Mr. O’Connell. State of Washington?
Mr. Tavenner. No. It was in Washington, D. C. According to the Daily Worker of January 13, 1949, we find an article entitled “Congressman To Address Crusade,” this paragraph:
The final panel on persecuted political minorities based on the indictments of the 12 Communist leaders will be discussed by Marcantonio, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, and former Montana Congressman Jerry O’Connell.
Do you recall whether you did speak?
Mr. O’Connell. I am positive I did not. I have never met DuBois, never met him in my life. I have never been involved with him. Marc I know real well.
Mr. Scherer. Do I understand you to say you don’t recall whether you made the speech?
Mr. O’Connell. I am positive I never spoke at any such panel. Because I——
Mr. Tavenner. Do you recall having agreed to appear on that program?
Mr. O’Connell. No, I surely don’t.
Mr. Scherer. Is that the Daily Worker?