By the use of economic analyses. in- of America program. by approving much terviews with outstanding American cultural larger expenditures than have been asked leaders. and statements by people who have to tell the American story abroad. had firsthand experience with the evils of Furthermore. those voters who support communismfor example. writers such as this idea would be willing to have WashingIgnazio Silone and Arthur Koestlerthe VOA ton spend as much as a billion dollars. if in its daytoday programs is constantly needed. on such a project. concerned with influencing the kind of per- Early this week Gen. Dwight D. Eisensons referred to in Lieutenant Ginns letter. hower in a public address strongly advocated Reports from refugees from the Soviet Union the establishment of a new radio network to and eastern Europe. as well as vociferous at- carry truth behind the iron curtain. Here are the questions in the institute survey: "Some people say the United States should spend a great deal more money than we are now spending to offset Russian propaganda (information) and build radio stations all around the world to tell our side of the story. Do you agree or disagree?" Percent Agree ---------------------------------46 Disagree ------------------------------38 No opinion ---------------------------- 16 Total ---------------------------- 00 All those in favor of the idea were asked this second question: "Suppose it will take a billion dollars. which means higher taxes for everyone. to match Russias radio propaganda.
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