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Warren Commission Hearings: Vol. VI - Page 427« Previous | Next »

(Testimony of Mary E. Bledsoe)

Mr. Jenner.
On the 12th, that would be Saturday the 12th of October, did he receive any phone calls?
Mrs. Bledsoe.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
Would you tell me about that?

Mrs. BLEDSOE. Well, I think he called somebody--somebody called him, and I judged it was his wife.
Mr. Jenner.
Did you answer the phone, or did he?
Mrs. Bledsoe.
No; my son answered.
Mr. Jenner.
Your son answered the phone?

Mrs. BLEDSOE. And he called him to the phone, and seemed like that she was going to have a child and---
Mr. Jenner.
Did you gather this from what you heard him say?
Mrs. Bledsoe.
From what they said.
Mr. Jenner.
From his end of the conversation?

Mrs. BLEDSOE. From him, and then I thought he was going to move, and you see, I was tickled to death, so, then said, "Well, I will meet her," or, said that he would meet her, said he would go to the hospital and meet her, see, but he didn't never get to it, I Judged that is what he said.
Mr. Jenner.
You heard enough of the conversation that you have the recollection that he said something about his wife possibly having to go to the hospital?
Mrs. Bledsoe.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
For the delivery of her child?
Mrs. Bledsoe.
Yes.
Mr. JENNER. Was this the first time you had any knowledge that his wife was with child?
Mrs. Bledsoe.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
Did you say anything about that to him?
Mrs. Bledsoe.
No; I didn't mention it. I never did mention about that man talking to him either, because it wasn't any of my business.
Mr. Jenner.
Which man?

Mrs. BLEDSOE. This man who called and talked to him in the foreign language. I never did see him.
Mr. Jenner.
How did you know it was a man?
Mrs. Bledsoe.
Well, I just judged that it was.
Mr. Jenner.
You heard his end of the conversation? He was talking in a foreign language?
Mrs. Bledsoe.
Yes.
Mr. JENNER. You assumed from that that whoever was on the other line was likewise talking in a foreign language, and you assumed a man, though you didn't know?
Mrs. BLEDSOE. I don't know, so, I didn't say that, because I don't know, but I never did say anything about it.
Mr. Jenner.
I believe that's about all I have.
Mr. Ball.
All right.
Mrs. Bledsoe.
What time is it? I'm tired.
Mr. Ball.
It is 5 minutes until 11.

Mrs. BLEDSOE. I guess he is going to ask something, too, and I will be up here at 12.
Mr. BALL. Mrs. Bledsoe, this deposition will be written up by the reporter, and you can take it and look it over if you wish and change it in any way and sign it, or if you wish to waive the signature we will have it written up and send it to the Commission as it is.
Do you have any preference that way? Do you want her to waive the signature?
Miss DOUTHIT. I think she can waive it. I don't see any reason for her to sign it.
Mr. BALL. Then can we, on the advice of your attorney, will you waive the signature?
Mrs. Bledsoe.
Yes.
Mr. Ball.
Fine. You will know that you won't be bothered any more then.
Thank you very much, Mrs. Bledsoe.
Mr. Jenner.
We do want you to know that we appreciate your coming in.
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