Former Chief Will Be Tried For 'Treason'

William W. Oppenheim '49, who yesterday resigned as President of the Harvard Democratic Club to become a Young Republican, will be tried for impeachment on nine specific counts when the club meets in closed session this evening, Edward F. Burke '50, special prosecutor for the Executive Committee, announced last night.

"We do not consider Oppenheim's resignation valid. He is still President as far as we're concerned," Burke said. "We are going to bring these charges against him and you can be sure they'll stick."

If, however, the charges do not stick and the prosecutor cannot get the required two-thirds vote of those present for impeachment, the Executive Committee plans to issue a resolution of public condemnation against its former chief.

Oppenheim admitted last night that public announcement of his switch to the Young Republicans before a formal notice could reach the Democrats was ill-timed, but declared he was disappointed that his resignation could not be accepted in good faith.