Abstract

Science Notebook

The article focuses on the unexpected victory and the equally unforeseen Democratic Congressional sweep of the U.S. President Harry S. Truman that offer real hope that the loyalty probe among employees of non-sensitive federal agencies will be conducted more reasonably. It is welcome news that a militant organization, the Scientists' Committee on Loyalty Problems, has recently been set up in the New York area to defend the civil liberties of scientists. The committee has an impressive list of members and sponsors and an excellent program. It will provide counsel and help obtain hearings for scientists with clearance or other loyalty difficulties, maintain a file of information on government clearance procedures and carry on a publicity campaign against irresponsible vilification.