United States Passes AntiCommunist Bill
WASHINGTON. Sept. 20 (Reed. 7.2opm).—The Subversive Control Bill ( lamping immediate restrictions on American Communists, was passed by Congress today. It was sent to President Truman for signature. Mr. Truman previously declared that he would use the veto if he found it "threatens constitutional liberties." The major features of the measure are:— (1) It requires a Communist to register with the Government. (2) Authorises mass round-ups and detention of suspected subversives in a time of war or national emergency. (3) Bars Communists from Federal jobs or work in defence plants. (4) Provides stiffer penalties for espionage and sabotage. '5) Tightens immigration laws. Penalties range up to 10 years’ gaol and a 10,0S0-dollar fine. Both Houses overwhelmingly rejected a protest that the measure was the product of fear hysteria. The House vote was 312 to 20, and the Senate vote 51 to 7. Most opposition came from Democrats.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 22 September 1950, Page 5
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