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

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

Mr. Moulder. I hope the witness has contributed to the union’s effort.

Mr. Wheeler. When and where you were born, Mr. Kroener?

Mr. Kroener. Seattle, Wash., April 8, 1920.

Mr. Wheeler. Are you acquainted with Mrs. Barbara Hartle?

Mr. Kroener. Again I invoke the fifth amendment.

Mr. Wheeler. Did you know that Mrs. Hartle, in her testimony as a witness before this committee in June 1954, identified you as a member of the Communist Party?

Mr. Kroener. Again I invoke the fifth amendment on the grounds of self-incrimination.

Mr. Wheeler. Have no comment other than that concerning her testimony?

Mr. Kroener. No.

Mr. Velde. Mr. Wheeler, do you have the testimony of Mrs. Hartle there?