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► • " i UNITED PRESS NEWS ROUND-UP FOREIGN: Rumor Molotoy on Way Out LONDON, England, June 2. — There were strong rumors in diplomatic and press circles today that VI M. Molotov may be on his way out as Soviet foreign minister. Speculation on Molotovs future was revived by a report from Belgrade that the foreign minister had agreed to step down and that he will be replaced ,by Pravda editor D. T. Shepilov — a comparative unknown in Soviet politics. ■ No Hope Yet in End of Rail Strike LONDON, England, June 2.— Prime Minister Anthony Edens government and organized labor leaders made separate efforts today to halt the British rail strike* but first meetings produced "no hope." Eden summoned his cabinet to its first full meeting since last weeks general election, while a special "peace committee" of the Trades Union Congress met to try to find a solution to the nation-wide rail walkout. Aldrich Launches Atoms-for-Peace LONDON, England, June 2.— U. S. Ambassador Winthrop W. Aldrich launched American "Atoms for Peace" exhibition on a 13-city tour of Britain last night. The exhibition, which already has appeared in most of the capitals of Western Europe, shows with films, models and visual aids the possibilities of improving standards of living and industry through international co-operation. Red China Waits U. S. Reciprocation TOKYO, Japan, June 2.— Radio Peiping indicated today that Communist China is waiting for the United States to reciprocate for the Reds release of four American airmen from prison. The official Voice of Red China noted in a broadcast heard here that President Eisenhower described the release as a "token" on the part of the Reds. The broadcast said Mr. Eisenhower "did not say what measures the United States would take to ease tension in the Far East, particularly in the Taiwan Formosa area." Khruschey Reported in Policy Reversal BELGRADE, Yugoslavia, June 2. — Soviet strong man Nikita S. Khruschev, who has been stressing "peace" in public, was reported today to have said in private that Russia is building up its armed forces and increasing armaments. A well-informed Yugoslav Communist informant said Khruschev has advised President Titos Yugoslavia to follow the Soviet Unions example. The source said the advice was given by Khruschev at a dinner party last Tuesday during a brief speech leading up to a toast. Cut Telephone Lines in Baby Blockade BERLIN, Germany, June 2. — West Berlin officials charged today that Eastern Communists have tightened their baby blockade and endangered lives by cutting elevated train telephone lines linking the citys East and West zones. Officials said the Communist-run Berlin Railway System yesterday cut direct telephone cables between railway stations in West Berlin and those in ttie Soviet sector. NATIONAL: Committee Approves 8.1 Postal Raise WASHINGTON, D. C, June 2.— The House Post Office Committee today swiftly and unanimously approved an average 8.1 per cent pay raise for 500,000 postal workers. The measure, which was adopted by the Senate yesterday by a 78 to 0 vote, is a substitute for the 8.6 per cent pay increase bill vetoed by President Eisenhower. The veto was sustained. Congestion Part of New York: Harriman NEW YORK, N. Y., June 2.— Gov. Aver-ell Harriman said today that if New York City ever stops worrying about congestion it will be "time for us really to start worrying about New Yorks future." In a speech prepared for a lunch meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York, Harriman said that "vigorous steps" must be taken to relieve the citys traffic-slowing congestion. But he said his listeners should remember it is "the competition to get into the heart of this city that makes for congestion." Polio Cases Hit High for Week in May WASHINGTON, D. C„ June 2.— The U. S. Public Health Service said today that 240 new cases of polio were reported in the nation during the week ending May 28. It said this was slightly less than the 247 cases reported in the previous week, but it was also the highest number of cases reported for that particular week of May in any of the last five years. The median figure for the last week in May since 1950 has been 144 cases. Jayits Declares Israel Bastion of Defense BUFFALO, N. Y., June 2.— Israel stands as a "bastion of defense" against Communism in the Near East and will remain so as long as she retains her security and independence, Attorney General Jacob K. Javits declared here last night. Speaking at the United Jewish Fund Dinner, Javits urged the early conclusion of a mutual defense agreement between the United States and Israel to stabilize the situation in the Near East and help bring peace between the Jewish homeland and the Arab states. "A United States-Israel mutual defense agreement could well supply the initiative to bring about a willingness by the Arab states to join a parallel agreement directly or by adherence to the Turkey-Iraq-Pakistan Defense Alliance," he said.. State Dept. Blocking Nathans Passport WASHINGTON, D. C„ June 2.— The State Department asked the U. S. Court of Appeals today to prevent Dr. Robert Nathan from getting a passport. Federal District Judge Henry A. Schweinhaut gave the department a tongue lashing yesterday and ordered it to issue a passport immediately to Nathan, who is executor of Albert Einsteins estate. The department sought to overthrow this ruling in a hearing before the Appellate Court today. Walkouts in Two Ford Plants DETROIT, Mich., June 2. — Scattered wildcat strikes and "sabotage" on assembly lines in Ford plants across the nation punctuated the start of a four-day truce today in the CIO United Auto Workers threat to strike Ford Motor Company. While company and union officials made a "last-ditch" effort to reach agreement on a new contract in a Detroit hotel room, Walkouts, occurred at Fords Rouge plant in Dearborn, Mich., and the Mercury plant in Metuchen, N. J.
