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Congressional Committee to Query Gerald L.k. Smith on His Sources of Income

January 13, 1946
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Gerald L.K. Smith, anti-Semitic leader, has been ordered to appear the end of this month before the House Committee on un-American Activities and testify as to the sources of income of his America First Party, it was revealed here today by the Committee’s counsel Ernie Adamson.

“We intend to find out what Smith is doing and why,” he said. “We want to know the source of his income, and if his operations are those of a regular political party. If so, then we want to know if he is complying with the laws governing party activities. Mr. Adamson said the committee intends to inquire into the financial status of several similar organizations.

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