Washington, Mar. 13.
R. J. Parnell Thomas, New Jersey Republican Representative, has begun impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives against the Secretary of Labour, Miss Frances Perkins and two aides, charging they committed high crimes or misdemean ours by obstructing the deportation of Mr. Harry Bridges, Australian-born west coast labour leader.
Mr. Thomas introduced a resolution calling for an investigation to determine whether impeachment is warranted.
Named with Miss Perkins were the Immigration Commissioner, Mr. James L. Houghteling, and Mr. Gerard D. Reilly, Labour Department Solicitor.
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