In Washington, Rep. Martin Dies (D-Texas) of the House Un-American Activities Committee reports an organized campaign against Jews involving a purported plot to overthrow the government.  

And Democratic California Gov. Culbert Olson announces plans to call a special election on the "Ham and Eggs" pension providing $30 every Thursday.

"The fact is that the most serious problem confronting America today is just this problem of the Jew and how to get rid of his influence definitely — locally, nationally and internationally," a hate letter says.

In Jerusalem, Isaac Herzog, chief rabbi of Yeshurun Synagogue, leads the prayer: "If I forget thee, Jerusalem, may my right hand wither." 

Above, Bette Davis in "Dark Victory."
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At left, Dr. Patrick S. O'Reilly, one of the suspects in the Black Dahlia case. Detectives in the Elizabeth Short killing investigated many people with medical backgrounds who had been accused of a sex crime. O'Reilly was eventually eliminated as a suspect in the Dahlia case.