The bill provides that an alien must be able to read. write and speak words in ordinary usage in the English language. unless he is physically unable to do so. Exceptions are made for those persons who have been legally residing in the United States for 20 years and who on the date of the approval of the bill are over 60 years of age. It would obviously be undue hardship to require a person in the latter class to read. write and speak English in order to become a naturalized citizen. This latter group of persons is small numerically and will diminish with the oncoming years. There is a proviso which states that the requirements relating to the ability to read and write English shall be met if the applicant can read or write simple words and phrases to the end that a reasonable test of his literacy shall be made.
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