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Mechanics of Juries: Archibald R. Watson

County Clerk Watson details the specifics of jury service. May 26, 1938
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What Kind of Jury System Do We Want? - Fiorello H. La Guardia

"A jury is the best lie detector." May 11, 1938

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Trial by Jury: Cornelius W. Wickersham

"Few things are more firmly embedded in the American system of administering justice than trial by jury." May 4, 1938

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Importance of Jury System : Thomas E. Dewey

Women are now on trial juries and doing a splendid job. Apr 20, 1938

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