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bine the West were aghast and blamed President Eisenhower for allowing a spy flight to take place at such a crucial moment. Only after a period of time had elapsed, and particularly in the United States, did people begin to ask questions. Questions that still remain unanswered. They wanted to know if Powers had been drugged; why did he confess S0 readily and thereby imperil his country? Why did he fail to destroy his aircraft and before he was captured why didn't he use the death needle provided for such a contingency? Allen Dulles, head of the CIA, made a miserable attempt to clarify the situation over the television network on May 16. He only confused | the issue. Caw J. Biuthe ba. Tad, ? He admitted that Powers was not the usual type of spy in as much that he readily exposed his true mission to the Soviets, an admission that would, under any normal circumstances, warrant the death penalty or a long Sojourn in Siberia. Then Mr. Dulles, in answer to a question about the use of the death needle, said: "It is my understanding that -- he was supplied with a hypodermic needle and a pistol to use, if possible, to avoid being tortured, but not in the absence of torture." If the Dulles explanation is accepted it means that he expects Communist interrogators, among the most thorough and ruthless in the world, to allow tured spies to retain their arms and poisons until the victims decide it is time to ALL themselves, A ludicrous proposi- tion. Developments Early in June the magazine "Newsweek" announced, and quotes no. Cc no /S