Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# SECRETEYES ONLYformer staff employee, and then a private investigator, was en- gaged to arrange for the coverage. Maheu could only identify the technician by the name of Leon. Presumably, this coverage was done as a routine technique to keep the Niarchus interests informed. on Onassis' movements. This was not initiated at the request of any Agency component so far as our records indicate.8. Subsequently, Maheu advised he had received a message from one of the Committee's attorneys named Homme who wanted to fly out to talk with him. Maheu fended him off by saying he was tied up for the next several days. He then contacted his attorney, Edward P. Morgan, of Washington, D. C., and it was decided that Morgan would meet him in St. Louis on 24 May for a conference.9. On Thursday morning, 26 May, Maheu called to advise that he was at the Madison Hotel, Washington, D. C., and was anxious to talk with us. At his request it was arranged to have Colonel Edwards accompany a member of this office to meet with him.10. Maheu opened the conversation by announcing that he had been selected to be the star performer on a planned TV hearing which is scheduled to open within the next few weeks. He went on to give the basis for this statement in the following detail.When he first talked to Ed Morgan of the possibility of his being subpoenaed, Morgan assured him that he had nothing to be concerned about inasmuch as he was a very close friend of Senator Long's personal attorney who had considerable influence upon the Senator. The lawyer resides in St. Louis, and he suggested that they both go out and solicit his assistance. After the presen- tation of the facts, all three flew to Washington where the lawyer secured an appointment with the Senator. Mr. Bernard Fensterwald was in attendance at the meeting. He identified himself as the Chief Attorney for the Committee. According to Maheu, Fensterwald made it clear that Maheu was their ace in the hole and without him the Hearings would have no appeal. He implied that Maheu's clients and their opposition added3EYES ONLYSECRET
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SECRETEYES ONLYup to a very attractive package. Such headliners as Niarchus, Onassis, Dave McDonald, and Howard Hughes are hard to come by. Fensterwald further referred to Maheu as the type who employed the technique of cutting the Government in just enough on his touchy operations to permit him to hide behind their skirts if he were caught. It is the opinion of the lawyer that, unless the Senator can be convinced to the contrary, he will proceed with plans on schedule.11. Maheu's most active account and, at this time, almost exclusive client is Howard Hughes. In the past he did considerable work for Dave McDonald, former president of the United Steel Workers. So far as this office knows, the Agency never had any interest in either of these clients. However, it should be noted that the IO Division was granted a Covert Security Approval on 4 June 1959 to approach Maheu and advise him of the Agency's interest in international labor. Maheu claims he never became involved in any "bugging" operation for either of these accounts.12. It is not believed that Maheu wants or expects us to front for him in the Onassis tap matter. As mentioned previously, to our knowledge this was not Agency sponsored. However, if exploited, it would probably eventually lead to exposing our part in the Onassis/ Niarchus feud. As it is a matter of court record, it could not be denied nor buried. Even though the details might be protected by a declaration that it involved classified operational information, it would set up a field day for the press and critics of the Agency.13. Mr. Maheu is presently furnishing cover for a DODS staff agent in his Washington, D. C., office. In this connection, two of Maheu's employees have been cleared and witting. Other clearance actions noted were: CSA granted FI/Plans, Cover Division on 30 August 1954 for use under LPHIDDEN; CSA issued to NE Division on 7 October 1959 for Maheu's use in the United States and (Jordan) inasmuch as he may be employed by (the King of Jordan) to handle (Jordanian) public relations in the United States.4EYES ONLYSECRET
