The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 19, 1953, Page 2

IKE'S ADVISERS ARE _ [Reed Doesn’t Think GOP SPLIT ON WAR BUDGET Lesders To Change On Tax By JACK BELL WASHINGTON # — President Eisenhower’s advisers were re- ported sharply divided today on whether to increase or decrease the 46 billion dollar military pro- gram proposed by former Presi- dent Truman. A responsible official who asked not to be quoted by name told this reporter the matter has been discussed frequently at Cabinet meetings without any agreement among opposing factions. This official said the issue prob- ably will be checked to the Na- tional Security .Council for the opinions of its members, but that in the end Eisenhower himself will have to make the decision which may affect the whole political and fiscal structure of his administra- tion. One segment of the Cabinet is reported insisting that military out- lays must be reduced if Eisen- hower is to carry out his goal of | balancing the budget. Eisenhower reiterated that goal just yesterday, inva speech in which he said the budget must be brought under control before taxes can be cut. Sen. Taft of Ohio, the Republi- can leader, is one of those who has taken the view that military spend- ing must be cut to balance the budget. Taft says only 1% or two can be cut out of civilian portions of the 78% billion dollar Truman spending budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. On the other hand, Eisenhower is said to have been told by one group of advisers that Truman's 46 billion military program won’t give the country the kind of security it needs in the face of Russian atti- tudes, This group has been talking in | in; terms of adding anywhere from 10 to 28 billions to the Truman figure, a move that would bring the country close to all-out pre- paration for war and cut heavily into the civilian economy. Eisenhower has taken no posi- tion on the matter thus far, the official said. As yet, ‘Secretary of Defense Wilson has not offered the Cabinet even any tentative figures on mil- itary spending for the year be- ginning he believes ought to be spent in foreign aid. Sen. Cooper (R-Ky) - proposed, meanwhile, that a special Senate investigation of ammunition sup-! plies be-expanded to check upon the adequacy of the entire defense proqram, Cooper is one of five senators on tha special armed services sub- committee set up to investigate ammunitions shortages reported by Page 2 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Gen James A. Van Fleet, until re- cently Korean field commander. Cooper said the new Republican administration was put in office by people who wanted to be cer- tain that of adequate defenses. It would be négligent and even crim- inal, he added, if the new admin- istration failed to ask Congress for sufficient funds to “assure the na- tion of an adequate and reason- able defense.” Any decision by Fisenhower to increase military outlays materi- ally would reverse the Truman ad- ministration’s stretch-out program, with resulting repercussions on in- dustry. It probably would unbalance the {budget further and delay tax re- ductions — giving the Democrats ammunition for the 1954 congres- sional campaign. Some Democrats apparently have sensed the President’s dilemma and have taken steps to get them- selves on record. In recent speeches, Senators Lyndon Johnson of Texas, the min- ority léader, and Symington (D- Mo), former Air Force secretary, attacked what they called the mil- itary lethargy of the Truman ad- ministration. At the same time, they put the coming decision with the implica- tion that if it is what they call the butter-before-guns approach they will tell the country about it in no uncertain terms. A decision the other way, how- ever, could cause trouble with Taft and such other Republicans as Sen. Bridges of New Hampshire, chair- man of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Bridges said no one has even hinted to him there might be pro- a to step up defense spend- "Ean the talks f have had have dealt with efforts to cut down on previous plans,” he said, OSCARS GIVEN (Continued from Page One) star. Her personal - popularity, among the voters will be hard for @ screen newcomer to overcome. I think Cooper is a shoo-in but I like “The Quiet Man” for the best picture. Longshot spécial is “The Great- est Show on Earth.” Many argue that sentimental Hollywood will honor the first Cecil B. DeMille epic ever to be nominated. Few want to repeat the oversight that let D. W. 