Investigation of Communist Activities in Seattle, Wash., Area, Hearings, Part 1

by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities

Mr. Wheeler. Were you a member of the Communist Party?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. Carlson. Will you specify the date that you are referring to?

Mr. Wheeler. Have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. Carlson. Mr. Chairman, I am not a member of the Communist Party today. But in regards to whether I ever have been one, the answer may tend to incriminate me, and I refuse to answer.

Mr. Moulder. In other words, during the past 5 years, as I understand the telegram, you have not been a member of the Communist Party?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. Carlson. Yes; that is correct.

Mr. Moulder. In other words, 5 years ago you disassociated yourself from any connection with the Communist Party movement. Is that so? Approximately 5 years ago?