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Commerce Secretary ousts two top officials amid loyalty probe
In Washington Secretary Sawyer fired Michael J. Lee and William Remington of the Commerce Department after loyalty concerns sparked Senate action. Remington, linked to 1930s CP activity and previously cleared, faced new testimony and possible testifying conflicts. Lee, born Leiberman in Manchuria and long associated with export licensing, denies quitting and faces potential lawsuit.
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Henry Wallace
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