The testimony of J. M. Poe was taken at 10:30 a.m., on April 9, 1964, in the office of the U.S. attorney, 301 Post Office Building, Bryan and Ervay Streets, Dallas, Tex., by Mr. Joseph A. Ball, assistant counsel of the President's Commission.
Mr. Ball. Would you stand and be sworn, please.
Do you solemnly swear the testimony you are about to give before this Commission shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. Poe. Yes.
Mr. Ball. State your name.
Mr. Poe. J. M. Poe [spelling]. P-o-e.
Mr. Ball. And your address?
Mr. Poe. 1716 Cascade Street.
Mr. Ball. And your occupation?
Mr. Poe. Police officer, city of Dallas.