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August 20, 1951
Seward Seaport Record
Seward, Alaska
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Senator McCarran warns that millions of illegal aliens, including communists and criminals, entering the US pose a greater danger than armed invasion, forming a 'fifth column.' Senator O'Connor notes entry points in Canada, Cuba, and Mexico with 500,000 annual arrests.
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ILLEGAL ALIENS WOULD PROVIDE 'READY-MADE FIFTH COLUMN'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senator McCarran (D-Nev) said today a massive, illegal infiltration of aliens into this country is "potentially more dangerous" than an armed invasion.
The influx would provide an enemy nation "a ready-made fifth column," McCarran said.
The secret testimony of immigration officials, he said in a statement, showed:
1. Aliens illegally in this country are countable in the millions, and may total 5,000,000.
2. Among them are "militant Communists, Sicilian bandits and other criminals in vast numbers."
3. The immigration service has made only small effort to locate and deport these unwanted foreigners because of a variety of factors, including lack of staff and money.
Another member of the subcommittee, Senator O'Connor (D-MD) said in a separate statement that Windsor, Ontario, and Cuba are assembly points for aliens seeking illegal entry into the U. S. He said arrests for attempted entry from Mexico total 500,000 a year. Many of these are "wetbacks," Mexicans who cross the shallow Rio Grande River to look for jobs as farm hands.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senator McCarran (D-Nev) said today a massive, illegal infiltration of aliens into this country is "potentially more dangerous" than an armed invasion.
The influx would provide an enemy nation "a ready-made fifth column," McCarran said.
The secret testimony of immigration officials, he said in a statement, showed:
1. Aliens illegally in this country are countable in the millions, and may total 5,000,000.
2. Among them are "militant Communists, Sicilian bandits and other criminals in vast numbers."
3. The immigration service has made only small effort to locate and deport these unwanted foreigners because of a variety of factors, including lack of staff and money.
Another member of the subcommittee, Senator O'Connor (D-MD) said in a separate statement that Windsor, Ontario, and Cuba are assembly points for aliens seeking illegal entry into the U. S. He said arrests for attempted entry from Mexico total 500,000 a year. Many of these are "wetbacks," Mexicans who cross the shallow Rio Grande River to look for jobs as farm hands.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Illegal Immigration
Fifth Column
Senator Mccarran
National Security
Wetbacks
Mexican Border
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Mccarran (D Nev)
Senator O'connor (D Md)
Where did it happen?
Washington, Windsor Ontario, Cuba, Mexico, Rio Grande River
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Key Persons
Senator Mccarran (D Nev)
Senator O'connor (D Md)
Location
Washington, Windsor Ontario, Cuba, Mexico, Rio Grande River
Story Details
Senator McCarran states that illegal aliens number in millions, including criminals and communists, posing a national security threat as a fifth column; immigration efforts are inadequate. Senator O'Connor highlights entry points and high arrest numbers from Mexico.