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Show 1 The Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, March 9, An Editor'? Notebook Mv occasional neighbor across the bay at Key Biscavne is pleased with his recent European tour, and with good reason. leadPolitical of the Atlantic Alliance were un- ers comfortable Li H with Johnson Lyndon and felt a sense of neglect. Our relations had suffered because of preoc-- ! cupation with the in Vietnam. 'Wisely, I think, President Nixon elected to assuege their fears in the eaily days of his administration. The conversations were cordial, Mr. Nixon avoided the didacticism of his predecessor, and he proved to be a good ", , jar I- i,! h listener. V I 3 I II 1 Vi i British Prime Minister Haro'd Wilson became a friend, West German Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger was reassured and pioud old Gen. Charles de Gaulle thought the President had achieved a great success. To be sure, these conversations had what Peter Lisagor of the Chicago Daily News calls a cotton candy quality. Mr. Nixon was there for an exchange of views, not to instruct. Laying Groundwork The substantive talks will come later, as President Nixon prepares for his projected exploration of our differences and possible areas of agreement with the 1 Soviet Union. For whether it be in Vietnam, Benin or the Middle East, no effective accommodations can be reached unless the United States and Russia act in concert and for their mutual interest. Four power talks which include the United States, Great Britain, France and West Germany can, of course, be helpful. Our Western allies will take comfort from Mr. Nixons report to the nation in which he emphasized the need for further consultation before any meeting with leaders of the Kremlin. He attempted to dispel concern that bilateral discussions with Moscow cou'd lead to another Yalta. We .settle for ambassadors with few visible qualifications other than their liberal contributions to political campaigns. Our highest State Department official is a nieie assistant secretary. We hae had 10 such in the last lo years. This position should be upgraded to unuersecie tary of state and be occupied by a person with impiessive iicJcntidls. To put it bluntly, we are losing Latin America. The tide of iean feeling is running high, notably in Peru and Brazil. There is a drift toward the Soviet Union and a rise to power of the military. The Permian crisis has raised what columnist Charles BartleM has called the of Nassonsm in America. Here too, President Nixon is walking cautiously. He hopes that Peru's expire pnation of an American oil company's properties without due payment can ha resolved Otherwise all aid and the sugar quota will be Miqended under terms of tiie Hickenlooper amendment. At this stage, the Presidents position on Vietnam is not well defined. Nor was it ever set forth in specifics during last years campaign. Mr. Nixon seems alternately to be saying that our patience and forebeaiance" should not be considered as a sign of weakness, while stating somewhat optimistically that the Pans peace talks have entered a new phase. Perhaps he can do no more at this time. For Mr. Nixon is entertaining the and possibly with good reason hope that the Soviet Union is likewise interested in preventing the Vietnam war from escalating once again. Even so, presidential decisions on Vietnam must soon be taken. The American people, long disenchanted with our tragic involvement, will not forever accept the high casualties being inflicted upon their youth for what they rightly consider to be uncertain and unattainable objectives. anti-Am- sjx-ctr- Optimism on Mideast President Nixons cautious optimism on a resolution of the Middle East crisis Is derived from his encouraging talks with Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin. To use his phrase, Mr. Nixon made it clear that no imposed settlement will be sought. He favors establishment of a climate by the United Nations which w.ll lead to direct talks between Israel and the Arabs. This is merely a reiteration of what previous administrations have attempted to accomplish with no success. Whether President Nixon can convince the Russians that their true interests lie in persuading the Arab nations to let Israel live in peace remains to be seen. Criticizes Soviet Ploy Mr. Nixon was openly critical of the Soviet Union for stoking the fires of hatred on the borders of Israel. He left no doubt of our continuing support of the Israeli cause. It is needless to remind the President that Dobrynin is but his nations representative in Washington and not a policy maker. Mr. Dobrynin is a very pleasant and charming man but he speaks not with the voice of authority. President Nixon has his own list of Mr. Nixon does not want this