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Levine was working for the Bureau of Ordnance in Washington, D.C., on fire control equipment for naval vessels. Rubell spoke of the Russian war effort and the sacrifice of the Soviets and said some people were contributing to the Russian war effort by giving them info on secret material and developments. He asked Levine to contribute by giving reports and drawings concerning the projects on which he was working. On about eight occasions Rubell solicited Levine for information. But Levine maintains he never gave it, either orally or in writing. He finally told Rubell he had thought the matter over and could not go along with him.
    He then told Rubell he was contemplating going to New York City to work for the Howland Instrument Company on fire control equipment. Rubell expressed his disappointment and said he would prefer that Levine stay with the Bureau of Ordnance.
    Levine advised that Rubell told him that Maury Ballinzweig, Levine’s neighbor, who was employed at the Howland Instrument Company at the time, was one of the persons furnishing information to the Russians. Ballinzweig left the Howland Instrument Company about the beginning of July, 1950, and failed to return. His whereabouts are unknown. He left his residence on about July 5, 1950, with his wife and child, and his sister-in-law, who is now occupying his home, advised Levine that Ballinzweig “has gone to the farm to recuperate.”
    Levine said that recently Ballinzweig appeared to be very nervous. Bureau files state that Maury Ballinzweig was born on June 3, 1917, in New York City. His parents were born in Russia. He is married to Linda Ballinzweig, and resides directly in the rear of the Levine home.
    Ballinzweig is a graduate of the City College of New York, with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He was employed by the Navy Department, Bureau of Ordnance, in Washington, D.C. from 1939 through 1941, when he resigned to enter the University of Oregon. He and Levine roomed together in Washington, D.C. Earlier they had attended the City College of New York together. He was active in the American Youth Congress and the American Peace Society.
    A complete review of all our references on Ballinzweig has not been made as yet. This will be done immediately.
    Every effort should be made to locate Ballinzweig immediately.
    Teletype July 25, 1950. In connection with espionage activity of Solomon Rubell, recently arrested, he operated a network probably including Robert Metzger, employee of National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Pittsburgh, Pa.
    Every attempt should be made to locate and thoroughly interview Joe Klein, last known address—23, rue Lagore, Paris. Klein formerly worked in the Army Signal Corps, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. In 1949 he went to Holland to study butterfly art. Visited inland, thereafter went to France. Stern said that Rubell told him Klein had left because he feared his espionage activities would be exposed. Klein should be closely questioned re apartment 29 Perry Street on whether photo equipment maintained in that apartment was for espionage purposes. He should be questioned re his ownership of Leica camera and where he obtained it. He should be asked when he intends to return to U.S.

The Death House, 1954
    Solly Rubell near the end of the road.
    —G. L.
    If Solly Rubell were asked before that week if he were sure of what he had done, he would have said yes. There was always the terror of dying. But the worst thing was this dot of doubt.
    A former comrade who’d fought in Spain had written him in the death house. He had been taken off guard.
Dear Comrade Solomon:
    I’m a Lincoln vet.
    I want to tell you what you’re dying for.
    This letter is going to light a firecracker up your ass.
    Here is what I know …
    The vet had a foul mouth, but the letter clanged in his head. Then he’d wanted to burn it, but he had to keep reading, until the world seemed to be turning upside down. He couldn’t keep it out of his headaches and