Diario las Américas Newspaper, January 11, 1958, Page 12

Inter - American News for English - Speaking people enumerate | rae ae Sh 5th YEAR @ 4 3AN ROMAN President FRANCISCO AGUIRRE Vice President and Publisher Antonio Ruiz Managing Fditor c. Vice W. SMITH 2 #01 Vice President Eliseo Riera-Gomez 8. SMITH Vice President RACIO AGUIRRE Editor and Manager President Advt & Cire Mer Published daily except Monday — Entered as second class matter at the Post Office of Miami Sprines fla. op February 8 [950 EDITORIAL SCIENCE AND THE FATE OF HUMANITY The degree of scientific development of the great Powers, in particular the United States and Russia, will be a decisive factor for the fate of humanity. That development requires inmense amounts of mo- ney and, above all, mental maturiiy, capacity of invention, a spirit of research, stimulus for study and for the develop- ment of responsible youth. Unfortunately, that need comes to the world when education has been much ne, glected, as well as the inte- lectual development of the individual; when, as a conse- quence of certain mechanization of culture, and under the protection of great economi ic investments, it has been possible to achieve extraordinary progress, which still is a reflection of the times when there was more concern, although perhaps less monney, for cultural and mental maturity of the people. Now there is a need of persons who make sensational discoveries within limited time, when there is a relative investment on human values, and measuring of civilization, on the solid foundations of ¢ regarding the understanding which basically, should rest ulture. It is urgent, therefore, that world leaders, in particu- lar those in the United States, which aspires to freedom, eng: in a impressive and decisive a find new roads for their inte for the benefit of a humanity ages in giving encouragement manner to all those want to lligence, with a horizon which is much wider than systematic specialization. There must be more moral and physical support for those who in the field of study, no matter what their in- tellectual discipline may be, engage in something new, to lend ideological orientation to the people, or to succeed in research and scientific realizations responding to the needs of our times. It is to be remembered that now, because of this investment of values, high caliber scientists and those who are beginning to make thei i names in these activities, what ever their age or standard, do not have the same stimulus, which is many times exaggerated and at too high a level, than persons outstanding in sports or even in the movies, which reach n and morbid attitudes. If President Eisenhower youth of the country to study the scientific problems which o further than exhibitionism ’s dramatic message to the more and learn how to solve are increasing in humanity is not heeded, it will be very difficult for the democratic nations to find their way out of the present impasse in which they are entangled, KR *® Latin American Finance oe ae and Trade News Reports U. S. Oil Companies; Interested in Plan or Argentine Envoy NEW YORK, Jan. 10. (UP)— The “Journal cf Commerce”, in a report from Washington, says that three U.S. vil companies have expressed interest in the plan of Ambassador Yadarola to speed up the development and exploitation of oil reserves in Argentina. “The companies and the Natio- question whether “financing in such a scale could be conveniently arranged,” the English language weekly said. Like the newspaper La Prensa, the review pointed up the enorm- ous cost of operating the state enterprises, whose expecint oper- ating deficits this year are estim- ated at $200 million. The review then criticized the officially admitted lack of estim- ates on how much capital invest- ment will be required by such en- terprises in the next fiscal year. The frequency with which strue- tural and procedural changes have nal Oi] Monopoly of Argentina— saus the report— would grant con- | tracts for exploration without any) risk for the National Oi] Monopoly | and without Argentina giving up| her property of oil resources. The | companies were classified as “i portant” by Ambassador Mauricio | Yadarola, “The payment of oil exploration | works, according to the program | of Ambassador Yadarola. would be | made by the National Oil Mono-| poly in cash or in oil, and the oil produced by the exploration would be delivered to the gov-' ernment oil organizations”. | The report continues by saying that the Argentine diplomat con-| siders this plan as an aid to his country’s progress,which