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THE TIMES RECORD WSJ TROV BECORD--KST. Frank L. Vork, Publisher Dwlght Mirvln, Edlto. Record Corapaay, owners; Dwight Marvin, Chairman tht Board; Frank York, President; J. Arthur Vice JTttldent and Treasurer; Frank J.

Ouimet, Assistant Treasurer AJtos T. Sllter, Secretary. Wont ASbley 2-2000. Private exchange connecting all MEilBEK'OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS An Independent Newspaper Associated Presj fs entitled exclusively to use for pub- HcaUon.of all local news printed In thii newspaper, well as ill AP dispatcher SUBSCRIPTION TERMS The Troy Record or The Record Morning Evening Delivered by carrier: One year, one week. 36 cents copy, 6 cents.

By mail in Albany, Renssclaer, Saratoga and Washington Conn Bei In New Vork State Bennington County ia Vermont pay ibli in advance: One year, in months, three months J2.50; month, ona week, 30 cents. By mail outiide of above counties, payable In'advance' One jear, six month's, S7.00; three months, one month one week, 30 cents. CIItCULATION (Morning and Evening Combined) Daily Average, November, 1956, 49.U1 Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations HELP THE RED CJROSS HELP HUNGARY Rensselaer County Chapter, Red Cross, has a quoia for Hungarian Nevertheless the amount received to dale is only a small percent.tee of thai quota. Of course the lack of response in (he Troy Area cannot be attributed Io either lack of sympalby for (lie Hungarian people or callousness of local people. The plight of the Hungarians, both refugees and (he valiant population refusing to, bow to Ihe oppressors, is a stock topic of conversation The Hungarians have our sympathy.

And Ihe Christmas spirit is abroad. Americans arc noted for their generosity al all limes and in this season the gift- giving mood prevails. What, (hen, accounts for (he lag i a i a relief contributions to the Red Cross? Undoubtedly many olher calls being made in Ihe name of Hungarian relief are in part responsible. Probably misunderstanding is chiefly Evidently the role ihe Red. Cross is playing and will continue fo fill through the long i ahead is not clear to local people.

The fact is that Red Cross is on the scene, in Hungary and wherever the Hungarian refugees go, to relieve suffering and distress. The Red Cross is an international organization, able to spring into action quickly anywhere in the world and able to reach out Io give a helping hand wherever dislress exists. The Red Cross is distributing food, clothing and medicine inside Hungary and Red Cross are handling the mercy shipments so lhaf Communist tricksters cannot benefit. No other organization can do so much (o a cash confribufions from Troy A a sympathizers into tangible relief, and discharge the' mercy mission quickly and efficiently. What better Christmas i could be imagined Contributions should be sent fo Rensselaer Counly Chapter Rid Cross, 1712 Fifth Avenue, Troy.

ONLY ANSWER ECONOMY So you Ihink you're in the clc.fr, i a debt to your a Think again. At the end of fiscal year 1955 each American owed an average of $1,940 on the nation's overall debt of in federal obligations; in state obligations, and $201 on local governmental obtigalions. Tax Foundation reporls thai a new record in spending was set in fiscal year 1956 by federal, state and local government--some 5114,000,000,000. But tax receipts for fiscal 1956 will hardly pass the $100,000,000,000 mark, (hough this is the highest in ihe nation's history. Subtract from $114,000,000,000, and you'll see that we're not breaking even despite'the heavy faxes paid by the citizens--taxes which have average of per person 20 years ago to S60S per person today.

How will we tver break Just one way--reduce spending! VOICE OF HUNGARY SPEAKS--IN BUDAPEST Hungary is speaking widi two voices today. The "offi- THE TOIE'i EVENING, DECEMBER 11, I9 5a Washington. Should den resign, his end will be consistent with his beginning, He achieved his a i as one of the Tories who were far-sighted Io warn, of the peril accumulating in Germany during ihe 1930s. This time, many of his could not be persuaded that Egypt represented the same i of casus belli a Poland did in 1939. And even if did, is no lacit support in militancy from the United Stales.

