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The article presents information related to the appeal of banning the use of atom bombs for luring businessmen in response to make profitable trade with the vast markets of the Soviet Union. It refers to the Moscow economic conference about new dollars crises and worldwide recession during 1952. It mentions about the real trade agreements for breaking down the strategic embargo. However it speculates that the Soviet trade may lose its steam for not delivering the promised flood of materials.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "From Cold War to Cold Peace?" in the February 12, 1949, "Titanium: New Metal for the Industry" in the January 8, 1949 issue, and an article about the Tote Bin system of shipping flour in the January 1, 1949 issue.

The article focuses on the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York in 1960. It states that the concern of meeting centers on Soviet politician Nikita Khrushchev's cold war strategy proposal which aims to oblige Africa to engage in the East-West tension. It mentions that U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower proposed a variety of concrete responsibilities for the UN to keep Africa away in the cold war. It notes that Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru appeared to detest Khrushchev's act.

The article discusses a warning from the Organizacion Regional Interamericana de Trabajadores (ORIT) branch of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions about new Communist efforts to control Latin American unions. Labor unions including Bolivian tin miners and other Latin American workers are said to play a crucial role in the struggle between the U.S. and Soviet Union in the Americas, where the Cold War is believed to have spread. Latin American unions are described as frequently dependent on the political leaders of the ruling government.

The article discusses the use of nuclear weapons for the peaceful industrial use in the U.S. The industry's enthusiasm is short-lived as the developing atom bombs for industrial use have fallen victim to the cold war and the international discussion over the banning of the nuclear tests. The process and the conduct of the Rainier nuclear test alongwith the implications of the development are discussed.

The article discusses the highlights of the annual convention of U.S. economists held in early January 1956 in New York City. Topics discussed include the struggle of underdeveloped countries to grow, the cold war competition between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and the unusually rapid post-war growth of the U.S. Also mentioned are the views on monetary policy and economic growth of Charles R. Whittlesey of the University of Pennsylvania and Edward S. Shaw of Stanford University.

The article discusses the investment trend towards foreign equities in the U.S. securities industry. It says that Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and First Boston Corp. partner with S.G. Warburg & Co. Ltd. to establish Transoceanic Development Corp. while British and Continental stocks are expected to be sold in New York. It tells that reasons behind the trend include the reduction of cold war pressure, the economic growth of Western Europe, and the inclination of developing countries for economic development.

The article discusses the state of the cold war between the U.S. and the Soviet Union as of January 1953. The U.S. is expected to dwell in the Far East, establishing a settlement in Korea and winning the war in Indo-China, and ask for allied help from Asia, Great Britain and France. it is noted that the pressure of the Soviet Union in Europe has been alleviated. U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration is expected to ensure the economic relations of the U.S. and Europe to keep the Atlantic Alliance strong.

The article focuses on the issue of aircraft expansion demands in the U.S. since the beginning of Cold War. According to the U.S. Air Force, it demanded construction of 95 aircraft units in winter of 1951 and sought 140 more in the middle of 1953. U.S. Defense Secretary Charles Wilson was concerned that immediate aircraft production expansions would unleash overall inflation in terms of raw materials and funding used in making aircraft.

The article focuses on the position of Russia and U.S. in the cold war. It states that Russia's move to make peace with the West is questionable despite efforts to end the conflict in Korea. Experts believe that peace conference in San Francisco, California would be Russia's venue to influence Asian countries not to sign the treaty. The U.S. military is demanding an increase in armor as seen in the Wilson program to include boosting of ground forces and additional aircraft.

The article discusses the achievements and failures of the United Nations (U.N.) in its first four years of existence. The U.N. has not stopped the cold war and has not become a global security organization. U.N. agencies however, such as the World Bank, International Monetary Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization, have posted substantial achievements. The role of the U.S. in the U.N., the success of the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe and the political achievements of the U.N. are discussed.

This article highlights the success of Finland President Urho Kekkonen to keep a good relations with its neighbor the Soviet Union while maintaining a pro-Western stand. Kekkonen is friends with both the Communist bloc and the Western allies. It notes Kekkonen's success in persuading Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev to rent Soviet territory for a Finish canal project, block demands for Soviet military talks withe Finland and convincing Western leaders to continue to accept Finland's neutrality in the Cold War.

The article discusses the involvement of the U.S. and Russia in cold war maneuvering. Some rules on maneuvering include the big power's dependence on the cold war for its progress and the prevalence of economic need over political inclinations among the uncommitted. The U.S. was able to surpass objectives that have been set for its foreign policies, while the Soviet Union seems not to have met its expectations. After diplomatic abortions, U.S. policymaking is taking a turn for the better.

