The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
OUR FOREIGN POLICY

IN THE United States we have way of life
that accepts the dignity of each human being
and accords each the rights inherent in tha
dignity. We Americans value this way of life
so highly that we are unwilling to make any
compromise that would alter this basic principle
In the past we have been able to maintain oul
chosen way of life free from outside interference
But the world has been drawn closer together
until now, as basis for sef-preservation, we are
trying to create United Nations Organization
through which we can reach agreements or
action well as deal with matters which
threaten peace between nations.
AS these United Nations agencies get into
operation, they must make decisions on prac
tically every issue either in accord with the
democratic way of life or in favor of authori
tartan principles
At London, in the recent deliberations Of
UNO's General Assembly and Security Council
there were proposals that sought to take prestig
from democratic countries in order to provide
safety for the political and economic system O
the u. S. S. r. Great Britain was the target O.
most Of the attacks. it was a matter of grea
regret to us that our government representative
did not always align the United States clearl,
and forcefully against aggression in any form.
While we realize the Importance OF mediation
between clashing interests, it is not wise SAFE
for us to content ourselves with that position
when the issue involves expansion OF Communist
control over the areas which the British would
lose. Progress for weaker nations or for non
from country to another but tC
a United Nations Organization when it is able
to administer even-handed justice and in accor
with democratic principles. In the period il
which the United Nations agencies are organic
ing and gaining authority, many problems mus
wait solution in order to escape decisions worse
than present conditions
Our foreign policy should safeguard our wa!
Of life at home by strengthening and reinforcing
nations with similar tastes and ways so that inter
national decisions will not restrict them The
sacrifices which Great Britain made in the wal
have crippled her for the present = an oppOr
unity welcomed by an aggressor nation Ir
appreciation of the lone fight Britain made
against Hitler and the political institutions by
which those Islands have enriched the world, theI
American Federation of Labor believes that
enlightened self-nterest requires us promptly tc
make two decisions: Q) Get action on the British
oan plan worked out by our two governments |
md (2) adopt forceful and positive foreign
,olicy of putting our full support back of demo-
ratio principles and nations that support demo-
ratio practices.
The economic recovery of Great Britain will
mean increased strength for democratic inStltu-
ions Our wealth and political influence should
,e utilized to help other countries with demo-
ratio institutions so that expanding production
will bring greater comforts to all shoudering
he responsibilities of world trade
Our failure to stand by Iran resulted in theI
which will inevitably make her al
friendly" nation. Failure to support ChineseI
lights in Manchura will endanger China's eco
ionic independence Failure to take a strongI
stand for the rights of Greece, Turkey and Italy
will make democratic institutions impossible nI
arge areas for decades.
Our foreign policy should consistently support
rational freedom and personal rights
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