U.S. MAKES DRAMATIC MOVE Mussolini Is Buried Again
Airlifting Arms To Jordan Next Week
By ANTHONY 'ULLSTEIN
Washington, Sept. 5.
The United States is rushing arms to Jordan to dramatise to the Arab people that they can count on American sup- port if they stand up against the pro- Soviet trend in Syria.
American officials said the first consignment of arms mised Jordan under a $10,000,000 military aid gramme would be rushed to that Arab kingdom air next week
MOVE TO
RECALL
FRENCH
ASSEMBLY
Paris, Sept. 5. The Independents and the Ex-Gaullists today follow- ed the Communists in ask- ing for an early session of the French Parliament I a compromise is not reach. ed between the Govern- ment and farm groups on price problems.
Thus, total of 200 of the 200 pro-nerded for a recall have Cx- pro-pressed a desire for a special
bying at the Assembly.
They said the airlift was enl-countries neighbouring on quiated to counternet the line Syrla that they are not losing being pushed by Syria in the out by standing with the West Arnb world-thai the way to get, at that it is bringing them prompt military and political tangible benests." benefits Is to SIKH up with Hússia.
The weapon:-described small but mobile, and with a high Arupower-will increase Jordner's ability to defend itself In case of a Syrian alinck, officials said.
There was no evidence, huw- that' American officials
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think a Syrian attack on one
Quick Response
"The important thing.” be added. 's not that 11 in the flexi shipment und r the $10.000.000 programme. but that it is a quick response to Jordan's need for tangible benefits In the situation the created by Syria."
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Under-Secretary State, Loy W. Henderson's trip to Istanbul and Belrut la direuss the Syrion situation Turkish, Iraq, Jordanian and Lebanese leaders and with
with
of its neighbours is imminent. Such a development is possible, ¦ appeared to be the Bral result of it is felt here, It Syrfa becomes an outright Soviet satellite and If the Kremlin then decides to
foment
Middle the Et developments the United States hopes to prevent.
"The important thing about American diplomats this airlift," a qualified Ameri- | seen?. enn official said, "s that it will demonstrate to Jordan and other
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BEGINNING OF ASIAN RICE CULTURE
Bangkok, Sept. 5. A group of 13 Japanose scientists will make a trip through the jungle vil- lages and towns along the Mokhong River to test a theory that Asian culture begon region. Dr
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"mission of or a teadurance." the sources said that in addition to seeking out the views of Syria's neigh- bours, he
that assured them
The Communists have 145 dc- puties, the Independents 100 and the Social Republicans (Ex- Gaulists) 21.
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However, In actuality the necessary quorum is far from achieved on the technical level, for the independents and ex- Gaullists have made their quest conditional on the failure of a compromise solution, while the Commnualsts have signed a cler tally calling for the extraordinary session.
A COMPROMISE
Eftoris are now underway to And a compromise between the
Premier position of
Maurice Bourges Maunoury and his Finance Minister, Felix Galilurd on the one hand ami the farm groups on the other,
A delegation of moderate deputies is trying to play role as mediator.
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A suggested compromise may be found in a slight revision of wheat prices and the pro- mine by the Government to ask the National Assembly, when it reitumes Its regular autumn sitting. 10 dravy 12 a farm programme on a Jong-term basta.
One proposal has been that of parily-linking wheat prices
they could count on vigorous to the general consumer goods US support In their stand against the spread of Sovjet inЯuence.
Accelerated Rate
The alrifft disclosure appeared to fit in with this assessment of Mr Ifcaderson's mission American officials maid the United States Was moving to strengthen Syria's neighbours at an accelerated rate.
They noted that the US has that been supplying arms for soine time to Turkey, Iraq and Saudi Matsumoto, Arabla and recently agreed to leader of the group, said it was provide military ald to Lebanon, They said the United States was also strengthening those coun- tries with economie ald,
his theory that waves of popu- lation spreading out from the Mukhong region of Indo-Chin enrried. the knowledge of rice planting with them.
Earlier migrations from the Makhong region may have po- and the plate Australia Melanesian planos.-Reuser.
It was reported in some qunt- ters that military aid to Iraq an: Turkey might be increased or speeded up as a result of Mr United Henderson's mission. Press.
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Liation, Sept. 5. "The Friends of FarTO- bo," Ab association Portuguese pantagruels, today announced they would hold the "most gargantuan meal of the year shortly at Evora,
The meal will include 440 lbs of meals, including beef, mutton and Towl, 264 lbs of bread, 14 lbs of codfish, 70 Ibs of obcesE,
12 dozen ears, 400 boitles of wine. 15 hotties of brandy and 300 bottles of beer, to яду nothing of miscellaneous quantities of tornatoes, spices and
other delicacies.
The banquet will be catch entirely by the 20 members of the club. France-PressC.
