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

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

Mr. Wheeler. Mrs. Hartle in her testimony stated you were chairman of that group. Was she correct in this testimony?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

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

Mr. Wheeler. Are you familiar with an organization called the Interracial Action Committee?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. George. I will have to invoke my privileges under the fifth amendment.

Mr. Wheeler Are you a member of the Communist Party today, Mr. George?

(The witness confers with his counsel.)

Mr. George. I will have to invoke my privileges under the fifth amendment and decline to answer that, sir.

Mr. Wheeler. No further questions, Mr. Chairman.