Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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E. Personnel Required1.  FUNEERIAL and FUNEERIAL-1, both unwitting Chilean officials of the FUNEERIAL organization, are immediately available as Principal Agent and sub-agent, respectively.2.  Martin J. CORENJAS, a MID Staff Agent, will be the field Case Officer for this Project.F. Communication Plan1.  The present direct correspondence between DTHABEAS and FUNEBRIAL will be supplemented by correspondence between DTHAREAS and Martin J. CORENJAS.2.  Existing facilities will suffice for communications between Headquarters and Mission Santiago and between Mission and Martin J. CORENJAS.G. Support Plan1.  Support to be furnished by HeadquartersSupport furnished by headquarters will consist primarily of operational, propaganda, and technical advice, as well as the provision of funds.2.  Support to be furnished in the FieldMission Santiago will observe covertly the activities of FUNEERIAL's group to assess the effectiveness of such of their activities as are related to this project.3. Fundinga.  At the present time the specific financial requirements of the FUNEERIAL committee cannot be given, nor can any firm schedule of disbursements to the committee be set forth in this amendment since these requirements will be met on a day-to-day and month-to-month basis depending on the needs of the committee.b. Disbursements from funds authorized under this amendment will be controlled as follows. Periodically, every few months, the FUNEERIAL committee will submit a budget to DTHAREAS for the funds it requires for the succeeding quarter.
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# Story InformationUpon approval of this budget by Headquarters, the funds will be placed to the account of Staff Agent Martin J. COKEHIAS, who will be accountable for their disbursement in accordance with Confidential Funds regulations. COKEHIAS will disburse such funds in the smallest amounts possible, consistent with maintaining the operating efficiency of the project. He shall not, moreover, make additional disbursements until he has received tangible evidence of expenditure (receipts) for previous disbursements. Ordinary disbursements should not exceed $1,000.00 and should be covered by receipts within thirty days. Where the Staff Agent is certain that receipts cannot be obtained for large disbursements and where the expenditures cannot be authenticated with certainty by the Staff Agent, an amendment to the project should be prepared and a proposed administrative plan should be forwarded to Headquarters for approval. Staff Agent Martin J. COKEHIAS shall take all reasonable precautions to insure that he maintains complete control of the financial phases of this operation at all times and that all disbursements adhere to the Confidential Funds Regulations and the objectives authorized in this project and its amendments.## H. Reports ProceduresIn granting financial aid to FUNEBRIAL's group, DTHABEAS will request periodic reports of activities and expenditures. These reports will be covertly checked by Mission Santiago.## I. CoordinationNo coordination will be required beyond WHD.## J. CoverAs a completely overt and legitimate local organization, with an avowed anti-DGGYPSY program, the FUNEBRIAL group has natural cover. WID support will be covered by channeling funds through the secure DTHABEAS mechanism, Martin J. COKEHIAS is a Staff Agent under unofficial cover in addition to which his relationship with the FUNEBRIAL group will be carried out in his capacity as the local representative of DTHABEAS.## K. SecurityAll indigenous personnel involved in this project are unwitting of ODYCKE interest. Funding, control, and guidance of the FUNEBRIAL group will be handled in such a way that ODYCKE interest will not be disclosed to indigenous or unauthorized persons. Attribution for the group's activities can and will be accepted by the group. The original source of funds will not be known by the group.
