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Senator proves U S owns Canal Zone with crates of deeds
Senator James Allen of Alabama staged a hearing with three packing crates opened under guard to claim documentary proof that the United States owns the Panama Canal Zone. Doris McClellan and James C. Luitweiler testified that deeds and purchases from 1903 to 1914 show U S payment to Panamanian owners under eminent domain, supporting his stance against the canal treaties.
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Washington
James Allen
D-Ala
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Allen
Senate
Panama
Capitol
U.S
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Doris McClellan
U.S. District Court
Canal Zone
John McClellan
Arkansas
James C. Luitweiler
Joint Land Commission
Luitweiler