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Another ‘Turnip’ Day?

RESIDENT TRUMAN says he is thinking about calling Congress back into session to do something about prices. The cost of living now is higher than ever. "It has been higher than ever all through the Truman administration—steadily rising from one new peak to another. Mr. Truman gets into an oral panic about inflation avery so often—when it seems politically opportune. In between he coasts—as he did when prices went galloping after the outbreak of the Korea War. » » ”. . LJ THE BUILDUP for Mr. Truman's threat to summon Congress back to Washington was mixed. Ellis Arnall, the Price Stabilizer who is making ready to quit the job, has been beating the drums for a special

session to get more control laws and more employees for

‘his office. He predicts the drought “will mean disaster” to the nation’s pocketbooks. Mr. Arnall’s boss, Economic Stabilizer Roger L. Putnam, has another tune. He says present law is sufficient for “safeguarding the consumers’ interests” and minimizes the prospect of a new inflationary spree. Agriculture Secretary Charles Brannan says the drought is “not serious enough” to indicate a general rise in food prices, although his own department, and now the President, have called it a disaster. » » ~ ~ n . MR. TRUMAN disdained the control law Congress gave him shortly after the Korean War began. He waited seven months to clap ceilings on wages and prices, and has been punching holes in the ceilings ever since. The President hauled Congress back to Washington for a special session in another election year—1948. That session was convened on “turnip day” (in Missouri) and while Mr. Truman didn't get much legislation he reaped an adequate harvest of votes for the 1948 election. Mr. Truman likes to keep an issue alive. But as for meeting it head-on—what a gruesome thought.

Our Paper Barricades

HILE Secretary of State Acheson is in Honolulu discussing mutual security plans with Australia and New Zealand, word has come from Europe that the Lisbon agreements made by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in February have been virtually abandoned. France and Britain have backed out of their commitments. The debate on German rearmament has been postponed until fall. Gen. Matthew Ridgway is left with the same number of troops which his predecessor, Gen. Eisenhower, had six months ago. Thus while new blueprint barricades are being fashioned at Honolulu, those produced at the Lisbon meeting to the accompaniment of much fanfare have faded out. ” - . ~ » w WHEN MR. ACHESON returns from his current junket, he may be content to stay at home. He isn’t likely to pay another visit to Europe soon in any ¢ase, for he is on notice that it will take more money than Congress has appropriated to patch up the Lisbon agreements. The next NATO meeting was to have been held in October, but it is likely to be postponed until after the results of the presidential election are known. By then we'll probably have a new Secretary of State. It was significant that Mr. Acheson's name wasn't mentioned during all of the oratory at the Democratic convention, so here we have a case where even the ardent Trumanites seem to have had enough. ~ ~ » ~ » . BUT IF Mr. Acheson passes into discard, his formulas should go with him, for a new approach is needed to the whole security problem. The money he has spent abroad hasn't done much more than whet appetites for more of it, . until some of our Allies appear to have gone soft from too much coddling. Just as a suggestion, might it not be a good idea to let each of our Allies show that it can produce out of its own resources, and then for us to lend such financial as-

sistance as we can afford to those which show a real desire for survival?

Immunity Strained

ALL FOREIGN diplomats in the Washington embassies, at the United Nations in New York, and in consulates in our other cities are exempt from our laws under the custom of “diplomatic immunity.” This institution seldom comes to the public's attention, because diplomats as a class are well behaved. However, a young American chauffeur, Walter C. Hook, took advantage of it. He got a job as part-time chauffeur for the Saudi Arabian embassy in Washington, which gave him diplomatic immunity—since embassies may obtain this privilege for American employees as well as their own nationals.

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MR. HOOK also became a taxicab driver, and when

_...he had a brush with the police he was able to avoid punish-

ment by claiming diplomatic immunity. But finally he was caught in Maryland speeding 90 miles an hour on a busy highway. He claimed he was en route to. pick up a Saudi Arabian prince, but the cops said

a speeder is a speeder, and made it stick. Now the State .