IRON CURTAIN ON THE ICE The i Stales suggested a i Russia and America i conduct investigations of ice i in the A i Much is needed here; there are few a i a i reporls from explorers. Bui speed, the direction and the eft'ecl of the i ought to be The American scientists asked Russia to join them because of the subslanti.il Arctic a i which lie of Russian i The Russians i i a reply that tiicy I i the measurements ought to be made. But they object to any A i a approaching i country. The i a i hangs in the A i as well ay in the eastern edge of Europe. The Americans, say the Soviets, may make their calculations up to the Pole and Ihe Russians on their side will do the same.

Then will exchange i a i No peephole into Russia, even along the icebound is to be i Isolationism reaches its apex in a Communist country. We a get much cooperation from a regime whose object in life is to b.ir everyone-from i a i about i i a habits and developments--beyond such knowledge as they are a i willing to supply. And that kind of knowledge doesn't fill a very large space. The Political Stage Today By DAVID LA.WKKNCE Washington I would not be mrprising if Vi co President Nixon goes to Austria and Cen- ral Europe in (he near make in behalf of President Eisenhower, an on-the-spot study if the refugee problem created ijr the barbarism of tht Soviet Union in Hungary. There are so many questions will involve action by Xmgress in January that Ihe 'resident, in making legislative needs all the he can get as to the neasurcs the United States should akc to show the civilzed world is humanely concerned with he tragic plight of all the peo- iles of Central Europe.

Just a few days ago the vice made in New Vork an repressive speech, the general deas of which were talked over advance i President Eisen- lower and Secretary of Slate "PEACET1ME" PIGEONS The A hasty, act 'demobilizing 1 iis homing pigeons is betrayed by the very words it used to justify the move. The is a progress in electronic communications has "virtually any peacetime need" for pigeons. The same logic might be applied io all defenses. For in (here is never any "peacetime need" for an Army, Air Force or Navy. They are needed only in war, as police action.

We must a i a i them in peacetime, however, so that we will a them the instant war a But what about pigeons? The Army implies by iis qualified statement that while the pigeons a needed in peacetime they still would be in wartime. Complicated methods of communication by electronics have a way of breaking down at critical moments, and they require hard-to-get a i and maintenance by highly a i technicians. In a hundred different situations, the intricate apparatus they a i is not available or can't be used without detection. Pigeons are the only way. If that is so--and the Army ilself implies that it is by the wording of its announcement--then the nucleus of a pigeon-carrier group should be kept in being, ready for use when needed.

THE USUAL SOVIET RETORT a a i a opposed io the slave rule Soviet representatives have been a i a i i in their country have been exiled to Siberia is a proved faci. It is one of the usual methods of the Russians to defeat those who oppose their tyranny. Indeed, they have admitted some use of the punishment of exile in quieting the rebellious country. But now we have the customary Communist It is an axiom of the Reds that the best way to answer an unanswerable attack is to accuse the accuser of the crime. So the official Soviet news.agency, states that there- are certainly mass deportations of Hungarians, but not io Siberia but to the United States and other countries! They say the Hungarians are being enticed by candy and i to resist Soviet dictation and are being flown out of the country under compulsion.

There is no way of replying to Soviet lies because nobody in a free country believes anything that issues from official Russian sources and nobody in a Soviet country is allowed to hear a i else. That Tass has to resort to such fanciful lies is evidence enough that the truth, if told in full, would be worst than revolting. TEA TABLE GOSSIP till" voice refuses to allow the UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold to visit the country. The other voice speaks from the streets of Budapest where men and women defy the death-spitting Russian tanks In ont of ihe most remarkable a i of courage and patriotism the world has ever seen. It is crystal clear a the official voice is that of Moscow, speaking through its willing i Jano Kadar.

present a i a representation in the United Nafions is worst than a farce; it is a criminal a on the oppressed people it presumes Io represent. If (he United Nations is to a i its self-respect it will throw out the imposters. The true Hungary is a respected member of (he United Nations, and iis people need all the help the free can give them. But until (hey are allowed to send delegates who will speak for them and not against Iliem, it is for (he world to listen to the voice from streets of Budapest. OUT OF SUN INTO DARKNESS? Sir A Eden, i a i Prime i i a "soak Jng tip (he sun" in his health's a i the crisis in his over his policies in Die Middle East ran ilsdf out, i be a i tack to i Strec Friday, he says.

