Letters, Aug. 31, 1959

The Visit

Sir:

The impending visit of Khrushchev to the U.S. places those who have been fighting Communism as an enemy of Americanism in a delicate position. It is obvious that Khrushchev must personally see America to understand why it would be inadvisable for him to precipitate Russia into a war. On the other hand, his invitation to visit America as an official guest of our Government has tremendous propaganda value for him.

EDWARD G. PETRILLO Erie, Pa.

Sir:

The invitation was ill-considered; any notion that he, after seeing the U.S. himself, will renounce force, is false.

B. KACZMAR

Adelaide, Australia

Sir:

Now would be an excellent time for the...

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