It is worth noting that theleveller has chosen to pass harsh judgement on words spoken a half century ago by someone who he knows nothing about, in a situation that he knows nothing about, and which were recollected only for the purpose of telling any amusing story.

Those of us that the teller sought to amuse know certain things about such tales:

1.) They are intended to entertain.

2) As such, they may not be strictly factual.

3) Even if, on the odd chance that they are factually accurate, the statute of limitations on offenses committed has expired long ago.

4) Even if there were a fourth item for this list, it wouldn't be worth bothering about it.