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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1954
Page
2
An editorial urges Democrats and Republicans to unite to defend democracy against communism. It claims a two party coalition is needed to purge federal agencies and root out alleged Communist influence, questioning past leadership and demanding accountability from political figures and the public.
Dr Frederic Wertham contends in Readers Digest May issue that crime and sex oriented comic books fuel juvenile delinquency. He cites 30 percent rise since 1947, notes 90 million comics sold monthly, and argues ads and stereotypes promote violence and prejudice, calling for regulation.
House moves to admit wire tap evidence against subversives while a judiciary subcommittee haggles over outlawing the Communist party. New York Communist leader Simon W Gerson says the party is not criminal, but Pennsylvania Justice Michael Musmanni argues jailing Communists would help. The piece urges Congress to act quickly.
In a discussion on energy policy the piece argues the Interior Department will not block needed power development by private or public entities if licensed and regulated. It contrasts government ownership with private investment and notes 1954 and 1956 campaigns will hinge on the issue. The column also recalls a 1849 Batavia sale ad and a humorous Texan brag about land ownership.
Frank J. Fish of Bridge renews his Herald subscription and lauds the editorial page and Knock in Around. He offers to recruit a Bridge correspondent, noting difficulty in finding one and suggesting Bridgeway as a source.
Henry Spargo of Mountain States Power says he visited Springfield and the News office with Red Hornish former editor of the Coos Bay Times. Red seemed tired from long nights as the Myrtle Point Herald crew pushed to press the weekly. The column also mocks political chatter and jokes about politicians and readers.
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