Mr. Carlson. I would prefer, Mr. Chairman, to have specific questions directed at me, if I may.

Mr. Moulder. Very well.

Are you now a member of the Communist Party?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. Carlson. No, sir.

Mr. Moulder. Were you a member of the Communist Party a year ago?

Mr. Carson. No, sir.

Mr. Moulder. Were you a member of the Communist Party in 1951?

Mr. Carlson. To the best of my recollection; no, sir.

Mr. Moulder. During the year of 1950 were you a member of the Communist Party?