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Editorial
October 20, 1947
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Editorial urges swift congressional approval of President Truman's aid program to Europe, warning that debate could aid world Communism and undermine U.S. foreign policy, despite concerns over domestic shortages.
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Various members of Congress have indicated that President Truman's call for both stop-gap and long-range aid to Europe will be hotly debated. Many of them remain unconvinced that it is wise to send food to Europe at the expense of high prices and shortages in the United States. The President, however, has made it clear that such a program is absolutely necessary. If Congress lingers in debate over aid to Europe, it will be serving the ends of world Communism, and dealing what might be a death blow to present American foreign policy.
Various members of Congress have indicated that President Truman's call for both stop-gap and long-range aid to Europe will be hotly debated. Many of them remain unconvinced that it is wise to send food to Europe at the expense of high prices and shortages in the United States. The President, however, has made it clear that such a program is absolutely necessary. If Congress lingers in debate over aid to Europe, it will be serving the ends of world Communism, and dealing what might be a death blow to present American foreign policy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
European Aid
Truman Policy
Congress Debate
Anti Communism
Foreign Policy
What entities or persons were involved?
President Truman
Congress
Europe
World Communism
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Debate On Truman's European Aid Program
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Immediate Aid To Counter Communism
Key Figures
President Truman
Congress
Europe
World Communism
Key Arguments
Aid To Europe Is Absolutely Necessary
Sending Food To Europe Despite U.S. Shortages Is Wise
Debate In Congress Serves Ends Of World Communism
Delay Could Deal Death Blow To American Foreign Policy