1952 March-April Socialist Monthly

 The rejection of the Universal Military Training Bill is downplayed as political maneuvering which will be probably be reintroduced next spring.  The selection of presidential candidates by the two parties is also condemned as undemocratic and unrepresentative of workers' interests.  Other criticisms are directed at the mistreatment of Negroes, alleged plans of the military for a coup, the use of "Voice of America" to promote capitalism, and civil defense preparations.  The newspaper also asserts that the growing menace to our civil liberties is recognized by our nation's youth, who are affected by the "purging" of censored books from libraries.  Also, the author asserts that NATO is only a tool for American imperialism, which is being imposed upon Europe and the world.  In an article on the International Working Class, John Loeb analyzes developments around the world as they relate to socialism.  An appeal is also made for funding after the costs incurred by sending an emissary to Europe.