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Warren Commission Hearings: Vol. IX - Page 87« Previous | Next »

(Testimony of Gary E. Taylor)

Mr. Jenner.
And on these occasions, was it always that he called and asked to come over, or were you told that he was coming and there had been a previous arrangement--or what do you recall as to that?
Mr. Taylor.
Well, I think perhaps once or twice Marina instigated their meetings, would call him and he would then come.
Mr. Jenner.
Was he always transported, or did he come----
Mr. Taylor.
I think he may even have come by himself once or twice. We were not far from downtown and had good bus service and I remember at least one occasion where he rode the bus. He left late one evening and rode the bus back to town.
Mr. Jenner.
Any questions, at any time during the 2-week period or at any other time, about his ability to operate an automobile on the streets?
Mr. Taylor.
Yes; there was discussion about this possibly on two or three occasions.
Mr. Jenner.
With him?
Mr. Taylor.
I don't remember him being present or having knowledge of them. Mrs. De Mohrenschildt tried to get me to teach him how to drive, and I never did.
Mr. Jenner.
You never got around to it?
Mr. Taylor.
I never had any time or inclination to use my automobile to teach a beginner how to drive.
Mr. Jenner.
Your understanding was from Mrs. De Mohrenschildt that he was unable to operate an automobile?
Mr. Taylor.
That's right.
Mr. Jenner.
But you had no direct conversation with him on the subject?
Mr. Taylor.
No.
Mr. Jenner.
Or with Marina through an interpreter?
Mr. Taylor.
No.
Mr. Jenner.
Did this conversation with respect to inducing you to attempt to teach him to drive a car occur in the presence of Marina?
Mr. Taylor.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
Do you recall whether Mrs. De Mohrenschildt then, in Russian, spoke to Marina on the subject in your presence?
Mr. Taylor.
No; I don't remember the details such as that on the various discussions we had. I just remember that on several occasions they did try to get me to do it, and I refused.
Mr. Jenner.
Did you receive or was there paid or offered to be paid to you anything by them, Lee or Marina, financially for this generosity on your part of keeping her in your home for that 2-week period?
Mr. Taylor.
No.
Mr. Jenner.
You never received anything?
Mr. Taylor.
No.
Mr. Jenner.
Did you receive anything from anybody other than Marina and Lee Oswald?
Mr. Taylor.
No.
Mr. Jenner.
You never received anything from anybody at all?
Mr. Taylor.
No.
Mr. Jenner.
The answer is "Yes; you have never received anything from anybody."
Mr. Taylor.
I never received any financial reimbursement for any of the expenditures that I made on their behalf.
Mr. Jenner.
All right. Now, the 2-week period concluded and was there something that occurred in particular that brought about the termination of that 2-week guest period?
Mr. Taylor.
Mrs. Hall--I believe you said Elena--had an automobile accident and I think Marina went to Fort Worth and lived in Mrs. Hall's home so that she might help Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Hall was at least semibedridden. She was certainly not able to get up and cook herself food and so on.
Mr. Jenner.
Was she living alone at that time?
Mr. Taylor.
Yes she was.
Mr. Jenner.
That is, Mrs. Hall?
Mr. Taylor.
Yes; the only reason I remember about Mr. Hall was by
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