Resolution from the International Workers Order Lodge Number 4266 to President Harry S. Truman

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7/14/98 25723 STATE NATIONAL SECURITY RESOLUT 1 0 x WHEREAS: Attorney -General Clark has questioned the loyalty of the International Workers Order in violation of the Const tution and elementary democratic procedure; and WHEREAS The purpose of this attempt at character assassination is to SOW distrust against a legally constituted fraternal benefit organization chartered by the State of New York, with license to operate in many other states, to which we have entrusted our insurance. protection and fraternal and cultural welfare; and WhEREAS: This act is a deliberate distortion of the facts and maligns the true character of our organization which we, the members, have democratically built to further our fraternal needs, develop our cultural activities and interest and carry forward a civic program for the advancement of our communities and of American democracy, and to combat discrimination because of race, color, creed, language or national origin; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Lodge No. 4266 of the International Workers Order assembled on first Sunday every month. at 1213 W. 18th Street, Chicago Ill. repudiates the false accusations and allegations of the Attorney-General which violate the constitution and the Bill of Rights, which the Attorney-General has sworn to uphold; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this action by the Attorney- General is a flagrant interference with our right to freedom of association and with our right to. engage in the co-operative insurance business as a legally C constituted and chartered fraternal organization; and BE IT FFURTHER RESOLVED: That we wholeheartedly endorse and priscel. support the General Council of the International Workers Order in all legal and other actions aimed at protecting the good name, integrity and security of our organization, as well as the rescinding of the Branch #4266. Attorney-General's list. (Seal) President mike Vice-President Frank Kuphor Secretary Stene Patrick Apr. 1934