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Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV) have been spilling back into the U.S. for four years now, but as yet their group forays into politics have been sporadic at best, and more than a little unwelcome to many of the volunteers. Indeed, one of the major concerns of a 1965 conference of returned corpsmen, titled "Citizen in a Time of Change," was a parcel of several proposals for a national association. Vietnam is certainly the catalyst, but it is not Vietnam alone. The mounting racial tensions in southern Africa, the agonizing deterioration of the Alliance for Progress, the growing U.S. military presence in Thailand, these and other occurrences are provoking serious thought among ex-PCVs.

Presents excerpts from news articles published in various periodicals. Formation of clubs to promote the campaign of political candidate Bernarr Macfadden for Presidentship of the U.S.; Interview of DeLoss Walker, associate editor of the "Liberty Magazine," in which threatened to kick anyone in the chin who came to him without a job asking for help; Visit of Etta Donner of the Vienna Africanistic Institute to Africa's tropic woods, for studying the social position of women in the region; Comments of Fred C. Clark, National Commander of the Crusaders, that he had no objections to teachers describing conditions in the Soviet Union so long as they made clear that conditions there were bad; Quotation of Fulton Sheen of the Catholic University of America, that Communism has no right to condemn Capitalism.

The article focuses on the investments by France in its territories in Africa. It states that France has approved credit of 4 million dollars for several development projects in Africa, including mine exploitation in French Guinea, soil conservation program in Algeria, and road construction projects. It states that the investments by France are supported by the U.S. Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA).

This article discusses the opportunities and risks open to U.S. business in new nations in Africa. The opportunities come in the form of the market size of 170 million people and substantial natural resources, while the risks include nationalism in the form of anti-Western attitude and political unrest. Among the U.S. companies with operations or made investments in Africa are Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp., Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. and American Metal Climax Inc.

The article presents world news briefs as of November 7, 1960. It is speculated that if U.S. presidential candidate John F. Kennedy wins the presidential election, his policies may face resistance from other politicians. African leaders have been meeting to discuss different issues related to African politics. The U.S. is facing a recession that is affecting consumer behavior.

Focuses on the association between lack of medical care and poor health. Comparison between the infant death rate in America and that in 14 other countries; Analysis of the factors associated with infant mortality; Influence of health care on infant mortality; Comparison between primary prevention and secondary prevention of diseases; Discussion of poverty and health in Africa; Lack of a health system capable of delivering medical care to every citizen.

The article discusses several socio-political issues from the world. Much is discussed on the foreign policy of the United States. If any European power should seek to set up or imposes on the people of any South American state, by force of arms, any government or form of government which the people did not demand or were opposed to, or should seek to "oppress them or control their destiny" in any manner, the United States should hold it to be the duty of its Government to repel by as much force an might be necessary any such attempt. The advance of civilization, then, into Africa is from every quarter, and in many places the goal is already reached. At the present rate of progress, in a few years the whole continent will offer no more difficulties to the traveler than India does now.

The article discusses issues related to the U.S. diplomacy and Africa. If there is any channel by which the American people could he brought to a realizing sense, as the revivalists used to say, of the huge and collective wrong it is doing itself in the continuance of the fantastic system of foreign representation which it supposes to be diplomatic, but which resembles diplomacy as much as the general training of a company of New England militia in 1859 does the drill of a regiment of the German Emperor's Guard. According to another discussion traders ingratiate themselves by presents of rifles, gunpowder, lead and brandy. Devoted missionaries, promising blessings in this world and this next, are civilly received.

The article discusses how events in Asia as of November 1965 may provide favorable openings for U.S. policy against Communist China in the region. The Indonesian army is seen as pushing a showdown with the Communist Party in the wake of a left-wing coup attempt. China backed down on a threat to attack India's border. Observations are made regarding the rift between Russia and China, with the Russians said to be moving to offset Chinese influence in Asia and among uncommitted countries in Africa.

Focuses on the U.S. international economic policy. Amount of money voted by the House of Representatives for the economic and military aid programs; Statement that the House vote expresses the will of the country; Attitude of the American public towards the foreign aid policies of the country; Demand of reduction in foreign aids by presidential candidate Richard Nixon; Reduction in dollar loans urged by the Congress upon the Agency for International Development, as preferred alternatives to direct grants; Deductions in the loans for the Near East, Asia and Africa; Information that most of the loaned money finances the dollar costs of American goods, machines, equipment which may either be intended for specific projects or may go into the receiving country's general economy.