to haplie fears a pen because domino effect all over Latin America. Gov. Nelson Rockefellers forthcoming visit to Latin America may be productive in evaluating the problems and offering some solutions to the president. But Latin America is drifting away from the American sphere of influence and time is running out. I do not believe that Americans generally hold with historian Arthur Schlesing-e- r that Mr. Nixon has been floundering an invisible presiaround, becoming dent whose administration will begin to face an identity crisis." On the contrary, Mr. Nixons television talks have been termed virtuoso performances" by such normally skeptical observers as Eric Sevaried. Mr. Nixon is building a reputation for industry, candor and believability. To a man long under fire as being tricky and unworthy of trust, this is quite an accomplishment. Moreover, it attests to his inner strength and durability. John S. Knight Editorial Chairman, Knight Newspapers priorities of which Latin America is not the least important. Some criticism had been made of administration delay in naming a new assistant secretary of state for Latin American affairs and such other policymaking officials as may be required. Taken for Granted Traditionally, Latin America has been taken for granted by the United States. Franklin D. Roosevelt's widely heralded good neighbor policy was but a blind to conceal the fact that FDR was doing business with th dictators. As a w'ar measure this was perhaps in Roosevelt pardonable. delighted saying privately that he would always dented contributions of their own in men and resources. The Alianza para Progreso never achieved its goals since it couldnt enlist the required assistance and cooperation from the men of wealth and power below the border. President Johnson made an excellent statement of aims and objectives at the Punta del Este economic conference. But here again, words were not translated into deeds. walk across the bridge with the Devil until we got to the other side. Harry Truman was too occupied with World War II and Korea to give much thought to Latin America. President Eisenhower lavished attention upon the Latins with smiles and goodwill but in too many instances appointed ambassadors who understood neither the cultures nor the languages of the countries to which they were sent. Unselfish Concept President Kennedys widely heralded Alliance for Progress was an unselfish concept of American economic assistance conditioned upon the willingness of Latin American countries to make unprece Inept Ambassadors The fact of the matter is that the United States has never had adequate economic and diplomatic representation in Latin America. Dr. T. R. Van Dellen may also just be trying to look like Richie Havens, or think it is cool. current Ths of generation truly affluent generation In our nation's history. To ascape boredom many are turning to the use of drugs. Psycholo young people use gists are probing reasons drugs and medical researchers are studying the effect of marlluana on the body. This Is the sixth article of a series on tne sublect. it the first By Don Zochert Chicago Daily News Service have an inyour creased appetite? Does he easily become impatient, and laugh at things which arent funny? Does he have a runny nose, but no cold? Does he seem dizzy at times, and act unrealistically happy or sad? Does he Does teen-age- r have nightmares? Worst of all, does your teen-age- r seem especially appreciative of art or music? If he dops, yon may tv in trnnhle. According to a pamphlet distributed by the Lake County (Ind.) Crime Commission, these are some of the symptoms by which parents can tell whether their children are smoking marijuana. Even though the pamphlet concedes r that a may have many of these symptoms and still not be going to pot, it exillustrates the danger of pertise in a field where even the experts Characteristic Odor Marijuana also has a characteristic odor, like burned alfalfa or rope. So does burned alfalfa or rope. Of course, if a person appears especially appreciative of art or music, there Is little that can be done for him. In the opinion of specialists from a wide variety of fields, parents should examine themselves and their own family relationships rather than play super spy. In families where young persons are abusing drugs, deep chasms are usually apparent between the parent and children. We see in these parents their rejection of their children, their righteousness, the vain and awful attempts to impose their values on their children, toys Dr. Harry A. Wilmer of the University of California School of Medicine. Wilmer said there seems to be a relationship between the severity of societys laws on drugs, and the reaction of parents when they discover their children may be using drugs. The more stringent