:Yes, I am sure G.Khan existed. We have many sources for that, from friends and enemies, although I doubt he was a member of the CP. Jesus, as well, is referred to outside of the Bible by contemporary Roman sources, who would not be biased toward making the guy up. But that aside, you and I aren't going to see eye to eye on much of theissues raised, so let's just stop arguing about it.  

 I still believe your list is fraught with problems and offer two quick illustrations:  

 *Walter Bernstein is listed as one with a "covert relationship" with the USSR, yet this is based solely on one Venona cable that has "Khan" stating Bernstein would file a report when he "returns from his trip," which involved a journey into German held Yugoslavia for an interview with Tito he was doing for Yank magazine (Hardly a left magazine of any sort). The identity of "Khan" remains unknown (not Ghengis), Bernsteing does not even have a codename,the relationship between the two remains unknown, and neither the FBI or the NSA identify Bernstein as an agent of any kind. So, aside from K&H;'s assertion, on what basis would you include his name? This is just one example of K&H; slandering a man simply because his name is mentioned.  

 *Donald Hiss is another, and although his name does not appear in Venona, your intro to the names makes it appear that it does. The sole accusations against Hiss rest with Chambers, and later, one mention by a fellow named Rushmore, which never led anywhere. The FBI files on Donald run from 1942 to 1957, He was extensively investigated on all aspects of the charges (you can check this yourself by going to FBI.gov and clicking on the FOIA tab). The investigation was first closed in 1952 with the FBI referring to Chambers' allegations as "unsubstantiated" and stating that there had been "no allegations of espionage at any time." The case was then reopened for a perjury investigation as Donald had testfied under oath that he had not been any time a member of the Party, or any affiliated group, in any way, shape or form, nor had he ever known Chambers at any time. That investigation extended over the next several years and not one of the FBI's party source had ever heard of D. Hiss, other than from coverage of his brother's trial. Donald was never charged with perjury, nor is there any indication in the published files that the FBI thought he should be.  He was then investgated again concerning resurfaced charges Chambers had made concerning the first Harry Bridges deportation case. Again, the allegation led nowhere. The link to his name lists him as a member of the Ware group, but the FBI could not substantiate that. Lee Pressman (another name that should be removed, but later on that), who testified willingly, stated that he had been in the Ware group and the party for about a year and a half during the period cited by Chambers, and that neither Hiss brother was involved as far as he knew. Nathanial Weyl testfied as well that Donald was not a member. So, again, why is his name listed, other than K&H;'s assertion which appears to be based solely on Chambers'assertion, which the FBI calls "unsubstantiated"? As for suggesting different language for the names, that's fine with me, I'll try to come up with something later, its kinda late now.Grif