A “convention” of anti-Semitic organizations, which will seek to influence the Republican national convention, will be held in Chicago July 4-6.
Mrs. Lyrl Van Hyning, head of the anti-Semitic “We the Mothers Mobilize for America,” is acting as chairman of arrangements for the gathering. She is the author of anti-Jewish smear material used against Gen. Dwight Eisenhower. Mrs. Van Hyning said delegates should contact her when they arrive in Chicago because she alleged that “the Jews controlled the hotels and meeting places.” She said also that the State of Illinois has brought charges against her under the Illinois group libel law.
Gerald L.K. Smith, head of the anti-Semitic “Christian Nationalist Crusade,” has announced the opening of “headquarters” in Chicago.
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