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American RF In War Crisis

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culties involved, and at the outset. ; +Few among them wish to be what Mr. Truman describes Few among them pretend to know precisely what measures, military and political, will be essential in dealing with this crisis. -

“as arm-chair stra

Hoarding of sugar, tires, canned goods, nylons and

other “war” items ‘does two things, both bad. It upsets the economy, gets distribution out of line up, too, without sound reason,

IF WE want to play ‘it the American way, we'll take each day as it comes, give a little though

. It pushes prices

t to other people,

There is plenty of everything to go around if we don't

fill our pantries and basements with hoarded goods.

Buy what you need. Just that, and no more.

Trust the People

FICIAL Washington's attitude toward the war in Korea

"continues to be optimistic. _ President<Truman-told -his news conference Thursday that of course he is still confident the North Korean invaders will be defeated and the situation will work out all right.

He had no present plans, hie said, for calling the Nation-

al Guard or Armed Forces reserves to active duty or asking Congress for additional military funds.

Leaders of Congress talked of enacting the regular ap-

propriations, the tax bill, social security expansion, making another attempt to bring fair employment practices legislation to a Senate vote, and then adjourning by Aug. 1. At the Pentagon building, an official Army spokesman was concerned about newspaper headlines stating that American ground forces in Korea had been driven back by Communist tanks and troops.

‘Citing Gen. MacArthur’s Tokyo headquarters as author-

ity, the Army spokesman said the situation “is not considered serious in any way.”

THE American withdrawal, he said, had been carried

out “in approved military fashion” and was “very successful.” Further holding actions and withdrawals might prove necessary while Gen, MacArthur built up his forces for a strong offensive against the invading Reds.

Meanwhile, the Army spokesman added, preparations

r that off ‘are i 11,” but the American i op jn. -Sponsible excursions into politics. volved, it will take time. this newspaper's opinion, the attitude of the Ameriic provides less cause for concern than the attitude

~The people of this country are united behind President Truman's policy of supporting the United Nations and stop- ~~ ping Communist aggression in Korea and elsewhere.

They are aware of the costs and dangers which may be

people neither want nor need

But the American people do know that t

. involved in carrying out that policy. They will pay those © costs and meet those dangers, if they come, because they know that the price of failure would be intolerable disaster. ing on synthetic optimism. J . : : expect no miracles from the inadequate Ameri- _ can forces now in Korea. They realize the distances and diffiwill not be panic-stricken by bad news

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he crisis is

grave. They do know that hoping for the best may prove

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a fatal mistake unless, at the same time, their country doés what must be done to prepare for the worst. ~ They do expect wise, courageous leadership from their President, from their Senators and Representatives in Congress, from their professional strategists in the Pentagon and in the field. : E This is no time for politics as usual—no time for Mr. . Truman to be encouraging unfounded confidence—no time — for Congress to be rushing toward adjournment.” : . This is a time for telling the American people the facts and trusting them to support their government with all it takes to finish the task to which their country is committed.

Wise Rejection .

rejected President Truman’ 7 reorganization Plan No. 24, which would have placed |. the Reconstruction Finance Corp. under the Department of The plan was contrary to a recommendation by the Hoover Commission, and its approval would have increased : the danger of political influence on the operations of the . big government lending agency. ~~ Now it's up to Congress to decide whether the RFC . shall remain in existence and, if so, what its future role shall be. Sen. Fulbright of Arkansas and his investigating - _ committee will offer their suggestions béfore leng. The danger of another war may possibly justify prolonging the life of the RFC, but certainly there is need for sensible curbs on its lending policies. The taxpayers, who provide he ‘money, deserve more consideration than they've had (cases explored by the Fulbright Committee.

ly Friend ; survive without water, yet water can be a 8 killer. Throughout the year we warn readers ; fire, but in warm weather we add a N REEL i 4

several drownings here and elsewhere summer. So we repeat a few rules.

keep your feet on the bottom and

— got VA to back down. It ruled

~ Only a@ Minority Try ~~ © Take Political Advantage WASHINGTON, July §—In the Korean struggle as in past crises, most Americans are rallying admirably to the support of their Bovernment without hint of partisanship, ; Only two Republican lawmakers, Sens. Kem of Missouri and Watkins of Utah, were sharply critical of President Truman's decision to throw U. 8. armed forces against the invading North Koreans. And their opposition stemmed from a belief ha should have consulted Congress before -acting. « 3 } :

was taken by Vito Marcantonio, the American Labor Party Co who follows the Communist Party line with precision. The

delay of debate is clearly to the advantage of

his friends abroad.

