The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 23, 1954, Page 7

Business Leaders Urge Five-Year Extension Of Reciprocal Trade Program; Ask Tariff Cut WASHINGTON (#—The Commit- tee for Economic Development, a private research organization of business leaders, today urged a five-year extension of the recipro- eal trade program and “gradual and selective tariff reduction.” The CED policy statement, al- though in the main supporting President Eisenhower’s tariff pro- gtam, went farther than the Presi- dent in somg respects. Eisenjower asked the last Con- gtess to extend the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act for three years and give him power to cut tariffs as much as 5 per cent a year during that period, In the tush of last-minute business, Coa- gress simply extended the old tar- iff program fora year. Eisenhow- er asked action on the new program in 1955. The CED proposed that under a four-fold enlargement of the Pres- ident’s tariff-cutting authority: 1, Rates could be reduced by not more than 5 per cent a year for the duration of the extension. Un- used authority should not expire, but carry over to later years. 2. Authority should be given to meduce to 50 per cent of the value of an import any tariff rate now above that level. 3. The tariff could be suspended on any product not produced in the United States in substantial quan- tities. 4. The President should be per- mitted to exchange tariff cuts for trade concessions other than for- eign duty reductions. ‘American exports are frequently more lim- ited by other countries’ import by than by their tariffs,” CED sai CED went beyond the President in urging modification of the “peril point” and escape clause provi- sions of the law so these devices could be used against tariff cuts only in case of “serious” hard- ship to a U.S, industries, These two clauses permit withholding of tariff cuts in certain cases where hardship would result. The CED. said such wi “should ordinarily be temporary, Bot permanent.” _ ‘Urging extension the trade law for “‘at least five years,” the CED held that “the first requirement of tariff policy is to minimize uncer- tainty” among businessmen here and abroad about this country’s future course. “CED does not favor unlimited p trade,” the policy statement “We do believe that it is in the mational interest of the United States to continue a policy of grad- ual and selecive tariff liberaliza- ‘The CED report was drafted by a subcommittee working under Howard C, Petersen, president of the Fidelity Philadelphia Trust Co., Philadelphia. It was approved by a heavy majority of CED’s Resgarch and Policy Committee, headed by ie zar B, Wilde, president of General Life Ineur- ance Co., Hartford. But two dissenting members of the 33-man policy 1 declared that further tariff cuts would be “contrary to our national ia- terest.” The dissenters were John D. Biggers, board chairman of the Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co., To- ledo, and Ernest Kanzler, board vice chairman of the Universél CLT. Credit Corp., Detroit. England Lavishes Christmas Cheer On Servicemen LONDON (#—There just jaren’t enough American soldiers, airmen and sailors here to absorb all the Christmas hospitality the British are offering. About 71,000 airmen compose the largest group of American service- men who are in Britain on tempo- Tary assignments—which in some cases may be as long as three years. And every man-jack of them, so far as Air Force head- quarters at South Ruislip knows, has a date for Christmas. The appointment may be with a turkey, a girl friend, a British family, a session of ale, ¢ church or even (for some) a duty assign. | P°%* ment. “We are grateful for the Christ- mas invitations flowitig in, but we just can’t cope with any more,” Says an officer at the U.S. air headquarters. “There aren't enough of us.” The announcement was regard- ed necessary because it was feared an impression might get about that Americans didn’t want to share Christmas with the British. mores? Catholic Clerics Dedicate Chapel BALTIMORE # — LONG DISTANCE RATES ARE LOW For a more pleasant trip, call ahead for reser vations, and while away keep in touch with home and office by Long Distance. See how little it cots! You con call frome KEY WEST to: Boston. . New Orleans Kansas City . Atlanta . San Francisco Justice Dept. Men Queried By Committee WASHINGTON, Upc Otficials of the Justice Depattment were eC before a Senate Judiciary ee trues Ua De ae Lather Youngdahl to withdraw from the Owen Lattimore perjury cal se. , Chairman Langer (R-ND) of the full Ji Committee, who heads the subcommittee too, set up the he: at the request of Sen. Hennings (D-Mo), a subcommittee member, who said in a statement last night he wants the group to is to the bottom” of the matter. s first called for an in- vestigation after Leo A. ,Rover, U.S. attorney for the District of cope filed an affidavit accus- ing Youngdahl of a “‘fixed, person- al bias atid prejudice” in favor of poser ha Far Eastern affairs Youngdah! rejected the affidavit as “scandalous” and rejected Rovet’s request that he disqualify himself from trial of the case. Youngdahl said he could not es- cape the conclusion that thé pur- of Rover’s move was “to discredit, in the public mind, the final action of our courts or else to intimidate the courts them- selves.” said he knows of at’ , ngheoe on which ‘teles ainst & member of the federal Haier of Judge Youngdahl’s Xe jahl, a Republi- Hollywood HOLLYWOOD, #—Henry Fonda has come to the end of a long cruise with Lt. (j.g.) Douglas Rob- erts, USNR. When the actor finished his role as the soft-spoken, high-principled Navy officer in the film version of “Mister Roberts,” it ended an as- sociation that began when Fonda opened in the stage play in Decem- ber 