The testimony of George Jefferson Applin, Jr. was taken at 4:05 p.m.,
on April 2, 1964, in the office of the U.S. attorney, 301 Post Office
Building, Bryan and Ervay Streets, Dallas, Tex., by Mr. Joseph A. Ball,
assistant counsel of the President's Commission.
Mr. BALL. Will you stand up, Mr. Applin, and we--raise your right hand
to be sworn, please.
Mr. APPLIN. Yes.
Mr. BALL. Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to
give for this Commission will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. APPLIN. I do.
Mr. BALL. Will you be seated, please, and state your name for the
record.
Mr. APPLIN. George Jefferson Applin, Jr.
Mr. BALL. Where do you live?
Mr. APPLIN. 714 East Hull, Denison, Tex.
Mr. BALL. What is your occupation?
Mr. APPLIN. Well, my occupation, common laborer, but I am working for
Phillips 66 there in Denison, service station.
Mr. BALL. You have come into Dallas from Denison, haven't you?
Mr. APPLIN. Yes, sir.
Mr. BALL. Well, that is about 68 miles?
Mr. APPLIN. Yes, sir.
Mr. BALL. And you are entitled to get compensation for your
transportation?
Mr. APPLIN. Yes.
Mr. BALL. And we'll have your name and address in the record, and I
will try to make arrangements for that information to take care of your
expenses. You came in when? This morning?
Mr. APPLIN. No; it was about 15 minutes after 2 o'clock, when I came in
here.
Mr. BALL. Came into Dallas?
Mr. APPLIN. Yes.