Republicans Approve

ON the “pro” side were Sens. Taft of Ohio,

Knowland of California, Bridges of New Hampshire and many other Republicans who often in the past had bitterly assailed U. 8. policy in the Far East. But Sen. Taft combined his support-with a demand for the resignation of Secretary of State Acheson, on the ground the President's

action was a sweeping reversal of everything -

Mr. Acheson stood for in Asia He blamed Mr.

of war.” S Last winter B8en. Taft called loudly for U. 8. armed defense of Formosa, the island stronghold which represents Nationalist China’s last footing. Undoubtedly he had Formosa much in mind when he spoke of “reversal,” for Mr. Acheson stoutly fought heavy U. ‘8. commitments there. Mr. Truman now has ordered the Navy to protect the island from Communist attack. ” E -

Not Merely Acheson

BUT it needs to be pointed out that the former “hands off” policy respecting Formosa was not merely Mr. Achescn’'s. It was concurred in by most top U. 8. military strategists, and the President made it his own. There has been an about-face, yes. But the reversal stems from Mr. Truman himseif and. embraces all his leaders. . . There’s little. doubt the Korean war has swept away most of the groundwork built up this spring by Sen. McCarthy and other Republicans in an effort to prove the administra tion inept at foreign affairs. When real hostilities threaten, Americans close ranks and look ahead to

Not Less Patriotic

REPUBLICANS, though they constifute the party opposition, are no less patriotic than their Democratie brethren. With rare exception,

therefore, they will not seek to make political -

capital out of issues that bear directly on American efforts to solve any crisis that deévelops, > ; They should not, however, be enjoined from criticizing their government's conduct of foreign affairs. That is their duty and privilege, 80 long as their criticism shows awareness that in this current struggle we are trying to snuff out a third world war before it ever starts. That sobering task allows no room for irre-

MY OWN AMERICA

York where the buildings tall, - Stretch to clouds and nestle there, To California's Golden Gate Where flowers grow more fully fair.

. Fro spray kissed Maine to Florida Across the miles of hills and plains, Where almost all known crops are grown In varied climates, snows and rains.

Beneath our peaceful skies there dwells A race of people proud to know, That born of courage they must mest Gallant our foes, to keep it so.

Sons of pure fathers, fearless still Ready to fight our flag to save, Yet tender as their teardrops fall ‘Over the blooms on a comrade's grave.

Boldly standing for what seems right But hopefully praying peace will stay, Thankful for work in shops and stores Or tilling soil and making hay.

Land of the free, the true, the brave, Land our ancestors fought to save, ~ “Land of our banner, proudly flown, Home of our hearts and all we own, Home that holds all our memories clear, And all that life has near and dear.

—Opal McGuire, 814 Broadway.

NEWS NOTEBOOK... By Douglas Larsen

Behind the Scenes

WASHINGTON, July 8—Veterans Administration was forced to back down slightly in its attempts to halt-the use ef GI training funds for the raising of pigeons, pheasants and minks. VA recently discovered that great numbers of vets who were taking-on-farm training were devoting all of thelr time {o raising put out. an order saying

door. for prohibiting shipment coin-operated devices which are not manufactured for gambling purposes. Bennett's version, which_has been approved by the House Inter"IRVOIVed Th FalSiAg birds and State "Commerce COmmittes,

such commercial birds and animals. It that all trainees under the farm —program had to. have - “tilling of the soil” as their basic activity. Loud complaints to Congress

of all

that all vets who were already animals could continue, but — Parrows down that henceforth new trainees — would have to stick to soil tilling. : with a drum

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IT MAY be just a coincidence -but the new commanding general of U. 8. Army forces in Europe 18 one of the top experts on the tactical use of atomic weapons. In his former post as director of the Command and General Staff

