Document: 339 U.S. 258 70 S.Ct. 586 94 L.Ed. 815 MORFORDv.UNITED STATES. No. 236. Distributed Oct. 9, 1949. Decided April 10, 1950. Messrs David Rein, Washington, D.C., Abraham J. Isserman, Los Angeles, Cal., Joseph Forer, for petitioner. Messrs. Philip B. Perlman, Sol. Gen., Alexander M. Campbell, Asst. Atty. Robert S. Erdahl, the United States. PER CURIAM. 1 In this case trial court did not permit counsel petitioner to interrogate prospective government employee jurors upon voir dire examination with specific reference possible influence of 'Loyalty Order,' Executive Order 9835, 5 U.S.C.A. § 631 note, on their ability render a just and impartial verdict. Such questioning was permitted in Dennis v. States, 162, 519; see n. 4 Court's opinion, Id., 170—171, 522. 2 We said that 'Preservation opportunity prove actual bias is guarantee defendant's right an jury.' 171—172, 523. Since denied case, petition writ certiorari granted judgment Court Appeals reversed. 3 Mr. Justice BLACK FRANKFURTER concur reversal reasons expressed opinions 519. DOUGLAS concurs judgment. Since, however, requested all employees be excluded from jury these cases, he thinks request should have been stated by dissenting Justices Frazier 335 497, 69 201, CLARK took no part consideration or decision case.

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