James Delaney Holding Switchblade Knives

(Original Caption) Seeks to Outlaw Switchblade Knives. Washington, D.C.: Rep. James J. Delaney, D-N.Y.; displays some switchblade knives, confiscated by capital police in assault cases, as he testifies in support of his bill to outlaw them on a nation-wide basis. Delaney presented his arguments before a house interstate commerce subcommittee. He told the group that the knives have become a menace to public safety throughout the country.
(Original Caption) Seeks to Outlaw Switchblade Knives. Washington, D.C.: Rep. James J. Delaney, D-N.Y.; displays some switchblade knives, confiscated by capital police in assault cases, as he testifies in support of his bill to outlaw them on a nation-wide basis. Delaney presented his arguments before a house interstate commerce subcommittee. He told the group that the knives have become a menace to public safety throughout the country.
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