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Doan, John L., May 1, 1948.
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MAY 4 RECD
673 Phila. Ave. Chambersburg, Pa. May 1, 1948.
John L. Doan Department of Biology Emergency Committe of Atomic Scientists,
118 Nassau St., Princeton N.J.
Gentlemen:-
Your circular - A policy for Survival - has been received. I consider it an accurate and dispassionate presentation of the ominous world situation and a sound statement of possible courses of action.
I trust that you may issue other circulars, setting forth a feasible plan of world government in general details. I wish to mention some things which, no doubt you have thought through carefully, and about which probably many others have written to you. It may be of some interest to you, however, to learn directly what people over the country are thinking.
The United Nations cannot succeed without having proper and effective legislative, executive and judicial authority. Such authority cannot be gained without the surrender of the veto power by all nations, the "big five" as well as the rest, on all matters of supreme international importance. Russia has exercised minority rule to block much of the constructive effort of the United Nations by the unscrupulous use of the veto power and could kill the organization in that way in a comparatively short time.
If the democratic nations outside of the Russian bloc would organize a world organization with adequate authority and financial support to succeed, the rest of the world might have a much greater degree of security and harmony than at present. In the event of such a step, a conciliatory policy toward Russia and her satellites should be maintained and the way should be left open for them to become members of the new orgainzation on the same terms as the others, thus regaining a world organization, which can function.
If all nations could have access to the necessary resources of the world on equitable terms, it would be reassuring to all countries, as all are "have nots" in relation to some necessary articles.
- I received a subscription blank in your last letter; but I am an ex-teacher of very modest means on whom many calls are made, and my small contribution, sent to you recently, may be all that I can give you this year.
Wishing you the best of success in your great undertaking, I am, Very truly, John L. Doan