Diario las Américas Newspaper, March 25, 1958, Page 10

Inter - American News fer English - Speaking people | 5 Cents—Outside Metropolit @ A SAN ROMAN President FRANCISCO AGUIRRE Vice President and Publisher uc. Ww Vice SMITR 8 SMITB President Vice President HORACIO AGUIRRE: EE Vice’ President Editor and Manager Antonio Ruiz Managing Fditor Publisheo daily except Monaay — Entered as second class matver at the Post Office of Miami Springs fla. op February § 1956 EDITORIAL IAPA’S FREEDOM OF PRESS COMMITTEE AND THE CASE OF CUBA In accordance to the bylaws of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA), one of the most important com- mittees of’ the outstanding organization, that on press freedom, is meeiing now at the Colombian capital, to study and discuss the report to be submitted later to the IAPA’s Board of Directors: meeting in Jamaica. The committee is formed by outstanding figures of journalism in America, and was scheduled to be presided by the indefatigable defender of free expression of thought in the continent, Jules Dubois, who, because of his demo- eratic convictions and for reasons inherent to his condi- tion of representative for Latin America of the world- known newspaper Chicago Tribune, is widely familiarized with the problems regarding Western Hemisphere. main in Havana to observe freedom of the press in the Dubois, however, decided to re- the situation there, and the meeting is presided by the Vice Chairman of the commit- tee, Juan Valmaggia, Assistant Editor of “La Nacién” of Buenos Aires. Because it is on the agenda, and because it is of special interest at this moment, the most interesting among the matters to be discussed by the committee is the censor- ship imposed to the press by Once more, IAPA has to with the democratic destiny mentioned case. the Cuban Government. face a situation incompatible of America, as is the above With its traditional sense of ideological responsibility, the Inter American Press Association, with the support of all its members, will make all possible ef- forts to defend the right of the Cuban people and of news- papermen of that country to enjoy freedom of the press. : By the nature of its functions, the committee which is working today in the democratic atmosphere of a liberated Colombia, is the one which attracts greatest international ‘public attention. IAPA, in the field of defense of freedom of the press, is realizing, without doubt, a highly republican mission, the only one which corresponds to it in political matters. Outside the field of press freedom, IAPA main- tains, for reasons of its own characteristics, and because its rules strictly provide it, complete neutrality in every- thing of interest to political partisanship. THE AMERICAS DAILY expresses sincere wishes that the committee wins now, as on former occasions, new moral victories that, sooner or later, will be felt in the noble field of re-establishment of freedom. Ne TE x & * Latin American Finance and Trade News Reports Mineral Exporis Make Impact In the Economy of Guatemala GUATEMALA — Guatemala’s young but vibrant mining industry is hitting pay dirt. The export of 59,844 tons of zinc and lead, mined from the rich province of Huehue- tenango, in the past nine months have brought into the country some $3 million. Reports of min- erologists in this province indic- fate that minerals and ores may well occupy a prominent, if not the leading, place among indus- tries in Guatemala. The _ signifi- cance of these initial findings is the fact that Guatemala, until now, has depended upon its agri- cultural exports for its livelihood with poor crops and market condi- tions making deep impressions in its economy. The probability that additional diversification of exports may be in the offing shortly is a good omen for the economic and political growth and stability of the country. MORE AMERICAN COMPANIES ACTIVE IN GUATEMALA American private industry con- tinued its important role in the economic life of Guatemala. In re- cent weeks, Cyanamid Inter Ameri ean Corporation of Delaware — subsidiary of American Cyanamid initiated manufacturing and sales operations in Guatemala and the Ford Motor Company began a nation wibesales markating ad yertising campaing, verifying the belief that the economic growth and financial health of the nation will permit public purchases of eomparatively expensive consum- er goods. Also extending its ope- rations in Guatemala was the Park- er Pen Company, as a number of key company executives visited Guatemala to study the potential of the market and to strengthen its tocal sales representation. Mean- while, a group of leading poultry farmers and marketers from Flori- da