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

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

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

Mr. Wheeler. Mrs. Hartle testified before this committee last June that she knew you as a member of the waterfront section of the Communist Party. Is that correct?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. George. Again, Mr. Chairman, I have to invoke the privileges granted me under the fifth amendment of the Constitution.

Mr. Wheeler. Will you also invoke the privilege on all questions relating to the waterfront section of the Communist Party?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. George. I shall have to invoke my privileges under the fifth amendment in connection with that.

Mr. Wheeler. Were you an official of the union in 1951?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. George. Again I have to invoke my privileges under the fifth amendment and decline to answer the question.