Warren Commission (03 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15)United States. Warren Commission
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Warren Commission (03 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15)
United States. Warren Commission
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 -- Assassination; Oswald, Lee Harvey
Mr. JENNER. Where were you located during that period of time?
Mrs. PAINE. I normally read them a story in the bedroom which is the
back bedroom on the north side.
Senator COOPER. Did you do it that evening?
Mrs. PAINE. Yes.
Senator COOPER. Not normally but do you remember that you did it?
Mrs. PAINE. I am certain I read them a story.
Senator COOPER. What?
Mrs. PAINE. I am certain I read them a story. Whether they also had a
bath that night I can't remember.
Mr. JENNER. Now being in your children's bedroom, which I take it was
also your bedroom----
Mrs. PAINE. Yes.
Mr. JENNER. That would be the rear portion of your home at the corner?
Mrs. PAINE. Yes.
Mr. JENNER. When you were in that room, what can you see with respect
to other portions of your home?
Mrs. PAINE. The view from the bedroom door.
Mr. JENNER. Looking into what?
Mrs. PAINE. Looking west looks into the kitchen-dining area right past
the doorway entrance to the garage.
Mr. JENNER. Can you see into the living room area of your home?
Mrs. PAINE. From that doorway you can; yes.
Mr. JENNER. If you stand in the doorway, I take it you can do so.
Mrs. PAINE. But sitting on the bed reading a story; no.
Mr. JENNER. But if you stood in the middle of the room and looked out
that doorway from your bedroom, you would look into the kitchen area,
not into the living room area?
Mrs. PAINE. Yes.
Mr. JENNER. How long did you remain in your bedroom putting your
children to bed?
Mrs. PAINE. That process can take as much as an hour and often does.
Mr. JENNER. Give us your very best recollection of how long it took
this evening?
Mrs. PAINE. I don't recall specifically how long.
Mr. JENNER. Is it your recollection that you pursued your normal course
in getting them to bed. You read a story, I take it, did you?
Mrs. PAINE. Yes.
Mr. JENNER. And you undressed the children and placed them in the crib
or bed and you say that normally takes approximately an hour?
Mrs. PAINE. Yes.
Mr. JENNER. And you remained in the bedroom during all of that 1 hour
period?
Mrs. PAINE. Well, I wouldn't be certain of that; no. I also prepare a
bottle which involves going to the kitchen, and heating milk. I also
chase my children. They don't always just stay in the bedroom.
Mr. JENNER. Did you see Lee Harvey Oswald either in or about your home
from time to time during this hour period that you were preparing your
children for sleep that evening?
Mrs. PAINE. I don't recall specifically except that I was aware he was
in the home.
Senator COOPER. How would you be aware he was in the home?
Mrs. PAINE. I would have noticed it if he had gone out the door it
seems to me, out the front door. One can easily hear, and that would be
an unusual thing.
Mr. JENNER. Why would it be unusual?
Mrs. PAINE. Well, he never did go out the front door in the evening.
Mr. JENNER. Once he entered your home his normal practice was to stay
inside?
Mrs. PAINE. Was to turn on the television set and sit.
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