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Sockman Controversy Sparks Church, Congress Debate
A Le Mars Globe-Post investigation traces Rev. Sockman links to the American Committee for Spanish Freedom and alleged communist fronts. It notes sponsors disputed the story, cites House Un-American Affairs involvement, and criticizes a rival weekly for sensationalism while defending the paper’s stance on religious clergymen in public affairs.
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Sockman
Rev. Sockman
George DeRuyter
Radio Klem
Congressman Hoeven
Washington
Rev. Lockman
Un-American Affairs Committee
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Hoeven
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House Un-American Affairs Committee
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American Committee For Spanish Freedom
Suckiman Oan
Committee On Un-American U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Committee
Senate
Suckman
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Lockmai
House Guide
Methodist Federation For Social Action
Senate Judiciary Committee Handbook
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Locknan
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