Fight Over Free Speech Spurs Washington Clash
In Washington a court battle over Henry A. Wallace's Watergate speech highlighted a national feud on free speech and anti communism. The Interior Department faced a restraining bid from the American Anti Communist Association, but Judge Proctor ruled the issue lacked judicial grounds.
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Kenneth L. Dixon
Washington
INS
Henry A. Wallace
Watergate
American Anti-Communist Association
Interior Department
Wallace
James M. Proctor
Anti-Communist Association
Franklin Miles
Darel Maher
Leon Anderson
Americans For Democratic Acion
Congress
Capitol Hill debate over free speech echoes Wallace case
The piece notes a Russian born speaker addressing a DC school stirred questions on speech limits while public officials argued about curbs. It contrasts with the Wallace case, which had lighter moments, as an unnamed congressman quipped about ticket sales and free speech.
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Capitol Hill
Wallace
Negro Saved from Mob Sentenced to Twenty Years
Jimmy Harris a 19 year old Black man rescued from a mob at Hartsboro was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to assault in Phenix City Alabama officials reported Harris was taken from a mob last week and brought to court for sentencing the incident occurred near Hartsboro and resulted in the guilty plea and long-term prison term.
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Phenix City
Ala
Jimmy Harris
Hartsboro
Harris
Condors Survive on Government Relief and Private Estate
The piece portrays California condors near Santa Barbara as a rare, large scavenger species living in an exclusive preserve funded by government aid. Once near extinction, their numbers have risen to about 50, fed by relief programs, while their future depends on continued support and natural recovery.
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Santa Barbara
Bird World
Park Avenue
Onal Forest
North America
Andes
Los Angeles m
Anaca
Halsey recalls near miss with court martial in early career
In Philadelphia Admiral William F. Halsey describes dodging a court martial after a risky early assignment. He recalls a destroyer squadron firing 22 of 36 practice torpedoes in a tactical Beach exercise, nearly ending his career as a young officer.
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Philadelphia
Miral
William F. Halsey
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Final Torpedo Fire Narrowly Avoids Gala Disaster
A naval account recalls torpedoes fired from destroyers at 3,000 yards with smokescreen cover. The target ships were not damaged at Gala, but last shots reduced range to about 700 yards. Hits ruptured plating on the battleship Newhere and damaged Mis- propellers.
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