U.S.A. Not Giving In To Soviet at Berlin

Grey River Argus, 11 September 1948, Page 5

U.S.A. Not Giving In To Soviet at Berlin

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9. President Truman, speaking here, proclaimed to-day America’s determination to “stand up for our rights” in Berlin. He said the Secretary of State, General Marshall, had his unqualified backing for his assertion yesterday that the current developments in Berlin should be “firmly resisted n . The President said: “We are still standing up for oui' rights in Berlin. We are doing everything we can by negotiation. We will not negotiate under duress. We are not negotiating under duress, and we will continue negotiating, always hoping that we can get peace”. Communist Leaders On Trial in U.S.A. Are Allowed to Travel (Rec. 10.0) NEW YORK, Sept. 10 Ten of twelve American Communist leaders were granted permission to-day to travel anywhere in the United States while they are under charges of conspiring to advocate the overthrowing of the Government. Federal Judge Simon Rikfind granted freedom of movement to the men while they are on bail. Two otners on bail had already received this permission. Judge Rifkind based his decision upon a petition which said that travel was necessary to build up the defendants’ case before the trial. Judge Rifkind had rejected earlier pleas that the Communist leaders be allowed to continue their normal party duties, which would necessitate travel.