Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992RIG: MARY KOUREMBISNIT: E/AS/S:T: 7963/9108ATE: 12 MARCH 1969ABLE SECRETARIAT DISSEMINATIONMESSAGE FORMTOTAL COPIES: SECRET 27ROUTING AND/OR INITIALS - SEEN BYINDEX NO INDEX RETURN TO BRANCH FILE RIDEUR-6 FILE, VR, DDP, ACHP, CI CAS, CI/IC-2, CI/RA, SecuR-4 CI, RI/AN, CS/DO CA/PROPSECRET(date and time filed) 1223 17 MAR 69(reference number) 83209BERN ZURICH INFO BERNINK MHORDER WOMUSEREFS: A. BERN 4908 (IN 07192)B. DIRECTOR 80955FOR RECORD ON/NAGELL PLEASE ADVISE US IF KACOOL AIREDGRIEVANCES ON RADIO/TV AS THREATENED.FILE: 201-746537.END OF MESSAGEC/EURRELEASING OFFICERRETURN TO CIABackground Use OnlyDo Not ReproduceCOORDINATING OFFICERSSECRETGROUP 1Excluded from automaticdowngrading anddeclassificationREPRODUCTION BY OTHER THAN THE ISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITED.C/E/ASAUTHENTICATINGOFFICERCOPY NO.SIBR
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# 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992RIG: JERRY SEIGELINIT: E/AS/SKT: 7963/9108LATE: 5 MARCH 1969MESSAGE FORM TOTAL COPIES: 29| ROUTING AND/OR INITIALS - SEEN BY |       || --------------------------------- | ----- || 1. OSD                            | 5.    || 2. OSD                            | 6. ID || 3.                                | 7.    || 4. SPS                            | 8.    |SECRETINDEX NO INDEX RETURN TO BRANCH FILE RID33 PER SOP 102 FILE IN CS FILE NO. 201-746537CONF: EUR 6 FILE. VR. RIAN, DDP, ADDP, CS/DO, CAS, CA/PROP, CI, CI/OPS, CI/ICZ, CI/RA, F12, SECUR 4SECRET 06 00 03 MAR 69 CITE DIRECTOR 80955TO BERN INFOINK MHORDER WOMUSEREFS: A. ZURICH 1610 (IN 03310)B. BERN 4908 (IN 07192)1. INFO REF A PASSED LNERGO 28 FEBRUARY 1969. NO INFO SUBJECT'S FILE SUBSEQUENT DIRECTOR 06625 DATED JUNE 1968 EXCEPT FOR PARA 3 BELOW.2. SUBJECT HAS NEVER HAD ANY WOFIRM CONNECTIONS. NO EVIDENCE ANY CURRENT LNHARP RELATIONSHIPS (ISR HAS NO RECORD). PAST HISTORY INDICATES HE FABRICATOR AND MENTALLY DISTURBED INDIVIDUAL.3. NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED WAS FACT SUBJECT SERVED JAPAN EARLY 1958 WITH 441ST CIC DETACHMENT. WAS RELIEVED CIC DUTIES IN APRIL 1958 DUE MENTAL INSTABILITY AND CLEARANCES REVOKED. JUNE 1968 LNGOLD REQUESTED WOFIRM TRACES ON SUBJECT AND REFERRED TO LNERGO. PRESUME THIS REQUEST STEMS FROM HIS APPROACH AMCONGEN ZURICH JUNE 1968 AND DETAILED INFO ALREADY KNOWN CONSULATE.4. BERN PASS ZURICH WHEN COB RETURNS.5. FILE: 201-746537END OF MESSAGECI/OPS/EUR S.K. YoungCI/CSATCI/SORETURN TO CIA Background Use Only Do Not ReproduceNAGELL, RICHARD CASEC/EURCOORDINATING OFFICERSSECRETGROUP 1 Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassificationC/E/ASAUTHENTICATING OFFICERREPRODUCTION BY OTHER THAN THE ISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITED.COPY NO. 7/BR
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14-00000104-10123-100202025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992|                                               |                          || --------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ || S DER WILL CHECK CLASSI. ATION TOP AND BOTTOM |                          || UNCLASSIFIED                                  | CONFIDENTIAL    X SECRET |OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP| TO  | NAME AND ADDRESS | DATE   | INITIALS   || --- | ---------------- | ------ | ---------- || 1   | Sarah Hall       | 7/5/69 | *initials* || 2   | JR S             |        |            || 3   | HE-13            |        |            || 4   |                  |        |            || 5   |                  |        |            || 6   |                  |        |            || ACTION      | DIRECT REPLY  | PREPARE REPLY  || ----------- | ------------- | -------------- || APPROVAL    | DISPATCH      | RECOMMENDATION || COMMENT     | FILE          | RETURN         || CONCURRENCE | X INFORMATION | SIGNATURE      |Remarks: Sarah,You may have rec'dCopy attach fax, if not,you're welcome to thiscopy F.Y. files.FOLD HERE TO RETURN TO SENDER| FROM: NAME. ADDRESS AND PHONE NO.    | DATE   || ------------------------------------ | ------ || *name address phone number* 03 10-1/ | 4-3-69 || UNCLASSIFIED | CONFIDENTIAL | X SECRET |FORM NO. 237 Use previous editions (40)1-67RETURN TO CIABackground Use OnlyDo Not Reproduce1/BR
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# SECRETCABLE SCRETARIAT DISSEMINATIONPERSON/UT NOTIFIED CLASSIFIED MESSAGE TOTAL COPIESADVANCE COPY ☑ ISSUED SLOTTED INDEX: ☐ YES ☐ NOBY: I AT: 1215 Z CLASSIFY TO FILE NO..DISSEM BY 46 PER X-REF TO FILE NO..ACTION FILE RID RET TO BRANCH ☐ DESTROY SIG.EUR6 ☐ RID COPY INFO: FILE. VR, BIAN, DOPAAN, CS#054SECRET 28075 IZ CITE ZURICH 15-18 16/10 28 FEB 69 IN 0331015-10PRIORITY DIRECTOR, BERN TINK MHOR DER WOMUSEREFS A. DIRECTOR 06625 JUNE 1968B. ZURICH 15-18 1331 (N 25955) N1. CONSULATE WILL BE REPORTING ON VIA STATE CHANNELS ON VISIT TO CON SULATE 27 FEB OF RICHARD CASE NAGELL, AKA JOE CRAMER, JOE CRANE, ROBERT C. NOLAN 201-746537. HE WAREND INTERVIEWING CONSUL THAT UNLESS PROMISES MADE TO HIM BY US OFFICIALS WERE HONORED HE WOULD REVEAL TO THE PRESS ENTIRE STORY OF HIS ALLEGED CONTACTS WITH WOF IRM AND WOULD EXPOSE IND IV IDUALS WITH WHOM HE HAD DEALT IN THE OR GAN IZ AΤΙΟΝ.2. UNLESS ADV ISED TO CONTRARY BASE 15-18 WILL, AS IT HAS IN THE PAST, LEAVE THIS MATTER STRICTLY TO CONSUL AT E. BERN 15-10 PLEASE ADVISE LINER GO.3. MOST RECENT STATE MESSAGE WAS US MISSION BERLIN 2567 OF 26 OCTOBER 68.SECRET264170SECRET5/BR
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# 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 199214-00000104-10123-10022# SECRET(When Filled In)REPRODUCTION OF THIS COPY PROHIBITEDINDEX: YES NOADVANCE COPY ISSUED SLOTTEDdi EURBY: AT: 1810 ZCLASSIFY TO FILE NO.X-REF TO FILE NO.FILE RID RET. TODISSEM BY: 5 PER BRANCH DESTROY SIG.ACTIONEURE RID COPY INFO: FILE. VR. *RIYAN DDS ADES CI CAS CI/ICZ CH/RAD*(SECAR4 CA/PEG CA/PROS CCS2, F12)SECRET 051726Z MAR 69 CITE BERN 4908PRIORITY DIRECTOR INFO ZURICHINK MHOR DER WOMUSEREFS: A. DIRECTOR 06625, 10 JUNE 68B. ZURICH 1610(1~03310)5 MAR 69 IN 071921. ON 5 MARCH SUBJ AGAIN CONTACTED ZURICH CG AND IN EVEN MORE THREATENING FASHION CLAIMED HE HAS RADIO TV TIME EVENING S MARCH AND WILL TELL ALL ABOUT HIS ALLEGED WOF IRM CONTACTS UNLESS HE RECEIVES ASSURANCE THAT PROMISES MADE BY US OFFICIALS WILL BE HONORED. CONSIDER THIS HIGHLY IMPROBABLE BUT REQUEST HQS CONFIRM PRIORITY THAT SUBJ HAS HAD NO WOFIRM OR OTHER LN HARP TIES.2. FILE DEFER.SECRETSECRETRETURN TO CIA Background Use Only Do Not Reproduce3/BR
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14-00000104-10123-100972025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992SECRET66483MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Technical Services DivisionATTENTION : Mr. Clayton Kallander226 WestoutFROM : Deputy Director of Security (Investigations andOperational Support)SUBJECT : O'CONNELL, James P.#664831. Returned herewith find alias documentation which was issued   by your office to the Subject in accordance with our request on 6   April 1962.2. The documentation in question is no longer needed and may be   destroyed.3. Please convey my appreciation to those responsible for the   expeditious handling of this matter.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY:Victor R. WhiteAttachments:California Driver's LicenseSocial Security CardReserve Officer's Association Membership CardTraveler's Auto Insurance ID CardMUHNKE/m.jl 0829 June 1962CLOSED
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14-00000104-10123-100982025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 199266483O'Connell, James F.9 APR 1962MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Technical Services DivisionATTENTION: Mr. John Swedberg226 Westout BuildingFROM: Deputy Director of Security (Investigations and Operational Support)SUBJECT: OLDS, James Paul (A)#664831.  This will confirm our verbal request of 5 April 1962 that you prepare alias documentation in the alias indicated which will include but not necessarily be limited to the following documents: California 10 Driver's License, Social Security card, Reserve Officers Association identity card with the rank of Commander, and an appropriate insurance identity card.2.  You were provided with the Subject's true name, a photograph, and a sample of his signature and you were requested to have such documentation ready for the Subject no later than 1600 hours, 6 April 1962. You were provided with the following physical description:    Eyes - Blue; Hair - Brown; Height - 6'3"; Weight - 200 lbs; Complexion - Ruddy; Birth - 19 February 1917, Elmhurst, New York; and you were requested to utilize a non-backstopped, multiple mit address in San Francisco.3.  The documentation in question will be returned to your office when the Subject has no further use for same.4.  Your prompt attention to this matter is sincerely appreciated.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY:Victor R. WhiteKUHNKE/mjl6 April 1962CLOSEDRETURN TO CIABackground Use OnlyDo Not ReproduceZIBR
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14-00000104-10123-101602025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 199219 January 1961MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Cover Support DeskFROM: Robert J. LeonardSUBJECT: COVERT SITEApartment 423Warwick Apartments3051 Idaho Avenue, Washington, D.C.#156229 A-S5/2PURPOSE:SB/1 has requested security approval to use the above site to house a contract Agent. Approval recommended.DETAILS:1. Mr. Marx Holder requires a place for the use of MEDE ING (172341) an Agent of Security Research Staff. He has obtained permission of SAC/MFO and requests SB/2 to grant security approval.2. Since this site is to be terminated on 1 March 1961 and since SAC/MFO has advised that it is leased in alias no security objection can be ascertained.ACTION:Recommend that SB/1 be advised that there is no security objection to the contemplated use of this site.Robert J. LeonardRLJ/csm (10 Jan. 1961)172341
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14-00000104-10123-10219 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992RETURBackgroundDo Not RernFELE: OCSINH TAMES F., CoEgia OnlyDirector of AvidityDeputy, Director of Avidity.R. TATE:15-0.7
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SECRETDD/s 65-0896Background Use OnlyDo Not Reproduce23 FEB 1965MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for SupportSUBJECT : Key Assignments Office of Security1. This memorandum submits proposed key assignments in the Office of Security for *your information and approval*; such assignments are contained in paragraph 2.2. The following key assignments for the Office of Security are proposed for the summer of 1965:a. Mr. Arthur C. Sheridan, GS-15, Chief, Technical Division, will replace Mr. James P. O'Connell, Jr. in (3-17 (Okinawa) as Chief, Far East Regional Security Staff during July 1965.b. Mr. James W. McCord, Jr., GS-15, who is presently attending the Air War College, will replace Mr. Sheridan as Chief, Technical Division during June 1965.
