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i . UNITED PRESS I NEWS ROUND-UP FOREIGN: Nationalists to Attend Atomic Parley TAIPEI, Formosa, June 17. Nationalist China announced today it will send a six-man delegation to the International Atomic Energy Conference in Geneva next August. The announcement followed by one day the signing of a "TJ.- S.-Nationalist Chinese agreement in Washington under which China will participate in an atoms-for-peace program. Reds Invite Greeks to Peace Talks ATHENS, Greece, June 17. Soviet Russia today invited Greek scientists to an "atoms-for-peace" conference in Moscow early next month. It was the first open move by the Kremlin to woo a full-fledged member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization since launching the new Soviet "friendship" campaign. Soviet Ambassador Michael Serghiev made the first overtures at a gala embassy banquet last night for Foreign Minister Stephen Stephanopoulos and other top Greek officials. The theme was co-existence and closer relations. Cites Russian Aims in Japanese Treaty LONDON, England, June 17. Western diplomats said today that Russias tough-terms for a peace treaty with Japan are aimed at breaking Japans alliance with the United States. These sources said "a very material point" is the Russian demand for the opening of Japans coastal waters to warships of Russia and JEted China. "The demand hits at the heart of the Japanese alliance with the United States and could have international repercussions," one Western diplomat said.v Jews Ask UN Human Rights Declaration LONDON, England, June 17. A conference of Jewish leaders called on the United Nations today to carry out the declaration of human rights with all its covenants. The consultative conference of Jewish organizations ended a five-day session here yesterday. Afterward it sent a cable to the UN for Its 10th anniversary celebration next week. The message said the conference "firmly hopes that the United Nations will give new emphasis to the efforts toward universal and effective observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms." Hear Reds Expel U.S. Military Aids LONDON, England, June 17. Private advices received here today said three assistant U. S. military attaches have been expelled from Russia. The reports received here said all three were declared persona non gata and left the Soviet capital about two weeks ago. Papal Blessing to Argentine People VATICAN CITY, Italy, June 17. Pope Pius XLT, today heard with "deep tenderness and great interest" personal reports from the two prelates whose expulsion from Argentina resulted in the excommunication of President Juan D. Peron. The 79-year-old Pontiff bestowed his blessings on the people of Argentina during the 40 -minute audience. NATIONAL: Parts Shortages Close Six GM Plants DETROIT, Mich., June 17. General Motors Corporation today closed six plants, employing nearly 23,000 workers, because wildcat strikes have caused material shortages in the plants. It was the second time the strikes, which began shortly before the company reached a new contract agreement with the CIO United Auto Workers early this week, had forced the company to close some of its plants. A week ago, GM halted operations in 20 Chevrolet plants and sent 60,000 workers home because of materials shortages. CIO Seamen Win Guarantee Wage Plan NEW YORK, N. Y., June 17. The CIO won a guaranteed wage plan from the shipping industry last night ending a one-day strike of seaman against passenger and dry cargo lines. The agreement still left at odds the National Maritime Union and representatives of tanker lines, but brought a fast end to a threatened tie-up of dry cargo and passenger ships. Senate Extends Draft Law .Four Years WASHINGTON; D. C, June 17. The Senate approved a four-year extension of thedraft last night and a final effort was planned today to salvage a related military measure the administrations compulsory reserve bill. The draft law extension cleared by voice vote after a brief debate in which Chairman Richard B. Russell D-Ga. of the Armed Services Committee called the law "the keystone of the arch of our entire defense." The Senate -also approved a separate bill extending the special doctor draft for two years. Foresees Atomic Stratoplanes, Trucks DENVER, Colo., June 17. Sen. Clinton P. Anderson D-N.M. said today atomic engines may some day power huge bombers that will "patrol the skies above the atmosphere, out of reach of fighter planes" . . .and remain aloft ."a month at a time." In a speech before the Interstate Oil Compact Commission, the chairman of the congressional Atomic Energy Committee also said that we may have nuclear-powered trucks on the highways some day. But he said "there is a big question if the atom will ever drive a passenger-type automobile." Urge Ratification of Austria Treaty WASHINGTON, D. C, June 17. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today urged ratification of the Austrian Treaty even though it does not "satisfy fully the desires of all the parties." No treaty does, the committee said, and the Austrian pact "is no exception." The committees report was made public shortly before the Senate scheduled debate on the pact. Dodgers Sign Prep Hurler MATEWAN, W. Va., June 17 UP. Jack Hatfield, Matewan high school pitcher who won 10 games this year before suffering his only loss of the season, signed today with the Brooklyn Dodgers for an estimated ,000. Dodger scout Jim Russell said young Hatfield will report within the next two or three days to Hornell, N. Y., in the class D Pony league. Hatfields only loss this year came in the state high school tournament when Matewan bowed to East Bank, 1-0, despite the young hurlers two-hitter. Big Ten Coaches Honored LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 17 UP . Two Big Ten track coaches, James Kelly of Minnesota and Karl Schlademah of Michigan State, were voted into the Helms Hall track and field Hall of Fame today. The selection of Kelly, Who is chairman of the U.S. Olympic track and field committee, and Schlademan brings to 30 the number of Americas famed track and field coaches who have received the honor. Sandsrrom Joins Grid Cards Dale Sandtsrom of Concordia College, the 12th draft choice of the Chicago Cardinals this season, has signed a 1955 contract. Sandstrom played linebacker, fullback and quarterback during his college career. Coach Ray Richards of the Cardinals said he planned to use him as a defensive halfback. Resume Ring Probe June 27 NEW YORK, N. Y., June 17 UP. The New York Boxing Commissions inquiry into irregularities in the fight game will be resumed at the next meeting, June 27, chairman Julius Helfand announced today. There will be no commission meeting next Friday.
