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Oswalds political work in New Orleans came to an end after a WDSU radio debate between Bringuier and Oswald arranged by journalist Bill Stuckey, during the course of the debate, Oswald was confronted with accusations about his past in the Soviet Union
Oswalds political work in New Orleans came to an end after a WDSU radio debate between Bringuier and Oswald arranged by journalist Bill Stuckey, during the course of the debate, Oswald was confronted with accusations about his past in the Soviet Union
FBI records show DeBruey contacted a confidential Cuban source while the New Orleans office continued investigating Fair Play for Cuba Committee activity.
Is killed in the racist bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church.
Is killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.
Is killed in the Birmingham church bombing.
Is killed in the Birmingham church bombing. This record concerns Cynthia Wesley and 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing.
McCone resisted proposals that would weaken CIA control of its Saigon station while officials debated Ambassador Lodge's authority and possible leadership changes.
The Mexican consulate in New Orleans issued Oswald a tourist card on September 17, 1963, for travel to Mexico City.
Oswald applied for a Mexican tourist card as he prepared a trip that he hoped would enable travel through Cuba to the Soviet Union.
McCone wrote Henry Cabot Lodge, opposing Edward Lansdale as Saigon station chief while agreeing to find a replacement for John Richardson if required.
Paine arrived in New Orleans on September 20 to visit Marina and prepare for Marina and her child to return with her to Texas.
A New Orleans FBI communication identified DeBruey as an agent contacting Cuban sources during the continuing investigation of Oswald and the FPCC.
Paine returned to Irving with Marina Oswald and her child on September 24, 1963.
The Warren Commission later rejects an allegation that Oswald appeared at an Austin Selective Service office during his journey.
The Warren Commission reconstruction places Oswald on the afternoon Continental Trailways service from New Orleans toward Houston.
Oswald left New Orleans by bus for Mexico, carrying documents intended to support his efforts to obtain Cuban and Soviet travel permission.
Oswald left New Orleans by bus on September 25, 1963, beginning his journey toward Mexico City.
Oswald tells Mrs. Twiford that he belongs to the Fair Play for Cuba Committee while trying to arrange a meeting with her husband.
Oswald tells Mrs. Twiford that he cannot wait for her husband's return because he says he is flying to Mexico.
After cashing the unemployment check, Oswald has about $200 available for his trip through Mexico.
The Commission finds no airline record supporting the claim that Oswald diverted from his bus journey to visit Austin.
Oswald asks Mrs. Twiford how her husband obtained his name and address from Socialist Labor Party contacts.
During the journey west, Oswald telephones the home of Socialist Labor Party member Horace Elroy Twiford.
Oswald cashes his unemployment check at a store near Magazine Street, increasing the funds available for his journey.
Oswald collects a $33 Texas unemployment compensation check from his New Orleans post office box before beginning his Mexico trip.
Oswald checks his larger bag through toward Mexico City under baggage claim number 320435.
During the long bus trip, Oswald gets off at stops to eat and is repeatedly observed dining alone.
Oswald boards Continental Trailways bus 5133 at 2:35 a.m. for Laredo by way of Corpus Christi and Alice.
Oswald tells fellow passengers that he is secretary of the New Orleans branch of the Fair Play for Cuba Committee.
During the bus journey, Oswald says that he hopes to meet Fidel Castro after reaching Cuba.
Oswald boards Flecha Roja bus 516 at Nuevo Laredo for the overnight journey to Mexico City.
Oswald tells two Australian passengers that the Hotel Cuba in Mexico City is inexpensive and clean.
Oswald crosses from Laredo into Nuevo Laredo between about 1:30 and 2 p.m. during his journey south.
Witnesses conclude that Oswald speaks little or no Spanish, consistent with notes later found among his travel materials.
Oswald tells Australian passengers that he had stayed at the Hotel Cuba before, a claim the Commission considered false.
Oswald asks another passenger how to say a simple offer of help in Spanish when two women board with heavy luggage.
Oswald arrived in Mexico City and quickly began visiting Cuban and Soviet diplomatic offices in pursuit of transit permission.
According to evidence reviewed by the Commission, Oswald claims Communist Party membership while presenting documents to Cuban officials.
Oswald carries his 1963 United States passport, which is stamped invalid for travel to Cuba.
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