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Show o :a KMtt1 d n (o 'iBI LZ3U S c2 Ring lead ers Of Montana 1 Partly Cloudy . flurries in the mountains today. Iligrh predicted today, 46. A few snow i a w ii m i 1 i fi i i i j v r i iitfiri a t- - t i i i i ii ii ii ii fykitiny Die ? National Guard VOL. 36, NO. 47 n 15,000 Flee Floods In Uruguay u u Dulles7 I Worst Flooding In South America's op History Reported Aid Gets Nod by I ke Nomination To Be Considered by Committee Tuesday X By STEWART HENSLEY United Press International WASHINGTON (UPI) Quick Senate approval was assured today for President Eisenhower's nomination of Christian A. Herter as new Secretary of State. Chairman J. William Fulbright announced that his Sen- Mi " " A .) ate Foreign Relations Committee up the nomination at a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. Tues will take day. Congressional K ' foreign policy the choice of 1 s Dulles 7 i experts praised Herter. Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B.Jfahnson led the fcongressional praise of Herter with a statement that: "The nomination, of Secretary Herter will be welcomed by the many people who have worked with him over the years and who have confidence ,in his ability, his dedication and his perseverance. Since he has been working closely with Secretary Dulles, his; appointment assures continuity of policy. Secretary Herter faces tasks of tremendous difficulty He will have the backing of a United America." "Close Relationship" .' Fulbright said "I am glad the President has nominated Mr. Herter." He said he and Herter served together in the House and "I have known him for many years. I expect to have a close relationship with and new his. in him post." Action on the selection of Herter to succeed the cancer - stricken John Foster Dulles will be rushed through to give him full backing for the forthcoming European conferences. Herter is returning to Washington Monday from a weekend in South Carolina to prepare for his departure for the Paris meeting of Western foreign ministers on April 29. This will be followed by the meeting of foreign ministers (Continued on Page Four) 1111 7 Announces Selection Allies Hail After Herter Conference Herfers Ice SMITH By MERRIMAN UPI White House Reporter AUGUSTA, PresiGa. (UPD has announced dent Eisenhower his selection of Christian A. Herter as the new Secretary of State. Herter. flew by Army helicopter from his vacation retreat at Green Pond, S.C. for a final conference with Eisenhower Saturday before the chief executive personally announced the selection of the acting Secretary of State to replace - John Foster Dulles. Eisenhower told reporters he cancer-stricke- n would send Herter's nomination to the Senate as soon as the Senate Saudi Arabia Jolts Oilmen Telegraphs On Contracts Congratulations To New Secretary (UPD Former of State John Foster Secretary' Dulles Saturday congratulated Christian Herter on his selection to fill the post the .ailing Dulles WASHINGTON vacated. After the appointment was announced at Augusta, Dulles sent a congratulatory telegram to , Herter. It said: "Dear Chris: I am delighted that the President has selected you as the Secretary of State, for which you are so eminently qualified, and I send you my warmest congratulations and good wishes. Foster." Truman Believes Herter Good Choice for Job INDEPENDENCE, Mo., (UPI) Former President Truman said Saturday he thought Christian Herter was the "logical choice" for Secretary of State and added, I think highly of him." Asked if he thought there would be any change in foreign policy with the change in secretaries, Truman said "The President makes foreign policy and that's up to him." .. PRESIDENT INTRODUCES NEW CABINET MEMBER President Eisenhower, at Kis vacation White House in Augusta, Ga., introduces Christian Herter as Secretary of State Saturday. Herter is filling ailing John Foster Dulles' Job. (Herald-UP- I Telephoto). I meets next week. Speedy confirmation was expected. The President last Monday told Herter he anticipated the resignation of Dulles and planned to name Herter as the successor provided a physical checkup showed Herter was able to carry out the strenuous duties of the post. Herter in "Fine Shape" former gov Herter, ernor of Massachuetts who- - has been in the State Department since 1957, went to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. last Wednesday for a check on his general condition and particularly the effect of the arthritis from which he has suffered for years. The results of the examination were sent to the President later in the week. The White House said they showed the new secretary to bein "fine shape." Dulles has suffered from recurrent cancer for two years. His . condition forced his resignation last Wednesday. The President, however, could see the inevitability of Dulles' decision and talked to Herter in Washing-- ( Continued on Page Fouir) worsening . CAIRO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina The 15,000 residents' of (UPI) Paso De Los Toros, Uruguay, Sat" urday evacuated their homes for fear the rampaging waters from