Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 April 1952 — Page 22

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tion to prevent President Truman from seizing the steel , Judge Alexander Holtzoff in Washington averted more wil, in an already chaotic situation. % If he had blocked the President, even temporarily, he erely would have compounded the confusion. And he would have been acting with the same reckless haste that marked Mr. Truman's action of Tuesday night. { This is a question which calls for judicial deliberation, The constitutional and economic angles are complex and De ! Even the President, obviously, feels shaky about his gition, as indicated by his offer to co-operate with Conin writing *.Apecifie statute on industry sefpure.

» ‘BUT WHILE legal minds, the courts and Congress tle with the law, the people at large, including the workers, are confronted with a more immediate queson—a pocketbook question. Where does this situation

Ipad? reall cost of living has gone up about 5 per cent.’ Any 'e can understand a steelworker’s anxiety about ‘that gap. What he had gained by a previous pay rhise he now has lost to inflation, et { Every major increase in wages since the war has heen

dost of living. That is the historic pattern—and it is invitable. If the government, by its monumental buying for remament, continues to maintain a geared-up steel profes jon at higher and higher prices, it will mean a climbing fost of ving for the whole public, steelworkers included.

here Is Their Decency? ?NGLAND, FRANCE and Canada are reported to be urging this country to send all war prisoners back to he Communists in Korea—aeven those who don't want to

"ir true, ¥a shocking indictment of those countries d their leaders. Tt falls far short of what the world has

of supposedly Christian governments. Ve're sure it's not the attitude of any of the Englishmen, nch or Canadians we know. i The reasoning of our Allies is specious. They say we'd olate the Geneva Convention. Poppycock. They. say ussia may use the same argument to hold hundreds of ousands of Europeans in event of another world war. Pls time we told England, France and Canada to stop abbling nonsense, In the first place, the Geneva Convenon was written to insure decent treatment of prisoners to prevent their slaughter, It takes a particularly perverted national mentality to twist it to force 20,000 men to walk meekly to certain liquidation. i As for Russia—she needs no precedent. Our friends imply that the Russians won't hold prisoners if we send qur Chinese and North Korean POW's back. Russia now Holds almost a million prisoners from the last war. She won't even discuss their return, i What has come over the British, French and Cauadian governments? Have they lost their sense of proportion. If they have, it's time we found it ouf, and did something

about it,

British Honesty REACTION in the British press to Gen. Eisenhower's : report on his year with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an example of honest introspection. ' Leading British editors accepted the General's comments in the constructive spirit in which tiey obviously were made. . “Gen. Eisenhower is not wholly content with the effort s far made in Europe” says the Manchester Guardian, “and that applies to Britains contribution, among others.” The paper suggests that if Gen. Eisenhower should become President, Europeans might hear some “home truths” about their NATO activities which he now would hesitate to state. x2

has unfailingly humored us in all our whims, indulged our pride and sustained our staggering economies,” and the Times called the report “a tribute to Gen. Eisenhower's sound common sense and grasp of essentials.” When not only the British and Americans, but other

"Allies, can treat each other in the same terms, and with

a similar respect for the problems of each other, the unity of the Western European stand against communism will te well on the way to achieving its purpose.

Long-Hair Generals

Af IF things already weren't bad enough, the 23 barbers jn the Pentagon—Washington's unique military headquarters—have gone on strike, . ii (Note: Haircuts at the Pentagon cost only 75 cents; here in Washington, $1.25.)

¥ "This may mean long beards for the “arm-chair” gen-

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WASHENGTON, Apr. 10The London, conference on Trieste so far has ‘done more harm than good. Both the U. 8: and Britain are getting fed up with nationalistic outbursts of Italians and Yugoslavs every time there is a chance of settling the difficult problem of territory which each disputant claims. An ‘element of blackmail is particularly offénsive to the big powers. Unless Italy is favored, the pro-Allied De Gasperi government it is said. But if Italy is favored, Tito will be in trouble with the Yugoslav extremists and have to take military action, the other side warns, “@ 0% THERE fs some truth in both these warnings. But there is an Allied sugbicion that neither De Gasperi nor Tito has shown enough (nitiative

POLITICS . . . By Charles Lucey

lke’s ‘Visit’ List Growing

WASHINGTON, Apr. 10That “We Want Ike” clamor from scores of cities seeking Gen, Dwight Eisenhower for personal appearances will give his campaign managers a major prob. lem on his return to this country.

