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Editorial
April 7, 1953
Madison County Democrat
London, Madison County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial defends Rep. Harold H. Velde against misinterpretations of his suggestion to investigate individual clergymen with communist leanings, criticizes President Eisenhower's response and press distortions, and anticipates Velde's vindication after congressional support against ouster attempt by Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.
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LET'S GET IT STRAIGHT
It is good to know that Rep. Harold H. Velde (Rep.) of Illinois, received a rousing vote of confidence from his fellow Congressmen as chairman of the House Un-American Activities committee - and that they threw out bodily, the bumptious, distorted ouster resolution of Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. (which was first presented as a political address).
But it is disturbing that President Eisenhower is answering a thoughtless or twisted press conference question appeared to have accepted a widely repeated misinterpretation of Rep. Velde's remark on the possible desirability of investigating clergymen. The President said that he could see no possible good that could come from questioning churches in that regard (communistic influences).
Mr. Velde has taken an awful lot of abuse for what he didn't say, or even suggest. He never mentioned "churches", he was referring to individual churchmen. Nor did the furor arise, as many accounts have indicated, because he suggested such an investigation. Rather, he was asked his opinion on investigating members of the clergy accused of communist leanings. He answered that it might be a good idea, and perhaps the committee would get around to it later.
And when they do, as now appears likely, we predict that Mr. Velde's vindication will be complete.
It is good to know that Rep. Harold H. Velde (Rep.) of Illinois, received a rousing vote of confidence from his fellow Congressmen as chairman of the House Un-American Activities committee - and that they threw out bodily, the bumptious, distorted ouster resolution of Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. (which was first presented as a political address).
But it is disturbing that President Eisenhower is answering a thoughtless or twisted press conference question appeared to have accepted a widely repeated misinterpretation of Rep. Velde's remark on the possible desirability of investigating clergymen. The President said that he could see no possible good that could come from questioning churches in that regard (communistic influences).
Mr. Velde has taken an awful lot of abuse for what he didn't say, or even suggest. He never mentioned "churches", he was referring to individual churchmen. Nor did the furor arise, as many accounts have indicated, because he suggested such an investigation. Rather, he was asked his opinion on investigating members of the clergy accused of communist leanings. He answered that it might be a good idea, and perhaps the committee would get around to it later.
And when they do, as now appears likely, we predict that Mr. Velde's vindication will be complete.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Velde Defense
Huac Chairman
Clergymen Investigation
Communist Influences
Press Misinterpretation
Eisenhower Response
What entities or persons were involved?
Rep. Harold H. Velde
Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.
President Eisenhower
House Un American Activities Committee
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Rep. Velde's Comments On Investigating Communist Leaning Clergymen
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Velde, Critical Of Misinterpretations And Eisenhower
Key Figures
Rep. Harold H. Velde
Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.
President Eisenhower
House Un American Activities Committee
Key Arguments
Velde Received Congressional Support Against Ouster Resolution
Eisenhower Accepted Misinterpretation Of Velde's Remarks
Velde Referred To Individual Churchmen, Not Churches
Velde Responded To A Question About Investigating Accused Communist Clergy
Prediction Of Velde's Complete Vindication