United Nations Command - Report from Seoul and Panmunjom-1976 - Housing and the Economy - Paradox of Economy

Sep 29, 2026

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A newsletter-style publication presents addresses and reports focused on the United Nations Command and U.S. forces in Korea, recounting a dramatic Panmunjom incident and the need to maintain U.S. presence in the Far East. It also features commentary on housing, economy, and social welfare, including a “Paradox of Economy” discussion and a media-age reflection on election dynamics and public misconceptions. Additional columns and club information frame these political and economic arguments.

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WEDNESDAY,OCT.20m,12 NOON GRAND BALIROOM,SHERATOW-PALACE HOTEL The HonorableCARLA A.HILLS SECRETARY of HOUSINGand URBAN DEVELOPMENT FRIDAY,OCTOBBR 22nd,12 MO0W GOLD BALLRO0M,SHERATOW-PALACE HOTEGeneralRICHARD G.STILWELL # COMMANDER IN CHIEF,UNITED NATIONS COMMAND "Report from Seoul andPanmunjom-1976” General Stiwell,as the Commander in Chief of the U.N.and U.S.forces in Korea,was presentduring the dramatic incident on August 18,when a group of North Korean soldiers attackeda U.S-South Korean work team at Panmunjom.Two U.S.Army officers were killed and otherU.S.and South Korean soldiers wounded. General Stiwell will explain his views and convictions on maintaining U.S.forces in the FarEast. Tickers $6.00 at door J.DENNIS BONNEY,Quarterly Chairman ## SPECIAL ADVANCE TICKET LUNCHEON "Housing and the Economy" Call Club Office 362-4903 for Reservations RIDAY,OCTOBBR 29%,12 MOONROSE RO0M,SHERATOW-PMACE HOTEThe Honorable JOHN V.TUNNEYUnited States Senator from CaliforniaTickers $6.00 at door FRIDAY FLASHES-oCT.8+h American society does have troubles.IfFrom Address bythe young woman in the ghetto on welfareELIOT JANEWAYand on dope is delivered of an innocentbaby,who by the inescapable pathologyof that tragic imprisonment is born on“What they used to say about the gov-dope,that is a social problem.We couldernment taking care of you from theaccomplish any miracle you could meaeradle to the grave was great theory,goodsure in the economy and we would never-history and belongs to the dead past.theless through the economy alone notYou must learn to take care of yourself.eliminate social evils and human miseries. ## Paradox of Economy Leaving the one side until the next timeAmerica gets a government,and don'thold your breath,and that social tragedyis alleviated,the economy itself has noproblems.If someone comes to you afteryou have just been to the eye doctor,yoursight is sound and your eyes are healthy,and sticks a finger in your eye,then youwon't be able to see,but it doesn't meanyou have a cataract.It means you have tofigure out where the marauder's elbow isso that you can get his finger out of youreye.You will see perfectly well and feelbetter for having take care of yourself. How then can we explain the seemingparadox of the American economy chok-ing and the premise that the Americaneconomy is healthy. Our troubles are internationa in theirorigin and being international they arepolitical.We are,therefore,in the samesituation as union members who are notable to individually assert their bargain- (Contlnued os nest pge) | OPFICs OF TH CLU
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FAQs

What Panmunjom incident does the publication describe?

It recounts an August 18 episode when North Korean soldiers attacked a U.S.-South Korean work team at Panmunjom, resulting in deaths and injuries among U.S. and South Korean forces.

What does the “Paradox of Economy” section argue?

It challenges the claim that the American economy has no troubles and explains economic issues through an analogy about eye injury and responsibility for resolving harm.

What is the publication’s stance on government and economic trouble?

It asserts that the government has become an impediment and argues that many economic troubles are international in origin and political in nature, requiring effective bargaining and defense of resources.

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