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British May Pull Out By Mid-1956 Egypt Celebrates At News Of Suez Decision By ROBERT HEWETT CAIRO, Egypt —All Egypt cel- ebrated today at the announce- ment that the British have agreed to pull their 83,000 troops out of the Suez Canal zone, probably by mid-1956. Egyptian Prime Minister Gamal Abdel Nasser and British War Minister Antony. Head signed a preliminary pact last night, agree- ing on principles to be incorpo- rated into a formal treaty. The final accord is expected to be signed in a month or two. The agreement ended the two nations’ long and often bloody dis- pute over control of the big land and air bases which Britain built in the strategic zone at a cost of $1,200,000,000. It provides that all British troops will be withdrawn from the Suez within 20 months after the final treaty is signed, but that Britain can use the bases again if any of the eight Arab states or Turkey is attacked. 7-Year Plan Britain also will maintain the present military installations along the 104-mile-long canal for seven years with civilian technicians. Col. Anwar Sadat, a member of Egypt’s ruling Revolutionary Coun- cil, said last night Britain and the United States had agreed in prin- ciple to supply Egypt with mili- tary aid now that the Suez issue is settled. Sadat said the Egyptian army would be doubled within five years. Nasser broadcast to the nation that “this is a glorious day: in the history of Egypt.” Radio Cai- ro, which normally closes down at midnight, stayed on the air all might to repeat the broadcast. Im- promptu celebrations were report- ed throughout the country. Egyptians were jubilant because the agreement, coming after years of bitterness and violence, means their country will be free of Brit- ish troops for the first time since 1882, Treaty Details British-Egyptian committees will begin work tomorrow on drafting the treaty details, Egyptian War Minister Lt. Col. Hussein Shfei announced. He said he expected the final pact to be signed by September. British informants said all but minor points had been agreed up- on, When signed, the pact will be a companion to the British-Egyptian agreement last year to let the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, Egypt’s big southern neighbor, determine for itself by 1956 whether it will be- come independent, join Egypt or affiliate with the British Common- wealth. The United States officially stood aside in the Suez negotiations. But throughout the talks U.S. Ambas- sador Jefferson Caffery kept in close contact with both sides and acted as a major consultant in helping to work out compromises, just as he had during the parleys on the Sudan, U. $. Urging The State Department was known to have urged Britain to reach an agreement in order to promote Arab cooperation with the West, particularly in building Mid- dle East defense against Commu- nist aggression. The British-Egyptian _negoti- ations on the Suez opened April 23, 1953, but bogged down several times in what appeared to be hopeless disagreement. A main stumbling block was British in- sistence that some troops must re- main behind in the canal zone to keep the bases in working order. As a compromise, it was agreed that the British would make con- tracts with private British and Egyptian companies to do the up- keep. Points Of Plan The preliminary pact embodies these main points: 1, The final agreement will last seven years. During the hast 12 months, the two governments will consult to work out future arrange- ments. 2. British troops will withdraw from their bases within 20 months Page 8 THE KEY WEST CITI: Britain May See Post-Suez Gov't Shakeup LONDON — Prime Minister Churchill sought today to quiet a rebellion in Conservative party ranks over the British-Egyptian agreement to pull Britain’s troops out of the Suez Canal zone. An all-out showdown in Parlia- ment could place the fate of his 8overnment in the hands of the Socialist opposition. Churchill met with his Cabinet this morning to ‘set the stage for a debate on the pact—and decide whether to demand a vote of confi- dence. Conservatives hold an over-all majority of 20 in the House of Commons. A rebel bloc of 40 con- servatives has threatened to bolt and vote against any settlement that means British evacuation of the Suez. Churchill seemed reasonably confident of surviving the revolt, as an overwhelming majority of Socialist Laborites have supported evacuation. The political correspondent of the Laborite Daily Herald warned, however, that ‘‘there was no assur- ance that the Labor party would approve the agreement.” He pointed out that if they didn’t, “with the (Conservative) rebels in the lobby with them, they would