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# SECRETEYES ONLY14. In 1958-59, Maheu was used by the FE Division in two sensitive operations targeted against Sukarno. Mr. Allen Dulles was aware and approved of these operations. Mr. Joseph Smith who was then Chief/PMI, is knowledgeable of the actions.15. While none of our interests in Maheu relate to wire- tapping, it is evident that the extensive and diversified use of him makes us vulnerable to exploitation should he be interrogated in depth regarding his activities.16. Mr. Maheu is maintaining a cooperative attitude and has promised to do all in his power to protect the Agency from embarrassment or compromise.5EYES ONLYSECRET
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14-00000104-10122-103462025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992| SENDER WILL CHECK CLASS | ATION TOP AND BOTTOM |        || ----------------------- | -------------------- | ------ || UNCLASSIFIED            | CONFIDENTIAL         | SECRET |CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYOFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP| TO  | NAME AND ADDRESS | DATE | INITIALS || --- | ---------------- | ---- | -------- || 1   | DDS              |      |          || 2   |                  |      |          || 3   |                  |      |          || 4   |                  |      |          || 5   |                  |      |          || 6   |                  |      |          || ACTION      | DIRECT REPLY | PREPARE REPLY  || ----------- | ------------ | -------------- || APPROVAL    | DISPATCH     | RECOMMENDATION || COMMENT     | FILE         | RETURN         || CONCURRENCE | INFORMATION  | SIGNATURE      |Remarks:Attached are copies of summaries of our operational involvement with Maheu. In addition to giving Mr. Helms the originals, I have also given copies to Mr. Houston.FOLD HERE TO RETURN TO SENDER| FROM: NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE | DATE    || ----------------------------- | ------- || Director of Security          | 6/20/66 || UNCLASSIFIED | CONFIDENTIAL | SECRET |FORM NO. 237 Use previous editions (40)2-61
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# SECRETEVES ONLYSUBJECT: Project HARPSTAR1.  May 1958 - FE Division initially contacted Director of Security and briefed him on Project. Basically, Project capitalized on President Sukarno's weakness for women, especially Caucasian. Because of our inability to get controlled asset close to him to deter- mine his thinking and plans, and the recent apparent success of Soviets use of a woman, believed he may let down guard and become expansive in discussion of plans with a female and accept advice that he would not ordinarily accept from a man.2.  Object - Locate intelligent, attractive, emotionally stable, and trustworthy female who would accept assignment which would involve eventual intimate relationship with Sukarno.3.  January 1958 - Gave Robert Maheu assignment to locate candidate. He advised that a prominent attorney and 'man about town,", could come up with a qualified woman. Maheu told he had a "client" whose business was not prosparing in an unidentified country. Felt could improve situa- tion if an attractive and intelligent female could get to him and, through feminine charm, persuade his thinking in a more favorable direction.4. was investigated with favorable results and given CSA en ? July 1953, but not made witting of CIA interest,5.  Candidate - a well-to-do widow, approximately 35 years old, resident of , considered highly intelligent and extremely attractive.6.  August 1953 - Project HARPSTAR plan concurred in by COPS and DCI.EVES ONLYSECRET![Excited from a.alis c... Cod  :)
