Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# SECRET12 April 1966MEMORANDUM FOR: DCS/OSSAttention: Mr. HusulinSUBJECT: Contact with Clemard Charles1. Pursuant to our telephone conversation on ? March, it is requested that your representative, in talking with Clemard Charles, obtain the latter's views on the following:a. the economic and political stability of the Haitian Government for the next four months;b. current threats to President Duvalier and origin of these threats;c. ability of President Duvalier to control opposition from within or outside the country;d. attitudes of Haitian business men in Port-au-Prince relative to the present government.2. I would be very interested in any indication from Clemard Charles that he is anti-Duvalier or that Duvalier's tenure is limited.Paul V. HarwoodC/WH/7WW/7/Ut/WJGremillier:raeDistribution:Orig & 1 - Addressee1 - 201-357029 file in FSR 46241 - Memo chronoSECRET
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FBI DOCUMENTDATE: 6 APRIL 1966CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIALSUBJECT: FOREIGN POLITICAL MATTERS - HAITIFBI FILE NO: NONE GIVEN (NEW YORK)1.
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# CONTROLLED DISSEM8-1-U-8-E-8NO DISSEM ABROADCOUNTRY: HaitiREPORT NO: 00-E-34/N314-66SUBJECT: Clénard Joseph Charles believed to be President Duvalier's Personal Financial Manager/Biographical Data on C J CharlesDATE DISTR:NO PAGES: 5REFERENCES:DATE OF INFO: Feb - Mar 66PLACE & DATE ACQ: Fort-au-Prince/Feb - Mar 66THIS IS UNEVALUATED INFORMATIONSOURCE: US national, sales representative of a US tobacco manufacturing company who has had 40 years' experience in the industry. Source makes frequent business trips to Latin America and recently returned from a six weeks' visit to Ecuador, Panama, and Haiti. He has excellent contacts in the areas he visits, speaks moderate Spanish and French, and is a shrewd observer.1. During the period 1952-59 I tried to establish business association with certain Haitians including such characters as Eric Tippenhauer, Colonel M Prosper, Senator Louis De Joie, George Léger, and many others. On the occasion of my first visit to Port-au-Prince in five years, I encountered a new set of characters, but they are obviously of the identical "cut" as my previous acquaintances.2. A reportedly privately-owned tobacco company known as Le Tabac Haitien, S. A. is directed by Clénard Joseph Charles, a black Haitian who also happens to be President of the Commercial Bank of Haiti. This cigarette manufacturing firm is the direct descendant of the long defunct Haitian-American Tobacco Co. Some six months ago Le Tabac Haitien began ordering moderate quantities of leaf tobacco and providing letters of credit to pay for the leaf. When I held my first series of conferences with Mr Charles, he immediately attempted to impress me with his political, social, and economic influence in Haiti and then proceeded to enlist my principal's financial participation to the small sum of US$300 thousand. Fully cognizant of the Haitian style of business, I deferred the offer and proceeded to discreetly inquire of Mr Charles' status in Haiti.3. As a matter of convenience Mr Charles provided me with a curriculum vitae which I quote as follows:CLÉNARD JOSEPH CHARLES: President & General Manager of the "BANQUE COMMERCIALE D'HAITI"President of the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAITIS-INSU-NOS-Z-U-8-88GROUP 1Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassificationINFORMATION REPORT INFORMATION REPORTThe dissemination of this document is limited to civilian employees and active duty military personnel within the intelligence components of the USIB member agencies, and to those senior officials of the member agencies who must act upon the information. However, unless specifically authorized by the originating agency, this information may be released to other departments and agencies of the U.S. Government without the written permission of the originator.It shall not be disseminated to organizations or personnel, including consultants, under contractual relationship to the U.S. Government without the written permission of the originator.2d-357029
