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Editorial
February 27, 1950
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Fairbanks News-Miner editorial criticizes Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson's speech asserting strong U.S. military readiness since 1941, but deems his threat to 'lick hell out of Joe Stalin' irresponsible and bombastic.
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Silly Talk, Mr. Secretary
(Fairbanks News-Miner)
Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson, in a recent speech, assured the nation that its defense "is in better shape and stronger" than at any time since 1941 and that it is reaching a point where it can be ready for action within an hour.
It is an interesting statement but it would be more effective if the Secretary had not gone on to say that our armed might will be sent to lick hell out of Joe Stalin if he starts anything. This is hardly the utterance that one would expect from a responsible member of the Cabinet. There may be reasons for such a bombastic utterance at this time, but the public is unaware of them.
(Fairbanks News-Miner)
Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson, in a recent speech, assured the nation that its defense "is in better shape and stronger" than at any time since 1941 and that it is reaching a point where it can be ready for action within an hour.
It is an interesting statement but it would be more effective if the Secretary had not gone on to say that our armed might will be sent to lick hell out of Joe Stalin if he starts anything. This is hardly the utterance that one would expect from a responsible member of the Cabinet. There may be reasons for such a bombastic utterance at this time, but the public is unaware of them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Defense Readiness
Louis Johnson
Joe Stalin
Bombastic Speech
Cabinet Responsibility
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Of Defense Louis Johnson
Joe Stalin
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Secretary Johnson's Defense Speech
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Bombastic Rhetoric
Key Figures
Secretary Of Defense Louis Johnson
Joe Stalin
Key Arguments
U.S. Defense Is Stronger Than Since 1941 And Ready For Action Within An Hour
Threat To Send Armed Might To 'Lick Hell Out Of Joe Stalin' Is Bombastic And Unbecoming Of A Cabinet Member
Public Unaware Of Reasons For Such Utterance