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SECRET.RETURN TO CIAPackground Use OnlyDo Not Reproducec. Mr. James P. O'Connell, Jr., GS-15, will be assigned to a GS-16 position as Chief, Investigations Division upon his return to Headquarters in August 1965. After Mr. O'Connell has had a brief period of orientation in this assignment, I plan to recommend that he be promoted to GS-16.(SIGNED)Howard J. OsbornDirector of SecurityThe assignments contained in paragraph 2 are approved 26 Feb 65DateL. K. WhiteDeputy Director for SupportDistribution:Original - Return to OS2- DDS2 - Pers Br.OS/A&TS/ELHardt/ph (x6200 - 19 Feb 65)
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# SECURITY INDOCTRINATION AND SECRECY AGREEMENTBYEMAN CONTROL SYSTEM, BYECOM APPROVALA special system of security and control, known as the BYEMAN Security and Control System, has been established by the Director of Central Intelligence for the purpose of providing maximum security protection to a number of extremely sensitive intelligence collection projects. Each of these projects requires a separate, special security approval for access. In your official capacity in connection with U. S. Government communication systems you have been granted a BYECOM approval which permits you to perform your official duties as regards BYEMAN projects in general, without regard to the necessary separate special security approvals. Strict adherence to the BYEMAN Control Manual and all supplemental directives must be adhered to in the handling of BYEMAN materials or information. You are requested to read and sign the Secrecy Agreement and Oath.1. In connection with my indoctrination into the BYEMAN Control System, I acknowledge my full understanding of an agreement with the following provisions:a. Security restrictions and penalties for violations of the BYEMAN Control System, to which I am subject, are covered under Title 18, Sections 792, 793, 794, 795 and 797, U. S. Code and Section 19 of Public Law 831, Internal Security Act of 1950.b. It is my responsibility to ascertain that persons with whom I may have reason to discuss materials or sources of BYEMAN activities to any degree have also been properly cleared and designated to receive and discuss BYEMAN information.c. By reason of my BYEMAN clearance alone I do not have access to all BYEMAN, information or materials but only those required on a "MUST KNOW" basis.d. I will report to the BYEMAN Security Officer immediately any violations of BYEMAN regulations of which I become aware.e. I will advise the BYEMAN Security Officer of any personal changes in my status or assignment.f. No change in my assignment will relieve me of my obligation under oath and that the provisions of this oath remain binding at all times.2. I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will never divulge, publish, or reveal either by word, conduct, or by any other means any classified information, intelligence, or knowledge relative to BYEMAN sources except in the performance of my official duties and in accordance with the requirements set forth in the BYEMAN Control System Manual or supplemental directives.WITNESS: SIGNED: Ernest m. KeeffDATE : 19 June 1963Ernest M. KropffSECRET
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14-00000 104-10123-10223 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992CLASSIFIED MESSAGE46 SECRETICTION: OS 2INFO : FE 6, oc 8, s/c 2SECRET 250227Z(SEAC) INFO DIR (SING) CITE (OKIE) 8358(FJDUST)REF (SEAC) 0613RA1. CLEANCE STATUS MR. O'CONNELL FORWARDED THRU SPECIALCLEARANCE CHANNELS TO APPROPRIATE STATIONS.2. HE VISITING HONG (SING), (KUAL, BANG SAIG PENH AND(MANI)SECRET28 APRINC/S COMMENT: *NO RECORD IN CABLE SECRETARIAT AS OF 0205, 25 APRIL 63.SECRETGROUP 1EXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATIC DOWN-GEADING AND DECLASSIFICATION![photo of a handwritten signature]
