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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08
]. Howard McGrath

The net result of these procedures will be
meager in contrast with the staggering and
perhaps futile enforcement burden which
would be placed upon the Department of Jus
tice. In this connection l wish to call your
attention to paragraph contained in the De
partment's report to the Judiciary Committee
OF the Senate an earlier form of this leg
islation:
"Outlawng of the Communist Party APP
pears to this department to be unwise, even
if doubts as to the constitutionality of such
sep were removed. Outlawing would mater
tally increase the Departments problem of
law enforcement. Whereas the Communist
Party to some extent, now operates on the
surface, if this bill becomes law it will be fore
ed underground where surveillance of its ac-
tvltles will become increasingly difficult. Mr.
j. Edgar Hoover, Director of the Federal Bur
eau OF investigation of this Department, in
his testimony before the House Un-American
Activities Committee in March 1947, admon-
lshed that he would hate to see group that
does not deserve to be in the category of mar
tyrs have the self-pity that they would at once
invoke If they were made martyrs by some
restrictive legislation that might later be de-
clared unconstitutional"
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08
Rep. Burdick (R., ND

| never expected to be in Congress at a
time when we were legislating in a spirit of
hysteria. There are a great many mem
bers who will vote for this bill who know they
should not, because they do not dare to vote
against it. 80.
You cannot stop men from thinking by
passing any law. l do not hold any brief for
any Communists. | do not stand aside in pa
triotism to this Government, because my folks
have been in it since 1884, in every war we
have ever had, both lines of my family have
fought to preserve this Government. But on
this occasion | think we are voting because
we think the people want US to do anything
that can be done under the sun to strangle
men who think even though they think wrong.
| would not stop a man from thinking, if he
was thinking wrong. Let him think IF we
cannot outthink him. then we are not desery-
ing of a free government.
Thomas jefferson said
Il have sworn the alter of God etern-
al hostility against any form of tyranny
over the mind of man. | am for freedom
of speech and freedom of press. am OPP
posed to silence by fear instead of reason
envy complaint criticism, just or unjust
by the people against the Government"
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08
Your Civil Liberties Hang In the Balance!

against Communist activity which | have
supported in connection with the Europeans re-
covery program-armS for western Europe
GreekTurksh aid program Korean aid pro-
gram, and a series of other measures for
which | not only voted but fought for very
hard-and not always successfully-on the
floor of the House | think it should be clear
that we having that background of vigorous
long standing and deeply convinced anti-Com-
munist activity, who speak in opposition to
this particular measure love our country just
as much as those who speak in support of it.
Why am l afraid of this bill? | am afraid
of it because it sets a precedent with regard
to placing critically serious disabilities on
people because of what they believe in. That
| think is very dangerous to my country be-
cause that be extended far beyond the
ideas sought to be interdicted in this bill. 1t
at the least refer to any other interna-
tional movement whether it is church
faith, fraternal order international
organization of any kind-socisl, economic,
religious educational-if a ajority of the
Congress feels like it. Once you have started
this business there is no end to it.
AS soon as the Congress- as in this bill,
starts to define ideas it does not like and then
punish people for entertaining those ideas or
belonging to organizations which entertain
such ideas instead of Furnishing people for
acts which they commit and which are de-
clared unlawful, a new and a mischievous
conception of our law has been created which
every minority in the country must fear for
the ajority could use it against any minor
ity. | believe that for this reason alone the
bill must be opposed and some of us must
stand up against it in the interest of all min
critics.
Secondly, believe that in practical effect,
the provisions of this bill are so stringent
that it amounts to outlawing the people whom
it is trying to reach. On this subject of out
having | take my stand with Governor Dewey
and Senator TAFT who in the 1913 Presi-
dental campaign both opposed it. Senator
TAFT then said:
Under Constitution, cannot, and
should not, make it illegal for an American
citizen TO think communism to express
his opinions, long he does not advocate
a violent overthrow of the Government"
J. EDGAR HOOVER, Director of the FBI
who certainly should know this subject, said
in his annual report for 1949;
Suppression and outlawing subversive
organizations by legislative enactment are
not the answer" l take my stand with him,
too.
deal with problem | think this one adopt
ed in this bill is just too dangerous for our
constitutional democracy and
and one which is especially inimical to the in
-erests of minorities
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08

If that is not thought control l will eat my
hat
l ask you, what will this kind of legislation
accomplish? 1t carries that which no criminal
statute can carry and still be upheld, and that
is vagueness of the definition of crime. 1t
dsregards the First and Fifth Amendments
of the Constitution. 1t embraces the unac-
ceptable theory of guilt by association. Yet,
were all these errors of construction to be re-
moved, it would still remain unsound in prn-
ciple Yes, un-American because it moves
against what a thinks and not against
what does . The heart is sorely trou-
bled these days because of the movements we
see all over the world departing from liberty.
Can not--we the most powerful, the rich
est, and the freest country in the world
stem that tide by asserting over and over
again the principles of freedom-by asserting
over and over again that we are not afraid to
match our ideals with those of totalitarian
countries? Let there be no iron curtain of
the mind in the United States. ="
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08
Rep. Jackson 3D., Wash.)

