Simon blasts media over U N arms talks coverage
U S Representative Paul Simon of Illinois criticizes the national press for ignoring the United Nations Special Session on Disarmament arguing the conference was the most comprehensive effort since 1932. He notes media focus on dramatic events and cites limited tangible progress and the need for vigilance against Soviet expansion while acknowledging China and France joined a nuclear arms pact for the first time.
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Paul Newman praised by Paul Simon for delegation work
Rep Paul Simon of Illinois credits actor Paul Newman with frank candor about his new role as a delegation ambassador. Newman admits he lacks arms reduction background but does his homework. The pair discuss committee roles and CIA budget classification in a light exchange.
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