Counter punch  An ominous buildup of Communist forces on the
Indo-Chinese border, coupled with Mr. Vishinsky's threats of
"events taking there place" in Southeast Asia, emphasize the
possibility of Korean-type aggression in that area. But unlike
the situation in June 1950, both the United Nations and Allied
military leaders are fortunately preparing to counter possible
aggression before it engulfs them.  The most significant step in
this preparation was a United Nations Political Committee
recommendation that member nations maintain special elements of
their armed forces suitable for use by the UN. This enables the
UN to face any aggressor with a rapid buildup of deterrent
strength. And in a more specific military move, six nation talks
began in Washington last Friday to discuss military
contributions of armed forces to Southeast Asia. These
preparations insure that the United Nations will not be caught
napping if a Chinese Communist invasion materializes in Indo-
China.  But a UN observation mission should al