1946. I watched as Fonda went through one of his last scenes in the pic- ture. Roberts was seated on the after- deck of the cargo ship when Doc, played by William Powell, came out to join him. The young officer told of seeing a huge task force sail by the night before. He showed Doc his latest wording of a letter he sent to higher authorities each week requesting for transfer to the ing war. “Tl get there, Doc,” Roberts said. “I’ll get there some day.” After the scene was over, Fonda talked about his life with Roberts. He had read the Thomas Heggen book when it came out, and ne saw movie possibilities in the prop- erty. But he never suspected it could be made into a play. He was still unconvinced when Josh Logan teamed with Heggen on the script and Leland Hayward plan- ned to produce. ; “They had more feith than I did,” Fonda remarked. ‘I never could see enough plot in the book for a play. But when I went east Goat Thieves Are New Menace LOS ANGELES, (#—A new men- ace confronts school authorities in their fight against vandalism — goat thieves. ‘They broke into the 79th Street -| Elementary School and made off charged with seven perjury counts. He pléaded innocent to all of them, including with three goats pened there as part of a children’s farm Elementary School and made off with three goats penned there as part of a children’s farm project. Someone also made off with a -|ram at Canoga Park High School. Appeals. Young- also four other which were rein- the appeals court. ernment then sought and last Oct. 7, 2 new two- perjury indictn:gnt accusing jore of lying in denying that been a follower of the Com- line. Again he pleaded inno- and his attorneys have filed motion to dismiss the indict- rent. This is due to be argued be- fore Youngdahl. Balloon Brings Unnecessary Aid CHICAGO, @® — Ten-year-old Terry Stromberg tied a message té a gas-filled balloon a week ago and set it loose at her Chicago home. “Help, please!” the message read. She signed her name and added her address. Sunday a farmer found the balloon in a field near Grand Junction, Mich., 75 miles northeast of Chicago, across Lake Michigan, He notified Michigan state police ia in turn, radioed Ilinois po- ce. Two policemen went to Terry’s home. "Oh, I’m: okay,” the girl said. “TI just wanted to see how far it would go.” Haas E Hae However, Robert Graham, secur- ity officer, sais the thief is in trouble “because that ram weighs 250 pounds, every one of them mean.” Mink Coats Fit Notes By Bob Thomas Josh asked if he could read it to me. “I was just like an audience. I laughed, I cried, and I applauded at the end. I called Leland and said: ‘This is for me. Get me free.’ I still had a couple of film commitments to get out of.” He wiggled out of the film deals and started one of the most monu- mental attractions in the history of the American theaer. He played “Mister Roberts” for three, years in New York and then toured the nation. Since then Fonda has done two more stage hits, ‘Point of No Re- turn” and “Caine Mutiny Court Martial.” Also in the cast is Jack Lemmon as Ens. Pulver — “‘the best Pulver we ever had,” says Hayward. And James Cagney is playing the dem- onic captain, I asked Jimmy how he has managed to keep him from becoming Queeg of the “Caine Mutiny” fame. “Oh, this guy is a riot,” he said. “Queeg had no redeeming qual- ities, But you’ve got to laugh when this captain comes down from the bridge in pajamas and pulled-down tap to water his pet palm tree. You can’t hate anything you can laugh at.” (Texans Will Go All Out In New Bank Dedication DALLAS, Tex. (#—They're going | to dedicate a new bank building here next week in that modest Texas style. Among other things, a full sym- Phony orchestra will provide din- ner music at a banquet for 4,500. The Republic National Bank bills itself as the higgest in the South- west and boasts its new 40-story, 25-million-dollar home as the big- gest bank building in the South. But even for Texas, the hoopla for thé dedication of this new build- ing is a bit breathtaking. The main show starts Sunday with a “press preview,” Works up to that gigantic, dinner Tuesday and then reaches a climax at the official dedication next Wednesday. cocktail parties and luncheons, with guest lists starting at 1,000 and going on up. The bank sent out 142,000 en-| graved invitations for folks to “come see us.” It expects a good majority to show up, including 6,000 to 9,000 stockholders at a special open house. At least 40,000 are expected for the official dedication and po- lice are already trying to figure out what to do with the traffic that’s going to be stacked up in the down- town area, One reason for the expected large turnout at the dedication is the free entertainment that’s going to precede it. Comedian Bob Hope heads the list of entertainers. PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE FOURTH ANNUAL FLORIDA MOBILE-HOME EXPO SALT LAKE CITY, —A fash- | - ion show opened in Salt Lake City yesterday — and everyorie agreed the mink coats were authentic, ‘The also fit well. ; But while the audience admired the coats, the models were munch- ing horse meat in their cages. The show was the annual Utah- International Fur Animal Show. it features about 800 mink from West- ern states and Canada. Read Citizen Daily Your Grocer SELLS That Good STAR * BRAND acusan COFFEE and AN — TRY A POUND TODAY — STRONG ARM BRAND COFFEE Triumph Coffee Mill at ALL GROCERS ONE STANDARD FOR ALL We print almost everything from multi-colored posters to office mémo pads—but we observe the of every dollar behind your Gulf Life poliey is invested in the South. SITION 1 P.M. TO 10 P.M, DAILY f = ‘Tuesday, November 23, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page? 3 Flights Daily! 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