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SECRETEYES ONLYPage:7. August 27 - Joseph Smith, FE Division, introduced to Maheu as Joseph Sims.8. Smith emphasized need for a solid cover story and backstopping. Maheu suggests, in view of close relationship with movie colony, may induce who represents several movie interests, to set up an arrangement that would also include necessary funding mechanisms.9. September 23 - Maheu and O'Connell, Security, met with in New York City (Hampshire House). Agreed, if he co-operative, would brief him re Agency interest and objective of Project to get maximum effort from him. He responded enthusiastically and offered his complete service and facilities to set up a secure cover mechanism. He suggested that be told of general Government interest (not CIA) at the outset due to her sharp perceptiveness which may cause her to speculate at a later date.10. Cover Story - would commission her to perform an "on location survey" in certain FE areas for the proposed filming of "Journey to the Center of the Earth." This could be done very naturally because has the reights to the film and is contemplating shooting it in near future.11. September 23-arrived New York City (St. Regis). Mabeu met her alone for first time and told her of Government interest. She seemed to be relieved about certain misgivings she had of assignment. (She knew true identity of Maheu, having been introduced to him socially by. She also know that he had a personal relations organization.)11. September 23 (afternoon) - Maheu introduced "Sims" to Was given a gradual briefing on assignment, determining at various points whether she was still interested. She indicated she understood exactly what was expected of her and could leave country in 15 days.13. September 11 - "Sims" again met with at which time she was told she would be accompanied by a female traveling companion, ( GS-12). Would ostensibly be her secretary, but would be in fact, the person she would look to for direction.EYES ONLYSECRET
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EYES ONLYPage 314. subsequently given several briefings by FE personnel, both in New York City and California. All under aliases. P. O. boxes and sterile phones were set up for communications.15. Cover arrangements were completed by He arranged for to carry a letter of introduction from to a , his representative in Indonesia. known to Sukarno. Also arranged to have funds placed in the Indonesian branch of Twentieth Century Fox in DJARKARTA:EYES ONLYSECRET
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SEGRETEYES ONLYPage 416. Records of this Office do not reflect any of the activities of during the course of har mission. It is believed she left for Indonesia sometime in January 1959. It is known that she did meet Sukarno, but due to unfortunate timing that had him leaving his country on official business, she had little time to cultivate him; consequently, the purpose of the mission was not fulfilled. It should be noted that Sukarno took sufficient notice of her that during בט בג- official visit to the United States in June 1959, he expressed a stronz desire to see her and did.17. The last known contact had with the Agency was in the form of a telephone call on 12 April 1961 when she called on the sterile line and talked to Hugh Tovar, who she knew as George Henry. She advised that asked her to give a party for Presi- dent Sukarno who would be in Los Angeles on 21 April 1961. She wanted to know whether Henry's people were interested in sponsor- ing this party. A negative response was given.18. It is not known where she is or what her activities are at the present time, but presumably she is still in the Los Angales area.EYES ONLYSECRET
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# PROJECT NORFOLK1. In connection with the official State visit of (King Hussein)   from 16 March (1959) thru 18 April (1959) the Office of Security was   requested to render special support during the Los Angeles and   New York phases of the tour.2. According to (NEA) personnel, Messrs. (Norman Paul,   (Fred LaTrash) and William Arms, the Subject was particularly   desirous of female companionship during his Los Angeles visit, and   it was requested that appropriate arrangements be made through a   controlled source of the Office of Security, in order to insure a   satisfied visit. In addition, other supportive service, such as car   rentals, living accommodations, etc. were required and authorized   under (NEA) Division Project NORFOLK.3. On 3 April (1959) Mr. Robert Maheu was asked to arrange   a party for King Hussein at Los Angeles, California. He did this   through Mr. , a prominent attorney   and figure previously granted a CSA for use by FE Division.   