Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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NY-1419-67Page 38.  Secretary of State for Justice Fenema Estimé, who is a good friend of Captain Isnay, is in serious trouble. Estimé, a brother of a former president of Haiti, may lose his position. Since he himself has presidential ambitions, he may become a candidate for this office if he survives the present crisis.9. Another potential rival for the presidency is Secretary of State for Labor and Social Welfare Max A. Antoine, who claims the support of the labor unions.10. According to Vilain, the wildest rumors are rampant in Haiti. For example, even intelligent persons give credence to the allegation that the US Government is not really anxious to see the downfall of Duvalier and that a portion of the $340 million hitherto allocated to President Balaguer of the Dominican Republic as development loans was passed on, with the tacit consent of the US, to "Balaguer's good friend," Duvalier. Another rumor states that the CIA is now in the process of training Haitian exiles in the US for a possible invasion of Haiti. The name of Luc Fouché, a former Sénéque in Haiti and a former Ambassador to the US now in exile in New York City, has been mentioned as one of those receiving training in guerrilla warfare.11. One of Vilaire's aims during his present visit to the US is to convince influential Haitian exiles that Charles is not a Duvalier supporter and that he would make a good president. Vilaire has already contacted, through Bazin, Louis Dejoie, a prominent anti-Duvalier exile in New York City, and hopes to meet other exile leaders.12. Bazin stated that the newly appointed representative of the UNDP (United Nations Development Program) in Port-au-Prince, a Greek, has just returned to New York and stated that he will not go back to Haiti because he discovered that funds granted by the UNDP were "misappropriated by the Duvalier government."13. Bazin also asserted that an organization comprised of US citizens and calling itself the "Society for Haiti" will try to raise money for nutrition, education, reforestation, cultural and economic developments in Haiti. Manous, Haiti's Ambassador to the US, is connected with this organization. An OAS mission is expected to be in Port-au-Prince this week and Manous will be on hand. (A copy of a list of 140 names of persons supporting the Society for Haiti is attached.)
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NT 411/7Page 414. Engineer Louis Leveque, a member of the Haitian Economic Planning Board and a close friend of Charles', is expected in New York on or about 29 May 67 ostensibly to discuss port development projects of Port-au-Prince with the J. G. White Engineering Corporation, 80 Broad St. The real purpose of his visit, however, is to contact US friends and Haitian exiles in an effort to gain support for Charles.15. Charles and Brus talked on the phone 12 May 67. The banker stated that he is "tied down" in Port-au-Prince until the end of May, at which time he may make another business trip to the US.16. Brus is firmly convinced that Charles has already made the decision to overthrow the Duvalier government with his friends and that he must act fast to prevent chaos and a possible Communist take-over. Vilatre and Brus agree that the political and economic situation in Haiti is such that "the population wants a change, any change, and would even welcome a Communist coup." They added that Charles and his military friends wish to prevent a Castro-supported Communist seizure of power.
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SHIPPING SERVICEBOX 416PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI
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# 14-00000PORTAU-PRINCE, Le 2 Mai 1967.-A l'occasion des grandes manifestations commemor-tives de l'An X de la Revolution cavaliérisates, les forces vivesde la Nation se sont associées pour donner à cette célébrationtoute l'ampleur qu'elle merite.A cet hommage que la Nation tient à rendre à Son VénéréChef de la Révolution, il est louable que le Commerce etl'Industrie apportent leur participation effective.C'est pourquoi, il vous est donné l'opportunité d'inviterles employés de votre sort à apporter aux aussi leur con-tribution suivant le barème ci-après :|                  | No  | %   | A    | ardes |     |      | Gdes   || ---------------- | --- | --- | ---- | ----- | --- | ---- | ------ ||                  | No  | %   | 200  | ardes | :   | Gdes | 5.00.  ||                  | No  | %   | 500  | ardes | :   | Gdes | 10.0.  ||                  | No  | %   | 1500 | arden | :   | Gdes | 15.00  || A partir de 1501 |     |     |      |       | "   | Gdes | 25.00. |Il demeure entendu qu'il est laissé à vous individua-llement, ainsi qu'à votre haut personnel, la liberté d'accom-plir tout geste de générosité, le plafond de la contribution,en l'espèce demeurant illimité.Les valeurs ainsi recueillies par vos soins, serontconverties en chèques a l'ordre de la Secrétairerie d'Etat desFinances et des Affaires Economiques, accompagnées de la listede votre personnel et transmises au Département du Commerce etAgréez, Messieurs, l'assurance de ma considérationdistinguée.![signature of doctor E. Pizarre]
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# Society for Hait.Miss Ella F. Harilee - President of Educational Comm AssociationJin Jaul Riodle - Fovider of American Airline hiale Hirline/Caring fillo UniversityDr.Sinipan - Emnomist (in Rearvitts first BraintriDri Houk - EconomistCol. King - Retired Exer Tire with Park ServiceDr. Ju Birsenjey - Reclined President of Ociam University li of BruMrs. Dunlay Leitor of "Greare" MagazineRay liksen- Davloper HochitectDimetall Digs- Attorney/jaet Comptrader Exneral of li.S.
