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JURISDICTIONAL DISPUTES IN THE MOTION-PICTURE
INDUSTRY
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1947
House of Representatives, Special Subcommittee of the Committee on Education and Labor,
Los Angeles^ Calif.
The subcommittee met at 9 a. m. in room 324, United States Post Office Building and Courtliouse, the Honorable Carroll D. Kearns (chairman of the subcommittee) presiding.
i\.lso present: Laurence W. Beilenson, 321 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, Calif., appearing for Screen Actors Guild.
Mr. Kearns. The hearing will come to order.
Mr. McCann. Mr. Chairman, at this time I would like to read a telegram which has been received by Hon. Carroll D. Kearns, Subcommittee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, Federal Buildiiiir.
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Will arrive in Los Angeles for hearing on Monday. Because of necessity to obtain hotel accommodations, it is impossible to testify at 10 a. m. However, will be on hand for afternoon session. This is sent you on behalf of Chairman iTelix H. Knight, W. C. Birthright, and myself.
W. C. DOHERTY,
Eleventh Vice President, American Federation of Labor.
This afternoon it may b§ possible for us to hear from those gentlemen.
Mr. Chairman, Mr Cambiano is present and I am advised that he is now in the room and will be available as a witness. Mr, Cobb has stated he will be available as his first witness.
I think it w^ould be wise to advise ]\Ir. Cambiano that he is to stand ready to testify at a future time.
Mr. Kearns. No objection.
Mr. McCann. Mr. Chairman, I believe there is supposed to be an industry statement this morning for a few minutes. I would like to call on Mr. Boren to take the stand for just a moment.
TESTIMONY OF CHAELES S. BOREN— Eecalled
Mr. McCann. Mr. Boren, you have previously been sworn? Mr. Boren. I have, sir.
Mr. McCann. And I believe you have a statement to introduce at this time.
Mr. Boren. I have, sir.
Mr. McCann. Will you be kind enough to read it to us ?
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