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

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

Mr. Sykes. May we have a minute, please.

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. Moulder. Let the record show that the witness is conferring with counsel.

Mr. Halonen. To the last question I again invoke the fifth amendment on grounds of possible self-incrimination, and refuse to answer.

Mr. Tavenner. Were you a member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade?

Mr. Halonen. Once again I do decline to answer the question on the grounds of the fifth amendment, as previously stated.

Mr. Tavenner. Were you in the Spanish area 14 months during the Spanish Civil War?

Mr. Halonen. Once again I decline to answer the question, under the fifth amendment, on grounds previously stated.

Mr. Tavenner. Have you had any affiliation with the International Workers Order?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)