Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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SECRET-2-4. I then asked him how the purchase of the watches was coming along. He told me that the morning after our last meeting (this would have been on 10 September, a Saturday) at about 0930 he went to the Trade Delegation building and asked for his good friend Yuriy (ISAYEV). ISAYEV said they are fresh out of watches but that they expect some more in 15 days at which time Subject should come back and ISAYEV will sell him all he wants. (COMMENT: In his notes for 12 September Subject says that SILNIKOV had come in to say that Subject's Soviet friends had wanted to give him a watch for his saints day on 11 September but that the Soviets are not out of them but that some would come in in fifteen days).5. We then reviewed his notes. From now on I am not going to reproduce them in toto but only do certain items in brief form since they are tiresome, repetitious and now largely proven to be gross exaggerations plus fabrication.6. General Notes:11 September: STRIZHOV tells Subject that he has to drive the Ambassador every Sunday morning to play golf. Then follows Subject's account of the non-existent party.12 Sept:KOSTIKOV comes by at 1145 to offer regrets for not having come to yesterday's party and to say that Soviet cyclista will come to Mexico for the forthcoming winter Olympics. Later three new Soviets who don't speak Spanish come in. SILNIKOV said that they will leave (Mexico) soon. (COMMENT: probably the two audio techs.)13 Sept.At 1145 STRIZHOV and GOROBETS come in to say that SILNIKOV had an accident in his car on Marina Nacional that morning. (COMMENT: Accident confirmed by LIENVOY)14 Sept.The three new Soviets came in and brought a supply of mejoral, alka seltzer, razor blades, etc. For this reason Subject thinks they are on TDY from Cuba and are stocking up for return to this paradise.15 Sept.Description of "atentado" described above.16 Sept:Nothing17 Sept:LOGINOV tells him that he is now Consul in place of YATSKOV. Tells Subject he is looking for a 3 bedroom house with garden near the Embassy and not more than 4,000 MN per month. Asks Subject to look for one.LICOWK Contact Report21 September 1966P-11712
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SECRET-3-18 Sept:Subject takes off on bicycle and finds a house at Avenue Chapultepec 180 with six bedrooms but renting at 5,000. Subject suspects thaLOGINOV won't like the 5,000 rent nor the fact that there is a vacant lot next door.19 SeptLOGINOV comes in at 0930 and Subject describes the house. LOGINOV will go by to look at it.7. Special Notes on SILNIKOV10 Sept (Saturday): SILNIKOV is alone from 1045 to 1110. Says he, STRIZHOV and GOROBETS will come to party next day after seeing KALYGIN off at airport. (Both LILYRIC and LIMITED have him leaving at 1012 in car and not returning by 1400)11 Sept (Day of party): SILNIKOV comes in from 1100 to 1120. Says Soviets will have to leave the party a little early since they have to show a film to the Soviet kids in the Embassy, that evening. KORMUSHKIN then comes in and says can't come. At 1428 SILNIKOV, GOROBETS and STRIZHOV come in and all go to party, etc.12 Sept: 1020 to 1040 SILNIKOV, GOROBETS and STRIZHOV come in to thank Subject for the party. 1450 SILNIKOV comes in alone for a quick tequila, 1510 SILNIKOV and STRIZHOV drop by to make small purchases.13 Sept: 1130 to 1200 SILNIKOV comes in. Is looking for empty 1/3 liter jars. 1510 comes in again and tells about his car accident yesterday.14 Sept: 1020 to 1100 - SILNIKOV comes in and explains the damage to his car. 1520 to 1535 was in again.15 Sept: 1130 to 1205 SILNIKOV comes in. 1400 in again16 Sept: Nothing.17 Sept: 1010 SILNIKOV and STRIZHOV come in. 1450 SILNIKOV in alone.18 Sept: 1100 SILNIKOV and STRIZHOV come in. Subject invites them home for lunch. They can't because STRIZHOV had to drive Ambassador to a conference with Chilean Ambassador. 1400 SILNIKOV in alone.19 Sept: SILNIKOV comes in 3 times: 1100 to 1122; 1420 to 1440; 1830 to 1900 with STRIZHOV to eat tacos.20 Sept: 1400 SILNIKOV, STRIZHOV and GOROBETS drop in for a drink.(COMMENT: As usual LILYRIC and LIMITED do not support these times).Francis J. COIGHESECRET
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5. The C/O reminded Subj of what he basically was in Soviet eyes - an EasternLuropean refugee and a Jew. And more, he had never professed to them any ideologicalsympathy to the Communist cause. The rest he had done was to declare that theSoviets represented the wave of the future, and he wanted to be on the winning side.But he must recognize that such sortiment coming from a Jew could hardly haveconvinced the Soviets.b) Next stare of approach to Soviets in Mexico:The C/O suggested to Subj as an effective way to break off from the Sovietsthat he should drop completely all affirmations of "friendship" - cut out the"hasta la muerte" bit. Subj, in turning down any and all Soviet requests forinformation or assistance, should couple it with the open declaration that he hasquit.Subj agreed to follow this line, except for the qualification pertaining tohis presence in Moscow.c) Clarify status of Loginov as "Consul":Subj said that during his meet with Prikhodko