Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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4 Februar,19681. LIRING/4 signed contract with Rowton (alias) effective 15 February through 30 April, 1968, providing payment for informatics and services. No obligations specified other than financial (total $750.00 for period specified). LIRING/4 also signed acknowledgement of alias "María Barragán" which was used in contract and receipts for funds.2. 1/4 departure which originally scheduled for 16 February 1968, will be delayed until following Friday to permit intensive como and security training, and strengthen backstop for objective of trip. Cr 12 February LIRING/2 told 1/4 that he would issue perzit to return and, in expression apparently genuine sympathy, ursed her take twin and mossialobash belonged". On morning 13 February Echemandía (Ismail Suarez de la Paz) who net L/4 by chance inside iIRIng compound remarked he happy to learn she going back home for a trip and then added "go back and stay2. He then invited her to lunch or dinner out 1/4 felt is wise to turn hin dom first time. They had lunch inxixx LIRING dining room. On Routen suggestion she will, however, accept for outside lunch so sound him out farther on his reaction to her return.3. Simultaneously in order build up conviction in minds LERING officials that 1/4 returning becasue of narital problem with LIENG/3 (which she herself stated to Rowton that she hesitated to reveal to anyone), 3 talked with LIRIG/2 in his office 13 February (at moment 1/4 elsewhere in LIRING offices) and pretended to have just learned of 1/4's request for permission to return. L/3 in angry tone alleged that he could not understand why L/4 would want to return, that he had treated her as well as he could, and that in any case he would not permit her to take their daughter. LIRING/2 although obviously somewhat embarassed took 1/4's part and urged L/3 to reconsider and give permission to L/4 to take daughter along since she would be reluctant to leave as a "good mother". L/2 rent so far as to state that if L/3 insisted it would be tantacount to "blackmail" against LIRING/4. L/2 continued that he felt obliged as a LIRING cfficial; to grant LIRING/4 permission to return but he did not want to oblige her to depart without her child. HIRING/3 told howton that he did not give in and left LIRING/2 with the impression that his mind was made up regarding the child.CS COPY4. LIRING/4, who was not witting of the above action of LIAUDIG/3, accepted
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2. it later when informed by Boston as being in her best interest, She agreed that child could not be properly taken care of at mother's home in Santiago becasue of short supply of essential food with neither parent present, that her departure without child would permit frequent correspondence with 1/3, and provide excellent pretext for return to Mexico (to convince 1/3 to percit her move child to Havana with her once she established.5. For häotrs info, Rowton convinced that LIRILG/3 wants permanent separation from LIZING/4 feeling that situatica has become "intolerable", whereas IIRING/4 still hoping against hope that their domestic difficulties can be patched up and that when she returns they can resume normal sarital relations. The insisted to Borton that she would remain loyal to him and do nothing to increase his antipathy for her. (Rcwton feels this is tro- bably best control that can be hoped for in her operational work).6. Following lengthy meetings with 1/4, Rowton has eveluved following operational plan with her approval:(a) LIRILG/4 on arrival will re-establish contact with and assess the following contacts:(1) Ramiro Abreu(2) Arnol and fuby (wife) Rodriquez(3) Caribel Guilfrido(4) Capt Luis Carballo and wife(5) Lcló de la Corriente((5) Mercedes Ecrales Lereverent.These persons will be referred to in 3/ messages by number only for security reasons. 1/4 knows that numbers three and five have already expressed strong anti-revolutionary sentiments and will attempt discreetly to determine present attitude and access.(b) Discreet efforts will be made learn of efficiency and močus operandi of DSE. IG/4 insisted on this for her out o Itection since Boston alleged that he could not provide her with necessary briefing. She feels confident that she can get at least some basic data from haciro Abreu. L/4 commented that she alzost certain the CSE de manipluated by a "foreign service" since she certain thas Cubans themselves incapble of efficient and secure operations.(c) when 1/4 feels she has reached point with any of above that she can make some sort of "deal" (for instance assistance to them from outside in exchange for help to her in finding "interesting position" curing her forced stay there) she will notify Borton by 3/ and proceed further or withdraw as per instructions.(d) In event. 1/4 meets other persons who might prove recruitable she will mention their names xxx address and position in text of open letter to HAG/3 alding that they send their regards and need, something to available in Cuba. The persons thus zen- tioned will be referred to in 3/1 by next consecutive number in subsequent message. cowton has stressed that he interested only in persons in excellent positions and conceivably recruitable. the list should therefore not be exhaustive.
