The testimony of Don R. Ables was taken at 9:45 a.m., on April 9, 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. Would you stand up and be sworn?
Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give will be
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. ABLES. I do.
Mr. BALL. Will you state your name, please.
Mr. ABLES. Don R. Ables.
Mr. BALL. Where do you live, Mr. Ables?
Mr. ABLES. 1520 Kingsley, in Garland.
Mr. BALL. What is your business or occupation?
Mr. ABLES. Jail clerk, Dallas Police Department.
Mr. BALL. How long have you been a jail clerk in the Dallas Police
Department?
Mr. ABLES. About 7 months.
Mr. BALL. And you are a member of the police department?
Mr. ABLES. I am a civilian employee.