and Loginov on 8 September 1966while they were talking about Pavel Yatskov, whom Prikhodko said he had seen inMoscow, Subj addressed the following question to Loginov: "When is your bosscoming back?" Loginov replied: "You're talking now to the Consul."3. The C/O wished to clarify or reaffirm his understanding of Subj's response   to Prikhodko on 8 September when the Soviet asked about legalizing a tourist in   Mexico( reported in paragraph 4 of the Contact Report of 5 September). First,   the C/O paraphrased for Subj the way he had reported Subj's reasoning process   about Prikhodko's question (see Comment in raragraph 4 of the Contact Report)   Subj said that it was essentially correct.Then the C/o related the way he had reported Prikhodko's question and Subj'sreply. Subj said that that was not exactly how the conversation had taken place.He-restated the conversation as follows:Prikhodko which will be the best way to legalize (a tourist in Mexico)?Subject: "You know the answers."Prikhodko: "If you would have to put (a man in your office), would you be able to?"Subject : "It would be difficult- necessary to consult Gobernación, because thecompany had to have the required capitalization to place a foreigner.![image of a handwritten text stating "from LICO2Y-5 Cotect Report to Sept 66 ang filed: P-2712"]
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ZicallaSEPTIEMBRE DE 1966Liensply #9OBSERVACIÓN ESPECIALSa.Nartes 13Este día a las 1920 Hs. Yó transitaba por la Avenida Universidad, sobre osta calle y a la altura do Pilares, se encuentra un Café que lleva por nombre " IPOCAMPO ", en dicho lugar observé que en el interior se encontraba 100 platicando con una Mujer con tipo do latina, la filiación de la mujer mansionala, es aproximadamente la siguientesEdad 28 o 30 años, altura 1.58 m., complexión ligeramente gruesa, piel morena, cabello negro y rizado, cara redonda, ojos eafis, nariz ancha, bosa regular de labios gruesos. Esta mujer vestiu de color verde seco.13-6p-11
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CONTACT REPORTSUBJECT: Ernst GOEBEL:DATE OF MEETING: 8 September 19661. I met with Subject at his office on 8 September 1966 from 1730 to 1800. Next meeting is in about two weeks to be arranged by phone.2. Subject reported that LOGINOV still comes fairly regularly to the French Club on weekends. Occasionally he bringa his wife. Once or twice he brought two young Soviet men in their early twenties. He has also brought a Soviet woman ca 25 who has played tennis with two other women (club members) whom Subject doesn't know. Subject hasn't seen GORLITSYN since our last meeting.3. Since LOGINOV doesn't play tennis but only sits around outside or in the bar, Subject doesn't see him for sustained periods. Subject has seen LOGINOV talking to SARMIENTO or his wife two or three times. From observing him in the bar, Subject saw that LOGINOV is on speaking terms with several members.4. I asked Subject if he knew Ofelia ALFARO Lopez (P-11339), a good friend of the SARMIENTOs and also in contact with the Soviets. He didn't recognize her name as a club member. When I told him that she teaches at the School of Economics, he remembered thet at a dinner party at the home of Henry SIEGMANN, an American and local head of Continental Oil Co., a Mexican woman was present who was a professor of Economics. She speaks excellent English and is in her thirties. He thinks this is ALFARO but is not sure. He will check his wife who is the name rememberer in the family.5. Subject remarked that he found the above dinner strange for its odd mixture of solid bustness types and a few off-beat "beatnik" Mexican types including the female professor. He hastened to assure me that SIEGMANN was a sterling character.6. For the next meeting Subject will attempt to confirm ALFARO's identity and also to spot likely club members who appear to be on close terms with the SARMIENTOS with the view of getting an assessment of the latter.7. Subject is interested and willing. However, he does not appear to be very much interested in people. Thus he has played tennis with SARMIENTO for years and hasn't a thing to say about him except that he is a pleasant tennis companion. Similarly SARMIENTO's wife is good looking and a good tennis player.8. I haven't had an opportunity to talk to Subject's wife yet because Subject says that she does not know the SARMIENTOS. I met his wife last fall and noted that she is much more alert, interested and lively in social relations than he is. Therefore I bet that she knows a lot more than he gives her credit for. I intend to invite them to dinner soon in order to talk with the wife and explore possibilities.Paul DillonFILE: P-12330 P-11712 P-11163 P-11339 P-12703
