Public backs UN standing army to handle brush fire wars
Gallup finds 72 percent of Americans favor a permanent UN army large enough to tackle small, regional conflicts. The poll compares support to 1958 and notes fears of Soviet influence. It also asks whether large countries should contribute, and cites past UN force support during Korea and Sinai operations. Antiquities find near Amman dates 3000 B.C. and challenges Gluck theory.