Mr. SYKES. I would like to hand to Mr. Wheeler a statement
from Dr. Beattie, and ask that the committee consider Mr. Kerr’s
physical condition, and if it sees fit to have him examined by a county
doctor.
Mr. MOULDER. I notice that this is a letter written by Dr.
John F. Beattie wherein he says that:
Mr. Frank Kerr has been under my care since January 12, 1954,
because of coronary artery disease.
The letter does not state the patient was hospitalized in connection
with his examination. It does not state he is now in the hospital. It
is not very specific as to his exact illness, as to whether or not
he is capable of appearing here as a witness without endangering his
health or life.
Mr. SYKES. That is correct, Mr. Chairman. There was serious
doubt in my mind, without knowing anything about the specific details
of his illness, to be absolutely sure whether or not he should be
examined by a doctor here, and if the doctor here should rule that he
can testify I would have no objection. I thought that I should protect
Mr. Kerr.
Mr. MOULDER. This is very vague.
Mr. SYKES. That is correct.
Mr. MOULDER. And very indefinite. We will take this under
consideration.
Counsel, will you call another witness?
Mr. WHEELER. Mr. Harold Johnston.
Mr. MOULDER. Hold up your right hand and be sworn, please.
Do you solemnly swear that the testimony which you are about to give
before this committee will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. JOHNSTON. I do.