Congressional speech on foreign policy balance and reform
In a June 1 1950 Washington newsletter Congressman Ed Gossell notes many members spoke before the House about a recent Library of Congress meeting where the Secretary of State reported on foreign affairs. He argues foreign policy remains an executive function despite calls for greater congressional voice. He cites 1946 economic advisers act and 1947 National Security Council as steps shaping policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Library of Congress
Secretary of State
Congress
Department of State
Council of Economic Advisers
National Security Council
Buick Eight Delivers Warm Welcome and Easy Comfort
A cheerfully promotional notice invites readers to test a Buick with doors opening at a touch and broad seats for easy driving. The article touts a big straight-eight engine and encourages a no obligation demonstration at the nearest Buick dealer.
Kenneth Robertson Honored on His Eighth Birthday
Mrs. Winnie Belle Robertson hosted a birthday party for Kenneth Robertson on Friday June 2 from 5 to 8 PM at their East Wise Street home. Guests enjoyed outdoor games a large blue pink cake ice cream and candy favors. Attendees included Sylvia Hamilton Kay Coffield Charlotte Jackson Jan Ayres Martha Sue Robertson Sharon Jarrett and others. Gifts were received from Mamcia and Helen Welch Joyce Rate ert Linda and Paul Lancaster Mr and Mrs Tandy Welch and several families. The note also mentions Wheat Festival attendance by Richard Hoeldtke and others in Wichita Fath Saturday.
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Winnie Belle Robertson
Kenneth
East Wise Street
Sylvia Hamilton
Kay Coffield
Charlotte Jackson
Jan Ayres
Martha Sue Robertson
Sharon Jarrett
Abilene
Dan and
Jerry Lancaster
Kenneth Chancellor
Robert Donald
Audrow Jacks
Bill Jarrett
George Stillwell
Kenneth Robertson
John Parrish
Town Park
W. F. Lancaster
Joe Monroe
Robertson
Mam CIA
Helen Welch
Joyce
Rateert
Linda
Paul Lancaster
Tandy Welch
Call for a Foreign Policy Commission to broaden U S diplomacy
A speech proposes creating a Foreign Policy Commission led by the Secretary of State with members from House and Senate committees plus civilian experts and defense officials. It would meet in secret if needed and consult before decisions that might lead to war, to broaden democratic input on international relations.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Armed Services Committees
Speaker
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