School he supervised the teach- will

ing for the first time of the And that the bill will get use of the A-bomb on the ‘through this asssion, ge

ground. SRE a ean o . - AGRICULTURAL DEPT. experts predict that the new free-

the same tack

meeting their future difficulties

_ Acheson's policies for precipitating “the danger

‘STRONG MAN’ . . . By Paul Ghali

Reynaud ‘A Key’

PARIS, July 8—France has a government— a hasty and comparatively weak formation of all middle-of-the-road parties except the Socialists with a g¢learer orientation toward the right than its predecessor. — Whether this government will last three months or one year is of little importance. Its

main advantage is its existence at this juncture

when decisions vital for this country may have to be taken at any minute. * If military operations against Communism remain limited to the Far East, the Socialists will continue their friendly opposition to the government. But Socialist leaders have made it clear during week-end discussions that, if any Soviet-inspired incidents occurred in Europe, They would come into what French terminology calls gravely a “government of public safety.”

Like Bidault's Policies

THE QUEUILLE government resembles like a twin brother Bidault’'s formation except for the presence of pugnacious little 1940 Premier Paul Reynaud and Paul Giacobbi, a member of De Gaulle’s rally of the French people and voice of the French wartime leader. The outspoken, independent-minded, newly married Reynaud, now 71 but more aggressive than ever, is the “strongman” of Queuille’s po“litical formation. s Reynaud has been appointed Minister of State in charge of co-ordinating French policy in’ the Far East. He will head a totally new ministry of “Associated States,” which means he will co-ordinate relations with all French overseas possessions, primarily the Far East. In ‘other words, Reynaud will be in charge of all developments in the Far East,

Called ‘Grave-Digger’

IF ANY MAN in France ean be counted upon to say “no” to communism, either in France itself or abroad, this man is Paul Reynaud. A member of the French upper bourgeoisie with a long career in law and politics behind him, Reynaud is one of this country’s most ardent supporters of capitalism combined with strong

* realism,

Because of his upbringing and political position, Reynaud is a target of the Communists who call him “the grave-digger” because he was France's last premier before the 1940 armistice, Reynaud, who has recently toured Germany, is one of the few French advocates of speedy re-

armament for that former eneomy-—naturally

under strict allied control. SHR While Reynaud’s presence will bring the gov-

in Drive on Reds

ernment the votes of 20-Rightists and ‘independent” deputies, Giacobbi will bring to it at least for awhile the support of 30 Gaullists. But this plan will hardly make up for the increased suspicion of the Socialists toward a government comprising both Reynaud and the Gaullists.

3 Keypoints Cited

THE PRESENCE of Schuman, Bidault's Finance Minister Petsche and Defense Minister , Pleven means that Henri Queuille will: ONE. Carry on with the plan for integration of Europe’s steel and coal. TWO. Oppose a strong front against political expenditures that risk the budget balance.

THREE. Hasten the formation of a new French army.

The disappearance of Information Minister -

Paul Henri Teitgen means that the unliberal law organizing the French press will disappear into the wide cupboard -of the French Parliament's stillborn projeets;—————— - Internally the government will have to make some concessions to state employees and war veterans who are all asking for more money, The French Parliament is expected to take an early vacation this year, immediately after the national holiday of July 14. As soon as the deputies will return to their constituencies, Queuille and Reynaud will be free to concentrate on the two vital problems facing France and the democratic world—the defense of IndoChina and the rapid rearmament of Western Europe. The experience of American aviation in Korea, which has failed to prevent the advance of northern Communist troops, is taken by French military circles as proof that aviation cannot prevent invasion. The obvious conclusion is that the French will make a new bid to Washington and London for hastening Europe's rearmament.

What Others Say—

WE just came out of a war which was most disastrous and that has given no solution to world problems. Therefore there .should be no new war, but sometimes human beings are irrational.—Premier Nicholas Plastiras of Greece.

THERE is no simple formulation for winning world liberation without war.—Warren R. Austin, U. 8. delegate to the United Nations.

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pays“off In cash or property. " Manufacturers of coin vending machines for cigarets and pop and makers of purely amusement, nongambling coin devices are considerably relieved by the new version, It Is expected that the Senate OK Bennett's changes

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to draw attention away from hotter spots. Iran and Yugoslavia are the spots being observed with special care. Iran is the most vulnerable by far. Stalin wants it and al-

ful attempt to grab it. There are several prizes—the AngloAmerican oil fields, the Persian Gulf, and strategic domination of the Middle East.

