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Chambers admits perjury to shield Hiss in spy case
Whittaker Chambers testified he lied to protect Alger Hiss and others tied to a prewar Soviet spy ring. He said his seven perjury instances aimed to reveal part of the conspiracy while sparing friends from ultimate consequences. the cross examination followed as prosecutors pressed the timing of his break with communism.
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