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3. (e) LIRING/4 wi have two channels for 3/4. First to "Lic. Antonio Ecoce with false return a dress and sent through open mail, and second to LIEI3/3 sent by hand through Ramiro Abreu to ERING office and delivered by band by Jorrin to Cacubaya apartment, or given by 2/4 to some friend traveling to Hexico. In first case all letters cailed, except the frist, will contain 3/ ressage; in second case ail letters with ex- velope bearing "Colonia Concesa" after address will be for Fow- ton and have 3/4. 1/4 promises sent several letters to 1/3 without pessages as soon as she arrives to test channel.(f) Only channel for incoming messeges for L/4 will be letters from LIRING/3 Ortaining words" Chiapas" and "arte" and either hand carried, sent through pouch, or through open mail.(C) The following signals have been agreed on for purpose specified:(1) Danger signal will be absence of name Zinzuni in open text to 1/3. In all acer letters L/4 will mention raze. In event hostile control child will be referred to by icanane, or endearing caprestol ve 200 . ناسنامه(2) "All my 3-13 complex vitamins are gone" indicates need for new carbon. "I have no more cologne that everyone liked so much" indicates ced for developer.(3) les carbca sent to LING/3 will be recognized by simple urawing Knix attributed to daughter and sent as expression of sentiment by LIRING/3.7. In reply her query re best course of action in event she has reports DSE planning arrest, Roxton advised LING/4 destroy S/w supplies, and take refuge in Mexican Embassy in hope that she would be able communicate with CIRING/3 (she did not ask nor did Rowton volunteer how she could notify bin since she assumes Roxton would remain in continuing contact LIRI.G/3).8. LIRING/4 encouraged by attiĉure ani sympathy shown by HIRING/2 and Echemandía re her remaining in Cuba, but she made it clear to Roxton that she would not do anything jeopardize her residence permit in Eexico or forfeit the time accumulated, unless doston could arrange have Mexican Ambassaćor în avana renew her xxxxxx visa and assure her. She added that best approach would be return after tize up to attempt bring child back and at that time zake new contract with Howton providing for guarantees. Howton agreed stating that he not in position for many reasons, including security, to make such commitments at this time. L/4 made it clear to Rowton also that she realizes that he probably operating in an alias and is affiliated with some sort of service or organization (this came out during discussion of contract and acknowledgement of pseudonym which she did not want), but she stated bluntly that she did not want to know any nore about sowton than the little she already knew since "it would be easier to face an interrogation without betraying him completely".
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17 February, 1963Subject: LIRDG/4 Report of Questioning by LIRING/2 re Rowton ("The Greek").1. at 1030 on 17 February, 1963, LIRING/4 informed kowton that she had dropped into the LAING offices at about 1230 on 15 February and again on the morning of the following day to check with LIRING/2 concerning her entry permit for travel to Havana. On the first occasion LIRI.G/2 asked her casually whether she had seen anything of the "Greek friend" lately. LIANG/4 told howton that she replied that she and LIRING/3 heard from him from time to time, mainly by telephone, and that he had invited her out cccasionally, but she, LIKG/4, had turned him down.2. LIRDIG/2 saw L/4 again on the premises and asked to not to leave until she had seen him, since he wanted to discuss something with her. When she fihaliy saw him in his office some 30 minutes later, he again asked whether she had seen the "Greek", not mentioning Rowton by his alias (Harris). Since L/2 had mentioned L/4's Greek friend whom he had met through Rodolfo Reyes on a previously occasion, LIRING/4 felt she could not pretend ot to know about whom he was talking. She therefore replied again that cccasional-ly she heard from him when he was on a trip to Mexico. LIKING/2 asked what L/4 thought of him (the Greek), to which she replied that she found him pleasant and very generous ( bondadoso). L/2 replied, "Yes, but what does that generosity come from?" He then added that he had many question-marks concerning that person. He gave as an example the fact that when he telephoned his number on a holiday, 31 December or 1 January, his "secretary" replied. It seemed very strange, continued L/2, that the Greek's telephone was manned at all times, night and day, and even on holidays. He then further expressed doubts about where this person lived and how he earned his money, and why he was so interested in Cuba.3. LIRING/4 stated to Rewton that she was st first quite taken aback by this direct "interrogation", even though it was nade in a friendly tone, and replied as best she could by ear. Sne stated that she assumed the Greek was carrying on lucrative business and lived in Europe although she could not supply any specific answers. She was aware that he had brought some of LIRING/3's paintings at an excellent price and took hisgenerosity for granted since she enjoyed living from the good business LIRING/3 gained through him. LIRING/4 then asked L/2 why he himself didn't do some checking of his own, since she assumed the that LIRING office was capable of such