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# SECRETSECURITY INFORMATION## E. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS| ROXIMATE DATES AND AMOUNTS OF MONEY REQUIRED |                                                                    || -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ || December 1953 $500                           |                                                                    || January 1954 2,000                           | March 1954 and each succeeding month through June 1954 $1,000 cach || February 1954 1,500                          |                                                                    |FORM REQUIRED[X] U. S. DOLLARS  [ ] FOREIGN (SPECIFY)."  [ ] NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS (SPECIFY)SPECIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS OR METHODS OF TRANSMISSIONNone known## F. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS(Within security limitations, list any other facts or circumstances which will enable Special Support Staff to lend adequate logistical support to this project. Indicate specificationally the "RUSH" or "TIME" factors Involved.)Expeditious approval is requested so that money can be expended as soon as the FUNERRIAL group submits to DIUAREAS its concrete cost estimates for setting up offices and equipment.SECRET
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FURIOSO/C 2Originating Div: WHApproved: Richard Helms 19 Feb. '54Note: addition of lots are of$8,000,000 +14,500,000
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MEMORANDUM FOR: CHIEF, SPECIAL SECURITY DIVISIONTHROUGH : FI/STC/3P3SUBJECT : Request for Badge--David Atlee PHILLIPS1. It is requested that a limited badge be issued to Mr. David A. Phillips, covert Agent for PP/CT, working in the newspaper and lecture field. The limited badge should include access to the Admin. Building, 2210 "E" Street, I, J, K, and L Buildings.2. Mr. Phillips' needs to have access to these buildings because of his frequent contact with various officials to better equip him for his future assignment. It is anticipated that he will be assigned to this Agency for one year.3. For further information, contact W. F. Hawley, PP/ Security Officer, room 1412 K Building, extension 3606.(SIGNED) COLWELL K. BEARSFORJOHN E. BAKERActing ChiefPsychological and Paramilitary Operations StaffPP/ADMIN/WFHawley:dmw, 26 August 1954Distribution:Addressee - Orig. & 1FI/STC/SPB - 1PP/Admin - 2FI/RI/An - 1
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SECRETDOCUMENT TRANSFER AND CROSS REFERENCESUBJECT OF DOCUMENTPROJECTFURIOSO CDOCUMENT IDENTIFICATIONRI FILE NO.Job #61-1013/60 Box 14WAIAI CIAX PARIX3. DISPATCH OR SOURCE DOC. SYMBOL NO. 4. DATE5. ANALYST   C. McNew6. DATE PROCESSED   28 Nov-617. SOURCE CRYPTONYM 8. DATE OF INFO. 9. EVALUATION10. DISSEMINATED IN11. DATE12. CROSS REFERRED TO THIS FILE    X    DOCUMENT DISPOSITION13. TRANSFERRED TO RI FILE NO.PERTINENT INFORMATIONProject portion has been removed and sent to RI/AR. For review of file, contact RI/AR x-2471 using RI file number indicated above.x-ref 201-88764 FULMINATOR-115. FILE THIS FORM IN FILE NO.FORM 867 USE PREVIOUS EDITION.SECRET(7-46)
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# THE BAY CITY TIMESDAILY AND SUNDAYBAY CITY, MICHIGANIRS 75-4978David A. PhillipsReporterAug. 5, 1975Assistant Attorney GeneralIn charge of Freedom of Information Act InquiriesDepartment of JusticeWashington D.C.Dear Sir,In accordance with the amendment to the Freedom of Information Act that took effect February, I request information on any file that Central Intelligence Agency may have on The Bay City Times ofI understand the amendment requires the CIA to respond to all inquiries within ten days of receipt.My request for information on any file the CIA may keep on this newsgaper was sent to your office. I was unable to obtain a mailing address for the CIA.Thank you![signature]
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25 August 1975David A. Phillips Request on The Bay City Times75-4978
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# "CS" RECORD MATERIAL1. THIS DOCUMENT IS CHARGED TO YOU.2. RETURN THIS DOCUMENT TO RID/ARCHIVES &   DISPOSITION SECTION, RM GE-58, ON OR BEFORE   DATE INDICATED.3. IF YOU FORWARD THIS DOCUMENT TO ANOTHER   INDIVIDUAL PLEASE CALL EXTENSIONDO NOT REMOVE THIS FORMFORM 179a USE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.3. WH/Chile4. M. Capraro5. IP/EIS GA-106. D. Isaac7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 45074015. RETURN TO:    RID/ARD/RCU G-E-58FORM 610 USE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.RECORDS CENTERJOB NO. 61-1013/80SPACE NO. 90713450740FILE NO.DOCUMENTFOLDER NO. 2BOX NO. 14![image of checklist with secret, confidential, internal use only, and unclassified options]
