Part 92, page 200

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PD 164-41

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had as much as $1,000 and does recall having at least one $100 bill in his possession. Mr. BELL stated that he requested change on one occasion for the $100 bill from a waitress in the tavern.

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Mr. BELL stated that he continued drinking in the tavern until it closed, and did not arrive home until 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning, December 4, 1971. Mr. BELL's memory is not clear concerning the complete series of events on Friday night and Saturday morning, but definitely recalls claiming credit for the hi-jacking. Mr. BELL stated that he claimed credit for the hi-jacking as a joke, and feels that his intoxication considerably reduced his judgment.

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Mr. BELL stated that he was on vacation from his job from November 22 through November 26, 1971. Mr. BELL advised that he spent every day of this vacation time in the vicinity of his residence, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. On Thanksgiving Day, Mr. BELL and [REDACTED] went to Corvallis, Oregon to visit [REDACTED] who lives [REDACTED] in Corvallis.

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Mr. BELL advised that he has never had any parachute training, and has never engaged in the sport of sky-diving. Mr. BELL served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he was attached to a supply unit in Europe.

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Mr. BELL advised that he recently inherited $10,000 from his father's estate, and part of this money was in his possession on the night of December 3, 1971. Mr. BELL stated that after inheriting the money he just went on a "drinking spree" and lost all judgment. Mr. BELL stated he was extremely sorry for making the remarks concerning the hi-jacking, and stated he would do anything to prove that he is not involved in this matter. Mr. BELL stated that he would submit to having his fingerprints taken, photograph taken, or any other technique to establish the fact that he is not involved in the hi-jacking.

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DB Cooper-41075