toured the farms of their Gua- temalan counterparts, exchanging growing and breeding problemms and methods. GUATEMALA TO HAVE CENTRAL TELEPHONE EXCHANGE A new, automatic central tele- lone exchange will start operat- im Guatemala City in October, marking the first such system to be completed in Central Ameri- ca and the third in all of Latin America. The central exchange, to cost $2 million, will have a capa- city of 20,000 telephones and will be operative in five major dis- tricts of the Capital city. U.S. IMPORTS FROM ARGENTINA GAIN WASHINGTON. (UP). — ‘Com- merce Department statistics releas- ed today showed that United States imports from Argentina in December gained over November, but the annual 1957 returns reveal- ed. A heavy surplus of United | States sales to Argentina over pur- |chases from that republic. United States imports in Decem- ber were valued at $10,618,000 compared with $7,838,000 in No- vember, and the 12 months total | was $129,845,000. United States exports to Argen- tina in 12 months of 1957 were $281,848,000. The figures are sub- ject to later revisions. POWER STRIKE MAY BE AVOIDED IN MEXICO MEXICO CITY. (UP). — Acting Labor Secretary Salomén Gonzé- jlez Blanco said today there is a good chance that an agreement will be reached between the Me- xican Light and Power Company and workers before the strike dead: line set for April 10. * The Electrical Workers Union threatened a few days ago to shut off Mexico’s power unless demands for a new contract are met. Uion demands included a 30 per cent wage boost, a 40-hour week, paid expenses for all vacations, A savings account for retired per- sonnel and a million-dollar fund to build houses for employees. NEW AIR SERVICE MEXICO CITY. (UP).—Eduar- do Ampudia, Vice-President of Aeronaves de México, announced that the firm’s one million dollar radioteletype system is in opera- tion, linking México City, points of the Republic, New Orleans and New York. The network is designed to give increased reservation service to Aeronaves passengers. The firm maintains non-stop Bristol Britta- nia 302 flights between New York and this capital, tan. area, 10 cents. WASHINGTON, March 24. (UP) The Sugar Growers Association | of Puerto Rico denounced that the | proposed tariff for the sugar will} affect high grade sugar trade | causing great losses to the island | industry. Dudley Smith, vice-President of the Association, in a statement presented to the Tariff Commis-| sion maintains that the proposed) revisions “might establish two} specific types of tariffs, with pre- ferential rates for Cuba on all} refined sugar”. This Commission is now study-} ing ways to modernize and sim- ‘plify ‘tariff norms originated through the years by the recipro- cal trade agreements. The Association’s objections are Know thy Neighbor By ANTONIO RUIZ MEXICO — In the year 1530, Nufio de Guzman, one of the trust- ed lieutenants of Hernan Cortés, was sent to subdue the rebelious INDIAS OF THE Kingdom of New Galicia, and he successfully fought his way into that rich virgin ter- titory, where he established an outpost. After peace had been re- stored, the settlement grew and was given the name of Guadalaja- ra by Captain Juan de Ojnate, in honor of his commander Nuno de Guzman, who was born in the Spa- nish city of that name. The city subsequently became the capital of New Galicia and in 1560, by decree, became the Epis- | copal seat of Western México. Not- ed as the center of early reform movements, as well as for the lib- erl policies of its rulers, the city grew slowly but steadily, becom- ing with time one of the most im- portant communities of the Repub- lie. Today Guadalajara is the second largest city in México, famous throughout the land because of its industries, its fine pottery and, above all, because of its traditions and great culture. It is the seat of a University, has a splendid mu- seum housing colonial arts and numerous. churches containing masterpieces such as a genuine Mu- rillo depicting the Asumption of the Virgin Mary. José Clemente Orozco, outstanding Mexican mur- alist, executed some of his finest murals here, decorating the walls of the University and Orphanage with his powerful paintings. Enjoying an unexcelled year round climate, the citizens of Gua- dalajara pursue their daily tasks with serenity, combined with thoroughness, which characteri- zes the real tempo of life in all of México. In Guadalajara, when the day’s work has been done, folks from all walks of life dedicate themselves to simple and whole- some pleasures. Music may then |be heard within the flower-filled patios and corridors, while wander- ing troubadours, better known as “Mariachis,” play before groups