South America's worst floods in history might break through mam moth Rincon Del Bonete Dam' and wipe out the city. Only a few government troops and a handful of newsmen re mained in the deserted city. At any moment the swollen lake behind it could break through or cascade over the high hy droeiectric dam live miles up stream on the Rio Negro and in undate the city. The frightened p p pu 1 ace streamed out of town in a fleet of buses, trains, trucks, private cars and even helicopters as the pressure grew behind the mam moth dam. Water Rises Waters in the huge artificial lake behind the dam had risen up to within three feet of the top of the dam and wer reported rising nearly two inches hourly. Engineeers said they would try to drain off some of the water by trenching the embankments above the dam. To do so, they would have to cut off some or the turbines near by. If this happens, much of Uruguay will be plunged into a power blackout, ers said they would try to drain off some of the water by trenching the embankments above the dam. To do so, they would have to cut off some of the turbines near by. If this happens, much' of Uruguay will be plunged into a power black- Crashing Prison PRESIDENT PROCLAIMS UNITED NATIONS DAY AUGUSTA, Ga. (UPI) President Eisenhower Saturday proclaimed Oct. 24 as United Nations Day and called on fellow Americans to demonstrate their, faith in the UN as the world's for to solutions of matters international "achieving peaceful . best-instrumen- dispute." (UPD - The govern- ment of Saudi Arabia Saturday jolted western oilmen when it asserted it legally could alter its oil concession contracts just about as it pleases. The. government's position was outlined by Frank Hendryx, an American who is Saudi Arabia's top legal adviser. He told the first Arab petroleum conference that any government could alter its oil contracts "in the interests of the citizens." Sheik Abdullah Tariki, director general of Arabian's petroleum and mineral resources, put it in another and more succinct -way for United Press International. "Any concession between a government and a company is not worth a damn if it does not please the people." , Mamie Returns To Washington Mrs. (UPI) Mamie Eisenhower returned here Saturday from Augusta, Ga., ending her vacation at least two days ahead of the President. Mrs. Eisenhower, accompanied by her son,' Maj. John S. Eisenhower, arrived at 4:22 p.m. aboard the Columbine III. The President plans to return Monday or possibly Tuesday., A social engagement accounted for Mrs. Eisenhower's early return. , WASHINGTON out. ' '. Refugees streamed into Montevideo and neighboring cities. Hospitals in the area cancelled all leaves for employes to accommodate the influx of homeless from Paso De Los Toros. LONDON The ap (UPI) Other Floods of Christian A. Herter pointment Meanwhile, the U. S. icebreaker as new U.S. Secretary' of State Edisto swung off its Antarctica-to-U- . was .warmly and unconditionally S. course to race to the aid welcomed Saturday night by Amer of thousands of persons left homeica's European allies. less by the South American floods. Western European capitals ex The , Edisto headed for Buenos pressed respect for Herter as an V . (Continued on Page Four) experienced diplomat of long d know standing with a ledge of Europe and its complex problems. .Firm confidence was expressed that Herter would stand fast !by the policy of close cooperation with the European allies that was promoted by his predecessor, John Foster Dulles. British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan quickly cabled his con gratulations and best wishes to The Soviet MOSCOW (UPI) Herter. British Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd said he was .'de- - Union charged Saturday that the United States was still trying to lighted." "worsen conditions" for the Gene. The same note was voiced in va foreign ministers conference by Paris, Bonn, Rome and other Euro making into altitude pean capitals as soon as the desig Berlin high Russian flights protests. despite nation of Herter,. by President Ei The official Communist party senhower was made known. ne'vsDaoer Pravda denounced as a , The Europeans were anxiously "provocative action" the Berlin awaiting the debut of Herter in flight last Wednesday of a U. S, the crucial East-Weforeign min- turbo-rirotransport at a isters talks scheduled to open in "forbidden height." Geneva May. 11. t Pravda also accused the U. S. It will be his first appearance government of "blackmail" for its as the spokesman for U. S. for- declaration that U. S. planes would eign policy on the international continue to fly at high altitudes scene so long dominated by the to West Berlin despite Soviet demands that western- aircraft stay figure of the ailing Dulles. or Some Europeans under 10,000 feet in the three air rightly to associate tended corridors over East Germany. wrongly Herter with a more flexible policy "The provokers are .still at it," in negotiations with the" Russians. Pravda declared. "This provocaHowever, his close cooperation tive action cannot be considered with Dulles for some time past