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Warren Commission Hearings: Vol. XV - Page 270« Previous | Next »

(Testimony of Edward C. Dietrich)

Mr. Dietrich.
Yes, sir. He asked me about how long it would take me to arrive at that destination. I told him I would be there in about 15 minutes.
He said, "Well, if it takes 30 minutes, it is all right."
I was in civilian clothes at the time. However, I carried my weapon with me. On arriving at the terminal, I saw Mr. Hall and Mr. Goin, and a few minutes upon arrival Mr. Fleming arrived on the scene.
Mr. Hubert.
Did you change into your uniform?
Mr. Dietrich.
No, sir. I had arrived in civilian clothes, and I had no other attire to put on since my uniform was at home.
Mr. Hubert.
Did Mr. Goin change or anyone else change into uniform?
Mr. Dietrich.
If I remember correctly, Mr. Goin was in uniform when I saw him. Mr. Hall, of course, was not, because he never wears a uniform, nor does Mr. Fleming.
Mr. Hubert.
Now you stated that you received this call from Mr.--
Mr. Dietrich.
Harold Fleming.
Mr. Hubert.
Did you also receive a call from Mr. Hall?
Mr. Dietrich.
I can't recall right offhand whether I did or not. Actually, I didn't receive any call myself. My mother, if I remember correctly, received---she might have received a call from Mr. Hall, as well as Mr. Fleming. I am not quite sure.
Mr. Hubert.
But in any case, you called Mr. Fleming at his home?
Mr. Dietrich.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Hubert.
You fixed that at 10:30. Are you sure that is correct?
Mr. Dietrich.
Sir?
Mr. Hubert.
You fixed the time of your calling Mr. Fleming at 10:30. I asked. you to reexamine that and see if that is correct?
Mr. Dietrich.
Well, if I remember correctly, my mother received a call from Mr. Fleming on or about 9:45. As to my calling him at 10:30, I can't truthfully say whether it was 10:30 or not. It was on or about that time. Mr. HUBERT. What time had you left your home?
Mr. Dietrich.
I left home to visit the drugstore, to have a cup of coffee, I would say about 9:30.
Mr. Hubert.
How far is the drugstore from your home?
Mr. Dietrich.
Oh, about 2 miles.
Mr. Hubert.
Did you go by automobile?
Mr. Dietrich.
Yes.
Mr. Hubert.
You had a cup of coffee?
Mr. Dietrich.
Yes.
Mr. Hubert.
How long did you stay in the drugstore?
Mr. Dietrich.
Oh, I imagine I stayed there about 10 minutes; not too long.
Mr. Hubert.
What is the name of the drugstore, and where is it located?
Mr. Dietrich.
Let's see; well, I go to various drugstores on Sunday. I go to Skillern's sometimes, and Dobbs House.
Mr. Hubert.
Do you have any recollection of which one you went to on this particular Sunday?
Mr. Dietrich.
No, I just can't remember, because I don't go to the same one each Sunday. I really don't.
Mr. Hubert.
When you left there, you came right back home?
Mr. Dietrich.
Yes.
Mr. Hubert.
How far, in point of driving time, was that drugstore?
Mr. Dietrich.
I would say about 5 minutes.
Mr. Hubert.
You mentioned the drugstore as being 2 miles away and taking 5 minutes. Does that help you in any way in fixing what drugstore it was?
Mr. Dietrich.
Well, there are four different drugstores I visit off and on from Sunday to Sunday, and they are all approximately 2 miles, I would say.
Mr. Hubert.
So that either the distance, the way you mentioned on the it takes to get there would not have
Mr. Dietrich.
Would not have an effect on the time. I would say 5 minutes.
Mr. Hubert.
I think you were gone from your home about an hour?
Mr. Dietrich.
Sir?
Mr. Hubert.
Were you gone from your home about an hour?
Mr. Dietrich.
No; I wasn't gone. If I remember correctly, I left at 9:30.
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