gathered together for refresh- ments under the “Portales de Tla- juepaque.” i sunday afternoon and holidays are given over. to excursions to nearby picturesque Chapala, to watch feats of horsemanship and rodeos, wherever they can be | staged. Life is colorful and inter- esting in Guadalajara. Deeply re- | ligious, the city celebrates all re- ligious holidays with great pomp and ceremony, but especially on October 4, when the statue of the greatly venerated | * Virgin of Zapopan is taken from her church to visit other churches, and then returned amidst much festivity. j Nature endowed the surrounding land with a special kind of clay discovered at an early date to be of excellent quality for the manu- facture of clay figures and all kinds of pottery. Maintaining the traditions of the early founders, the descendants of 16th. century artisans today produce in work- shops some of the most beautiful clay figures and pottery of the Republic. é Tlaquepaque, a suburb easily reached is the center of this in- dustry, and there the artisans may be seen at work, baking and de- corating their wares with native stylizations and exquisite, original and colorful designs. Truly colon- ial in its general aspect, the city nevertheless has not lagged be- hind in modern improvements. Ci- vie minded administrations have widened some of the main streets, beautifuied others, but have kept intact the magnificent colonial structures and historic monuments. Spanish Version Page 3 Sugar Tariff Revis Would Harm Puerto Rico Industry Leaders State For a better understanding between the Americas : MIAMI SPRINGS, FLA., TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1958 ion directed to a serie of “alternate” tariff proposals, in which, accord- ing to the growers, the tariff will be based on ‘a fixed “quality”. Presently, the tariff rate is deter- mined by the analysis in the Cus- tom House office. The declaration follows: “The fact that the analysis of the Puerto Rican sugar reveals a higher quality than unrefined Cuban sugar, is completely ac- knowledged and accepted in cur- rent trade between salesman and} buyer”. The alternating plan, he adds, will make the Puerto Rican indus- try “to loose its bonus” as a su- perior quality sugar. He turther says that with the bulk’ shipments development “this matter will slowly get worse”. Some Association’s spokesmen refused to figure out the losses for the Puerto Rican industry if the plan is approved. They said, that in ‘the long run’} the loss will be “considerable”. Smith declared also that other groups of the commercialization of the industry of U.S. raw sugar will be affected by the plan. The declaration says that if the Government could save some mon- ey disregarding the sugar ship- ments analysis, the proposed plan would destroy the historic system of the industry of maintaining re- cords. The plan, he says, “does not} meet the tendencies and changes of the sugar industry”, The proposed tariff rate for the Cuban sugar would be set in a lit-| tle over half a cent per pound of refined sugar. For sugar not sub- mitted’ to greater refining it would be two tenths of a cent more. These rates would be ap- plied to “pollarization” fluctuat- ing between 92 and 99 degrees. Now the tariff runs from a lit- tles less than half a cent for 92 degrees to a little over half a cent for 99 degrees. ine String Quartet to Present Works of Latin Americans WASHINGTON, D. C. (PAU) — The Washington String Quartet with Harry Houdeshel, flutist, and pianist Harry McClure, will pre- sent works by Alberto Ginastera, Kurt Roger and Carlos Botto in a concert at the Pan American Union Wednesday, March 26, .at 9:00 P. M. The quartet includes Charles Treger, first violin; Hyman Shul- man, second violin; Gerald Meier viola; and Paul de Bourg, cello. Alberto Ginastera of Buenos Aires is probably the most promi- nent Latin American composer of his generation. He is director of the Conservatory of Music in La Plata. His “Impresiones de la Puna,” with which the Washing ton Quartet will open the concert, is his earliest published work, com- posed in 1934, HEMISPHERIC EVENTS Latin American News in Brief ARGENTINE AIR LINE MAY GET NEW ROUTE WASHINGON. (UP).—Howard Boros, advisor for the Civil Aero- nautic Board, recommended au- thorization for the Argentine Air Transport Co. “Aerolineas INI & Co”, to open a service between Buenos Aires and Miami, stopping at Santiago and Antofagasta, Chi- le, Lima, Guayaquil and Panama. Boros said that “in mutual in- terest”, the air line must be given the authorization, and emphasi- zed that U.S. and Argentina have no bilateral air transportation agreement. Supervisor of the Board, D, Mo- ran, presiding the meeting, told United Press that he will probably | make a favorable recommendation | to the five members of the Board, next week, NEW STRIKE THREAT IN ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES. (UP). — The threat of a new Bank employes strike appeared when their Syndi- cate, the Bank Workers Associ tion, ment denouncing some Banks and published’ a strong state- ‘Chinese Reds in ‘Campaign fo Win Latin America; Atfack the U. 5. TOKIO, ‘Mar. 24. (UP).