the laws become, the more this awful chasm Is widened, the more rigid the barriers within the family," he said. Not Necessarily Addictive Parents become police surrogates, harassing their children, smelling their rooms, their clothes, examining their eyes, asking leading and misleading questions, interrogating and acting like he added. cops, There is often an unnecessary hyste Tell-Tal- e ria about drug; on the part of adults. Although it is true that marijuana sometimes leads to the use and abuse of more damaging drugs, it aint necessarily so. The idea that if you try marijuana once, you are sure to go on to heror a oin, or become an is simply not true, says one university psychiatrist. One bottle of beer doesnt necessarily lead to alcoholism, nor one cigarette to lung cancer. Even newspapers, or perhaps especially newspapers, are not immune from the hysteria that surrounds the use of such drugs as marijuana, LSD, Speed and others. The advertisment for a booklet on Drugs and Narcotics, to be offered to parents soon by The Associated Press, contains this line: acid-hea- d pot-hea- Scrub Wounds Signs It mailed be will envelope. a in To Prevent plain 6Dirt Tattoos Should Be Above Board The topic of drugs should not be e in the and home. It is there those who are closest to the problem say that communication and understanding should be most evident. Those of us who are critical of stun dent drug abuse, said Dr. Kenneth must demonof Yale University, strate to our students that there are better and more lasting ways to experience the fullness, the depth, the variety and the richness of life than that of ingesting psychoactive chemicals. He was speaking not only of teachers. (Monday: Where parents can learn about the drug scene.) Dirt tattoos follow falls or injuries in which foreign material is embedded into the skin. At the point of contact, the skin is abraded and dirt is ground in. When the wound is not cleansed thoroughly the materi-a- l under-the-tabl- Ken-nisto- becomes ingrained leaving an ugly scar that may become a constant source of irritation, especially if the face is involved. Cinder marks are most common in children who have fallen in the school yard or playground Mother neglects to scrub the wound v. h soap and water because she thinks it hurts or the child is uncooperative. At any rate, the particles remain becoming part of the blemish. Similar lesions occur when oil or other debris is blown into the skin by an explosion. Many of our service men are subject to this type of trauma when mines explode. Decorative tattooing also falls into this category, by design. Initially the foreign material lies on the surface where it is readily accessible. Unless removed, the healing tissue grows across the surface burying the fragments. Each parade is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous tissue. Once this occurs, temoval of the dirt and pigment is a major undertaking. Wounds should be cleaned immediately. An anesthetic may be needed when the procedure is likely to be extensive and painful. The area may be rubbed with ary gauze but occasionally a nail brush must be used. Soap and solvents help considerably. But most important is care and patience. Regardless of the method used, no wound should be allowed to heal with dirt in it. Facial scars are a source of embarrassment and annoyance. After mishaps involving the face, removal of the dirt and glass may be only the beginning. James Reston Johnson Aides Meditate on Morality of Service in Great Society teen-age- d diffei . Has All The Symptoms has all the symptoms My admitted one grade of a school administrator, who asked that her name not be used so that her child would not be arrested and sentenced to 10 years In prison. Most parents, however, are more interested in the effect than the cause of drug abuse. While there are often signs of is never user a easy. use, spotting drug The element of error is extremely large, and as many experts point out, false accusations can boomerang badly against the parent. Marijuana, for instance, often causes dilation of the pupils of the eye, and even heavy users may wear sunglasses indoors to protect their eyes. But youngsters who wear sunglasses continually pot-hea- tell-tal- e New York Times Service NEW YORK The men who served President Johnson in the White House and the Cabinet have now had time to meditate on that convulsive chapter in their lives, and at least some of them are still trou-1 e d by their memo ries and b regrets. Not all of them, Dean course. Rusk is comfortable in his mind and has lieen staying home peeking away by himseit at the mountain of accumulated mail. But the men who really opposed the Vietnam war and didnt quite speak their minds to the President, let alone to the public, are still wondering whether