imports around 50 per cent of their needs in oil. Finally Ambassador- Yadarola says: “The shortage of this pro- duct has been a major obstacle) for the economic progress of Ar-| gentina”. Argentine Govt. Expenses Reaching a Record High BUENOS AIRES (UP)— The authoritative business publication “Review of the River Plate” es- timates Argentine Government ex- penses for the 1957-5 fiscal year at $1,468,800,000 or $282,472,000 | over the officially announced fi. | re. The substantial difference arises from the government’s failure to include in its proposed budget the cost of running such enterprises as the oil monopoly, coal mines, gas, water transport and other facilities operated by the govern- ment. “Probably the main reason why the budget estimates published fail to furnish this information” ist he been made in the preparation of the budget estimates and in the presentation of the national ac- counts in the past decade makes any attempt at chronological com- parison a trying and in the long run fruitless exercise in statistical gymnastics, the review said. Its comment reflected the gen- eral bewilderment in business and financial circles not to mention campaigning politicians in search for ammunitioa for next month’s presidential election. The review concluded that the new form in which the latest bud- get’ estimates were published had rendered more difficult than usual the task of comparing estimates and final results. FALL IN FREIGHT RATES TO SOUTH AMERICA LONDON (UP)— The fall in freight rates over the past year between South America and Eu- rope was underlined today in the annual report of Walter Wagwick, Chairman of the Houlder Line Li- mited. A year ago 170 shillings to 180 shillings per man was obtainable by shipping companies for par- cels of heavy grain from the River Plate to U. S. continent, while today the rate is about 55 shillings to 65 shillings but with little de- mand even at these more or less nominal quotations. In reporting on his company’s business with Argentina, Chairman Warwick said: “A good deal of congestion and delay was ex- perienced in certain River Plate ports during the year under re- view, due mainly to sporadic labor troubles, but it is to be hoped that the strong determined measures taken by the Argentine Govern- ment may prove effective and bring about a more settled and satisfactory state of affairs.” to Avert ne LA PAZ, Jan 10. (UP)— Con |sidering that, above, all, it is ne- ic ry to avoid that disorganized inflation returns to the country, | the government has frozen all) wages ané salaries. This is the second time that the Executive has taken this measure |and political observers estimate that with this step President Siles | | and his Ministers have shown great | jcourage, since they risk their po- Know thy t Neighbo By ANTONIO RUIZ VENEZUELA — Originating in the Parima mountains the Orinoco River flows for 1.500 miles through Northern South America. It flows first to’ the northwest then to the north, forming part of the bounda- ry oetween Venezuela and Colom- bia. It then turns eastward, flow- ing through the Venezuelan plains, and spreads into a great delta as it joins the sea near the island of Trinidad. It is believed that Alonso de} Ojeda, using a map drawn up by} Columbus, was the first white man | to see the great Orinoco Delta. Of the many explorers who tried | to uncover the mysteries of the great river, the best known was Diego de Ordaz, and, most familiar to the United States, Sir Walter Raleigh. Ordz was the first Ero- pean to actually penetrate the Ori- noco country. When he started in 1531 on his expedition in the great river, he had. more or less, an idea of the great difficulties he had. more or less, an idea of the great difficulties would en- counter, since he had been an ex- plorer wich Cortés before. After many difficulties, includ- ing large and small rapids that had to be passed, Ordz reached Carichana, hundreds of miles ups- tream, near the mouth of the Me- ta River, one cf the largest tri- butaries flowing from the East. In that site he and his men rested, replenished their provisions and repaired their boats. There they heard tales of the rich peoples |who lived on the western slopes |of the Andes, and tried to continue their journey up the Orinoco. |The Atures rapids, however, fore- ed them to turn back, and they For a better understending between the Americas Bolivian Govt, Freezes All Salaries and Wages | _ w Inflation This decree to freeze wages and )salaries is necessary, says the gov- | ernment First, to maintain monetary sta- .