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Paul Robeson Sr — Part 8
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"Mr, Boudin also says that some persons have refused
to answer the new questions on the passport form for
religious reasons and have nonetheless received
passports, Not to do the same for Mr. Lamont, he
argues, is discrimination.
"“Acain the audience applauded, when Mr. Robeson
informed it that he would return to Pittsburgh in the
near future and would give a concert in the Mosque
(Syria Mosque). ‘'I'm still fighting,' he reminded the
crowd.
"Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, of which the distinguished Rutgers graduate
4s a member, entertained Mr. Robeson at the fraternity
house, following the concert."
JII. INTEREST OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY - USA,
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT, REGARDING
PAUL ROBESON CONCERT AT PITTSBURGH
The Communist Party ~- USA, hereinafter referred to as the
CP, has been designated by the Attorney General of the United
States pursuant to Executive Order 10450,
WE on advised that STEVE NELSON on that date bip
“At a meeting attended by leaders of ths district commented :
regarding the proposed appearance of PAUL ROBESON at
St. Matthews A.M.E. Zion Church, Sewickley, Pa. after ROBESON's
lease for appearance at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial |
Hall at Pittsburgh had been cancelled. He stated that Sewickley,
Pa, was not a good location because it was too far away. NELSON
stated that he asked BENJAMIN CAREATHERS to see the person who has
a place in town and that possibly they can get a statement to
read in church regarding this. NELSON stated that BENJAMIN
CAREATHERS can contact "The Pittsburgh Courier” newspaper
to see if a public statement could be issued.
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