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January 13, 1961
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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The Woman's Christian Temperance Union opposes a proposed increase in the U.S. State Department's representation fund, citing its use for liquor at embassies as a threat to national and international security. WCTU President Mrs. Fred J. Tooze wrote to President-elect John F. Kennedy urging sobriety in diplomacy.
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To Increase Our Representation Fund Would Endanger Security
EVANSTON, ILL. (AP) The Woman's Christian Temperance Union said Thursday a proposed increase in the U. S. State Department's representation fund would endanger national security.
Much of the fund, which has ranged from $750,000 to a million dollars a year, allegedly is spent for liquor for American embassies and diplomatic functions. The new Congress has been asked to increase the appropriation this year.
In a letter to President-elect John F. Kennedy, Mrs. Fred J. Tooze, WCTU President, said times like these "demand the full exercise of God-given facilities" in foreign relations.
Challenging Kennedy's reported approval of the required increase, Mrs. Tooze's letter added: "May we sincerely call to your attention the necessity for individual sobriety and good judgment in matters of diplomatic communication and conference.
Liquor dulls the brain and loosens the tongue. Can we risk our national security as well as our international security on such potential personal incompetence?"
EVANSTON, ILL. (AP) The Woman's Christian Temperance Union said Thursday a proposed increase in the U. S. State Department's representation fund would endanger national security.
Much of the fund, which has ranged from $750,000 to a million dollars a year, allegedly is spent for liquor for American embassies and diplomatic functions. The new Congress has been asked to increase the appropriation this year.
In a letter to President-elect John F. Kennedy, Mrs. Fred J. Tooze, WCTU President, said times like these "demand the full exercise of God-given facilities" in foreign relations.
Challenging Kennedy's reported approval of the required increase, Mrs. Tooze's letter added: "May we sincerely call to your attention the necessity for individual sobriety and good judgment in matters of diplomatic communication and conference.
Liquor dulls the brain and loosens the tongue. Can we risk our national security as well as our international security on such potential personal incompetence?"
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
Wctu Opposition
State Department Fund
Liquor Security Risk
Kennedy Letter
Temperance Advocacy
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Fred J. Tooze
John F. Kennedy
Where did it happen?
Evanston, Ill.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Fred J. Tooze
John F. Kennedy
Location
Evanston, Ill.
Event Date
Thursday
Story Details
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union, led by President Mrs. Fred J. Tooze, sends a letter to President-elect John F. Kennedy opposing an increase in the State Department's representation fund, arguing that its use for liquor endangers security by impairing diplomatic judgment.