Department has withdrawn Mr. Hook's immunity and the District of Columbia has cancelled his taxi permit—which is entirely proper. ~ ~ » . » » DIPLOMATIC immunity cuts both ways, and for that reason it is necessary. It gives our diplomats abroad protection should they innocently violate foreign laws, or be harassed by hostile foreign governments. | Gg ~~. Bhould they abuse the privilege, our government would be asked to recall them, as has been done here when foreign

diplomats misbehave. case of chauffeur Hook is simply

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TAXPAYERS . . By Clyde Ferment Fiscal Reforms Gain in Italy

ROME—Italian taxpayers of the capitalist, professional and wage earner classes are fewer but apparently more honest than they were last October. The statistics (Italy collect statistics better than taxes) appear in a progress report by Finance Minister Ezio Vanoni on the Americanurged tax reform law of January, 1951. They and other Vanoni findings have heen nailed by American officials here as strong indications that Italy's fiscal reform will succeed. There's a long way to go, though, Vanoni reported an approximate 1 per cent increase in the total of taxable income for 1951 as compared to 1950 under returns last March on the “mobile wealth” tax. This levy comes closer than anything else in Italy to our own federal income tax. No prison penalties are provided. There are fines for false returns. but it's still profitable.

An Honest Man

AN ITALIAN textile manufacturer (he was identified later) got yaks all over the country for being the only Italian to report more than 200,000,000 lire ($320,000) income. He had topped that bracket by reporting 462,000,000 lire. No one ever thought him the richest man in Italy. Everyone seemed to know someone just as rich or richer. Yet he was up there all by himself. Very funny. According to the first returns there are only 730 among 46,000,000 Ttalians who earned more than the equal of $15,000 a year, The first 768,327 returns disclosed a taxable income total of 222 billion lire, The March returns for 1951, now reported on by Vanoni, numbéred 763,169 for 224 billion taxable lire, There are two main things about the tax reform: The new responsibility to make annual declarations instead of playing hide-and-seek with the collector, and amended rates and exemptions. ! The previous set-up.was a game of cops-and-dodgers, When settlements were struck they were hard bargains. Each party operated on the theory that the other would try to beat him out of something.

Rates Reduced

IN THE REFORM, rates were reduced and exemptions increased. Declarations on 1951 income from buildings were received in March for the first time and the taxable income disclosed will be several times over that turned up for 1950. Surtax returns in March numbered 1,131,799 as compared to 1,038,771 last October, for 1950 and 1951 respectively. After exemptions and family deductions, the 1951 total taxable income was 404 billion lire, about 30 per cent more than for 1950. Surtax returns for 1951 showed a deeper penetration in upper income groups. Inconies exceeding 5 million lire were reported in 7654 returns, as compared to 2803 such returns the year before. : The income taxes, however, provide only a fifth of the government's revenue. The remainder {8 made up largely by manufacturing, consumption and transaction taxes which throw the burden of government heavily onto those least able to bear it. About one-third of the average wage earner’s pay is believed to go for taxes, many of them concealed in the things he eats, drinks, smokes and wears. An Italian fiscal official has been eloquently quoted: “It is easier to collect one lira from a million people than a million lire’ from one very rich man.”

What Others Say—

IF YOU don't maintain control of the seas you fight your qwn doorstep.—Adm. William Fechteler, U. 8S. Navy Chief of Operations. Wo GS

NO OTHER political organization has done so much, so well, for so many people.—President Harry Truman, boosting the Democratic Party. - oo oo wn

MEN from the big cities are nicer because they take their time. A day lost doesn’t mean the end of the world to them.—Model Sally Young.

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WE would rather lump them (unpleasant things that are said) than do away with free speech. — British Prime Minister Winston Churchill

IF I CAN live honestly, with no lying, stealing and cheating, then there may be hope for other men like me.—Convicted forger Frank DIClcco, who underwent brain surgery to cure his criminal instinct. oOo WE will never appease nor apologize for our leadership in the great events of this critical century from Woodrow Wilson to Harry Truman—Illinois Gov. Adlai Stevenson. 8

ONCE the Russian dictatorship starts break-

ing up, the ice will melt rapidly—Sen. Paul H.

