(Testimony of William J. Newman)
Mr. Newman.
Well, it's like I say, in my case I have always been interested in law enforcement and it is an outlet, hobby, so to speak.
Mr. Griffin.
I want to say this, I finished interviewing Captain Arnett, and I found him to be a very fine gentleman, so on the basis of my experience, I don't have any reason to make these comments. Now, were you on duty with
Mr. Newman.
I was that evening. That was some 6 or 7 hours after the assassination.
Mr. Griffin.
I see. What time did you come on duty Friday evening?
Mr. Newman.
7 o'clock.
Mr. Griffin.
When you got to the police station, who did you report to?
Mr. Newman.
TO Lieutenant Merrell.
Mr. Griffin.
Where were you then assigned ?
Mr. Newman.
I was then assigned to ride observation with the Radio Patrol Squad 113.
Mr. Griffin.
What did riding observation consist of?
Mr. Newman.
Well, this is our normal assignment. We don't normally take part in police activities unless we are directed by a regular officer.
Mr. Griffin.
But you were riding around in the district someplace?
Mr. Newman.
That's right.
Mr. Griffin.
Did this permit the regular officer to be relieved for other duties?
Mr. Newman.
No, it didn't.
Mr. Griffin.
Would you have had to come in on Friday night anyhow ?
Mr. Newman.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Griffin.
Now, on Saturday night, on Saturday, were you at the police department?
Mr. Newman.
No; none at all Saturday.
Mr. Griffin.
On Sunday, did you come in?
Mr. Newman.
Yes.
Mr. Griffin.
All right. Now, how did you happen to get called in on Sunday?
Mr. Newman.
I was called by Sergeant Sullivan.
Mr. Griffin.
About what time do you believe Lieutenant Merrell called you?
Mr. Newman.
It was approximately 8:30 or 9 a.m.
Mr. Griffin.
How do you fix that time?
Mr. Newman.
I just say--I suppose it took me approximately an hour to get down there and I arrived about 9:30.
Mr. Griffin.
You were called in the morning?
Mr. Newman.
Yes.
Mr. Griffin.
8:30 or 9 in the morning?
Mr. Newman.
Yes.
Mr. Griffin.
Now, prior to the time that he called you in the morning, had you anything about the possibility of moving Lee Oswald to the county jail?
Mr. Newman.
Well, I knew he would be, of course, but I didn't know what
Mr. Griffin.
Incidentally, on Friday night, were you on the third floor at all?
Mr. Newman.
No; not at any time.
Mr. Griffin.
Do you remember when you came in on Sunday where you parked your automobile?
Mr. Newman.
Yes; I parked it across the street from the police garage on Canton.
Mr. Griffin.
On what street?
Mr. Newman.
On Canton, C-a-n-t-o-n [spelling].
Mr. Griffin.
And, is that north, south, east, or west of the
Mr. Newman.
It's immediately south of the downtown area.
Mr. Griffin.
And how far from Commerce Street; how many blocks from Commerce Street?
Mr. Newman.
As I recall, I think it's 3 blocks.
Mr. Griffin.
And is a police garage them?
Mr. Newman.
Yes.
Mr. Griffin.
Now, did you walk up Harwood?
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