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UNITED PRESS j NEWS BRIEFS Vote Against Inviting India UNITED NATIONS, N. Y., Aug. 27. The United Nations political committee voted today against inviting India to the Korean political conference. Indicate U.S. Aid to Iran DENVER, Colo., Aug. 27. The White House today announced President Eisenhower has sent a message of encouragement to the Shah of Iran in a cable certain to be interpreted as .holding promise of American assistance. PWs Hopes Dimmed PAMUNJOM, Korea, Aug. 27. Newly-freed war prisoners dimmed hopes today the Communists plan to return, captives sentenced to long terms in jail for committing "crimes." Carpenters-AFL Reunion Seen WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 27. Reunion of the American Federation of Labor and its bolting Carpenters Union today appeared a strong possibility at an early date. Seamen to Take Strike Vote MONTREAL, Que., Aug. 27. Eight thousand seamen aboard 250 Canadian ships on the. Great Lakes and at sea will take a strike vote next Monday to back up their demands for an immediate RP-hour week. May Recommend Tax Hikes WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 27. Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey made it plain he will recommend tax hikes if it becomes necessary to increase defense spending to deal with the Russian H-bomb threat. French Strikes Wane PARIS, France, Aug. 27. The French strikes waned today and Premier Joseph Laniel met with his cabinet to total the cost to the nation of thethree-week long mass walkout. Drop Cement Industry Suit BOSTON, Mass., Aug. 27. Assistant attorney general Stanley N. Barnes revealed today the Justice Department is dropping its eight-year-old anti-trust suit against the cement industry. Soviet Restrictions Relaxed PARIS, France, Aug. 27. France has relaxed restrictions on the movement of Soviet Russian diplomats and journalists in this country, it was announced today, and well informed sources said the United States and Great Britain are expected to take similar action. Place Berlin Off Limits BERLIN, Germany, Aug. 27. The Soviets and East German Communists today put Berlin "off limits" to all East Germans seeking to reach the city to collect "Eisenhower food parcels."