Douglas (D. IIL). oo oe fd TOO many youngsters think of a teacher as an instrument of discipline instead of as a person--Radie and screen actress Eve Arden. > SB NO ARMY ever puts up a real fight unless the troops believe in what they are fighting for ~—Medal of Honor winner Sgt. John Pittman.

SHAKE-UP . . . By Chester Potter

Justice Department To Get Fall ‘New Look’

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EPILOGUE . . . By Marshall McNeil Kefauver’s Defeat Still Rankles

Some of His Ardent Supporters

WASHINGTON—Many thousands of persons around this country are angry, disappointed, resentful and unhappy because the Democratic National Convention refused to nominate Sen. Estes Kefauver for President. This is shown in the thousands of letters Sen. Kefauver’s office is receiving. Some express the hope he will try again. Some blame his failure this time on the ‘“political bosses.” Some take his defeat as a personal affront; some say the Democrats’ failure to nominate Kefauver will make them vote Republican this year, and some indicate that

because he isn’t on the ticket, they will not vote. 2

More than a few are sending in contributions—from a dollar on up, but not very high up. The Kefauver campaign needs this; it's in the red now.

Picked at Random

HERE, PICKED at random from only one large pile of letters Kefauver's office has received, is a sampling: : Berkeley, Cal.—“In another eight years or so try campaigning for the office of President again; and in the meantime do all you can to clean up the Democratic Party so you will have an opportunity to be elected.” Johnstown, Pa.—‘I am still going to vote for you, by writing your name in on the ballot. Keep up your fight against crime and corrup-

tion.” Hamilton, O0.—“If you ever decide to run

again, just let me know, and you will find=

another loyal supporter and worker in this part of Ohio.” East St. Louis, Ill.—“I am writing to express my deep admiration for you and my overwhelming disgust for the.obviously ‘phony’ draft of Gov. Stevenson ...I am convinced you were the people’s choice for the nomination. But because you are a crusader for honest, efficient government, you were not the political bosses’ choice.” Chicago—*I suppose in politics the usual thing is to hurry up and write the winning nominee with a view to benefits to come. However .. .I don't feel that way. I admire the campaign which you staged and I share with millions of others sorrow that you did not win.” West Enterprise, Miss.—“We still have faith in you, and feel that you have not only not lost but have gnined in every way for the future.” Hollywood, Cal.— “You have something

-greater—than-a scheming-political machine be-

hind you, you have the friendship and prayers of millions of God-fearing people behind you because you are the people's choice.”

Hopes He'll Try Again CONESTOGA, Pa.—“I am hoping very sin-

cerely that in 1956 you will try again.” Northville, Mich.—“May I express my re-

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“will drive away your-woe

grets that the National Convention saw fit to over-rule the decisions of the primaries, and my continuing confidence in your integrity and capabilities.” , Columbus, 0. — “You and your wife can count on the support of many young people in the years to come, for we know you will keep vourself above deals cad trickery which taint 50 many men in politics.” Jersey City, N. J.—“You began a crusade for good government throughout the nation... Only political trickery by certain bosses prevented you from a clean sweep.” Caniesto, N. Y.—“I want to say, as Paul did, ‘You fought the good fight, you kept the faith.’ And in the hearts of the American people you won—never give up.” Chicago—“Writing a few words of regret on the convention outcome. I am another citizen that will vote Republican this year.” Glendale, Cal. — “I cannot conscientiously support the present (Democratic presidential) ticket after the shabby way they treated you and Sen. Russell at the convention.”