By prearrangement, during the course of this party, (King Hussein)   was introduced to a part-time and.   For the duration of (King Hussein)'s stay in Los Angeles, 3 April   thru 7 April (1959) he and became friends.   Accordingly, it was indicated by Mr. (Fred LaTrash,) who was   integrated into the Stata party, that (King Hussein) desired to con-   tinue his friendship with and that he wished to meet   with her during his stay in New York City from 14 April thru   18 April (1959)4. Because of the publicity that had attended the relationship   between and (King Hussein)in Los Angeles, the Office   of Security was requested by (NEA) Division to facilitate the arrange-   ments for the visit in New York City!5. On 13 April (1959) arrangements were made to rent the   home of a Security Office source, at Long   Beach, Long Island, for the period 14 April thru 18 April (1959)   as a confidential meeting place for and (King Hussein.)   At the same time, was registered at the Hotel   Barclay, 111 East 43th Street, New York City, under the name of   Mrs. of El Paso, Texas. The publicity touching
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EVES GULYon the relationship became more pointed, some public mention hadbeen made of the background of and thus it becameincreasingly important that the New York meeting be carefully arranged.6. On 14 April (1959) Mr. (Fred LaTrash) and   after appropriate security arrangements, were transported to Long   Beach, Long Island, where the residence of   was taken over as the meeting place between (King Hussein) andLater the same day, by prearrangement, two Departmentof State Security Agents, a New York City Police Lieutenant anda hired chauffeur arrived with (King Hussein)remainedat the site thru 18 April (1959) and (King Hussein) and party visitedeach evening, remaining for about four to five hours.7. During the stay at the Long Beach site,   discussed the publicity in the case at some length with the Security   representative. She speculated about the possible sources of certain   personal information that she felt had been leaked to the press.   She spoke of her depth of feeling for (King Hussain and commented   on how Mr. had initially sought her out to serve   as a party companion for (the King) At the time, she said she was   unclear as to just what part Mr. wanted her to play and in   attempting to clarify his request, said, "I am employed by   the CIA. We want you to go to bed with him." continued   to say that she rejected the proposal, but finally went to the party   and that it developed that the relationship between her and (King Hussein)   transcended what had been suggested.8. Following the departure of King Hussein for (Jordan)   at the request of (NEA) Division, the Office of Security assisted in   arranging means of communication between and the   King. From May (1959) thru October (1960,) the Security Office   assisted the NEA Division in the handling and examination of personal   correspondence between and the King.) The last-recorded   action by the Security Office in this case was 10 October (1960.)9. All personal contacts by Security representatives in the   case were under alias and implied State Department affiliation.10. There is no record or indication in any of the files in    this case that involves Robert Maheu by name or reference. Maheu,    as we understand it, never was introduced to and, as far as
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EYES ONLYcan be determined, "fronted" for all arrangements.11. Security Office investigation conducted variously from 25 May through 17 September (1959) of reflected no substantive derogatory information germane to the case.EYES ONLY3
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Third party, personal informetion deletions from attached memo's re "Project HARPSTAR" and "Project NORFOLK".