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# SUBJECT: Contact lieport/ LICOZY-5 -P-2712 8 September 19667 Sept, a few minutes, Sears Ejercito Nacional8 Sept, 1100-1200, Subj's office1. On 7 Sept at about 1100 the C/O made a routine call to Subj's office to determine if Subj would be available that day. Subj responded that he was glad that the C/O had called because he had to see him urgently. In characteristic manner Subj trying doubletalk told the C/O that he had received a telegram, that his old friend (Prikhodko) was back, and that he was going to see the "two of them" (Prikhodko and Loginov) at 1500 that day at the Flor de Mexico. The C/o was puzzled by the reference to the telegram, and asked incredulously if the telegram had anything to do with setting up the meeting with his friends. Subj's answer was ambiguous, and the C/O let it go at that because he arranged a brief meet with Subj for 1230 at Seers Restaurant, at Ejercito Nacional, where Subj was to be on his own business at that time.2. Nevertheless, in considering the briefing instruction to give to Subj the C/O had to allow for the fact that there might have been special circumstances in the Soviets' arrangement for their meet with Subj. Further, this was Prikhodko's first meet with Subj after return from Moscow, where it is presumed he had taken up Subj's case with his superiors and the line decided on how to deal in the future with their flagging, non-cooperative "agent." A reasonable contigency expectation was that the Soviets might have a "hot" proposition to make to Subj, and the C/o decided to brief Surj to the extent that if the Soviets broached a really important operational assignment, which Subj was to judge, Subj would conduct himself so as to draw out the Soviets but stall on acceptance. If nothing of overriding importance Como from the Soviets, Subj was to continue his friends-yes; work-no" stanceAt 1230 the C/o saw Subj for just a few minutes, during which the telegram was explained it was from Moscow, inviting Subj's travel agency to participate in a seminar in Moscow 24-29 Oct 1966, detailed letter to follow. Further, Subj had learned from Prikhodko when the latter had called earlier in the morning to make the appointment for the meet that afternoon that Prikhodko was aware of the invitation and would talk to Subj about it at their meet. The C/O imparted to Subj the briefing outlined above, stressing that Subj must judge whether the Soviets were proposing something that was so important that he couldn't dismiss it out of hand - in which case he was to be non-committal and stall on a decision.3. The C/O had communicated to the Station the tack he was going to take, and.. was later informed by the Station to reverse the planning of Subj's attitude toward a contingency proposition of the Soviets to a flat, unconditional "no."Filence P-11712 P-2270 P-885 (P2) P-7447(52)
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Accordin-ly, the C/O tried to reach Subj at his office. Subj was not there so the C/O left a message to be given to Subj if he should arrive before 1500. The message was: "En el negocio con sus amigos debería usted decir "no" a todo." The шевзаде тигported to come from "Señor Berger."In a telephone call to Subj at 1800 that evening the C/O learned from Subj that nothing of transcending importance had occurred at his meet with the Soviete, and so the C/o arranged to meet with Subf the following day 8 September4. On 8 Sept Subj reported that he had wet Prikhodko and Loginov at 1500 the preceding day in the Flor de Mexico Restaurant. Prikhodko did most of the talking. He brought Subf the two kilos of caviar that Subj had requested (and paid for). He said he had had a good leave in the Soviet Union, and that the wedding (of his son) had gone off all right. He had spoken with Nechiporenko (who is still in Moscow and with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) who sent his regards to Subj and also four Russian records. He had seen Pavel Yatskov in Moscow who told him that he had met Subj in Paris. Yatskov would be returning to Mexico about 17 September 1966. Either Prikhodko or Loginov told Subj that loginov was now the Soviet Consul in Mexico. Loginov told Subj that he would pass by Subj's office on Monday (12 Sept).They discussed the invitation to the travel agents to come to Moscow. Prikhodko said that twelve INTURIST representatives in Mexico had been invited, that he had the telegram and that he was going to coordinate the arrangements for the travel agents to attend the conference. /Comments The telegram sent to Subj in Spanish on 6 September 1966 said: "there will be a conference 24- 29 October in Moscow of travel agencies, that collaborate with INTURIST dealing with international touriami we invite your agency; a reduced price for the stay will be afforded a detailed letter follows."/ Prikhodko asked Subj if he thought of attending the conference. Subj said ho would like to go (and added with a twinkle) - "only from a business stard roint."Irikhodko, for his part, in thin reference to Subj's uncooperative attitude said that Subj had put him into a hard spot with his superiors in Moscow. And now ne would have to consult with Moscow to see whet whether Subj can attend the travel agent conference. Subj asked archly "By letter?" Prikhodko replied "You're crazy- everything goes by cable." Subj stated "You can refuse me a visa." Prikhodko dismissed that that, saying that if Subj goes to Moscow he will he meet Prikhodko's colleagues, and that if Subj is in Moscow the doctors there would be happy to check into Subj's health (a matter mentioned previously with both Loginov and Prikhodko). Subj, responding somewhat nockingly to this expression of concern by the Soviets, said he was still their friend and one of them.
