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306 COMMUNISM IN MOTION-PICTURE INDUSTRY Mr. Moore. Could you make that question a little more specific? Mr. Tavenner. I could not help but overhear, from even at this dis- tance, what appeared to be prompting of your answer about making it more specific. I do not believe that counsel should indicate to the wit- ness what answers to make, but of course you are free, as the chairman will advise you, to confer with your counsel at all times. Mr. Popper. I object to the comment because it is inconsistent with the fact. There was no such statement made by counsel. Mr. Wood. The witness has a right to confer with his counsel at any time he desires. Mr. Popper. However, I would like my objection noted because it is contrary to the fact. Mr. Tavenner. Did not counsel make the statement to you, when I first asked the question, to ask that it be made more specific? Mr. Moore. He did not use the word "specific," no, sir. Mr. Tavenner. What word did he use ? Mr. Moore. I don't remember, but he didn't say that. Mr. Tavenner. That was the meaning of it, wasn't it ? Mr. Popper. I object to that on the ground this constitutes legiti- mate advice of counsel. Mr. Wood. The committee does not permit objections. Mr. Popper. I appreciate that, but the witness is being badgered about legitimate advice of counsel. Mr. Wood. The witness is merely being asked a question, and it is the view of the chairman that the questions asked are not a badgering. Mr. Tavenner. My question to you was whether or not there was within the Radio Writers' Guild a group which was interested in the dissemination of information relating to atomic energy? Mr. Moore. I still think it is a vague question. Mr. Tavenner. That would seem to me to be an easy question for you to answer. Mr. Moore. I consider it a vague and airy question. Mr. Tavenner. Then I will try to make it a little more specific for you. Were you interested, as a member of the Radio Writers' Guild, in the dissemination of information to the public relating to atomic energy ? Mr. Moore. As a member of the Radio Writers' Guild ? Mr. Tavenner. Either as a member or not as a member. Mr. Moore. It seems to me you are just trying to connect me again with this organization, Hollywood Writers' Mobilization, which you have declared or attempted to define as a subversive organization. Mr. Tavenner. I am only endeavoring to get such facts from you as I am able to get concerning your experience in Hollywood and the various organizations with which you were affiliated. Mr. Moore. I decline to answer the question on the grounds pre- viously stated. Mr. Tavenner. Was there an organization within the Radio Writ- ers' Guild which interested itself in the dissemination of information relating to atomic energy? Mr. Moore. It seems to me this is the same type of question. I decline to answer for the same reason. Mr. Walter. Was he asked the question of whether or not he was a member of the Screen Writers' Guild ? Mr. Tavenner. Yes; and admitted he was.