Diario las Américas Newspaper, June 9, 1957, Page 14

Inter - American News for English - Speaking people 4th YEAR For a better understanding between the Americas MIAMI SPRINGS, FLA., SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 1957 @. A. SAN ROMAN President FRANCISCO AGUIRRE Vice President and Publisher Antonio Ruiz Fred Managing Editor Cc. W. SMITR Vice President M. Shaver Business Manager Ss. SMI'RA Vice President HORACIO AGUIRRE Vice President Editor and Manager Eliseo Riera-Gémez Advt. & Circ. Mgr. ee IE A Published daily except Monday — Entered as second class matter at the Post Office of Miami Sprmgs. Fla.. on February 8. 1956. EDITORIAL cee en REE SURE CONTINENTAL DEMOCRACY REJOICES After twenty-two months of being closed by imposi- tion of the arbitrary regime of General Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, the great newspaper “El Tiempo” of Bogota, whose upright attitude confronting the Government determined its temporary closing, reappeared yesterday, with the greatest satisfaction for all Colombians and recognized good will in the Continent. Once more it has been demonstrated that men _pass- by and well established institutions are permanent, although they may suffer temporary eclipses, And because “El Tiem- po” was always in Colombia an institution of orientation and culture, the persecution of which it was a victim shocked the whole country and provoked a well justified wave of indignation throughout the civilized world. The high intellectual hierarchy of that newspaper; the outstanding caliber of its owner, editor and staff writers; the support. it always had within the country, as well as its international prestige, were of no value in the efforts to prevent the crime from being consumated against freedom of the press, and it was commited by a Government later ousted from power by popular pressure, after a titanic struggle for the re-establishment of Colombian democracy. Of course, everything those elements represented, in | favor of “El Tiempo”, had to win at the end and the great tribune of Colombian mind, with its illustrious owner, ex- President Eduardo Santos, at the helm, came back to its daily task, to comply with its high democratic mission and to serve, as a repeated example that good causes, popular causes, may suffer transitory sequestration, but, sooner or later, they return to life conjured by the shouts of freedom, with a halo of martyrdom. More than five hundred Inter-American Press Association newspapers, members of the (IAPA), predicted to General Rojas Pinilla that the time would come in which “El Tiempo” would return to its combat position in the tanks of continental journalism. However, the clamor of all the American countries solidaries with the cause of Colombian democracy; the protest maintained by the Inter- American Press Association; the gallant attitude of Eduardo Santos and his prominent collaborators; as well as the re- pudiation of the Colombian people, did not find response in the mind of the arrogant Chief Executive. Now it is his turn to hear, from Spain, the trumpets of victory which salute the triumphant return of the clausured paper. GUEST EDITORIALS NEW TURN IN LATIN AMERICA Responding to the same compul- sions that drive West European na- lions toward increasing unification in a world of-super-powers, the states of South and Central Ameri- ea are also beginning to move in the same direction. The Latin American movement is still in its infancy, but it is gaining strength, and it has the advantage of being able to draw on ideas already dev- eloped and now being tested in Europe, 3 Thus, in analogy to the Eurdpean common market that is to be sup- plemented by a larger free trade area, the Latin American states are giving added impetus to a common market and free trade area of their own. These projects formed the main theme of the re- cent debates of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America at La Paz in Bolivia. Five Central American states — Gua- temala, El Salvador, Honduras, Ni- earagua and Costa Rica — have al- ready concluded pacts for a free trade zone that is expected to de- velop into a customs union. In the same manner the Latin American states are moving toward & common exploitation of atomic mm energy. Such common exploitation was one of the recommendations made by the Inter American Com- mittee of Presidential Representa- tives, which proposed the crea- tion of an Inter American Nuclear Energy Commission to promote this enterprise. Finally, a movement is under way to create a regional