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# CURRICULUN VITAEBorn in Gonaives, Haiti, on April 21, 1923, from a peasant family. Bad his pricary schooling at the 'Ecole des Freres des Gonaives,' and his secondary schooling at the 'Lycée Geffrard' in the same toun.Upon his father's death, did various jobs to support his family. Was in turn schoolmaster at the rural school of Verrettes, at $15 a math, free lance teacher at $0.40 par north per child, time- keeper, plantation supervisor, photographer, sanitary clerk, free Lance journalist. In the latter capacity, founded 'L'Intrepide' and 'L'Aurore' in cooperation with the late Erasmiel C. Paul.Phyto-Pathologist.In 1946, ves appointed Controller General of the Banana Development Company (BADECO), of which he became the General Agent in 1948. The following year, established himself as Hamfacturer's Agent, and created an Import-Export trade house.Married in 1952, Sophie Lherisson.In 1953, vent to London as a Member of the Economic Mission sent to England by the Haitian Government, and in 1954, negotiated, on behalf of the Government, a contract with The General Electric Co., Ltd., Coventry, England. This contract vas in connection with the extension and modernization of the Telecomunication System in Haiti.Da 1957, vas appointed as a member of the Economic Mission to the International Conference held in Brussels, Belgium.Crented in 1960, the 'BANQUE COMMERCIALE D'HARFI,' of which he is the President and Director General. Is also the President of the following firms he himself created:Universal Enterprises Co. S.A. (USACO)National Deutsch Associates, B.A. (Kennf Cultivation)Mekcorp d'Eaiti, S.A.Magéco Enterprises, 8.A.Société Haitienne de Posur & Cuirs (Leather & Skins)Le Tabac HaitienAdministration Portuaire de Port-au-PrinceCaribbean Cordage KillCorporation Fhilatélique d'HaitiBhada Division, MontrouisAutomobile Insurance Division - Third Party LiabilitiesLes Essences Aromatique d'Haiti (Essential Oils)Froduits Nationsux, S.A.Assurance Vieillesse Obligatoire (OMA)Estresa, 8.Α.Société Chadral de intérieux de Constructions (BCGEMACO)Bociété Nationale de Fruita et de Légumes (BOBAPRUCO)Eo is the exalusive Agent for the following firms:The General Electric Co., Ltd. of CoventrySiemens Schuckertvarka A. O. Erlangen, GermanyPresident of the Chamber of Commerce of Haiti
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E-E-C-R-E-T-3-Member of: Committee for the Rehabilitation of the Rural Sections of HaitiCommerce & Industry Association of New YorkRotary Club of Port-au-PrinceTennis Club of Port-au-PrinceAction for Latin American Unity, MexicoAcademia de Derecho International, MexicoAwards & Distinctions:Knight of the National Order 'Honor & Merit' (HAITI)Officer of the Labor OrderCommander of the Civil Merit OrderCommander of the International Order for Public Welfare - FranceCommander of the National Order for Agriculture. MeritCommander of the Order 'Petion & Bolivar' - for services rendered to the cause of Pan AmericanismHonorary citizen of the City of Longbeach, L. I., New YorkHonorary citizen of the City of New YorkHonorary citizen of the City of BerlinMedal of His Holiness Pope Paul-VI.In addition Mr Charles made available two other papers that are likewise of interest. One is a list of correspondents for the Commercial Bank of Haiti and the second consists of enterprises controlled by that bank which were not included in the latest balance sheet. I quote these papers as follows:BANKS - LIST OF CORRESPONDENTSU. S. A.:(1) Bank of America (International)P. O. Box 3415Rincon Annex, San Francisco 20, California(2) First National City Bank399 Park AvenueNew York, N. Y. 10022(3) Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company44 Wall StreetNew York 15, N. Y.(4) Irving Trust CompanyOne Wall StreetNew York 15, N. Y.(5) First National Bank of BostonBoston 6, Mass.(6) Pan American Bank of MiamiP. O. Box 831Miami 30, FloridaFRANCE:Credit Lyonnais19 Boulevard des ItaliensParis, FranceSWITZERLAND:(1) United Overseas Bank (Banque Unie pour les Pays d'Outre-Mer)3-5 rue du Conseil GénéralGeneva, SuisseE-E-C-R-E-T
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CONTROLLED DISSEM                                                                                   NO DISSEM ABROADS-E-C-R-E-T(2) Union de Banques Suisses8, Tue du FhoneGeneve, SuisseENGLAND:XIDLAND BANK LIMITED(Overseas Branch)P. 0. Box 83160 Gracechurch StreetLondon, B. C. 3EHTERPRISES CONTROLED BY DANÇUE COMMERCIALE D'HAITIHot Included in the Balance Sheet(1) SHADA - St. Marc Division                                                                                             $ 500.000.-(Yearly Income)(2) PORT AUTHORITY - PORT-AU-PRINCE                                                                                 $ 600.000.-(Yearly Income)(3) THIRD PARTY LIABILITY - VEHICLE INSURANCE                                                              $ 1.000.000.