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UNITED PRESS NEWS ROUND-UP FOREIGN: Charge Jordan, Egypt With Violations JERUSALEM, Israeli S- sor, May 24.— The Israeli Radio has accused Jordan and Egypt of four border violations during the week end. According to a broadcast last night, two shots fired Sunday from the Jordan-held old city of Jerusalem struck a woman living in the Israeli sector. She was hospitalized. Wilson in Philippines for Conferences MANILA, P. I., May 24-.— U. S. Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson arrived today for conferences with Philippine leaders on measures to beef up the islands defenses against the threat of invasion. President Ramon Magsaysay recently asked for implementation of the United States-Philippine Mutual Defense Pact in view of the critical situation in Indochina and the possible threat to the Republic from "external aggression." French in New Strategy Against Reds HANOI, Indochina, May 24.— French Union troops pulled out of an isolated outpost in Indochina today in apparently the opening move of a new strategy against the Communists. Loyal Indochinese units abandoned the Cambodian town of Siem Pang to tighten the little kingdoms defenses against the Red Viet Minh invaders. Eden Serves Indirect Notice on Russia LONDON, England, May 24.— British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, emerging from an emergency cabinet meeting, today served indirect notice on Russia and the Communist bloc that Britain is nearing the end of its patience with Red stalling tactics at Geneva. Policy Must Not Split Britain With U. S. LONDON, England, May 24— The British Cabinet agreed today that negotiations with the Communists to settle Far Eastern problems at Geneva must not split Britain and the United States. The cabinet met in full session to approve the policy shaped over the week end by Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, reliable informants said. NATIONAL: - GE Head Predicts Private Atomic Plants WASHINGTON, D. C, May 24.— The General Electric Companys top atomic official said today that privately-financed atomic power plants will be generating electricity across the nation within five to ten years. Francis K. McCune, general manager of the GE Atomic Products Division, predicted the atomic power plants will compete successfully with conventional power plants "possibly within five, certainly within 10 years. Florida Dems Choose Governor Candidate TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 24.— Florida Democrats choose a candidate for Governor Tuesday in a run-off primary race which observers predict will attract only a 50 per cent voter turnout. Acting Gov. Charley Johns and State Sen. Leroy Collins have resorted to a battle of personalities in their contest for the support of J. Brailey Od-ham, whom they ousted In the first primary, May 4. Expects Answer on Satehbod Status WASHINGTON, D. C, May 24.— Senate Republication Leader William F. Knowland said today he. expects final action on Hawaiian-Alaska Statehood at this session of Congress. Both the House and Senate have approved statehood for Hawaii, but Senate action adding Alaska sent the measure to the House where it has been stalled since. Knowland said he still believes the House will go along with the Senate and pass the combined bill. Stevens Swears Army Alone Made Charges WASHINGTON, D. C. May 24.— Army Secretary Robert T. Stevens swore under oath today that the armys charges in the Army-McCarthy dispute were made by the "army alone", on his own responsibility, and not on orders from the White House. GE Offers 2.68 Per Cent Wage Hike NEW YORK, N. Y., May 24.— The General Electric Company today offered a 2.68 per cent wage increase, which it said would average a little more than five cents an hour, to CIO and independent electrical unions now bargaining for a new contract. The company also offered increased holiday and vacation benefits in proposals presented to separate negotiating sessions of the International Union of Electrical Workers CIO and the United Electrical Workers Ind.
