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Sen Joseph Joe Mccarthy — Part 22

63 pages · May 11, 2026 · Broad topic: Politics & Activism · Topic: Sen Joseph Joe Mccarthy · 61 pages OCR'd
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_ Twenty-three other persons: ed a joint letter, : 23 crumpled dollar bills, “which e- hasten to send today, realizing that under Truman's profligacy they may be worth less tomorrow,” The letter continued: “*The undersigned, realizing the Pressura Under which you aa a loyal, patriotic American, are Ja- boring to bring to light the sub-; Versive activities af traitors and' spies on our government pay rolls, consider it a privilege to be able to make this small contribution to help you carry on the fight.” [ow of Appreciation” One of the most unusual letters me from Chicago, and read: “I alm sending you herewgh ve dollars for your personal upe —s50me good cigars, a box pf candy, or anything your pleasure desires. No acknowledgement ‘is necessary. “I am a poor man, 65 years old today. and since my social secur- ity benefits start today, T feel I can afford this little token af appreciation of your splendid service 10 our country, Your un- geen friend,” “I heard last night on the radio program that you are having fi- nancial trouble after all the good fou have done this country,” said nother letter from “working fam- Ry of three.” “J therefore pledge 1 to help fight the elements that hreaten this country and hope that more of my fellow-country- meno shall de the same.” Acheson Criticized A Connecticut man sent a dollar in behalf of his grandson, saying: H “Sent in the hope that what you are attempting to do will succeed, and that my grandson may grow up in the same sort of a country that I crew up in. Aman that will stick by Alger Hiss and permit a convicted Russian spy to return t Russia should not be Secretary State—we need someone about hom there is not the slightedt oubt of his loyalty and love gf js country.” A terse penciled note on whi S Wrapping paper said: “4 hum contribution for expense con- ne*ted with your excellent effort.” ie was unsigned and enclosed a dollar. “Kindly accept this small con- tribution of §4 that you can use to help pay the private Investl- Bators on your pay roll." said a man from Staten Island, N. Y, “Il wish it could be more,” he added. “God bless you and keep yqu in good health, Please Keep ou fighting for what you belleve is}worth while.” DLC. Woman Contributes A Washington woman sent $1 “as a slight token of appreciatio of what you are undergoing 4 your patriotic, courageous effor In behalf of our beloved country. If the Reds win it will mean not only we of this generation, but our children’s children’s grand- children will be under the Soviet yoke.” “Another group of five local citizens sent $35, saying: We wish to express to you our congratula- tions and deep appreciation for your courageous efforts in behalf all real American citizens.” Wisconsin couple said “hur-rghi © McCarthy—the people of W' msin sure must be proud pf u. Keep up the good work. Théy enclosed # doliar.
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