-(Yearly Income)(4) ESSENTIAL OILS                                                                                                          $ 300.000.-(Yearly Income)(5) SEAFOOD - EXPLOITATION                                                                                             $ 250.000.-(Yearly Income)(6) MODERM TAΝΗΣΟΥ                                                                                                           $ 5.000.-(Yearly Incone)(7) PHILATELIC CORPORATION                                                                                              $ 300.000.-(Yearly Income)(8) KHERASA                                                                                                                    $ 150.000.-(Yearly Income)(9) U.S.A.C.O.                                                                                                                 $ 875.000.-(Yearly Income)(10) TOYOTA SALES DIVISION - C. J. Carten Dot-gort                                                               $ 150.000.-(Yearly Income)(211) BRAIN - LUNGER DIVISION                                                                                           $ 100.000.-(Yearly Income)(12) O... -MORIAMEN INGMARCE                                                                                           $ 2.000.000.-(Yearly cinture Anca capected)5. Since try previous commerciel acciations in Haiti dated prior to 1959, I found it extremely difficult to locate old acquaintances, for soos are dood or in voluntary mila. I did manage to assemble some data onB-E-C-R-E-T
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S-E-C-R-E-T- 5 -Mr Charles that I regard as reliable. He is specifically referred to as "Papa Doc's" banker and financial manager. Mr Charles, as would be expected is "very close to the Palace" and has ready access to President Duvelier. As for his character, he is described as "a crook and a poor liar." In other words, Mr Charles is truly a Haitian political character and not to be trusted under any conditions.6. I noted that Mr Charles mentions his activity in 1954 as a negotiator on behalf of the Haitian Government with the General Electric Co of England for modernization of the country's telecommunications system. As a result of this contract Haiti experienced one of its greatest political scandals for the contract was for US$4 million, and the actual delivery of products was only US$1 million. I, likewise, observed that Mr Charles is president of the Haitian Banana Corp. which was originally operated by Eric Tippenhauer and Colonel Prosper, and subsequently was bankrupt because of financial mismanagement. Still further, Essential Oils Co was at one time the exclusive domain of Senator Louis De Joie, and since his death the company is headed by Mr Charles.7. I am personally satisfied that Mr Clémard Joseph Charles is President Duvalier's personal financial manager, and the companies directed by Mr Charles are in fact owned and/or controlled for the benefit of Haiti's chief executive. At the moment Mr Charles' principal assistant in the tobacco industry is Henry Siclait, who just happens to be Director of the Haitian Tobacco Monopoly and Secretary-Treasurer of Le Tabac Haition, S. A. Siclait is believed to be Mr Charles' "hatchet man" but I was not able to verify this allegation.- end -S-E-C-R-E-T
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# UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEImmigration and Naturalization ServiceInstructions: Any handwritten entries shall be in black capital letters. All Spanish names shall be hyphenated with the father's name first and the mother's name following.Director, Federal Bureau of InvestigationDepartment of JusticeWashington 25, D. C.|                   |         || ----------------- | ------- || FILE NO. (if any) | A-2     || DATE              | 2-13-66 |The alien listed below has been admitted to the United States under the provisions of section 101 (a) 15 (A) or 101 (a) 15(G) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.| NAME (Last, in CAPS)    | (First) | (Middle) | NATIONALITY (Citizenship) || ----------------------- | ------- | -------- | ------------------------- || CHARLES, Clemard Joseph |         |          | Haiti                     |UNITED STATES ADDRESSHatian Consulate, New York, N.Y.AIRLINE AND FLIGHT NO. OR VESSEL OF ARRIVALPAA 234PERMANENT ADDRESSc/o Banque Commerciale, Port-au-Prince, Haiti| BIRTH DATE | BIRTH PLACE           || ---------- | --------------------- || 4-21-23    | Port-au-Prince, Haiti |DATE AND PLACE OF ADMISSION2-2-66, NYCPURPOSE AND LENGTH OF ADMISSIONDuration of statusDESTINATIONSee above> [Figure] A handwritten annotations and signature.Other agencies are requested to furnish any derogatory subversive information regarding this alien to the F. B. I.on C.I.A.S.S.I.State Dept.Form I-97(Rev. 7-15-63)Deputy Associate CommissionerTravel Control201-357029
