Diario las Américas Newspaper, April 19, 1957, Page 12

ae Inter - American News for English - Speaking people 4th YEAR G@. A. SAN ROMAN ° President FRANCISCO AGUIRRE Vice President and Publisher Antonio Ruiz Fred M. Shaver Eliseo Riera-Gémez Managing Editor Business Manager Advt.. & Cire. Mgr. ‘cee ett enter tee nN RAPER NORA Published daily except Monday — Entered as second class matter at the Post Office of Miami Sprmgs. Fla..,on Febxuary 8. 1956. EDITORIAL 8. SMITE Vice President HORACIO AGUIRRE Vice-President Editor and Manager Cc. W. SMITH Vice President ® GOOD FRIDAY The Christian World commemorates today the supreme sacrifice of the Golgotha, when, among thunder and lightning, in full fulfillment of biblical prophesies, Jesus Christ died, the Son of God become man, the Being who came to the world to preach and practice the doctrine of love. At the summit of the Calvary, in the outskirts of Jerusalem, nailed to a Cross which since then is symbol of redemption and glory, while nature trembled and among tears of the pious women who saw the tragic scene, He gave his life as Man, saying words of kindness; He who created a new philosophical conception of life and showed the way for the salvation of souls. With Jesus Christ a new civilization was born, and the eternal doctrine of God found plain manifes- tations in his message of peace and of truth. Deep meditation should occupy the spirit of those who think in the immense significance of Jesus’ death. It is impossible to picture Him, bleeding and pale, nailed to the Cross, without having thoughts that are inviting to recti- fication, that move to repentance and encourage the human being to achieve a better spiritual life, more in accordance with the noble destiny of life and»with the sacrifice of He who died forgiving, and who left us in his message of light the immortal conception of “Love Thy: Neighbor”. If humanity would stop for a while in the somber path in which it is traveling now, and would look for the way that from the heights of the Golgotha Jesus showed to all, a way of living more human and more generous would be achieved and there would be peace in the spirits and serenity in the minds of the people. Cordiality and love would prevail over hate. During twenty centuries, the scene of Jesus Martyrdom, as well as the simple splendor of His childhood and the purity of His public life, constitute- motives of universal deep respect and adoration. Time does not erase His memory but, on the contrary, increases it and His name adquires immense dim- mensions in the conscience of humanity. And it is that Jesus Christ, as God, is above time. THE AMERICAS DAILY today renews its homage of respect and admiration for Jesus Christ, exalting the grandeur of his divine and human significance and, invoking Him in the figure of His body nailed to the cross, humbly asks Him to make mankind turn their eyes toward Calvary to find there, in what Mount symbolically represents, the secret of human destiny and the road leading to eternal salvation. Importance Of Panamericanism Latin Americans Buy Over 3 Billion From USA Residents and visitors contribute over Eighty nine million to Dade economy Speaking to a PTA meeting of the Ada Merritt Junior High School, Mr. Marcos Kohly, head of the Latin American Department of the City of Miami Beach News Bureau, stressed the great import- ance of U. S. trade with the Latin American countries, as well as the substantial economic contribution to Dade County made by the 90,- 000 residents of Latin American origin, Mr Kohly said: “We are gathered here tonight to @serve the 67th Annual Pan American Week. to discuss it’s meaning and importance and to at the same time show to the neigh- boring Sister Republics of Latin America, that “we have not for. gotten them”. “Many of you are smiling at my last remark, and I wish to state quite frankly, that I have inten- tionally chosen those words, b- cause unfortunately. . Ladies and Gentlemen. . .the Annual Obser- vance of this important Week has become more or less a ROUTINE AFFAIR, that year in, year out, is carried out in the Schools, Civic and Social Clubs, the State, Muni- cipal and Local Authorities, the Press, Radio and TV. “I am complaining about its ROUTINE OBSERVANCE, just as one hears the rain drops during a spring shower.’ PAN’ AMERICANISM is a liv- ing thing, of great importance to each and everyone of you, sitting here tonight. It affects you in more ways than you can imagine. Have you ever stopped to consider what it represents to the overall economy of this Nation and par- ticularly to Florida, and South Florida? “Let me put it this way: — “If the countries of Latin | America were tomorrow to cut off import- ing from the United States the hundreds of commoditjes, semi- manufactured and manufactured goods and foodstuffs, the results ‘would be such a staggering blow to the economy of the United States that it would make the 1929 Stock Market crash to become im- perceptible. . .every. phase of hum- an endeavour and enterprise in the United States would be direct- ly affected. . Steel Mills, Heavy Industry, Railroads*and Trasporta- tion, Farmers and Banks all would feel it and of course YOU TOO wiuld be affected by it in your take home monies. “When you stop to consider that Latin Amcrica accounted for a tot- al of 4,771,000,000 dollars in 1955 with Sales of $4,946,000,000 you ean realize it’s importance. In 19- 66, Latin America’s trade with the United States amounted to $3,645,- 000,000 in IMPORTS FROM U. S. Over 300 United States Compan- ies, Branches and Subsidiaries are at present operating in Latin Ame- rica with more than $9 billion in- vested. “But let us not deal. in these astronomical figures and look loc- ally here at it’s importance: “Over 90,000 persons of Latin American origien reside in Dade County and they contribute $89,- 760,000 to our local economy, in sales, purchases, taxes and invest- ments HERE ANNUALLY. If we were to take a conservative ratio figure of 5 persons that they know in their respective countries, we find that this is increased to 450,- 000 families that are conscious of Dade County and Miami (Metropo- litan) “We here in Dade County feel justifiedly proud of the growth and development of our Airport and its business, which has made _ it one of the nation’s top foremost stop and consider that the greatest asset. of same shows is it’s: trade with Latin America; Consider also the great volume of passengers that pass thru our air- port TO AND FROM LATIN AME. RICA, the thousands of workers that are employed in and around Aviation, Also the movement of trade amongst our. growing Indus- tries locally and from outside the. State of Ficrida. CAN WE THEREFORE, treat Latin Ameri- ca as something routine? To do so would be committing suicide, at least economically. “HOW CAN WE REMEDY ‘THIS? by preparing ourselves to truthfully making of Dade Coun- ty and Greater Miami the GATE- WAY TO LATIN AMERICA, but this requires some effort by all of us. We must live and believe ‘1 Pan Americanism, not only ONCE A YEAR during Pan American Week, but EVERY ONE OF THE 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR. “We are linked to Latin Ameri- ca, economically, historically and socially and there does exist a cul- tural phase to our everyday social- ly life. The Spanish language is’ widely spoken locally and in other parts of the State, Our children are being taught the Spanish lan- guage in school in their, element- ary grades thus preparing them tor the immediate future, we must selfishly think of TODAY AS WELL AS TOMORROW for you and you Mr, and Mrs. Floridians DO HAVE AN INTEREST in Lat- in America, whether it is direct or indirectly, More and more in- r For a better understanding between the Americas MIAMI SPRINGS, FLA., FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1957 Know thy Neighbor By ANTONIO RUIZ CUBA — The Province of Las Villas, with a’ population of 1,050,- 400 occupies a large area of ex- *eptionally fertile land, the great- er part of which is dedicated to ultivation of sugar-cane. Both the forth and the south coasts are dot- ted with fine natural bathing beach- es of white sand, and the adja- cent keys, together with the Ochoa, Primero and Sagua Rivers, provide excellent fishing grounds and beds of delicious oysters, for which Sa- gua is famous. Game is also plenti- ful, and hunters find excelen, grounds in which quail and wild pigeon are abundant. Las Villas Province has more su- gar mills than any other, and large shipments are made through the ports of Cienfuegos, on the south, and Caibarién on the north, The countryside has beautiful scenery, the San Luis Valley being famous for its great beauty and healthy climate. At one of its highest points — Topes de Collantes — a magnificent building has been erected for a Sanatorium, There are several thermal springs in the Province, including San José del Lago, located in a picturesque dreamland setting near Mayajigua, a short distance from the Caibarién fishing zone. In different parts of the Province marvelous caves are found, which constitute great attraction for the visitors, as do the:visits to ancient towns of historic interest which have been for centuries like “sleeping beauties” fully retaining their colonial charm. Among these are included Trinidad, Bench Spi- ritus, and others. Santa Clara, capital of the Pro- way, is 187 miles from Havana. It is a progressive city that has out- grown its primitive condition and now has fine parks, modern build- ings and very good hotels with} modern conveniences. The -old churches of Santa Clara are of colonial style architecture, and the Carmen Church constitutes a Iand- mark showing where the original founders of “‘Villaclara,” as the ci- ty was first called, celebrated the first mass. The convents and vo- cational schools are also points of |) interest, as well as two museums ontaining historic relics. Cienfuegos, cated at 207 miles from Havana, was founded on the shores of the important city lo- Caribbean Sea in 1819, on the site vince located on the Central High- || Y Cong. Flood Reports Latin America WASHINGTON, April 