Investigation of Communist activities in Seattle, Wash., Area, Hearings, Part 2

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

Mr. Wheeler. Have you held any positions in the union that we are discussing?

Mr. George. Again, sir, I shall have to invoke the fifth amendment.

Mr. Wheeler. Is it not a fact that the warehousemen are members of the International Longshoreman’s and Warehousemen’s Union? I am not asking you if you are a member of the ILWU; just a blanket question.

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. George. Yes; that is a fact.

Mr. Wheeler. Are you a member of the International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. George. Again, sir, I have to invoke my privileges under the fifth amendment.

Mr. Wheeler. Have you at any time during your residency in Seattle been acquainted with a lady by the name of Barbara Hartle?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)