Truman Defends Integrity in White Case Firestorm
Former President Truman denounces the Republican White case as a decay of freedom and McCarthyism. He accuses the administration of using the case for political gain, charging deceit by Attorney General and naming Harry Dexter White as a communist spy. He defends his oath and calls for truth over fear.
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FBI Note Warned Truman on White Spy Link Evidence
The report names White as a Soviet spy and outlines committee leaders noting espionage in high government circles. Brownell disputes Truman’s claim about keeping White in government work to shield FBI surveillance while defending the broader inquiry into subversive activities.
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Demos Praise GOP Raps Truman Speech
Democrats praised President Truman for defending his action in the Harry White case while Republicans faulted his radio and TV remarks as contraditory and leaving key questions The dispute centered on White's high government post and the FBI probe into possible espionage The GOP attacked Attorney General Brownell while noting communism remains a pivotal issue for voters
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750 Shot Plant Strike Ties Hiring and White Case
Pittsburgh report outlines about 750 workers at Aliquippa and Jones & Laughlin plant striking as 15,000 steel workers face shutdown. The Senate hearing on the White case features Brownell defending actions while critics raise questions about espionage and loyalty. The scene unfolds with lawmakers and journalists watching the Blaze of lights in the Senate caucus room.
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McCarthy Seeks Time to Answer Truman
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy said he would demand radio and television time to answer former President Truman’s attack. He cited Truman’s remark that the current administration has fully embraced McCarthyism for political advantage.
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FBI Chief Refuses to Take Blame
New York Herald Tribune reports FBI Director J Edgar Hoover rejects responsibility for President Truman's decision to keep Harry Dexter White in government after an unfavorable FBI report. Hoover attended a luncheon conference as an observer. Truman, Vinson, and Clark approved White for an IMF post. Hoover may become a damaging witness if summoned by Congress.
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President Does Not Recall 1944 England Meeting
Washington report states President Eisenhower cannot recall a 1944 meeting in southern England with Harry Dexter White and Treasury Secretary Morgenthau. The article cited an account of discussions with James C. Hagerty noting a possible future policy toward Germany, but Hagerty said Eisenhower does not remember who else attended.
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