Intelligence on Cuba

The Administration has been candid enough to tell us that it regards news as “a part of weaponry.” During the past fortnight its firepower has been directed against the uneasy public feeling that the President was a Johnny-come-lately in recognizing an “offensive threat” from Cuba.

The record is certainly embarrassing. The President did not speak publicly until October 22. According to his own statements (though we must always keep in mind that news is a weapon), he knew nothing until early on Oct. 16, and had to wait another three or four days for reconfirmation.

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The Administration has been candid enough to tell us that it regards news as “a part of weaponry.” During the past fortnight its firepower has been directed against the uneasy public feeling that the President was a Johnny-come-lately in recognizing an “offensive threat” from Cuba.

The record is certainly embarrassing. The President did not speak publicly until October 22. According to his own statements (though we must always keep in mind that news is a weapon), he knew nothing until early on Oct. 16, and had to wait another three or four days for reconfirmation.