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The article looks at the economic state of the Belgian Congo, the only colony possessed by Belgium in Africa. The colony had provided metals for Western nations and the U.S. including uranium, tin, and zinc, which contributed to exports worth 333 million dollars in 1950. Congo had various agricultural resources that contributed to its exports including palm oil, rubber, and coffee.

The article focuses on the effort of the United Nations (UN) to unite an emerging nation called Congo and to pacify a province called Katanga. It states that the Washington has given an order for a caravan of giant U.S. Air Force Globe-masters busy transporting Indian, Ehtiopian, and Swedish soldiers to the U.N. garrison at Elisabethville to fight the Katanga forces. According to Moise Tshombe, leader, the three colors of the Republic of Katanga's flag signifies freedom, purity, and hope.

Examines the policy and use of force by the United Nations (UN) in dealing with aggressions and breaches of peace, as of January 1962. Background on the stance of the Charter of San Francisco on the use of force as a national policy; Implications of the military action taken by the UN in relation to the conflict between Katanga and the central government of the Congo; Criticisms against the policies of UN secretary general Dag Hammarskjold.

The article reports on the Congo crisis whose major players have shown some shift toward moderation as the United Nations (U.N.) shows a new restraint in July 1962. Katanga President Moise Tshombe is promoting the importance of reunification with the rest of the Congo on terms that would give his province some autonomy. Acting U.N. Secretary General U Thant also downplayed the use of force against Katanga.

The article reveals how the rush for uranium mining has turned the U.S. into one of the ore's basic producers. It describes how the U.S. gets its ore from the Belgian Congo to supply its Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) because the ores are sources of material for super-bombs and power plants. It adds that the prospects for uranium mining could continue even if the AEC's buying schedules slow down since its use by private industries is expected to grow over the years.

The article discusses the challenges faced by the United Nations (UN) in resolving the chaos and violence in the Congo. The actions taken by the UN included restoring control of air traffic, reinstituting weather forecasting and sending troops into the provinces to preserve order, among others. Difficulties faced by the UN in controlling violence in the Congo include the negative attitude of most Congolese toward the restrictions on UN military forces and pressure from the Soviet bloc.

This article discusses various political events of the United States. It states that there is not much question that the design of the framers of the Constitution have given the U.S. Congress the power to regulate "the times, places, and manner" of holding Congressional elections, it was to provide against the danger of a State or States refusing to hold any Congressional election at all. In another discursion it states that on account of total eclipse it has became necessary to establish the expedition on the immediate coast, near Cape Ledo, and about three hundred miles below the mouth of the Congo.

The article focuses on various issues related to international relations. Since dictator Fidel Castro made the return of Guantanamo, Cuba one of the conditions for peaceful co-existence with the United States, scores of stateside newsmen have portrayed it as the most precious jewel in the diadem of American bases. The lease is in perpetuity, one of them points out, and, "as of now," Americans have no intention of surrendering it any sooner. The UN's patience in handling the Congo problem would appear to be inexhaustible; its finances and manpower, however, definitely are not. That is why the current flurry of diplomatic maneuvers, similar to those, which, in the past, have managed to abort crises by postponing solutions, may not now work. In the first place, the UN has funds to maintain Congo force until year's end and no longer. Secondly, India, whose 7000 troops comprise the largest single contribution to the Congo force, may reasonably be said to have more immediate contingencies to meet.

The article focuses on some recent issues in the United States. When the United States proposed to explode a nuclear device at high altitude, some scientists in this country, and many abroad, protested vehemently. One argument was that the electronic effects might distort the Van Allen radiation belts before they could be studied in their original state. Dr. Van Allen threw his own great influence against this foreboding and silenced the critics. The United States takes so many pratfalls in the international arena that its good deeds should not go unrecorded. Currently, it is supporting Secretary General U. Thant of the United Nations in his efforts to bring a semblance of order into the chaotic affairs of the Congo.

As far as a sovereign nation can play a moral and Christian role in this world of strife and self-seeking, the United States has managed to accomplish just that in the last few weeks of maneuvering over the fate of the Congo. It has supported the U.N., whose fate may depend on the fate of the Congo. About thirty-five restaurant owners along Route 40, main highway between New York and Washington, have now agreed to serve any customer, regardless of color. This represents about 50 per cent progress in the drive to eliminate the incidents of discrimination, involving African diplomats, which in the past have given the U.S. State Department so much trouble.

