Outlaw Communism to Keep Liberty Alive
The VFW posts urge Congress to outlaw the Communist Party of the United States as a domestic conspiracy tied to Soviet Russia. Wayne E. Richards argues the party seeks to dismantle the U S Constitution and Bill of Rights, urging legal recognition of the threat and stronger anti communism measures. The piece recalls 1926 VFW actions at El Paso and cites history of Soviet influence in America.
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V.F.W
U. S
Wayne E. Richards
United States
Congress
Communist Party of the
Russia
Free World
America
Communist Party of the United States
Moscow
Martin Dios
Texas
Communist Party
Soviet Russia
U.S. A
Daily Worker
V. F. W. Long
el Paso
Communist Party of the United
Politician Dies backs anti Communism push in 1954 Congress
In a February 9 1954 floor announcement Congressman Martin Dies Texas revived a long running push against communism noting 18 years of investigation and introducing H. R. 7614. He cites prior El Paso 1926 VFW resolution as pattern for new bills by multiple senators and representatives from several states.
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el Paso
Martin Dies
Texas
Congress
House of Representatives
Dies
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Charles E. Potter
Michigan
Kit Clardy
Harley O. Staggis
West
Fragmentary 1948 speech on communism and legislation
Fragmentary OCR text shows a committee discussion on American activities and anti communism. It references outlawing communism, Congress, and government action, with notes about continuing on another page. The material is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
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First National Bank
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