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# SECRET104-10122-104052025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992CABLE SECRETARIAT, DISSEMINATIONSIFIED MESSAGEGROUPEXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATICDOWNGRADING ANDDECLASSIFICATIONTING AND/OR INITIALS SEEN BYREPRODUCTION OF THIS COPY PROHIBITEDADVANCE COPY ISSUED SLOTTED INDEX: YES NOCLASSIFY TO FILE NO.DISSEM BY: ZX-REF TO FILE NO.FILE RID RET. TO BRANCH DESTROY SIG.ACTION WH-8 RID COPY FILE VR. RI/AN, WH/COG-8, DDP, AddP, COCC-2#081 CI, CE/Ops, SOD-6, CS/DO, (Secur-4) CS/SGO, CI/PSSECRET 241549Z JUL 68 CITE JMCOBRA 0382DIRECTOR, (SANTO DOMINGO) INFO (PORT AU PRINCE)REFS: A. (SANTO DOMINGO) 5907 IN 54327 NB. (SANTO DOMINGO) 5912 IN 55244 NC. DIRECTOR 18614 N1. (SECEN) (WHO ALSO FORMERLY (EM)SHAM-1) IS PARTNER OF PARA 7 REF A COMPANY WHICH WE UNDERSTAND IS LEGITIMATE ENTERPRISE TO EXPLOIT HIS EXTENSIVE CONTACTS IN DOMINICAN MILITARY FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. (SECEN) HAD SOME CONTACT WITH FATHER GEORGES AT LEAST IN PERIOD BEFORE HIS TERMINATION BY JMWAVE IN AUGUST 66. NO (SECEN) CONTACT WITH FATHER BAJEUX KNOWN BUT JMCOBRA NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE HIS RECENT ACTIVITIES.2. JMCOBRA HAS NO INFO (SECEN) CURRENTLY IN CONTACT WITH MASFERRER OR THAT MASFERRER PROPOSED TRIP NEW YORK, O'MAILED CONNECTED WITH (SECEN) TRIP SANTO DOMINGO. (ONE OF FORMER JMWAVE CASE OFFICERS OF (SECEN) COMMENTS ITHIGHLY UNLIKELY (SECEN) CURRENTLY DEALING WITH MASFERRER.ALSO COMMENTS (SECEN) IMPRESSED HIM AND OTHERS AS HIGHLY COMPETENT TOUGH PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER AND IF INVOLVEDSECRET
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PAGE 2 JMCOBRA 0382 SECRETIN OR LEADING TROOPS IN INVASION ATTEMPT HAITI COULD BEEXPECTED MAKE MUCH STRONGER SHOWING THAN PREVIOUS COMIC-OPERAATTEMPTS.3. SY MANDEL PROBABLY IDENTICAL WITH SEYMOUR MANDEL   FORMER OWNER CRAZY AMERICAN BAR HAVANA WHO NOW SHIP CAPTAIN   REPUTED BE ENGAGED SMUGGLING AND OTHER ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES   IN CARIBBEAN. NO LOCAL WOBONE TRACES MAC DONALD AND CARTUS.SECRETBT
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# 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 199223 June 1976MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Security Analysis GroupSUBJECT : Manuel L. DE ARMASSF#591 8651. Reference is made to the attached cable traffic which sets forth the "defection" of the Subject to Cuba circa April 1976. In substance, DE ARMAS apparently gave a press conference in Havana on 21 April 1976 in which he claimed to be an ex-CIA agent who had been recruited by a fnu BLACKENHOUSE (no Office of Security traces) in 1969. DE ARMAS also claimed to have been stationed in New York City in 1971 where he maintained contact with BLACKENHOUSE and Richard TOMLEY (probably identifiable with Peter L. B. TOMLEY, Washington Area Recruiting Office).2. In the cited press conference, DE ARMAS made many allegations concerning purported CIA operations, such as assassination plots and a plan to rupture relations between Venezuela and Cuba. Details of these allegations are set forth in the attached cable traffic and are not treated in instant memorandum. However, interest in DE ARMAS' allegations concerning alleged CIA operations concerns the identities of individuals that he claimed to have been Agency operatives and assets; details regarding these individuals are covered in the latter portion of instant memorandum.3. Agency interest in DE ARMAS was originally predicated upon the receipt of a letter written by DE ARMAS on 12 September 1972 in which he related details concerning his anti-CASTRO activities through his membership in a group called ABDALA. The letter also contained a request for employment with the Agency. As a result of DE ARMAS' letter, WH Division requested a Special Inquiry by the Office of Security for the purpose of establishing DE ARMAS' identity, which was completed in October 1972. In May 1973 Office of Personnel opened a file on DE ARMAS and apparently went through the normal routine of shopping his file. Interest in DE ARMAS terminated when TOMLEY sent DE ARMAS a letter advising him that the Agency had nothing currently available. Then on 22 January 1973 DE ARMAS wrote TOMLEY thanking the latter for interest following a telephone call
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## NAME GIVEN BY DE ARMASJohn VALDAVIAN(aka: BLADABIAN)A. NASSAnselmo ALLIEGRO (HIJO)Justo ALFONSO(aka: *"El Gallego"*)Ricardo MORALES NAVARRETEArmando RUIZAntonio de LEONMario MEJIA RICARD(aka: RICART)## OS FILE, IF ANY, AND COMMENTSNo Office of Security traces regarding all variations.Probably identifiable with Donald L. NESS, State Department.RSO in Santo Domingo.No Office of Security traces.No Office of Security traces.No Office of Security traces.Possibly identifiable with Armando VALENZUELA RUIZ, SF#752 358. OA request by WH/3/Columbia for use as a24 PA in Columbia or PRC; not used due to significant derogatory information developed.Possibly identifiable with Sergio Antonio LOPEZ DE LEON, SF#740 227, who was apparently used by WH/1/Mexico as a LP operator from December 1964 to May 1973 in Mexico.Probably identifiable with Marcio MEJIA RICART, CR to SF#244 148 (Manuel Moises LAMARCHE SALAS). In June 1960 latter advised FBI that RICART was a Venezuelan active in anti-TRUJILLO activities and had visited Miami in April to buy B-26's and weapons for an attack on the Dominican Republic; also advised that RICART was an instructor at Caracas University, was associated with Director of Economic
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# SECRETNAME GIVEN BY DE ARMASOS FILE, IF ANY, AND COMMENTSLuis DESA SOTODevelopment in Venezuela andbelieved RICART may be aCommunist.Felix MARTINEZ SUAREZNo Office of Security traces.Possibly identifiable withFelix Antonio MARTINEZ SUAREZ,SF#242 302, who was Directorof El Mundo when a POA wasgranted in April 1961 and up-dated in July 1973 for his useby WH/3/V as a Propaganda[^24]Placement Asset.Salavador ROMANIPossibly identifiable withSalvador Garcia ROMANI-ORUE,SF#223 776; on whom an OAwas granted in September 1960[^24]for use by WH/4/Cuba as a PPAgent in Caracas; files can-celed in January 1967. OnPRQ listed one Manuel ARTIME,not further identified, as arelative/friend/correspondentin U. S.5. The possible identification (by either DE ARMAS or the DGI) of those WH Division assets reflected above suggests that their names were either known or suspected as CIA assets and were thrown in with those individuals not identified above in an effort to legitimatize DE ARMAS' claims to have worked for the CIA. It should be noted that of those individuals listed above on whom a security file exists, none appear to have any current association with this Agency and, as far as can be determined, no actual Agency operations were either exposed or threatened.6. The above is provided for your information; no further action in this case appears necessary.AttMichael E. SchneebergerSecurity Analysis Group# SECRET4
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14-00000104-10123-100172025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992CABLE SECRETARIAT DISSEMINATIONPERSON/UNIT NOTIFIED.CLASSIFIED MESSAGETOTAL COPIES 26 ROUTING AND/OR INITIALS - SEEN BYSECRETGROUP IEXCLUDED FROM AUTOMAT.DOWNGRADING ANDDECLASSIFICATION(When Filled In)12345678910REPRODUCTION OF THIS COPY PROHIBITEDADVANCE COPYISSUEDSLOTTEDINDEX: YES NOCLASSIFY TO FILE NO.BY:AT:X-REF TO FILE NO..DISSEM BY 53 PERFILE RID RET. TOBRANCH DESTROY SIG.ACTION RID COPY INFO:#079 EUR 6 FILE.VR. RI/AN, DDP, ADDP, Cl, C1/1C2, CI/OPS,#07 U/RA, SECURA, CA/PROP, CA 5S E C R E T 151047Z MAR 69 CITE ZURICH 1629DIRECTOR INFO BERNMrs Hall/17 MAR 69 IN 15450REF DIRECTOR 832091. NAGELL LAST APPEARED AT ZURICH CONSULATE MORNING 7 MARCH AND STATED THAT IF HE RECEIVED NO SATISFACTION BY FIVE O'CLOCK THAT AFTERNOON HE WOULD CARRY OUR HIS THREATS AND EXPOSE US GOVERNMENT ON RADIO, TELEVISION AND IN THE PRESS.2. HE THEN DISAPPEARED, NOTHING FURTHER HEARD FROM HIM AND, NO PUBLICITY GIVEN. MORNING MONDAY 10 MARCH CONSULATE ZURICH ADVISED BY TELEPHONE FROM US CONSULATE BARCELONA THAT NAGELL HAD APPROACHED THEM AND MADE SIMILAR THREATS.3. FILE: 201-746537.SECRETRETURN TO CIABackground Use OnlyDo Not ReproduceSECRETZ/BR