Evening star., 1952-09-26
More Expressions on the Nixon Case
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TO the Editor Of The Stor:
How eager people are to form their
opinions on the Nixon case! Why?
Because he is q Republican. II they
would only stop and take stock Of what
has been going on for many years in
the New-Fair Deal, it just doesn't seem
possible thinking people would even
make q comment.
Their own candidate even refuses to
do what Senator Nixon did. Gov.
Stevenson says it would subject his
friends to publicity which he does not
think due them. Well. it's all right to
smear Senator Nixon. isn't it? I think
that this old saying can apply to politics
as well as to every individual: Be sure
your own door steps are clean, and
do mean clean. before you try to clean
up the other fellows. Senator Nixon
has proved to the American people what
he is and what he stands for. Too bad
we haven't more up-and-coming men
like him.
The following represents an attempt
to bring some reason out of the chaos
Of hysteria surrounding the nixon
fund"
This fund was contributed by some 20
individuals in amounts ranging from an
individual high Of $500 to an individual
low Of $40. Murder frequently has been
entered upon for less than $500 but it
would be sad commentary on the elec-
torate of California to presume that
Senator Nixon would be Influenced in
any specific matter by such sum or in
his general principles by many times
that sum.
From the list Of names it is self-evi-
dent that these contributors. as individ-
uals. had no community Of economic
interest. Had the contributors formed
q compact economic group. e. g., two or
three oil companies, then a. very real
presumption might be made against
Nixon's bona fdes.
If it is shown that any part of this
fund went for mink coats, large times
at Miami or playing the daily double.
directly or indirectly for the personal
benefit Of Dick Nixon, then let us give
him the works. If, however the money
was spent entirely for political purposes.
then the condemnation of Nixon on this
account will add new high in hypoc-
risy to the incalculable high already
attained.
Ross C. Hurrey.
What's all the fuss about Senator
Nixon? Isn't it q fact that wealthy New
Yorker by the name Of Raskob, among
others. paid OF debts of Roosevelt's
campaigns? Who paid OF Kefauvers
expenses on the recent campaign (Which
left him $4,000 in debit and his Euro
pean vacation from which he just re-
turned?
Senator Nixon's report on the fund
has shown it is free Of any political
liens. Unlike the evaSive Democrats,
Nixon gives out with q concrete answer
and does not give out with the favorite
theme song of the Democrats-"I de-
cline to answer on the grounds Of self
incrimination"
Rose Miletich.
Since this Nixon matter is alleged to
be judged on the basis OF how many
kilograms, letters. etc. are received. I
feel should write. However, to grab one
Of "Sir Richards" expressions, 'let me
say" think the decision was made some
days ago. They would not have spent up
wards Of $4,000 on that ham act If
there had been any indecision.
II taking money in one place Is bad,
it Is bad in another. What would they
have said of Mr.. Barley if they had
found he had been taking money from
people?
To set such an example in the high
Office Of Vice President would open the
mad rush Of all Senators, Congressman
and all other officials, little and big,
to find them angels" Wed have q
worse situation than they have in Russia
now. H.R.
The Nixon case has brought forcibly
to my attention fact upon which I
have long been expounding. and that Is
that the American people are slap
happy and utterly naive on the question
OF communism. We are lambs being
led to the slaughter.
wouldn't wonder that there are men
prominent in the Republican Party who
would still like to see Nixon withdraw
on account Of his anti Communist ac-
tivitieS, because Of the "taint" Of anti
communism, which they would not like
to see become party issue.
= Allons. Americans. where is your
courage?
Seventh Generation American.
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That was quite show Dick Nixon
put on. Hollywood, with weeks Of re-
hearSals. couldn't have done better. And
the sentimental act is paying of with
some people.
I say that Nixon probably didn't
knowingly trespass any legal or moral
standards. But that is not the point.
The point is that Nixon has asked us
to view his embarrassing situation on
the basis Of facts and fairness and not
apply the guilt by association" theme.
He Is asking US to do that which he
himself has failed repeatedly to do, as
he has gone through the country lam
basting crooks and Communists" with
little regard for facts or fairness. He
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