For months, the government had bugled Canada's eagerness to be elected to the United Nations Security Council. When it finally happened, three months ago, Canadian chests swelled with pride. Last week the swelling went down. Someone was needed to represent Canada on the Council, and there was no one to take the job.
The leading, candidate was the External Affairs Department's experienced, able Under Secretary Lester B. ("Mike") Pearson. No, said Prime Minister Mackenzie King, Canada needs him at home. The next suggestion was General Andrew G. L. McNaughton. But the P.M....
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