From Texas, California, Kansas, Iowa, Iliinois, Indiana ~- from every state according to the General’s friends--have come invitations for him to visit and, of course, spur the Eisen-hower-for-President boom, Not more than a small fraction of the bids can be accepted. Decisions on when and where to speak “almost certainly will be the General's awn. The General's friends say it is unlikely there will be anything at all like a TruGen. Eisenhower man-style whistle-stop cam+o ivi . paign. +» + invitations From Paris, where Sen, Henry Cabot Lodge was visiting Gen. Eisen hower, camé a surmise that perhaps it would be deemed wiser for the General to remain on his ‘present job just about down to convention time, The reason is obvious-—he's doing well now; if he comes home the pressure will be on him to speak out in detall on évery conceivable issue, But in the Eisenhower camp here, the word still is that Ike's expected to return between May 15 and May 20. Nobody seems able to say for sure what the program after that will be. But the speculation among top supporters is that there will be only a few speeches—a half dozen, maybe. » At least three nonpolitical talks are discussed--one at Gen. Eisenhower's old home in Abilene, Kas., one at West Point and another

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be impossible to keep them nonpolitical in fact, ‘because eyery word he utters will be searched

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Tr 18 expected that Ike will use these ‘appearances to outline his social and economic philosophy: Foreign affairs and the need for integrity in government are obvious “musts” in his speeches, But no one can say yet how definite he will be on such issues as. the Taft-Hartley Labor Law or a compulsory fair employment practices law, If he allows give-and-take press conferences, it's a cinch he'll have trouble avoiding touchy subjects. It will not be the. General's pitch, his friends say, to go glad-handing about the country and meeting politicians In an effort to wangle state delegate support. Notwithstanding Sen. Robert A. Taft's showing In the recent Wisconsin and Nebraska primaries, there's high optimism among Gen Eisenhower's people here. Ike's victories in the

Towa and Michigan Republican conventions, they say, were at least as significant as the Wisconsin-Nebraska results. They have their eyes set now on the New Jersey primary next week. It has been counted as a fair bffset to what Mr. Taft did in Illinois.

Iowa and Michigan, like Maine a week earlier, showed that Republican Party organization people are not all solidly for Mr. Taft, as “has been claimed.

Smart Operators

HERE were states where Mr. Taft figured to make a substantially better showing than he did. These states demonstrated also that Mr, . Taft doesn't have a corner on smart operators and professionals. Iowa for example, was a skillful eanmple of Eisenhower people beginning down in the precincts to build pro-Eisenhower sentiment which carried on up to the state convention.

The. Taft people were working through ex-Na-tional Chairman Harrison Spangler. He just didn’t have what it took.

Taft leaders had expected to do substantially

‘ “better than they did in Michigan, Most dele-

gates there are still uncommitted, ' and the GOP state convention result shows a lot of politicians want to let the wind blow a little harder before taking a final bearing on its direction,

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and courage in negotiations for a compromise settlement. As between the two, there is more Allied sympathy for De Gasperi, But that does not change the basic fact that this continuing dispute—whoever is to blame—is ‘undermining Allied defense and offsetting the military aid being given both countries, > © %

THE CURRENT crisis arose last month when a De Gasperi party colleague, the mayor of Trieste City, helped to inspire mob demonstrations there and criticized the American-British controlled police for maintaining order. The Trieste riots were followed by similar demonstrations in Rome, Naples and many other Itallan cities, All demanded that the Allies, turn over the free territory of Trieste to Italy ‘at once, Many of the demonstrations were led by Neo-Fasciaty using the old Mussolini salute,

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Under this public pressure, the anti-Fascist De Gasperi renewed an earlier secret request for equal Italian participation with the U. 8. and Britain in administering their Trieste occupation area, known as “Zone A." They agreed to meet with Italy in London, notifying Tito that this conference would not concern “Zone B.” which is occupied by Yugoslavia, or the final status of the free territory. At thig Tito blew up, challenging the Allies’ right to hold such a conference, or make administrative changes in “Zone A" without his consent. In a bitter speech he charged Italy with imperialist designs on Yugoslav territory. 0 >,

THE ALLIES have not let Tito bluff them out of contipuing’ the London conference, But he has created a situation in which they cannot nt equal powers to Italy in “Zone A" without nviting his incorporation of “Zone B” as perma-

By Talburt

HOOSIER FORUM—Be True’

“I do not ree with a word that you say, but | will defend to the death your right to’ say it."

