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Editorial
February 24, 1951
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Editorial compares current Washington urgency to 1939, quoting Charles Campbell on military influx and hopes to avoid war. Dr. Bradbury warns of path to continental nuclear war, urges seeking peace while building strength to delay conflict.
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With 1939
At the same time. Charles Campbell, director of the Washington office of the British Information Services. was passing through San Francisco. In a press conference he noted the "atmosphere of urgency" which he felt in the nation's capital. and compared it to 1939.
To this observer there is "the same great influx of the military the same great influx of people looking for contact- and contracts. . .. Let's hope it doesn't lead to the same end."
Dr. Norris E. Bradbury. director of the Los Alamos. N M nuclear research laboratory. also touched on the theme in an address at Pomona College.
"I see us following a road." he said. "which leads to a precipice a precipice typified by a war of one continent against another. one population using up itself and irreplaceable resources against another making identical sacrifices.
How Is Winner Defined?
"What is there to win after such a war? How is the winner defined? Thus a fundamental question confronts us. Is there any branch on the road before the precipice is reached? To seek this branch and to follow it is the greatest task confronting the world.
The search. Dr. Bradbury stressed. "will require time. and while the assertion that strength will prevent war is open to question. it is almost certain that strength delays war
"Therefore. without the slightest shadow of doubt. we must arm ourselves for a war we basically know we must not fight until every other diplomatic and political source is exhausted"
With 1939
At the same time. Charles Campbell, director of the Washington office of the British Information Services. was passing through San Francisco. In a press conference he noted the "atmosphere of urgency" which he felt in the nation's capital. and compared it to 1939.
To this observer there is "the same great influx of the military the same great influx of people looking for contact- and contracts. . .. Let's hope it doesn't lead to the same end."
Dr. Norris E. Bradbury. director of the Los Alamos. N M nuclear research laboratory. also touched on the theme in an address at Pomona College.
"I see us following a road." he said. "which leads to a precipice a precipice typified by a war of one continent against another. one population using up itself and irreplaceable resources against another making identical sacrifices.
How Is Winner Defined?
"What is there to win after such a war? How is the winner defined? Thus a fundamental question confronts us. Is there any branch on the road before the precipice is reached? To seek this branch and to follow it is the greatest task confronting the world.
The search. Dr. Bradbury stressed. "will require time. and while the assertion that strength will prevent war is open to question. it is almost certain that strength delays war
"Therefore. without the slightest shadow of doubt. we must arm ourselves for a war we basically know we must not fight until every other diplomatic and political source is exhausted"
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Foreign Affairs
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
1939 Comparison
War Urgency
Military Influx
Continental War
Diplomacy
Armament
Peaceful Alternatives
Nuclear Research
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Campbell
British Information Services
Dr. Norris E. Bradbury
Los Alamos Nuclear Research Laboratory
Pomona College
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Comparison Of Current Atmosphere To 1939 Pre War Urgency
Stance / Tone
Cautionary Urging Diplomacy And Armament To Delay War
Key Figures
Charles Campbell
British Information Services
Dr. Norris E. Bradbury
Los Alamos Nuclear Research Laboratory
Pomona College
Key Arguments
Atmosphere Of Urgency In Washington Similar To 1939
Great Influx Of Military And People Seeking Contacts And Contracts
Hope It Does Not Lead To The Same End As 1939
Following A Road To A Precipice Of Continental War
One Population Using Up Itself And Irreplaceable Resources Against Another
Question Of What Is To Win After Such A War And How Winner Is Defined
Fundamental Question If There Is A Branch On The Road Before Precipice
Seeking And Following Peaceful Branch Is Greatest Task Confronting World
Search Requires Time
Strength Delays War Even If It May Not Prevent It
Must Arm For A War We Know We Must Not Fight Until Diplomatic And Political Sources Exhausted