Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# SECRET - Kapok-2-ZP - A - 331EVALUATION OF SERVICES:As stated above subject has performed excellent services but has not devoted a great deal of time to our work. His interest has greatly increased since you permitted HYDROL to receive home office training. He has fairly good contacts and is capable of cultivating almost any one we might wish. His services should become more valuable in the immediate future.EVALUATICH OF INFORMATION RECEIVED:To date subject's intelligence information has only been valuable as a supplement to other sources. His operational information has been excellent and is of real value. He is more interested in the operational side of cur activities than in reporting.OTHER FACTORS:This agent has been handled as outlined in T2F-151 subject to the modifications of increased social contacts necessitated by the fact that subject's wife is interested in the social advantages to be gained from her husband's activities.COMMENTS:We plan to continue using this agent to cultivate other potential agent personnel. His primary continous project will the penetration of communist activities in the National University of Panama. He may rearrange the relationship between DROL,making curcheses for him in the government commissaries. We plan to place him on a salary status in the Mture. Men this is done we intend that his salary be One Hundred Dollars per month (100.0) per menus. He no longer has cover in his activities as concerns the C. S. Army in tais srca. This is due to the fact theyGen. Sibert CARCarib attempted to recruit him as an amy informant after subject at perfomed two week's active duty with Army Intelligence. To avoid refusing thei General's request, subject Infomed him that he was processing his infomation thrown LINE. Since that date, amy CIC men have called at subject's place cf business inquiring for information. However, we seen to have his real loyalty and me a re the ones who can provide him with funds to cultivate sub-agents.SECRET - Kapok201 30999
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SECRET - Katok TZP - A - 321HYDRACID and NIIVE in view of HYDRACID's current schooling. This project is still in the development or probationary stage in that HYDROL's background is such that he regards the sky as the limit in the expenditure of Intelligence funds and is inclined to commit himself financially without real assurance that we will receive full value for the funds expended. Realizing that time is an important factor in the development of high level operations we hope this will prove to be the most efficient expenditure of our funds. If not we will convert the funds to other projects. As a matter of operational organization we feel our ultimate objective in this area should be to ferret out and operate with a minimum number of skilled American resident agents. Offsetting the criticism mentioned stove are the facts that subject man of real intensity and definitely a high level operative.REQUEST:It is requested that Project HYDROL be approved to permit an expenditure of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) per quarter.![signature of Shovel & Waring]Shovel & WaringOverseer DuringSECRET - Katok EDI 30999
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# Interview with Alfonso Rudolf Wichtrich by Paul P. Parton1. On 17 November 1948, the subject called at Que Building and was interviewed by Paul P. Paxton. He had been advised to pay his respects to Harry A.. Real by the Chief of Station, Panama City. The subject to learn what the procedure would be if he wished to offer his services with CIA at a future date. At the present tire he is managing the Royal Crown Bottling Works in Panama City and is negotiating for a franchise to distribute a milk product in that area. His primary purpose in coming to the United States at this time was to make arrange- ments for this latter business venture. The subject has been aiding the Chief of Station in Panama for the past year in a manner that has been extremely helpful to our operations. During the war he was a Lt. Col. in United States Arsy Intelligence serving for a considerable time in China in an undercover capacity. He gives evidence of being very well versed in intelligence matters and shows, keen appreciation for security matters.2. He stated that within six or eight months his private business affairs in Fanama would be developed to the point where he could accept. a position with this Agency in a full-time capacity. Ee evidenced interest in either the Latin American aras an in the Don Posterly China. Imade no commitéments as far as future employment is concerned but I did suggest that you visit this headquarters on his next visit to the United States providing he is in a position to accept full-time employment. I recommend that his application be given serious con- sideration in the light of his past intelligence experience and by virture of his valuable assistance to our operations in Fanasa.201 30999
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# OFFICIAL DISPATCHM2 23963-Panama Canal-1-29-48-1,000VIA: airSPECIFY AIR OR SEA POUCHDISPATCH No. T2P-151TO : Acting Chief, FBT DATE: 9 July 1948FROM : Chief of Station AwSUBJECT: GENERAL Agents and InformantsSPECIFIC Operational Data - HYDROLRef - TZP-A-102, TASH/F 8786 and PACY 188BIOGRAPHICAL DATA1. HYDROL.2. Subject's background has been with the U. S. Army in China, where he organized a complete intelligence net. He is an organizer and planner and best qualified for the supervision of intelligence nets and informants, and intelligence operations in general.3. He is a very personable individual and has the facility for getting along with Latins. He is very well accepted even though he has been here only a little over a year.4. In Latin America because of his knowledge of Spanish. He is also well qualified to operate in the China Theater in view of his past experiences, although he has no knowledge of the language.5. Subject makes frequent business trips to Mexico.6. Subject has discussed plans for expanding his business into South America.7. Subject has five people working for him. (a) HYDRACID; HYDRAMATIC; and the subject of TZP-A-269. He has also cultivated two unwitting informants, one of whom is a fairly prominent Arnulfista and the other is a socially prominent Panamanian and businessman on whom we will submit biographical data at a future date. (b) None of the people are paid. The subject of TZF-A-269 has been informed that we will defray any expenses which he may have incidental to our operations. HYDRACID has expressed a desire to have a savings or retirement fund opened for him in the United States. This we have agreed to do and estimate that the cost will be about $100 to $150 per month.FORM NO. 81-8APR 1947201 109.99(788)
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8. Lo.9. In view of the fact that subject contacted the Home Office prior to his departure from the United States, he is thoroughly cognizant of the ultimate destination of his information.10. Yes. In view of HYDROL's experience in the intelligence field he has been given the assignment of supervising and controlling the activities of HYDRACID who has an excellent knowledge of the local situation but lacks experience as an intelligence operative. This also serves to maintain EYDRACID's cover.11. Through letter drop. In addition frequent personal contacts take place between HYDROL and the Chief of Station. These are usually at night at the homes of the individuals concerned. Cover is provided in that the Chief of Station and HTCROL both have children attending the same school and the wives are acquainted socially.12. Subject usually reports orally, accompanying his oral reports with brief notes. He is training the subject of TZF-A-269 and EY RACID to report in writing.13. During the 1½ years subject has been in Panama, he has been principally concerned with establishing his own business. He has devoted only a spail percentage of his time to our wrk to date, however, since he is now better established and better oriented, it is contemplated that he will become more active.14. Contract with subject is oral. A written contract will be prepared at the time he is placed on our payroll.15. Yes. He is attempting a high-level penetration of the Partido del Pueblo. At the present tize, a foreign national who has been approached by HYDRACID is attempting to buy one of the Directors of the Partido del Pueblo.16. Subject is quite capable of using his own judgment on the sort of work he is to do. Since his time has been limited in the past, he has confined his activities to projects specifically requested by this Station.PAYLENT17. Subject is a volunteer informant who is rewarded for his services by the occasional presentation of exchange commodities. Since subject does not have U. S. Government Commissary privileges, purchases on his behalf are rade by the Station. This results in approximately 60% reduction in the cost of necessities purchased in this manner.18. Ies. Salary arrangements have been discussed between HYDROL and the Chief of Station. He both agree that no salary should be paid until such time as he becomes more productive. It is contemplated that when we actually
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SECRETstart peyzont the figure will be something less than $150.00 a month and it will probably be placed into some sort of a savings account. This plan may be placed into effect at any time.19. Subject has been informed that we will defray all expenses incurred by him on our behalf.20. No cost of purchase of information is involved but he is authorized to engage in this practice.EVALUATION OF SUBJECT'S WORK21. Subject appears to be a highly dependent individual. (a) The accuracy of his reports have been good. (b) From a security angle he is excellent.22. In view of subject's previous intelligence background, it is believed he is only suitable for semi-covert work.23. Subject is unquestionably a high-level operative and quite possibly might penetrate any of the local social or government circles, but again his background from China is such that it would probably be impetite to accomplish a penetration of any leftist organizations or foreign intelligence agencies.![signature]SECRET- 3 -201 309.99
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YAGUAZAPanamaIX 38550PACT 18329 Mar 48201 30999
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NICHTRICH, Alfonso RudolphPanamaIN 38550PACY 18829 Mar 48*01 30999
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64# Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTTO : FBTDATE: December 23, 1947FROM : CSBSUBJECT: WICHTRICH, Alfonso R.Reference is made to your memorandum of October 31, 1947, wherein you request that this office conduct a four way name check relative to the above- entitled subject.This is to advise that a four way check was instituted concerning the subject, with the following results:*   L-5 Nothing identifiable*   L-3 No record*   L-1 Nothing derogatory.There is transmitted herewith a copy of a report obtained from the files of Confidential Goverment Agency 1-2; in requested that this report be re- turned to this office when it has served its purpose.The above completes our action in this matter unless advised to the con- trary.![Signature of Robert H. Cunningham]ROBERT H. CUNNINGHAMChief, Security Branch, 0501 Incl.L-2 Report![handwritten notes "Info sent to field on 26 December 1947. ??. T2P- Q-102 SECRET 201 30999"]
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# CONFIDENTIALWICHTRICH, Alfonso Rudolph4 December 1947On December 3, 1947 the investigative files of Confidential Government Agency (L-2) were examined and disclosed the following:Included in the file is an Investigative report dated June 25, 1943 regarding one Captain Al. R. Wichtrich, my Serial Number 0377220, which revealed no adverse information regarding Subject. It was mentioned, however, by four informants that Subject's father was suspected of having pro-German leanings during World War #l, but these suspicions were not verified by the informants. Persons interviewed vouched for Subject's father's loyalty at the time of the investigation.It was noted that Subject's Personal History Statement dated February 16, 1943 indicates that he was born on the tigation verified the fact, however, that Subject was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on October 30, 1915.In a casual conversation with another officer, Subject volunteered the following information with respect to records of his birthplace. Subject stated that he had no birth certificate and had moved from Chihuahua, Mexico to El Paso, Texas, with his parents, when he was one or two years of age. Subject stated that he had never inquired about, nor realized that he was born in Chihuahua until he was in high school, having previously presumed that he was born in the locale in which is childhood was spent, Viz; Willcox, Arizona.Subject stated further that he gave his birthplace as Willcox, Arizona on his application for enlistment in ROTC to eliminate conflict with any previous records which would then require act of "red tape" in making what he considered then a minor discrepancy of no consequence, inasmuch as his father's naturalization automatically made him (Subject) a citizen of the United States.It was the opinion of the officer making the above report on Subject's birthplace; that any conflicting records of Subject's birthplace was not due to any motives of subterfuge, but was most probably due to Subject's desire to expedite his entrance into college without encounteringCONFIDENTIAL201 30999
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CONFIDENTIAL-2-the difficulties of time required and uncertainty of results in procuring certain papers which might be required if Subject were to indicate Chihuahua, Mexico, as his birthplace.The file indicates further that records of the Superior Court, County of Cochise, Bisbeo, Arizona, disclose that Subject's father, Gustave Wichtrich, was naturalized at Tombstone, Arizona, September 15, 1923; Certificate Number 1730933; Port of Entry, El Paso Texas, June 19, 1916. On his petition for naturalization, Subject's father gave as one of his several sons, Alfonso Wichtrich who was born at Chihuahua, Mexico, on October 30, 1915. Subject's family was residing at Willcox, Arizona, on May 15, 1922. Subject's father was born in Germany.The above-mentioned Personal History Statement indicates that Subject's mother is Domina Penn Wichtrich who was born in Mexico of Spanish National origin. As of February 16, 1943, her application for U. S. citizenship was in process.JER:momCONFIDENTIAL
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#5 November 1947TO:Chief, Liaison ControlAtt: Er. GaynorFROM: Chief, Foreign Branch for R. G. RediySUBJECT: Alfonso Rudolph WICHTRICHYour attention is directed to paragraph 4 of the attached dispatch wich mentions a document in the hands of the Military Intelligence Division of the Department of the Army. This office and is forwarding this request for the appropriate action you deem necessary.SECRET
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# OFFICIAL DISPATCH**SECRET**VIA: AirClassificationDispatch No. 172-19-102Date 20 October 1947TO: FBTFROM : TZPSUBJECT: General -- OperationsSpecific -- Alfonso ñudolph ICHTRICE alias al WICETRICH1.  Subject is a United States citizen born 30 September 1915 in Mexico. He is a Catholic and the owner of a house located near Radio Station HOX in Golf Heights, A. de P. which he purchased from Inck Fidanque. His business partner in the Pan American Industries Co. Inc. is George M. ARIAS, who is Secretary and Manager of the company. Other key men are Enrique Lefevre, Vice-President; and madeo Lupi, Treasurer. He speaks fluent Spanish and appears to be getting along very well with the more influential Panamanians. The telep crs number of the Pan American Industries Co. Inc. chartered for bottling Royal Crown Cola where ICHTRICE has his office is ranama 3490-A, located at Calle 30 y Justo Arosemena. His office hours are 0900 to 1200 and 1430 to 1730. His post office address is Box 1121 Ancon, Canal Zone. It is believed he was decorated by the Koumentang Covernment for his service in China.2.  His wife is Rachel B. WICHTRICH also a U. S. citizen. She was born 13 February 1917 in Avoco, Texas. She is the bearer of U. S. passport 146432. Her brother is believed to be employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.3.  WICHTRICH is the father of two children, a girl approximately age 7 and a boy of about 4. He is planning a business trip to Mexico City, Mexico on 2 November 1947. He will be accompanied by his wife and remain in Mexico until 15 November at which time he will return to Punama.4.  Subject states there is a complete file concerning him in the hands of the military Intelligence Division of the Department of the Army. It would be appreciated if you would obtain their file and forward all pertinent information to this station.SECRET201 3699954-6-4110600
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# SECRETROUTING AND RECORD SHEET.INSTRUCTIONS: Officer designations (see separate sheet) should be used in the "To" column. Under each comment a line should be drawn across sheet and each cozent numbered to correspond with the number in the "To" column. Each officer should initial (check mark insufficient) before further routing. This Record and Pouting Sheet should be returned to RegistFROM:ACCESSION NOJo oct 47 T.I.P.A-102DATE RECEIVED IN S.A.OCT 301947| TO        | ROOM NO. | DATE     | OFFICER'S INITIALS | COMMENTS                                                         || --------- | -------- | -------- | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ||           |          | RECEIVED | FORWARDED          |                                                                  || 1. FBT    | 2211     | 801      |                    |                                                                  || 2.        |          |          | 7.                 | Carbon copy fennich Security                                     || 3.        |          | 30/10    |                    | Results of check sent to fueden za Dec-1947 Nothing clarogatory. || 6.        |          |          |                    |                                                                  || 7.        |          |          |                    | 30/10 4-way name click regut.l.                                  || 8.        |          |          |                    | e Read.                                                          || 9.        |          |          |                    | 4-way name Check attached                                        || 10.       |          |          |                    |                                                                  || 11.       |          |          |                    |                                                                  || 12.       |          |          |                    |                                                                  || 13.       |          |          |                    |                                                                  || 14. INDEX |          |          |                    |                                                                  || 15        |          |          |                    |                                                                  |![MICROFILME AUG 19 1963 DOC. MICRO. SER.]CS COPY01 30999ABSTRACTDATE APR 21 1955FORM NO. 51-10SECRET
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OFFICIAL DISPATCHSECRETClassificationVIA: AirDispatch No. T2P.A-102Date 20 October 1947![MICROFILMED AUG 19 1963]TO : FETFROM : T2PngwSUBJECT: General -- OperationsSpecific -- Alfonso Rudolph WICHTRICHalias Al WICHTRICH1. Subject is a United States citizen born 20 September 1915 in Mexico. He is a Catholic and the owner of a house located near Radio Station HOX in Golf Heights, R. de P. which he purchasei from Jack/Fidanque. His business partner in the Pan American Industries Co. Inc. is George M. Aklas, who is Secretary and Manager of the company. Other key men are Enrique Iefevre, Vice-President; and Amadeo Lupi, Treasurer. He speaks fluent Spanish and appears to be getting along very well with the more influential Panamanians. The telephone number of the Pan American Industries Co. Inc. chartered for bottling Royal Crown Cola where WICHTRICH has his office is Panama 3490-A, located at Calle 30 y Justo Arosemena. His office hours are 0900 to 120 and 1430 to 1730. His post office address is Box 1121 Zeon, Canal Zone. It is believed he was decorated by the Hounentang Government for his service in China.2. His wife is Rachel E. WICHTRICH also a U. S. citizen. She was born 13 February 1917 in Avoca, Texas. She is the bearer of U. S. passport #146432. Her brother is believed to be employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.3. WICHTRICH is the father of two children, a girl approximately age 7 and a boy of about 4. He is planning a business trip to Mexico City, Mexico on 2 November 1947. He will be accompanied by his wife and remain in Mexico until 15 November at which time he will return to Panama.4. Subject states there is a complete file concerning him in the hands of the Military Intelligence Division of the Department of the army. It would be appreciated if you would obtain their file and forward all pertinent information to this station.INDEXSECRETS COPY20 Oct 47201 30999
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OSS Form 2262aFROM:ADOCONFIDENTIALROUTING AND RECORD SHEETAccession Ho. ...............3 07Date Rec'd SA ..............|     | Room No. | Date   | Officer's Initials | Comments                                        || --- | -------- | ------ | ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------- || 1.  | PPS      | Rec'd. |                    |                                                 ||     | 103      | Pat'd. |                    |                                                 || 2.  |          |        |                    | Request that subject be called in for interview ||     |          |        |                    | with Mr. Leddy.                                 || 3.  |          |        |                    |                                                 || 4.  |          |        |                    |                                                 || 5.  |          |        |                    |                                                 || 6.  |          |        |                    |                                                 || 7.  |          |        |                    |                                                 || 8.  |          |        |                    |                                                 || 9.  |          |        |                    |                                                 || 10. |          |        |                    |                                                 |Each comment should be numbered to correspond with number in To column.A line should be drawn across sheet under each comment.Officer Designations should be used in To column.Each Officer should initial (check mark insufficient) before further routing.Action desired or action taken should be indicated in Comments column.Routing sheet should always be returned to Registry.For Officer Designations see separate sheet.201-30999(20640)CONFIDENTIAL