Steve Thomas

Denis, Thanks. I know this takes you back 20 years or more. Steve Thomas

John, Harvey Lee Oswald is a name, a file, a dossier. You see it surface in Mexico City, in Russia, and in the intelligence files of federal and local law enforcement agencies. It is different than the Harvey and Lee Oswald doppelgangers of John Armstrong and Jim Hargrove. Both Will Fritz and Jesse Curry told the WC that they didn't know who Lee Harvey Oswald was, and had no idea he was living in Dallas, and yet the first name on the list of TSBD employees was Harvey Lee Oswald who was living on Elsbeth St. (which had left in April, 1963). That address did not come from the Texas School Depository personnel records. The list of TSBD employees reproduced in CE2003 can also be found in the Portal to Texas History https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth190982/?q=Texas%20School%20Book%20Depository%20employees This list was drawn up by the Special Service Bureau of the Dallas Criminal Intelligence Division. Sheriff Decker's file on the assassination, given to the Warren Commission list the assailant's name as "Harvey Lee Oswald" (12H51) (CE 5323) Deposition of Sheriff Decker dark brown heavy folder with a label on the outside: Harvey Lee Oswald. The name's origins are shrouded in mystery and its purposes are unknown. Steve Thomas

John, I've never been able to satisfy In my own mind, exactly which Oswald they were looking for. Oswald was arrested at around 1:50 PM, and arrived back at Police Headquarters around 2:00 PM. Fritz began questioning him around 2:20 PM. At 2:40 PM, W.E. Potts, B.L. Senkel and Lt. E.L. Cunningham were dispatched to 1026 N. Beckley. Potts wrote in his after-action report https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth338564/m1/1/?q=Potts ] that after he finished taking some affidavits, Fritz dispatched them to the Beckely St address at 2:40 and they arrived at Beckley at 3:00PM. Detective B.L. Senkel also said in his after action report that they arrived at 1026 N. Beckley at 3:00PM. But, when they got there... WC testimony of Earlene Roberts April 8, 1964 http://jfkassassination.net/russ/testimony/robertse.htm Mr. BALL. Do you remember the day the President was shot? Mrs. ROBERTS. Yes; I remember it---who would forget that? Mr. BALL. And the police officers came out there? Mrs. ROBERTS. Yes, sir. Mr. BALL. Do you remember what they said? Mrs. ROBERTS. Well, it was Will Fritz' men---it was plainclothesmen and I was at the back doing something and Mr. Johnson answered the door and they identified themselves and then he called me. Mr. BALL. What did they say? Mrs. ROBERTS. Well, they asked him if there was a Harvey Lee Oswald there. Mr. BALL. And you didn't have that name you didn't ever know his name was Lee Oswald? Mrs. ROBERTS. No---he registered as O. H. Lee and they were asking for Harvey Lee Oswald. According to Will Fritz, someone, whose name he could not remember gave him Oswald's Beckley address before he began interrogating Oswald: (4H207) Mr. FRITZ. When I started to talk to this prisoner or maybe just before I started to talk to him, some officer told me outside of my office that he had a room on Beckley, I don't know who that officer was, I think we can find out, I have since I have talked to you this morning I have talked to Lieutenant Baker and he says I know maybe who that officer was, but I am not sure yet. What in the world is going on here? Steve Thomas

Denis, Would you be willing to include a copy of his letter? He said the same thing in the 1970's, the 1980's and the 1990's Steve Thomas

John, Here's another one: On his left pocket flap: (translated) Commander Coulet is causing this badge. It is based on the Insignia Polish paratroopers beret which he holds. https://chemin-memoire-para.superforum.fr/t12436-historique-du-gcpa Badge silver openwork metal eagle based on its prey, surmounting a square bearing the motto "Sicut AQUILA" (As the Eagle). Sous l’impulsion du Général de MARICOURT c’est en 1956 que les commandos de l’air sont créés. Ils participeront jusqu’en 1962 à la guerre d’Algérie (Under the dierction of General Maricourt, it signified members of the Air Corps who served in Algeria between 1956 and 1962) On his right pocket is his parachutists badge. The badge on his beret signifies either the 20th or the 40th Regiment. I'm not sure which. He has three stripes on his epaulet, so I think that means he's a Captain. If so, the badge on his beret would indicate the 40th GCPA. Steve Thomas

Lieutenant Souetre, 1956 In 1956, Souetre was in the GCPA 20. He transferred to the 40th in 1957. Steve Thomas