He is, of course, i as of now, i a i Prime i Ister--but by the narrowest of i He received the Jhakicst i of support in the House of Commons lasl Thursday, a vole of 3 I 2 to 2uo, to a i his Middle East policies. But the reality bohind Ihe vote of i was expressed by one speaker who (old the Mouse a "however yon may (on the motion of i in your hearts you have no confidence." Still, as we have said, Mr. Eden, as of now, remains the chief. The a i in Britain lias given him belated and surprising support, according to public opinion polls. And (he Labor organiMfions are far from enliuisiaslic over the possibility of a i responsibility for British austerity at this time.

Nevertheless they continue to a criticism on ihs ailing Prime Minister. The consensus is that Men will go--at a convenient only fo restore i i imiiy and good liaison i Two tourists were standing in front of the state department in Washington, D.C. watching as a parly broke up and the big-name government officials began coming out. One official, who had imbibed too freely, had difficulty negotiating the stairs. "I presume," one tourist said, 'that he is what is referred to as i high government official?" There was young fellow named Weir Who hadn't an atom of fear He indulged a desire To touch a high wire (Most any line will do here) A small boy, leading a donkey, passed an army camp.

A couple of soldiers wanted to have some by a minister for a donation to the foreign missionary fund, "1 don't believe In foreign mis sions." "But surely," the 1 minister told him, "you know that we an commanded to feed the "Well, can't we feed them on something cheaper than mission aries?" the man replied. fun with him. "What are you holding on to your brother so tight for sonny?" one asked. "So he won't join the Army," the kid replied. Doris: When is your siste thinking of gelling married? Tom: Constantly.

"I'm lorry," an who had wealthy been approached Quotable Quotes Anyone must be far gone pessimism if he thinks the dan gcr of war i area (Middl' East) is as great as it was 3i days ago. The prospect of peac has considerably retaryof State Dulles. Through prompt use of increas ing supplies of the vaccin (Salk), the nation can go a Ion way--next year--toward elimin; lion of this, dread llarion Kotsom, secretary health, education and welfare. FUNNY BUSINESS By Hershberge eat!" Julles. It reflected Ihe sympathy (he United States wilh" Britain nd France in the many economic roblems arising out of the Middle East crisis and definitely iromisert that America would be ympathetic on the matter of fi- inncial aid.

Since then, hints lave come from administration ources that the whole subject of id to bolster Kurope's faltering conomy is being carefully stud- ed wilh the hope of examining ome concrele plans later on 'hen the Western European gov- rnmenls have agreed among heraselves as to the icope of heir immediate needs. A trip by Ihe vice president ow to Europe would unquestion- bly show that America is lend- ng moral support to the cause of he oppressed peoples of Eastern "Zurope. Here is a passage in Ir. Nixon's speech of last week vhich now becomes especially ignificant: Ni.ion's Speech. "The lesson of Hungary is tched in the minds and seared (he souls of all mankind.

As result, Communist parties are Breaking up all over Ihe world, "he Soviet cannot count on the oyalty of a. single satellite coun- ry or even of its own troops. It's ampaign to win the neutral na- ion.5 has -blown up in its face. "Can it be seriously suggested hat any nation in (he world (o- ay would trust the butchers iudapest? What has happened Hungary is a solemn warning national leaders everywhere hat those who invite the Communist to run the risk of the avage slaughler which has been he lot of the freedom fighters if Hungary. Thehy know that the Communists bring with them not he independence, the freedom, he economic progress and the Peace that they promise, but "ommunist colonialism, slavery, economic exploitalion and "At the same time, the events Hungary have shown our un- friends why the United States believes so slrong- in collective security.

We are militarily strong only because we this is necessary to keep he peace today. While we oppose he use of force to settle disputes, we recognize the need of trong forces of self-defense so ong as the Communist world js committeed to its policies of world domination by force and violence. "We enter into alliances to pro. weaker nations from a fate similar to that of Hungary. Nc one today could seriously sug gest that Hungary, Rumania Czechoslovakia or other Soviet satellites were free or independent.

