McCarthy rise and censure shape mid-century politics
A profile of Joseph R. McCarthy detailing his meteoric rise from the 1950 Wheeling speech to his 1954 Senate censure, the ensuing political alignments, and the enduring irony of conservative critics. It notes the 1954 vote, key supporters and opponents, and broader implications for US political culture.
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Joseph R. McCarthy, Jr
Wis
St. George
Norman Thomas
Joseph Raymond McCarthy, Jr
Wisconsin
Joe
Joe McCarthy
Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio County Women’s Republican Club
U. S. State Department
Communist Party
U. S
Senate
R. M. LaFollette, Jr
Raleigh Register Classifieds and Observations Echoed
A compilation of newspaper items includes subscription rates from Beckley Newspapers Corporation and market notes on mortgage money and housing starts. It blends editor contributions with quips about daily life and local business, reflecting postwar reader tastes in humor and finance.
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West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
West
Savings and Loan
Census Bureau
Common Market Proved Formidable Britain Seeks Membership
A UPI dispatch outlines the European Common Market's growth from the 1950 Schuman plan to a six-nation bloc. It notes higher efficiency, lower costs, and large-scale retraining, housing loans, and investment funds, with Britain courting entry amid US concerns over competitive pressure.
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Britain
UPI
Ber
Europe
Ruhr
Belgium
St. Etienne
France
High Authority
Coal and Steel Community
Cate
Italy
Luxembourg
Germany
Africa
Ghana
Guinea
Mali
Moroco
United States
United States Department of Commerce
NEA Accused Of Plotting A National Education Blacklist
Washington writer suggests the National Education Association may maintain a blacklist of critics. Cites NEA 1961 Addresses and Proceedings passages noting information services on critics and expanded efforts to mobilize federal aid in education. Implies strong political influence and potential coercion of lawmakers.
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Washington
UPI
Steve Stahl
National Education Association
NEA
United States
Steve
Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council
OPEC
National Commission For Defense of Democracy
National Commission For the Defense of Democracy
William G. Carr
Bag Dust Too Much Of Political Sort
A Raleigh News piece reflecting on political influence and newspaper ethics describes callers seeking favorable coverage, the danger of editorial control, and the integrity of a paper as a trusted source. The column muses on justice, favoritism, and responsible journalism amid 1912 party dynamics. It ends with a personal prayer for service and humility.
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Raleigh Register
Register
Hollywood Kennedy at 24. Robertson lands JFK role
Hollywood reports Cliff Robertson, age 36, will play John F. Kennedy at 24 in PT 109. The White House approved the casting for mature image preservation, especially for foreign showings. Robertson says the voice will be nonregional and acknowledges the challenge of portraying a familiar figure. He debuted opposite Joan Crawford in Autumn Leaves and seeks bigger stardom after years of strong TV work.
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Hollywood
NEA
Cliff Robertson
John F. Kennedy
Pacific
Jfk
Jfk White House
Washington
White House
Dale Robertson
Robertson
Debbie Reynolds
Paramount
la Jolla
Calif
Lad
Joan Crawford
Bill Holden
Holden
Bill
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Lattimore
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Voice of America
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Fort Monmouth
Roman L. Hruska
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Barry Goldwater
R. Ariz
Homer E. Capehart
R. Ind
Mass
Alexander Wiley
MecCarthy
Richard Revere
Federal Reserve Board
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Raleigh & Register
Prince St
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W. van and Hinton
John” Hodel
United Press International
Ward-Griffith Company, Inc
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Atlanta
Boston
Charlotte
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Greenville
Pittsburgh
European Common Market
Netherlands
European Coal and Steel Community
Euratom
Soviet Union
Robert Schuman
Council of Ministers
European Parliamentary Assembly
Court of Justice
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Lyle Wilson
John C. Hodel
Christ
Kennedy
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