—Chinese a vigorous campaign to win sup- port from Latin America, expres- ed today new interest in the “po- pular movements” and other La- tin American events, “TA ‘KUNG PAO” one of the leading newspapers of Red China reported that “a new situation in the Latin American popular mo- vements for democracy and inde- pendence has developed in the last two years”. -Those: movements, the paper says, have developd “together with increasing power in the so- cialist (communist) field and the resurgence of the national inde- pendence movement im the Asia- Africa region”. These comments, published in the editorial page, followed ano- ther article in the same Paper, in which it attacks the President of Cuba, Fulgencio Batista, and “U.S. imperialsm in Latin Ameri- ea”, The article ‘on the “new situa- tion” reviews what it calls the “in- creasing popular movement of re- sistence in the Latin American states”, It mentions “the overthrow of dictators in Peru, Nicaragua, Gua- temala, Venezuela and Colombia” and affirms that “in Cuba the regime of dictator Batista is shaking”, “Those dictators — it adds — | were placed there by imperialists local coups or armed interven- tion”. “Their overthrow shows the ar- dent desire of the people to put an end to control by the United States and to achieve democrac and progress. “Although U.S. imperialists con- tinue keeping an sphere of in- fluence in the economic interests of those countries, the struggle of the people cannot but influence positively the political situation of those nations”, It continues saying that in the economic field the situation “has been getting worse as a consequen- the United States”, as it has hap- pened in such countries as “Ar- gentina, Uruguay, Colombia, Boli- via, Pert, and Paraguay”. Austrian-born Kurt George Rog- er, now a citizen of the United States, taught theory at the Vienna Conservatory of Music for 15 years before coming to this country in 1940, His “Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 44,” composed in 1944, will receive its first performance anywhere at the Pan American Union concert. Carlos Botto is a Chilean pro- | duct of the National Conservatory in Santiago and a Guggenheim fel- lowship award winner of 1956. His “String Quartet,” a prize-winning composition in Chile, will be play- ed for the first time in the United communists, in what may beconie | from the United States through} Batista | Batista’s Scissors Cannot Stop Talk, the ‘Times’ States NEW YORK, March 24 (UP)— Under the title “Batista’s Scissors” the New York Times publishes to- day an editorial, which says: “President Batista of Cuba, like other dictators past, present and to come, is following the theory that what he can keep his subjects from hearing about doesn’t hap- pen. A good deal of news gets out of Cuba, but he is seeing to it, as well as he can, that not much gets back in, His censors are passing judgment on American publica- tions, including this one, and re- ,quiring news dealers to clip out offending passages — such as no doubt, this -editorial. Meanwhile, Havana is full of American tourists who are reported to enjoy the prevailing excitement, except when the shooting comes too close, in which case they desire, as The Associated Press puts it, “to get aboard the fastest plane for some- where else.” One wonders if Presi- dent Batista will think up some way of censoring the conversation of these happy-go-lucky visitors. “In any case, Sefior Batista will not prevent the citizens of Cuba from finding out what we in this And the rumors that leak through in spite of the censors’ scissors and all the foolish paraphernalia of suppression, may be even spi- cier than the truth.” MAN IN CAR INJURED BY LOW-FLIYING AIRPLANE RIO DE JANEIRO (UP)— A startled driver was injured near here when a low-flying plane ran into his ear on the Lotoraneao Highway. Carlos Mango Batista was hurt when the tip of the plane’s propel- ler slicned through the roof of his car and broke off. Juarez Mendon- ca, pilot of the plane, managed to ce of the policy of plundering of| land it safely at a nearby air base. -Mendonea told authorities he did not see Mangos car until too late because he was ::distracted by a country think of him