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Paul Robeson Sr — Part 5
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"nent advised that a National
conference yo Won) AED or Smith Act Victims was held at -
St.Nicholes Arena, New. York City,on June 14,1952,at which time
the national committee was formed, fstated the purpose of. |
the organization was to promote amnesty for CP leaders who
had been indicated or convicted under the Smith Act. ee
The “Daily Worker” issue of Mey 16, 1952, page 3,
eoluum 4 contained an article entitled "49 Notables Sponsor. ._- .
Amnesty Parley." This article atated in part, "A eall ta © °°"
organizations and individuals concerned over democratic ~~~
liberties to participate in a National Conference to Win
Amnesty for Smith Act Victims was issued by 49 prominent
Americans who have joined as sponeors," The article includes:
cote ct . PAUL ROBESON in the liet of sponsors, — ~~ Wn
on SUNN 2205203 that PAUL ROBESON
was among those persons iistecd as sponsors of the National
Conference to Win Ammesty for Smith Act Victims neid June
ut, 1952, in New York City.
On f
ony,
spree saa ag Mracvised that on June 10,1954,
an amnesty rally pponsored by the National Committees to Win _
Amnesty for Smith Act a was held at 105 East Housten
Street,New York City. ‘gdvised that the subject attended,
and in his speech commented on the current discrimination
against writers,artiets,ectors,and other professionals because ~
of their political beliers, oo. a
mgs ee The National Committee to win Amnesty For Smith Act”
Victims has been designated by the Attorney Gensral of the cna vae
United States pursuant to Executive Order 10450, oo
ERR Ta ee de hcl: a
see tne
National Goungst of the Arts, Selences,and Professions NCASP
. The “Guide to Subversive Organizations and Publica-- ~~
tions,” prepared and released by the Committee on Un-American
Activities, United States House of Representatives, May 15 ,19516 :
contains the following concerning the Nations Counca} of t i
Arte, Sciences, and Frorese.ona: gtke we . oF the _
ccegensip te . 56 - - oe race carers OF ET
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