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...criticized Dr. Oppenheimer on the grounds that he was an example of irresponsibility on the part of a prominent intellectual, and that his appointment as William James lecturer could only champion those groups which excuse and abet this kind of irresponsibility. The Pound controversy and Kamin-Furry fiasco are excellent illustrations of this. I do not in any way deny Dr. Oppenheimer's right to speak. I criticize his appointment as William James lecturer...
...Organize drives for funds and clothing to be sent to the refugees and rebels through such associations as the Red Cross, CARE, the United Nations, and any others engaged in this humanitarian task. Surely if Harvard students and faculty members could organize fund drives for Wendell Furry, Leon Kamin and others, would they not be willing to contribute to this great cause? We could contact the National Student Association and Radio Free Europe, also, and offer our help in whatever projects they may have on this matter...
Aldrich, in acquitting Kamin, said the McCarthy committee did not have the right to investigate subversion in defense plants, ostensibly the reason that Kamin and Furry were summoned...
...further background on the Furry and Kamin cases, see today's special supplement, page S-Six, which was printed earlier in the week, before yesterday's government announcement...
Actually, the government's decision to ask for dismissal of the charges against Furry was not a surprise move. After Kamin was freed in January, most observers were sure that the Furry charges would also be dropped. Both Kamin and Furry were indicted by Congress for refusing to tell the McCarthy committee virtually the same things...