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    "ocrText": "INCOMING TELEGRAM\nDEPARTMENT OF STATE-DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDS\nTELEGRAPH BRANCH\n17-D\nPLAIN\nAction: EUR\nInfo:\nControl 4091\nSS\nG\nRec'd January 11, 1950\nP\n4:59 p.m.\nSAM\nOLI\nFROM: Lisbon\nCIA\nPOS\nTO:\nSecretary of State\nPA\nDCR\nNO:\n13, January 11\nFollowing remarkable comment which appeared yesterday on\nfront page of leading Lisbon daily o SECULO is first ed-\nitorial reaction to President's State-ofTNation message\nalready fully covered in news columns \"The US President\ndeparted from the funeral theory of those who expect\ncatastrophe instead or world reconstruction. He is not a\ndreamer or creator of chimeras. He is man of times, and\na strong sentiment of humanity guides him. Truman believes\nin peace, has confidence in the future and guarantees that\nthe great nation, over whose destiny he presides with a\nsense of reality and good will, will do everything to\nrestore normal conditions among the nations and once and\nfor all vanquish the specter of way. His address is above\nall & great, a profound, and admirable lesson in humanity.\nIt is not only meant for the all-powerful who have in\ntheir hands the means to dispose of the destinies of peo-\nples. His words which are bathed in the milk of human\nkindness, are also for the humble, the workers and the\ntoilers. No hatred or spirit of vengeance or aggression\nfinds any place in this serene and strong address, and\nit has been a long time since a public figure of such\ngreat world responsibilities has thus spoken. His words\nmay well serve as an example and inspiration to those who\ndirect and govern disheartened nations overwhelmed with\nevil prophecies of blood and fire. \"\nMACVEAGH\n\"NATIONAL\nRSP: LVC\nis\nPLAIN\nINFORMATION COPY\nGPO : 1949-0-849241"
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