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Case 47,540 (Reopened) New Developments in Plans of Haitian Banker,Clemard Joseph Charles to Overthrow the Duvalier GovernmentNY-419-67Chief, New York Field Office(JIBalog/br)15 May 1967Director, DOLART: 065 (Musulin)Contacts:Louis A. BrunB & B International Corp.New York, N. Y.andEdmond VilaireCommission AgentShipping ServiceBox 916Port-au-Prince, HaitiA copy of this memorandum will be furnished to DO/NY.Info contained herein is responsive to requirements of MK/H which "Major" Balog received from Ken Ripley. On 12 May 67, in telecom with Ken and his boss, Balog passed on portions of this memo. They requested this name indicating that new info is "vital."Info on stealing of funds comes from Brun's wife, an employee of the USAID in HEH. Brun, who has been a contact of the VFI in HEH, on Haitian exile matters, decided not to tell his YK contact about Charles' plans.901-357029
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# SECRETNY-419-6715 May 1967Case 47,540 (reopened)SUBJECT: New Developments in Plans of Haitian Banker, Clemard JosephCarles, to Overthrow the Duvalier Government1. On 11 May 67, Edmond Filaire, a Haitian national, who operates a   352 ton converted LC as a cargo ship in Port-au-Prince, arrived in   New York City. On 12 May 67 in the company of Louis A. Brun, B & B   International Corp., New York City, he stated the following. (Letter-   head of the Fort-au-Prince firm is attached.)2. President Duvalier has just transferred Captain Harry Tassy of the   Presidential Guard to a rural post and replaced him with Major Coinou,   who happens to be a good friend of Clemard Joseph Charles. Charles   claims that through Coicou, he now has access to arms and ammunition   in the basement of the palace and is in a position to carry out a coup   "in the near future."3. After an explosion near the palace in mid-April 1967, Duvalier quietly   embarked upon a major shake-up in the military and the civil service.   He dismissed or transferred a number of Army, Militia, and Ton Ton   Macoute officers and civil servants, including those who had previously   served in the presidential palace. To date no official announcements   have been made concerning these important changes.4. In addition to Captain Tassy, the following officers lost their   positions in Fort-au-Prince:a. Captain Lareche of the Presidential Guard; transferred to anunknown post outside the capital.b. Major Bouy Borge of the Army; Borge, a confident of Duvalier,was in charge of radio propaganda. He used to see thepresident at least twice a day. Borge was transferred to atown in the northwest region of Haiti.c. Paul Veriquin of the FTM.# SECRET![automatto]
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HY-419-67Page 25.  Veriquin, who was in charge of the TIM in the Petionville section of Port-au-Prince, vas dismissed by Duvalier because the President suspected him of siding with the Dominique clique. Dominique, an Army officer and son-in-law of Duvalier, was offered a military attache position either in Spain or Italy, which he refused to accept as his wife is reluctant to leave Hait at this time. This situation is complicated by the decision of Duvalier's wife to side with her daughter. The rift in his own family as well as the atteant of his enemies to disrupt the celebration of his 60th birthday and the 10th anniversary of his taking office prompted Duvalier to remark that the only man he trusts is Gracia Jacques, commander of the Presidential Quard. This statement antegonized even those who have hitherto been' loyal to Duvelier. Moreover, even the most faithful Duvalier supporters now fear for their lives. Colonel Caillard, who is in charge of the Coast Guard, bitterly complained to Charles scout Duvalier's ramark and reassured the banker that he and his friends vere ready to set up a military junta.6.  