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Reed, chairman of the tax-writ- ing House Ways and Means Com- mittee, said it looks more and more as though he will have to resort to a rarely used Special privilege’ and force his proposal to the floor over the objections of House leaders. In a speech yesterday to a group of businessmen, Eisenhower said, “We claim that unless we balance the budget there will never be any lowering of taxes”—and he added that balancing the budget is a ter- rific problem. Reed’s bill would reduce indi- vidual income tax rates about 10 per cent starting July 1. Sueh a reduction is now due at the end of this year. The veteran New Yorker has asked the House Rules Committee to clear the bill to the floor under a rule barring amefhd- ments. But the Rules Committee has taken the line of Eisenhower and House Speaker Joseph Martin (R- Mass) that spending should be cut and a balanced budget should be in sight before tax reductions are considered. As chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, Reed has a spe- cial privilege to bring his bill to the floor any time, circumventing the Rules Committee—but it would traditionally avoids an “open” tax of the 435 members. House parliamentary authorities threatened by Reed was employed. On that occasion, some 150 to 200 amendments were offered, about 74 were adopted, and the bill tied up the House for three weeks be- fore it was passed. Reed has set April 15 as a dead- He told an interviewer today he may call it up even before then. The Senate has not considered the bill, and indications are that it will not unless the President gives the word. Asked about pubiished reports that House leaders may reach a Reed said: “I doubt it very much. Sentiment of the leadership is dead against bringing up the bill, but probably 90 per cent of the House members are for it. The longer they wait, the more the people will be in- furiated, “I’m going to carry out the tax reduction pledge I made to the people and I hope others who made the same pledge will join me.” He said he is in a hurry because the bill must be enacted by May 1 to “give reiief on July 1 to some 30 million persons on the payroll tax withholding list.” Reed said he has been told it takes 60 days to prepared the nec- jessary payroll withholding forms and distribute them to employers. rate from the present 20 per cent |to 18 per cent. | As for Eisenhower's comments, the ways. and means chairman | said they won’t affect his position |but “I presume the President’s | statement will stiffen the opposi- |tion of the House leadership.” Eisenhower told the ‘business group that reducing taxes before jthe budget is balanced actually | woulda’t benefit the public, be- {cause inflation caused by an un- j balanced budget would wipe out jthe advantages of the tax cut. | The Reed bill would chop an es- jtimated 114 billion Pag nar from | | federal revenue for the fiscal year | ‘i ~~ ‘ {on this problem. We strongly urge | | starting July 1. Former President | Truman’s budget had forecast rev- [enue at 68% billion dollars next jyear and spending at 78%4 billions. | GERMAN PRESIDENT | IMPROVES IN HEALTH | BERLIN (#—Unofficial German | sources last night reported a slight | | improvement im the condition of |} Communist East Germany's Pres- | ident Wilhelm Pieck, said to be) suffering from pneumonia and | pleurisy. The East zone press and radio have maintained a news blackout | ton the condition of the 17-year-| \old Red leader since he failed to } Stalin. Other informants, however, | reported he was undergoing spe- cial treatment in an East Berlin hospital. | JAY-TEEN CENTER | (Continued from Page One) Freddy Edwards helped also. | (George Roberts, maintenance man at Poincians, worked to set jand clean up was performed by ithe JayCee Youth Safety Club. [Joe Pinder helped get the furni-) lture from the USO clubhouse / |which is replacing R with new be open to amendments. The House |am ‘Tob bill on the theory it would be | 4 bracing pet tax projects of many | Atl Retin say they can recall only one case— | Celanese 21 years ago—when the process | Chry: line for House action on his bill. Fr compromise with him on the issue, | int | His bill would cut the withholding | ~ | Government TODAY'S STOCK MARKET NEW YORK ™ — The stock market was quietly lower today | with losses running to as much as a point in some cases. Most major divisions of the mar- ket were lower, but a few plus signs flecked the list. The fall today was in line with| the decline that started late yester- day after the government gave | 1,300,000 railroad workers a pay increase of 4 cents an hour for productivity. Most railroads were | down today at the opening. Aircrafts, which stepped ahead with independent strength yester- day, were mixed today. Lower prices on the tape includ- ed Southern Railway, Standard Oil (NJ), Republic