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Eastern Europe (1965-03-09)
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U.S. Ambassador-at-Large W. Averell Harriman predicted tonight (Tuesday, march 9) on the national Educational Television network that other eastern European nations will follow Yugoslavia's path of independence from Moscow. Mr. Harriman's prediction was made on NET's "Great Decisions : 1965," broadcast across the country on the NET network of 90 affiliated non-commercial stations. (In New York City, WNDT/Channel 13, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 9). Also appearing on the program which assessed U.S. policy in Eastern Europe were U.S. Senators Frank Carlson (R. - Kan.) and Claiborne Pell (D. - R.I.), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. In his discussion with series moderator Roger Hilsman, former assistant secretary of state, Mr. Harriman said, "I will predict that all of the eastern European countries will attempt to get the same kind of independence that Tito has in Yugoslavia, and that's inevitably going to happen." Mr. Harriman said that when that when that happens, "they're no longer dangerous, because then they want to live their own lives. Although we don't like their system of internal affairs, with the trend to greater initiative, decentralization, there will…
Directors & creators
WNDT (Television station : Newark, N.J.)
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Great Decisions 1965
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