Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-26
Ryan Lashes Hyde
On McCartlyism in
Maryland 9Th District
Edward ]. Ryan, Democratic

Edward J. Ryan, Democratic
candidate for Congress from
Maryland's Sixth District, in a
fighting speech yesterday &C.
cused his opponent, Representa-
tive Hyde, of "double-talk."
Mr.. Ryan denounced his Re-
publican opponent for his recent
stands on "McCarthyism," and
attacked his voting record dur
ing the last two years.
The Frostburg attorney made
his address before some 5000
persons at barbecue In Gath
ersburg sponsored by the Young
Democrats Of Montgomer
County.
Mr.. Ryan shared the platform
with gubernatorial candidate
Harry c. Byrd, Attorney General
candidate c. Ferdinand Sybert,
and candidates on the county
Democratic ticket.
Quotes Hyde Statement.
Mr.. Ryan quoted Mr.. Hyde as
telling a Silver Spring audience
September Is in answer to what
he thought Of "McCarthyism."
when I'm asked that ques-
ton I always try to find out
what a person means"
If by this late date Republic
can Hyde doesn't know that to
stand with McCarthyism is to
stand with every deceitful, ty-
rannical oppression of freedom
in the history of mankind, there
is no hope for him." Mr.. Ryan
said.
At the same time Mr.. Ryan
said the Republicans were
afraid. like Republican Hyde.
to take a stand on Mccarthy
and McCarthyism."
Foe Of McCarthyism.
Mr.. Ryan said he did not ap-
prove of McCarthyism or Of
"tarring all Government en-
ployes with the suspicion of sub
version by connecting false fig
ures of security risks"
The Democratic candidate said
he was for a $1,000 exemption
for family heads and $500 for
each dependent.
He also put himself on record
in favor of a revision of the
Taft-Hartley Act, an increase in
the minimum wage law. full pro-
lection of the merit system and
civil service, pay increase for
Federal employees, Federal aid to
States for school construction
and home rule for the District of
Columbia subject to a referen-
dunn.
DR.. Byrd accused the present
administration of failing to carry
out its promises and pledges
made in 1850 and said the adj
ministration was unworthy of
being continued in Office.
"The present State admins
tration has accomplished little
except to cut ribbons on projects
begun under the preceding
Democratic administration" he
said.
Paying Higher Taxes.
Asserting that Gov. McKeldin
in 1850 had promised speedy tax
relief" he said that the State
income tax had been increased
Is per cent and that residents
were paying higher gasoline
taxes, doubled real estate taxes
and will soon be paying more for
their auto tags.
I'VE have got to stop raising
taxes and must put business into
Government to give the people
of the State a dollars worth for
every dollar spent" the candi-
date said.
DR.. Byrd said he wanted to
permit Montgomery county to
retain more Of its own tax re-
ceipts for operating schools. He
added his administration, if
elected, would give more conSid-
Grafton for highways in the large
counties.
The Democratic candidate also
promised to give greater consid-
Grafton to Montgomery and
Prince Georges in selecting per-
sons for State appointments.
Ward w. Caddington, chair
man Of the county State Central
committee. said he believed that
a new police sub-station was
needed at Wheaton and that he
would encourage Democratic
candidates to support such a
program.