otherwise than as the desire of the was held to suggest that he was U, S. .militarist circles at least in broad agreement with the prin- to worsen the conditions for the ciples of his predecessor's inter- f ore'gn ministers meeting in Ge neva. national policies. Appointment ! first-han- Soviet Takes New Poke at High Flying . st D C-1- 30 - - But Fails to State Position Clearly Castro Scores Personal able impression during a two-hou-r, By JOSEPH U. IIINSIIAW United Press International earnest explanation of WASHINGTON (UPD Ameri- the Cuban situation, before the can officials said Saturday Fidel American Society of Newspaper Castro has scored a personal tri- Editors (ASNE). umph during the first days of his Despite his sincerity', these ofcurrent U.S. visit, but has failed ficials said, he avoided committo state clearly his position on a ting himself on a number of isnumber of issues, including al- sues. Typical, they said, was infiltration in Castro's answer to the question leged Communist his Cuban government. of Communist infiltration in Cuba. The bearded rebel leader, they Great Popular Success five-minu- te . . said, seemed to create a favor tha prima minister ! Humph on U.S. Visit he or his "26th of July movement" was Communistic but he declined to state flatly whether he would take sides in case of a war between the United States and the Soviet Union. From the popular standpoint, Castro's unofficial visit to Washington was a great success. His campaign hat, beard and open-nec- k green army fatigue uniform were a leading tourist denied ; . . The chief executive also proclaimed May 4 as ' Loyalty Day and asked Americans to reaffirm by special observance "Our loyalty to our country and our gratitude for the precious heritage of freedom" and liberty under Haw." sault on the grey fortress-lik- e pris- on when he' received word that the convicts had decided to shoot' ' and burn the hostages. ' "Stool Pigeons" Freed In addition tothe 16 guard hos- convict "stool ' tages, five informers seized by pigeons"the rebels escaped unharmed. Two members of the ' assault team were wounded iri a wild exchange of fire with the despcrata Fotsr) , " so-call- ed In Statement by Lama - , Reds Accused Of mg Treachery By PATRICK KILLEN United Press International Thei TEZPUR, India (UPI) Dali Lama Saturdayaccused the Chinese Communists of lying and treachery in their invasion of his Himalayan kingdom. made his The' young god-kin- g on the anti- statement irst public Communist' rebellion in Tibet when he reached the safety oE this heavily guarded railhead in convicts. This brought to three dead and three wounded the number of cas ualties in the uprising which began with the murder of Deputy Warden Ted Rothe,, 38, Thursday, . - spent the time since then under protection of the Indian army in an area closed to all but members of the Indian military and a few government officials.. The Dalai accused the, Communists of breaking, their promise3 and of lying when they said ne was: kidnaped by "imperialist agents." He decided to leave of his own free will, he isaid, because of the Communist threat. god-kinwearThe round-face- d ing a smile for the' thousands of Buddhists, who gathered here- to 000-fopay. homage, issued the statement to more than 100 newsmen gathyak-ski- ri ered' in this tea plantation center Denied Duress Charges He denied specifically he had been "held under duress as China. Red of condemnation hi charged by Peiping. He accused the Reds of interfering in '.Tibetan Protected By Army Prime Minister Jawaharlal Neh affairs despite a 1951 agreement ru announced to the world he was guaranteeing full autonomy to his granting political asylum to tha ancient theocracy. Dalai Lama when he crossed the Buddhism is the predominant reborder of the frontier area on ligion in Asia, and his words were April 1. The refugee ruler has expected to carry much weight iu neutral nations that have been friendly with the Peiping regime. Already Buddhists in India, Ceylon, Burma, Indonesia and Viet Nam have protested Peiping's actions. The Dalai Lama delayed disclosing , whether he would estabor seek lish a government-in-exil- e international sanctions against Red China. He said he would not make his plans until he had been able all to rest and reflect. MEXICALI, Mexico (UPD 26 bodies were recovered Saturday from the wreckage of a Mexican commercial airliner and federal eastern India 33 days after fleeing from his capital city of Lhasa. He had moved through the 20.- mountains of Tibet by and crossed the forbidding horse in rivers barges to reach India. Saturday he emerged from the restricted Jndian frontier area in a caravan of jeeps and issued g, - ot , 26 Killed In Mexica n Liner Crash authorities began an investigation of possible sabotage in the crash. Tigres Voladores (Flying Ti . gers) of Mexico., operators of the C46, said; the - bodies ill-fat- ed were brought to Hermosillo from the Gulf of California resort of Guaymas,, Herter 'Eminently Qualified Says Vice President WASHINGTON Vice (UPI) and the stabbing of guard Will iam Cox, 41, Thursday. Thd ringleaders, Lee Smart, 19, and Jerry Miles, 44, were found dead in one of the prison 'towers. At first it was believed that each' had committed suicide with riflea seized in the first minutes of the uprising Thursday afternoon. But Warden Powell said one of . two rifles found in the room ha i an empty shell in the chamber. This was "positive proof" that ons of the convicts had shot the "other and then, killed himself, Powell said. He said he believed Smart had killed Miles because "Miles didn't have the intestinal, fortitude to carry out what he said he would do." .