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2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992ADMINISTRATIVEINTERNAL USE ONLY4 August 1966MEMORANDUM FOR: Security Advisor, Honor and Merit Awards BoardSUBJECT : Honor Recommendation for JAMES W. McCORD, JR.The attached recommendation for an Honor and Merit Award is forwarded for your information and recommendations concerning any security measures that should be taken in the processing of this award.ELLIN L. BEATTYExecutive Secretary/HMABAttachmentDistribution:Orig - Addressee1 - HMAB Case File
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# SECRET(When Filled In)RECOMMENDATION FOR HONOR OR MERIT AWARD(Submit in duplicate)TO: Secretariat, Honor and Merit Awards Board FROM: (Operating official) Director of SecurityDATE DD/S 16.6/05-2## Section A1. NAME OF PERSON RECOMMENDED (Last, First, Middle)   MCCORD, James W., Jr.Personal Data2. POSITION Engr-Audio Supt. 3. GRADE 15 4. SD SS5. OFFICE OF ASSIGNMENT OS/Technical Division 6. X HEADQUARTERS STATION FIELD (Specify location)7. HOME ADDRESS (No., St., City, Zone, State) 8. OFFICE EXT.(If hqs.) 9. CITIZENSHIP AND HOW ACQUIRED   6801 Floyd Ave., Springfield, Va. 4192 U. S. - Birth10. RECOMMENDED AWARD    Certificate of Distinction11. POSTHUMOUS    YES X NO12. NAME OF NEXT OF KIN 13. RELATIONSHIP 14. HOME ADDRESS (No., St., City, Zone, State) 15. HOME PHONE    Sarah Ruth McCord Wife Same as 7 451-5279## Section B Recommendation for Award for Heroic Action or Acceptance of Hazard16. WERE YOU AN EYEWITNESS TO THE ACT YES NOPersonnel in immediate vicinity or who assisted in act or shared in same hazard:17. FULL NAME 18. ORGN. TITLE 19. GRADE 20. OFFICE OF ASSIGNMENTList any of the above persons given an award or recommended for award for participating in act:21. FULL NAME 22. TYPE OF AWARDConditions under which act was performed:23. LOCATION 24. INCLUSIVE DATES 25. TIME OF DAY26. PREVAILING GEOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS AND OBSTACLES ENCOUNTERED## Section C Recommendation for Award for Achievement, Service, or Performance27. DO YOU HAVE PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE SERVICE OR PERFORMANCE X YES NO28. OFFICIAL ASSIGNMENT AT TIME OF SERVICE OR PERFORMANCE    Chief, Technical Division, OS29. COMPONENT OR STATION (Designation and location)    Headquarters30. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises the activities of the Technical Division, OSPersonnel who assisted or contributed substantially to the service or performance31. FULL NAME 32. ORGN. TITLE 33. GRADE 34. OFFICE OF ASSIGNMENT    MARCY, William M. Elec. Engr. 10 OS/Technical Division    PETIT, Alan F. Elec. Engr. 13 OS/Technical DivisionList any of the above persons given an award or recommended for award for participating in the performance35. FULL NAME 36. TYPE OF AWARD    MARCY, William M. Certificate of Distinction    PETIT, Alan F.37. INCLUSIVE DATES FOR WHICH RECOMMENDED 38. ASSIGNMENT COMPLETED 39. NOW IN SAME OR RELATED ASSIGNMENT    YES NO YES NOFORM 11.63 600 USE PREVIOUS EDITION.SECRET(4)
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# SECRETfection D Continued - James W. McCord, Jr.To further enhance the use of this equipment, these men developed an inconspicuous, easily transportable package, consisting of two attache cases which hold the (x-ray fluoro-24. scopic equipment, wall racks, and motor units. This makes it possible for an audio-countermeasures team to enter offices, residences, and safehouses without undue attention.These men have shown great ingenuity and resourcefulness in the application and development of this audio-countermeasure technique. Through their further efforts in package design they contributed significantly to the future clandestine use of this technique on a world-wide basis. This technique provides the Agency for the first time a procedure through which large interior wall surfaces, room furnishings, and objects can be rapidly scanned in "real time" in the search for hostile technical penetrations. This capability will significantly enhance the security of all Agency installations.# SECRET
