Mr. Ball. Was it reported or did anybody tell you, any of your men tell you why this man had gone into Wade’s office?
Mr. Rheinstein. The cameraman and stage manager reported to me on the earphones that this man, who was never, by the way, identified by name, always referred to as “the creep who was down at the truck,” had told them that he knew Wade personally and he could get some information for us or he could get him to come out and talk to us. Both during that day and, of course, during the following days, in discussions with the newsmen around there, there seems no question about the fact that the most distinguishing thing about Ruby was his desire to be friendly with the press and also to indicate that he had an entree—not necessarily influence, but an entree into the police rooms and premises at city hall.
Mr. Ball. Now, did you see him later that day in or around your truck?
Mr. Rheinstein. The last time we would have seen him—the last time I saw him either in person or on the television screen was when he walked in the door where Wade allegedly was.
Mr. Ball. And that was in the afternoon?
Mr. Rheinstein. That would be in the afternoon; right.
Mr. Ball. Before dinnertime?
Mr. Rheinstein. Oh, yes; it would have been, because we left there at 5:30, to go to WBAP to continue broadcasting.
Mr. Ball. Then it would have been before 5 that you saw him go into Wade’s office?
Mr. Rheinstein. Yes; I would say so. Certainly before 6.