Red Sidewalk Opinions on Prague Strife Spark Soviet Debate
In Moscow, Russians react to Prague's liberalization with fear and skepticism. Some warn of collapse of an ally between East and West Germany, while others urge decisive action to correct the situation. Debates surface in public spaces, though fear of expressing views to a foreigner remains.
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Anthony C. Collings
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Europe
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Viet War Czech Crisis Shakes Power Balance
U S analysis links Paris Vietnam talks to Moscow Czech crisis. The Red bloc turmoil threatens Russian willingness to influence Hanoi and calm Southeast Asia. The piece notes imperialist aims to disorganize and isolate the working class amid broader ideological battles.
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Moscow Reacted Clumsily to Czech Crisis Says U S
U S officials say Russia handled the Czechoslovak crisis clumsily and fear Soviet forces may be used. Kosygin and Brezhnev face a critical choice as Moscow weighs private talks versus demanding retreat from liberal reforms.
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Students in Prague oppose Red Army invasion hype
A 21-year-old philosophy student laments lack of arms and fear of armed intervention as Red Army tanks loom over Prague. A 20-year-old freshman doubts Moscow would order troops, fearing Vietnam War scale and world opinion. Both doubt mass student resistance and seek nonviolent government action instead.
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East Germany Warns Czech Reform Drive for Safe Guarding Security
Berlin reports East Germany’s Politburo issued a third warning in five days in Neues Deutschland denouncing Czechoslovakia’s liberalization as a “menacing deterioration.” The statement links Prague’s moves to risks for East German security and potential West German detente, signaling fear of cross border democratization.
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