About 1949 and 1950, the last year that I was in Seattle—a youth committee was set up which I worked with, controlled, and guided all of its activities and tried to train the youth along Communist Party lines; and on that youth committee I remember a young man named Al Cumming, Robert Krahl, Calvin Harris.
Are you acquainted with Mr. Al Cumming?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Krahl. I invoke the fifth amendment for the reasons previously stated. I believe that is the way to work it.
Mr. Wheeler. What were the functions of the youth committee of the Communist Party?
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Krahl. I again invoke the fifth amendment on the grounds previously stated, and refuse to answer.
Mr. Wheeler. Was Mrs. Hartle correct when she identified you as a member of the Communist Party, a member of the youth committee?
Mr. Krahl. I give the same answer, for the same reasons.
Mr. Wheeler. Are you a member of the Communist Party today?