In addition to the Coast Guard ships, Charles would have the use of Vilaire's converted Le, which normally plies the waters between Jamaica and Fort-au-Prince carrying flour, fuel oil, etc. Vilairu is convinced that Charles has no choice but to carry out the coup with or without foreign holy and that his chances of success are good since overal of the now Duvalier appointees to kay military and civilian positions are Garles' friends. Vilaire fools that Charles must act nov since the nosnie of many of the military and civilian supporters of Duvalier hes reached an all-time low and the Haitian Treasury is almost empty. Since Duvalier has been unable to obtain foreign capital, he has again resorted, through his Soaretary of State for Comasree and Industry Lebert Jean-Pierre, to a shake-down of commercial and industrial enterprises. In a circular letter, dated 2 Way 67, the Secretary sppealed for "voluntary contributions as a fitting hoange to the Venerable President for Life, Chief of the Duvalierist Revolution." (A copy of the latter is attached.)7.  Jean-Pierre and Henri Siolait, confidants of Duvalier in charge of the Regis de Zabae and dos Allumettes, are among the stanchest svaporters of the president. Both men have stolen considerable amounts of public funds and succeeded in smuggling some of their mamay out of Haiti.
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NY-419-67Page 38. Secretary of State for Justice Rameau Estime, who is a good friend of Captain Tassy, is in serious trouble. Estime, a brother of a former president of Haiti, may lose his position. Since he himself has presidential ambitions, he may become a candidate for this office if he survives the present crisis.9. Another potential rival for the presidency is Secretary of State for Labor and Social Welfare Max A. Antoine, who claims the support of the labor unions.10. According to Vilaire, the wildest rumors are rampant in Haiti. For example, even intelligent persons give credence to the allegation that the US Government is not really anxious to see the downfall of Duvalier and that a portion of the US$40 million hitherto allocated to President Balaguer of the Dominican Republic as development loans was passed on, with the tacit consent of the US, to "Balaguer's good friend," Duvalier. Another rumor states that the CIA is now in the process of training Haitian exiles in the US for a possible invasion of Haiti. The name of Luc Fouche, a former Senator in Haiti and a former Ambassador to the US now in exile in New York City, has been mentioned as one of those receiving training in guerrilla warfare.11. One of Vilaire's aims during his present visit to the US is to convince influential Haitian exiles that Charles is not a Duvalier supporter and that he would make a good president. Vilaire has already contacted, through Brun, Louis Sansaricq, a prominent anti-Duvalier exile in New York City, and hopes to meet other exile leaders.12. Brun stated that the newly appointed representative of the UNDP (United Nations Development Program) in Port-au-Prince, a Greek, has just returned to New York and stated that he will not go back to Haiti because he discovered that funds granted by the UNDP were misappropriated by the Duvalier government.13. Brun also asserted that an organization comprised of US citizens and calling itself the "Society for Haiti" will try to raise money for "nutrition, education, reforestation, cultural and economic developments in Haiti." Embomme, Haiti's ambassador to the US, is connected with this organization. An OAS mission is expected to be in Port-au-Prince this week and Bonhomme will be on hand. (A copy of a list of the names of persons supporting the Society for Haiti is attached.)
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NY-419-67Page 414. Engineer Louis Lovequo, a member of the Haitian Escxnomie Planning Board and a close friend of Charles', is expected in New York on or about 16 try 67 ostensibly to discuss port development projects of Port-au-Prince with the J. G. White Engineering Corporation, 80 Broad Street, Frost. The real purpose of his visit, however, is to contact US friends and Haitian exiles in an effort to gain support for Charles.15. Cartes and run talked on the phone 18 May 67. The banker stated that he is "ied down" in Port-au-Prince until the end of May, at which time he may make another business trip to the UB.16. Drum is firmly convinced that Charles has already made the decision to overthrow the Duvalier goverment with his friends and that he must act fast to provunt chaos and a possible Commmmist take-over. Vilaire and Brum agres that the political and economie situstion in Haiti is such that "the population wants a chauge, any change, and vould even valeone a Communist coup." Thay edded that Charles and his military friends wish to prevent a Castro-supported Communist seizure of pover.
