Norris, whose vigorous political views exercised a deep influence upon his seminary student John Birch and others, later undertook a wide, public ministry; however, the reputation of the Reverend J O L Spracklin never eclipsed the events of 1920.
After World War II, when John Birch, a graduate of his seminary in Fort Worth, was killed by the Chinese communists, Norris renewed his attack on communist influences in the United States.
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Some famous residents and ex-residents of Garforth include, Chris Silverwood, Dave Seaman and Andrew White, of the Kaiser Chiefs, John Birch (Rugby League Player for Leeds,England and Great Britain) The town was also the birthplace of Second World War airman, Sir Augustus Walker of the Royal Air Force.
Robert Waring Stoddard (1906–1984), American businessman and one of the founders of the anti-communist John Birch Society
Cleon Skousen (1913–2006), American writer associated with the John Birch Society