Word: fulbrights
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There were others who rose to be heard. Arkansas' Democratic Senator J. William Fulbright, who has had more than his share of disputes with President Truman, came to the Administration's defense. "General MacArthur's views . . . are opposed on military and political grounds not only by his own Government but also by the governments of the free world," said Fulbright. "Are we now prepared for the unlimited requirements of the third world war? . . . Are our allies ready? ... Is today or tomorrow the most favorable moment for the U.S. and its allies? . . . Shall we gain Chiang Kai-shek...
Concluded Fulbright: "It may be, of course, that General MacArthur is right, and the whole world is wrong." As for himself, he preferred to defer to the judgment of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...
Boehm's testimony increased senatorial curiosity over what White House Aide Dawson might say for himself if he would only talk. Last week the Fulbright subcommittee, investigating the RFC, issued its second invitation to Dawson, and this time worded it a little more urgently. The subcommittee hoped to shame him into appearing; subpoenaing him would create a legal hubbub about legislative v. executive authority, which the Senators might lose. At week's end, Dawson, acting on the orders of Harry Truman, still had not replied to the subcommittee's request, and, furthermore gave no sign of intending...
...emphatic defender on the committee. He was Arkansas' J. William Fulbright, the very Senator who had done the most to bring to light the sorry record of favoritism and influence in RFC operations. Fulbright was convinced that a modified, well-run RFC is still vitally needed in some parts of the country, including his own home state. In such places, he argued, local banks often haven't the capital for business loans, and far-off Wall Street isn't interested in expanding small-sized industries and businesses...
...Fulbright Awards provide a year of study abroad for holders of college degrees who are American citizens and possess a knowledge of the country in which they wish to carry on study or research. The grants cover transportation, tuition, books and maintenance for one academic year...