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UN phases (Cont'd) 62 on Austin speech of Mar. 28 51 consider it straightforward and reassuring answer to those who accuse or suspect the President and his Administration of trying to scuttle UN; regard it as convincing reply to critics; call it model of sobriety and restraint. 2 welcome revision of Truman Doctrine policy; claim the President is fortunate in being able to withdraw from his advanced position through dispassionate language of our UN delegate. (Richmond News-Leader, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 3/29) 4 criticize Austin's "muddled afterthoughts" and needless generalities; call it another big step in junking UN. (NY Daily Worker, Chicago Sun, 3/21; San Antonio Express, 3/30; Cleveland Plain Dealer, 3/29) 5 are pleased over announcement of speech; say it is belated but will help to clear the record on many points. 20 claim Russia's veto of Security Council rebuke to Albania for mining of Corfu Channel proves wisdom of the President in by-passing UN in Greco- Turk crisis. 33 on Greek phase of proposal. 17 find most of reluctance to aid Greece arises from lack of confidence in present government; believe spreading tide of Communism can be halted if aid program is successful. 4 feel Tsaldaris' 5-point plan offers high hopes for solving Greek crisis and should go far to reduce our fears over wisdom of giving aid. 12 point out fact that Greek problem would be much simpler if Macedonia were independent country; say a free Macedonia would be satellite of Yugoslavia and indirectly of Russia. 17 on Turkish phase of proposal. 14 favor aid to her despite any resentment over her war record; consider country a necessary buffer against Russian expansion; insist Turkish control of Dardanelles must be retained if peace is to continue. 3 oppose aid; say Russia has legitimate claim to use of Dardanelles; are against supporting needless Turkish army which should be growing food. 53 on consideration by Congress. 39 on Acheson testimony. 15 are convinced much of present pessimism is premature in view of his explanation of situation; believe his estimate of risk of war is shared by most Americans. 3 are not reassured by his testimony; doubt if he can foresee results of our intervention policy. 11 are not surprised at plan for aid to Korea since that country is the Greece of Eastern Asia; feel it would be illogical to aid Greece and Turkey and not resist Communist expansion at other vital points. 7 on Pepper-Taylor plan to give only non-military aid and that through UN. 6 oppose; point out large part of present problem is due to fact past aid to Greece through UNRRA was manipulated by Communist Tito. (Scripps- Howard chain, 3/26, 3/27 & 3/29) 1 urges full consideration and favorable action on plan; claims it should be substituted for Truman-Vandenberg monstrosity" for militarization of the world. (NY Daily Worker, 3/28) 5 on LaGuardia testimony opposing Truman proposal. 4 warn Congress against following his advice. 1 supports his argument. : the -3-

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