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Hiss Perjury Trial Enters Final Session
New York July 7 AP The Hiss perjury trial moves into its final session as defense attorney Lloyd Stryker delivers a fiery summation asserting Whittaker Chambers political motives. Stryker accuses Chambers of fabricating a Communist plot while Hiss defends his innocence amid a tense courtroom. The jury of 10 men and 2 women is expected to retire after closing arguments and judge’s charge.
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New York
Alger Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
Hiss
Lloyd Paul Stryker
Stryker
Chambers
House UN- American Activities Committee
Priscilla
U. S
Thomas F. Murphy
Senate
Supreme Court
Tom Connally
Arrow, Center
Alben Barkley