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iberals Ga ver Rulin High Court Dominated ,by Kindred Spirits *, THOU Nation Pree Bulgin Elation was the dominant characteristic Wednesday of the “liberals” in Washington, , far as the United States: ; Borne Court. is concerned. But many “conservatives” are admittedly dispirited over decisions “by the high tri- ‘Fhat a “liberal” majority now dominates the Court, perhaps to the greatest ex- tent in history, is almost uni- ally agreed Files Opened - Capitol Hill, because e of the recent decisiorg, members are saying that it will be next to im-: possible to get a conviction ‘against a defendant for con- tempt of Congress. ‘There is also concern among members of the FBI and that agency's friends, over the ruling that has the effect of forcing the bureau's files to be opened to defend- ants in cases where Govern- ment witnesses rely on FBI rts, ‘And the release of Com- munists, convicted under the Smith Act, is another disturb- ing factor to a good many. : § Vote Together ‘The five members of the Court who have been voting’ closely together include three appointed by President Elsen- er, and two more named b Franklin D. ey a Chief Justi arren Associate J ties, Black. Blake Douglas, ae] All told, there have been ' ajdozen cases, in the broafl: fidd of “Constitution rights,” that have given ple s to the nation’s libe /eléments, but less comfort to ‘the conservatives. As now composed, the Court includes five Demo- crats, four Republicans. Truman Named 2 | Three of the Democrats; (Black, Douglas, Frankfurther) were appointed by the late Mr. Roosevelt. One (Clark) was Harry Truman's ap- pointee. The fifth (Brennan) | was named by Mr. Elsenhow- ér, who also chose three Re-' publicans (Warren, Harlan, hittaker.) Mr, Truman also named a Republican to the bench (Burton). Associate Justice Clark of. Texas has been dissenting in most of the recent decisions that have aroused so much | attention, A former Attorney General, | bo in that capacity super- ised the work of the FBI, ustice Clark dissented vig- rously on the decision that as the effect of opening the heretofore secret files of the agency. This, he warned, would af- a “Roman holiday” fendants who could th rough confidential informg- mn and national defense se€- és at will 4 al Nr, Tele. Reom _.—— Holloman Miss Gandy . OMAHA WORLD-HERALD OMAHA, NEBRASKA 6-20-57 SUNRISE EDITION NOT RFANPHEN 44 JUL 17 1987 eee eee ee