defense system amounting to a South At- lantie Treaty Organization which would be linked with NATO’s nav- al command at Norfolk to provide joint protection for the whole Atlantic from the Arctic to the Antarctic. A first step toward the creation of such a system has al- ready been taken in preparatory talks at Buenos Aires between Ar- gentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uru- guay, and a “SATO” would inevit- ably be followed by a similar or- ganization for the protection of the South and North Pacific. As in the case of Europe, all these projects have the whole- hearted support of the United States. They are in accord with the aims of the Organization of Ame- rican States and in the interest of world peace, EL TIEMPO OF BOGOTA The symbol of another victory im the unending hemispheric fight for freedom of the press comes today when El Tiempo of Bogota resumes publication under its rightful name. It was brusquely shut down in a fit of pique by. the deposed. dictator, Lieutenant Gene- ral Rojas Pinilla, on Aug. 4, 1955, and while it was permitted to re- .sume publication months later un- der the heavy and capricious cen- sorship of the Rojas regime, it did so only with the temporary name of Intermedio. The real honored and independent newspaper, El Tiempo, appears again today. The occasion is a happy one in many ways. It represents the end of a stupid and dishonest re- Caracas Fire Causes $300,000 Damages CARACAS, June 7 (UP)— A fire-of great proportions caused damages exceeding one million bo- livars ($300,000) in a warehouse w the industrial district of San Martin. ' Firemen fought the flames dur- ing four hours before they suc- ceeded in putting the fire out. It started early in the morning. There . Were no casualties, pression: that affected other fine Colombian newspapers like El Es- pectador and La Republica of Bo- gota and El Colombiano of Mede- llin. It brings back one of the best and most highly respected Spanish language newspapers in the world. As with La Prensa of Buenos Ai- res, El Tiempo had fighting by its side all the newspapers and press organizations of the free world, Of these, due-to its influence and prestige in the Western Hemi- sphere, the Inter American Press Association was the most effec- tive. Finally, we are today congratu- |lating and honoring a publisher and staff who represent all that is best in the profession of journalism. El Tiempo was founded by Eduar- do Santos, an ex President of Co- lombia, in 1911 and it has been his paper ever since. He has run it with high competence, a high moral sense, a dedication to democracy, freedom and justice. To see such ideals and qualities triumph and to see freedom of the press restored to Colombia are reasons for rejoicing through- out Latin America and the Unit- ed States today. (Reprinted from The NEW YORK TIMES) - STAR PERFORMERS — The mainland High School Glee Club of Daytona Beach is coming to Washington, And according to their schedule, the 85 members will make their presence felt — and creditably. Congressman Syd Her- long was in charge of arrange- ments. This is their program: en- tertain the Richmond, Va., Kiwa- |nis Club at luncheon; June 10th (will be met there by Herlong and conducted back to Washington); morning of 11th will entertain pa- tients at Walter Reed Hospital; afternoon at White House (will present pair of gold “Florida” cuff links to President Eisenhower for Governor Collins); that night will open the famous Watergate open air concert series with the U. S. Army Band. (This will be a 45 minute presentation from the beau-. tiful floating stage on the Potomac River). Next day a full sightseeing trip around Washington; personal- ly escorted through the Capitol by Herlong. On 13th, going home, stop off in Winston-Salem, N. C., where they will entertain Kiwanis Club. Glee Club director is J. Edward Langley. Trip arrangements and money raising for trip well known Florida entrepreneur, G. W. “Biff” Carr, Daytona Beach. PRESENTED AT COURT — A great day in the life of any lawyer. is the occasion when he is accepted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. The in- dividual must meet the highest standards and must be sponsored by a lawyer who has himself been accepted by the Court. Last week, Congressman Charlie Bennett pre- sented two Florida men: Wallace Jopling, of Lake City and Jack Bryan, administrative assistant to Congressman Billy Matthews. At the same time, Thomas E. Dewey, former governor of New York was sworn in. Interesting sidelight: the oath was personally administered