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The investigators indulge
in a Hollywood touch,
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to make themselves photogenic
before appearing on television.
1:18:05
And nowfor a more serious aspect.
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The actual investigation
in progress.
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The chairman
is questioning a witness.
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Raise your right hand.
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Do you swear to tell the truth?
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I do.
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- State your name.
- James Durkin.
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- Profession?
- School teacher.
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Mr Durkin, were you ever
a member of the Communist Party?
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I was, Sir. I joined the Communist
Party in 1940, resigned in 1950.
1:18:28
In 1940 did you meet Mr and Mrs
Macabee, school teachers?
1:18:32
I did, Sir.
1:18:33
Mr and Mrs Macabee, stand up.
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Take a look at this man and woman.
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Are they the same Macabees
that you met in 1940?
1:18:45
They are, Sir.
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To the best of your recollection,
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were they at that time members
of the Communist Party?
1:18:52
They were, Sir.
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That's all, Mr Durkin.
1:18:56
Mr Macabee will now
take the witness stand.
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On the witness stand, Macabee
admitted he had been a communist,
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but had resigned 5 years ago.
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When asked to give information
about other party members,
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Macabee refused to answer.
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Mr Macabee, if you don't answer
you'll be charged with contempt.
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I will answer any questions
concerning myself,
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but it is against my conscience
to give names
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or to inform on other people.
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This Committee cites witness for
contempt of Congress. Remove him.
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I charge this committee with
fomenting a cold civil war of hate...
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James Macabee
nowfaces contempt charges.
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If convicted he'll receive a minimum
sentence of 1 year per charge.
1:19:38
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