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...would be a mistake to attempt to allay their fears by waving America's big stick in the faces of Mr. Macmillan and M. Gaillard. Rather, the U.S. must appear a bit more tractable, more the friend and less the Protector. Words, in this case, can be mightier than The Word. An open ear is often more effective than an open mouth...
...solve the refugee problem is to force Israel to restore their homes. To accuse an Arab ruler of talking peace and compromise with Israel is still read by Arabs as a charge of treason to the refugees, and Nasser has used this charge freely. (Last week, apparently to allay any such suspicion of softness to Israel, Jordan stirred up a fresh series of border incidents backed by a volley of accusations and recriminations.) But recently, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon have shown private apprehension that the refugees may be turned against them by the clumsy maneuverings of Nasser...
...fear of Yalta-type conferences, however, still remains to be disposed of. Only an extremely tractful approach to the European nations can allay their fears of being sold down the river. Secretary Dulles' for midable unpopularity may prove a hindrance to such tactics, but hopefully, need not be an insurmountable obstacle...
...nation is understandably frightened by Russia's recent successes with missiles and rockets. Last night the President appeared on television to allay the nation's fears. His success was questionable...
There are those who wonder whether in this advocacy Senator Kennedy is primarily motivated by political ambition. The Senator could easily allay such a base suspicion by advocating also the return of Puerto Rico to the Puerto Ricans, Hawaii to the Hawaiians, and Alaska to the Alaskans. The Virgin Islands...