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MR. EDITOR:

When our good forefathers established our two-party system of government, it was. intended there should be reasonable co-operation. Do we proceed in this principle? Sometimes there is a principle involved toward the people that is above any party, but if a man stands for that principle, he is called a traitor, but a traitor te what? A traitor to party or a traitor to a principle? I am not asking anyone this question, buts let us ask ourselves the question, and be careful In your answer, for this is a task, a task performed by few , ,, it is that you, yourself, to yourself be true, The answer to this question is usually what makes independent voters. The great Theodore Roosevelt once said to me: “You dont belong to the Republican Party or the Democrat Party,

they both belong to you, to vote in as your best ’

judgment dictates toward the best for all the people.” Theodore Roosevelt, No. 2, are you here today? If so, please come to the front. The people’ need your leadership. . 2 «The Traitor, Cnyy ” - ‘e

‘Sinkhole of America’

MR. EDITOR:

Once ‘more, 80 I see, Indianapolis Railways seeks a fare hike, the fifth, as I recall it, since I, an old time hobo, began riding its cattle cars on its Calamity Line out to Broad Ripple. Now, sir, I am all in favor of granting the boost, tough as that may be on my own pocketbook, which is none too well-lined.

But, I should like to impose one condition, :

to wit: Indianapolis Railways must promise to do nothing to improve its service. Unless it is allowed to gét lousier and lousier

WASHINGTON, Apr. 10 — For 20 years I have been hoofing over the landscape, asking people questions so I could

write about ‘em in the paper. This has consumed most of my waking hours. It has been hard on my feet. Now it seems to have been unnecessary.

Robert Montgomery, the movie actor turned radio spieler, had been in the news business hardly any time before he figured out a more efficient system. He concocts the questions, broadcasts them on his program, and doesn’t bother about the answers, He bypasses the people who have the facts, saves his shoe leather, and.is the envy of us old-fashioned reporters who apparently have been doing twice as much work as i Mr. Montgomery's revolution. ary new system of aerial journalism was going great guns, , five nights a week, until last month when he aired these queries in almost these words: Did we taxpayers get our $200 million worth in the government’s campaign to stamp out hoof-and-mouth disease in Mexico? Did the Mexican cat-

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it would not be typical of Indianapolis, which, astounding as it may seem, is known far and wide as—well, to be kind, let me say, the sinkhole of America. --Joe Blow

‘C. D. C. and Hornets’

MR. EDITOR:

As a first-time writer to ‘the Hoosier Forum, but a daily reader of The Times, I would like to begin by saying, more power to C. D. C. of Terre Haute, I certainly would like to shake his hand. He sure has upset the hornet nest. There shouldn't be anyone who's afraid to admit the truth when it’s so plain to see. Who can deny all the scandal in Washington, and since war hasn't been officially declared? Hold on to your seats, because it may be, soon. They still have one more boner in their bag of tricks. What's wrong folks? Your sons may be next. Let's do something about it. It certainly can’t be worse. A Reader, Shoals.

Holy Week Prayer—

Q LORD JESUS CHRIST, grant that through Thy bitter passion and death, we may all be brought to the knowledge of our sinfulness and lack of zeal in paying Thee true honor and devotion. May Thy five most sacred wounds ever remind us = that You were the victim of our sins, and that by Your sacred redemption, You made us once more children of God and heirs of heaven. Amen. Rev. Fr. Allan McCarten, OMI, St. Mary's Catholic. Church.

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nent Yugoslav territory, ‘Presumably they will find some face-saver for De Gasperi, Meanwhile, the Allies are trying desperately to get De Gasperi and Tito back on the track of direct Italian-Yugoglav negotiations for a gives and«take division of the entire Trieste terri. tory, slightly modifying the present temporary zonal boundaries. Tito has proposed reuniting the territory une der joint Yugoslav-Italian trusteeship, with the governorship rotating between the two. Dé Gasperi has rejected this. * BS 2 FROM the point of view of Allied defense, and the security of Italy and Yugoslavia, almost any peaceful settlement would be better than playing into Stalin's hands with the present dispute. The problem is not to convince Tito and De Gasperi of the obvious, but to induce them to act despite the nationalistic howls in both countries,

PRODUCTION ... By P Peter Edson

U. S. Seeks 900 Aircraft Monthly

‘WASHINGTON, Apr. 10-1. S. military aire craft production is now ovet 135 planes a week, This fact can now be revealed from statements by two top defense officials, Roswell L, Gilpat« rick, undersecretary of the Air Force, reveals that peak U. 8. plane production will be 900 planes a month. Charles E, Wilson, former director of the Office of Defense Mobilization, re vealed that production in February was 60 per cent of the planned peak, This would be 540 planes a month. At the end of 1951 the rate was around 480 a month. This new production goal of 900 planes a month takes ifito account the *“stretch-out” of defense rearmament to four years instead of three, The original goal was 1250 planes a month, : . The 900-a-month figure is on one-shift pros duction for all presently planned aircraft mane ufacturing facilities. By stepping up operations to two or three shifts, as in wartime, producs tion could be doubled or tripled. Russian aircraft production is now variously estimated at 1000 to 1800 planes a month, or up to double U. 8. autput. One reason given for higher Russian production is that the Soviet has frozen its design and turned to mass pros duction of existing models—basically the MIGs 15 jet interceptor.

