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and against the landing Of
our Marines in Lebanon. but
it seems to me that some OF
the basic problems have
escaped our attention.
Our intervention in Leb-
anon was important and
vital. 1t may not be the best
public relations" move, but
1t is much better than mac
tivity and apathy and their
plaguing consequences. For
our action encourages be-
wildered friends and allies
who. for the first time. know
with certainty that the
United States is ready to
use force and that our devo-
ton to peace cannot be iden-
titled or interpreted as de-
featism and weakness.
The problem that we face
today in the Middle East is
very serious. If we wish to
protect our economic and
geo-political interests in that
region against Russian pene-
tration and domination. we
must adopt a strong policy
towards Nasser. While we
sympathize with Arab ma
tionalism, we cannot support
or approve of subversive
Nasserism which collaborates
with communism. Nasserism
is not and cannot be equated
with Arab nationalism.
With the fall of Iraq.
Western defense suffered a
crucial blow. The same dan
ger exists in Jordan, Saudi
Arabia, Sudan and Libya.
The Iraqi coup also threatens
Iran, which might turn into
a new Korea. There is the
urgent need now to strengthen
our remaining allies by estab-
fishing a new bloc which
could include Turkey, Iran.
Israel. Ethiopia. and possibly
Sudan and Libya. We must
curb NaSser's expansionism
while making it crystal clear
that we are ready to support
any constructive nationalism.
Sacrificing Lebanon or Jor-
dan to Nasser's ambition will
not gain his sympathy. His
is a well-planned program of
domination through subver-
sion and he has not, and will
not hesitate to call on Rus
STA to help him in imple-
menting his plans.
The world has had the bit
ter experience Of one Munich
this century and it is now
looking to the United States
for guidance and courageous
leadership. We-and our al
lies-cannot afford a second
one in this atomic age.
Daniel Thursx.
Constantine Browns July
rs column, Fears for UN.
Summit Talks" reflects a de-
featiSt attitude. Such col
umns in a paper WELD
a powerful influence in the
formation Of public opinion.
This is no time to formulate
defeatism.
If the Russians with a sys-
tenn of known oppression,
outright murder and proven
unreliability in the keeping
Of solemn covenants are able
to bamboozle the world into
their camp, then we waste
our time and substance in
even discussing the situation
It would be far better to
fight and force a restoration
Of order.
AS for the "Unhappily
Yours" editorial. I believe
Mr.. Eisenhower's letter clear
ly placed Mr.. Khrushchev al
a disadvantage. Under the
circumstance. I believe he
should have really dressed
him down. There is nothing
in Mr.. Khrushchev's back.
ground that would lend any
confidence that anything Of
value could possibly hope Il
come from talking to him.
The man is q proven liar
q murderer and an oppressol
Of freedom many times over
Since no agreement reached
with the Russian bosses vii
have any value whatsoever
why waste time talking with
them?
william NJ. Werber.
Since the Presidents deci
sion to send troops Of Leb
anon, there has been a bar
rage of editorials. opinions
criticism and letters in tn
American papers that is posi-
lively sickening.
At first, world reaction
to United States decisivenes
and positive action was on
Of surprised respect, the frs
We have enjoyed for som
time. This reaction was, how
ever. of short duration. thank
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