Curtain for Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 15. Probably the most criticized congressional investigation in many years came to an end today when Chairman Martin Dies brought down his gavel to signalize the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities is adjourned. Pictured as the fina
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