Steel, Chrysler, Kennecott Copper, Woolworth, Cat- erpillar Tractor, Allied Chemical, Johns-Manville, and Westinghouse Electric. Noon Stock Market Prices NEW YORK (AP) Affl G Eq Xu Om oe Wie 67% Un Oil Cal 26% Un Pac 37¥Unit Aire T Unit. Fruit su Ss 13. Warn Pict “ie West Un Tel S44 Willys Ov 31% Woolworth Organ Recital Is Scheduled Friday Charles R. Roberts will present a program of organ music in- \cluding selections by Bach, Shu- ‘bert and Nevins, on Friday even- ing, March 20th at St. Paul’s Ep- iscopal Church. The public is invited to attend | the recital which is the second in a series, Billy Roberts will assist |the program. US. PROBES MEXICAN (Continued from Page One) sand of our citizens. This same situation exists in several other Southeastern States. This dustry should not have to perience this harassment each Spring by Mexican authorities, who are not in accord among themselves about this problem. There should be @ meeting of thinds at the national and in- ternational level on the contro- versial jurisdictions! question. We hope and urge thet the State department will exercise vigor- | ous leadership in this field. “We are advised that represen- tatives of the Florida shrimping Grayhound Hupp, Cp Il Cent Harv COMMENTATOR (Continued trom Page One) since last year than Washington, according to the long-time friend of Key West. The vast expansion in the Citizen was one change, the faithful reader noticed, the changing face of his beloved town, anothgr. His reactions on Key West’s*_“‘modernization” are mixed as are those of most People who love the city. As a pioneer tourist here, Davis, yearns for some of the beauty jthat is being lost through the con- |struction of characterless, con- crete buildings. “He expressed alarm at the news of the plans for filling in the beautiful blue water off Roosevelt boulevard with drive-ins and marl islands, When Mt. Katmai in Alaska ex- ploded in a 1912 eruption, canic ash was carried at least 900 miles, says the National Geo- graphic Society. a DR. J. A. VALDES OPTOMETRIST Duplication of Lenses and Frames OFFICE HOURS 9-12 — 2-5 619 DUVAL STREET (Upstairs) TELEPHONE 2.7821 EEE aE Attractive GIRLS WANTED As Dance Partners & Hostesses For SLOPPY JOE'S DANCELAND GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS Apply After 7 P.M ALSO WAITRESSES Sloppy Joe's DANCELAND 10c A Dance PER PERSON Come Alone or Bring Your Date Only Dance Floor Of Its Kind In Key West Music From 8:39 ‘Til ““?" By MARK STANLEY vol- | ADENAUER SAYS (Continued from Page One) ee slated to provide 500,000 men for this six-nation force. 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CASTRO Most aru Spot In Town | LA CONGA CELEBRITY CLUB 124 DUVAL STREET MONA DEL MONTE industry will be in Wa shortly to consult with your staff | that thorough consideration be | given their observations end re- commendations, which will come from practical business men fac- ing the threatened destruction of their industry. “We realize this is essentially jan administrative problem, tut if jit is felt that our Delegation can | be of any assistance please ad. | vise us. We are most anxious to see a satisfactory and final solu- |tion worked out quickly.” Representative Lantaff's letter states; | “I have remained in close con- jtact with William Belton, Officer } | State that this harassment of | | shrimp fishermen by the Mi each spring jreached a stage where im: late steps must be taken to [respect I have strongly urged | {the State Department to arrange } an early conference betwees offi- cials of the United States and/ Mexican Governments for |whieh wil be hewored and recog: nized by both countries. ee es saad | vitally interested in this situation | models. Wilder said that the Jay-/ and will do everything within my/ Cees and JayShees 1200 percent as Westers. cooperated did most Key power to assist in obtaining this agreement as a solution to this protiem.”* Friday and Saturday Two Big Pictures Comedy Hit No. 1— JIMMY LYDON SCOTT BECKETT “Corky Of Gasoline Alley” Plus Western Hit— “SMOKY CANYON” Two Shows Nitely — 7:00 - 9:05 FREE PONY RIDES In-The-Car Speakers Plenty of Parking Space Modern Snack Bar {nobody knew what Stalin's succes- {from his leftist opposition, the 7?- sors in the Kremlin would do with | year-old chancellor pleaded with m. the German people to “face the Fighting off repeated heckling | facts.” AIR CONDITIONED Mat. 2 & 4:06 Night 6:12 & 8: AIR COOLED Night 6:30 & 8:30 Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. Mat. 3:30 Sun. and Mon. WESTWARD THE WOMEN with Robert Taylor and Denise Darcel Scaramouche with Stewart Granger and Janet Leigh | 1 Starts Today Thru Saturday CHARLTON MALDEN Raby Gentry