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April 2, 1947 EDITORIAL REACTION TO CURRENT ISSUES (Issued on a continuing basis as events warrant) GREEK SITUATION Part III (Editorials from 225 papers received Mar. 20 to Mar. 25) s. ARCHIVES **NATIONAL SERVICE^ RECORDS AND Prepared by Division of Press Intelligence Office of Government Reports Majority sentiment continues to be in support of the President's pro- posal. The few die-hard isolationist or too world-minded papers are again joined by hard-to-explain opposition in a few other papers. Often criticism is out- spoken; sometimes it is crafty or by innuendo. At all times this small group seems to ignore facts or logic. In addition to these pro or con editorials there are a considerable number which are behind the proposal in principle but express reasonable doubts as to the scope and degree of aid which should be given. On consideration by Congress, sizeable groups insist on the lawmakers and the public being given full facts before decision is made; approve testimony given the House Committee by Acheson; condemn the Sullivan plea to Reece for bi- partisan support. Opinion is unanimous in endorsing Sen. Lodge's help. Sentiment is 4 to 1 in favor of by-passing UN under the circunstances. The few devoting their attention to Wallace are critical of his position. The feeling is unanimous that economy-minded Congressmen should not prevent making our military strength equal to the demands which may be made on it.