and his ways. | THE AMERICAS DAILY OFFERS AMNESTY HAVANA (UP)— Cuban Presi- dent Fulgencio Batista warned Sunday he will take whatever mea- sures are necessary to counter a rebel threat of “total war” after the end of next week, Batista called a news conference in the Columbia Army Camp to denounce last week’s ultimatum by rebel leader Fidel Castr as “ar- rogant.” In a manifesto last Monday Cas- tro called on all Cubans to stop paying taxes after April 1, He gave the Cuban armed forces until April 5 to lay down their arms or be con- sidered “traitors.” He said judges and civil officials must resign im- mediately if they warited to keep their jobs after he took over. . Batista said this “so-called rebel ultimatum is not the first” the re- bels have made to his government. BATISTA said his government is willing to grant a general am- nesty to its opponents prior to the general elections he has post- poned until November. But he said he would do this “only if the op- position shows good faith.” The opposition must “lay down its arms and renounce its bloody plans” before an amnesty will be granted, the president said. * He said he opposes “foreign in- tervention in the domestic affairs of Cuba” but would welcome sup- ervision of the elections by the United Nations or the Organiza: tion of American States “if the| opposition so asks.” Luis Conte Aguero, brother of the government’s candidate for president in the elections, went into self-exile in Venezuela last weekend because of rebel threats against his ‘life. Conte Aguero, who has been the radio “voice” for the opposition Cuban People’s Party, told United Press he saw “no hope” for the future of his country. Victor Pedroso, Havana banker and member of the ‘unsuccessful mediation commission appointed by the Roman Catholic Church, preceded Conte Aguero into self- exile. Rebel leaders had denoune- ed both men as “tools of Batis- ta,” contending their peace ef- forts were a “cover for govern- ment machinations to defraud the People,” PRIO ACCUSES U. S. OF NEGLIGENCE motorcyclist.” BUENOS AIRES. (UP). — An old controversy over state versus private exploitation of Argentina’s oil industry is boiling again here after two cabinet ministers resign- ed last week from President Pe- dro E. Aramburu’s Government. Carlos Alconada, Interior Minis- States at the Wednesday concert. Insurance Companies that refuse to re-employ the employes dis- missed during the 50 days strike. |The union adds it will keep in |permanent session to observe the | situation in order to take the res- pective steps. Meanwhile, Stock Exchange au- thorities trust to renew their ac- | tivities Monday. The Stock Ex change is closed since Feb. 3 as |their Banking facilities remained inactive during the strike. TOURIST INSPECTION MEXICO CITY. (UP). — The National Tourist Bureau announc- ed that its agents are making their |periodie inspections of tourist |areas this week to insure that ho- tels and restaurants are comply- ing with the official prices fixed by ‘the Bureau, HEMISPHERE REDS ACTIVE IN MEXICO MEXICO CITY. (UP).—Brazilian Adimiral Carlos Penna Botta charged that México is the “head- quarters” ‘for a communist “gen- \eral offensive” against Latin America, Speaking before and organiza- ‘|about half a million communists. ter, and Abdel Salas, Education first World Anti-Communist Con- gress to be held in Europe later this year, Penna Botta “orders” for red activities in Central and South America come through the Soviet Embassy here. He said Uruguay is the “cen- ter” from, which “all economic aid for carrying out Marxist acti- vities” in Latin America comes. The admiral, who is president of the Inter-American Confedera- tion for the Defense of the Conti- nent, said that in Brazil there are They are able to put out “propa- ganda” in about 40 Brazilian news- papers, he added. In México, he said the Russian Embassy “relays the orders of in- ternational communism through- out the continent”. FLOATING GARDERNS TO GET FACE-LIFTING MEXICO CITY. (UP). — Méxi- co’s touristically famous Floating Gardens of Xochimilco are due for a, technological facelifting. The Department of the Federal District announced it will invest $800,000 in a plant to treat the - Member Inter American Press Association @ Por Liberty, Culture and Hemispheric Solidarity NUMBER 221 Warns he Will Take any Measures to Counter a Rebel Threat of “Total War’ BEFORE ELECTIONS IF OPPOSITION SHOWS ‘GOOD FAITH’ Carlos Prio Socorras, declared that the opposition leaders to Presi- dent Fulgencio. Batista, were not able to-unite, “but that everybody is fighting for a common’ cause’. Prio also declared that United States “had been negligent” with reference to