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SECRET201 PERSONALITY FILE ACTION REQUESTTO: RID/201 Section Room GA-20 Tube Address DW-6 DATEFROM:1. TYPE ACTION OPEN 2. FILE RESTRICTED. YES 3. PERMANENT CHARGE YES   AMEND NO   CLOSE4. TRUE NAME CLEMARD JOSOUN CHOKI 5. 201 NO. 725692   (Last) (First) (Middle)6. NAME VARIANTS AND TELECODES (see Instructions, item 6)   TYPE7. SEX 8. DATE OF BIRTH 9. COUNTRY OF BIRTH 10. CITY/TOWN OF BIRTH   M F11. CITIZENSHIP 12. OCCUPATION (clear text) OCC. CODE 13. SWL 14. 01 CODE15. DOCUMENT SYMBOL & NUMBER DATE 16 RESIDENCE17. COMMENTS (text for Index cards)> [Figure: A small block with text that reads "CENTRAL INDICES UNIT 004 357029"]18. COUNTRY OF LOCATION CODE 19. ACTION DESK CODE 20. SECONDARY DESK CODE    2-6121. INFORMATION ADDRESSEES22. CRYPTONYM HAND CARRY OR FORWARD BY TUBE IF TRUE NAME APPEARS ABOVE.23. SIGNATURE OF REQUESTER 201 NO. 725692FORM 661 OBSOLETE PREVIOUS SECRET
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SECRETNO FOREIGN DISSEM4 November 1965TO:Assistant Chief of Staff, IntelligenceDepartment of the ArmyAttention: ISIFROM: Interagency Source RegisterSUBJECT: CHARLES, Joseph Cleard (ID 11612)1. Reference is made to your requests concerning Subject dated 8 May 1963 and 27 October 1965. The files contain no pertinent information in addition to that which has been incorporated into the enclosed Biographic Report dated July 1964.2. The Interagency Source Register has no record of a current operational interest in Subject.E28M-11,348Encl. 1 attachment as stated aboveEID/CE: JMA/HP/bjrBased on: 201-35709FILE IN 201-357029![Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification]SECRETNO FOREIGN DISSEM
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SECRET(When Filled in).# RECHECKREGISTRATION REQUESTGlenn CrispellFI/ISR4 C24X5045NAMECHARLES Joseph ClemardALIASES AND/OR SPELLING VARIATIONSDATE OF BIRTH21 April 1923PLACE OF BIRTHGonaives, HaitiCITIZENSHIPHaitianPRESENT ADDRESSPort-au-Prince, Haiti, (Presently travelling in the U.S. '63) UnknownPREST EMPLOYMENTUnknownTRAVELADDITIONAL PERTINENT IDENTIFYING DATAWHDO NOT USE THIS SPACEISRM NO.11,348DATE27 Oct 1965201 NO.357029dup 725692OCCUPATIONMEMORANDUM COORDINATION| Date 29 Oct 65 | INITIALS || -------------- | -------- || RI ANALYST     |          || DIV. BRANCH    |          || RI EDITOR      |          || RL TYPIST      |          |RID/CE: Both 20/8 areSuld by Ise.RECEIVEDRID/IN27 8 48 AM '6510/27/65RH RefsFILE IN 201-357029GROUP IExcluded from automatic downgrading and declassificationSECRET
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FBI DOCUMENTSDATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 1965CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIALSUBJECT: CLEMARD JOSEPH CLARLES REGISTRATION ACT - HAITIFBI FILE NO: NONE GIVEN (WASH., D.C.)DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 1965CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIALSUBJECT: CLEMARD JOSEPH CHARLES INTERNAL SECURITY - HAITIFBI FILE NO: NONE GIVEN (NEW YORK)
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# AGENC. CHECK SHEETFROM: Defense Intelligence AgencyCharles, Clemard Joseph, or Clemard, Joseph CharlesSEX: MaleMARITAL STATUS: Unk/ALIAS(ES) OR NICKNAMES: Via eiDATE OF BIRTH: UnkPLACE OF BIRTH: Unk (Haiti) (?)PURPOSE OF CHECK: Request for Record Check.LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS. SOCIETIES OR CLUBS WITH WHICH AFFILIATED.President, Chamber of Commerce, Port-au-Prince, HaitiSPOUSE'S FULL NAME: UnkRESIDENCES DURING PAST 15 YEARSDATES:FROM: UnkTO: PresentSTREET AND NUMBER:CITY: Port-au-Prince HaitiSTATE OR COUNTRY:NAI to dated 9 Oct 64, subject the Possibility.TOCS-DB-315/009 Regardity state referenceDATESFROM: UnkTO: PresentEMPLOYMENT DURING PAST 15 YEARSDirector, Commercial National Bank of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Haiti(2) 201's reg. 1 Octofflop of Sec. sufsEDUCATIONDATESFROM:TO:NAME OF SCHOOL:LOCATION OF SCHOOL:RETURN TO RID/CE/CS-REMARKS OF CHECKING AGENCY5This is a request for a name check only and is not a request for an investigation or a clearance.DIA FORM 6 (Rev 3-65)
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FBI DOCUMENTDATE: 16 SEPTEMBER 1965CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIALSUPJECT: FOREIGN POLITICAL MATTERS - HATTIFBI FILE NO: NONE GIVEN (NEW YORK).
