(Whereupon the witness was excused.)
Call the next witness, Mr. Wheeler.
Mr. Wheeler. Mr. Frank Kerr.
Mr. Sykes. Mr. Chairman, may I address the committee in respect to Mr. Kerr? There is a special problem involved with respect to Mr. Kerr.
Mr. Moulder. Yes.
STATEMENT OF JAY G. SYKES
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.