Julian Nelson Frank (1906–1974) was a journalist for the New York World-Telegram, an anti-communist special agent with U.S. Naval Intelligence, and an investigator for the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee.[1] [2]
Frank was a writer, labor editor, and columnist for the New York World-Telegram from 1944 to 1955, where his 1945 article concerning the Duclos letter, which contributed to the ouster of Communist Party USA head Earl Browder.[1] [3] Frank also wrote for Life and Fortune.[1]
With Norton Mockridge, Frank's front-page World-Telegram exposé "Red Ring Bared by Blond Queen" (written with Norton Mockridge) did much to popularize the story of "Red Spy Queen" Elizabeth Bentley; he appeared with her on one of the first episodes of Meet the Press.[4] [5] [6] A former communist who had worked for The Daily Worker, Frank testified before Rep. Richard Nixon and HUAC to support Whittaker Chambers's accusations against Alger Hiss.[7]
Later, Frank became a bookstore owner.[2]
Frank was the father of Johanna Hurwitz and the grandfather of Vanessa Ruta, Garance Franke-Ruta, and Ted Frank.
Articles with Norton Mockridge[8] include:
. Kessler . Lauren . Lauren Kessler . Clever Girl: Elizabeth Bentley, the Spy Who Ushered in the McCarthy Era . Harper Perennial . 2003 . 0-06-095973-8 . registration .
. Tanenhaus . Sam . Sam Tanenhaus . Whittaker Chambers: A Biography . Modern Library . 1998 . 0-375-75145-9.