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DEPT OF STATE TELEGRAMSFROM PORT AUPRINCE EMBTEL 1188DATE: 5 FEBRUARY 1965CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIALSUBJECT: VERBATIME TEXTDATE: 23 JANUARY 1965CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIALPORTAUPRINCE 1214SUBJECT: NONE GIVEN (RE CLEMARD JOSEPH CHARLES)
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INDEX:CLASSIFY TO FILE NOK RES TO FILE NOFILE RTDDESTROYFROMPORT All PRINCEACTIONWH &INFOVR, FILE, di cilofs cl/spD04 21/13 5006 EEN FI NES!CLASSIFIED MESSAGESECRETPERSON/UNIT NOTIFIEDTOTALCOPIES 38ADVANCE COPYIFSUED SLOTTED TUACOTOI UNITRI COPYREPRODUCTION PROHIBITEDTIME BYCAZ CA/CPS ECRET 29 1525229 DEC IN 5039DIR INFO GNVA BERN CITE PRIN 29 74 FIASCO NARO AGTINGREF: DIR 68358 (NOT SENT GNVA, BERN)ABSTRACT1. PER PRIN DAILY LE NOUVELLISTE REPEAT LE NOUVEL LISTE,   ELIZABETH DABINOVIC LEFT PRIN 23 DECEMBER AFTER FIVE DAY VISIT   WITH MRS. CLEMARD JOSEPH CHARLES, WIFE PRESIDENT COMMERCIAL   BANK HAITI.2. VISIT SIGNIFICANT SINCE PER REF, BOZO DABINOVIC,   ELIZABETH'S HUSBAND, POSSIBLY INVOLVED MOHAMMED FAYED'S EFFORTS   PURCHASE ARMS FOR HAITI. CLEMARD CHARLES IS HAITIAN ST   INVOLVED FAYED'S AFFAIRS PRIN. PER GNVA INFO, BOZO'S SHIPPING   FIRM GNVA REGISTERED IN ELIZABETH'S NAME.SECRET![signature]201-357029
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INDEX YES NOCLASSIFY TO FILE NO. 201-35772X-REF TO FILE NOFILE RID RET TODESTROY SIGPORT AU PRINCESSIFIED MESSAGETOTAL COPIES: 1-13 SECRETPERSON/UNIT NOTIFIEDCOPY DUMMYREPRODUCTION PROHIBITEDACTIONINFOWH 8ADVANCE COPYUNITTIMEISSUED LOTTED USEDANFI DESTROYVR. FILE, D04,D0/H3, FS/sp6, FI,ABSTRACT X INDEXROLUNET 2315232DIM CITE PRIN 2966REF: PRIN 2953 C1H4201923 DECC:IN 480451. CLENARD JOSEPH CHARLES RETURNED PRIN 21 DECEMBER. NO INFO AS   YET AVAILABLE RE RESULT HIS NEGOTIATIONS.2. LUCKKER CAMBRONNE RETURLED SANE FLIGHT BUT, PER PRESS REPORTS,   PROBABLE HE TRAVELED TO ESCORT DUVALIER'S DAUGHTER FRON GIVA SCHOOL TO   PRI.SECRETRI COPYFORM 1389RI COPYRI COPY
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# UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEImmigration and P. turalization ServiceInstructions: Any handwritten entries shall be in block capital letters. All Spanish names shall be hyphenated with the father's name first and the mother's name following.Director, Federal Bureau of InvestigationDepartment of JusticeWashington 25, D. C.FILE NO. (if any)DATE12-13-64The alien listed below has been admitted to the United States under the provisions of section 101 (a) 15 (A) or 101 (a) 15 (6) of the lamigration and Nationality Act.NAMECHARLE(Last, PS)CIZYART(First)F.(Middle)NATIONALITY (Citizenship)HAITIUNITED STATES ADDRESSCONSULATE De HAITI NY CityAIRLINE AND FLIGHT NO, OR VESSEL OF ARRIVALPAN 222PERMANENT ADDRESSTACUT FORT A. PRINCE, HAITIBIRTH DATE4.25.23BIRTH PLACEHAITIDATE AND PLACE OF ADMISSION19-12-64 JEKIAPURPOSE AND LENGTH OF ADMISSIONA.2(7.5) Dipl STATEDESTINATIONCONSULATE De HAITI, NYCITYOther agencies are requested to furnish any derogatory subversive information regarding this allen to the F. B. I.![seal] NAI to TOCS DB 315/OCA 74-6709 checked 9 Oct 64FILE IN 201-357029
