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    Tramps video

    in JFK Assassination Debate

    Posted

    BTW, it has been long assume that this footage shows the arrest of the Three Tramps

    when in reality it shows another arrest? in progress.

    Hi John,

    Just to clarify, this is not footage of the 'three tramps' as we know them from other photos. This is a seperate group yes?

    Cheers,

    John

    Who's who in American Politics?

    in JFK Assassination Debate

    Posted

    Hello all,

    This does not relate to the assassination, but I felt that the members of this forum were best suited to help me with my query.

    Has anyone got any reccommendations on books/websites/articles that would give me a reasonably good overview on who are the real main players in american politics today. I'm going to D.C. and I don't want to go with a blindfold on.

    I'm no dummy, but I would like to enhance my knowledge so that I don't get left behind.

    All help would be appreciated.

    All the best,

    John Geraghty

    Is Tim Gratz back?

    in JFK Assassination Debate

    Posted

    I was browsing the forum sometime within the last three days when I noticed that Tim Gratz was listed as browsing the forum at that time. Tim Gratz is no longer listed as a member. Does the forum pick up on someones ISP number and lists them as viewing the forum rather than having to be signed in to be regarded as such.

    I'm just curious.

    John

    Request for help from washington members

    in JFK Assassination Debate

    Posted

    John,

    American citizenship isn't always an asset. I'd think twice about that.

    John Judge said that they are looking forward to having you work with them.

    Cynthia McKinney's office is a little different than most congressional offices.

    I worked out of there on a 911 Briefing and it was all quite interesting.

    Your first assignment will probably be to liason with the secretaries at Sen. Kennedy's office.

    If you are in by June 10th, that's when there will be a vigil and memorial service at

    American U. where JFK gave his Peace speech.

    BK

    Hi Bill,

    My flight is booked for the 8th so I shall indeed be at the American University. I pretty much have accommodation sorted out. Its likely that I will be living in Cheverly, Maryland.

    I have my interview with the embassy this Tuesday, so hopefully everything goes well.

    Thats some first assignment!

    To be honest I can't wait to get there. At the moment I'm working flat out in a liquor store to get as much money together as possible. I'm going to attempt trips to both Dallas and Memphis while I'm there if its possible.

    The people I will be sharing a house with are quite interested in politics so that should keep me on my toes away from the office.

    For some strange reason I fly in via Atlanta, so I will set foot in Georgia!

    All the best,

    John

    Is anyone interested in Apollo missions...

    in The Apollo Moon Landings

    Posted

    Ron what difference would it have made if Bush, Rummy, Wingate and Myers were "at battle stations"?

    Hi Len,

    I've heard people say this time and time again. I find it incredible that at a time of national crisis, when nobody knows exactly whats going on or how far this threat extends that the President and senior cabinet ministers/ secretaries would not be rushed to safe points or areas where they safely oversee the situation.

    As we have often heard the US government believes that terrorist organisations are trying to get their hands on Nuclear weapons or something similar ( a dirty bomb), surely the possibility of these being used would have been taken into consideration during the attacks.

    What difference it would have made is irrelevant, what does matter is that it would be irrational not to protect the president and others just to save face and not cause panic.

    I'm not commenting specifically on 9/11, this should be applied to any national emergency.

    It is my opinion that the precautions taken were not sufficient.

    All the best,

    John

    Thank you John Simkin

    in JFK Assassination Debate

    Posted

    I'll second that.

    I've said it a few times before, but its always worth repeating.

    Whenever someone asks me a question about the assassination or Watergate or other such matters, i always direct them to this forum.

    For students such as myself I find it an excellent resource and consider it a big influence on shaping my political personal beliefs.

    John is both very knowledgable and very pleasant, thankfully he is in the majority among most of the fine members of this forum.

    All the best,

    John Geraghty

    Gerry Hemming and John Orr?

    in JFK Assassination Debate

    Posted

    Hi James.

    Here's Hathaway, who provides more detail concerning the rifle, which Lawrence apparently did not see. Also a map to indicate the distance from the Plaza - the area marked in blue roughly corresponds with the detail provided by Hathaway.

    VOLUNTARY STATEMENT. Not Under Arrest Form No. 86

    SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

    COUNTY OF DALLAS, TEXAS

    Before me, the undersigned authority, on this the 22nd day of November A.D. 1963 personally appeared Philip Ben Hathaway Address 11021 Quail Run, Dallas Age 28 , Phone No. DI 8 6532 DOB: July 9, 1935 DOB: Chicago, Ill. Wks: Lone Star Gas Co, Research & Development Dept. RI 1 5711 Ext 776

    Deposes and says:

