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100 / THE ALGER HISS TRIAL
Thursday, December 15, 1949
Witness: Claudia Catlett
Direct Examination by the Defense
Catlett was the Hisses' housekeeper from August 1935 until October 1938. She worked at their 30th Street apartment from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. every day except Thursday afternoon and Sunday.
CJ. Could you see visitors coming? A. Yes. I looked right out the kitchen window and saw everyone coming up the front steps.
The defense showed that Chambers had been present when the FBI questioned witnesses.
Q* Tell us about your FBI interview.
A* They showed me Mr. Chambers's picture. He had
a mustache then. He looked so different from most of
the people who visited the Hisses. I said I had seen
him once. The Hisses were both home. Mrs. Hiss
asked me to fix some tea. I did. He stayed but not for
long.
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