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Editorial
July 28, 1951
The Northwest Times
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
A community editorial critiques the casual use of 'international' in local events like the International Improvement Association and Festival, citing Webster's definition linking it to communist organizations, arguing it conflicts with American values.
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INTERNATIONAL HAS AN ALIEN DENOTATION
In our community today, the word, "international", is being used flippantly as something very much American.
This is how Webster's dictionary states the meaning of "international":
"1. Common to or affecting two or more nations. 2. (cap.) Of or concerning any of the associations called International, -n. 1. A naturalized citizen of two nations. 2. (cap.) Any of several working-class Socialist organizations of international scope; esp.: a First International (1864-1876), founded in London, with Karl Marx as moving spirit. b. Second International, founded at Paris in 1889. c. Third International, founded at Moscow (1919) by delegates from twelve countries as a protest against the inactivity of the Second International, and as a call to communists to support the Russian Revolution and to inaugurate similar movements elsewhere. Called also Communist, or Red, International. d Labor and Socialist International, formed at Hamburg, Germany, in 1923, by the merging of the Second International and the Vienna International (1921)."
Just thought the "International Improvement Association" and the "International Festival" advisers might want to know. "International" has an alien denotation—communism which conflicts with our American way of life.
In our community today, the word, "international", is being used flippantly as something very much American.
This is how Webster's dictionary states the meaning of "international":
"1. Common to or affecting two or more nations. 2. (cap.) Of or concerning any of the associations called International, -n. 1. A naturalized citizen of two nations. 2. (cap.) Any of several working-class Socialist organizations of international scope; esp.: a First International (1864-1876), founded in London, with Karl Marx as moving spirit. b. Second International, founded at Paris in 1889. c. Third International, founded at Moscow (1919) by delegates from twelve countries as a protest against the inactivity of the Second International, and as a call to communists to support the Russian Revolution and to inaugurate similar movements elsewhere. Called also Communist, or Red, International. d Labor and Socialist International, formed at Hamburg, Germany, in 1923, by the merging of the Second International and the Vienna International (1921)."
Just thought the "International Improvement Association" and the "International Festival" advisers might want to know. "International" has an alien denotation—communism which conflicts with our American way of life.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
International
Communism
American Way Of Life
Socialist Organizations
Dictionary Definition
What entities or persons were involved?
Karl Marx
First International
Second International
Third International
Labor And Socialist International
Webster's Dictionary
International Improvement Association
International Festival
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of 'International' Word Usage Due To Communist Connotations
Stance / Tone
Anti Communist Patriotic Warning
Key Figures
Karl Marx
First International
Second International
Third International
Labor And Socialist International
Webster's Dictionary
International Improvement Association
International Festival
Key Arguments
The Word 'International' Is Defined As Relating To Socialist And Communist Organizations
Its Use In American Contexts Flippantly Ignores Alien Communist Denotations
'International' Conflicts With The American Way Of Life