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2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992McCORD, James W., Jr.Civ, CIA"Jim"DOB: 26 Jan 24WIFE: RuthCHILDREN: Mike,12;Anne,10;Nancy,8.ASSIGNMENTS:64: CIA, Security Off,Washington62-63: Dept of Army 32, 15-13Civilian, Germany53-62: CIA, SecurityOff, Washington51-53: Dept of Def,Security Off, San 32.16-35Francisco48-51: FBI Agent,CaliforniaEDUCATION:Univ/Texas,46-48,BBA,Bachelor Bus AdmLincoln Law Sch,Oakland, Calif, 51ICAF, Assoc Prog, 60-62HOBBIES: Golfing,Scouting Advisory WorlPERMANENT ADDRESS:5701 Floyd AveSpringfield, Virginia
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# REPORT OF HONOR AWARDS, BOARD(CONVENED PURSUANT TO REGULATIONS R 20-635 AND AFR 20-635)DATE2 March 1959The Honor Awards Board having considered a recommendation that:NAME: (Last) (First) (Middle) POSITION TITLEcitor Actg.D.p. Ch/c/00PRESENT GRADE OFFICE ASSIGNED TO STATIONcurity HeadquartersBE AWARDED:Certificate of Merit with DistinctionFOR HEROIC ACTION, ONFOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT OR SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD1 July - 15 August 1953APPROVES THE RECOMMENDATION DISAPPROVES. THE RECOMMENDATIONAPPROVES, BUT IN LIEU THEREOF, RECOMMENDS THE AWARD OF:CITATIONREASONS FOR DISAPPROVAL OF RECOMMENDED AWARDThe Honor and Merit Awards Board concludes from the information available to it that the service performed, while of unquestionable value, is not sufficiently outstanding to merit an honor award.APPROVED SIGNATUREDIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE TYPED NAME OF CHAIRMAN, HONOR AWARDS BOARDGornton W. StewartSIGNATURE/s/(Erford Poulton) 05 MAR 1559TYPED NAME OF RECORDERFORM NO. 382 REPLACES FORM 37-176WHICH MAY BE USED.
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# 14-00000 104-10124-10149 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992*FILE*MEMORANDUM FOR: Security Staff, Office of LogisticsFROM: Chief, TSD/SecuritySUBJECT: Identi-kitSO 9-52721 March 19601. Attached to this memorandum is a copy of an article appearing in the February 1960, issue of "Science and Mechanics" magazine, Page 2 raflects a comment to the effect that the U. S. Intelligence under wrote the development of the Identi-kit to the amount of $87,000.2. TSD/EB under RD-177 and under the (EAPWORT) Program has invested $82,531 into the Identi-kit. Chief Hugh C, MCDONALD, who is mentioned in the article, is a cleared TED consultant. He was initially briefed by Mr. ANDERSON, TSD/EB. The Agency sponsored Mr. MCDONALD's visit to Washington and arranged his trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, all in connection with the development of the Identi-kit. The Townsend Corporation, work- ing with McDONAID, has built a number of these kits and will advise the Agency of those sold to foreign powers, etc. Mr. Courtney OWENS, Sales manager of Townsend Engineering Corporation, is a TSD/EB cleared source and understands the Agency's interest in the Kit. Townsend has also opened a school for Identi-kit users. Three persona from TSD have attended this school.3. The TSD project engineers are very dubious that MCDONALD disalosed classified information to unauthorized persons and speak highly of him. They have especially noted his eagerness to assist us on various crash-typs projects of an unclassified nature.4. Therefore, we have no desire to alienate his feelings. Fovertheless, I would suggest that Mr. JONES, during his forthcoming visit to the West Coast, interview Mr. MCDONALD to determino, if possible, the reason for inclusion of U. S. Intelligence interest in the attached article, whether or not CIA was mentioned during his interview with the author and to further brief MODONALD if necessary. Furthermore, the Identi-kit is expected to receive considerable publicity as the sales program is stepped up.5. A copy of this memorandum is being forwarded to PSD (Attn: Robert SWENDIMAN) to determine whether or not any other components of the Agency are or have used MaDONALD (possibly contacts or SED).James P. O'CONNORChief, TSD/SecurityDistributionsOrig & 1 - Addressse Watt- Ftyd. Sed. Div. (Survey Br.)- Pers. Sed. Div. (Mr. SHEKDIMAN)