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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
2
Washington report by Clark Leach argues that convicting American Reds was rare, while perjury prosecutions often followed, as government sought to curb subversive activity. The piece compares past racketeers like Al Capone and the evolving use of tax and income enforcement to punish and deter.
The piece surveys recent convictions of communists and those linked to communist activity, noting 11 Red leaders convicted in New York under the Smith Act. It cites perjury cases like Harry Bridges and Alger Hiss, plus others in Milwaukee and by witnesses who refused to reveal communist ties, with commentary from U. S. Attorney George Morris Fay on the impact.
The claimed underground tunnel from the White House to the Potomac, once linked to Dolly Madison and Civil War legends about Lincoln’s kidnapping, was not found during executive mansion renovations.
HAL BOYLE reports a fictional scenario where Uncle Bam sets up a 60 town European TV network showing American programs. A letter from Andre Noisetier, mayor of Lethargie, France, imagines the impact of U.S. broadcasts on local life, economy, and politics, including suspicion of U.S. plots and cultural clashes.
Leechburg celebrates its 100th anniversary with Joseph M. Mianier as burgess marking 25 years in office. Town enforces beards for a Centennial pageant mood, with "Brothers of the Brush" urged to grow facial hair or risk fines as the town emulates a Pennsylvania Amish look. A historical pageant parade and week of events commence June 18 drawing thousands.
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