Investigation of Statements Made by Dr. William A. Wirt, Hearings Before ... 73-2 on H. Res. 3171934 - 108 pages |
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Page 3 - Building, at the hour of 10 am, then and there to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee; and he is not to depart without leave of said committee. Herein fail not, and make return of this summons "Witness my hand and the seal of the House of Representatives of the United States, at the city of Washington, this 23d day of January 1947. "J. PABNELL THOMAS, Chairman. "Attest: "JOHN ANDREWS, Clerk.
Page 1 - For the purpose of any such investigation, the Committee on Un-American Activities, or any subcommittee thereof, is authorized to sit and act at such times and places within the United States, whether or not the House is sitting, has recessed, or has adjourned, to hold such hearings, to require the attendance of such witnesses and the production of such books, papers, and documents, and to take such testimony, as it deems necessary.
Page 1 - Members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker, one of whom he shall designate as chairman. Any vacancy occurring In the membership of the committee shall be filled In the same manner in which the original appointment was made.
Page 1 - Congress; to require by subpena or otherwise the attendance of such witnesses and the production of such books, papers, and documents; to administer oaths; to take such testimony; to have such printing and binding done; and to make such expenditures within the amount appropriated therefor; as it deems advisable.
Page 1 - The chairman of the committee or any member thereof may administer oaths to witnesses. Every person who, having been summoned as a witness by authority of said committee willfully makes default, or who. having appeared. refuses to answer any question pertinent to the investigation heretofore authorized, shall be held to the penalties provided by section 10'2 of the Revised Statutes of the United States.
Page 3 - Witness my hand and the seal of the House of Representatives of the United States, at the city of Washington, this 6th day of April 1934.
Page 96 - Last summer I asked some of the individuals in this group what their concrete plan was for bringing on the proposed overthrow of the established American Social Order. I was told that they believed that by thwarting our then evident recovery they would be able to prolong the country's destitution until they had demonstrated to the American people that the government must operate industry and commerce.
Page 79 - The American Civil Liberties Union is closely affiliated with the communist movement in the United States, and fully 90 percent of its efforts are on behalf of communists who have come into conflict with the law.
Page 32 - Mr. Chairman, a parliamentary inquiry. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman will state it. Mr.
Page 3 - By authority of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States of America, to the Sergeant at Arms, or his special messenger: You are hereby commanded to summon...