bring down the govern- ment.” The Prime Minister was re- ported moving fast in an attempt to announce a new British-Ameri- can-French guarantee to all coun- tries of the Middle East, includ- ing Israel, against any aggression from Egypt or elsewhere before the debate takes place. House Passes Appropriation For Foreign Aid WASHINGTON w—The House formally passed and sent to the Senate today a bill appropriating $5,208,419,979 to finance the foreign aid program for the present fiscal year. The 266-128 roll call vote ratified tentative approval given the bill yesterday after seven hours of debate. The bill is the last of the appro- priation measures to be considered by the House this year. after conclusion of the final trea- ty. The Egyptian government will then be responsible for the secu- rity of the canal zone. 3. After the withdrawal, Britain may maintain “‘certain agreed in- sealisens with civilian person- nel employed by British or Egyp- tian firms. 4. In the event of an armed attack on Turkey or any of the Arab League countries—Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Ye- men, Jordan, Iraq and Libya — Egypt will consult with Britain and afford her “such facilities as may be necessary in order to place the base on a war footing and to operate it effectively.” 5. The British may move sup- Plies in or out of the canal zone but may not increase their stores there unless Egypt agrees. 6. Egypt will maintain in good orden any facilities turned over to er. The pact was scheduled to go before the House of Commons to- day, with bitter debate expected. we ae MOR AAG ag eS NAVAL STATION CATHOLIC CHOIR — pictured en Saturday, July 24, Y After their return, they had ZEN Wednesday, July 28, 1954 Young Winnie Meets His Pop RENO &® — Five-year-old Win- throp Rockefeller Jr. will get ac- quainted with his millionaire fath- er while his mother, Bobo, waits for her Nevada divorce. Winnie—whose father hadn’t seen him sifce 1950—swam and played with the 42-year-old oil tycoon yes- terday. Bobo termed it the first of ‘a period of introductory visits.” Rockefeller flew secretly to Reno Monday for the first time since agreeing to a 544-million-dollar div- orce settlement with his wife last month. Bobo, a coal miner's daughter, reached the million-dol- ‘lar bracket with the aid of two society marriages. She was not with young Winthrop when he met his father yesterday. She said: “One of the things I insisted upon in our (divorce) agreement was a period of intro- duction to his son. I’m afraid he wouldn’t even know the child if this wasn’t done. “He has to know his own son.” Under the agreement Bobo gets complete custody of the boy but Rockefeller, she said, will have at least eight visits with him while she sits out the required six weeks Nevada residence. After the divorce Rockefeller will have visiting rights. Bobo’s residence will be fulfilled the first week in August, but she told newsmen she was in no hurry to file for divorce. DEATHS JENNIE CANFIELD ROBERTS Jennie Canfield Roberts, 78, died Tuesday in Monroe General Hos- pital after a lengthy illness. Survivors include her husband, Edward H. Roberts, of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Ray J. Lewin and Mrs. H. B. Moss, both of Key West, Mrs. A. L. Brost, Miami, and Mrs. G. L. Lowe, of Jackson- ville; five nieces, four mn WS, three great nephews and one great niece. Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of the late Henry and Arabella Can- field, pioneer Key Westers. Services will be held Thursday at 5.p. m. at the First Methodist Church, of which Mrs. Roberts was a life-long member. The body will be placed in the church at 2:30 p. m. with the Pritchard Funeral Home in charge. Burial will be in the family plot, City Cemetery. JOSEPH EDWARD SAWYER Joseph Edward Sawyer, 75, died early this morning at his resi- dence, 728 Passover Lane. Funeral services will be held Fri- day afternoon at 5 o’clock at Flem- ing Street Methodist Church where the body will be placed at 2 p. m. The Rev. James E. Statham will officiate at the services. Burial will be in the family plot in City Ceme- tery. Lopez Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors are the wife, Mrs. Lil- lian Sawyer; one son, Emil Saw- yer; four daughters, Mrs. Mave- reen Meador; Mrs. John Collins, Mrs. Jack Williams and Mrs. Ev- erett Pinder of Miami; one sister, Mrs. Charlotte Williams, Tampa; one brother, Austin Sawyer, Key West; eight grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Rhode Island, 37 by 48 miles, bas a coast line 400 miles long. MYSTERY DEATHS (Continued From Page One) Daniel Condon, Maricopa county coroner, reported he found no water in her lungs. 