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i— : , i UNITED PRESS NEWS ROUND-UP FOREIGN: Soviet, Asiatics Demand Remove Troops BERLIN, Germany, May 28. — The Soviet Union and Asian nations represented at the Communist-run World Peace Congress demanded today withdrawal of all foreign troops and the end of "foreign domination" in Asia. The resolution was adopted unanimously on the last day of the five-day meeting in East Berlin by representatives from Russia, Viet Nam, Burma, Ceylon, China, Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia and India. French Blow Up Isolated Outposts HANOI, Indochina, May 28. — French Union troops abandoned and blew up a series of isolated outposts today in an emergency regrouping to meet the threat of ah all-out Communist offensive believed scheduled for about mid-June. Harding Named Britains Representative LONDON, England, May 28.— -The chief of the British Imperial General Staff , Field Marshal Sir John Harding, today was named Britains representative at a_five-power military survey of the Far East Communist threat, to be convened in Washington next Thursday; East, West Agree to Hold Military Talks GENEVA, Switzerland, May 28. — East and West agreed In principle today, at an extraordinary morning conference of experts, to hold military talks in Geneva shortly to draw lines for an Indochina cease-fire. But three sharp disagreements still remained as a barrier to ending the Indochinese hot war. France Orders 45,000 Draftees Early PARIS, France, May 28. — France today ordered 45,000 draftees called up five months early so "several" divisions of regular troops will be free to join the fight to save Indochina from Communism. Government sources said the 45,000 or more recruits will be in uniform within six weeks. Normally they would not have been called up before October. Navy Blimp Picks Up Stricken Sailor NASSAU, Bahamas, May 28. — An American sailor suffering from appendicitis was picked up from the deck of a submarine by a navy blimp last-night in the open Atlantic. U. S. Navy authorities said the spectacular night aerial rescue meant the sailor gained 10 or 12 hours time in being rushed to a hospital. The nearest surface vessel was .350 "miles from the submarine when it flashed word of the stricken sailor at 5:40 p. m. ; . 1 NATIONAL: Selassie Calls Upon World for Peace WASHINGTON, D. C, May 28.— Ethi-opean Emperor Haile Selassie L today called upon the world to apply "fearlessly" the principle of collective security to assure world peace. "We have the sacred duty to our children to spare the sacrifices we have known," the African monarch said. "I call upon the world for determination fearlessly to apply and to accept as you and we have accepted them — the sacrifices of collective security." Thailand to Put War Directly to UN UNITED NATIONS, N. Y., May 28.— Thailand started action today to put the Indochina War directly before the United Nations before the conflict can spread to the neighboring countries of Southeast Asia. A special delegate sent by Thai Foreign Minister van Waithayakon arrived from Geneva with a proposal for a five-country "peace observation, commission" to be sent to Indochina for a firsthand report. Humphrey Appeals in Segregation Decision WASHINGTON, D. C, May 28.— Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey D — Minn. urged all Americans today to avoid" an "intemperate" approach to problems raised by the Supreme Courts segregation decisions. Humphrey, a strong advocate of civil rights, said both sides in the dispute should be "forebearihg, considerate and understanding." Boy Scout Chief Stresses Leadership WASHINGTON, D. C, May 28.— The head of the Boy Scouts of America told Congress today the men and women of tomorrow must be trained to leadership "if we are to, live and grow as a free people." In the boy scout organizations annual report to Congress, chief scout executive Dr. Arthur A. Schuck said "our priceless, hard-won heritage of freedom must be re-earned and preserved by each generation of Americans. The youth to today . . .must be strong physically, mentally and spiritually." N. Y. Comptroller Charges Raw Politics ALBANY, N. Y., May 28.— State Comptroller J. Raymond McGovern charged yesterday that the New York City administrations handling of fiscal affairs was "raw politics" designed to influence voters in the fall elections. McGovern .said the city administration has ignored 9,400,000 in available revenues and idle money which could be used to balance the city budget without additional taxes.. N.Y. Central Vote to Last Beyond Tuesday ALBANY, N. Y., May 28.— An election inspector in the New York Central Railroad control battle said today the job of counting proxy ballots "very likely" will last beyond Tuesday. Tuesday was .the date set for resumption of the Centrals annual stockholders meeting to learn whether financier Robert R. Young or president William White will control the nations second largest railroad as a result of the stockholders vote Wednesday. Jenkins Concludes Examination of Cohn WASHINGTON, D. C, May 28.— Ray H. Jenkins, special counsel in the Army-McCarthy hearings, finished direct examination of Roy M. Cohn at 10;45 a. m. EDT. Jenkins then assumed the role of "prosecutor" to cross-examine the McCarthy subcommittee regular counsel. Swedish Arms Ship Arrives at Key West WASHINGTON, D. C, May 28. — The Swedish ship which carried Iron Curtain arms to Red-tinged Guatemala has arrived in the United States and U. S. officials are quizzing its crew about the mysterious weapons, shipment. The State Department announced today that the ship, S. S. Alf-hem, put in at Key West under orders of its owners. Crouch Files Libel Suit Against Newsmen WASHINGTON, D. C, May 28.--Former Communist Paul Crouch, under investigation by the Justice Department for possibly giving conflicting testimony-in two federal cases, said today he will file a ,000,000 libel suit "in less than 30 days" against two newspapermen. Crouch said the suit will be filed against Joseph and Stewart Alsop, brothers who write a syndicated column.