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Cable A .JEANVI.## EDMOND VILAIRECOMMISSION AGENTSHIPPING SERVICEBOX 016PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITITEL. No. 3104
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# DEPARENT DU COMMERCE ET DE L'INDUSTRIEPORT-AU-PRINCE, Le 2 Mai 1967.-Zessicure,A l'occasion don grandiosus amanifestations commémora-*ives 1'ג X co la Révolution Duvalióristes, les forcos vivas de la Nation se sont associées pour donner à cette célébration toute l'ampleur qu'elle mérito.A cet hommage que la Nation tient à rondre à Son Vents6 1:20, 30.1 le Docteur François DUVALIER, dignu chef de la Révolution, il est icuable que le Commerce et l'Industrie apportent leur partcipation effectivo.C'est pourquoi, il vous unt donné l'opportunité d'inviter las employés de votre ent: prise d'apporter eux aussi leur c Wibution suivant le baren ci-après :De 5 à 200 ardes: Cles. 5.00De 201 à 500 ardes Gdes 10.00De 501 à 150 ardes & Clos 15.00à partir de 1501 10088 25.00.Il demeuro entendu qu'il est laissé à vous indivisuel lement, ainsi qu'à votre haut personnel, la liberté d'accom- Flir tout geste de générosité, le plafond de la contributiam, en l'enpèce demeurent illimité.Les valeurs ainsi recueillies par vos poins, seront converties en chiques à l'ordre de la Secrétairerie d'Etat des Finances et tos affaires Economiques, accompagnies de la liste de votre personnel et truraises au Département du Commerce otAerhas, Monsieure, L'assurance do ma considération distinguée.![signature of Pierre]
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» Society for. HaitiMiss Ella f. Harllee - President of Educational Communiat. AssociationJohn Paul Riddle - Fourder of American Airline/Rithio Hirline / Ex.bay Ridl. UniversitDr.Simpson - Economist (in Resovitts first Braintru)Dr. Houk. - EconomistCol. King- Retired Exere Tivo with Park ServiceDr. de Bessenjey - Relirudi Presionit of Ociam University & Reparent of PeruMis. Deribay Editor of "Grace" MagazineRoy Ilhasein- Developer HichitectIlinshall Digs- Attorney / post Comptroler Ezneral of U.S.
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NY 406-6710 May 1967SUBJECT: Plans of Haitian Bankar Clemard Joseph Charles to Overthrowthe Duvalier Government Case 47,540 (Re-opened)1. En 9 Biky 1967 Louis A. Brun, B&B International Corp., New York   City, furnished the following information.2. He and Clemard Joseph Charles, President of the Banque Commerciale   D'Haiti and President of the Chamber of Commerce of Haiti, have discussed   in detail the possible overthrow of the Duvalier Government in the near   future. During his visit to New York City in the first week of May, 1967,   Charles stated that he is now ready to execute his long-planned schomo   to seise power with his military and civilian friends in Port-au-Prince,   with or without the help of the United States Government. Charles   further stated that he had rifles and hand grenades hidden "somewhere   in Haiti." In addition he will have, through his good friend Colonel   Caillard, Chief of the Haitian Const Guard, three Haitian boats under   his control. Caillard, who enjoys the confidence of Duvalier, isa   secret ally of Charles and is now ready to place the three boats, which   carry cannons, at the disposal of Charles. The trouble is that Caillard   does not have enough ammunition for the cannons, Charles hopes to obtain   the necessary summuiition from the US Government. He would like to receive   the amsınition from the US Carrier, BOXER, which has for some time   been on duty in the Caribbean area. Charles believes that it is in the   best interest of the US Government to give him all necessary help in his   effort to get rid of Duvalier who has brought Haiti to the brink of total   economic collapse.3. Besides Caillard, Charles has the support of an unnamed high-   recking Baltian Army officer. Charles and his military, as well as   eivilien, friends plan to set up a provisional Junta and get rid of the   "gpenics of Haiti," that is, Duvalier and his supporters. After the   consolidation of power in the hands of the Junta, Charles will run for   President. He is convinced that he can win since he has many supporters.   Sa Port-au-Prince as well as in rural areas, Charles claims that he   "controls" Arman Catholic and Episcopalian clergy, teachers and students,   several businesmen, and key militia figures in the rural areas who nov   vait for bio signal to overthrow the present regime.4. Charles to still pretending to be a loyal supporter of Duvalier.   Rowever, be fools that his life is now in danger and unless he strikes..   first, he way fall victim to the President. His position has become   shakay. In early 1967, at Duvalier's request, he submitted a memorandum   to the President describing the wrong doing of Henri Biclait, who is in   charge of the Regio de Tabae and Des Allumettes (tobacco and match industry),