by Chief Justice Earl Warren who was. Dewey’s running-mate when Dewey tried to unseat Truman jor the Presidency in 1948. HIGHMAN — A Florida young man made the highest score in the United States among a group ap- plying for entrance to the ‘Air Force Academy as sons of deceas- ed. veterans. He is Jerry Dean Craig, son of Mrs. Mildred I. Roach, 2141 N. E. 179th St., North Miami. Only six young men were chosen nationally to enter the Academy under this little known plan of the Air Force. Craig will enter the Air Force Academy at Denver, Colo.; on July 1, 1957. CHANGE OF STATION — Flori- da will get a new District Engineer on June 18th. Taking over the Jacksonville office of the Corps of Engineers will be Colonel Paul D. Troxler, presently assigned in Washington as assistant chief of Military Construction. He is a na- tive of Richmond, Va, and a graduate of Virginia Military In- \stitute. Present engineer, Colonel |Elmer E. Kirkpatrick, Jr., will be jassigned to the Mediterranean Di- vision of the Corps of Engineers, Leghorn, Italy. OVERHEARD IN THE GAL- LERY — The scene was the Cham- ber of the House of Representa- tives. Florida’s Bob Sikes was speaking on the military appropria- tions bill. Two ladies in the gal- lery seemed extremely interested in what he was saiyng. Said one: “Who is that at the microphone?” “That’s Congressman Bob Sikes of Florida”, her ‘friend said. “Well”, said the first lady, “from the way he talks he ought to be President — or at least Vice president.” ADD ONE REPUBLICAN — It will be some years before this one can vote for “pappy” but Congress- ‘man: and Mrs. Cramer are expect- ing a new addition to the family someline in September. Their two little boys, Billy 4 1-2 and Mark 2 1-2 say they want a baby sister. Hispanic Culture Institute Honors Cuban Writer MADRID, June 7 (UP)— The Director of the Hispanic Culture Institute offered last night a hom- age to Cuban author, Jorge Ma- fiach, during a dinner attended by the Cuban Ambassador, Juan J, Remos, Academics Damaso Alon- 80, José Maria Cossio, Vicente Ale- xandre, Rafael] Lapesa and authors José Luis Aranguren, Luis Rosa- les, José Maria Souviron, Luis Felipe Vivanco and José Maria Al- varez Romero. Pinar offered the homage, great- DAVID D. HALL, Latin American representative of Diebold, Inc., of Canton, Ohio, studies plans for the construction of a branch of “Banco Nacional de Cuba” in the city of Santiago with Engineer Sulio Paniagua, Chief of the Production and Sales Division of Pan American Protective Service, S. A. of Havana. Diebold Inc. will install in the new bank building a vault with a door 12 inches thek, making it one of the best protected in the world. The vault will have 18-inch walls of concrete lined in the interior with one-inch stéel plate. Paniagua is Diebold representative in Cuba, Rep. Porter Criticizes Washington's Policies Toward Latin America SAN JUAN, June 8 (UP)—Unit- ed States Congressman Charles 0. Porter delivered a one hour speech at the University of Puerto Rico, radioed to the whole island, in which he violently criticized Wash- ington policies with Latin Ameri- ca and the government of the Dominican Republic. Porter said that Washington at- titude has identified the United States “with the oppressor instead of the oppressed” and insisted that such policy does ‘not represent the will of the North American people. He also stated that lately the Department of State is becoming “more aggresive in the defense of democracy and against tiranny in this hemisphere.” He added this does not signify that “we are going to intervene, but that we will proceed to reaf- firm our moral guidance.” Criticizing the attitude of the government, in regard to General Arturo Espaillat, whose name has been linked with the misterious disappearance in the Dominican Republic of the North American pilot Gerald Lester Murphy, Port- er said: “We should have treated a certain dictator with severity and firmness, instead of contemporiz- ing with him.” Porter said also that, at the be- ginning of Murphy’s case, the De- partment of State, as well as ‘he Federal Bureau of Investigation! (FBI) asked him to “soften up the investigation,” because it could en- danger the Hemisphere’s solidarity, New Colombian Hotel In historic Santa Marta,. pictu- resque Colombian Caribbean port, a. new hotel has opened. The Sa- maca, with 90 air-conditioned rooms, a supper club, casino, and private beach. Only 25 minutes by air from Barranquilla, a stop on Pan American World Airways’ South American flights, Santa Mar- ta is the oldest city