2 William F, Demand, 3%, proprie- tor of a Scottsdale photo shop and husband of the dead woman, was taken into custody at 3 a.m. and held for investigation in connection with the Frederick shooting. Frederick’s wife, Dortha Marie, said she found her husband doubled up on the living room floor when she was awakened by what sounded like a scuffle. __ Only a fence and swimming pool separate the Frederick and De- mand homes. Several witnesses said Mrs. De- mand’s car was traveling only about 10 miles an hour when it went into the canal. ARKANSAS VOTE (Continued from Page One) Office officials. over “obscene” po- litical postcards. Strong In’ Runoff Both Gary and Williams trailed in the first primary—Williams by 70,000—but came back with the strength to win in the runoff. In all three states, incumbent congressmen seemed assured of renomination, though Rep. Harris (D-Ark) was pressed. In Arkansas, Gov. Francis Cher- ty appeared headed for a runoff with Orval Faubus, weekly news- paper publisher, in his try at re- election. Cherry’s plurality was big but two other candidates de- prived him of a majority. In Oklahoma, the Republican Senate nomination to oppose Dem- ocratic Sen. Robert Kerr went to Fred Mock, an attorney and po- litical newcomer. He topped Ray- mond Fields, Guymon publisher and party stalwart. EARLY SWITCH OF (Continued from Page One) the building. He added that if the city offices remain in the present city hall, extensive renovations will be necessary, primarily the addi- tion of toilet facilities. He also pointed out that there is a decided lack of office space, particularly since the city tax assessor has moved into the building. Former- ly the tax assessor shared an of- fice with the county tax assessor. He presently has a desk in the city finance office. Slated For Move Other offices slated to be moved to Poinciana include the building inspector, the city manager and the public service office. The city clerk would remain in the city hall, along with the police and fire departments. Lang said today that the tax col- lectors office would probably re- main in its present city hall loca- tion, or may be moved to some other location in the downtown area. The city commission would continue to meet in their city hall chambers and municipal court would be held there. U.S. SEEKS TO WARN (Continued From Page One) incident, heard in London, called the incident a “‘piratical ... gangster attack,” and it added: “There is no doubt that the American military authorities used the incident with the British plane in order to maintain the state of tension in the Far East which has noticeably eased as a result of the success of the Geneva conference.” The United States protests to Red China made these points: Protest Points 1, The assault by Chinese Com- munist fighters on the unarmed British commercial airliner was a “barbarous and lawless attack.” Among the passengers killed were three American citizens, including two children, and three other American citizens, including one child were injured. 2. The subsequent assault by two Chinese Communist fighter planes on two U.S. aircraft was an “unprovoked and wanton attack” in which a Chinese Communist gunboat also joined. The note said this attack occurred over interna- tional waters “‘approximately 13 miles from Hainan” — that is, be- yond the coastal area which the Chinese might claim as being Chi- territory. oe The United States demanded that Communist China impose “‘ap- propriate punishment” on the per- sons responsible for these attacks. 4. The United States demanded that Communist China take “‘im- mediate effective steps” to make certain that there is no repetition of these attacks. The wording of the protest was about as strong as any which could be used. Protests are standard diplomatic procedure in such in- cidents and are intended to make a case in world public opinion and to provide a basis for claims for damages and compensation for loss of life and property and for injuries as well as warning against future incidents. Communist China has already | apologized to Britain for the at- tack on the airliner and offered | to pay compensation. It sought to excuse the assault on the grund | that the attacking pilot thought the | big plane was a Chinese National- | ist bomber. —_—_—_—_— i Special auto taxes including re-| gistration fees, tolls and excise | taxes on cars, parts, gasoline and oils now produce more than 5% billions dollars 2 year says the RHEE PROPOSES U.S. (Continued From Pagé One) of human freedom, their honor anc their nation.” He noted’that the government o! Nationalist China on Formosa also has offered the United States ‘630, 000 men of its armed forces and additional reserves.” China Question Rhee