November 28, 1952

Bevan elected to shadow cabinet; other winners

Slansky, Clementis, Geminder, Frejka, Frank, Fischl, Margolis, Reicin, Svab, Sling and Simone sentenced to death, London, Hajdu and Loebl to life imprisonment for treason, espionage and sabotage; trial of many other purged Communists, some of whom were witnesses at trial, seen; Western diplomats, Vienna, discuss trial aims; Israel to recall its envoy for confs; JDC aide, Paris, repts some of those convicted for pro-Zionist acts actually had acted against Jews; cites examples

outlook for single econ aid agency brightened by rept W Wilson Foundation and Natl Planning Assn will survey econ policies; outlook was dimmed by rept Pres-elect Eisenhower gave State Sec-designate Dulles 'free hand' in econ programs; MSA Dir-designate H E Stassen role in programs reptdly to be subordinate to Dulles

Apptd press sec to the Pres by Gen Eisenhower; career; por

wide support for Indian plan assured; Menon asks delay on vote; seeks his Govt's views on amendments; US to back Indian plan if Danish amendment setting 30-day limit is approved; reptdly will back plan without further amendments; many delegations score Vishinsky rejection; he replies

indus leaders face criticism by Comm for condoning illicit actions to keep peace on piers; Comm expected to probe selection of pier foremen by union officials or hoodlums rather than by cos; dockers return to work

Communist leadership and alliance with extreme nationalist groups seen evident in riots; tactics in Iran and Egypt recalled; neutralist anti-Western slogans noted; USIS office seen object of planned attack; attack on Natl Development Bd hdqrs held sign of discontent over use of oil royalties for long-term natl development; Govt moves to raise living standard noted

Repr Boggs sees existing laws inadequate to cover radio and TV campaigning; urges re-exam

Bundestag, 220-160, reverses self, approves Govt motion setting final debate and vote; Adenauer regains prestige; only 2 Free Dems still opposed; Bluecher hails vote; roll-call; Soc Dem explains opposition

observance, NYC and nation

Citizens Budget Comm holds unauthorized smoking by patients and staff biggest fire hazard, rept to Hosps and Fire Depts recommending new adm procedure and more inter-dept cooperation; repts 35 fires, Jan-Aug, traced to smoking; holds Bellevue Hosp worst offender; suggests strict inspection, speedy punishment of violators and other remedial measures; Comrs Grumet and Kogel comment

CIO exec vp A S Haywood intervenes; wires Quill asking conf; CIO leadership struggle linked