| bilization; second, in view of the drop in mineral price quotations which has restricted their export; and, third, due to the reduction of quotas on tin on the part of the International Tin Committee, which restricts production increase. It maintains that any increase of salaries without a paralel in- crease in national income would mean the return of inflation and a tremendous increase in the cost of living. A second decree authorizes the “voluntary retirement” of commer- cial and industrial workers, but the companies would give them all social benefits, which is to say a three months severance pay plus a months salary for every year that they had workea for the compa- ny. It is believed that this will allow the companies to get rid of excess personnel, The government promised to open new “work: sources” to ab- sorb the dismissed and retired wor- kers who have voluntarily left in- dustrial or commercial activities. The two decrees have been cri- ticized in many labor sectors and more than one union has threaten- ed to strike. The people in gen- eral, nevertheless, can not forget the venury suifered during the last period of inflation and seem to be in favor of the plans to stabilize prices which have been adopted by: the government. Fifteen Die in Railroad Accident in Argentina BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 10, (UP) —Fifteen dead and 60 wounded were ieft as a result of a railroad accident in the Palermo district, according to’ first reports. The accident occured about one in the morning when a convoy which left Retivo Station left the track as another train which was entering the station collided with the other. One of the cars of the first convoy burned. MIAMI SPRINGS, FLA., SATURDAY, JANUARY, 11, 195 Roy R. Rubottom Luncheon, Jan. 14 The Honorable Roy R. Rubo- |ttom, Assistant Secretary of State \for Latin American Affairs, will speak in this city at a luncheon | sponsored by the International Af- |fairs Department, Miami- Dade Country Chamber of Commerce and the United Nations Associa- tion of Greater Miami. The luncheon will take place on Tuesday, Jan 14, at the Top 0’ the Columbus Hotel, at 12:15 p.m. The topic of the speech of the distinguished diplomat is “Com- munism in Latin America”, and his talk is expected to be of great in- terest to all those interested in U. S. relations with our neighbors to the south. Mr. Rubottom will come here froni Boca Raton, where he will |be the principal speaker at the opening session of the Annual Con- vention of the National Coffee As- sociation, which meets in that Flo- rida city from January 13 to 16. Other speakers at the opening session will be Vito Sa. head of the New York Office of the Brazilian Coffee Institute: Andrés Uribe, of the Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Carlos Cordero D’ Aubuisson, representative of FE- CAME, F Gennardi, Director of Economie Affairs in the Ivory Coast and Fernando Pereira Bastos, Pres- ident of the Coffee Export Bureau of Portugal. John F. McKiernan, President of the National Coffee | Association, will speak on the se- cond day of the convention, WASHINGTON. (UP;— The Un- ited States Commerce Depart- attempted then to go up the Meta, but the dry season had come, and | the river was little more than mud| \in many places | Ordaz returned downstream to! reach the “Province of Meta” by| an overland route, but his plans/| were thwarted by revolt. By his| constant and unnecessary cruelty to the Indians, he had alienated his men, and by his extravagant | claims he had come into conflict | with the Spanish authorities in the island of Cubagua, off the Ven- ezuelan coast. The Mayor of Cuba- ed for Santo Domingo, to have their qzarrel settled by higher au- | thorities. However, they continued to Spain, but Diego de Ordaz died on the way, and rumors _ spread later that he had been poisoned by the mayor. Alonso de Herrera, who had ment reported today that “Cuban business conditions were spotty in November but generally con tinued to improve”. y “However”, they did not meet the Gulf of Paria, determined to | expectations generated by the stea-| dy rise in Cuba’s economy in the earlier months of 1957”, the De- partment said. The revort was published among routine surveys of economic con- ditions in other nations for the in- formation of United States busi- jness men. It appeared in the de- | partmental publication called For- eign Commerce Weekly. gua arrested hint: and the two sail-| The comment continued in part | as follows “Most sales outlets reported in- jereases over November 1956, al- though some lines reported