» = - MILITARY weakness combined with economic distress and social unrest make Iran a tempting gamble for Stalin. The Soviet fifth column and Communist Party are unusual-

until a hard and fast rule is established

+ whereby no one on the payroll of either state

—or nation can act as delegate or have access to the convention floor; that rules and the pro-

posed platform be prepared and a copy made

for each delegate at least 10 days before the convention. As the convention is a representative body of the rank and file of party men, and not a field day for the nation and state's hired hands, let us keep it that way, making the gathering representative and the candidates nominated the choice of the party members rather than the choice of the payrollers. In due justice to candidates, it seems almost impossible for a candidate that has been hand-picked by a group of payrollers not to realize. the political debt he owes this group, and to listen to his master’s voice: In other words, he will soon be using a Harvard accent, and become a “yes man” and rubber stamp.

‘Politics and War’ By Joseph L. Jones, 1202 E. Kelly St.

Usually, I ignore letters with no signature, but the letter in today’s Times, July 4, 1850,

signed by “A Democrat” suggested the depths

of moral and spiritual depravity.

In-urging Republicans-to-“group,” the writer

of the “A Democrat” letter, points out that we owe our “good position, good homes and prosperity” to the fact that the Democrats are will. ing to go to war. They certainly are. In the last 36 years, we have had three Democrat Presidents, two world wars and are apparently in a third world war. In other words, the so-called “Democrats are willing to sacrifice the lives of

thousands eof Americans, ahd cause thousands -

more to be crippled for life, all for this so-called prosperity. I, for one, will take more of the falsely labeled Hoover Depression and save all the bloodshed, which the Democrats apparently think is necessary to prosperity. : : Now that we are committed -to-a shooting war, Republicans, Democrats and all, will unite to win against a common enemy, but, I sincerely believe we should clean our political house, so that a fourth world war will not be started at more secret conferences such as Yalta. I am an American and am proud of the fact, and I believe the President of these United States should be- just as proud of that fact, when he attends conferences, secret or otherwise, with representatives of other countries. I want peace at home and abroad and I am willing to fight for that peace, but I do not like to be “sold down the river” in order to per. petuate any man in a political office.

‘Armies for Freedom’

By E. F. Maddox, Indianapolis.

At long last President Truman has been forced to abandon the policy of weak appease ment of Communist aggression. Now we have an honest policy which all patriotic Americans

can support. The Reds should have been stopped on the Chinese-Manchurian border but since that was not done we should make the best use of every advantage we have,

It was a wise strategic move to have the

United Nations issue an order for help for Southern Korea and vote to back up that dee cision. Let the Kremlin®take notice. The time has come to form an international army for the defense of human freedom. The Commius nist objective is to enslave all men of all nations, and the whole world knows it. So let's have a United Nations army ito preserve freedom. That is the issue. We need strong armies of freedom—in both Europe and Asia to stop the Red menace. And let men of all nations volunteer to push the Red legions back. The die is cast. We lose it. - -

By Galbraith BALKANS NEXT? . .. By Ludwell Denny

WASHINGTON, July 3—While the world watches Korea, Washington is keeping one eye on the Balkans. Russia is speed ing up her military preparations there, - It may be only part of the Soviet war. of nerves, It-may-be the real thing. Nobedy knows outside the Kremlin. But the United States and Britain cannot take chances in such a highly strategic area, potentially far § more dangerous ‘than the Korean aggression. : From the beginning many oa 8 military * and diplomatic - offi~cials here have speculated that attack

- mania, Hungary, Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia.

“tary and political incentives

Korean attack. . was. not. for an ~atiack--on - Yugoslavia; only & “feeler” to determine American and United Nations

there are two special ones which are believed to be potent 0 a “diversion” in Moscow. One is the Comother is the matter of" “face,” which is important to Stalin as an Oriental. Though Tito’s military preparedness is an obstacle, Sta lin has one great advantage, His Bulgarian, Romanian and Hungarian satellites half-circle Yugoslavia on the East and North, and Czechoslovakia is close by. Since Stalin prefers the, use of satellite to Russian troops—as in Korea and Greece—this 1s an excellent setup for him.

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