Mr. Rankin. In this examination, Mr. Dobbs, we are proceeding in accordance with the procedures that the Commission has set out and by reason of the Executive order of President Johnson No. 11130 and the joint resolution of Congress No. 137.
The examination will be done by myself, J. Lee Rankin, general counsel for the Commission. Mr. Liebeler is associated with me in that regard.
You are entitled to a 3-day notice of this examination. I assume, since you are willing to come here, you are willing to waive that 3-day notice and proceed with the hearing at this time; is that right?
Mr. Dobbs. That's right.
Mr. Rankin. You are also entitled to have your counsel here, as you have, and during the examination, if he has any objection to any questions or wants to have a recess so that he may talk with you, of course, he may. At the close of your testimony, if there is something that he would like to examine you about so as to clarify anything that you said or give you an opportunity to correct or to change it, that is provided for, too. Do you have any questions before we start?
Mr. Watts. Mr. Rankin, I think that it should show on the record that this is a voluntary appearance, that Mr. Dobbs volunteered what information he had and offered to come if you chose to have him.
Mr. Rankin. Yes; we wish to have that on the record.
Did you produce the information that was requested of you?
Mr. Dobbs. Yes; I turned it over to Mr. Watts, and he forwarded it to you.
Mr. Rankin. Do you have from the Militant files the 4-month introductory subscription blank stamped September 17, 1962?