Primary Elections Needed

SPOKANE, Wash—“This last convention shows the need for a nation-wide primary election law where the people choose their own candidates for President. I would suggest that you work for such a law in Congress, for 1956, and I am sure you will be nominated by the people and majority of the party.” PROVIDENCE, R. I.-“Myself, my family and my friends are among millions of Democrats who had expected your nomination. . . . We are indignant and can only hope that in 1956 we can elect you President. Mrs. Kefauver is wonderful. . . .” SAN DIEGO—“I was shocked and disgusted as were millions of others at the disgraceful

_ way you were treated and how the nomination

was snatched away from you by the doubledealing crooks. Some day you will be, I am sure you will be, President—when laws are changed and when votes are real.” DOVER, N. H.—“We are still 100 per cent with you, but we are not with the Democratic Party.”

THE GREAT HELPER

Prayer is the never failing helper . . . that will bring joy . . . when you're feeling low . . . it is the soothing balm from heaven . . . and it ++ it-will bring rest to the mind and body . . . strength to the ones who are weak at heart . . . prayer will renew and reassure you . . 80 you can make with another start . . . prayer is to me a great. inspiration . . . when I'm perplexed and am all

at sea . . . and if you pray with real devotion . . prayer will help you . . . as it always helps me. —Ben Burroughs.

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NO RESPECT 3 89 Ludwell Denny Stalin Snipes at Neutral Nations

WASHINGTON — While neutralists in France and Britain urge the Allies to appease

Stalin, he is proving again how little respect,

he has for neutral nations. Now he is sniping at Switzerland and Sweden. Switzerland, -a neutral for 300 years, has not only remained aloof from the North At. lantic defense system but has refused to join the United Nations. Sweden, likewise a tra. ditional neutral, was not content to stay out of NATO herself. She tried, unsuccessfully, to keep Norway and Denmark out of NATO and get them into a Scandinavian neutral bloc. If there is anything to be gained from a neutral policy toward Russia—to offset the dangers of being picked off one by one by the Hitler and Stalin method—it should show in the Soviet attitude toward Switzerland and Sweden. Here is the recent record:

Sabotage Organization

AT THE INTERNATIONAL Red Cross Conference now meeting in Toronto the Soviet and satellite delegates are doing everything in their power to destroy that organization of mercy. The International Committee of the Red Cross has been an all-Swiss body just because a neutral board could serve in time of war or emergency without suspicion of partisanship. Naturally Switzerland is proud of the long and honored record of its “International” organization. Stalin has decided it must go. Why? Because he cannot control it. He wants a committee with Red members, so they can sabotage it as they do the United Nations—if they cannot capture it outright. And why is such a harmless body as the International Red Cross a danger to the vast Red Empire? Because as long as it exists it may expose the Reds’ barbarous treatment of war prisoners, possible use of outlawed weapons, and propaganda lies. Stalin's whole propaganda campaign—that the United States is waging germ warfare in Korea and mistreating prisoners—has been exploded by the simple American proposal that his charges be investigated by the International Red Cross. Stalin’s refusal convicts him. Obviously he cannot afford to let any such body exist in the world if he can help it.

Spy Ring in Sweden

THE CASE OF Sweden is similar but even more extreme. Stalin has been showing his respect for Sweden’s neutrality by operating a big spy ring in that country and by shooting down its planes. Some of the traitors, when caught, confessed they were working for officials of the Soviet embassy. Last June a Swedish plane over the Baltic was shot down by the Reds. When a Swedish mercy plane started a search it was shot down too. Of course, the Baltic is an international waterway, but Stalin treats it as his private lake for war maneuvers, The fact that Sweden

- is a neutral does not save its planes from the

same fate as the unarmed American naval plane downed by the Reds over the Baltic two years ago. To make his contempt for Swedish neutrality complete, Stalin now refuses her request to take the case to the International Court of Justice. At the same time he is sabotaging the International Red Cross and.the World Court, he has forced abandonment of the United Nations Commission on free German elections. Yesterday the commission reported, after six months effort, that it could not get into the Soviet zone.

