N.A.T.O. AID TO TURKEY

Press, Volume XCVI, Issue 28421, 30 October 1957, Page 13

N.A.T.O. AID TO TURKEY

Prediction Made By Commander

WASHINGTON. October 28. General Lauris Norstad predicted today that his North Atlantic Treaty forces would respond forcefully and effectively to any Russian attack against Turkey.

In answer to a question about Russian threats against Turkey. General Norstad said that the N.A.T.O. Treaty bound its members to come to the defence of any member who was a victim of aggression. He said that the military strength of N.A.T.O. had increased greatly in the last six or seven years and that he had more hone for the future than at any time since World War 11. i The N.A.T.O. commander made the statement to reporters after | a conference with President [Eisenhower. However. General Norstad deLclined to give any details of his White House conference other {than that it covered N A.T.Omatters generally. The general declined 1o say whether the President had discussed with him the proposed N.A.T.O. summit conference and “brainpower alliance." But •he said “To me. it sounded like a verv good idea." He said he did not believe that Marshal Zhukov’s removal as Soviet Defence Minister would result in any material change in the situation facing the N.A.T.O. allies. The President called in the Secretary of State 'Mr Dulles) i immediatelv after his talk with i General Norstad. apparently to discuss the Middle East.