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3540 COMMUNISM IN HOLLYWOOD MOTION-PICTURE INDUSTRY in language almost that simple. I think in the meantime, before such legislation can be prepared adequately—by the way, one of the things that I never understood is that such legislation would cause the party to go underground. The party seems to be so far underground now that I don't see what difference the legislation would make. Where they are, I don't know. The second suggestion I might make would be to check very closely the cores of all Communist-front organizations, and I think if this is done it will be a great protection to people who have been fooled re- peatedly, I may add, not just once. Mr. Tavenner. In other words, that is the contribution this com- mittee can make by way of disclosure of the activity of these people in front organizations ? Mr. Roberts. I think they would lose their membership. I believed Mr. Odets this morning when he said he did not know what the real make-up of ASP* is. Three-quarters of the membership hasn't the faintest idea of who is the one behind it, who makes up the pamphlets that are sent out of this type. Mr. Tavenner. I have no further questions. Mr. Wood. I desire to express to you, Mr. Roberts, our appreciation for you coming in here, and the information you have given us, and also for the suggestions which you made to this committee. This committee, for the time since I have been a member of it, has given some rather close study to the question of outlawing the Com- munist Party, as such, and we have also spent a great deal of time, as you say, to find out the hard core of these various Communist fronts. We thank you for the valuable consideration you have made to our efforts, and you are entitled to our sincere thanks, and I extend it to you on behalf of the committee. Mr. Roberts. Thank you, very much. Mr. Wood. With that, you may be excused from further appearance. The committee will stand in recess until 10: 30 in the morning. (Whereupon, at 4 p. m., Tuesday, May 20, 1952, the hearing was recessed, to reconvene at 10: 30 a. m., Wednesday, May 21,1952.) a Southern California chapter of the National Council of the Arts. Sciences and Profes- sions, known more familiarly as the Hollywood Arts, Sciences and Professions Council or the ASP.