BRITAIN ACCUSES YEMEN
Top right photo shows Donga Bachelo Mamalini (wearing black in centre), seen among the crowd, somir of whom: sive the Fascist ialute — in front of the rough soffin containing the body of Mussolin! — in the cemetery chapel at Predap- a member of the Italian Neo- plu. Top photo shows Fascist Party, kisses the rough coffin containing the body of Mussolini, in the cemetery chapel. Below the coffin is a picture of Mussolini in uniform-Keystone Photos.
DULLES TO REPORT
TO EISENHOWER ON MID-EAST SITUATION
Washington, Sept..5.
Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles, will per- sonally report to President Eisenhower on the Syrian situation in the light of information brought back from the Middle East by United States special envoy Loy Henderson, it was disclosed here today.
Henderson arrived back from 11 visit to the Middle Enst yesterday, and immediately rc- ported to Dulles,
Henderson said on arrival that it would be deeply dis- quieting i Syria became victim of international Com munism since this would stitute a threat to the inde pendence and integrity of the Middle East,
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A written statement from a While House spokesman said Dulles would either go to New- part (Rhode Island) where Elsenhower ut present on
Ly holiday, to make his report or else Eisenhower would come up to the White House. Henderson had already made a preliminary report to Dulles, the statement said.
United Nations, Sept. 5. Britain today accused Yemen
of invading the Aden Department in Protectorata.
Henderson's report with studied moro fully at the State the light of United Nations Charter British principles concerned and of the delegate, sent to Secretary-Eisenhower doctrine, the state- General, Dag Hammarskjold, ment said.
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this area in deДlance of re-
STATEMENT
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pented warnings from Her The spokesman's Majesty's Government in the read as follows: United Kingdom.
"Operations
these ugainst Yemeni forces will ccaso 80101 as they have withdrawn to Yemeni territory."
"Loy Henderson has made an initial report to the State Serre- tary on his observations in the Near East. He has found dogo concern leat Syria should be- come a victim of Internations) Communism, and as such, be
Dixon asked that his letter be circulated to UN members, The Aden, Protectorate ad- joins southern Yemen in the come a base for further threa- Arabian Peninsula, The border thening the independence between them has been integrity of the region.
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SULTAN IN UK
London, Sept 3. The Sultan of Brunel arrived in Landen by air today rock Singapore to begin a 10-week
and
"Mr Henderson's report will be given further study by the Department of State in the light of relevant principles of
the United Nations Charter and the policies set forth in the joint resolution of March 9, 19574. (Eisenhower Doctrine).
The Secretary of State will
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Ho is douding, four weeks in in relation to this matter Britain and tomorrow will vials Newport or in Washington the Colonial Offer here for the Prestent s ..otherwise
coming het.”—France-Preme.
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Tokyo, Sept. 3. The second session of manslaughter trial of American Sergeant William Girard open ed today at Macbnshi district cOUTL
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CUBAN REBELLION CRUSHED
Government Planes Rake
Stronghold
Havana, Sept. 5.
The Government announced tonight that "authority has been re- established" at Cienfuegos, sceno of a rebellion by its naval garrison.
The statement was made by the Prime Minister, Andres Rizero Aguero, who said
there was no information immediately available on casuallies.
He admitted there were led by an unidentified Heulensut. dead and wounded and Said It taid senior officers had been they would be reported as seized aut locked up. soon os information Wog re- ceived,
Aguero sold clements" at-
Senor Rizero "Insurrectional tacked the naval base at Clen- fuegos this morning and the "aggression" was repelled by personnel under the naval command of Captain Roberto Comcsanus.
Thic revalt in Cienfuegos came about the same time that two gunfights broke out this where B morning in Havena, carlond of arms was seized in front of the City Hall.
CASTRO'S REBELS
LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL 'WAR' CONTINUES
There was no immediate in- dication it the new uprising À 450-man naval garrison had any close connection with Five staged a rebellion this morning, the revolt in Oriente Province seizing control of the strategic to the East, where Fidel Castro a band DI Southern port elly and holding has been leading
in the Sterro it for while under a rain of urgento
Maestra region against the bullets from attacking plates.
for government
months, United Press,
RUSHED TANKS
The regime of President
Fulgencio Batista rushed tanks and troops to the rebel city from
the
Santa Clara, 30 miles to northeast. There was no street fighting in Cienfuegos.
The planes raked Cienfuegos from 10 am to 1.30 pm, hitting the naval station and Mariting Folice headquarters. The attacks
the apparently avoided
no deaths proper, since reported. However, there many wounded.
Comer Refused
Admission
that
Oltawa, Sept. 5. Immigration Mtalster Davie
today Fulton announced cly Jack Comer, self-styled under- were world king in London, has been were refused admission to Canada.
Acting Immigration Minister estimated that hait the It was civilian population of Clentue Fulton did not give any reason gos, an important sugar port on for refusing Comer entrance to Girard is being tried in the
sheltered Jagua Bay, joined the Canada, However, Fulton stated Japanese woman who was shot wile picking rebel force of an estimated 250 yesterday that he would
hesitate to deport Comer if it shells
American men,
criminal from was found he had a Unconfirmed reporta firing range in Japan-France-
the scene said the rebels were record-Uniek Press. Presse.
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