The article offers a look at the economic and political condition in Brazil in September 1944. When Germany posed a threat to sweep Africa into the Axis camp, the U.S. exerted an effort to strengthen Brazilian defenses. Brazilian economy depended on several industries including sugar, export of coffee, and cotton. INSET: LATIN AMERICA VII.

The article presents U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers involved in arts and crafts work in the developing nations of Latin America, Asia, and Africa. The volunteers' role is to share their skills to help other people utilize their artistic talents and to enrich their individual lives and their regional economies. They develop individuals' marketable skills and are involved in a variety of handicraft projects. The Peace Corps artists and craftsmen help developing nations to preserve regional art while modern art develops.

The situation in the Belgian Congo is the direct outgrowth of the region's history. In 1876, Leopold II of Belgium organized and assumed the presidency of the International Association for the Exploration and Civilization of Central Africa. When Stanley, the great African explorer, was unable to interest British capital or officialdom in the lower Congo, he turned to Leopold, who sent him back to Africa to stake claims for the association. A few years later the United States recognized the association as an independent state.

The article reports on developments on the World War II. An economic rehabilitation program in Africa is represented by the U.S. State, Treasury, and Agriculture Departments. The United Nations have stepped in to give economic relief with lend-lease goods pouring into Morocco and Algeria. On the other hand, Spain and Turkey are under a threat of an attack from Germany.

Focuses on the criticism of the Monroe Doctrine by the Acting Secretary of State William R. Castle in the U.S. Discussion of the right of intervention of the U.S. in the internal affairs of an American state; Attempt of Castle to build up the confidence of the outside world in a policy which has always defied definition; Reason for the difference in the status between South America and Africa; Motive behind the introduction of the Monroe Doctrine.

The article reports on the growing U.S. interest in arts and handcrafts from Africa. It notes that a couple of entrepreneurial businessmen from South Africa are attracting the public to witness an exhibition of African handmade items in the U.S. An exhibition planned by partners Nico A. Heyns and John Nash to sell their African wares in Los Angeles, California with others to follow in Chicago, Illinois, Las Vegas, Nevada and elsewhere is highlighted.

Presents several economic and political developments around the world. Factors responsible for the demand for gold supply in the U.S.; Announcement made by the U.S. Federal Reserve on purchase of government securities; Information that the U.S. Senate Internal Security Subcommittee has released its report on the case of Povl Bang-Jensen, the Danish diplomat; Comment on the Belgrade Conference of neutral nations; Decision of Great Britain to seek membership in the Common Market in Europe; Announcement made by Portugal regarding important reforms for its African provinces of Angola, Mozambique and Guinea; Report on a survey conducted by the Council for the Advancement of Small Colleges to know opinions of students on Communism.

Presents information on several socio-political developments in the U.S. around the world. Announcement by Secretary General of the United Nations U Thant that he would not seek another term; Attitude of the Republican Party of the U.S. towards the Vietnam issue; Concerns regarding the use of enriched uranium by certain manufacturers leased to them by the Atomic Energy Commission; Statement of former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower that the U.S. was prepared to use nuclear weapons against the Communist Chinese in order to end the Korean War; Policy of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson towards Africa.

The article reports on the performance of the U.S. foreign trade in 1934. Significant gains were posted by the country's foreign trade as evidenced by the 27 percent rise in exports driven by foreign orders for steel and copper and automobiles. Total imports were 13 percent higher than in 1933 as Africa and the South Pacific made the greatest gains as customers. Steel mills exported 85 percent more, while tobacco posted exports of 125 million U.S. dollars.

Focuses on various socio-political and economic developments in the world. Announcement of candidature for the U.S. Senatorial elections; Comment on extension of American aid to newly-independent African countries that do not protect basic rights and freedoms; Agreement on agricultural policy reached by the European Common Market countries; Request of U.S. President John F. Kennedy's adminstration to the Congress to raise the temporary debt limit by $10 billion to a new high of $308 billion; Decline in the U.S. gold supply.

Comments on the global operations of terrorists in 1970. Opposition of the public to terrorism; Information on why Arab, African and Communist nations are not anxious to ban all forms of terrorism; Actions taken by the U.S. government to address terrorism.