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Editorial
December 12, 1952
Summit County Labor News
Akron, Summit County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes Democratic leaders' rejection of Martin Dies' attempt to rejoin the House Un-American Activities Committee, citing his past disgraces and comparing him to Senator McCarthy. It praises the committee's rule changes against smears and urges Republicans to follow suit.
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No More Of Dies' Dye!
We think Democratic leaders in the House employed good
judgment when they recently turned thumbs down on efforts of
Representative-elect Martin Dies of Texas to again get on the
House Un-American Activities Committee. As head of that com-
mittee for seven years, Dies succeeded in thoroughly disgracing
both himself and the committee. Dies was to the Democratic
Party what Senator McCarthy is to the Republican Party today-
His popularity finally hit such a low level he decided to "re-
tire" from Congress, but he came back, unfortunately, in the 1952
election. When Dies left the House committee, it revamped its
rules to put a stop to unwarranted accusation, smears and wanton
slander behind the cowardly cloak of Congressional immunity. The
Summit County Labor News feels that the Democrats in Dies' case,
has set an example which the Republicans should emulate on
McCarthy.
We think Democratic leaders in the House employed good
judgment when they recently turned thumbs down on efforts of
Representative-elect Martin Dies of Texas to again get on the
House Un-American Activities Committee. As head of that com-
mittee for seven years, Dies succeeded in thoroughly disgracing
both himself and the committee. Dies was to the Democratic
Party what Senator McCarthy is to the Republican Party today-
His popularity finally hit such a low level he decided to "re-
tire" from Congress, but he came back, unfortunately, in the 1952
election. When Dies left the House committee, it revamped its
rules to put a stop to unwarranted accusation, smears and wanton
slander behind the cowardly cloak of Congressional immunity. The
Summit County Labor News feels that the Democrats in Dies' case,
has set an example which the Republicans should emulate on
McCarthy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Martin Dies
Huac
Senator Mccarthy
Democratic Leaders
Congressional Immunity
Political Smears
What entities or persons were involved?
Martin Dies
House Un American Activities Committee
Democratic Leaders
Senator Mccarthy
Republican Party
Summit County Labor News
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Martin Dies Rejoining Huac
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Dies And Supportive Of Democratic Decision
Key Figures
Martin Dies
House Un American Activities Committee
Democratic Leaders
Senator Mccarthy
Republican Party
Summit County Labor News
Key Arguments
Democratic Leaders Wisely Rejected Dies' Return To Huac
Dies Disgraced Himself And The Committee During Seven Year Tenure
Dies Comparable To Mccarthy In Political Damage
Dies' Popularity Led To Retirement But He Returned In 1952
Committee Revamped Rules To Prevent Smears Under Congressional Immunity
Democrats' Action Sets Example For Republicans Regarding Mccarthy