The article focuses on the assignment of Pan American World Airways during the Cold War to keep its planes in the air between West Berlin and West Germany. The front-line assignment has prompted the airline to put aside its commercial operations to conduct flights to the beleaguered Germany city. Despite threats of war from the Soviet Union, the U.S., Great Britain, and France have showed their determination to defend their air corridor rights.

This article highlights the speedup in U.S. development and production of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that could carry nuclear warheads allowing the country to catchup with the Soviet Union. It is expected that by 1963 there will be in U.S. arsenals 123 Atlas ICBMs with a range of 8,000 miles (mi.) giving the U.S. parity with the Soviet Union on ICBMs. What makes the U.S.'s achievement notable is because it is ahead of schedule by about three years. It details the deterrent nuclear force of the U.S. against adversaries.

This article explains that there should be short-term relief and long-term concern for the U.S. and its allies in their dealing with the Soviet Union and the Communist bloc. The short-term relief comes from the speech made by Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev ruling out any immediate threat to Berlin in the divided Germany and the progress in Geneva negotiations for a treaty banning military nuclear tests. However, the threats of intercontinental ballistic missiles and the rise of China are long-term concerns for the U.S. and her allies.

The article compares U.S. and Russian defense capabilities with the cold war continuing into 1959. The U.S. main line of defense lies in the Strategic Air Command, which has more than 2,600 manned bombers, while Russia has a comparable deterrent force of bombers and missiles. The U.S. has an edge in retaliatory power, but the Russians lead in long-range missile development. INSET: U.S. Faces the World.

The article reports on Soviet Union's proposal to the U.S. government that involves the withdrawal of troops from both countries in the Korean peninsula. It states that the Soviet government is confident of its Korean Communist forces' strength to take over after the occupation. Furthermore, it says that it would cost the U.S. 450 million dollars of reconstruction aid for their sponsored regime if the U.S. decides to stay and help stem the Communists.

The article reflects on the global business outlook for the week of September 5, 1953. It mentions that there may a diplomatic struggle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union due to the process of liquidation the cold war. It notes that the Soviet Union may be stalling to wait for possible split between the U.S., Great Britain and France. It cites that there is pressure from businessmen in Europe to lift sanctions against East-West trade.

The article discusses the developments of the Cold War in 1953. Russian Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov backed an offer from China to settle the prisoner of war issue. The government under Russian Premier Georgy Maximilianovich Malenkov implemented a price cut in consumer goods resulting in a reduction of eight percent in their cost of living, and promised a more lenient criminal code. The policy shift may be in response to the military strength of the Western Alliance.

The article offers news briefs of the world. Russia's politician Georgii Maksimilianovich Malenkov is internally pressurized to ease up on the cold war to manage Soviet Union's foreign policy. The Commonwealth Plan has become a long-term project of the U.S. to boast its trade policy. The U.S. provincial government has ordered a merger of Toronto's, Ontario 12 satellite townships and the city proper.

The article offers information on various developments throughout the world. The U.S. will review its whole strategy in the cold war, both in Asia and Europe, in late winter in 1953. In this review, the political, military, and economic relations of the U.S. with its allies will be analysed and discussed. French Premier-designate Rene Mayer regime will be difficult for the U.S. to deal with as he has made his peace with the Gaullists on the European Defense Community.

The article reports on foreign relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. It is argued that the possibility of an all-out war between Russia and the U.S. is fading as the Soviet dictator is set to wage a new king of cold war against the West. It is stated that Russia is planning to create a third camp of countries that will stand between the first two world powers.

The article discusses the outlook for government policies and international relations as of August 1952. A meeting to be held by the Communist Party congress in Moscow, Russia on October 5 is said to raise some questions such as whether the country is planning for an early war or for a prolonged cold war. The U.S. Department of Defense aims to provide a budget of 50 billion dollars for the military in 1954. U.S. trade negotiations with Venezuela will focus on new oil exploration.

The article focuses on the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the U.S. as of June 1952. The U.S. has named George Kennan as the country's ambassador to Russia while George Zarubin was selected by the Soviet Union to represent itself in the U.S. The U.S. sees the strengthening of the North Atlantic alliance as the key in ending the Cold War. Western's Europe use of tactical air force and ground reserves is seen crucial in order to avert further tensions with the Soviet Union.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to topics discussed in previous issues including one on Russia's readiness for Cold War in the March 1952 issue, another on profit sharing trusts in April 12, 1952 issue and one on businessmen in the U.S. in the April 12 issue.

