McCarthyism defined and a library funding rebuttal
A reader cites the Third New International Dictionary to define McCarthyism and responds to a letter supporting county and district libraries in Idaho. The letter traces library history in Idaho, notes local funding via property taxes, and argues libraries share public school principles and community responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stucki
New International
Joseph R. McCarthy
Athol
Idaho
Spokane
Caribou County
Grace
Boundary
Oneida
Lateh
Madison
Nez Perce
Bear Lake
Portneuf
Pocatello
Lewis
Butte
Let Us Live And Keep Men Free In Idaho Patriotism Address
Ezra Taft Benson argues for public inquiry into forces against the nation and warns against UN control. He cites Monroe Doctrine use, calls for local library funding, and stresses patriotism, individualism, and resistance to collectivism with references to Idaho public libraries and national writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
U.S
US. News and World Report
Theodore Roosevelt
J.B.S. Bulletin
Washington, D.C
J.bs
National Anthem and Pledges In School Debate
A reader questions the value of patriotism rituals urging students to memorize historic oaths and recite In God We Trust. The note probes pride, reverence, and potential public backlash over memorializing the past.
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Paris Post
Paris
Bear Lake County
Thomas E. Preston
Telephone Paris
Congress
Idaho State Press Association
Mr. Preston
Boise, Idaho
Library Services
Muriel Schatz
Route 1
Ezra Taft Benson
Associated Tead Eye Inc
Boise
Library District Board of Trustees
Neu
Suzanne D. Taylor
Ada County
Friends of the Library
State
Paris, Idaho
Donovan
Janet Leigh
van Johnson
Shelley Winters
Martha Hyer
Lee J. Cobb
Molly Picon
Barbara Rush
Jill St. John
Thur
Nutty
Jery Lewis
Stella Stevens
del Moore
Kathleen Freeman
THE
Tom & Mary
Preston Pam, Val, Jeff and
Greg
Beat
Allinger
Montpelier
Aundry & Dry Cleans
Montpelier, Idaho
Vagal
Tri-State Inc
Best
Grimmett Lumber & Hardware
Paris Poly Clean Center
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