    Just before Noon today, my friend John Stevens Rutter Lawrence, who works with me, and I and two other friends left the Texaco Building where we work going to the parade. We were walking down Commerce up to Main and Main to Akard andwhile [sic] we were walking up Akard towards Main Street we passed a man who was carrying a rifle in a gun case. I saw this man walking towards me, walking towards Commerce, and too particular attention to him because ofhis [sic] size. I am 6'5" and weigh 200 pounds. This man was very tall, approx 6'6" or 6'7" over 250 pounds, very thick and big through the chest, in his 30's, dirty blonde hair worn in a crew cut. Was wearing a grey colored business suit with white dress shirt, fair complexion. I remarked to my friend that there was a guy carrying a gun in all this crowd and made the remark that he was probably a secret service man. I could very easily identify this man if I ever saw him again. The gun case was holding a rifle because I could tell there was a gun in it as it was a combination leather and cloth gun case and without a gun, it would have been limp, but it was heavy and he was carrying it by the handle and the barrell [sic] of the gun was up at a 45 degree angle. It was beige or tan leather and olive drab material.

    We can place the time we saw this man walking with the gun as I recall someone in the crowd asking for the time and they said it was 11:50A.M.

    /s/ Philip Ben Hathaway

    Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the 22nd day of Nov A. D. 1963

    /s/ Rosemary Allen

    Notary Public, Dallas County, Texas

    - lee

    Anybody else think this description fits the mexico city Oswald?

    John

    Request for help from washington members

    in JFK Assassination Debate

    Posted

    I will probably be leaving on the 8th of June as I have to wait to get my visa from the US embassy, I have an interview on the 30th of May.

    Do you (or anyone else reading this) know if I can claim American Citizenship as my grandfather was born in the US. Unlikely, but it makes the travel process considerably easier.

    As I told you via email I'm still hoping to make Dallas in November and possibly in August as well, time and money allowing.

    All the best,

    John

    Request for help from washington members

    in JFK Assassination Debate

    Posted

    Francesca,

    Take your time on the article, theres no hurry. I'm really looking forward to D.C. I'm going as an intern in Rep. Cynthia McKinney of Georgias office, hopefully to work on the Martin Luther King records Act with John Judge, Bill Kelly and others. I don't think I will be leaving the national archives!

    I was planning on coming to the June 1st meeting, as flights were only €25!, but alas I must save up for the trip.

    I'm going to bring my camcorder and take a lot of footage, as I'm a film student at heart so I will definitely give you a look at that stuff, and I might in fact put some of it up on my website when I have revamped it.

    If you ever need an article translated from Irish, I'm your man.

    See you soon,

    John

    Request for help from washington members

    in JFK Assassination Debate

    Posted

    Hello John,

    I've enjoyed reading your posts on the forum. Your posts are positive and informative, always a good combination.

    I hope your visit to the US is pleasant and productive. Will this be your first visit to the States and/or the District of Columbia?

    I'm sure you plan on visiting Arlington and some of the other landmarks. If time and finances allow, take a day trip to Baltimore. There is a lot of history there as well. If you do go, don't miss this place:

    http://www.lexingtonmarket.com/

    Good luck in your search to obtain accommodations, John. I hope you find most Americans to be friendly and hospitable.

    Mike Hogan

    Mike,

    Thanks very much for the pre-trip wecome.

    It will indeed be my first visit to the States. I intend on doing some travelling at weekends and Baltimore is already on the list. It seems to be cheap enough to get around via the greyhound lines.

    John,

    Thanks very much, that seems in my price range, I will give them a call and see if they welcome student tennants.

    Thanks for the responses guys.

    John

    John,

    One more question, does it have a kitchen?

    Cheers,

    John

    Request for help from washington members

    in JFK Assassination Debate

    Posted · Edited by John Geraghty

    Hello everyone,

    I'm looking for a bit of help from members living in or around the Washington area. I'm going to Washington this summer and I am in the process of looking for some moderately priced accommodation that will allow me relatively easy access to capitol hill (near metro or bus line).

    My qustion is, do any members know of any good letting agencies or have any ties to universitys which may have available accommodation or do you know anybody who is letting a house in D.C., Virginia or Maryland near enough to D.C.?

    If you can be of any assisstance I would be most grateful as I am finding it quite hard to get adequate accommodation that is not too far away from the city centre.

    You can email me at wereallgointaheavenlads@hotmail.com or leave a message on this thread.

    Also, if anybody from Washington wishes to meet up I would love to have a cup of coffee or a spot of lunch.

    Thanks for your time,

    All the best,

    John Geraghty

    Shooter, Radioman, Spotter

    in JFK Assassination Debate

    Posted

    Lee,

    Take a look at William Peppers 'An Act of State' for information regarding the surveilance of the shooting scene in the King assassination. Military intel men were taking photographs or Dr.King just before and during the shooting, capturing the man/ men in the bushes.

    I am working on an article regarding the similarities between the JFK,MLK murders, the possible photography of the assassination will be covered in it. I wasn't aware of this Osborne material, it helps greatly.

    Great post,

    John

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