Four Years Ago at Wheeling Controversy Stalked McCarthy
McCarthyism began in Wheeling between 8 and 9 p.m. on February 9 1950 with a Lincoln Day address to the Ohio Women’s Republican Club. The night editor and AP correspondent split a brief 110 word report that quoted McCarthy claiming 205 Communist party members in the State Department.
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Joseph R. McCarthy
Wisconsin
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McCarthy
Charles R. Lewis
Associated Press
Charleston
Sen. McCarthy
Communist Party
State Department
Secretary of State
Dean Acheson
Defining McCarthyism in Cold War Debate
A 1950s analysis traces McCarthyism to public fear stirred by anti Communist campaigns and loyalty reviews. It contrasts McCarthy’s claims of Americanism with Truman’s critique of due process and truth, while Adlai Stevenson condemns it as slander and hysteria.
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Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs Opens 59th Convention
The 59th annual Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs convention opens in Abilene with over 500 women expected. Monday's opening sessions focus on executive board, committee meetings, and registration. Mrs. Charles Marcoot of Caldwell serves as president of the state organization.
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Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs
Charles Marcoot
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Roosevelt Condon Snubbed by Democratic National Chief
National chairman Stephen A. Mitchell advised that the Democratic Party should not back James Roosevelt or Representative Robert L. Condon in the California congressional race. Roosevelt denied plans to withdraw amid adultery charges while Condon protested being labeled a security risk. Mitchell said the party reserves the right to use funds as it sees fit and to withhold support. Condon had been barred by the Atomic Energy Commission from a test at Nevada proving grounds last May 7 as political charges flared.
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California
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Los Angeles
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Nevada Proving Grounds
Senator Denies Communist Ties Under Oath
The Senate House Atomic Energy Committee transcript shows the witness denying any Communist affiliation by himself or family. He also says no inquiries were made into the political beliefs of former California law partners.
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Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
California Law
Coyote Bark Imitators To Meet To Pick Champ
In Stillwater Oklahoma sport writers from Kansas and Oklahoma gather for a coyote bark imitation contest judged by three officials. The event aims to crown the top imitator with prize recognition and regional attention.
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Okla
Kansas
Oklahoma
Leake
Carl Blarkweth
Tom Berry
Stillwater
Southwestern
Npters Association
Berry
Man Escapes Car Death Then Train Claims Life
Bonner Springs Kansas Lee James 28 escaped a car overturn in Wyandotte County then drove away. Moments later his car struck a telephone pole and slid onto railroad tracks as a Union Pacific freight train approached. Two passengers in the vehicle were hospitalized for cuts and bruises. The train did not report casualties.
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Toscanini Retires As NBCs Director
Arturo Toscanini retires as NBC Symphony Orchestra conductor after 7 years with NBC. The longtime maestro plans to leave the United States in May or June for a final concert tour abroad. Frank Thomas of Pittsburgh is noted as a former associate now residing in that city.
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Arner Tastea Tink
NDC Agnonany
NBC
United States
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Japan Upper House backs global control of atomic energy
Japan's upper house unanimously approved a resolution calling for international control over atomic energy and a ban on atomic weapons. The lower house passed a similar measure earlier, with the upper chamber also seeking protection from damage caused by atomic tests.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hospital staff approve new notice at McClear Hospital
In Excelsior Springs Missouri the medical staff at McClear Hospital on Kitt Elms Boulevard approved a hospital notice today. The announcement outlines new patient procedures and aligns with ongoing hospital policy updates.
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McClear Hospital
Kitt Elms Blvd
Excelsior Springs
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