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McGrath, J. Howard (James Howard), 1903-1966

Testimonial Dinner for Attorney General McGrath

Testimonial dinner in honor of Attorney General J. Howard McGrath, given by Col. Francis Vigo Post #1093, American Legion, at the Hotel Commodore. Lower dias, left to right: District Attorney Frank S. Hogan; U.S. District Court Judge Irving R. Kaufman; U.S. District Court Judge Gregory F. Noonan; Judge Vincent A. Lupiano of the Municipal Court; Judge Edward J. McCullen of the City Court; Judge Edward M. Curran of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia; Executive assistant to the Attorney General Grace M. Stewart; Judge Edward A. Tamm of the U.S.

Photo of Attorney General J. Howard McGrath as he appeared before a Senate Commerce Subcommittee

Attorney General J. Howard McGrath was the first witness appearing before a Senate Commerce Subcommittee on a bill to outlaw interstate transmission of gambling information. Attorney General McGrath told the Committee that he did not know of any nationwide crime syndicate, but the Federal Government wants to help the states suppress "organized" gambling activities. From: Beth Gore.