in South America. It was founded by the Spaniards in 1525, business and Murphy’s reputation. The legislator said later his in- vestigation has discovered “a trail of blood that goes straight to Tru- jillo’s Palace.” During his speech, Porter men- tioned a supposed agent of Trujillo who is a U. S. citizen and resident in New Orleans, who he said, was busy engaged in his activities in San Juan a short while ago. Commenting on the democratic development of Puerto Rico, Port- er said that “the: communists ig- nore all human rights in their sup- posed interest in making life more plentiful for the oppressed.” “Puerto Rico has shown its faith in the democratic process” he said, and added that Puerto Rico is proof that gentle dictatorships are not the answer to the Latin Ame- rican stability problem. Porter declared, upon his ar- rival here, that the main purpose of his visit is to continue the cri- ticism campaign to the present United States policy in regard to the Latin American dictators and to continue his investigations in the case of his countryman flyer Gerald Murphy. The legislator laughed at the af- firmation made by Arturo Espai- llat, Secretary of State without port-folio of the Dominican Repub- lic that, while he was Dominican Consul General in New York, he offered to forfeit his diplomatic immunity to depose in the case of desis Galindez. “I know that the U. S. Govern- ment — he said — has a good case against Espaillat.” Referring to the report that the Dominican Republic hotels only have 20 per cent of their rooms occupied by guests, presumed con- secuence of the unfavorable publi- city caused by the Galindez and Murphy cases, Porter, smiling, said: “We do not send the “Marine Corps,” anymore. What we do now is not to send tourists.” The Congressman will give two Conferences and return to Wash- ington after. SDAILY Member Inter American Press Associc¢¢ion e For Liberty, Culture and Hemispheric Solidarity {| NUMBER 276 Cuban Rebel Leader Seen Getting Groceries ina Town of Oriente Province México Upholds Press Freedom President Ruiz Cortines Says. MEXICO, June 8 (UP)— Presi- dent Adolfo Ruiz Cortines said last night that México upholds “the inalterable conviction of maintain- ing freedom of the press.” The Chief Executive spoke dur- ing a dinner in a local restaurant before some 200 newspaper publish- ers and editors, journalists, minis- ters of the Government and mem- bers of the diplomatic corps, in commemoration of “Freedom of the Press Day.” “Life can never be dignified — the President said — without be- ing free and responsible of the obligations toward others and with- out subordination of individual in- terests to the supreme interest of the nation.” Emigdio Maraboto, head of a newspaper chain, made a speech in the name of the Mexican press, in which he said that “celebration of Freedom of the Press Day seems to us now more justified than ever.” Maraboto said that “as a result of events in other Latin American countries, freedom of the press is reconquering lost ground and ex- tending little by little and every- where its democratic mission, and added: “We have seen in Argentina, where dictator Perén had gagged the press to the extreme of con- fiseating all papers which dared to criticise his regime, to return to the life of freedom of expres- sion when the dictator was over- thrown. The same thing has hap- pened in Colombia with the oust- ing of the dictator, General Gusta- vo Rojas Pinilla.” U. S. Firm to Invest Four Hundred Million in Latin America MEXICO, June 8 (UP)— Sub- sidiaries of the American and For- eign Power in twelve Latin Ameri- can countries have started invest- ment of 400 million dollars for ex- pansion of their installations. The announcement was made by Myron G. Reed, Vice President of American and Foreign Power Com- pany, during the last working se- sion of a conference started a week ago with the attendance of 75 en- gineers. delegates of 12 countries, meeting here under the auspices of the company. Reed declared that the enormous investment “already underway”, will be reinforced py 400 million dollars more “if conditions are favorable.” < He added that during this year great improvements are planned for México, South amd Central Accompanied by His Brother Rudl He Buys Great Quantities of Food Grocer Declares Castro Ordered, While at his Store, the Execution of «a Man HAVANA, June 8 (Special to THE AMERICAS DAILY) — Rebel leader Fidel Castro was seen in Pinar Quemado, Bayamo, accom- panied by his brother Raul, accord- ing to reports received from that zone