the Cuban situation. “IT signed two military agree- ments with U.S., which now are being used against the Cuban peo- ple. One of the treaties provides delivery of arms to Cuba, to be used in ease of an attack from abroad, The other authorizes the U. S. to send a military mission to Cuba”, he said. “The arms coming from U. §. are being used by the Cuban go- vernment to fight the Cuban peo- ple, and the U.S. military mission is advising the Cuban army how to fight Fidel Castrd (rebel leader) and his troops. - “Acording to the treaty, the mi-, litary mission must be called up to U.S. in case of a civil war as it is going on now in Cuba. “But nothing has been done”. ARGENTINE PILOTS 10 TRY FOR ENDURANCE AIR RECORD BUENOS AIRES. (UP)—An air- plane will leave today from this City’s airport with a crew ready to stay in the air for one month without flying to any other place. Pilots Aldo Comi and Alfredo Vessani, after a long preparation, will try to beat the record of space stay for 1,124 hours which is now in the hands of the Americans. Both of them will stay all the time in their plane, which will be fueled in the air during all the time they are in the space. MEXICAN TEACHERS GRANTED OAS-UNESCO SCHOLARSHIPS MEXICO. (UP)—The Organiza- tion of American States and UNES- CO, have awarded three scholar- ships to Mexican teachers to specia- lize. as rural teachers and in the administration of supervision of services in rural education in the Inter American Center of Rural Education in Rubio, Venezuela, Teachers Temistocles Pajaro Gu- tiérrez, Irene Barriga Ruiz and Ma- ria Georgina San Martin Hernan- Here, in Miami, ex-President Minister resigned in protest a- gainst the Government’s failure to define its official position on the oil question publicly. The cabinet dispute started two weeks ago when the Minister of Commerce and Interior, Julio Cue- to Rua, began a one-man campaign calling for a change in Argentina’s a small dredge to deepen all the canals to a depth of from three to six feet. The treatment plant will treat water as it enters Xochimileo from the southern extension of the grand canal of México City, and is due for completion in July. The dredg- ing operation is scheduled to be completed by* November. MEXICANS OPPOSED TO WOMEN 'TRAFFIC COPE MONTERREY, México. (UP).— The endorsement by the City Council of the Traffic Division’s suggestion that women be used to direct traffic here in a move to cut down on the division’s per- sonnel turnover has met with marked opposition. The very serious -“Boletin Fi- nanciero”, México’s financial and commercial. journal — commented “in all sectors, commercial, social and industrial, the council’s ‘move has been censured. If the drivers don’t even respect armed male po- |licemen, how much less are they dez, were selected by the Educa- tion Division of OAS in Mexico. Argentine Officials Divided on the Controversy Over State Oil Control traditional oil policies. All pe- troleum resources belong to and can: be exploited only by the State at present. The Government agen- ey, Yacimientos Petroliferos Fis- cales, handles all petroleum opera- tions. Foreign companies have been kept out. | Cueto Rua asserted that the na- tion must have foreign help, not only to step up production from existing. oil fields but also to find new ones, He warned that Argentina’s fi- nancial position makes the need for such help “urgent and im- mediate”. The prevailing “myths and taboos” against allowing for- eign capital to come in to the country’s. nationalized petroleum industry must be put aside, he added. . Argentina now produces less than half of the oil it consumes. The remainder must be imported. The problem is becoming steadily aggravated by increasing domestic consumption. His emphatic stand on the ques- tion followed announcement of a plan, suggested by the Ambas- sador to the U.S., Mauricio Ya- darola, that. foreign companies be contracted to help increase pe- troleum production, but on terms which would not alter the state’s control of the: oil. Alconada, in a statement to the press, replied by saying Cueto Rua’s recommendations were mere- ly his own opinions and had no official backing. 4 Aramburu, more. than a year ago, first indicated that he favor- ed admitting foreign companies. to Argentina, He made the revela- tion in-an-informal talk with news- men bauot the perils of “exag- gerated nationalism”. His Govern- men about the perils of “exag- days of life, so no definite action on, the matter. is expected. Presi- dent-Elect Arturo Frondizi is sehe going to respect traffic agents of tional meeting preparing for the stagnant waters of the gardens and the feminine sex?” duled to be sworn in May. 1