18 (UP) — The high level of economic prosperity of the Venezuelan Re- public will continue during the year 1957, says the Commerce De- partment in its Anual Review of the economy of that country, which states: 1) It is fair to hope an increase of the oil production rhythm, in parallel to the normal increase of world demand; 2) The Venezuelan Government, whose currency reserves have reached the highest level: im the history of the country, will con- tinue its extraordinary program of public works; and 3) The exploration and exploita- tion activities of he new oil concessionaries will stimulate, even more, the economy of the nation. Then it adds: “Besides, the perspectives are that the agriciltural economy will improve compared with 1956, in view of the increase that is being anticipated in the national income ] of the Indian village of Jagua, where a castle of the same name boulevards, a superb malecén and comfortable hotels. It has a’ splen- did, modern airport. The spacious, fine bay, one of the most beautiful and largest of the Atlantic, has always had great shipping activities, especially in the export of sugar going to all countries of the world. On one of the islets that stud the tranquil, emerald waters, is the Fishing club, There are other aristocratic clubs in Cienfuegos, such as the Lyceum and Spanish Casino, which extend cordial greetings to foreign visitors. The Ciefuegos Yacht Club and the Nautical Club, are located in beautiful surroundings. now stands. It is a charming, pro- gressive city of modern aspect with lovely parks and gardens, broad Among the traditional fiestas of | Cienfuegos are the carnivals, con- which are held after the Holy Week on four consecutive Satur- days and Sundays. Spanish Version Page 3 es dustries are being attracted to this market, not only for the climate and other facilities but also for Florida and Dade County’s prox- imity to the Latin American market. “ARE WE GOING TO MISS THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY which lies at our very feet, because we cannot see it? Other cities and communities that are thousands of miles away are doing their utmost to capture the Latin American Market and Trade, whilst. we here an South Florida talk and play the Latin American theme song, but sit back and wait for the mountain to come to us, instead of going for- ward to seek it and retain it for ourselves and our posterity. “Ladies and Gentlemen: The re- sponsibility lies upon our should- ers, we can and must accept the challenge, think of these words end talk them over with others and T am certain that we will very soon demand more action ‘regarding them. If we are really desireous of being known as the GATEWAY, then LET’S START BUILDING IT UPON SOLID FOUNDATIONS OF( EVERYDAY PRACTICE.” sidered the most brilliant in 3 INDIAN LIFE MEXICO CITY. (UP)— The De- partment of Education and several organizations engaged in bettering the living conditions of México’s indian population will celebrate the “Day of the Indian” April 19,it was announced, Officials of the Department of Education the National Indian Insittute and the Inter - American Indian Institute said special pro- gramas are being prepared for the celebration. ° PUERTO RICAN LABOR LEADER SENTENCED SAN JUAN, P.R. (UP)— A Puer- to Rican labor leader was sentenc- ed to nine months imprisonment and $2,000 fine for misuse of a $15.000 welfare fund, In the first case of its kind,to be tried in Puerto Rico under the Taft-Hartley Law, Waldemiro Arro- yo, of Ponce, President of the Mer- cedita Sugar Mill Workers Union, yas sentenced by Federal District 7 Prosperity in Venezuela to Continue Through ‘57 U.S. Commerce Dept. Says and ‘prosperity and the improve- ment of conditions for the sale of rice; sugar and tobacco, “At the same time it is expected that Venezuelan imports and ex- ports will retain their record le- vels; that construction activities, will remain high, with the resulting improvement in the prices of urbanized lands; and that the com- petition in. wholesale and retail trading will continue extraordin- arily intense, ‘with the weaker en- terprises disappearing from the field of these activities.” The Department af Commerce also says that the stability of the Venezuelan Government, during last year, was an important factor in the maintenance of the econom- ie progress and prosperity of the country. Finally it says that the United States was Venezuela’s best cus- tomer for its crude oil, refined oil products, iron mineral, cocoa and coffee. in 1956, Judge Clemente Ruiz Nazaro. Arroyo said he would appeal the Sentence of the grounds that the court had mo jurisdiction to try him Carlos Westerband, member of the insular legislature, introduced a bill calling for a general investi- gation of the handling of union welfare funds, alleging that the re- cent U. S. Senate investigation of Teamsters’ Union affairs has al- armed labor rank and file here. CHILE JOINS IFC WASHINGTON (UP)— Chile be- came a member of the Interna- tional Finance Corporation and the Chilean Ambassador hailed the