For Liberty, Culture and Hemispheric Solidarity NUMBER 223 14 Killed; 240 Injured, and Over 700 Arrested HAROLD COLEE TO BE HONORED BY CUBAN GOVT. JACKSONVILLE '— Harold Co- Jee, executive vice president of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce, has been notified of his appointment, at the behest of President Fulgencio Batista of Cu- ba, to the honorary grade of com- mendator by the Veterans War In- dependence Honorific Order, for his efforts in promoting /Cuban- American friendship. The cere- mony of imposition will take place on April 19 at the Cuban Embas- sy, Washington, when the 59th an- niversary of Cuban independence will be observed. Colee was the recipient of the Cervantes gold medal, in 1956, at the hands of the Hispanic Institute in Florida, He served as honor- ary consul for the Republic of Pa- nama in 1947-48. The government of Finland in 1941 conferred upon him knighthood, second class, in he Order of the White Rose. The State Chamber official has worked long and eagerly for in- ternational understanding. The State Chamber three years ago was selected by Cuban business in- terests to be their economic in- formation clearing house in Flori- da. Honduras Banana Workers Strike Spreads TEGUCIGALPA, April 4 (UP)— Official sources said that the Standard Fruit Company workers’ strike is spreading rapidly and 1s already threatening to fully paral- yze- the activities of this banana business Company in the Atlanti- da and Colén zones, The stoppage was decreed by the Executive Council of the Standard Fruit Company workers union. Actually there are about five thousand workers of the Com- pany’s farms on strike. Meanwhile, representatives of the Compeny, the Minister of La- bor. and members of the Govern- ment Military Junta met here, with the purpose of finding solution to the problem. It was said, in official spheres, that the strike was called in sur- prising manner, without recurring to the conciliation and arbitration procedures prescribed by the labor laws. Hf the strike of the northern coast spread to other dependencies of the company, it would cause even more serious troubles to the SANTIAGO, Chile (UP)— The government resorted today to mass arrests to halt an orgy of killing, rioting, arson and looting which has turned this capital city into a shambles. More than 700 persons were in custody. Unofficial sources reported at least 14 persons killed and more than 240 injured, 40 of them in serious condition. Military author- ities, in virtual control of the city fused to release casualty figures. The riots started as a protest against increases in the cost of living, but government investigat- ors were trying to discover if they were used as a cover for a plot to overthrow the government. An official spokesman denied re- ports of any cabinet crisis, President Carlos Ibdfiez kept in close touch with the heads of the three armed forces in an attempt to bring the city back to normal. City “streets were practically de- serted Wednesday night and groups of workers started repairing the system of street lights destroyed by the mobs. Police and soldiers used antiair- craft searchlights to ferret out snipers who fired sporadically from Santiago’s tall buildings, particul- arly along Bernardo O’Higgins Ave. RIOTS INSPIRED BY REDS, The Chilean Consul general in Miami received a cablegram from the Minister of Foreign Relations of his country, blaming the distur- under modified martial law, re-|~ bances on inspiration by the com- munists of that country. The cablegram says: “Consul Chile, Miami, Fla. , “Taking advantage of students strike, Communist. Party inspired extreme left elements caused grave public disturbances in Santiago the situation being averted thanks to serene and firm attitude of the Government. Citizens masses and serious political parties have given ample backing government measu- res. Armed Forces and National Police achieved abnegate an hard THOUSANDS WALK TO WORK AS ALL MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION STOP The riots began Tuesday with a student demonstration against a 50 per cent rise in transport fares. But authorities said hoodlums from the slum areas and Communist agi- tators took advantage of them and caused most of the destruction and violence, Police had to beat back a mob from the Palace Wednesday for the third time in 24 hours, CALM RETURNING TO SANTIAGO The capital is quiet today, but, for the second day, there is no public transportation, and strict armed vigilance is maintainded. Thousands of persons, estimated in twice as many as yesterday, walked to the business district of the city, while commercial estab- lishments are beginning to open their doors again. Tension is de- creasing by the hour. Congress is to debate on the ex- traordinary~- powers — assumed: by President Carlos Ibéfiez