Catholic Bishop Denounces Phony Anti-Communism at UAW-CIO Talk
Most Rev Bernard J Sheil of Chicago leveled a forceful critique of McCarthyism and immoral anti-communism at an international education conference. He argued effective anti-communism must be moral and democratic, warning that paranoia and headlines undermine liberty and trust in government, the army, and institutions.
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McCarthy's rise and the politics of fear in 1950
A study of McCarthy's impact notes that a February 9, 1950 Wheeling speech boosted him from a minor figure to a national headline maker. It questions the smear tactics used by critics and warns that fear and calumny undermine public service, loyalty, and national safety.
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Reactionary Dictionary Sets Political Tone in Public Debate
A union disavows party affiliation while noting CIO leanings toward Democrats on public welfare issues. It reprints a satirical list defining terms like Creeping Socialism and Soft Policy Toward Communism, labeling political habits and figures with pointed, partisan humor reflecting midcentury U.S. debates.
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