The article focuses on the United Nations efforts in trying to avert chaos in a primitive African country, Congo, which was, as it were, destined for chaos by the Europeans who failed to prepare it for nationhood and abandoned it to its fate when the going got-rough. No praise is adequate to describe the heroism which Europeans and Americans, Africans and Asians, have shown in the Congo. Surely it is an occasion for mourning that the lives of so many of the best and bravest have been lost, but if there is to be a better world it will be eternally in their debt.

Focuses on memorandums to the foreign policy-makers of the United States by this journal. View that since the Administration is preoccupied with several issues, the journal thought it good citizenship to send up the memorandum; Focus on dictator Fidel Castro's regime in Cuba and his relations with the Communist bloc; Reminder on issues related to Laos, Congo, and Angola.

An interview between a writer and a skeptic regarding boxer Muhammad Ali is presented. When the writer was asked about his thoughts regarding Ali's fight in Zaïre, he mentioned that he was among those frightened for him, noting how his contender, George Foreman, seemed too awesome. The writer mentions that he is not a boxer but reveals spending a lot of time studying Ali whom he described as charismatic, talented and outspoken. The writer also relates the tactic used by Ali to defeat Foreman in the match.

Focuses on the current political conditions in Katanga and the role of the United Nations (UN) in Katanga politics. Reference to UN's deputy Conor Cruise O'Brien book "To Katanga and Back," about some of the grossest UN lies put out during the previous fighting; Observation that UN spokesmen lied in denying the validity of the Secret Katanga War Plan printed in the previous issue of this journal; Presence of 12,000 mercenaries preserving peace, law and order in Katanga by routine UN methods that is bombs, machine guns, tanks, mortars and bayonets.

The article reports on how Zaire of the Belgian Congo landed the heavyweight title boxing match between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali, scheduled on September 24, 1974. The match is supported by Risnalia Investment Inc. of Switzerland, which agreed to provide more than nine million U.S. dollars. Promoter and Hemdale Leisure Corp. President John Daly is responsible for convincing Foreman and Ali to fight. The government of Zaire is renovating its soccer stadium in preparation for the fight.

Reports political developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Opinion that arrival of leader Moise Tshombe for medical treatment at the tranquil shores of Lake Geneva indicates the end of his rule over Katanga, Congo; Inefficiency of the parliamentary government in solving conflicts in Congo; Failure of the multi-party system in the country; Increase in problem of unemployment in Congo; Discussion about the influence of Belgians over Congo; Attempts of the United Nations and the United States to solve the problem in Congo; Changes in business conditions in the country; Effort of the oil industry to start business in Congo; Possibility that Congo may take its place in the African geography and economic resources.

The article reports on the growing insistence for proper controls over the sources of uranium and the development and use of its explosive power. The Canadian government has reminded the public that it took control of the mines and extraction plant of its principal producer. The U.S. has allowed commercial companies to continue production under strict military supervision. Some areas with uranium deposits include the Northwest territories in Canada, Katanga in Belgian Condo and the Great Bear Lake.

The article reports that several big companies are investing in the Congo Republic despite the presence of rebellion in the country. Moise Tshombe has successfully acquired an investment portfolio in Belgium which could help improve Congolese economy. Mining giant Union Miniere du Haut Katanga has produced 275,000 tons of copper in 1964 than a record high of 300,000 tons in 1960. Congolaise des Boissons has established a soft drink bottling plant in the rebel afflicted areas in Congo.

The article focuses on the argument concerning the attack of the United Nations (UN) in Katanga, Congo. It mentions that UN's attack in Katanga is believed to be either a strategy to force out Congo President Moise Tshombe or a campaign to stabilize and unite the country. Meanwhile, UN's action is regarded to be beneficial to Soviet Union, U.S., and all underdeveloped nations, but France and Great Britain fear that the drive would provide leftist advantages.

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.

Focuses on the role of the United Nations (UN) in the political situation in Katanga, Congo. Reports that the UN was dropping bombs on schools and hospitals and was strafing civilians in order to appease the backers of a disordered government; Comment on the usefulness of UN as an international peace-keeping agency; Information on the meeting of the American Committee for Aid to Katanga Freedom Fighters; Report that professors from 27 different colleges telegraphed their endorsements.

