(Testimony of James Herbert Martin)
Mr. Martin.
Right across the hall from it.
Mr. Rankin.
And then after Marina's room right next to hers?
Mr. Martin.
Is a children's bedroom.
Mr. Rankin.
That was the closest one to the living room, is that right?
Mr. Martin.
Yes.
Mr. Rankin.
About how large was your bedroom?
Mr. Martin.
I think it is about 14 by, maybe 14 by 14, 16.
Mr. Rankin.
How large was Marina's room?
Mr. Martin.
About 11 by 13.
Mr. Rankin.
And the children's room?
Mr. Martin.
About the same size.
Mr. Rankin.
What children do you have?
Mr. Martin.
I have a 14-year-old boy and a 12-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl.
Mr. Rankin.
And they are all living at home.
Mr. Martin.
Yes.
Mr. Rankin.
And they have been throughout this period, have they?
Mr. Martin.
Yes.
Mr. Rankin.
Had you discussed the assassination with Marina at all prior to the time she came to live with you?
Mr. Martin.
No.
Mr. Rankin.
Had you discussed any financial arrangements with her or the idea that you should manage her affairs before she came to live with you?
Mr. Martin.
No.
Mr. Rankin.
When did the donations for Marina and her children start to come in, do you recall the date?
Mr. Martin.
No.
Mr. Rankin.
Was it before she came to live with you?
Mr. Martin.
Not to my knowledge, I didn't--I think it started after she came into the house.
The Chairman.
Mr. Rankin, if you will excuse me now, gentlemen, I am going to retire to my Court work and Mr. Dulles, will you conduct the hearing? If you are still in session I will be here this afternoon to see you, if not, gentlemen, I am very glad to have seen you, both of you. Give Mr. Thorne my regards, please.
(At this point, the Chief Justice Warren left the hearing room.)
Mr. Dulles.
Will you proceed, please.
Mr. Rankin.
When did the idea of your being Marina's business manager first come up.
Mr. Martin.
It was after the first of December. She had been there about 3 or 4 days, I guess.
Mr. Rankin.
That is 1963?
Mr. Martin.
1963.
Mr. Rankin.
Will you tell us how it came up?
Mr. Martin.
One of the Secret Service agents suggested that I get an attorney for Marina.
Mr. Rankin.
Who was that?
Mr. Martin.
Lee Gopadze.
Mr. Rankin.
Where did this conversation occur?
Mr. Martin.
In the den.
Mr. Rankin.
Who was there?
Mr. Martin.
I think Marina was there.
Mr. Rankin.
Anyone else?
Mr. Martin.
Not to my knowledge.
Mr. Rankin.
About what time of the day, do you recall?
Mr. Martin.
No.
Mr. Rankin.
Mr. Gopadze made this suggestion, he made it to you, did he?
Mr. Martin.
Yes.
Mr. Rankin.
Did he say that in English?
Mr. Martin.
Yes.
Mr. Rankin.
Did you know whether Marina understood it?
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