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IT IS known that the Russians have other aircraft—later and bettér models—under des velopment. But whether the Russians would have to shut down their present production and retool for mass production of newer designs i not known. In contrast to the Russian program, the U. 8. is holding back on some current models in order to get newer and better planes into production. Thig puts U. 8. Air Force and Naval Air Force and Naval Aviation at a disadvan. tage for the present, The hope is that within a year, when peak production is reached, or by the end of the present program in 1954, the U. 8. will have the

* advantage of planes as much superior to the

new Russian models as the F-86 Sabrejet is superior to the MIG-15 today. This ig of course a calculated risk, If World War III should break out tomorrow; present U. 8. aireraft production policy would be proven short-sighted. In addition to present one-shift aircraft pro« duction operation, U.8. plane output is much lower than World War II because of greater complexity of new plane design. On a typical fighter, the ‘total weight today is 14,000 pounds as against 9500 pounds for World War II planes. Maximum power today is over 10,000 horsepower thrust, as against an

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equivalent of 1500 horsepower thrust for a

World: War II propellor-driven plane. Maximum speed of today's planes is over 600-700 miles an hour as compared with 400-500 in World War II. Maximum altitudes are over

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Cost of Fighters COST of a has risen from $26,000 to

$179,000 each. In bombers, the B-17 of World War II weighed about 53,000 pounds. It cost $402,000. The Boeing B-47 bomber weighs 181,000 pounds and costs $3,476,000." Power of the newer plane is eight times greater. Speed and bomb load ate two-and-a« half times greater. Combat radius is double, Yet the new plane operates with a crew of three men, as compared to eight on a B-17. Electronic gear—radar, rocket-firing and navigational equipment-—have added greatly to complexity, cost and production time on the. ‘newer aircraft. A typical fighter in the last war had 515 electrical wires, as compared to 5500 now. This gear adds $77,000 to the cost of the finished plane.

Shortages, Bottlenecks

WHILE the stretch-out of the defense production program has relieved some of the shortages and bottlenecks in the aircraft ine dustry, not all problems have been solved. Adm, DeWitt C. Ramsey, head of the Aircraft Indus. tries Association, says delivery time on machine tools is six to 18 months. And some critical materials gre still in short supply. The manpower shortage has been eased somewhat by the stretch-out, but there still aren't enough erigineers and technical experts, Engineering time on a new plane is over a million man<hours, as compared with about 42,000 on a typical World War II plane, By the end of 1952, however, AIA predicts the U, 8, aircraft industry will be the nation’s, biggest, with 750,000 employees. This compares

with 2 million on the job at the peak of World War II.

LOT OF PEOPLE SORE . . . By Frederick C. Othman When an Actor Becomes a Reporter . . .

rel? Has the public been supporting an army of bureaucratic leeches? These queries shot into the blue by the mellifluous voice of Mr. Montgomery made a lot of people sore, including Secrétary of Agriculture Charles F, Brannan, the scientists in charge of stamping out the epidemic south of the border and the Congressmen who put up the money. The latter invited him to explain his charges. The debonair Montgomery was a symphony in gray, from socks to cravat. He was a little thinner on top, maybe, but

he looked about the same as he used to on the silver screen. “What charges?” "he demanded, after autographing the notebooks of ‘numerous congressional secretaries. He said he made no charges. He asked some questions, This unique system of broad® casting questions, without answers, struck Chairman Harold D. Cooley (D. N.C.) as irresponsible. “I trust you are not implying that I am guilty of irresponsible reporting,” suggested the new-style reporter, “I am {implying that” said Mr. Cooley. “By a mere felephone call you could have ob-

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Questions, replied Rep. "Cooe ley, can intimate a lot. What about: Have you quit beating your wife? Reporter Montgomery said there seemed to be some question about his right to ask questions.

“OH, no,” said Rep. Cooley. “You've got a right to be just as irresponsible as you want.” The one-time movie star said he resented that. Thereafter came table-pounding, shouting’ and red-faced anger all around, And I got to thinking. No reporter ever, did make much of a hit as a movie actor, Maybe this works vice versa.

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