The article focuses on the conflict between East Germany and West Germany, and discusses differences in opinion of the U.S. and Soviet Union on the issue. It states that the issue has resulted in Cold War conditions in the Europe. It reports that Soviet prime minister Joseph Stalin has proposed unity of East & West Germany and wants Germany ot join communist bloc, while the U.S. secretary of state Dean Acheson wants the West Germany to join the North Atlamntic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The article informs about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) which stressed on preparing for cold war with the Soviet Union. It states that NATO's decision was based on top-level assessment of Soviet Union's strategy where economic factors weigh heavy. It mentions that U.S.S.R has achieved economic integration with its East European satellites. It also highlights on Soviet's growing industrial base and the significant progress being made in the steel and petroleum industries.

The article offers information on international outlook as of November 17, 1951 with focus on speculations about the cold war. It talks about the Western disappointment over hopes of Russia easing the cold war tension, exploring two theories for the change in Russian tactics--its indecision over what course to pursue, and the belief of a chance of upsetting the Atlantic defense system. The U.S. government is studying ways to meet the financial crises in Britain and France. West Germany stands to gain from cuts in British imports from the Continent.

The article offers news briefs related to international relations. There is a change in the cold war, where Moscow on one hand, is having peace talks and on the other hand, it is threatening to attack the West. To solve the Iran oil dispute, London, England is expected to demand an end to the trouble of British oil personnel. The production assistance drive program of the U.S. Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA) aims at direct cooperation with labor, employers and individual companies.

The article discusses the developments in politics and government in the U.S. as of July 1950. It is deemed that Korea will not begin World War III and that Russia is not ready for war. Speculations show that a cold war could happen bringing threats to the economy and the worst will be an atomic war. In the U.S. House and Senate, Republicans are confident of bigger gains, while Democrats worry about their standing with the defeat of Senator Frank Porter Graham in North Carolina.

The article presents information on recent developments in the U.S. Congress. The excise-tax bill is shaping up into final form in the House Ways & Means Committee. On the economic side, there is to be close cooperation in the joint effort to boost western strength in the cold war. It is reported that the U.S. will boost its own strength and contribute more in arms aid to Europe.

The article focuses on the apparent acceptance of the cold war by the securities industry in New York. It notes that traders are expecting the cold war to remain for a long time as the so-called war stocks in the index of ratings firm Standard and Poor's are getting higher than the peace stocks. Factors that contributed to the rise of war stocks are mentioned which include the cold war and civilian spending on capital goods. Aircraft manufacturers are cited as the products of the cold war among all the war stocks.

The article presents a political outlook for the U.S. as of April 29, 1950. Disturb relations with Soviet Union are causing concern in Washington in the Cold War era. The U.S., Great Britain and France will decide how far they will go in an effort to stop the Soviet Union in the East. The 12 Atlantic Pact nations will also consider how they will build up military strength to hold the Soviets.

The article offers information on the impact of increased military spending on U.S. business enterprises. It outlines the important facts related to the issue according to which the defense program of the country has already built up to its full size for a cold war, and adds that as long as the cold war lasts the defense budget is not expected to go below the current amount of 13 billion dollars.

The article discusses how businessmen are reacting to Russian leader Joseph Stalin's peace offensive. It indicates the need for a business plan that will allow shifts in the domestic outlook resulting from a major change in the international picture. It cites the anxiousness of Moscow to settle the East-West conflict as the Russian economy is overloaded and the satellite states have not helped Russian industry. It points out that shifts in U.S. government spending that would come at the end of cold war will make a big difference to business in general.

The article discusses the latest developments in the international business and political arena as of February 8, 1964. It reports that the moves by nationalistic countries like France and Communist China to diffuse the cold war against the Western countries have reduced the risk of nuclear war. The resurgence of nationalistic attitude, meanwhile, resulted in anti-U.S. demonstration in Ghana and Cyprus. In the economic side, Great Britain decided to approve the 4,000 bus order from Cuba despite the objection by the U.S.

The article focuses on the economic and political conditions of the world. There is growing support for withdrawal of troops from the European continent. The French government has asked the European Coal & Steel Community (ECSC) to take emergency protective action to halt low-priced steel imports. It is stated that the U.S. is losing some of the leverage in the United Nations (UN) as a result of shifting cold-war alignments.

