U N Head Waldheim Seeks Funds At White House
United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim visited the White House, State Department, and Congress to press for $20 million in contributions to ease the U N debt. The Nixon administration signaled a cautious stance, urging other members to fund the relief first while stressing responsibility lies with those who incurred the costs. Waldheim argued fiscal reform is needed to restore global confidence and the U N’s credibility.