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If They Want to Fight MR. EDITOR:

From the pictures of these fighting CIOs at Terre Haute, they look young enough to be good cannon fodder. Pick out a good strong one and he can take my son’s place, as my son wants to work. He isn’t a pro-Communist slacker, as anyone is when he strikes when his fellow Americans are fighting a war that isn’t won because these so-called unionists want more money than can be paid without war.

Mr. Truman sold us down the river to Phil Murray and the CIO so they could buy your vote, Mr. CIO, this fall. I saw it all on TV. The only Democrat candidate fit to be in the White House was Sen. Kefauver and they let him believe he would be Vice President if he gave up his delegates and then let him down. I know you can’t buy much with your 57

_ cent dollar, Mr. and Mrs. Voter, but you will

have less if you don’t settle down and work. Business is slackening as it did in -1929. You will have chopped the head off of your golden goose. Don't get mad because your AFL brother wants to work. He likely has a son or brother over among the lice, flies and maggots in-Korea giving his life for you slackers. Get back to work and thank God you have a job. But remember, it is bought with the blood and guts of the kids who can't vqte your candidates out of Washington. They can only fight and die while you act like hogs.

—Flora L. McAtee, Crawfordsville

PARAPILOT . .. By Max B. Cook

| Better Air-Ground . Support Developed

WASHINGTON — A shakeup which will give the Justice Department a ‘new look” is being fashioned by Attorney General James P. McGranery. Informed sources said today that Assistant Attorneys- General James M. Mclnerny, Holmes Baldridge and John J. Duggan will either “resign” soon or be transferred to less «portant posts than they now hold.

“The shake-up fv fn “no way a—

result of the investigation into alleged corruption in the Justice Department. No suspicion of any kind is attached to those to be affected by the change. It is merely to give the department an entire face-

lifting. ”» . > WITH THE contemplated changes, all top-flight Justice Department officials will be different from those serving when the department came under heavy fire from the King Tax

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Latest resignation was that

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quitting the job of Deputy Attorney General to run for the Democratic nomination for U. 8. Senator to succeed the late Sen. Brien McMahon of

pected to be.filled by Ross Ma; lone of New Mexico. a 5 nn NO ONE HAS been named to succeed Mr. Caudle, and under the law the only person who could be named to that post at present are Mr. MecInerney, Mr. Duggan .or Mr. Baldridge. The Attorney General could make that transfer but President Truman is barred by law from making an interim appointment to this post. It is now being filled on an acting basis by Ellis Slack.

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DOWN among the pine trees of North Carolina a new type of air officer is being bred. Known as the Parapilot, he is trained to jump with airborne troops. It is a development of close air-ground support operations which proved so important in Korean fighting. The new training course is designed to speed up and perfect alirground activities.

8 It is. an _ integrated effort

with Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and +Royal Air Force officers with combat experience functioning as a team under an Air Force commandant and an Army deputy. - ” .

MORE THAN 4232 students, including 65 general officers of the Army and Air Force, have gone through the school in ,4he past year. About 50 officers from NATO countries also have finished the school.

The Parapilot is a rated Air Force officer on flying status. “He is an experienced fighter pilot. He is given a three weeks’ course at the Air Force

Ground | Operations. School, ‘then a five weeks’ course in

airborne training, He is trained in fighter tactics, spends a year with a Forward Air Controller unit and then is assigned to a regular fighter unit. = » . MOST OF THE Parapilots are volunteers. When they complete the course they are known as airborne Forward Air Controllers and are assigned by the Tactical Air Command.

The new-type officer, while an airman, works closely with ground officers and is trained

in operations ‘of the tactical

air control system, air-ground operations and the joint op. erations center.

. One of his duties is to advise and assist ground commanders and to control aircraft in close attacks on front-line targets, . . ” THE Parapilot will parachute to the ground and aid in directing the attack by radio. He will be in close contact with ground officers and thus will be able to co-ordinate the efforts of both aerial and ground troops. ‘Parapilot training is considered so vital that the Air Force apparently plans to make it a “must” insofar as Command

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