This CIA cable was in reference to an upcoming visit by DeGaulle to Mexico City (I think it was, slated for March of 1964. A CIA document dated November 1, 1962 gives a list of the OAS members furnished to the Italian authorities. The list was given to Italian border police and replaced a longer list of some 562 people. It says the list was current as of August 27, 1962. An asterisk placed beside some names indicated that a photograph accompanied the name of the person. Souetre has an asterisk beside his name. NARA Record Number: 1993.08.05.10:50:12:500006 http://www.maryferrell.org/mffweb/archive/viewer/showDoc.do?docId=64991&relPageId=3 http://www.50elysee.com/fileadmin/user_upload/AFP/ARCHIVE/4-DE_GAULLE-Allemagne-4-5.9.1962.pdf (This link is broken and the pdf can no longer be found) In September, 1962, Charles DeGaulle traveled to West Germany for a state visit. In advance of his visit the West German Security Services asked the French Surete for photographs of several chief men of the O.A.S. Among these were ex-colonels Goddard and Antoine Argoud; ex-captains Souetre, Sergent, Curutchet; and ex-senator Dumont. (see p. 5 of this document) https://www.dw.com/en/elysee-a-treaty-for-friendship/a-16513200 “Two months later, from September 4-9, de Gaulle visited West Germany and reaffirmed his readiness for reconciliation. In Ludwigsburg, the president addressed German youth.” Steve Thomas

Leslie, Just so you know. The picture of Souetre in the upper left hand corner is the picture the CIA used to accompany the famous 632-796 memo the CIA put out in April. 1964. https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=105715#relPageId=6&search=Vrla see p. 6. https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=105715&search=Vrla#relPageId=7&tab=page I suspect, but cannot prove, it is the same picture the French were using to alert the German and Italian authorities to be on the lookout, for some 500 OAS sympathizers and members in 1962. Steve Thomas

Republicans Criticize Biden For Not Starving Undocumented Immigrant Babies By Elise Foley May. 12, 2022 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marjorie-taylor-greene-baby-formula-immigration_n_627d4f7ce4b016d742f8c7e2 “Republicans criticized the Biden administration on Thursday for providing food to infants detained in its custody — effectively suggesting the babies should be starved because of their immigration status. “The Biden administration has been sending pallets of baby formula for illegal mothers and their babies while American mothers and babies cannot find baby formula,” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said at a news conference. “This is completely unacceptable, and this needs to end now.” “Baby formula should go to Americans before illegals,” Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) wrote on Twitter. “This should not have to be said.” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) accused the administration of giving “critical supplies to illegal immigrants before the very people he took an oath to serve.”” At least Marie Antoinette offered to give them cake. Steve Thomas

John, Because of his outspoken opposition to Algeria becoming an independent country from France, Souetre was transferred back home. Rather than accept that transfer, Souetre deserted. He went underground, and formed the first "Maquis", or underground resistance group. He holed up on a farm in Oursanis, and was captured in January, 1961. He spent all of 1961 in prison and missed the Revolt of the Generals in April, 1961. In December, 1961, he was put on trial, and was put more or less on probation. Because DeGaulle had invoked Article 16 of the French Constitution, a Military Tribunal stepped in; overrode the Civil Authorities, and sentenced him to a prison camp in the south of France called Saint-Maurice l'Ardoise. In the early morning hours of February 18, 1962, he broke out of prison with 17 other men by digging a 35 foot tunnel under the prison walls along the same lines as the movie, The Great Escape. 10 of the men were immediately re-captured, but the remaining 8 remained at large, Souetre among them. He made his way to Spain and Portugal and went underground. While he was confined in the prison campn, he somehow found time to marry his second wife, a woman named Josette from a prominent family in the Bodeaux region of France. It was quite the scandal of its time. The wedding was featured in an article in the Paris Match magazine. The General who served as the official witness to the wedding (the equivalent of our best man), was a hippy who once declared that he would rather put flowers in the barrels of soldiers guns than make war, and who organized a rock concert for the Rolling Stones. He was suspected by the police and the press of being involved in the attack on Charles DeGaulle at Petit Clamart in August, 1962, but I have seen no evidence of that. At one time, he and Jean Marie Curutchet were the two most wanted men in France. It's an absolutely fascinating story. Steve Thomas