where it is said he visited Juan Corria’s store to buy a great quantity of food, being photo- graphed carrying in his arms the grocer’s grandson. Corria said that Castro ordered, while at his store, the execution of a man named N&poles* for motives unknown to him. It was also said that rebel troops have been seen in the Vi- gia Zone. Pinar Quemado is one of the places considered of great im- portance in the military operations and it is affirmed has been the target of a severe aerial, bombing, Army Headquarters issued a com- muniqué saying that communica- tion was established with the Ba- yamo Rural Guard Squadron, ver- ifying that news sent by corres- pondents im that city, stating that an encounter between forces of the army and the rebels had taken place, were not true. The AP and correspondents messages from that city had previously stated that at a place known as Cafa Brava (bam- boo), near the Bueycito mine, in Bayamo, an skirmish took place with casualties in both sides and that troop movements as well as the sending of medical supplies in that direction had been observed. It was also-reported that more than 5,000 farmers have been evacuated from Sierra Maestra and that Fidel Cas- tro Forces are calculated between 150 and 200 men armed with M-1 machine guns and grenades, many of which they took from the Uvero Army. post, when they attacked it, It is. added that the Army an- nounced to have caused casualties, believed by am aerial attack, to the rebels; but after that there were no more news regarding new combats. Finally it said that the rebels persecution is difficult, as the Army has to march taking pre- cautions against ambushes. From Santiago it was reported that United States Consul, Oscar Guerra, was arrested and taken to headquarters; but later released with apologies. Two Havana newspapermen, try- ing to reach the operations zone, to report to ome of the capital’s magazines,. were. intercepted by. the army. and turned back, one. of them a photographer, stating that, while he talked to authorities in a Bayamo’s bar, he lost his camera. In Manzanillo, it was said, that cor- respondent Orlando Iturruaga was « arrested and beaten by Police Sar- gent Carlos Ochoa when trying to send a telegram reporting on the. farmers evacuated from Sierra Maestra. A brother of the news- man attacked the sargent with an iron rod and then fled. MATTHEWS IN ORIENTE New York Times editorialist, Herbert Matthews, continues visit- ing different places in the region and already held an interview with Archbishop Mons, Pérez Serantes, He.said he will remain several days in Santiago to welcome anyone who wants to give him informa- tion about the Cuban situation, so as to pass it on to the readers of his newspaper. Eduardo Santes Thanks World Press us “El Tiempo” Reappears in Bogota The Great Newspaper to “Serve in the + Reconstruction of a Free Colombia” BOGOTA, June 8 (UP)— Eduardo Santos, editor of “El Tiempo,” says in an editorial today that his news- paper has the only purpose. of “serving in the reconstruction of the Fatherland, its dignification, its aggrandizement, and to be al- ways faithful to the liberal ideals which constitute the reason for its being.” Santos indicates “El Tiempo” will not submit any claims for -dam- ages suffered during the closing de- creed by General Gustavo Rojas Pinilla in August, 1955. The pa- per reappears when liberties reborn in Colombia and “every- where the work of the tyranny which caused so much harm is crumbling.” ° : The editorial says that “El Tiem- po” resisted the supreme test as it wanted to do it: “standing up, with faith and dignity” and announces America, that it will support the Civilian Bipartisan Front. - HEMISPHERIC EVENTS ‘ ‘Latin American News in Brief ARGENTINE PRODIGY CORDOBA, Argentina (UP) — An 18-year-old prodigy, both of whose parents are physicians, re- ceived his M. D. degree from the University here today. Dr. Arturo Suarez Navarro fin- ished his primary schooling when he was 9, received his high-school diploma at 13, and plunged at once into pre-medical studies. He has a scholarship for advane- ed cardiology at the University of Buenos Aires, % URUGUAYANS AGAINST RED CHINA PACT MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (UP)— Opposition members of the Board of the Bank of the Republic block- ed approval of a $500,000 annual trade agreement with Red China by insisting that it be approved by_ congress, Signing of the treaty was post- ly praising Mafiach’s literary fig- ure. The latter, in a few words, expressed gratefulness for the