Reports on political developments around the world. Refusal of Western Air Lines Inc. to rehire flight engineers in conformation to a U.S. presidential order, alleging the strike called upon by them as illegal; Disarmament of the troops of Joseph Kasavubu, legally constituted President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, by the United Nations; Lectures delivered by anti-Communists regarding the objectives of the enemy and methods of resisting their advance in Anaheim, California.

This section offers foreign news briefs, including U.S. Steel Corp. looking for new find of manganese in the Belgian Congo, Belgium expanding its marketing efforts beyond the East Coast, and the completion of the 3.25 million refinery of Socony-Vacuum at Altona, near Melbourne, Australia.

The article focuses on the issue regarding the political conflict in Katanga, Congo which highlights the role of the United Nations (UN) in settling international disputes. Several press institutions urge that the U.S. should stop funding the UN Congo campaign and let the Congo chiefs to settle their differences by exhilarating tribal wars. It raises issues concerning the moral duty of the UN to suppress Katanga's President Moise Tshombe by force.

The article reports on the political condition in Congo 18 months after the declaration of its independence. Prime Minister Cyrille Adoula has made an order to his army under the leadership of General Joseph Mobutu to carry out a police action in the secessionist province of Katanga in an attempt to put the province back under the central government's authority. However, it notes that the troops of Mobutu have failed to penetrate Katanga.

Focuses on promise made by U Thant, new Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), to solve the Congo crisis, during the Christmas. Plan worked out by U.S. Secretary of State George McGhee, Great Britain and Belgium, that might have permitted a meeting of minds between Leopoldville and Elisabethville; Mission of U Thant to capitulate Katangese President, Moise Tshombe; Supply of flying men and heavy arms, by the U.S. to the UN bases in south Katanga; Information that the army of the Central Government, covered and partly supplied and transported by the UN, opened battle against the Kalangan garrison in Kongolo.

Focuses on the stand taken by the U.S. on issues relating to Katanga. Rumor that the U.S. government will no longer give unconditional support to the United Nations' plans for crushing Katangan Premier Moise Tahombe; Statement that the United Nations' operation in the Congo has been entirely dependent on American support; View that in the event of withdrawal of the U.S. support the plan for the armed coercion of Katanga will collapse.

Presents a critical analysis of the comments of United Nation's (UN) diplomat, Ralph Bunche, on the Katanga Report of the American Committee for Aid to Katanga Freedom Fighters. Exposure of the UN atrocities against the nation in the report; Claim of Bunche that the report by Professor, Ernest van den Haag, is erroneous from beginning to end and has been deliberately distorted; Denouncement of the Katanga fighters as well-paid professional killers by Bunche; Reference to other reports which supports the findings of this report.

Presents news briefs related to socio-political and economic developments in the U.S. Comment on the inauguration of the United Nations (UN) building in New York; Description of the attitude of the UN towards the U.S.; Comment on the political status of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller; Information on the political situation in Katanga, Congo; Information on the discovery that the U.S. Air Force has been training Yugoslavian jet fighter pilots.

Focuses on the brutality faced by Congo refugees in Brussels, Belgium. Economic disruption in Congo; Information on the Round Table conference held in Brussels; Inclination towards a federal system of government, which would give Katanga a large degree of autonomy; Report that Katanga provides 65 per cent of the Congo's national revenue.

Presents information on various socio-political developments in the U.S. Re-emergence of Robert Taft in national Republican politics; Report of American diplomats in Far East on rebel brutalities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Appointment of Joanne Grant as news director at New York subscription radio station WBAI.

Reports on the murder of Patrice Emery Lumumba, who was the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Attempts of the author to identify the real story of Lumumba's murder; Doubts raised by the author regarding the involvement of Katanga's Secretary of the Interior, Godefroid Munongo, in the murder; Contempt of Congo's political leader Moise Tshombe towards the United Nations.

Focuses on political developments in the world, with emphasis on political conditions in the U.S. Report that Republican delegation from New Jersey could be vital for Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller in the 1964 elections; Information on a disastrous explosion at Red China's nuclear research center; Fact that some detachments of United Nations' troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are demanding and getting $80 per day in addition to regular army pay; Statement that Peru outlawed Communist Party after raid on Cuban Communist headquarters in Lima disclosed plans for subversion of Peruvian Government.

Presents information on the political and economic conditions of the Katanga Province, richest region of the Congo. Report that the Katanga province provided more than two-thirds of the colonial income; Declaration that the Katanga province is an independent Republic; Statement that the recognition of Katanga is becoming louder as the disintegration of the Congolese Republic gains momentum.