Mr. Tonahill. He wanted to see if they were connected together—the same people.
Mr. Ruby. I didn’t mention the term “John Birch.” I just said, “I wonder who could have placed that ad in there?”
Mr. Tonahill. That’s all I have.
Mr. Specter. Mr. Alexander, do you have any questions to ask?
Mr. Alexander. I have no questions to ask. I think it has been most comprehensive.
Mr. Specter. Mr. Ruby, did you go to the Dallas Morning News to protest the advertisement that made derogatory statements about President Kennedy?
Mr. Ruby. No; I went there to place my ad, because my business is very—it’s very important that I’m there on the weekend, in the first place. My business is conducted on a cash basis, and you can’t place your ads unless you are there to pay for them.
Mr. Specter. You testified to that before?
Mr. Ruby. Yes; I did.
Mr. Specter. Did you make any comment about the newspaper advertisement which contained derogatory references to President Kennedy?