contended return of the Chi- nese mainland to the side of the free world automatically would Produce a victorious end to the wars in Korea and Indochina and would swing the balance of power so strongly against Russia that it would not dark risk war with the United States. “Unless we win China back, an ultimate victory for the free world is unthinkable,” he said. If Russia rushed its own ground forces into the battle for China, Rhee said it would justify the de- struction of the Soviet centers of production by the American Air Force before the Soviet Hydrogen Fombe had been produced in quan- ity.” “I am aware that this is a hard doctrine,” he said. “But the Com- munists have made this a hard world in which to be soft is to be- come a slave.” Rhee opened his address by thanking the American people for saving his helpless country from destruction. U.S. WILL DEFEND (Continued from Page One) United States, but also to the very principle of freedom of trade. The President said he made a long study of whether to increase the duty on imported watches and concluded thet from the standpoint of national defense it was impera- tive to preserve certain skilled in- dustries in this country. He was referring, he said, to fine tolerance precision instruments. GERMAN SOVEREIGNTY — The President said he is not ready to announce just what steps he might take toward granting sov- ereignty to West Germany. He made that reply when asked for his views on a resolution approved yesterday by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The resolu- tion in effect supports sovereignty by direct presidential action unless France ratifies the European De- fense Community Treaty. Eisenhower said he thoroughly approves the resolution, but that the matter of just what steps might be taken will have to be left to further study. TEXAS DEMOCRATS—A report- er told Eisenhower that Gov. Allan Shivers of Texas, a Democrat who supported Eisenhower in 1952, ran into stiff opposition in last Satur- day’s primary. The reporter said | appeal for a new government (Continued from Page One) “which will assemble all the ener- mese have neither ships nor gies—and which will act for all planes, the French were at a logs | Viet Nam, North and South.” Tam to see how the native yovernment did not specifically offer himself could bring off the evacuation with. to succeed Premier Ngo Dinh Diem out French aid. | but the inference was clear. In the south, former Premier | EE Nguyen Van Tam made a public | Citizen Want Ads Pay Off! “THree worers mw MTAMI Located in the Heart of the City REASONABLE ROOMS WRITE or WIRE RATES for RESERVATIONS with BATH and TELEPHONE Ritz Pershing Miller HOTEL HOTEL HOTEL 132 E. Flagler St. 226 N.E. Ist Ave. -229 NE. Ist Ave. 102 Rooms 80 100 Rooms Elevator Rooms Elevator Solarium Hested Elevator 8 BLOCKS FROM UNION BUS STATION KIWANIS HEARS (Continued From Page One) -he wind is blowing) should be kept partly open. In discussing the effects of the tide, Goldsmith related that in 1910 water was waist deep over by the light house. Last Here In 1948 He said that hurricanes hit Key West in 1909, 1910, 1919, and in 1948. Goldsmith also told the members, the basic way in which hurricanes are formed and what makes them tick. In routine club business Bill War- ner, suggested to the members that in the absence of a project at this time, the club should think about playing a softball game against the upper Keys Kiwanis Club to raise charity funds. Ralph Farado announced that he and Bill Neblett would be driving to Tavernier Friday night to at- tend the Upper Keys meeting to be held in Harry’s Restaurant. Other members were offered rides by the pair if they desired to come. Guests for the evening were Har- vey Sellers III, William A. Free- man Jr., Lou Monroe and Robert E. Curry. COUNCIL ASKS (Continued from Page One) committee to study long range plans for recommending to our state representative, Bernie C. Pa- Py, and nominee for State Sena- tor Bill Neblett, a program that would be for the betterment of | childrens’ benefits in Monroe Coun- ty and to recommend that more | state institutions be located in | South Florida. Caro To Serve Judge Caro was named chair- man of this committee. Other members appointed to serve or} this committee are David McCur- dy, Lena Bervaldi, Dr. Lucille Cal- verly and Gloriana Bayly. Miss Hazel Adams, director of State Welfare for Monroe County, will be contacted by chairman Glenwood Sweeting of the Visiting Committee, on Wednesday for eo- ordination of this program. The Visiting Committee is ap- Pointed by the Governor of the state and has reports to make to the court and to Tallahassee. 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