Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-05-18
ADA Blasts Mccarthy
In Sharp Resolution;
Backs Steel Workers
By Froncis ?. DouoIos

ton yesterday swung a blow at
Senator Mccarthy, Republican, of
Wisconsin.
The organization also adopted
a resolution supporting the CLIO
steelworkers in their fight for pay
increases.
ASsailing Senator Mccarthy,
ADA urged "a full disclosure of
the Senator's public record in
hearings now being conducted, so
that the people of Wisconsin may
- be fully informed as to his per-
Torrance against the public in
terest and retire him from the
Senate.
The hearings mentioned are be-
ing held by a Senate Elections
Subcommittee.
The organization said Senator
Mccarthy has made irresponsible
and coWardly attacks on indi-
viduals, Government institutions
and the press. It said he has
inundated many people in pub
lie life.
Single "NO" Vote.
The resolution was offered as
the ADA, in its fifth annual con-
vention at the Hotel Statler,
plowed through consideration of
long statement on domestic
policies. The Mccarthy resolu-
ton was adopted by an almost
unanimous vote. One mo" vote
was heard.
Speakers earlier had condemned
'McCarthyism" without excep-
ton. They included three Demo-
cratic candidates for the presi-
dency: w. Averell Hartman,
Mutual Security Administrator;
Senator Mcmahon of Connecticut
and Senator Kefauver of TenneS-
see. Senator Humphrey of Mime
sofa, who has his States "favorite
son" Endorsement for the presi-
dental nomination, was the key
note speaker.
In the steel resolution ADA said
the workers had loyalty Coop
Grated with every request made
to them by the United States
Government to comply with es-
tablished sterilization practice
and to continue at work"
The steel companies, the reso-
luton said, have attempted to
obtain IAN unwarranted price in
crease before engaging, in serious
bargaining"
Housing Stirs Debate.
The most vigorous debate by
members came on a domestic
policy declaration which said:
I'VE oppose discriminatory
practices in the administration
Of programs for publicly-aided
housing, health and education.
We reject legislation for any such
legislation unless it contains pro-
visions prohibiting segregation
and other discrimination"
A Baltimore delegate moved
that the second sentence be de-
leted. He was supported by others.
j The proposal finally was voted
down.
In the debate a colored dele
gate from New York asserted he
had been denied food service in
the hotel. He said it occurred in
the coffee shop. The organization,
however. later adopted a resolu-
ton accusing the hotel drug store
of racial discrimination in this
respect.
A committee was appointed to
call on the drug store manager
and, possibly, to picket the place.
The store is not hotel enterprise
but. is run by Walter N. Brad
shaw. An employe said Mr.. Brad
shaw was away and would not be
back until tomorrow.
Other Declarations.
Among the other declarations
adopted were ones putting the
organization on record as:
/, Supporting Federal aid to
public educational institutions
which do not practice segregation
or discrimination.
2. Criticizing former Mobiliza-
ton Director Charles E. Wilson
on the ground of inadequate PLAN
ming of the mobilization program
and co-ordinating it with the
civilian economy.
3. Opposing universal military
training:
4. Asking home rule and the
franchise for the District of Co.
lumbia.
An effort to strike out a re-
affirmation of belief in free and
private competitive enterprise
was soundly beaten by a voice
vote. The statement had been
called too dogmatic."
Declarations Referred.
Because of shortage of time
some of the domestic policy dec
larationS were left for action OF
the ADA national board. These
included one favoring transfer OF
the civil functions of the Army
Engineers to a single national re-
sources agency.
Consideration of foreign policy
declarations likewise was not COM
pleted and will be resumed this
morning. Generally they call fol
closer cooperation by the United
States with the U. N. One opposed
military and economic aid to
Franco Spain.
The chief business today viii
be consideration of ADA's election
year political course and election
of officers.
Supporters of Senator Kefauvel
have asked an Endorsement fol
their candidate. Friends of Gov
Adlai E. Stevenson have done like.
wise. There appeared to be con.
siderable body of opinion, how
ever. that ADA should indorse NJ
particular candidate.