decline. | Construction activity fell off, tou- rism continued to show seasonal |improvement and inbound cargo jremained at high levels. been Ordaz’s camp master, was the ‘next man to defy the dangers of the Orinoco lands. He was highly respected by his men, but hated hardships during the trip, Herre- ra and his men succeeded in reach- | ing the Meta, but again it was/ the dry season and the water was often so low that they were fore: | ed to wade waist-deep in the mud, pushing their boats before them | or to struggle on deep thickets along the banks. Herrera never | knew the outcome of that expedi- tion, for he was killed by a poison- ed arrow, and his men, lacking a a capable leader turned back, Antonio de Berrio, starting from Bogot, made several expeditions to the Orinoco and, finally, start- ing down one of the uppermost streams of the Orinoco System in March, 1590, he came out at the mouth in September, 1591, which was considered “a superb achieve- ment’ In March, 1595, Sir Walter Ra- leigh, attracted by the fantistic story of El Dorado, stormed a town on the island of Trinidad, where he encountered and captur ed Rerrfo, proceeding then with juncture with the Caroni, on which formidable falls blocked their way, After various operations ‘on the mainland, in the course of which Berrio was relased, Raleigh return- ed to England. Spanish Version Page 3, by the Indians. In spite of many | his men up the Orinoco to its| HEMISPHERIC EVENTS BRAZILIAN AIRLINE GETS EXIMBANK LOAN WASHINGTON, Jan. 9. (UP)— The Export-Impsrt Bank announe- ed a grant of $2.100.000 credit to the Brazilian. Aviation company | “Cruzeiro” Do Sul” in order to aid this company to buy four U.S. planes. The President of the bank, Sa- |muel C Waugh, stated that the |“Cruzeiro Do Sul” is the airline which has the largets network of internal service in Brazil. \ He added that the company will use the credit to finance the |purchase of four Convair 440 |planes jointly with the purchase lof the necessary parts, The Convair will make up 25 per cent of the total purchase. The Credit is guaranteed by the Braz- ilian National Development Bank, The Brazijian company will re- turn the money in 20 quarterly payments, Cuban Business Conditions Continue Improving, U. S$. Commerce Dept. Says “There was a lessening of the tensions caused by political uncer- tainties in earlier months. Trav- elors returning from Santiago, Hol guin, Cienfuegos and other interior |points reported that movement in the streets at night was almost ance at movies and other public gathering places on the increase. “Merchandising likewise reflect- }ed a lessening of tension as in- dicated by a general increase in| the sales of new cars and trucks, refrigerators and stoves, television sets, radios and electric appliances. | Sales of heavy machinery and cons- truction equipment fell off and department stores in general re- |ported that sales were not up to those of november, 1956. “A note of optimism appeared as Cuba approached the new sugar grinding season for the 1958 crop”. The report covered numerous other phases of the Cuban econo- my. Drs. Sanfos and Lleras - Take Trip to Rome, Italy PARIS, January 10. (UP)— Dr, Eduardo Santos an his wife, and Dr. Alberto Lileras Camargo, |also accompanied by his wife, left Paris on board an Air France plane for Rome They will-remain for about 10 days in Rome, and will jointly | return to Paris on the 21st of Jan- | wary. s | The Lleras plan to spend some two or three days in London, af- ter which they will leave for Bo- | gota, via Lisbon. CHILE TO SELL OLD WARSHIPS SANTIAGO, ‘Chile (UP)— The Government has asked for congres- sional authorization to sell the 28,- 000 ton battleship “Almirante La- torre” and 15 other over-age war- ships. - Besides the -year-old battle- ship, the group includes two de- fo Speak Here at normal in those cities with attend-} its satellite about $30 millions worth of goods. THE AMERICAS DAILY : Member Inter American Press Association e For Liberty, Culture ond Hemispheric Solidarity NUMBER 159 President Perez Jimenez Appoints New Gabinet in Venezuela, NEW CABINET IN VENEZUELA CARACAS, Jan. 10. (UP)— The new Cabinet of President Marcos Pérez Jiménez is as fol- lows: General Luis Felipe Llovera Paez, Communications Minister as Foreign Minister; José Giaco- ppini Zarraga, Caracas business- man, as Finance Minister; Ge- neral Rémulo Fernandez, ex- head of the Army General Staff, Defense Minister; Vice Admiral Carlos Larrazabal, ex Assistant Co- mmander of the Navy. as Devy- elopment Minister; General Jo- sé Saul Guerrero