The Double Standard in United Nations Critique
Editorial argues against a double standard in criticizing Franco Spain while ignoring Soviet and Yugoslav dictatorships. It urges adherence to American nonintervention norms, warns that singling out Spain fuels international mischief, and calls for consistent democratic ideals at home and abroad. It cites George E. Sokolsky on global hypocrisy and cautions against moral caustic campaigns that erode global stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations General Assembly
New York
Franco
Spain
Assembly of the United Nations
Bation
Russia
Yugoslavia
Stalin
United Nations Assembly
United Nations
George E. Sokolsky
France
Tito
Europe
Axis
Atomic policy and UN debates shape postwar leverage
The text traces early U N discussions on atomic energy, noting U S promises at Potsdam, divided aims at Teheran and Yalta, and the clash between Baruch and Gromyko over control and enforcement. It highlights secrecy, espionage, and the Russian demand for an escape clause, with Lilienthal and Acheson influencing policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berard Barich
United States
U. N
Messrs
Truman
Attlee
Mackenzie King
Potsdam
Teheran
Yalta
Molotov
San Francisco
London
State Department
Lilienthal
Dean Acheson
Baruch
General MacArthur
Compromise on the word velo in UN disarmament debate
By George E. Sokolsky argues that using the word velo or any synonym is a matter of reality not diplomacy. He contends that Russia uses disarmament to delay final bomb decisions, and that U.S. Senate leadership under Arthur Vandenberg blocks any proposed treaties or compromises from Britain and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Canada
Great Britain
Yotur
Sromlom
Mr. Beruch
Gromyka
United Nations
Unga
Russia
United States
Senate
Arthur Vandenberg
Minneapolis
East
OPA
Washington
Letters to Hearst Praise NY Daily Mirror Youth Forum
A New York City Board of Education letter dated December 12 1946 commends the New York Daily Mirror for its fourth annual youth forum praising the press for its role in public education and the welfare of young people. A Holyoke Massachusetts note also celebrates editorial support for the Connecticut River Navigation project and lauds Hearst papers for public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirror
Holyoke
Mass
William Randolph Hearst
San Simeon
California
Hearst
Congress
Boston
George Brady
New England
Emmy
Robert J. Creaney
Letters to Editor on veteran loan denials and officials
A reader vents about government veteran farm loan denials and unauthorized edits by office clerks. The letter laments broken promises to servicemen, claims officials ignore veterans’ consent, and states the writer’s personal experience as a veteran.
Anti Nazi League in New York Faces Secret Investigation Claims
Westbrook Pegler reports that a nonsectarian Anti Nazi League in New York allegedly acted as a covert investigation body, planting operatives and spying in Georgia, with figures like Dorothy Waring and Daniel Duke implicated. The piece traces the group’s founders, resignations by Oswald Villard and James Gerard, and claims by Richard Rollins of a broader united front to expose subversive activity, including political use in 1936 campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
AntiNazi League
Georgia
Columbians
Atlanta
Daniel Duke
League
Anti- Naz League
Dorothy Waring
Anti-Nazi League
Ieague
Ialy
Germany
Oswald Garrison Villard
Gerard
MaGeraard
Wwere
Tad
New York Daily News
The
Daily News
Villard
Richard Rollins
Mr. Rollins
Teague
Order of 76
Order
Miss Waring
Samuel Untermyer
Rollins
United Organizations and Groups
New York Republican
Clarence Low
Democratic State Committee
Low
Anti- Nazi League
Country revival nails fragile recovery in 1940s echo
A San Antonio reader notes the nation recovering from wartime disruptions. Travel improves as trains trim delays but equipment shortages persist. Hotels and retail improve slowly with price readjustments and selective shortages. The piece contrasts Eastern scarcity with Western availability while observing weaker construction and veterans housing.
Prankster Fires Cannon. Riot Flares at Grand Sliver
A 20 year old prankster in jail after a New Year celebration delay shot a giant cannon cracker at the Grand Sliver, sparking near riot among shoppers. Earlier notes recall a pole season accident with Jack Lapham injuring a collar bone during Brackenridge park matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lapham
Brackenridge Park
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Sere
Mister Breger
Bey
Myrtle
Buzzard
Gromyko
Soviet Russia
Mr.Baruch
Mr. Hearst
John
Westbrook Pegler
Westbhook
Pegler
Cal
von Hethmal-Hollweg
Be’ News
Chicago
Illinoise
Studebakers
Studebaker
Paul Mallow
Dwest
SAN Antonio Light
San Antonio Gazette
San Antonio
Texas
Associated Press
Associated Prosa
Moe
Pally i
Dally
Benday
Gunday
Satrioy
Alfred Callaghan
Callaghan
St. Louis College
Mrs. Bowers
Macbeth
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