In compliance with the said "forthwith" subpena. Saul Grossman appeared before the said subcommittee at 11:45 a. In.. and your committee then and there demanded the production of the said records. correspondence. and memoranda pertaining to the organization of the Michigan Committee for Protection of Foreign Born. the affiliation with other organizations. membership records. and all moneys expended and/or received by the Michigan Committee for Protection of Foreign Born. described in the said "forthwith" subpena. and the said Saul Grossman refused to produce the said records and documents and refused to answer all questions relating thereto. The said Saul Grossman. having appeared as a witness and having been asked questions. namely: "Why do you not have them [the records called for in the subpena]? "You have been subpenaed in your official capacity to produce those records. "You are the executive secretary of the Michigan Committee for Protection of Foreign Born. are you not? "I asked you whether or not you refuse to produce the records called for in the subpena. Because I am demanding the production of them. "Mr. Chairman. I request that he be directed to produce the records. "Yes. the acting chairman directs that the witness produce the records of the Michigan Committee for Protection of Foreign Born described in the subpena duces tecum. "Where are the records of this committee? "Am I right in assuming that there are records? "Well. how about the question asked you by counsel? Do you decline to produce the records? "That is not what I asked you. and the question calls for a simple answer. Yes or No." which questions were pertinent to the subject under inquiry. refused to answer such questions. and as a result of the said Saul Grossmans refusal to answer the aforesaid questions and produce the said records and documents described in the said forthwith subpena. your committee was prevented from receiving testimony and information concerning a matter committed to said committee in accordance with the terms of the subpena served upon said Saul Grossman. The record of the proceedings before the committee. on April 29. 1952. at 11:45 a. In.. during which the said Saul Grossman refused to produce all records. correspondence. and memoranda pertaining to the organization of the Michigan Committee for the Protection of the Foreign Born. the affiliation with other organizations. membership records. and all moneys expended and/or received by the Michigan Committee for the Protection of Foreign Born. pertinent to the subject under inquiry. and during which the said Saul Grossman refused to answer the aforesaid questions. pertinent to the subject under inquiry. is set forth as follows: "(A subcommittee of the Committee on UnAmerican Activities. consisting of Hon. FRANCIS E. WALTER. chairman.
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