Condons expressions of admiration for Russia were so strong that she was taken to task by one Member of the Senate and two Members of the House. This was an evening social gathering to which Mr. Duce invited a ratherlarge group. Mr. Duce is a State Department adviser on petroleum policy. Mrs. Condon was not taken to task by anybody for expressions of admiration for Russia on this or any other occasion. The TimesHerald article continues: 4. Condon was a close friend of Dr. Harlow Shapley. named In 11 Communistfront organizations. among them the Joint AntiFascist Refugee Committee. 16 of whose members have been convicted of contempt of Congress. Dr. Condon is a friend of Dr.