John, Sorry. In 1959, Jean-Rene Souetre was the Captain of the GCPA 40/541 Commandos d'lair (Air Commandos - a rapid reaction fighting force), serving in Algeria. He was the Captain of this regiment from November, 1957 to April, 1960. Steve Thomas

Five years ago, Trump secretly celebrated firing FBI director and gave Russians classified intel inside the Oval Office by David Badash, The New Civil Rights Movement May 09, 2022 https://www.rawstory.com/five-years-ago-trump-secretly-celebrated-firing-fbi-director-gave-russians-classified-intel-inside-the-oval-office/ “Exactly five years ago tomorrow then-President Donald Trump gave top Russian officials code word classified top secret intelligence, putting Israeli spies at risk, and celebrated his firing of FBI Director Jim Comey, all during a meeting inside the Oval Office. No American journalists were allowed to be present, but a photographer from Russian state media was. “ “Ten days after firing Coney the world would learn that inside that secret Oval Office meeting Trump told the Russians: “I just fired the head of the F.B.I. He was crazy, a real nut job,” as The New York Times reported. “I faced great pressure because of Russia. That’s taken off.” Steve Thomas

Greg, By any chance have you researched the bus schedules for buses going down Beckley? Earlene Roberts says Oswald was in a hurry, and the last time she saw him, he was standing by the bus stop. She didn't say if he was standing by the stop that went south, or by the one going north. I wonder if that was why he was in a hurry. He didn't want to miss his bus. Catching a bus heading south towards the Theater makes a lot of sense, and would explain why no one ever saw him walking the streets towards the Theater, or to 10th and Patton, for that matter Steve Thomas

- Matt Gaetz - https://twitter.com/mattgaetz/status/1521797001175834625 “How many of the women rallying against overturning Roe are over-educated, under-loved millennials who sadly return from protests to a lonely microwave dinner with their cats, and no bumble matches?” 5:20 AM · May 4, 2022·Twitter for iPhone Somebody should take that man’s Iphone away from him. Steve Thomas

Gil, https://www.jfk-assassination.net/russ/testimony/bledsoe.htm Mrs. Mary E. Bledsoe was accompanied by her attorney, Miss Melody June Douthit. Mr. BALL - And you have come down here in response to that letter, haven't you? Mrs. BLEDSOE - Yes. Mr. BALL - And you are here appearing with your attorney, who is present at this time? Mrs. BLEDSOE - Yes. Mr. BALL - Mrs. Bledsoe , this deposition will be written up by the reporter, and you can take it and look it over if you wish and change it in any way and sign it, or if you wish to waive the signature we will have it written up and send it to the Commission as it is. Do you have any preference that way? Do you want her to waive the signature? Miss DOUTHIT - I think she can waive it. I don't see any reason for her to sign it. Mr. BALL - Then can we, on the advice of your attorney, will you waive the signature? Mrs. BLEDSOE - Yes. Doesn’t sound like an attorney who’s working in the best interest of her client to me. If you read the last third of Mary Bledsoe’s testimony, her attorney, Ms. Douthit spent a long time trying to get Mary Bledsoe to admit she actually witnessed Lee Oswald sign the register. Mary did her best to avoid saying that. Steve Thomas

https://www.jfk-assassination.net/russ/testimony/bledsoe.htm Mr. BALL - Now, I have got a piece of clothing here, which is marked--- Mrs. BLEDSOE - That is it. Mr. BALL - Commission Exhibit 150. Mrs. BLEDSOE - That is it. Mr. BALL - This is a shirt. Mrs. BLEDSOE - That is it. Mr. BALL - What do you mean by "that is it?" Mrs. BLEDSOE - Because they brought it out to the house and showed it. Mr. BALL - I know. What do you mean by "that is it?" Mrs. BLEDSOE - Well, because I can recognize it. Mr. BALL - Recognize it as what? Mrs. BLEDSOE - Yes, sir; see there? Mr. BALL - Yes. You tell me what do you see here? What permits you to recognize it? Mrs. BLEDSOE - I recognize---first thing I notice the elbow is out and then I saw---when the man brought it out and let me see it? Mr. BALL - No, I am talking about---I am showing you this shirt now, and you said, "That is it." You mean---What do you mean by "that is it"? Mrs. BLEDSOE - That is the one he had out there that day? Mr. BALL - Who had it out there? Mrs. BLEDSOE - Some Secret Service man. Mr. BALL - He brought it out. Now, I am---you have seen this shirt then before? Mrs. BLEDSOE - Yes. Mr. BALL - It was brought out by the Secret Service man and shown to you? Mrs. BLEDSOE - Yes. Mr. BALL - Had you ever seen the shirt before that? Mrs. BLEDSOE - Well--- Mr. BALL - Have you? Mrs. BLEDSOE - No; he had it on, though. Steve Thomas