First should like to suggest that our most
expert and safest bulwark against Communist
activity is an effective investigative agency
which we have in the FBI During two World
Wars, the United States country of
100000 square miles and well over a humid
red million people-did not experience one
major act of sabotage. You would think that
in a country this large, it would be pretty
easy for one or two individuals to accomplish
an act of violence. We were able to prevent
this-without system of mass registrations.
This was accomplished through a competent
investigative system-headed up by the FBI
The FBl is still with us, and still just as com
petent. | believe that we ought to pass laws
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08
Rep. Javits r., N.Y.

When sent here it was my under
standing that one of the things legislator had
to do was not to be fooled by the label on a
bill. This bill which is before US today has
attractive label:
To protect the United States against GER
tain un-American and subversive activities
by requiring registration of Communist or
CARNATIONS, and for other purposes
But think | would be less than legislator
and less than a good American if in the exer-
ercise of good conscience and some profession
al judgment on my part | would take the bill
on faith because of that label, label of meas
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08
Rep. BiemilIer 3D., Wise
peaking on guilt by association")

Speaking on guilt by association")
May also point out that the Daily Worker
has consistently supported the positions on
foreign policy which have been backed by
many members of this House, particularly
friends of mine on the other side of the aisle
Republicans, Ed. Now, certainly, | would
not want to condemn members of this House,
who vote their conscience on matters of pub
lie policy, because they happen to be in line
with the Communist Party position that
issue, as Communists or tools of the Commun-
list Party. May | further state that during
the war the Communists were enthusiastic in
their support of piecework policy So was
the National Association of Manufacturers.
Does that make the NAM Communist?
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08

that will equip it to do its investigatve job
The Celler bill is such law.
Second, should like to say that it is true
that we have found spies in our midst-and
their discovery is not reassurng. But it
should be remembered, think, that not one
of these spies would have registered under
the Wood bill any other BILL 1t is their
job to keep their identity hidden They were
discovered through the professional investiga-
tons of the FBI. When caught, they were
tried and convicted in a court of law.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08

(In message to Congress asking for legisla-
ton tightening up security laws.)
To-day we can agree that all good Ameri-
cans are anti-Communist, but we must never
assume that the degree of mans anti-Com-
munism is a test of his American patriotism
or his devotion to the things in which we be-
lieve. Hitler was an about anti-Communist;
so was Mussoni. The real test of a mans
genuine Amercanism is not merely that he is
anti-Communist but also that he is devoted to
the ideals and traditions which have made
this country great-our concepts of democ-
racy, of individual rights, and of equal oppor-
tunty for ALL Emphasis supplied)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08
Rep. Marcantonio (ALP, N.Y.

AS far as this particular legislation is con-
cerned, | think it would be wise for the mem
bers of the House to go to the library and
have brought to them the edicts that were
issued by Mussolini and the laws promulgated
by Hitler. You will find the similarity be-
tween the FascstNazi laws and this legisla
ton shocking. The similarity is frightening,
and, incidentally, the conditions under which
those laws were invoked against the people of
Italy and Germany are the same as have
here now. Always, throughout history, when
ever a Ratchet job had to be done on the lib
critics of the people, we have heard speeches
similar to the ones we have heard today and
that have heard on other occasions when
we have had this type of legislation before
US. Hitler and Mussolin uttered similar
speeches to destroy the constitutional rights
of the Communsts-singling them out first;
then the Jews put in concentration
camps, and trades unions and the liberties of
all the people destroyed all the way down the
line.
| do not want to make any personal reflec-
tions here but | think that despite the hyster-
ia which motivates most of you-and someday
this veil of hysteria is going to be cast aside,
and the truth is going to be seen by the Amer
lean people-this form of domestic fascism
will be regretted by honest men here. You
see the difference between me and those who
confidence in the intelligence of the Ameri-
can people, and have always had. =.
| am confident that the American people
are going to see this thing through Those
who are against them say they want this kind
of repressive legislation to preserve freedom
WHAT FREEDOM? The Taft-Hartley
freedom that you who promote this legisla-
ton have imposed on American labor? The
Jim Crow freedom that you leaders in this
drive to impose this tyranny on America have
imposed upon 100000 Negro people in
this nation?
WHAT FREEDOM? You are destroying
the freedom the founders of this country of
ours laid down in this Constitution; you are
destroying the 10 amendments written in
there with the blood of Americans who fought
a revolution to win them. We seldom hear
this word revolution" used in this Chamber,
but it was only through revolution that the
10 Amendments were written into the Consti-
tuition. You ripping them; you are tear
ing them to pieces. You using this war
1ysteria to do it, and incidentally to promote
an insane policy about which there is so
much confusion and which no one has as yet
attempted in honesty to Justify -"
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08
Bishop Shiel Chicago Diocese)

