Mr. Hubert. At the time that he spoke to his sister and you also listened to her, had the announcement of the President’s death been made yet?
Mr. Newnam. I don’t believe it had. We knew that the shooting had happened. We knew that he had been shot. I don’t believe that we knew specifically that he was dead. I don’t recall the exact time that we learned this information.
Mr. Hubert. Did Ruby talk to you about the Weissman ad—you’re familiar with that ad?
Mr. Newnam. Oh, yes, sir.
Mr. Hubert. Do you recall any conversation with Ruby about that—what he said to you, or did he say anything?
Mr. Newnam. I recall there was some brief conversation about it relative to the fact that he didn’t particularly think it was in good taste or something like that.
Mr. Hubert. When did that conversation take place, do you recall? Was it on November 22? Or, could it have been earlier?
Mr. Newnam. Yes, sir; it had to be the 22d—no one knew about it before then. It must have been right after I came to the office and I was standing at Mr. Bates’ desk.
Mr. Hubert. Was he remonstrating with you or what was his general attitude about it?
Mr. Newnam. I think he just was discussing it.