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2. activity when the occasion called for it. LIRING/2 replied that he had too many other things to do, and anyway, when something smelled bad ("apesta") he keeps away from it. LIRING/4, continuing to take the offensive, stated that on several occasions in the past the Greek had invited her out but she had not accepted, but that she easily could accept on the next occasion and possibly even obtain a photo of some kind for LIRING/2. L/2 replied that a photo would not be of any use, all he could do with it being to send it to Havana. He added that he had many suspicions, particularly as a result of the telephone, but had nothing concrete "in his hands", and that what he needed was "datos".4. LIRING/2 then asked L/4 whether she knew when Rodolfo Reyes was returning and where he would be living? She told Rowton that she replied in the negative, commenting simply that she had heard that he would be moving to Chile to work in the national ballet there. L/2 returning again to the Greek wondered why he was so generous with gifts and entertainment. L/4 stated that she never looked a gift horse in the mouth, to which LIRING/2 replied that she must be careful, if not for her own sake at least for the sake of LIRING/3 who, he felt, was not treading on firm ground ("terreno firme"). L/4 admitted that she was often worried about L/3's activities, about which he told her almost nothing. L/2 then commented "Investigate the Greek and you'll feel better." (Averigua lo del Griego). He then added that that supposed letter from Rico Galán was not considered authentic, and also the case of Orozco definitely involved the police. LIRI 3/4, since she was aware that L/3 had discussed both these cases with L/2, except that L/3 had not to her knowledge mentioned the arrest of Crozco, stated that she felt L/3 had acted in completely good faith, even though he might have been somewhat impulsive ("precipitado").5. LIRING/2, continuing the conversation, which according to L/4 lasted over one hour, stated that both she and L/3 must be careful of their contacts. He commented that he could not even go out on a date with a girl without thinking of the consequences. He could go out once maybe, but he felt it wiser to drop the contact for security reasonsL/4 told Rowton that she concluded the conversation with a promise to elicit as much data from the Greek as possible as soon as she could get in touch with him.6. Rowton then told L/4 that he felt relieved in fact that L/2 had brought this whole matter up, since it was better to face such an interrogation here in Mexico rather than in Havana without the benefit of Rowton's advice and briefing. He then stated that he felt it essential that L/4 provide L/2 with much-needed answers to his questions. To avoid the impression of
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3. collusion, Rowton suggested that L/4 see 1/2 again and ask for Howton's telephone number, which she could alleged she could not find at home and which she preferred not be ask 1/3 for, in order not to arcuse his sus- piciors. Once she obtained the number she could allege that she telephoned Rowton on some pretext ( provided if possible by LIRING/2 himself) and managed to see him at lunch a few days later. She could then report to L/2 that Rowten had told her that his telephone was actually an answering service and hence only messages were taken around the clock. He had no need of an office since he traveled in and out so often and his business did not require an office with the accompanying headaches. L/4 would continue that Rowton confided that he was working on sensitive deals to pur- chase Mexican sulphur ( an expensive and difficult item to procure anywhere in the world at this tine ) and that his principal business connection was with Stavros Kiarcos, the wealthy shipowner. His interest in Cuba stezmed from Niarcos' desire to study the shipping possibilities there in the event the Korthanerican embargo was lifeted.6. Rowton instructed 1/4 to commented to 1/2 that when she spoke of the LIRDIG office, Kowton appeared very irritated and remarked that he was "decepcionado" with the tre tment he had received from both L/2 and the commerical office. If 1/2 appeared surprised and curious about this, 1/4 could continue that nowton commented to her that he could not understand the cavalier manner in which the LIRINGs did business. He cited the example of at least three telephone calls he had made some weeks previously to both L/2 and the commercial office, leavinf his name and telephone, and what no one had had the courtesy to reply. L/4 could then added that as a result Rowton was aancyed andhad decided to go directly to Eavana to get the info- mation he needed on prospective business on behalf of Kiarcos.![signature of Wallace A. Rowton]Wallace A. RowtonCS COPY
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13Subject: 10 February, 1968Briefiing in Communications and Security of LIRING/4.1.  During the past four days Rowton has had daily meetings with LIRING/4 to give her initial training in 5/2 and discuss chancels of communication that might be used securely and logically by LIRIL G/4 and Roston. A"con- tract" to serve as a letter of understanding for both Rowton and LIRING/4 was drafted as a basis for present and future colaboration. No reference to WOFACT was made or implied, but Acton made it clear that he had "firendi and colleagues" who were interested in intelligence coverage of FERU and who would carry on his collaboration with MAG/4 in the event of Roxton's death or unavailability.2.  The first item discussed was a simple oven code to desionate poranne of interest either as targets or possible hostile elements, so that L/4. could zention these persons in the text of her 3/W correspondence without compromising herself. A list of the persons concerned with the code nazes is attached herewith. LINING/4 understands that these code names will cat be used in oren letters to LIRING/3 under any circonstances.3.  