1t is stunning to consider the vigor and
deadliness with which the Mundt-Nixon bill is
being sponsored in the Federal Congress. Here
we have another instance of hysteria acting
as the means which can decidedly corrupt
and defeat a good end namely, the extirpa-
ton of political subversion.
| have had occasion to say this before, hut
it cannot be repeated too often. Police state
tactics will not destroy communism, but they
may introduce into a democratic nation the
very poison of statist thought control which
such tactics are calculated to destroy.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08
Phillip Murray pres. CIO)

Inc wood bill is not effective anti-sub
verslve legislation. Just the contrary. It's
elaborate provisions would be ineffective
against espionage, sabotage or genuine sub
Verslve activity. And, at the same time. it
woulo set up thought-control machinery
wnich would seriously damage the very de-
mocracy which we are fiphtinp +o nreserye
against communism. 1t contains definite
continued on Page Three)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08
Paul H. Jensen
Counter Intelligence Chief Under Gen
Patton in World War ID

Counter Intelligence Chief Under Gen.
Patton in World War ID
Closer to our own borders, Canada in 1929
passed law rather similar to Sen Mundt's
proposal. Net result, the law was repealed in
1886 because Communism flourished under
pressure stronger version of the law was
again passed IN 1910. What happened? The
most powerful atomic spy ring in world hist
DRY sprang into existence Needless to saw.
Canada has again repealed her version of the
Mundt-Nixon bill
And' as lifelong Republican I've another
reason for opposing the Mundt-Nixon BILL 1t
creates yet another governmental agency
there's bit of the spy in all of us but darn
ed IL l want another police agency created
nose we nave, particularly the FIJI pro
1essonals, know what they're about and do
do not infringe upon personal liberties We've
had too many amateurs messing in this spy
catching business
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-09-08

possibility
bill
likelihood
the President will all possible
the
the nations Others recorded the Record
thinking
gerou legislative
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-10-20
BIG NEW MILITARY
BASE FOR ALASKA

ANCHORAGE Saturday the Army unveiled giant new base that will be the largest military n- sptallation in Alaska when caa- sruction work is completed.
 Although only 70 per cent fin ished al present. the base already covers al area Of 10 square miles adjoining the city of Anchorage and Elmendorf Air Force Base. The huge installation has been built without fanfare during tho past year.
 Since it was hidden iH thick forests, few Anchorage residents knew of it's existence.
 This great new base has been made necessary by the increased Army activity in Alaska. Gen. William E. Kepner Commander-in- ebief of Alaska, said
 Already completed are four huge 500-man barracks. II 200-man barracks, acres of quonset huts and mess halls. and a huge head quarters building and general sup ply depot 4 steam generating plant, water system and reser- Yoir and additional barracks and civilian housing units remain to
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-10-20
REV. PAUL EVANS
 TO ATTEND PREsBYs4TAss7TT P:l sT ss7TTKt

uS ,bo presbyterian church ol 91ronqell. ~ sailed Tuesday morning morning " '" tbo missionary boat Princeton uau W for sitka where he Will at tend the annual meeting o1 lne A1assa Presbytery which meets a .,.orp ta.N'' october Is to 25 at sheldon 1acEson Junior College. ,,
 Also attending from Wrangel will ba Mrs. Doris NJ. Barnes Who win go as commissioner Tor tns local church. .,.,,,,,.
 Rev. Evans will direct a' TOT ol. m the subject of Stewardship al goo o'clock. Monday, October @'.
 Rev Paul Prouty, Moderator, who has just been made General Ntissionary for Southeast Alaska will be in charge of the business sessions at the meet.
 Rev Mark Froeler of the Flrsl prasbvterian church of Yakima, Washington who formerly was a proaeIsqr at WhitwOHth College will be leader of the Christian Workers conference.
 The First Presbyterian church or sitka, Rev. Elwood Hunter in charge, will be host church during the Sitka meeting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-10-20
NOTICE

 IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA PETERSBU RG NCT, FIRST DIVISION.
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- TATE OF ROSIE WING, DE CEASED.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the last will and testament >of Rosie Wing, deceased. has been admitted to probate in the above entitled court, and letters estamen- tary issued to the undersigned ex- ecutor. All persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required to present them, with the necessary vouchers to the under. signed at his home or office h. Wrangell, Alaska, within six (e months from date of publication hereof.
 JOEL WING Exeeutor of the estate of Rosie Wing. deceased.
 Published Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nova,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-10-20

ba built
 Thousanda of troops already have been moved into the giant base and additional thousands will be brought from the states as soon as additional housing facilities are completed The new base doubles the number of military personnel now defending the strategic Alas kan area
 Gen Kepner said the new base would be the headquarters of the Army'9 second task force. comman- ded by Col Gernett H. Wilson
 It will take over the official name of Fort Richardson In the past the name Fort Richardson has been given to Army installa- tion at Elmenddrf Field. Now the Air Force base and Fort Richard son will be two distinct installa- tions.
 Gen. Kepner said headquarters of the Alaska Command would re- main at Elmendorf Field as would the headquarters of the Alaskan Air Command and the Army in Alaska.
 "The opening of this new base will not affect the joint relation ship now existing betwetn the Army and the Air Force here, Gen. Kepner said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-10-20
FREEMAN E. P0LE1EWsM TO BE INDUCTED
 INTO ARMY
INTO ARMY

Four men, from the First Div ision, including Freeman E. Pole iewski of Wrangell, will report 10 Fort Richardson for induction in- to the armed services, John Me Comick. head of the Seleetiye Service System for Alaska, amour ced Wednesday.
 Others besides Polejewski, are Morris Earl Nelson of Ketchikan, Gene Hanna and William M. Ru- tan of Juneau.
 Forty-three inductee9 from all over Alaska were to report at Fort Richardson Wednesday, including seven doctors and one yeterinar- ian
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-10-20
RAsMUssENs RETURNING
 HOME TO SEATTLE

F. W. Rasmussen. brother of Mrs. Ole Gunderseu, and his wife will leave Tuesday on the Princess boat for their home in Seattle.
 The Rasmuasen's have been spending the past two months visiting with che Gundersen's here in Wrangell one month of which was spent at Che Gundersen's sum mer home at Johngon's Cove.
 Rasmussen retired July 31 al ter many years as chief clerk Of the freight department of the Milwaukee Railroad.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-10-20

FOR SALE Used Underwood standard typewrittr. $65.00 See Art Nelson. 45-tf
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-10-20
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The seine boat searose, owned and operated by Captain Everett Pettierew, sailed for Seattle Mon day after fishing here this summer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-10-20

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-10-20

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Evening star., 1950-06-04

Patients with certain kinds of emotional
disorder were shown special attitude of love
whether they earned it or not not all
patients, but those whose illness was rooted
in lovelessness
Mr. 6. had been an unwanted child, reject
ed by friends, unpopular with girls He hao
grown up into lone WOLF unable to make
warm, human attachments with anyone.
He lived in world without love- He came to
the clinic at IS, diagnosed ''schizophrenic
What had happened? The real world was
so cold and barren that he simply resigned
from it. At the clinic he closeted himself in
his room and refused to bulge. He wouldn't
venture outside. He had created delusonal
world of his own.
The doctors prescribed {" love- unso-
licited'' for Mr.. c. Doctors and nurses
would call ON him with free-flowing atti-
tudes of warmth and affection. They'd
play checkers with him. They'd say, How
well you look, Mr.. c." and 1T certainly is
pleasure to visit with you.'
One morning Mr.. c. simply got up and
walked out in the rock garden. The love of
those around him had made the real world
seem not quite so horrible after all. He began
to recover.
At the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls School,
an institution for problem children near New
Evening star., 1950-06-04
RUTH oRKIN

TINE ULTIMATE in intimocy may occur
-. in looking at q sunset together"
University of Chicago. Professor Mandel Sher-
man points to two other forms of pseudo love.
They are common enough, both of them, but
they fool US and often pass, not only for love,
but for extremely high forms of love- One is
sev-solieitoMsness. The other is oce7-prOtec-
ttOn.
These are not love at ALL" DR.. Sherman
declares. The mother who rushes for the
doctor at the first sign of cold may secretly
be quite antagonistic toward her child. The
husband who is over protective may not be in
love with his wife, but may actually be re-
stricting her
Love is not possessiveness. 1t is not max