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VFW urges curbs on communists at St Louis encampment
The 49th VFW encampment urged federal and state action to outlaw the communist party and expand government powers to investigate alleged subversive activity. Admirals and generals spoke on defense strength and a peacetime draft. Racial segregation debates stirred tensions, ending with a watered down resolution. Other measures sought a VA FHA mortgage market and GI education benefits for veterans’ families.
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ST. Louis
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Communist Party
Denfeld
United States
Lewis R. Hershey
Selective Service
Orshey
Committee On Americanism
Albert H. Jones
Joseph W. Robbins
Chicago
Frank Loyal
Augusta