in- stitution as auguring the further economic development of his country. The deposit of the Chilean mem- bership ratification brought to 49 the number of countries belonging to the institution with a total capi- tal of $91,000,000, The corporation has-been estab- lished as a subsidiary of the Inter- 4 PRESIDENT DE LA GUARDIA PANAMA, April 18 (UP)— The President of the Republic, Ernes- to de la Guardia, reiterated last night that the Canal Zone con- \tinues under the sovereignty of nama, except regarding the ‘unctioning, maintainance and lefense of the waterway. |§ Answering questions submitted by the National Broadcasting Cor- poration, the President hinted that the “perpetuity” clauses of the Panama-United States Treaty can be amended according to circum- stances and that Panamé has the right to try to obtain all the be- nefits the Canal may beable to. render. He said, however, that na~ tionalization of the Canal is. not a current public problem, In the text of the questions and answers of the la Guardia, issued by the Presidencial Secretariat, de la Guardia compares the situation of the Panama and Suez canals say- ing that both “were built in the territory of a sovereign nation by foreign interests, In both, vestiges of the French genius can be found and in ours the power and force of the people of the United States are manifest. Here, the orgamiza- tion capacity and technical know how of the great North American democracy triumphed. Both canals shortened distances and both are subject to international norms es- tablished at the Constantinople Convention.” In answer to another question, he said that “in a world subject to the bitter rivalries of the great powers, Panama could not, with a realist sense, think about exploit- ing and protecting the Canal by herself.” Referring to the seatement attr:- buted to him that the term “in per- petuity” regarding the U. S. lease of the Canal has become just a theoretical term, de la Guardia de- nied saying it. “But your question — he added — makes me examine the matter and now I see that I could say without misapprehension that treaties are written by men, and that only God makes eternal things. In the case of the original Treaty on the Panam4 Canal, its provisions were considered perpet- ual by its authors, yet they have HEMISPHERIC EVENTS ; } ————— Latin American News in Brief national Bank to encourage the use uf private capital in the economic development of member countries. MEXICAN PATENTS ON THE INCREASE MEXICO CITY (UP)— A total of 400 patents have been granted by the Mexican patent office since the beginning of-the year, officials reported. Fifty per cent of the new patents were filed by Mexican inventors. 25 per cent by American citizens and another 25 per cent by na- tional of other countries now re- siding in México the report said. Officials said one of the most important new. patents was grant- ed to a Mexican national for a new afd original idea to improve pub- lie lighting systems. SCHOOL RIOT ARE INVESTIGATED MEXICO CITY (UP)— Officials faunched an_ investigation into weekend rioting at the México Ci- Canal Zone Continues Under Panama Sovereignty, de la Guardia Says THE AME@@AS DAILY Member Inter American Press Association For Liberty, Culture and Hemispheric Solidarity NUMBER 234 iN It Conforms to a Well - Known Red Plot Against the U. $. A., he Says - WASHINGTON, April 18 (UP) — Democratic representative Da- niel J. Flood said yesterday that he has heard reports of widespread agitation throughout Latin Ame- rice “to get the United States, in- eluding its armed forces, out of the Panam4 Canal area.” In a comprehensive House speech which traced the history of the canal, Flood said such agitation “conforms to the wellknown and long-standing communistie plan to place the United States on the de- fensive by using the Panama Canal as a psychological lever to cause anti-American feeling as well as to wrest from the United States its sey and control over the Ca- “Yet our national administration suffered several fundamental mo- difications. “That, and the fact we are living in a changing world, will make me think that questions of this kind are, to certain extent, academic. Who could plan into the future when one is comfronted with troubles of such an immediate nat- ure as the use of atomic energy, the cold war, inflation, etc.?” Regarding the present situation of: sovereignty over the Canal and its Zone, the President recalled that on August 11, 1904, a note was sent to the U. S. Secretary of State defining the Panamanian so-. vereignty, and explained: “Pana- ma granted to the government of the U. S. jurisdictional rights, and only -jurisdictional, in the Canal Zone for the specific purposes of construction maintainance, exploi- tation, sanitation and protection of the Canal, without renouncing its sovereignty over the territory.” Asked if Panamé is satisfied with the present money arrange- ments with the United States on the Canal and its Zone, he answer- ed: “In Article I of the General Treaty of. 1956, signed by Panama and the U. §, it is