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Contrasts Between Moscow and Peking Arrival
HELEN THOMAS notes Nixon’s arrival in Peking contrasted with Moscow. Moscow greeted him with a heavy security presence and crowded grandstands, while Peking’s welcome was cool and controlled. The piece compares airport scenes, media access, and urban atmosphere, highlighting security, spectacle, and mood in both capitals.
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Helen Thomas Ision
Moscow
UPI
Pres
Nixon
Peking
Nixonland
Chou En-lai