Mr. Smith. Okay—the dates and times will be just approximately, because I don't recall exactly, but approximately 9 a.m., November 22, 1963, I attended a detail in the basement of the city hall for all men who were designated to work traffic for the President's visit to Dallas.
At that detail I was given instructions by Captain Lawrence, P. W. Lawrence, as to my duties and some things to watch out for. Some of these things I was to watch out for was to watch the crowd for any unusual movements and also to keep a check on the buildings in the vicinity of where I was located. He instructed us specifically about placards. I understand that people were allowed to carry placards, but if I should notice anyone attempting to throw them or anything like that, I should take them into custody. I was assigned to the corner of Houston and Elm Street. I got to my traffic corner about——
Mr. Liebeler. Before you get to that—let me ask you a few questions: What did you say your name was, Edgar L.?
Mr. Smith. E. L.—Edgar L.
Mr. Liebeler. There were two Smiths on that corner?
Mr. Smith. Yes; I understand that.
Mr. Liebeler. When you received your instructions that morning, was there any specific mention made of watching the windows of the buildings in the area?
Mr. Smith. Not that I recall—just general—watch out, you know, for the crowd.
Mr. Liebeler. Now, you went down to the corner of Elm and Houston and took up your duty station there at about what time?
Mr. Smith. I think it was about approximately 10 o'clock and—I believe that's about right.