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3. Prikhodko then remarked something to the effect that Subj now didn't want to do anything for them -what with his bad health and being tied up in business- but that maybe in the future..... and then got very much into the present by sliding easily into the old grooves he said "I talked/y8u several times about a man coming tourist to Mexico - what is the best way to arrange legal residence- could it be done through your office - he could be attached to your office- he doesn't have to work there."/Comments Subj explained to the C/O that he sensed the trap immediately, recognizing that this was the old bent of the Soviets on which he had furnished a wealth of information in the past. Subj reasoned that if the Soviets were fishing with the old bait, he would not rise to it eagerly because in view of his recent non- cooperative behavior it would only confirm to the Soviets that he was being controlled (by the AIS). He would not reject the insinuation of his cooperation out of hand and categorically, because that would not be consistent with his posture of remaining on friendly terms with the Soviets. Therefore he took the middle road, that of being non-committal or uncommitted, where the initiative of compliance was always in his hands. Parenthetically, Subj told the C/O that if the "relief" is that of complete rejection of the Soviets he should not have even met them; but following the policy of "hasta la muerte- amigos, pero hacer nada" he felt he was doing the right thing in stringing them along a barren path. Thus, without batting an eye he simply repeated what he had already told them./ Subj said he would have to consult Gobernacion- because he didn't know if his company had the required capitalization to place a foreigner in a job - but this being Mexico, anything could probably be done./Comments Subj remarked to the C/O at this point that the Soviets could not seriously consider using Subj's firm to "legalize" their man, because it would be a patent fraud to the employees in his firm, and he did not think the Soviets were stupid about such things/.The C/O's summary comment to Subj's unspoken plea for criticism of his course of action was that under the concept of a "friends, yes; work, no" policy toward the Soviets he was doing a fine job of walking the tightrope.5. The C/O asked Subj if there had been any travel arrangements for non-Soviets to the Soviet Union. Subj replied that Julio Rothenstreich, whom Subj characterized as a German Jew, and his wife, a Russian-Jew, had left 5 Sept to New York en route to the Soviet Union. Subj said Rothenstreich had told him that he was friendly with the Soviet Ambassador in Mexico and represented "Russian firms" (sic). He was to remain in the Soviet Union 15 days and visit a few cities, Moscow, Kiev and Volgograd- and then some cities in Europe, Vienna and Paris, Subj said that Rothenstreich's
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own fira was making the hotel reservations in the Soviet Union for him. Subj'said he had met once before with Rothenstreich years ago, but didn't know anything about him.Subj also mentioned a widower in his sixties, David Nosofsky, who left for the Soviet Union on 1 Sep - Hosafoky has a brother in Kick.6. The C/O had noticed a new face among Subj's employees and asked Subj who the Girl was. Subj explained that he had taken on the new girl, Leticia Cisneros, the daughter of one of Subj's guides in Mexico, as possible replacement for Miriam Avila Kats, who has an offer to work for the Israeli Embassy in Mexico. Subj said lhe would not want to lose Mirian because, even though she is a slow worker, she is capable and also a nice girl. If Mirian should leave, Leticia would take over her work (which includes the responsibility for non- Soviet travel to the Soviet Union).7. The C/O questioned Subj about his attitude toward attending the travel agent conference in loscow. Subj said that from a business standpoint he would want to attend, or if not him personally someone from his firm, like Miriam. He was intorested in INTURIST business, and felt that he should know what plans INTURIST will be formulating inasmuch as his competitors will be there. He is interested to know what percentage he gets of INTURIST business. He believed that INTURIST would foot 50% of the costs of