Truman Blasts GOP Rivals in White House Clash
President Truman fiercely countered Republicans led by Dewey and Stassen in a heated national exchange. He called the un-American activities committee a red herring and asserted Republicans pushed disloyalty charges while defending wartime policies on price supports and loyalty investigations. Brannan defended policy against Stassen’s charge of high food prices.
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Truman called red herring by U S spy probe sparks GOP rebuke
Rep Mundt accuses President Truman of sulking while labeling the Communist espionage inquiry a red herring. Mundt urges bipartisan action against disloyal elements in government, asserting the public deserves firm leadership amid the controversy. The item also teases a local cartoon feature and a night game ad.
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