Readers Eloquent Over Sen McCarthy
A flood of reader letters on McCarthyism runs in praise and criticism. Citizens from Wisconsin to Wisconsin discuss his methods, influence, and the nation’s fight against Communism, with calls to support or oppose the senator and the FBI’s role.
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Sen. McCarthy
FBI
Tatalli
George Marshall
Edward R. Murrow
McCarthy
Christ
U. S. Senate
Phooey
Carroll Case Jr
Jerry Boles
High Point
Air Force
Wisconsin
Washington
Ward Heeler
Missouri
Joe
FBI Dia
United States
Cohn
McCar
Wisn
Wals
Rioice
Hitler
Stalin
McCars
Margaret Truman
Schine
Stevenson warns America suffers national neurosis at Columbia talk
Adlai E Stevenson told a Columbia University Bicentennial Conference that America is beset by a national neurosis of self doubt amid rising McCarthyism and a clash between Western humanistic tradition and new pagan dictatorships. He warned against irrational criticism and urged universities to keep freedom and wisdom as guiding aims.
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E. Stevenson
America
Stevenson
Columbia University
University
Nation's Railroaders To Demand Higher Pay
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen plans a Monday wage push across the nation with demands for higher pay and better conditions. Led by President W P Kennedy the 215000-member union seeks 40 hour basic pay for 40 hours work, shift differentials, and premium pay for long freight runs plus holiday and vacation pay enhancements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Railroad
W. P. Kennedy
BRT
Kennedy
Warmth Rises Across U S East of Mississippi
Warm weather spreads across the eastern third of the United States as temperatures climb. The pattern extends along the northern and central Pacific coast with milder air moving in.
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U. S
Mississi River
Pacific
D Day Rites Mark 10th Anniversary In France
In Bayeux France on June 5 French President Rene Coty and Premier Joseph Laniel opened a D Day anniversary with a cathedral service and devotion at a British cemetery. Tomorrow US roles are highlighted as Coty visits Omaha Beach and St Lo while 20 US 1st Division veterans gather at the Omaha Beach monument. Sgt Patrick Huntington of Warrensburg NY recalls the hedgerows.
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Charles C. Lane
Bayeux
France
Normandy
Rene Coty
Joseph Laniel
Arromanches
America
Coty
U.S
Omaha Beach
St. Lo
Utah Beach
Alfred M. Gruenther
Europe
Carentan
Henry Cabot Lodge
United Nations
Eisenhower
Patrick H. Huntington
Warrensburg
N.Y
Roche admits slayings after Westwater case terrorizes New York
A 27 year old steamfitter, John Francia Roche, confessed to multiple brutal assaults and two killings linked to the Westwater incidents. Police tied a taxi driver attack and the 17 year old Marion Brown and 14 year old victim cases to Roche, who was arrested after a traffic violation. Crowds gathered as he was taken into custody, and investigators described a pattern of violent crimes across the Upper East Side area.
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New York
John Francia Roche
Roche
Upper East Side
Westwater
67Th St
Kaway Beach
Yound
Rose Chronik
Secres Westwater
Bellevue Hospital
Sasplaton
American Legion
Francis W. H. Adams
Sugar
Talks To Reds On Captives In Geneva
The United States opened direct talks with Red China in Geneva to seek release of about 83 Americans detained by Peiping. US Ambassador U Alexis Johnson led the delegation with Wang Ping-nan for China and British diplomat Humprhey Trevelyan observing. The session, held in secrecy, aimed to free civilians and military personnel unable to obtain exit visas.
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Geneva
United States
Red Chna
Peiping
China
U.S
Eisenhower
U. Alexis Johnson
Czechoslovakia
Wang Ping-nan
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Humphrey Trevelyan
Primaries Across California Iowa and South Carolina
California Iowa and South Carolina prepare for key primaries with cross filings boosting chances of dual nominating wins. In California Senatorial races and a James Roosevelt bid draw attention while Iowa polls feature a six contender GOP governor race amid liquor debate. In South Carolina Governor contenders debate segregated schools post Supreme Court ruling.
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Washington
California
Iowa
South Carolina
Senate
James Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Sen
Burnet R. Maybank
Joe Must Go Recall Drive Faces Setback in Wisconsin
In Sauk City Wisconsin the Joe Must Go Club signals a failure as it nears a deadline to gather 403 900 signatures for a recall election against Senator McCarthy. Leaders Gere and Michael express pessimism but vow to renew if needed. signatures will be tallied Monday with potential November further action.
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Joe
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Ike
Ays
Saue City
Wis
Sen
Leroy Gere
Gere
Harold Michael
Amery
Michael
House of Congress
Bers
Gore
Sauk City Weekly
Joeust Go Club
Ernor
Joe Must Go
Ripon
Fire Rages Near Los Alamos Atomic Lab
A major fire near Los Alamos New Mexico threatens timberland eight miles from the atomic research center. Two hundred firefighters battled winds up to 45 mph as dense smoke billowed toward the technical area though officials said the area was not in immediate danger. The blaze began from a scrap lumber pile used for fire prevention.
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Los Alamos
N. M
Atomic Research Program
U. S. Forest Service
C. A. Merker
Santa Fe National Forest
Bill Richardson
Associated Press
Santa Fe
Burke County Democrats Elect Sam J. Ervin as Chairman
The Burke County Democratic Executive Committee elected Sam J. Ervin TV as chairman by acclamation and adopted a resolution praising Justice Sam J. Ervin Jr. for U S Senate appointment. The resolution urged the state committee to nominate Justice Ervin for the November senate race.
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Morganton
N. C
Burke County
Democrats
Sam J. Ervin
Sam J. Ervin Jr
U. S. Senate
University of North Carolina Law School
State Committee
Justice Ervin
Senate
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Ore
Thomas Kuchel
Calif
Richard Nixon
Kuchel
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Los Angeles
Yorty
Kachel
Atom Lab
Burke
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