through the declaration of state of siege, The measure seems to have the support of the majority of Parlia- ment with opposition only from radicals and the Popular Action Front dominated by communists. FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS task, dignifying again its patriotie traditions. Student body, when a- ware antidemocratic objectives pursued by those pretending they seconded their strike, reputiated that attitude and returned to nor malcy complying with national feel ing. This emergency is an episode of the inflamed struggle of ex- treme left, which does not acknow- ledge last electoral failure, to wreck constructive economic poli- cies tending to stop inflation which was carrying country to social and financial chaos. Government thor. oughly controls situation. i Minister of Foregix Relations.” Colombian Airline Stop Over in Puerto Rico Recommended to CAB WASHINGTON (UP)— An offi- cial of the Civil Aeronautic Board has recommended that Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, S.A. (A- VIANCA) be authorized to make stops in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in its service from Colombia to Eu- Tope. The recommendation has to be approved by the whole Board, be- fore being submitted to President .Eisenhower’s sanction. Reliable sources said the President wil ap- nation’s economy. FERRY SERVICE CUBA-YUCATAN MERIDA, México (UP) — The long-planned ferryboat service be- tween Cuba and Yucatén will be finally inaugurated Sunday with the arrival at the port of Chiexulub of the first boat from Cuba, it was announced. Authorities said this new service will be of great benefit to the Mexi- can tourist industry as it will allow many visitors to come here after visiting Cuba. The new service will also -serve to “raise the living standards of the towns which will be directly connected with the road that will link central México with the Yu- catén Peninsula.” Local authorities and delegates of civic and business groups, as well as representatives of the Fed- eral Government will be on hand to greet the Cuban ferry when it ar- rives at Chicxulub. MEXICANS ARE GOOD BEER DRINKERS N MEXICO CITY (UP)— For lov- ers of statistics the National Fin- ance Agency announced that Mexi- prove it. The announcement is liters per persons, © Without giving comparative fig- ures the agency said this makes Mexicans the fourth biggest beer drinkers in the world. NEW AMBASSADOR TO MEXICO WASHINGTON (UP)— High administration sources said that Robert C. Hill, Assistant Secretary of State, for cogressional affairs will be the next United States Am- ‘assador to México. He is to succeed Ambassador Francis White, who resigned in January and may be appointed Am- bassador to Sweden. Hill, at 39, has had wide exper- ience in Latin Amerian Affairs. He is a former director of the Grace Line and- former Ambassa- dor to El Salvador. In contrast to White a veteran old school diplomat who was in charge of Latin American affairs during the Administration of former’ President Herbett Hoover; administration officials who des- cribe themselves followers of cans drank 750,375,500 liters of beer last year—an average of 24.7 President Eisenhower's “new re- publicanism.” Hill is one of the more youthful | m4 expected withing six weeks. Approval of the stop over would give San Juan the only direct ser- vice with South America on one side and Europe on the other. Once the route is approved, AV IANCA would establish one more weekly service besides the one she maintains now. It has been point- ed out that this line would also afford convenient service to Eu- rope to Puerto Rico’s neighboring countries, as Haiti, Dominican Re- public ,Cuba, Jamaica and the Vir- gin Islands, as well as the northern South American coast. The Board’s official said, when presenting his recommendations, that with the San Juan’s stop over, besides saving of time and distance stopping over at Puerto Rico in- stead of Bermuda, AVIANCA would better serve in strengthen- ing the bonds of culture and’ blood between Spain and South Ameri- ea, He added that Puerto Rico “is more united and has larger eco nomic interest with Colombia and South America, than with Bermu- da. Puerto Rico has backed AVIAN CA application, which already has the Colombian Government sane. tion for the new schedule, Somoza’s Taxes Are Discussed PANAMA, April 4 (UP)— The newspaper “El Dfa” reported that the Nicaraguan Government has informed the Panamanian Govern- ment, that the assassinated Presi- dent, Anastasio Somoza, “did not have to pay taxes” im this eoun- try. The daily said that the Panaman- ian Government pretends to col- lect $3,600 for unpaid taxes on the property Somoza owned in Pana of the Treasury, Rubén D. Carles, has ask- ed the Minister of Foreign Rela tions to try to eollect that sum, Tt also said that Mi i