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SECRETNY 406-67Case 47,540 (Reopened)page 2but it appears that Duvalier took Siclait's side. According to Charles, Siclait has been successful in raising money for Duvalier and also had beautiful homes built for some of the President's key supporters. Charles stated that he had given a copy of his memorandum on Siclait to the US Ambassador in Port-au-Prince.5. Although he has relationships with the US diplomatic service in Port-au-Prince, Charles expressed his desire to "cooperate with a Liaison Officer from the US". When asked to elaborate, he stated that it would be too dangerous to contact a US diplomat in Port-au-Prince; instead he would prefer to cooperate with"a Liaison man from the Pentagon."6. Charles stated that as President he would pursue a pro-UB policy, eliminating the Duvalier elements and the Communists and establishing a "liberal democratic" regime. If he fails to receive US help in his effort to overthrow the present Haitian Government, he will still go ahead with the planning, but the execution of his scheme will take more time.7. For the time being, Charles will continue to support the Duvalier government, in an effort to allay the suspicions of the President. Charles, in his capacity as the President of the Haitien Chamber of Commerce, will soon deliver a speech praising the achievements of Duvalier. Charles is anxious for the US Government to know that this is just a pretence, that he now is determined to go into action against the regime, and that he knows that he and his friends are facing an extremely difficult task.SECRET SEN
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8-E-C-R-E-TNO FOREIGN DISSEM-2-C8-311/05457-67Headquarters Commente1.  Charles is president of the Commercial Bank of Haiti, and Boyer    is a former Minister of Finance under Duvalier. Another source,    whose reporting has been infrequent, but considered reliable, has    reported that Boyer has signed a contract to work with an interna-    tional organization in Europe. If Boyer leaves Haiti, it is possible    that he will forego his ambitions for power in the Haitian Govern-    ment, or that his endeavors will be hampered seriously by his    absence from the country.2.  Laroche is Deputy Chief of Staff of the Haitian Armed Forces, His    ambitious and corrupt character, and his overtures toward Duvalier,    have gained him his power within the Army over the placid, easy-    going General Gerard Constant, Chief of Staff of the Haitian Army.    For biographic information on Laroche ses CHIT-313/00918-67.
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S-E-C-R-E-TNO FOREIGN DISSEM/CONTROLLED DISSEM-2-CSDB-312/01428-674.  Charles has stated that should he become President of Haiti, te would pursue a pro-U.S. policy, eliminating the Duvalierists and the Communists and establishing a "liberal democratic" regime.5.  Charles still is pretending to be a loyal supporter of Duvalier; however, his position has become shaky and he believes that his life is in danger. He feels that he may fall victim to Duvalier unless he (Charles) strikes first. For the time being, Charles will continue to support Duvalier in ar effort to allay the President's suspicions. As president of the Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Charles soon will deliver a speech praising the achievements of Duvalier. He is anxious for the U.S. to know that his overtures toward Duvalier are pretense and that he is determined to go into action against the present regime.Headquarters Comments08-311/05457-67, from another reliable source, reported that Charles and Herve Boyer, former Minister of Finance under Duvalier, were contending for power in the Haitian Government.1.  In the past several months, Charles has made numerous attempts to elicit support from several U.S. Government agencies for his plot against the Duvalier Government.2.  No reason was given for Charles' belief that it would be in the best interest of the U.S. to support his scheme to overthrow Duvalier. However, he may be referring to his claim that should he become President of Hatti following the overthrow of Duvalier, he intends to pursue a pro-U.S. policy and establish a "liberal democratic" regime.3.  Source Commerts Cayard, who enjoys the confidence of Duvalier, is a secret ally of Charles.S-E-C-R-E-TNO FORMION DIOSEM/CONTROLLED DISSEN