at- tentions he has received in all Spain, poned. The agreement provides for a minimum exchange of $250,000 worth of goods each way. Addi- tional Uruguayan products desired by the Communists of China could be purchased with British, Swiss or Dutch currency, STRIKE AGAINST U. 8. FIRM IN ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES (UP)—_ The American-owned Ansec Power Company said strikes called against its branches in 11 Argentine pro- vincial communities have been set- tled by increases in local power or transit rates, Strikes against the company con- tinue or are pending in some 77 cities, towns and villages whose councils have refused to raise rates. Ansec, which lost money at a rate of $100,000 a month during the first four months of 1957, an- nounced recently that it could not afford to pay an additional $110,- 000 monthly in wage increases un- less it could raise rate= PRIVATE INVESTMENT MEXICO CITY (UP)— Private investment in México’s economy amounted to $7248 million in 19- 56, an increase of $116.8 million over the previous year, the semi-of- ficial Nacional Financiera Agency reported today. Private investment accounted for almost two - hirds of total 1956 investments amounting to about $1.1 billion. RUINS DISCOVERED MERIDA, México (UP)— The recently discovered -ruins of Szi- bilchaltun’ may have been the home of the largest Mayan popu- lation on the Yucatan Peninsula, Dr.. Edward W. Andrews, of Tu- lane University, said: Andrews said the ruins, uncover- ed about nine miles from Mérida, contain remains of several import- ant temples and large buildings and a large number of dwellings. He estimated that Szibilchaltun flourished several centuries before the Christian Era DEMAND RESIGNATION LA PAZ, Bolivia (UP)— The Federal Police demanded that Col. Claudio Sanrom4n resign as chief of the Government's Palitical Con- trol Department ar “be orepared to face the consequences.” A police communique charged that Sanroman ordered “illegal, ar- bitrary raids” on the homes of lead- ers of the federal force, Sanromén denied the charges. Unconfirmed reports said Inte- tior Minister Roberto Méndez Te- jada, whose department is respon- sible for police activities in Bolivia, has resigned as a result of the friction between Sanromén and his subordinates, ARGENTINE CONVENTION ior Minister Carlos Alconadas said the constitutional convention elect- ed here July 28 will be strictly limited as to the subjects it may aa and the time at te dispos- are). BUENOS AIRES (UP)— Inter.) Santos then praises Alberto Lle- ras Camargo, leader of the Front, and Guillermo Leén Valencia, can- didate for the Presidency of th Republic. es The editorial also thanks the press of Latin America, the United States and. Europe, which condem- ned the closing decree, saying that for such defense “El Tiempo” is very much obligated.” Thanked in particular are the attitude of “The New York Times” and the Inter American Press Association. HAD NOT PUBLISHED SINCE AUGUST, 1955 “El. Tiempo” reappeared today, after one year and ten months. of suspension under a decree of the Government of Gen. Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, with all-the services which made it through its 46 years of existence the first newspaper of Colombia. “El Tiempo” published its last edition on August 3, 1955, and the following day, Lucio Pa- bén Nufiez, then Government Min- ister, announced its closing, © ~ In February 1956, the editors of ‘El. Tiempo”. decided to publish “Intermedio,” which printed yes- terday its last edition. It was a substitute for the closed paper and had to face different measures of repression imposed by the Rojas Pinilla Government. .“Intermedio” revealed in its last edition that it was about to suspend publication, since the Government did not allow it free importation of newsprift, while it enforced striet censorship measures. ‘The reappearance of “EI Tiem- pe” t one more step im the re- -turn to freedom of press im the country, “B. Sig”, conservative newspaper founded by ex President Laureano Gémez, reappeared one day after the Military Junta Goy- ernment took power. “El Siglo” has been suspended since Rojas Pini- lla took power . . The only one of the nt newspapers left to reappear is “El Espectador” of Bogota, which is publishing another. evening paper under the name “El Independien. te’’ Gabriel Cano, editor of “E! Espectador” announced his news. paper will reappear on August ’7, 1958, when, according to the pro mises of the Military Junta, a new President of the Republic, elected by the people will be