Public mood shifts amid Sputnik fears and economic caution
A nationwide Associated Press survey finds Americans uneasy about the future yet generally confident, with 36 percent fearing more after Sputnik and 54 percent maintaining or improving outlooks. Optimism coexists with financial caution as job security and credit use tighten across regions.
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Foreign policy debate shows deep divisions in public opinion
Readers express varied views on changing foreign aid and diplomacy. R T Hibs criticizes pressure to mobilize for war while Marjorie Morse supports higher taxes to maintain allies. Jane Carr says allies resent dollar diplomacy after a France trip. Opinions range from urging dialogue to skepticism about U S foreign aid and global leadership.
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