Rosales, Air Force Assistant Commander, as Communications Minister; Héc- tor Parra Marauez, ex-President of the Supreme Court, and head of the National Electoral Com- mittee Justice Minister; General Oscar Mazei Carta, ex-Defense Minister, as Minister of Public Works; General Néstor Prato, ex-Governor of Zulia State, as Minister of Education; Colonel Luis Sanchez Mogollén, Agricul- ture Minister, and Captain Oscar. Ghersi Gémez, ex-Navy chief, as Governor of the Caracas Federal * District. There were no changes in the Ministries of Labor, Sannitation and Mines. Tinoco Rodil, Dr. Pedro Gutiérrez Alfaro, and Ed- munao Luongo Caballo, respec- tively, remaining in these posts. Venezuelan Businessmen Postpone New York Trip NEW YORK. (UP)— The group of Veriezuelan capitalists who were expected in this city to close the deal of the purchase of the Col- onial Trust Company Bank have postponed their trip from Caracas to New York. The report eirculated in New York banking circles, which at- tribute the postponement to the recent events in Venezuela. Im the group is included Dr. Juan Carmona, Hugo Brillenburg, and Moisés Benacerraf. Salvador Salvatierra, who heads the buyers, had previously reported that he would arrive this comming Sunday. SEVERAL EX-MINIS verts Crisis TERS REPORTED TO HAVE LEFT THE COUNTRY YESTERDAY CARACAS, Jan. 10. (UP)— The formation of a new Cabinet was announced by the Presidential Pa- lace. The announcement said that the new members took their oaths at four in the afternoon in a ceremo- ny heid in Miraflores Palace. The Government earlier today had announced the resignation of the entire cabinet and the Gover- nor of the Caracas Federal Dis- trict to give President Marcos Pu- rez Jiménez a chance to reorganize his regime, A Government communiqué des- cribed the resignations as routine, but the heaviest concentration of troops and tanks since the new year’s day rebellion was thrown around the Presidential Palace. Observers hese speculated the resignations meant Perez Jimé- nez had yielded to military de-| mands for the dismissal of Interior Minister Laureano Vallenilla Lanz and Secret Police Chief Pedro Es- trada. The President conferred with military leaders at the palace last night and into the early hours of the morning All traffic was barred from Ave- nue Urdanetta, passing directly in froni of the Palace, and Palace guards admitted only automobiles carrying military leaders. The announcement came so late that only one ot the six morning newspapers in Caracas, “El Uni- versal”, managed to include a brief announcement on its front page for normal distribution. The others were ‘ielayed several hours prepar- ing extras. There was no immediate an- nouncement of the new cabinet. Shops, offices and factories open- ed normally this morning and com- muter traffic was at its usual level although military cars were evid- ent through the downtown section, DIPLOMATS EXPECT “DRASTIC CHANGES” WASHINGTON, Jan 10, (UP) Informed officials here were ex- pecting “drastic changes” in the Venezuelan Government today following reports of a nightlong crisis that theatened to touch off another revolution. They said it was not yet clear whether President Marcos Pérez days after an armed revolt .staged by part of the Venezuelan Air Force. Officials confirmed reports from Caracas that the cabinet resign. ed at midnight. In diplomatic quar- ters there was speculation that a military cabinet may be appointed later in the day MINISTERS LEAVING The picture in Venezuela appear- ed one of fast moving events in the. wake of reported disturbances in the Navy. There were intense negotiatons this morning involv- ing top military leaders, some ae tually demanding the resignation of the President. Authoritative sources said that |there have been reports of a mid- night revolt among high navy of- |ficials but that this was settled \after talks with government re- presentatives It appeared that the Pérez Jiménez regime was prepar- ed to make considerable conces- sions. There were also authoritative reports that members of the resign- ed cabine:, who had been under sharp criticism fled the country in the early morning. It was reported that the first to leave the country were the ex- Ministers of Interior, Dr. Laureana Vallenilla, and Agriculture, Arman- do Tamayo, and the head of the Se- cret Police, Pedro Estrada. These three had been the objects of strong attacks by civil and mi- litary circles- which were against the government authority. It is understood that other Ca- binet members have also left the country, Bolivian Ambassador to