Mr. Krahl. I received a general discharge under honorable conditions.
Mr. Wheeler. Are you familiar with the committee called the Youth Committee that is within the circles of the Communist Party in King County?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Krahl. At this point, Mr. Chairman, I would like to invoke the fifth amendment on the ground that I think that this may lead into questions which could force me to testify against myself.
Mr. Wheeler. Are you acquainted with Mrs. Barbara Hartle?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Krahl. I give the same answer, for the reasons previously stated.
Mr. Moulder. You decline to answer for the same reason?
Mr. Krahl. I decline to answer for the reasons previously stated.
Mr. Wheeler. I would like to refer to part 2 of a document entitled “Investigation of Communist Activities in the Pacific Northwest Area.” It is a copy of the transcript of hearings held here last June. Mrs. Hartle is testifying: