Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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12 March, 19681.  Rodolfo Reyes Cortes informed Foxton 8/3/68 that while in Havana he discussed with his friend Sukenian Hanafi, ex-Indcresian Ambassador to Cuba, possibility of collaboration with his Greek leftist businessman friend both in international commercial deals and politically. According Reyes, Hanafi expressed immediate interest, accepting Reyes' word that he could place full trust in Horton. Hanafi stated that he felt something could be worked out to their mutual advantage of both the Greek and the Indonesian revolution, since se had contact himself with the liberation army of Indonesian.2.  Hanafi asked Reyes to return to Mexico City, preferably in Mexico City where Reyes could make the introduction personally, but indicating that he might run into difficulty in obtaining a visa. He added that if Mexico City not possible he would travel to Paris where he has never had visa trouble.3.  Reyes reported to Rowton on 11/3/68 that he had talked to Hanafi on telephone asking him arrange trip soonest to Mexico City, but Hanafi had replied that his initial check had revealed Mexicans would insist on clearance with Indonesian Embassy Mexico City prior to issuance of visa. Hanafi added, however, that he taking matter up with Raúl ñoa and might be able arrange some sort of official travel to facilitate issuance of visa. He promised advise Reyes soonest since he aware that Reyes must leave for Chile by end March (as soon as his wife, Tatiana, obtains Chilean visa).WBRowton
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LIRING/4 reported also that L/2 told her that Ramiro Abreu's home address isCalleHerrería 41esquina LacretSanto SuarezLa Habana
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9 Karch, 1968Subject: LIRING/4 Report of Contact with LIZING/2 and LIRING/9.1. At 0930 on 9/3/68 LIANG/4 reported to howton that she had again on 2/3 visited the LIRING establishment to check on the status of her re-entry permit. She stated that LIKING/2 was cordial out politiely passed the buck on her re-entry permit to LIRILG/9, stating that it was a matter for L/9's office and that in any case he himself was so busy looking for a house for the Chief that he could not do anything else at the moment. Ze said in passing that he had to go to Acapulco that evening and would te there until Sunday night ( 10/3/63). He jokingly invited L/4 along for the ride. He also commented that he himself would be back in Havana about June and why didn't L/4 wait to go back with him. He added that in any case he hoped to see her there.2. LIRING/4 also reported that Echenendía ( Ismail Suarez de la Paz), who happened to be present when she was talking to L/2, commented that his wife would be leaving on the 11 arch flight and that he himself expected to be returning in about two weeks. L/4 then commented sarcastically that at the rate things were going with 1/2 she would probably be still waiting for her entry permit when he left and in that case he could personally expedite it. L/2 then by way of apology stated that the mother-in-law of the Swiss Ambassador had been waiting for over three weeks for her entry visa and there was nothing he could do to speed things up from this end. L/4 replied that this was after all little consolatica for her, although she felt very sorry for the Swiss mother-in-law.3. LIRING/4 continued to Rowton that she then spoke briefly with LIRING/9 who greeted her cordially and asked ter to take a coffee with him in his private office. On entering this office L/4 noted that the plaster had falle: from the ceiling just above the desk and L/9 commented that hexpł it had just happened the day before and that he hoped to have it repaired soon. He added that he would also be getting better furniture and some pictures to decorate the bare walls. L/4 noted that the phone was still attached to the wall and no lamp of any kind was in the room.4. According to L/4, LIRING/9 is still waiting for a reply from Havana re her re-entry permit, and hoped to have some reply by 11/3/68. His secretary privately assured L/4 that she would let her now at once if anything came in. LIRILG/4 also reported to newton that she talked to her fitendCS COPY
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2. Yolanda Díaz on the telephone as a follow-up on her telegram to ask Ramiro Abreu to expedite her request for the re-entry permit. L/ told Roxton that Yolanda explained that she had been unable to contact Abreu at first but finally got to him on 8/3/68 and he promised to do what he could soonest, although he commented that it would be impossible to do anything over the week-end.5. LIRING/4 also reported to Roxton that she had talked briefly with srta Esperón of L/2's office and was surprised to hear her complain of the "in-supportable" conditions under which she had to work. Srta Esperón said that she had been employed in the LIRING offices for the past 38 years and prior to the revolution had been relatively happy. Lately, however, everything was full of mystery, all doors and cabinets locked up, and nobody trusting anyone. She confided in 1/4 that she had had enough ("basta") and was afraid that she would have to leave, abandoning any hope she still had of getting her pension after so many years.![Signature of Wallace B. Rowton]Wallace B. Rowton
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Subject: Miscellaneous Information Furnished by LIZING/4.1 March, 19631. At his meeting with LI..ING/4, on the morning of 1 March, 1968, Rowton asked L/4 for various miscellaneous information that might be of use to the Station. L/4 recalled that when she worked in the Consulate office, the combination of the safe was as follows:4 times to right, stopping at 10,3 times to left, stopping at 65,2 times to right, stoppingat 75,then turn to left until one can feel tumbler drop in place.2. L/4 also furnished Rowton with information for the attached sketch of the consular office where she formerly worked, indicating the location of the safe (in the corner concealed behind a wooden door locked by key). Likewise 1/4 gave details of the office of Abelardo Curbelo which she stated he shared with his new secretary, Conchita - the wife of the Olympic attaché.3. L/4 also told Rowton that she learned recently from Jorrin that all confidential papers are now handled and processed by one person. 1/4 added that she learned from conversation with MercededMartinez Moreno de Gonzalez that she is in fact the person handling the confidential documents. She stated to L/4 that she has to process the confidential papers of all the offices, specifically Curbelo, Cicard, Luna, as well as her husband's,(Cruz) and Martinez'. L/4 explained to Rowtonthat previously each' office handled its own confidential documents, and filed them in their respective safes.4. L/4 also gave Rowton the form given her by the Consulate to be filled in for the "Registro de Ciudadano. Cubanos". L/4 explained that she alleged that she had lost the original form given to her and thus obtained another so that she could provide Rowton with a sample of the form( attached herewith).5. L/4 also reported that, as Rowton had requested, she typed out a letter to her father (given to the Station) at 1330 on 1 March, 1968, on the consulate typewriter. She regretted not having been able to obtain the name of the typewriter since it was not visible on the case. When she asked Adis E. Lopez de Valdes the name the latter surprised her be saying that L/4 was the second person to ask for such information that day. In view of that comment, L/4 felt she could not press for the information desired.![signature of Wallace. S. Rowton]
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BATHPATIORECEPTIONTypwriter on standTelephoneBOOKS Paperslower section DESKDESKBooks PapersArchives File CabinetBOOK shelvesSafe (3-way)wooden cabinet under keyTelephone.LIRING/41 March, 1968
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Ambassador's OfficeOlga Martinez' office![sketch of olga martinez' office]Sofa![sketch of sofa]Section where pouch made up516 Esperon's officeCurbelo's office (shared by Conchita)LIRING/H1 March 1968
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27 February, 19687Subject: LIRING/3 Report of Conversation with LIRING/2.1. At 0930 on 27/2/68 LIRING/3 reported to nowton that he had spoken briefly to Echenendía (Ismail Suarez de la Paz) on 24/2/66 and to LIKING/2 at some length on 26/2/68 in the LIRING offices. L/3 explained to nowton that Echemendía had passei a message to him through 1/4 that he wanted to talk to him and that he would telephone himto arrange a meeting. 1/3 continued that chenendía finally con acted him by phone at about noon on 24/2/63 and asked him to come to the LixinG office that afternoon. 1/3 told Rowton that when he finally saw Echemendía the latter was very vague ana general in hs statements and that all he could gather from his state- ments was that schemendia was apologetic for the "misunderstanding" that had arisen as a result of L/+'s request for a re-entry permit. Echerencia stated that "we" are concerned that 1/3, whom they considered honest and above reproach in his dealings with PERU, might have fallen victen to unscupluous elements who constantly surround the revclution. L/3 confessed to kowtn that this vague and almost inccherent line of Echemendia annoyed him to such an extent that he felt it useless to continue his conversation with him and as a result terminated it at the first opportunity.2. LIKING/3 continued thathe net with HIRING/2 on 26/2/68 at the latter's office with much more fuitful results. According to L/3, L/2 began by stating that "they" appreciated the information L/3 had passed to them at various times in the past, specifically the report of Julian Lopez' arrest, the proposed publication of the arest in the Guatemalan press, the report concerning the letter of Rico Galán and the Crozco afair, but they were frankly perflexed with regard to the source of such sensitive iaforastion. 1/3 told Rowton that he explained to 1/2 that he had excellent Central Ame- rican contacts, as well as Mexican sources in good positions, who could fur- nish such information witout naming anyone. He told 1/2 that he had no in- tention of jeopardising his business contacts by revealing their isentity, and he felt that what he had done was in the interest of PERUMEN and the revolution, and that L/2 and his friends should not lock a gift horse in the mouth and see spies behind every blade of xxxxx grass, just becasue they themselves had no capability to check out his reports.3. 1/3 then told howton that L/2 asked directly aboot "el Griego" and his relationship to 1/3. 1/3 stated that he feigned surprise and asked hat Greek", adding that he knew several Greeks in Guatemala, Venezuela and Ne- xico. L/2 clarified by stating that he meant the Greek introduced to himCS COPY
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2. by Rodolfo Reyes. 1/3 then exclaimed: "Ch, you mean señor Harris." to which 1/2 replied in the affirmative. L/3 then explained that he felt that sr. Harris was a high-minded revolutionary with high level contacts through- out the world developed through his cusiness Exaxacts relationships who haa helped him a great deal over the past two years both financially and morallythen asked L/2 335 ionel business, το wich L/2 replied that he kne practically nothing, 1/3 told nowten that he then closed in with a scuewhat elaborate explanation of how international busi nessmen acquire valusable bits of inteeligence with trying as a result of the sensitive relacionship they develop with political personalities in various governments. 1/3 stated to Rowton that he felt 1/2 was impressed *favorably*with his explanation, since he finally stated that in reality "they" (meaning himself, Sergio Martinez, Ismail Suarez de la Paz and Cepeda), the Consejo Superior de la Embajada" had nothing against sr. Harris but simply that they did not know enough about him. L/2 then stated that L/3 must realize that the revolution was surrounded by provocateurs and that when they have the least suspicions that they must put on "the amber light" of caution. 1/3 then stated that his dealings with sr. Harris were sensitive high-level business negotiations for the procurement of sulphur and that he could produce documents to prove this. L/2 replied thatthis was not at all necessary and that it was simply just a question of knowing a little more about the sources available to L/3 and about the "Greek". L/3 conluded with a statement that 1/2 must in the last analysis weigh the en- tire affair in terms of whether L/3 in fact had ever done anything against the revolution. 1/2 replied without hesitation that everyone felt that L/3 had always acted in good faith and had the best of intentions. It was simpl; that they felt that L/3 might have become a victim of a provocateur without realizing it.4. L/2 then stated that he had no objection to giving L/4 an entry permit but he hoped that 1/3 was not just trying to solve a domestic problem by sending her back to her mother. L/3 replied that there was in fact a serious domestic problem and confessed that he had had an affair with another woman which 1/4 had discovered but he felt this was a very personal problem about which 1/2 should not be concerned. L/2 replied that he agreed with this and was concerned simply about the child whe88 he felt L/4 should be permitted to take with her. 1/3 told Rowton that he finally conceded to L/2 that per- haps he was right and that he should be more considerate of L/4 and permit her to take the child to Liavana. L/3 told Rowton that the meeting with L/2 ended on a rather cordial note and that he had the impression that 1/2 would grant 1/4 the re-entry permit without further delay.
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25 February, 1963Subject: LIRING/4 Report of Conversation with LIRING/2.1. 1/4 reported to Rowton at 1045 on 24 February, 1962, that she had again spoken to IIREG/2 about her entry permit to return to Cavana. She appeared depressed and began the conversation stating that she was "fed up" (tapta) with the LIKIG office, explaining that she felt that she had been treated very unfairly and shabbily, particularly by LIRING/2. She stared that she had waited for several hours to see LINING/2 on the aroning of 23 February inside the premises of the LIRING offices but had finally to leave after only a few words of conversation with him. She -related that LIING/2 and LIKING/9 were cccupied in conversation with Eugenia Clguin(who had recently returned from a three-months stay in havana with he sister Farcela) and she did not feel it proper to interrupt to ask about her permit to return to Cuba. when she finally button-holed HAI/2, he said that he would rather talk to her the following morning - about 1000, since it was Saturxday, explaining that he was very busy with a number of difficult cases.2. LISTING/4 continued that when she returned to his office about 1015 the following morning ( 24 February) she again had to wait about 15 zinutes before finding LIRING/2 alone. To her annoyance he again brushed her off, stating that he still did not have a final answer since the matter had not as yet been taken ur by the "consejo supericr" of the establishment. L/2 continued that he hoped to have some sort of decision by Konday and asked 1/4 to see him again. L/4 stated to Rowton that she could not contain her-feelings any longer and exploded in a burst of investive again the LIRING office, accusing them among other things of giving visas to all sorts of hippies and delinquents and making her wait on pins and needles when she had a right to return. L/4 then stated that just as she was leaving, she turned to 1/2 and said: "Ch, I forget to tell you, but I managed to see the 'Greek'" 1/4 told Rowton that at this L/2 came suddenly back to life and invited her into his office again, closing the door and ushering her to a chair. She then stated that she had telephoned "the Creek" (Roxton) on the pretext that she wanted him to buy some jewelry for her on his next trip to Switzerland and succeeded in having coffee with him at Sanborns. She continued that in the course of conversation she learned that his tele-phone is actually an answering se vice and hence operates 24 hours per day, and that he is interested in buying sulphur in Mexico and that his principal client is the Greek shipowner, Niarchos. She then showed 1/2 a natchbox on which the Greek had written the neme Niarchos in both Greek and English
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2. script, since she pretended to be curicus about the spelling of the name.   According to 1/4, 1/2 snatched up the match-box with expressions of appreciation, and continued to listen with interest. 1/4 continued that the Greek explained to her the difficulties and complexities of working with the Mexicans in procuring sulphur and other critical products, but she confessed to 1/2 that she chew nothing about such matters and felt very confused. She commented, however, that the Greek appeared quite relaxed and willing to answer her questions. She added that shen she turned the conversation on Cuba, the Greek replied that he was interested naturally as a good revolutionary, but frankly was very disappointed ("decepcionado") at the treatment received by the LIRING officials he had met, including L/2. L/4 continued that the Greek-end-commented that he had many dealings with foreign officials in his normal business operations but had never enccuntered the discourtesy shown by, who did tais telephone calls. L/4 conluded with a statement that she felt the Greek was no longer interested in Cuba and assumed that he had obtained whatever information he needed from other sources.3. LIRING/4 then asked L/2 whether he needed any more information since she might be seeing the Greek once more before he left for Europe again. L/2 replied that he appreciated what she had already obtained and added that he felt it wise in these cases to get to know the person "more and more" before making a judgement. 1/4 told Roxton that at this point she could not refrain from the outburst:" But you have known ne for several years, and you still can't make up your mind. How mch time do you need to figure things out". She told Rowton that L/2 just smiled at this and again asked to be given until Monday for the final answer re the permission to return.4. LIRING/4 then told Foxton that as she was leaving the precises, she stoppeć briefly to chat with Jorrin. The latter appeared genuinely surprised that LIRING/4 had not as yet been granted her permit. then she commented that probably L/2 had to wait for a reply frca Havana, Jorrín exclaimed:" Ko, that's not probable, since he did not send any cable on you; otherwise I would know". He added as an afterthought that possibly he could have sent a dispatch which he would not know about, but he doubted that in view of the time element involved. Jorrin then commented that"everything"had changed since L/4 had left her job, explaining that now all confidential papers, not only from L/2's cofice but also frcm L/9, the Commerical Section, and fron "Luna's office" were handled by one person rather than as previously by each office, (L/4 commented to Rowton that she had never heard of a person by the name of Luna) and that things in generals had been tightened up froz a security standpoint.
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20 February, 1963Subject: Carzen Lozada Statments to LIRING/3 re trip.1. LIRING/3 reorted to aorton at 2130 on 19/2/68 that Carzen Lozača had telephoned him about C530 that morning and that he had seen her again at her request. On this occasion he found her relatively composed and quite coherent as compared to their first meeting since her return.2. L/3 reported that she stated that the situation in Havana was "chactic" -- econcically a disaster with no rice-on-the-market, gascline rationing (8 gallons per month for crdinary cars and 20 for larger) strictly enforced and police control shrutal". She stated that th Havana airport everything is searched even of Mexicans as herself and what can be taken for personal reasons is removed on the pretext of having it "checked".3. Carmen Lozada stated specifically to L/3 that she had heard strong rumors in Havana that Fidel Castro would be replaced by Dorticós zainly because of the failure of Fidel's economic policies. It was also rumored that sugar productions would fell far below last year's figure, possibly exceeding 4,000,000 tons by only a fraction. Bad fertilizer хлади KEK is blamed but the general feeling is that it is rather bae zanagement and Fidei's advisers are taking the blame.4. Carmen also reported that she had heard "confirmed" resorts that César Montes is no longer leader of the Guatemalan revolucion, although she could not say who had replaced him.
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14-0000010Subject:19 February, 1966LIRING/4 Report of Conversation with Echeme día (İsmail Suarez de la Faz).1.  LIENG/4 reported to Boston at 1030 on 19/2/68 at the Duca d'Este café that she had met with schemencia for about one hour on 17 Feb- ruary at a small coffee shop off calle Fachuca in Colcnia Condesa. She explained that she had telephoned schemendia fromthe home of her friend Blanca Peña de azand and arranged to reet him about 1730 at 3 nearby corner.2.  LIRING/4 stated that Echenendía was cordial as usual and told her that he hoped looked forward- t. seeing her again whenever she felt she could go out with him for lunch an dinnon, to asked how at hom twin to Havana and she informed hicthat she hoped to leave on the 23 February flight. Echemendía asked if she thought she might have difficulty re- turning to Mexico, to which 1/4 replied in the negative, commenting that in the past neither the Hexicans nor the Cubans had gives her ar trouble.3.  According to 2/4, Echenendía then queried bar in some detail about how LIRING/3 was doing, his business in Chiapas, where they were living, and what his plans were. She replied in as matter-a-fact day as possible,al- leging that 1/3 was selling his paintings and doing well in business.4.  Echemerdía then commented that the LIANG office locally had commented re 1/3 that although they appreciated the information he had passed to the they did not have the sources and details and hence had to view them with suspicion. Echezendía apclogized to ix /4 for having to say this (me da mucha pera) but he felt obliged to pass it along to her. He added that both Havana and LIANG are accustomed to get sources along with the reports turned in to then and always are uneasy when these are lacking. He agreed with 1/4 that 1/3 had acted in good faith, but also defended the position of the land office which he said was surrounded by provactions and infiltrations.5.  1/4 told ko-ten that she did not tell L/3 about this rendevous with Echezendia (whose a tentions to L/4 in the past have zade 1/3 particularly jealous and annoyed) since she did not want to disturb hia) LEDG/3, however, reported to howton at about 2100 the previous evening (13/2/68) in an obviously irritated tone that by pure chance he had seen Schemendía and LIRING/4 together at a coffee shop about 1800 on 17/2/68. when douton. explained that he had known of and approved of the meeting beforehand, Lails/3 calmed down and shrugged it off.Walla Rotor