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TRANSMITTOFTDCS INFORMATION REPORT201-357029131: E.CRETОст 9 21 59.64|                     |                                                                             |     || ------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-: || ORIG.               | HELEN NORGAN                                                                |     || UNIT                | WII/2/HAITI                                                                 |  1  || EXT.                | 6026                                                                        |  2  || DATE                | 9 OCTOBER 1961                                                              |  3  || CONFIRMATION COPIES | WH 12                                                                       |     || INFORMATION COPIES  | CI/IC, CI/OPS, FI/FI/D, FI/INT 6, IW, CA/0 6, CA/PEG, DODS, WII/SA 5, SOD 4 |     |DATE DISTRIBUTED9 OCTOBER 1961| WH/2/HAITI 4 | DISSEMINATION     || ------------ | ----------------- ||              | WH/PRIN 1 WH/PRIN ||              | WH/JMWAVE/JMPALM  ||                         |       | ARMY | NAVY | AIR || ----------------------- | ----- | ---- | ---- | :-: || EVALUATION REQUESTED OF | STATE | XX   |      |     |HANDLING INSTRUCTIONSNO FOREIGN DISSEM/CONTROLLED DISSEMRELAY REQUEST ATTACHED FOR RELAY TO CINCSO AND CINCLANT.C S INTERNAL USE ONLYAUTHENTICATING OFFICERCLASSIFICATIONSECRET(WMEN FILLED IN)GROUP 1EXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATICDECLASIFICATIONRELEASING OFFICERN/WH/R H. BencheeCOPY NO.
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# SECRETCENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY## Intelligence Information CableCOUNTRY HAITIDATE OF 3 OCTOBER 1964INFO.* ROUTINETDCS DB-315/00974-64DISTR. 9 OCTOBER 1964SUBJECTINQUIRIES REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OFBUYING AIRCRAFT FOR HAITIPLACE &DATE ACQ. UNITED STATES, MIAMI (7 OCTOBER 1964)REF IN 89699SOURCEFIELD REPORT NO. UFG-6004ANDAPPRAISAL: UNITED STATES CITIZEN (C) WHO OPERATES A BUSINESS IN HAITI, WHERE HE ENJOYSTHE FRIENDSHIP OF MANY MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS, AND WHO IS A FORMERMILITARY OFFICER AND A TRAINED REPORTER, FROM SAUDERS V. ROBERSCI.APPRAISAL: 3.1. ON OR ABOUT 3 OCTOBER 1964 THE AVIATION INVESTORS COMPANY OF FORT   LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, RECEIVED AN INQUIRY ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF BUYING A   C-119 AIRCRAFT FOR THE COLOMBIAN GOVERNMENT. THE CALL WAS MADE BY RAYMOND   (NOT FURTHER IDENTIFIED) TO SAUDERS V. ROBERSON, AN AVIATION INVESTORS COMPANY   EMPLOYEE, WHO AGREED TO INVESTIGATE THE PROPOSED AIRCRAFT PURCHASE.2. ON 5 OCTOBER ROBERSON RECEIVED A TELEPHONE CALL FROM A MAN WHO   IDENTIFIED HIMSELF AS "RASH" (PHONETIC) REGARDING THE POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF A   P-51 AIRCRAFT OSTENSIBLY FOR THE COLOMBIAN GOVERNMENT, BUT IT WAS ACTUALLY   INTENDED FOR HAITI. ROBERSON AGREED TO MEET WITH "RASI" AT THE CONGRESS   BUILDING IN MIAMI TO DISCUSS DETAILS OF BOTH PURCHASES.NO FOREIGN DISSEN/CONTROLLED DISSESTATE/INR DIA ARMY/ACSI NAVY AIR JCS SECDEF NSA NIC AID USIA OCI ONE OCR GRR OO TREASURY FRI INSSECRET