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Warren Commission Hearings: Vol. II - Page 487« Previous | Next »

(Testimony of Ruth Hyde Paine Resumed)

Mr. Jenner.
But even prior to that time?
Mrs. Paine.
It was the 21st.
Mr. Jenner.
Had anything occurred by Way of a remark at all that made an impression on you in the area of his being acquainted possibly with any nightclub people, any entertainers?
Mrs. Paine.
There had been no hint of any sort that he was acquainted with nightclub people?
Mr. Mccloy.
Whether in Dallas, New Orleans or Irving?
Mrs. Paine.
That is right. Of course, I had not talked to him a great deal up to the New Orleans trip. Then after that time there was also no hint or mention of any nightclub people. After that time in New Orleans he did refuse table wine at my home, so I got the impression of him as a person who didn't like to drink.
Mr. Jenner.
During all your acquaintance with Lee Harvey Oswald, did you ever see him take a drink of spirits, intoxicating spirits?
Mrs. Paine.
It is possible he had beer at the initial party on the 22d of February, that is as far as I can remember.
Mr. Jenner.
What impression did you have of him as a man of temperance?
Mrs. Paine.
He teased Marina about liking wine as if it displeased him mildly.
Mr. Jenner.
Excuse me, Mrs. Paine. You are talking in terms of conclusions which is all right with me if you will give me the specifics also. Could you give us an example or an occasion of what you have in mind?
Mrs. Paine.
Well, at the same occasion when he refused the wine, she had--
Mr. Jenner.
I see. Did he say something that led you to say he was teasing her.
Mrs. Paine.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
Would you describe what that was?
Mrs. Paine.
Indicating a mild disapproval.
Mr. Jenner.
Would you please relate to the Commission your impression of Marina Oswald as a temperate person?
Mrs. Paine.
She did not like liquors.
Mr. Jenner.
What we would call hard liquor?
Mrs. Paine.
Strong spirits.
Mr. Jenner.
Strong spirits.
Mrs. Paine.
But she did drink beer at my home, and did occasionally have wine.
Mr. Jenner.
She occasionally had a bit of wine and she occasionally had some beer.
Mrs. Paine.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
Is that the extent of, as far as your personal knowledge is concerned, her indulgence in intoxicating spirits?
Mrs. Paine.
That is right.
Mr. Jenner.
Does that likewise describe your indulgence or do you---
Mrs. Paine.
I would also drink a cocktail on occasion.
Mr. Jenner.
But very limited and just an occasional drink?
Mrs. Paine.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
Is that likewise true of your husband, Michael?
Mrs. Paine.
Yes.
Representative Ford.
Did Marina ever drink to excess?
Mrs. Paine.
Certainly not that I ever heard about or saw.
Mr. Jenner.
Not that you ever heard about or that you saw?
Mrs. Paine.
Or saw.
Mr. Jenner.
From your testimony that is certainly true with Lee Harvey Oswald?
Mrs. Paine.
It is certainly true of him also.
Mr. Jenner.
As far as you are concerned?
Mrs. Paine.
As far as I am concerned.
Mr. Jenner.
Now, I think you testified yesterday that Marina would assist you in your becoming more proficient in the Russian language by returning
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