The article reports on the move of President John F. Kennedy to view the agreement between the U.S., Great Britain and the Soviet Union to end nuclear testing in the atmosphere, under water and in outer space as a step towards easing the cold war. It mentions that the move has met oppositions from senators, military officers and the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). It affirms that the various government sectors are planning to put up a battle against the agreement's ratification.

The article offers information on the challenges faced by the leaderships of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev from their respective camps in the cold war. It states that President Kennedy, due to his public criticism of French President Charles de Gaulle's policies, is expected to face a counter attack from the French leader. The article also discusses the threat of Chinese Communist leader Mao Tse-Tung that looms large on Khrushchev.

The article presents an outlook for international economic relations for 1963. The visit of U.S. President John F. Kennedy to West Germany underscores a conflict in the U.S. foreign policy, which is to save the Atlantic Community while reducing cold war tensions. In response to Kennedy's appeal for a war truce, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev might agree to a test-ban treaty or to broaden the test-ban talks. A cargo of Cuban kerosene and diesel oil was delivered by a Cuban tanker to British Guiana in exchange for rice.

The article presents updates on U.S. politics and government as of September 30, 1961. The unlikelihood of a nuclear conflict over Berlin, Germany is strong in the State and Defense Departments despite U.S. and Soviet mobilization of men and weapons. The issues that get some public attention related to the ability of President John F. Kennedy to provide leadership in the Cold War include the growth of the market for fallout shelters. The Democratic Congress has approved an increase in spending.

The article offers updates on various issues in Washington. The state is reacting calmly to the latest Soviet cold war. Spending in 1961 increases around 7-billion dollars that includes the Berlin buildup and President John F. Kennedy's domestic program. Economists Arthur F. Burns and Paul A. Samuelson's different views and outlooks are clashing, with regards to inflation and Kennedy's spending plans.

The article presents an economic outlook for the U.S. for 1961. It notes that the slack in the economy and high unemployment rate resulted from the measures taken by President John F. Kennedy about the Berlin crisis. The mobilization plans in the Congress do not cover a period of mounting cold war pressures on the economy. It claims that Kennedy has no intention of approval big spending plans to give the economy an inflationary boost. Civilian spenders have raised concern over the possible budget crackdown in 1962.

The article reports on the U.S. strategy for meeting the threat of Germany and intensified Russian truculence. It says that U.S. President John F. Kennedy presented plans for dealing with the cold war crisis and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara gave the Congress the details of the military buildup. It states that Kennedy is requiring costly steps to intensify military strength, but he assures that the added costs and the ensuing federal budget deficit could be met without tax increases.

This article explains that advisers of U.S. President John F. Kennedy disagree on how should the country react to the military buildup announced by Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev in Berlin, Germany. Kennedy seems to steer the middle course by pegging the immediate steps to counter Soviet threats to a long-range preparedness plan. Kennedy is afraid that the sudden military buildup by the U.S., would prove to be a bluff in the long range. Kennedy's approach will require about 3 billion in addition defense spending in the near term.

The article presents updates on world politics and international relations as of May 13, 1961. The administration of U.S. President John F. Kennedy is facing several challenges that call for a reassessment of U.S. tactics and strategy in the Cold War. The Oslo meeting in Norway failed to solve the fundamental problems of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). There was also no progress in the U.S. effort to persuade Latin America to isolate Cuba.

The article examines the competition between Nikita Khrushchev, First Secretary of the Communist party of the Soviet Union, and U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower in swinging world opinion to their respective sides in relation to the cold war at the United Nations (UN) in September 1960. Washington experts assert that Khrushchev's efforts are aimed at winning allies in the non-Communist world, determined to a large extent by his competition with Chairman Mao Zedong of the Communist Party of China for leadership of the Communist World.

This article highlights scientific and technological developments that will change the way the U.S. military and those of the Soviet Union conduct their reconnaissance operation. These developments will have impact on the relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union as already happened when the Soviet discovered that the U.S. had been taking detailed pictures of the Soviet's military bases from a U-2 spy plane at 15 miles high. High-acuity cameras allows photographing of objects at high altitude as well as objects travelling at great speed.

The article reports on the efforts of the administration of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower in eliminating some barriers to trade with Russia that were erected during 10 years of cold war. The measures being considered by the Eisenhower administration include liberalizing U.S. strategic controls on exports to the Soviet Union and the elimination of discrimination against Soviet goods. The resumption of lend-lease negotiations are also expected in a month or two.