The World Views the U.S.

The United States receives little or no credit abroad from giving away large slices of the national product instead of either consuming it or saving it. Or so it would seem, to judge from the majority of foreign press comment and monitored radio commentaries. The exceptions—meaning favorable comment on America and American policy —usually come from those who have received comparatively little from the U. S., but would seem to appreciate it more than the “allies” upon whom America has showered billions of dollars.

Thus, for instance, it was neither London nor Paris, but Madrid, which made the most telling comment on the contrast between the reality of American gifts and the mirage of Soviet Russia’s promises. In its program beamed to Latin America, Radio Madrid told the Latin Americans on December 20 last that:

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The United States receives little or no credit abroad from giving away large slices of the national product instead of either consuming it or saving it. Or so it would seem, to judge from the majority of foreign press comment and monitored radio commentaries. The exceptions—meaning favorable comment on America and American policy —usually come from those who have received comparatively little from the U. S., but would seem to appreciate it more than the “allies” upon whom America has showered billions of dollars.

Thus, for instance, it was neither London nor Paris, but Madrid, which made the most telling comment on the contrast between the reality of American gifts and the mirage of Soviet Russia’s promises. In its program beamed to Latin America, Radio Madrid told the Latin Americans on December 20 last that: