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Editorial
February 25, 1946
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial expresses doubt over a congressional proposal to ban peacetime conscription universally among UN members, highlighting challenges in persuading Russia and the Soviets, without whom success is impossible.
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Should Be Outlawed
Striking proposal in Congress to outlaw peacetime conscription in all
nations that are members of the
United Nations Organization
and to secure an act
of agreement to be enacted.
Washington, D.C. To make it effective in all
lands under UN will be a Herculean
task challenging the highest states-
manship. Huge powers and other dip-
lomats possess.
We have never believed and do
not now believe that the
American people
want military draft in peacetime
despite speeches and polls to the contrary.
We point out in many
directions though
to making the ban universal.
We don't believe it can be done
now. We don't believe there is
enough persuasive power in the
whole UN to bring Russia into
the plan in this question. Certainly
there is at the moment no evidence
to justify such a hope or expecta-
tion. And Russia's the big question
mark as in most
issues as in war. Win the Soviets over and
the plan succeeds. Until then, there
will be no universal ban against pre-
paring in peacetime at least for an-
other great conflict.
Striking proposal in Congress to outlaw peacetime conscription in all
nations that are members of the
United Nations Organization
and to secure an act
of agreement to be enacted.
Washington, D.C. To make it effective in all
lands under UN will be a Herculean
task challenging the highest states-
manship. Huge powers and other dip-
lomats possess.
We have never believed and do
not now believe that the
American people
want military draft in peacetime
despite speeches and polls to the contrary.
We point out in many
directions though
to making the ban universal.
We don't believe it can be done
now. We don't believe there is
enough persuasive power in the
whole UN to bring Russia into
the plan in this question. Certainly
there is at the moment no evidence
to justify such a hope or expecta-
tion. And Russia's the big question
mark as in most
issues as in war. Win the Soviets over and
the plan succeeds. Until then, there
will be no universal ban against pre-
paring in peacetime at least for an-
other great conflict.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Peacetime Conscription
Un Ban
Russia Opposition
Soviet Agreement
Military Preparedness
What entities or persons were involved?
Congress
United Nations Organization
Russia
Soviets
American People
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Proposal To Outlaw Peacetime Conscription In Un Member Nations
Stance / Tone
Skeptical About Feasibility Due To Russia
Key Figures
Congress
United Nations Organization
Russia
Soviets
American People
Key Arguments
Outlawing Peacetime Conscription In All Un Nations Would Be A Herculean Task
American People Do Not Support Peacetime Military Despite Contrary Speeches And Polls
Un Lacks Persuasive Power To Bring Russia Into The Plan
No Evidence Russia Will Agree
Without Soviets, No Universal Ban Against Peacetime Preparation For Conflict