(Not to be taken alive). Admits Murder of Deputy The Warden said Smart told him he was the one who triggered the uprising by fatally shooting Deputy Warden Ted Rothe Thursday afternoon. The admission was made to the Warden when he was briefly held hostage shortly after the riot started. . : Thus a prison mutiny started by a murder by Smart ended with a murder by Smart. He was scrv-ing a term for murder. Smart and , Miles were the onl7 convicts who died in the uprising. Five ; others who fled to the tower with the pair for a last stand surrendered meekly. Wjarden Powell said prison officials decided about midnight to attack instead of waiting out th 25 to 30 hard-cor- e members of the n prison population. "The cons had decided to kill the hostages with incendiaries." Powell said. . "I got the word from other inmates." , Alsp, several of "the inmates were reported "hopped up" oi narcotics stolen from the prisoa O , 450-ma- hospital. r ;' V 1 r Loyal 'Cons .'Give 'Tip Off ' Three "loyal" convicts hal their way out of the mutiHerter as "eminently qualified" to made neer-held cell blocks of the 90 carry on the policies o'. resigned year-ol- d prison to tip off the war- Secretary of State John Foster der that the prison's west .wall Dulles. ; was unguarded. . Nixon made the appraisal of HerThe loyal prisoners told the warter, selected to move up from un- den the hostages were going - to dersecretary of state to Dulles' be shot and burned before daypost, in remarks prepared for a light because the ringleaders were ' banquet of the American Society afraid the guardsmen would at' of Newspaper Editors. tack. Herter is "one of America's foreThe warden on a frontmost students of foreign affairs al assault and gambled won. At 3:45 a.m. and . . a tenacious and persuaa highway patrolman in a sive advocate of his views at the m.s.t., tower held by authorities firei gun conference tables," Nivon said. (Continued on Page Two) en route from Mex President Richard M. Nixon Satto Mexico ican City, crashed on urday night hailed Christian A. 'The plane, -- the beach near Guaymas Friday. An early report said the plane appeared to explode just before it hit .the beach but authorities were unable to confirm this. The sabotage investigation was begun as a logical step, an air line spokesman said, because the plane was thoroughly checked and found to be in "perfect condition" Before 1 e a vin g Mexicali. The spokesman also pointed ' out that the pilot, Jose Lopez Hendriquisr 40, owner and general manager of Tigres Voladores, had a "first-class- " rating. In addition, the spokesman said, of the load was only moun no were there and capacity tains in the area. The weather was clear and the pilot reported no trouble in his last radio contact with the airline headquarters here. The accident Recurred about 300 o miles south of the border. The airline spokesman said one of the woman passengers was pregnant but added that he could "give no credence" to reports that she bore a child before the crash. . ; ( ; , 4 N. i one'-thir- d U.S.-Mexic- HERALD INDEX Friday more than 500 persons milled around the hotel where Castro spoke to the editors. Scores of tourists gathered around him at the Cuban Embassy and on Capitol Hill when he met for 90 minutes with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Pickets Appeared Castro's, appearance before the ASNE convention also brought out aDout zdu picKets. There were (Continued ca F t ; By RICHARD ciIARNOCK United Press International DEER, LODGE, Mont. (UPD National Guardsmen firing ba rookas, machine guns and tear gas crashed into the Montana Prison Saturday to end a convict rebellion and win the fres-- . dom of 16 guard hostages. One of the convict ringleaders murdered the other leader and then commit ted suicide. Warden Floyd E. Powell led the 200 guardsmen, supported by 100 police and vigilantes, in the a? 35-ho- ur . 265-fo- ot . (D-Ark- PRICE TEN CENTS Ends Revolt by PROVO, UTAH COUNTY, UTAH, SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1959 Amusements Business News Central Utah News... 3, 4. 5, Classified Comics Editorial ; ft 9 6, 7, 20, 21, 28 24, 25, 26, 27 ...22 23 10 National, World News .. 2, 8, 4 Obituaries 19 18, 17, 15, 16, Society .11, 12, 13, 14 Sports. Stocks I ; 0 I WOVE THEIR OWN PLOT OF DEATH Lee Smart, s in Montana prison left, and Jerry Miles, convict rebellion. mutiny, who died in climax of to murdered have believed was Smart Miles, then committed suicide. Smart earlier triggered rebellion by shooting deputy Warden Ted Rothe. 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