Ron, Did you notice that Fritz mentioned the bus transfer, but neglected to mention the bullets? Was there something hincky about the bullets that Fritz knew would never stand up in court? I think any good defense lawyer would, make hay with just what you mentioned. Steve Thomas

Gil, You may be interested in this: There are two versions of Fritz's interview with Oswald in the DPD Archives. One is in Box 1 and another is in Box 15 of the old DPD Archives. 1) Interrogation, by an unknown author. Typed rough draft with handwritten corrections pertaining to the interrogation of Lee Harvey Oswald, (Original), date unknown. This was in DPD Archives Box 1, Folder# 15, Item# 1. Consists of 12 pages. This is the version of the Interrogation that has stenographer's notes. https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=217800#relPageId=546 On page 550 of the pdf file, there is a handwritten not concerning the bus transfer allegedly found in Oswald’s pocket https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=217800#relPageId=550 Page 550. This note was inserted into the Report concerning the interrogation that took place at 10:25 on Saturday morning. 2) Interrogation, by J. W. Fritz. Draft of the interrogation of Lee Harvey Oswald, (Photocopy) Poor Quality), date unknown DPD Archives, Box 15, Folder# 1, Item# 111. This consists of 13 pages. By starting new paragraphs as called for in the draft in Box 1, this version has been extended to 13 pages. You can also see the differences between page 5 in Box1 and page 6 in Box 15 where Fritz wanted language added about the bus transfer in Oswald's pocket. This tells me that the draft in Box 1 came first. https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=217813#relPageId=157 (page 6 of the Interrogation, page 162 of the pdf file). Steve Thomas

As far as I know, the right to freely travel between States is not guaranteed in the Constitution. According to Alito, because that right is not in the Constitution, it can be taken away. If I live in Colorado and want to travel to Wyoming, can the Wyoming State Police stop me at the border and tell me I can't? The Commerce Clause guarantees the free flow of goods, but what about private individuals? Steve Thomas

Fox correspondent: "States may put more restrictions on [abortion], but people have the right to leave. They can go live somewhere else where it’s more of a free-for-all and they could do whatever they want... it should be about choices WE want to make." https://twitter.com/justinbaragona/status/1521885849067081735 And, so it begins. Steve Thomas

Jim, Pictures of Oswald's I.D, bracelet, and the Property Clerk's Receipt can be found here: https://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/JFKAM/browse/?q=Oswald+I.D.+bracelet&t=fulltext&sort= The Kamisnky information I have can be found on Page 1 of this thread. Steve Thomas

f you read Mary Bledsoe's WC testimony very carefully, she was confirming that the shirt the WC showed her, was the same shirt the Secret Service showed her a couple of days after the assassination. Steve Thomas

Jim, Unfortunately, the Dallas Police Archives are no longer available (at least in electronic form). The digitizing was taken over by the Portal to Texas History at the University of North Texas Libraries. You can find the Dallas Police Archives here: https://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/JFKAM/browse/?start=0 I can't say that everything has been digitized yet, and the searching mechanism is a little different, but it's worth a look, their collection is pretty amazing. While we're on the subject (sort of); in your post about how the two Oswald left the TSBD, which one of the two was stopped by Erich Kaminsky at the front door? Steve Thomas

For a long time, militia members and other far-right crazies have been warning that a second civil war is coming. I've been scratching my head trying to figure out how the geographical boundaries for such a split would be drawn. After all, you have liberals and conservatives in every state. Monday, with the announcement of the Supreme Court's draft opinion on Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court laid out where those geographical lines will be drawn. In the Opinion, the Court said that it will be up to each State to decide. States are already staking out their position, with States like Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Missouri passing even more stringent anti-abortion laws, even laws to prevent women from traveling out of state; and States like Connecticut, New York, Michigan, New Jersey and California vowing to protect abortion rights at all costs. The Court has now pitted States against each other. In one fell swoop, the Court has done what noone else could in the lat 50 years. Steve Thomas

W., I read that Susan Collins is shocked and amazed. Steve Thomas