On the other hand, nations which have joined with the United States in collective secu ity pacts have found a their independence has in no way been comprised by this Important Talk. The vice president's speech undoubtedly one of the most im portant utterances (hat has come Tito Wars On Stalinists" from the administration in recei, weeks, ft underlines the firm pur pose of the United States to keep attention focused now on what has been happening and is hap- i in Hungary. This is no America's task alone. The Unites Nations has already asked for and been refused admission for its representatives, who mcrcl wanted to observe what is going on inside Hungary. How else can the United Nations tell whether the diplomats claiming to rcprc sent the Hungarian govcrnmcn at the U.N.

meetings are im posters or really accredited agents of a legitimate govern mcnt? It's a delicate subject rcquir ing considerable inquiry, and i could mean the suspension of the privileges of the present repre sentatives of the alleged Hun garian government until all the facts have been made available either through a U.N. mission or through the diplomatic representatives of U.N. member countries now resident in Budapest. It could involve the i i i suspension of all representation the Hungarian government nn the situation is cleared. This procedure is the onlv one available, inasmuch as the United Nations charier itself does not provide specific methods of expulsion except by concurrence of Ihe security council--on which, of course, the Soviet Union has a veto.

There is every intention here to manifest a continued interest in Hungary and in the other stales of Europe where the terrors of Soviet colonialism anil militarism have again been arrogantly exhibited (o the world. Flesh Against Steel i 1 By CHARLES M. McCANX (United Press Staff Correspondent) President Tito ot Yugoslavia las opened a strong attack igainst "Stalinist" leaders in the Soviet satellite countries. His newspaper organs are accusing the governments ot Alania, Czechoslovakia and Bulgaria of trying to stop the trend oward independent communism md revert to Stalin-type dictator- hip. In addition, Tito has recalled iis ambassador to Hungary because puppet premier janos permitted the Russians to iidnap independent Communist Premier Imre Nagy.

The Tito line against the satel- ite leaders is considerably sharper than that he is taking at the moment in his occasional exchange of insults with the Russians. Tito's feeling seems to be that centering his fire on the satel- ite leaders he can weaken them and at the same time strengthen hose men in the Soviet government, led by Nikita S. Khrushchev, who favor the liberalization of Communist rule. Hottest Fire. There are reports Tito is convinced that the Khruschev fac- in the Soviet government will win out in the end over those who, like Vyacheslav M.

Molotov, hold that the liberalization policy is too dangerous. In his attacks on "Stalinists," Tito is directing his hottest fire against Enver Hoxha, Communist leader in Albania, and his government. Hoxha is being accused of opposing any Irend toward liberalization and of imprisoning or executing those Albanian leaders who favor it. Velimir Stojnic, a member of Tito's ruling federal executive council, denounced Hoxha and his aides in an article published yesterday in the newspaper poli- tika, one of the two Yugoslav Communist organs. Stojnic said that Hoxha and other Albanian leaders were "trying to stop the process of democratization and turn it backwards." Dispatches from Belgrade say that the possibility ot a complete break in relations between Yugoslavia and Albania is the subject of speculation there.

Hoiha Worried. Yugoslav Albanian relations have been bad ever since Tito broke with Stalin in 1948. It has been reported in Belgrade recently that Hoxha and his fellow leaders are worried over spreading unrest. One report was that more than 20 persons were killed in Tirana, the capital, in a demonstration. Another was that the government is resorting to mass arrests because of unrest in farm areas.

Tito also is exchanging attacks "Stalinist" leaders in Czechoslovakia. As in A a i a Communist chieftains in Czechoslovakia are supporting the "Stalinist" policy in hope of preventing an outbreak of revolt. Tito is accusing the Czechs of slandering Yugoslavia as part of their resistance to liberalization, and of distorting his own speeches The Czechs, in are accus- ng Tito of "endangering the worldwide Communist movement and weakening the firm Communist front." Kxchangcs between Yugoslavia and Bulgaria are similar. Tito seems to have nothing to and everything to gain in iis feud with the satellite leaders. They can not hope to weaken Nim.

But he undoubtedly can weaken them it he keeps hammering. Applause For Letter. Editor The Hecord: Congratu- stions to The Record. Alter reading the Pulse of the People letter signed "Realist." 1 am sure you have readers with intellectual finesse that would do justice .0 Hie New Vork Times. That was class all and congratulations again for your moral courgae in publishing it, iroving that the irulh does not hurt you, even a grand slam against your editorial policy.

