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"| - — TO Fy Fn20m SUBJRCT : Pages 1711. 14712 ] ces 1h712- 14713 | ages 14739- 1474.0 u—572 (3-29-55) Form wo. 04 ) Office Memorandum + onrrep sta1es GOVERNMENT The Director DATE: d/ 24/ 57 J. P. Mohr The Congressional Record Congressman Metcalf, (D) Montana, spoke concerning the Jencks decision and legislation to clarify such ruling. Mr. Metcalf stated "Actually, as I read the case, the decision of the Supreme Court was a very correct one and one that was on a narrow issue." The reference to the FBI was set forth in a memorandum prepared earlier ‘this date, Congressman O'Hara, (D) Illinois, commented on legisla~ tion to protect the files of the FBI. He pointed out that "It was never the contention of the Supreme Court of the United Stetes, as I read its words, thet the files of the FBI shoulé be opened for all the worle to see." This was set forth in an earlier memorandum, Congressman Philbin, (D) Massechusetts, spoke concern- ing legislation to clarify recent decisions of the Supreme Court. He'stated “I think it would be most unfortunate, indeed it could be disastrous in some respects, if Congress were to adjourn without enact- ing pending legislation designed to correct and ad- just the effects of several recent Supreme Court i decisions." He made reference to decision releasing (UY FBI files. ‘ / ef . 7 W NOT RECORDED 141 SEP 23 1957 ee A KAITIALS OW BRIGLNAL In the original of a memorandum captioned and dated as above, the Congressional Record for ’ -, was reviewed and pertinent items were { marked for the Director's atte fion. This form has been prepared in order that portions of a copy of the origina] memorandum may be clipped, mounted, and placed in appropriate Bureau case or subject matter files. T 2SEP 26 1957 13 M426 —_ ORIGINAL COPY FIL IN