As far as letter drops are concerned, Rowton instructed LIRNG/4 to send her 5S/ messages with innocent text cover to the following address:Lic. Antonio Ponce CortésKultifamiliar Miguel Alemán C-326México 12, D.F.using a noticcal return address that could not be easily traced, and drop- ping the letter in a public mailbox in the center of town. Rowton dia not give LIG/4 an indicator for the cover text since it was understood thet all messajes, except the first, would contain an s/w message. LINING/4 Fro mised to zail an innocent text letter as soon after arrival as possible so that Ecwten would have a good idea of the lenth of time invoèved in his receiving future letters.4.  LIRING/4 was advised that she would receive S/ messages from Rowton on the paper backing of seriographic designs (Aztec seals) being produced by LIRING/3. The designs, prepared in the form of creating cards, would be addressed to a third party and contain a brief message of greeting in the handwriting of LIRING/3 and would be sent as an attachment to a rou- tine letter from LIKING/3 sent by hand or through the LIRING pouch. Both LIRING/4 and sexton agreed that open mail, since it would have to bear her true name and address, would be both too risky and too slow. In the un- likely event of discovery, L/4 would have some day out, alleging that she
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2. had nothing to do with the message and placing the blame on LLC/3.5. At subsequent meetings, however, LIRING/4 accepted the probable long delays in receiving messages, both to and from her, involved in the open mail and agreed that it would be necessary to take the risk involved in sending at least some of the messages under cover of normal correspondence to LIRING/3. She also agreed with Rowton that sending S/w on the back of seriographic designs would constitute a pattern and might attract undue attention.6. It was therefore agreed that LIRING/4 would also write S/w in letters to LIRING/3 that would be hand-carried to Mexico by a friend or seat in the pouch and delivered by Jorrin to her Tacubaya address. Rowton structed LIRING/4 to insert "Colonia Condesa" in the address on the envelope if the letter contained S/w, otherwise leave out this addition. Since Rowton would have a key to the Calzada Tacubaya apartment he could check regularly for any letters that Jorrin might have slipped under the door during periods when LIRING/3 might be absent from Mexico City.7. At his meeting with LIRING/4 on 14/2/68 the following additional signals were agreed on:(a) Danger Signal : Omision of name Zirzuni from open text. The child would always be referred to in regular correspondence with LIRING/3 by name. In event of hostile control, LIANG/4 would refer to child as "hijita" or by some other endearing name, but refrain from using her first name.(b) New Carbon Needed: to be indicated by the phrase "I need more vitamin B-12" or "I have run out of my B-12 complex vitamins".(c) New Developer Needed: "I have run out of that nice cologne I brought with me".8. As far as incoming S/w was concerned, Rowton stated that if a cover letter from LIREG/3 contained the words "Chiaras" and "arte" it would indicate that an S/w message was being forwarded in that letter.
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# 13 February, 1968Subject: LLI/3 Report of Meeting with Carmen Lozada.1. At 2100 on 16/2/68 LLI/3 reported to Rowton that he had met with Carmen Lozada at about 1130 on 17/2/62, at the square in Coyacán. He explained that on 15/2/68 their mutual friend, Carmen Molina, had contacted Carmen Lozada by telephone and had learned that the latter planned to return to Mexico the following day (Friday, 16/2/62). Carmen Lozada had told her on the phone to give her regards to her friend ( LLI/3) but to ask him not to meet her at the airport since she would be accompanied by her daughter and would be met by her parents on arrival in Mexico. LLI/3 therefore contacted her through Carmen Molina on the morning of 17/2/68 and made the date to meet her near her parents home.2. L/3 continued that as soon as he saw Carmen Lozada he knew at once that something unpleasant had happened during her visit to Havana. He told Rowton that she had apparently lost five or six pounds, was dressed in a slovenly manner and gave of appearance of a distraught person, almost on the verge of insanity. Her manner and subsequent conversation, often incoherent and half hysterical, confirmed in 1/3's mind that she was suffering from severe strain and depression. L/3 told Rowton that he understood from her remarks that she had found the Havana airport, Havana, Cuba and the Cubans in general "detestable". She exclaimed at one point: "Odio a esa isla maldita!" She added that she was on the point of becoming an enemy of Cuba (volverse gusana). In the next breath, however, she stated that she had to return "en pocos días" as soon as treatment had been arranged for her daughter, (suffering from asthma). L/3, pretending to think that she had patched up things with her husband, Enrique, asked whether she had been reconciled and found that she really loved her husband after all. She exclaimed, according to L/3, in a half hysterical voice that she hated her husband and everything her represented.3. L/3 continued that despite his repeated questions Carmen Lozada refused to give him details of what actually had happened to her. She repeatedly stated that she was under "intense, horrible pressure" that she could not explain. When L/3 commented that L/4 was preparing to return to Havana, Carmen Lozada burst out again with "Qué horrible!" but again did not explain. In view of Carmen Lozada's obvious state of psychological and physical disintegration, LLI/3 told Rowton that he felt it best to terminate the meeting at the first opportunity (about 1630) and leave as gracefully as he could. He added that when he left he looked back to see her standing in a daze for a full five minutes before walking off.