and where they went wrong. For example, what bothers the former secretary of the interior, Stewart Udall, of Gorens Weekly Bridge Quiz By Q. 1 Both vulnerable, C. H. as South, the dealer, you hold: AQ10873 4AQ VKQ9 Goren Q. 4 As South, vulnerable, you bold: AJ What is your opening bid? As South, vulnerable, you Q. 2 hold: ASS 4AJ74S2 4K6 V 102 4AJ84 VKQ8 4 108653 The bidding has proceeded: 2 West Pass Pass The bidding has proceeded: The bidding has proceeded: What do you hid now? Q. S as South 46 With East-We- t 4AKJ10 4Q942 is not that he failed to lead a revolt even McNamara, who was eased out, has it was not remained quiet ever since. against the Vietnam policy within his field of responsibility but Many o'hers stayed on for many difthat even now the lessons of the Johnson ferent reasons. Some thought that by mistakes have not been made clear. staying they could help bring about a change of policy, and in the case of Accordingly, he has been discussing with some of his former associates in the Clark Clifford, Nitze and several others this proved to be a correct judgment. No Cabinpt the advisability of some candid doubt some stayed on out of compassion public analysis of the decision-makin- g process under Johnson in the hope of for the President or fear of his wrath trying to learn something from past mis- and his fascination with the intimidating takes; but most of them are reluctant, power of the FBI and the Internal Revefor a variety of reasons, to speak out. nue Service. Others remained out of loyalty or guilt or ambition for position in Discussion Not Welcomed the future. But in any event, one thing seems apFormer Secretary of Defense Robert for example, Is now the parent. Most of them at the critical periMcNamara, head of the World Bank, where public od of escalation gave to the President the discussion of controversial political issues is not welcomed. Also, he was so deeply involved in the escalation of the war that he still hesitates to discuss his later misgivings. No doubt the former secretary of labor, Willard Wirtz; the former secretary of health, education and welfare, John Gardner; the under secretaries of state, Nicholas' deB. Katzenbach and George Ball; the former deputy secretary of defense, Paul Nitze; Ambassador Arthur Goldberg and the other dissenters will eventually write their own version1' of the Vietnam policy, but for the present they are certainly not telling the whole story. Left to Reporters it is being left to the newspaper and magazine reporters to dig around in the State Department dust heap and try to extract such significant facts and lessons as they can, and even the reporters hesitate to reach anything but the most tentative conclusions. One thing that Is fairly clear from the record is that the art of resigning on Accordingly, loyalty they owed to the country. Some by their failure to tell him frankly that they disagreed with his policy, some by their failure to say publicly whrt they had the courage to say to him privately are now wondering in private life whether this was in the national interest. And some others, of course, are not wonder r 'chuck" iw3 mm and are even blaming the diing at all vision in the country over the war on the of the dissenters to the disloyalty President. In fairness to those in the Johnson inner circle who silenced or muffled their dissent, both privately and publicly, it has to be said that Johnson did not make it easy for his colleagues to differ with him on fundamental issues. Nobody ever talked so much or encouraged so much free speech on themes he liked to hear. Loyalty was his first principle, but he didnt leave much room for those who put loyalty to the nation above loyalty to the President maybe because he confused the two and in most cases lie prevailed. But now that they all have the inner leisure to think about ti, the dissenters are troubled. They see the conflict of loyalties more clearly now but havent quite made the priority of national loyalty, or the flaws in the Johnson decision-makinprocess clear to the country. (Copyright) g What do you bid now? As South you hold : Q. 6 A 1097 4J104S 4 J6S VK7 Your partner opens the bidding with one club. What is your response? (Look for answers Monday) disappeared. Tiie attitude now in Washington is that "it isnt done. Nobody wants a fuss, and besides, why add to the poor Presidents burdens?" So men like Gardner told the President privately why they disagreed but said nothing In public, and h gr (tp. rf J 2 era" rCOHOl 0 Sunday, March 9 HAM, ROAST BEEF, SCONES Thursday, March 13 Mondoy, March 10 Friday, March 14 FILET OF FISH ORIENTAL SIRLOIN TIPS SWEET & SOUR Tuesday, March BREADED Saturday, March 1 1 15 ITALIAN PIZZA LUNCHEON VEAL Wednesday, March 12 . . 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