Senators defend CIA role in financing overseas student travels
Senators Kennedy and Russell defended CIA funding of students as counter propaganda against communism. Kennedy said CIA acted under presidential orders during Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson administrations. Russell called charges of undermining academic freedom hogwash, noting CIA involvement supported national security and prevented misinterpretation by leftists.
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Johnson
Richard Russell
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West’s Backyard: Soviet Iran Arms Pact Shakes Cold War Balance
The Soviet Union agrees to sell Iran 100 million dollars of military equipment, signaling growing independence from the United States and highlighting Tehran's aim to diversify security ties. Iran, a Central Treaty Organization member and US ally, seeks anti aircraft guns trucks and armored vehicles while avoiding weapon systems requiring heavy Soviet servicing. The move comes amid US-Iran arms credits and phased aid reductions since 1964, reflecting broader shifts in regional alignments and fears of neighboring powers.
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Limitations of Power Debate At Senate Hearing
Senator J W Fulbright and historian Henry Steele Commager clash over American power. Commager argues the U S cannot be all three powers and must rely on the United Nations to restrain violence, while supporting aid like the Marshall Plan. The exchange highlights limits of power versus enduring commitments in Europe and Asia.
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Europe
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United States
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Amherst
Commager
United Nations
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Southeast Asia
Korea
Vietnam
America
Asia
McCarty
New York
Washington Post
National Students Association
Allen Dulles
The CIA Fuss and the Modern World Boundaries
Washington Insight by Joseph Kraft argues the CIA controversy is symbolic of a larger malaise. He notes big institutions interlock in a seamless web with hidden bargains and unclear responsibility. Reforms include divesting CIA cultural ties and instituting tougher review, but the core pain remains from a world lacking clear lines.
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J. Kenneth Galbraith
Ramparts
CIA
The CIA NSA debate and the NSA reform proposal
William F Buckley Jr argues about government funding for American students abroad and NSA politics. He critiques NSA as a left liberal group aligned with pro Castro stances, calls for it to drop big politics and focus on student service, and suggests foundations could fund travel to international conferences rather than government subsidies.
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Reagan
California
Americans For Democratic Action
Fidel Castro
Mr. Dulles
CIA
United States
Oscar winners named Fontaine Grant and Disney honored
The Messenger reports Joan Fontaine and Cary Grant won Academy Awards for 1941 performances while Walt Disney received special honors for Fantasia and Dumbo. Athens Bulldogs beat Logan 28 26 in overtime to claim the SEC title. A Senate filibuster looms over arming merchant ships, with the administration ready to act. A cannon fired in Monument Park shattered a Howard Hall window and rattled pictures.
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Joan Fontaine
Cary Grant
Walt Disney
Fantasia
Dumbo
Athens Bulldogs
Logan Chieftains
Harry Lackey
Senate
Wilson
Howard Hall
Monument Park
Readers urged to send brief signed letters to editor
The Messenger invites public comment on subjects of interest. Letters should be brief and signed, include writer’s address and telephone number, and must carry the writer’s name for publication. The paper reserves the right to select and condense letters.
Jumping Jumping to conclusions and how many do you agree with
Hal Boyle offers a string of humorous aphorisms on everyday life and social quirks. The quips touch on wealth and power, aging, romance, manners, and work etiquette, presented in brisk style with punchlines and pointed observations.
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U S push to begin anti missile defense now opposed by talks
The United States proposes a freeze on anti missile defenses but Moscow turns talks into a broad limit on missiles. The Soviets deploy defenses around cities while discussions drift for years, raising calls to start U S development and deployment to deter nuclear attack.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Athens Messenger Daily Newsstand Rates and Deliveries
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