J. A. Lester v. Lawrence E. Parker

Appellants question our statement that the only difference between the plaintiffs and all the seamen who are currently being employed is that the plaintiffs have been screened under the void procedures. They say: “The vital difference between appellees and all seamen working is that the latter have affirmatively satisfied the commandant that they are not security risks, whereas appellees have not so satisfied the commandant.” The record here proves that this position is not tenable.

Defendants’ motion to enter judgment pursuant to the mandate was set for hearing on May 2, 1956. May 1, 1956,…