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Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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In Sacramento, Communist leaders Albert Hougardy, Pat Chambers, and Caroline Decker admitted their aim to overthrow California's government like Soviet Russia, following Communist Internationale dictates. They favored violence if necessary for workers' conditions, contrasting Gov. Frank F. Merriam's enforcement of anti-violence laws.
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SACRAMENTO, June 29. (U.P.)—Overthrow of California's state government and substitution of control similar to that of Soviet Russia is the admitted aim of Communists here, three recognized leaders admitted today.
In a frank statement based on the contention the Communists have nothing to hide." Albert Hougardy, congressional candidate, said they were following the dictates of the Communist Internationale, in a program to overthrow capitalistic governments.
While Hougardy said the party did not favor violence, Pat Chambers, admitted organizer of the Cannery and Agricultural Workers union which has been involved in a number of strikes, and Caroline Decker, union secretary, both favored violence if it was "necessary to give better living and working conditions for the working class."
Chambers, who insisted he didn't want trouble, nevertheless explained that it would be "necessary for us to arm in self-defense if the farmers hire professional gunmen."
The Communist statements were voiced in direct contrast to a stand taken by Gov. Frank F. Merriam that state laws against violence and agitation would be strictly enforced.
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Sacramento
Event Date
June 29
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no immediate casualties; statements contrast with governor's enforcement of anti-violence laws.
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Communist leaders admitted aim to overthrow California's government and establish Soviet-style control, following Communist Internationale program. Hougardy stated no favor for violence, but Chambers and Decker supported it if necessary for workers' conditions; Chambers mentioned arming for self-defense against gunmen.