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If Oswald Was The Assassin, Did He Plan His Escape From The TSBD Very Well?
Martin Weidmann:
--- Quote from: John Mytton on June 19, 2020, 02:57:12 AM ---I don't think that the religious Quaker Ruth would approve of having a rifle stored in her garage, so why would he tell her? ....Telling her makes no sense at all.
JohnM
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For once I agree...
But by storing a rifle in Ruth's garage anyway, and without telling or asking her, he did in fact potentially jeopardise the convenient arrangement of his wife and daughters living with Ruth. That's why the narrative doesn't make any sense.
John Mytton:
--- Quote from: Martin Weidmann on June 19, 2020, 03:04:08 AM ---For once I agree...
But by storing a rifle in Ruth's garage anyway, and without telling or asking her, he did in fact potentially jeopardise the convenient arrangement of his wife and daughters living with Ruth. That's why the narrative doesn't make any sense.
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Sure, if Ruth went through his stuff she may have found the rifle but I reckon that Oswald counted on the religious Ruth not going through his belongings and history shows that in fact she didn't.
Over the years I've had people stay with me and I respected their privacy, is that unusual?
JohnM
Martin Weidmann:
--- Quote from: John Mytton on June 19, 2020, 03:20:12 AM ---Sure, if Ruth went through his stuff she may have found the rifle but I reckon that Oswald counted on the religious Ruth not going through his belongings and history shows that in fact she didn't.
Over the years I've had people stay with me and I respected their privacy, is that unusual?
JohnM
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The losely wrapped blanket was on the garage floor for two months and had been moved several times by Michael Paine... it's a miracle that the rifle didn't fall out by itself. With kids playing around the house a rifle could have been exposed at any moment.
John Mytton:
--- Quote from: Martin Weidmann on June 19, 2020, 03:28:30 AM ---The losely wrapped blanket was on the garage floor for two months and had been moved several times by Michael Paine... it's a miracle that the rifle didn't fall out by itself. With kids playing around the house a rifle could have been exposed at any moment.
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Who said the blanket was wrapped loosely?
Michael who also respected Oswald's privacy, moved the package and thought it was camping equipment.
And as for the children, a rifle without bullets is just a big stick, personally I'd be more worried about what appears to be a big fixed electric drill or bandsaw.
JohnM
Colin Crow:
--- Quote from: John Mytton on June 19, 2020, 02:12:47 AM ---A potential assassin that chickened out isn't much of a threat.
And besides, Oswald desperately relied on Ruth to house his wife and daughters so why would he jeopardise this convenient arrangement?
JohnM
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Did he tell Ruth he wouldn’t be coming back that Friday? I can’t recall. We have established he already came without notice once....I thought there were plans for the family to find new residence but it had been postponed somewhat. He was a pretty good saver. He managed to pay Robert back initially ($200?) and then State Department loan of more than $400 in just 2 months in early '63. Also saving that money to get to Russia from his marine pay.
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