Speaker. one trained in the law and accustomed to the Judicial process is naturally inclined to be particularly zealous. sometimes perhaps too much so. in guarding freedom of speech. This. however. can be carried too far. The State Department has seen fit to grant 23 visas to Communists from Russia and its satellites to come to this country to attend what is called a cultural and scientific conference for world peace. about to open in New York City under the chairmanship of a Harvard professor. Harlow Shapley. who has been affiliated with a host of Communistfront organizations in this country. The explanation given for this singular action is that the Department is seeking to preserve freedom of speech.