specifically pro- vided: ‘The United States will con- tinue maintainance of the Canal of Panama for promotion ond use of inter-oceanic trade, and the two governments declare their dispo- sition to cooperate as-much as pos- sible with the aim of assuring the full and perpetual enjoyment of the benefits of all kinds that the Canal must render to the two na- tions that made its construction possible, as well as to all nations interested in world trade.” “We consider that clause as giv- ing us the right to enjoy always remains strangely silent on this subject, and sinister propaganda affecting the future of the Panama Canal is having its full and unre- futed play,” he said. “However sincere the sentiments of Latin American participants may be in connection with — this question, it is undoubtedly true that handling the Canal situation in the manner indicated conforms to world communist strategy.’ * Flood is a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Panam& Canal. He said today he plans to visit Panama next week while the House is in recess for the Easter holidays. He said today that the presence of U. S. forces on thé Isthmus is for protection not only of the United States interests “but, ag well, the, direct interests of every country in the Western Hemi- sphere, including Panama.” “In event of war with the forces of world communism, they would in no wise respect the neutrality of the Canal, whether under Pana- manian or international control,” he said. “Instead, they would certainly seek to destroy it as a matter of their war strategy, which is charac- terized by unfailing defiance of every concept of freedom and in- ternational law. “If, unfortunately, any such war should occur, what power is so well equipped to protect the Panam& Canal as the United States? I think that F reflect the overwhelming sen- timent of all peoples of the Ameri- cas, North, South, Central, that a Suez crisis ‘never will ke permit- ted to occur in this Hemisphere.” Flood urged the creation of a non-partisan commission to study the problems of the Canal and de- cide whether construction of a new sea level canal in the area is feasible. He said he objected strongly to a study being undertaken current- ly by the directors of the Panam& Canal Company, since, he said, the decision will be up to the Congress, rather than to the company. “The indicated action in some ways suggests that previously tak- en: by the Board of Directors of the Panam& Canal Company con- cerning the Panama railroad with which I am throughly acquainted and was one who contributed to blocking it,” he continued. “In that recommendation they acted to liquidate this strategic rail link without advance congressional approval and would have succeed- ed had not the Congress become alarmed and instituted an inde- pent. inquiry. The . ensuing study resulted in formal recommenda- tions to retain the railroad, and this recommendation the Congress has- accepted. . . “There is a feeling long existent, all the benefits derived from the Canal. That is not, for us, a mere matter of dollars and cents. It is a question of employment in the Ca- nal Zone for our men and women, of market for our products, and other advantages, including those of health ‘and cultural progress, which must outline the spirit of co- operation that has associated us in a common enterprise.” 14 persons wounded, one seriously. Nicolas Vazquez, 19, was report- ed in grave condition from a pistol wound at the Red Cross Hospital. He said the rioting started at a garden party Saturday when two unnamed students renewed an old quarrel. ‘The party goers soon chose sides and broke out their knives and pistols. Police said the fighting had end- ed by the time they were summon- ed but normal school officials said they are investigating the inid- that certain army engineers, but not all, are determined that there shall be no basic improvement of the Panamd Canal except as they recommend it, and they fear that any plan not developed by them- selves may result in their loss of jurisdiction over the Canal enter- prise. Such a view is not justified one way or another. “As a matter of fact, the con- tinued effort of the Panamé Canal administrative set-up to by-pass the Congress in the determination of basic questions of Canal policy will do far more damage to the prestige of army engineers ‘than would their acquiescence in the. bi- partisan proposal for the ‘creation of an independent body to study the gravely important and far- providing increased capacity and operational inprovement of the Pa- namé Canal for the future.” THE AMERICAS DAILY WILL NOT CIRCULATE TOMORROW In keeping with the rev- ent and “plan disciplinary, action.” WORKERS KILLED MINATITLAN, México. (UP) — A runaway cargo truck spilled tons of iron pipeline on a group of oilfield workers, killing eight of them and injuring six others gravely. A broken steering column caus- ed the truck to careen wildly past the workers, burying them under ty normal school which resulted in| flying sections of pipg ' nN: Agitation to get U. S. out of Panama