The U. N. Operated on NEW YORK. (UP)— The Bo- livian Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. German Quiroga Gal do, underwent a serious operation, but came out with good results, The operation for a tumor was held in the New York Hospital by Dr. Luis Méndez, a Colombian doctor who has practiced in the U.S. for many years. Dr. Méndez said that the opera- tion, which was completely satisfae- tory lasted for more than an hour, Quiroga had been “very ill” for Jiménez would be able to weather the new political storm only ten more than two weeks before the operation. Argentine Gvt. Mission to buy Goods B. AIRES, (UP) — The 15 man official argentine trade mission leaving next Sunday for Russia and countries will buy The amount represents trade ba- lances owed to Argentina for goods shipped to Russia, Rumania, Hun- | gary, Poland Czechoslovakia, East Germany and Jugoslavia. Items to be sought by the mis- sion include electronic equipment, steel shets, special steels, tinplate, Latin America n News in Brief stroyers, one submarine and 12 smaller units. i Foreign exchange brought by the sale will be devoted to buy mo- dern warships, the Government said. MEXICAN STUDENTS TO FIRE ROCKET SAN LUIS POTOSI, México.— (UP)— Students of the Physics Department of the San Luis Po- tosi State University plan to send a second rocket into space to an altituae of over six miles, it was announced today. They said a rocket was sent aloft Dec 28 to an altitude of close to! six miles. Main purpose of the new rocket, which is. expected to be fired “within the next few weeks”, is to study cosmic radiations and meteorological conditions in the upper atmosphere. MEXICANS TO EXHIBIT ; ART COLLECTION HERE "MEXICO CITY. (UP)— What is believed to be the most com- Plete collection of Mexican art 3 \ , chemicals and raw motion picture film. Argentina als» hopes to secure oil drilling and operating equip- ment and dieset locomotives in a separate deal to acquire capital goods through special financing to be discussed on the spot by the mission. The Argentine group will be headed by Under-Secretary of Com- merce and industry Raul C, On- darts. ever assembled outside of this Rep- ublic will go on exposition next April 17 at the University of Mi- chigan, the National Institute of Fine Arts announced today. The collection containing works from pre-Columbian times) to the present, will be exhibited in eight universities and museums in the United States under auspices of the Mexican Government. GAMBLER IN HAVANA ANGRY AT MR. HOGAN HAVANA. (UP)— New York gambler Jose “Joe Rivers” Silesi says Dist. Atty Frank S. Hogan, who wants to question him about the murder of Albert Anastasia, can “drop dead” for all he cares, Silesi complained bitterly Thurs: day night about the 48-state alarm Hogan broadest asking local U. S. authorities to try and locate him and another gambler, Santo Traffi- eante, who is wlso in Havana. “Hogan’s office knew I was in Worth $30 Million From Red Nations Argentina already has contract- ed to by 600,000 tons of Polish coal and en unstated amount of steel products from Russia against the $30 million balance autstand- ing. However bi-lateral trade treat- ies between Argentina and iron curtain countries provide for “swing” credits of varying sizes —$10 million in the case of Ru- ssia—. Thus, it is probable that total purchases in Eastern Euro- pean countries may even surpass the $30 million figure. Outright purchases will be made by the mission in some, cases, while in others contracts will be signed subject to ratification by the government here. Ondarts said the initiative for the mission’s trip was taken by Ar- gentina and that no invitation was received from any of the countries to be visited, despite reports to the contrary. “We are merely collecting the debtor balances which some of these countries owe Argentina, by buying from them the things we need” he said “Argentina has opened recipro- cal credits with these countries but so far has not used them fully because our way of buying things does not suit the selling practices in vogue in those countries, “We are not going to buy from Eastern Europe what some peo- ple have supposed we have been denied in other quarters. We are simply going to buy what we can with the balances in our favor or with the credit margins allowed us under the treatles” Ondart said. he wanted me to appeer, he could have asked me. ‘I’ would have cooperated will- Cuba a month ago”, the 61-year- old Silesi said in an ‘interview. “If ingly then, but now that he’s given me the blast let him drop dead,’