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als you have so eloquently outlined are practiced, where scientists, regardless of biological fitness, share with each other their advances from moment to moment and so add to the security of civilization from day to day. Is it in the great research foundations whose unlimited funds are used to lure promising young men to their staffs, much as athletes used to be given scholarships by universities anxious to improve the physical qualities of American youth? Is it in the experimental laboratories of great industries where technological advances are daily suppressed, locked away in safes, so profits may not be diminished by the expensive retooling necessary to put these advances into effect? Or is it in a field closer to my own, in chemical research--pure science, if you like--where truly secrets are shared on an international scale in order to build up the cartels which choke production by increasing prices and promote those industries which thrive on international illwill?" Assemblyman Brown rose to his feet and said in measured tones, "This woman is a paid agent of the Communist International. I have heard such rantings from demagogues on streetcorners. I demand the committee listen to no more of this propaganda." Mr Miller gave a polite wave of his hand toward the assemblyman, indicating at once full agreement with what the legislator said and apology for pursuing his questioning of Miss Francis. He then asked the witness sternly, "What is your real name?" "I'm afraid I don't quite understand. The only name I have is Josephine Spencer Francis and so far as I know it is thus written on my birth certificate." "Birth certificate, ay? Where were you born? Speak up, don't mumble." "Russia, without a doubt," muttered Assemblyman Brown. "Youre sure it isnt Franciski or Franciscovitch? Or say, Finklestein?" "My name is not Finkelstein, although I do not find myself terrified of that combination of syllables. I was born in Moscow--" Another sensation. "I thought so!" screamed Judge Robinson triumphantly. "Aha!" exclaimed Senator Jones profoundly. "The leopard doesnt change his spots or the Red his (or her) color," asserted Assemblyman Brown. "A sabatoor," yelled several of the spectators. Only Dr Johnson seemed unimpressed with the revelation; he smiled contentedly. "--in Moscow, Idaho," concluded Miss Francis, picking her teeth with a flourish. Judge Robinson screeched, "Ay? Ay? What's all this hub
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