Mr. Wheeler. Are you acquainted with Mrs. Barbara Hartle?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Johnston. Because the answer is liable to have a tendency to incriminate me, at this time I invoke the fifth amendment and decline to answer that question.
Mr. Moulder. In future replies along that line, do I understand you decline to answer on the grounds of the fifth amendment for the reason that your answers might tend to incriminate you?
Mr. Johnston. That is right, sir.
Mr. Wheeler. Being a machinist, are you a member of any union?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Johnston. Well, I will have to decline on the same reason, of the fifth amendment.
Mr. Velde. I suggest that the Chair instruct the witness to answer the question.
Mr. Moulder. The Chair directs you to answer the question.