Mr. Hubert. Now, was there any reaction of a particular nature that you recall by Jack Ruby immediately upon hearing it?
Mr. Newnam. Of course, the reaction would be of disbelief—I think—stunned disbelief.
Mr. Hubert. Are you talking about his attitude or your own?
Mr. Newnam. Well, I think—of course, I am assuming that he felt that way—that was the look he had on his face. Of course, this was my belief also.
Mr. Hubert. Did he say anything?
Mr. Newnam. No, sir; I don’t recall he said anything.
Mr. Hubert. In other words, he seemed to have what you have described as a shocked look?
Mr. Newnam. Yes; yes.
Mr. Hubert. What happened after that, do you know?
Mr. Newnam. After that—of course—confusion reigned—as was given in the testimony at the trial. The news spread quickly. My wife called me to ask me if I knew anything about it and, of course, it hadn’t been verified at the time. She had heard what he had heard. People were calling the school where she worked to find out, or this, that, and the other. Advertisers began to call to cancel advertising they had placed for the weekend—over Saturday and Sunday and possibly Monday.