staying in the Soviet Union during the conference. The C/O asked if Subj knew the other travel agencies that were to be invited. Of the twelve from Mexico Subj felt that the following were included: Garza, Carza Tours, De Carlo Tours, Viajes Kelia, Cook's, MexAmerica, Pegaso, Excursiones y Viajes (EVISA), American Express, and possibly Autoviajes Internacionales. Subj knew the "jefes" of all these.Subj plans to attend the International Congress and Convention Association meeting in Israel on 30 October 1966. He is considering the possibility of going to Moscow for the travel agent meeting 24-29 Oct and then going on to Israel.The C/O told Subj to let him know Prikhodko's results re permission for Subj to attend the Moscow meeting.8. Subj requested the C/O to obtain one case each of Red, White and Rosee French wine, the "best" available
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SECRETMEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDSUBJECT:LICOZY-5 Meeting with PRIKHODKO and LOGINOV on 7 September 19661. LICOZY-3 reported that he had a meeting with PRIKHODKO and LOGINOV at 1500 on 7 September at a Restaurant in town.2. LILYRIC reports that on 7 September LOGINOV left the Embassy alone in his own car at 1405 going north on Tacubaya. PRIKHODKO left alone on foot to the east at 1416. They both returned together in LOGINOV's car at 1720.3. Thus LOGINOV picked up PRIKHODKO somewhere and took him to the LICOZY-5 meeting. This is not only a good anti-surveillance device but also helps to prevent us associating the two.Paul DillonFILE:P-2712 P-2270 P-11712SECRET
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Valentin S. LoguinovCercer Secretario de la Embajada de la U. R.S.S.DPrs. Consul de la U.R.L.A.filesBob- Shaur met fogenerat at a luncheonon 6. Sept'56 at Americanclub. They oxalarged pleasantuesP-11712Sept. 6, 1946
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# SUMMARY:31 August 19661. nothinged and/y returned on his trip, except for his meeting.   Pavel Yatskov in Mexico on 25 August. Before Subj had left for his trip   he told/drew Yatskov to his agent in Paris for Yatskov to get   some free transportation to Paris. Had not mentioned to Yatskov that Subj had arrived   in Paris. Had they had a short talk about inconsequential   matters. Had/Subj said that Yatskov would be returning to Mexico.2.  The C/O asked Subj if there had been any Soviet travel booked through his office during his absence. Subj said there had, and called in his employee who took care of such matters, Moya Ornuelas. Ornuelas brought Subj the reservations for: Vladimir departing 1 Sept 1966 Mexico/Paris via Air France through to Moscow. Subj was about to ask Consultant M if he should ping for, but the C/O told him to let it ping for the time being and he would like Ornuelas to associate the C/O with requests concerning Soviets.Subj said that Loginov had asked at some previous time about the employees in Subj’s office, and asked Subj if there had been any continued interest by the Soviets in his employees. Subj said he knew of none. The C/O re-stated what he already knows that Ornuelas handled Soviet travel, and Miriam Avila handled non-Soviet travel to the Soviet Union - and asked Subj if both were trustworthy employees. (Note: Subj has a file on Ornuelas, but now on Avila - the C/O did not want at that time to call for Ornuela’s file asked Subj just a few questions respecting both employees, and said we would want to fill a request for information at a later date - giving as reason that we wanted file information on any one dealing with the Soviets.) The facts adduced on each employee at this meeting were:David Gradilla: worked for Subj about 5 years; Subj acquired David from another travel agency because he was more efficient in tariffs. Subj called him a bit mixed up because sometimes he was “left” and other times “to the right.”Miriam Avila Mathes (see Report this Subj 13 July 1966): worked for Subj about 2 years. Mother is American, family from Akron, Ohio. Miriam had worked for Aeronaves at the New York World Fair, after which she applied for a job to Subj. Subj commented that Miriam is very Jewish - minded, and intensely interested in Israel, to which she has traveled twice.3.  The C/O reminded Subj that if he is contacted by the Soviets he maintains his no-work stance with them. Subj nodded agreement.