That letter was a gem and hope ihe writer sends you more letters. My heart bleeds for the poor lome owners, especially since I well remember when the state had to step in with a special law of rent control to protect from gouging the tenants hit by rent raising. Some actually doubled the rent over night. And wasn't the letter in behalf of tha telephone company rate increase a masterpiece? I'll if they don't get that increase and I'll scream if they don't put the writer ot the letter on the payrool. I am a bit bewildered; perhaps I do not ap- PULSE OF THE PEOPLE Brj.

U.S. predate a good joke. Well, can I help it it 1 was born dumb and stupid. J. J.

Troy. From Kit-Trojan. Kditor The Record: As a subscriber to your newspaper, a native Trojan and until the Wood- Dolson fiasco a property owner and resident of Troy, I have followed with interest the editorials, news Jtcms and in your paper regarding the tan rate increase and the reaction of property owners to this effort on the part of the present city adminii- tration to further mulct the taxpayers. The protest mectingt and the formation of a taxpayer! association is evidence that the property owners have really decided to do something about the incompetence and wastefulness of past and present which resulted in exorbitant taxes, the depopulation of the city and the preclusion of new industrial possibilities. The a a reaction of the rei- (Conlinucd on Page 17) Diamonds Santa's Best Buy By HAL BOYLE New York A The husbands of America may hate me for disclosing this, But-Diamonds are a better buy this year than Santa Clans will probably find them for many a Christmas to come.

Most of women's other necessities for a rich life--coftee, brassiers, motor cars and toenait polish are higher a they were 10 years ago. Diamonds arc cheaper. A 'A carat diamond that sold for S110 to 5225 in 1946, i the postwar marriage surge, sells for $00 to $220 today. A one- carat diamond that ranged from $665 to $1,275 in can be had now lor $545 to 1,175, But not for long, an industry spokesman warns. "This will be the last year Iff a long time in which diamond prices will be lower than Ihcy were in the top price year of 1946," said Albert Haasc, president of the Jewelry Industry Council.

"The number of marriages is increasing again, and should continue rising i about 1075. And the demand is getting bigger in other ways. More diamonds are being used in wedding rings. Jlen, loo, are again wearing more diamonds--in cufflinks, ledge rings and a a pins." As a matter of fact diamonds were regarded as a man's best friend until about 500 years ago. The i of gems was reserved for the adornment of (he male sex.

Women were i chattels, and to give (hem diamonds would have seemed as outlandish as to put a gold ring in a pig's no.sc. The gal who chagcd (his sen-j sible way of life was named' Agnes Sorcl, a brassy damsel in the court of King Charles I I who ruled France from 1422 1461 (the Aggie had her eyes out i "Dopey Charley," but she was no prettier than a dozen other dames i the same idea. a could she do to charm him? Well, sir, she borrowed all the diamonds owned by her male relatives, look them to a jeweler and had him secretly make them into a necklace. Then she put them around her throat over a low-necked dress, and waltzed into court. The courtiers stood ready to run their swords through this brazen jade who dared to wear diamonds.

But first they looked at the king to see how he took it. The simple-minded monarch stared, then, dazzled, smiled ind beckoned Agnes to him. had won, and lived happily ever after, dipping her bread in tht king's own gravy. "From that date on," Haase, "diamonds became a girl's best friend. Now 85 per cent of diamond jewelry is bought by men, but we all know who wean most of it." Some other things you may not know about diamonds: Seventy-five per cent of ths world's gem diamonds are (old in uncle sugarland.

The average price lor a diamond engagement ring is $211, the average size is 30 pointi (a carat has 100 points). A survey in 19-19 showed that over 80 per cent of married women under 30 had engagement rings--anrf 99 per cent of these were wearing them, even while doing house work. Only 10 per cent of American diamonds are owned by men. Detectives, for some reason, often like to wear diamond rings. The largest sized diamond rings are in demand In Texas (now who'd have guessed that?) Oklahoma, fatjfornia, 'Chicago and New York.

Office girls often src more Insistent a heiresses in demanding a large diamond engagement ring, because it is a prestige symbol. JOSEPHINE Sit coolu, nol if, ihro kin onl" In tn.