This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Lip Service and Patriotism in Press Disputes
A reader letter to Pearson and Pegler sparks a critique by the columnist, arguing that prosecutors and courts indict and convict, not press figures. It labels hypocrisy in high circles and notes misconduct from figures like Macy and Jackson May, stressing the need to punish lawbreakers rather than merely pay lip service to patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ins
Henry E. Klaguas
Charleston
W. Va
Klaguas
Drew Pearson
Westbrook Pegler
Kinguas
Kenneth L. Dixon
Macy
Parnell Thomas
U. S
Parnell
Congressional Investigating Committee
Congressional Committee
Andrew Jackson May
Pegler
Pearson
Mr. Klaguas
Andy May
Benny Meyers
Teapot Dome
Reader Kalguas
Mr. Pegler
Mr. Pearson