(Testimony of George A. Bouhe)
Mr. Bouhe.
I also gave De Mohrenschildt $20 and I got back $3 or $4 for them to take Marina to the Baylor School of Dentistry right here in Dallas where students of the senior class practice on people who cannot afford to go to the regular dentist.
And since De Mohrenschildt had a lot of time and his wife had a lot of time, they were taking Marina there probably two or three times. And I think De Mohrenschildt gave me a couple of dollars back.
Mr. Liebeler.
Do you remember if De Mohrenschildt spent any money on Oswald?
Mr. Bouhe.
I have no idea.
Mr. Liebeler.
What about any others, as far as you know?
Mr. Bouhe.
In cash, I do not recall anybody, but in groceries, in clothes, used, not new, yes.
Mr. Liebeler.
Who else gave such things to the Oswalds?
Mr. Bouhe.
Through me, I collected--Mrs. Meller gave, I am sure Mrs. Ford gave, I can't remember now; possibly Mrs. Hall. Those were used clothes.
Mr. Liebeler.
This all took place prior to the time Oswald moved to Dallas, did it?
Mr. Bouhe.
The clothing and grocery contributions, yes, and the dentist, no.
Mr. Liebeler.
You say the dental work was done after Oswald moved to Dallas?
Mr. Bouhe.
After, because she was living then with Mrs. Hall in Fort Worth 3 weeks. That means the period somewhere between October 8th.
Mr. Liebeler.
Until November 2d?
Mr. Bouhe.
That sounds right to me. And during that period she came, I'd say, once or twice or maybe three times. She had a lot of teeth rotted to the roots, and feeding the baby, we thought it was very bad, and here those student guys just love to pull.
Mr. Liebeler.
Did these groceries that you speak of other people giving the Oswalds, was that in addition to the groceries you purchased for them?
Mr. Bouhe.
Probably if we go there, somebody will bring something, I don't remember. No regular contributions of groceries, no.
Mr. Liebeler.
Did you pay Oswald's rent at the YMCA when he stayed there in October?
Mr. Bouhe.
No.
Mr. Liebeler.
Can you think of any other financial contribution that might have been made to the Oswalds during this period?
Mr. Bouhe.
Well, let's say $20. I would say that is all, $75, more or less.
Mr. Liebeler.
Did you ever discuss with Oswald his service in the Marine Corps?
Mr. Bouhe.
Yes.
Mr. Liebeler.
What did he tell you about that?
Mr. Bouhe.
When he was applying for a job, we picked up some kind of application blanks some place and you have to say about your military service. And where it says, "Discharged." I'd ask, "How?" And he would say: "Put down honorable."
Mr. Liebeler.
That was the entire extent of your discussion?
Mr. Bouhe.
Right. He would freeze up like a clam.
Mr. Liebeler.
Did Oswald ever discuss anything about Cuba with you?
Mr. Bouhe.
Never heard.
Mr. Liebeler.
Did you ever see any literature concerning Cuba in his possession?
Mr. Bouhe.
Do not recall having seen anything.
Mr. Liebeler.
Did either Oswald or Marina ever tell you whether or not Oswald was personally liked while he was in the Soviet Union? Did he get along with the Russian people?
Mr. Bouhe.
This is talking about the lady, so I want to be careful. Marina said: "When I saw him, I was so sorry for him. Nobody liked him. I was so sorry for him I must make him comfortable here, or something like that."
Mr. Liebeler.
That is what Marina said?
Mr. Bouhe.
Yes.
Mr. Liebeler.
That was her reaction to him when she met him in Russia?
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