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May 23, 1947
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
On the U.S. House floor, Rep. McDowell (R-Pa) labels former VP Henry A. Wallace an 'ignorant, vicious, unpatriotic liar' in response to Wallace's criticism of the Un-American Activities Committee as bigots. Rep. Rankin (D-Miss) suggests Wallace needs a mental exam. (Dateline: Washington, May 23.)
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H. WALLACE IS CALLED DOWN, HOUSE FLOOR
Is Termed "Ignorant, Vicious Unpatriotic Liar" by McDowell
WASHINGTON, May 23.-(A)--
Rep. McDowell (R-Pa), in a statement on the House floor, has called Henry A. Wallace "an ignorant, vicious, unpatriotic liar."
He made the statement yesterday after telling the House he had read that the former Vice-President recently referred to the House Committee on Un-American Activities as a "group of bigots."
Rep. Rankin (D-Miss) interposed to say, "it has been suggested to me that what Mr. Wallace needs is a mental examination."
Is Termed "Ignorant, Vicious Unpatriotic Liar" by McDowell
WASHINGTON, May 23.-(A)--
Rep. McDowell (R-Pa), in a statement on the House floor, has called Henry A. Wallace "an ignorant, vicious, unpatriotic liar."
He made the statement yesterday after telling the House he had read that the former Vice-President recently referred to the House Committee on Un-American Activities as a "group of bigots."
Rep. Rankin (D-Miss) interposed to say, "it has been suggested to me that what Mr. Wallace needs is a mental examination."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Henry Wallace
Rep Mcdowell
House Floor
Un American Activities
Insult
Mental Examination
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry A. Wallace
Rep. Mcdowell
Rep. Rankin
Where did it happen?
Washington, House Floor
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry A. Wallace
Rep. Mcdowell
Rep. Rankin
Location
Washington, House Floor
Event Date
May 23
Story Details
Rep. McDowell calls former Vice-President Henry A. Wallace an ignorant, vicious, unpatriotic liar on the House floor after Wallace referred to the House Committee on Un-American Activities as a group of bigots. Rep. Rankin suggests Wallace needs a mental examination.