CHINA: One Goal

"One heart, one soul,

One mind, one goal."

Last week on China's lucky "Double Tenth"—the tenth day of the tenth month—came the 34th anniversary of the Republic. In Shanghai, the populace went wild with joy released, and the city fathers spent $5,000,000 (about $7,000 U.S.) on street decorations. In Chungking, cheering crowds sang the unifying words of the new China's national anthem. For the first time in a decade they were not idle words. Peace had brought back a vision: a reunited China.

Somewhat less elated and carefree were the men who held...

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