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# "CS" RECORD MATERIAL1. THIS DOCUMENT IS CHARGED TO YOU.2. RETURN THIS DOCUMENT TO RID/ARCHIVES &   DISPOSITION SECTION, RM GE-58, ON OR BEFORE   DATE INDICATED.3. IF YOU FORWARD THIS DOCUMENT TO ANOTHER   INDIVIDUAL PLEASE CALL EXTENSIONDO NOT REMOVE THIS FORMFORM12-62 1790 USE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.3. Wit fihile4. Th. Caprese5. D. Isuge6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. RETURN TO:    RID/ARD/RCU G-E-58![checkbox] SECRET![checkbox] CONFIDENTIAL![checkbox] INTERNAL USE ONLY![checkbox] UNCLASSIFIED## DUE DATETo Requester:Please return thisreference to RID/ARD/RCUimmediately after use.RECORDS CENTERJOB NO. 61-1013/80SPACE NO.450740FILE NO.DOCUMENTFOLDER NO. 3BOX NO. 14
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# "CS" RECORD MATERIAL1. THIS DOCUMENT IS CHARGED TO YOU.2. RETURN THIS DOCUMENT TO RID/ARCHIVES &   DISPOSITION SECTION, RM GE-58, ON OR BEFORE   DATE INDICATED.3. IF YOU FORWARD THIS DOCUMENT ΤΟ ΑΝΟΤHER   INDIVIDUAL PLEASE CALL EXTENSIONDO NOT REMOVE THIS FORMFORM 179a USE PREVIOUS EDITIONS.3. WH/CheleM. Caprara4. IP/EIS GA-10D. Isaac5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 45074012. 13. 14. RETURN TO RECORDS CENTERIMMEDIATELY AFTER USEJOB 61-1013 BOX 24To Requester:Please return thisreference to RID/ARD/RCUimmediately after use.RECORDS CENTERJOB NO. 61-1013/86SPACE NO. 450740FILE NO.DOCUMENTFOLDER NO. /BOX NO. 1415. RETURN TO:    RID/ARD/RCU G-E-58FORM 610 USE PREVIOUS3-62 EDITIONSSECRET CONFIDENTIAL INTERNALUSE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED![due date]
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CONFIDENTIALNOTICETHIS FILE HAS BEEN PROCESSED AND RETIRED. DO NOTADD ANY DOCUMENTS TO THIS FOLDER. FORWARD CSDOCUMENTS THAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS FOLDERTO RID/RPU GE-58.NOTICECONFIDENTIAL
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# 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992![form date]CABLE SEC DISSEM BY 5 PER SOP 111 TOTAL COPIES 2 RUN BYSECRETPERSON/UNIT NOTIFIEDREPRODUCTION BY OTHER THAN ISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITEDADVANCE COPY ISSUED/SLOTTEDSTAFFACTION UNITFILE VR. Jfdpons142536ACTION #T 165665 EIA686PAGE 21 RECORDS OFFICER STAMP IN 402871TOR:131724 The Staloving action is authorized: [MANA] 13110SECRET 131715Z SEP 77 STAFF16:22CI TE MAN AG UA 1 31 10Signed:R.O. #511 - UnitTO: DIRECTOR.Note: If destruction, cite reasons and coordinate FOR FARE appropriate.1. ON 12 SEPTEMBER 1977 THE LOCAL PEACE CORPS DIRECTOR (PCD) TOLD [THE COS] THAT ONE VICTOR PANEQUE BATISTA APPROACHED A VOLUNTEER IN BLUEFIELDS, NICARAGUA, IDENTIFIED HIMSELF AS A "CIA OPERATIVE", AND ATTEMPTED TO RECRUIT HER AS AN INTELLIGENCE AGENT. THE PCD SAID THE RECRUITMENT ATTEMPT WAS MADE AROUND 29 AUGUST 1977.2. THE PCD SAID THAT THE VOLUNTEER FIRST MET PANEQUE WHEN SHE WAS ASSIGNED TO BLUEFIELDS IN APRIL 1977 AND RENTED A HOUSE FROM HIM. THE PCD ALSO SAID PANEQUE DRINKS HEAVILY AND THAT WHEN HE IS DRUNK HE TELLS PEOPLE HE IS A "CIA AGENT" AND A BAY OF PIGS VETERAN.4. THE [STATION] HAS TWO CARDS ON AN INDIVIDUAL WITH THE ABOVE NAME:A. THE SUBJECT OF 201-2286382 - [MANAGUA] 00364.B. 11 APR 1973, NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN [STATION] FILES.IDENTIFIED AS A CUBAN CITEZEN AND THE "SOURCE![Record copy]
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FLYAM ALNO"7A 1279 178CABLE SEC DISSEM BY PERPERSON/UNIT NOTIFIEDADVANCE COPY ISSUED/SLOTTED BY ATACTION UNIT RF FILE VRACTION #T 195665 EIA686 PAGE 02-02TORI 1317262 SEP 77TOTAL COPIESSECRETRUN BYREPRODUCTION BY OTHER THANISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITEDSTAFF123456IN 40087121-22MANA 13110UF INFO CONCERNING MDC ACTIVITIES". UFG-05576AND WAVE 09715. NO LONGER AVAILABLE INSTATION FILES.5. REQUEST HQS TRACES ON PANEQUE.6. DEFER FILE. E2, IMPDET.
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# 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992![dots]SIGNAL CENTER USE ONLYOMF 0CLASSIFICATIONSECRETSTAFFCONF: /LA 8 INFO: FILETO: MANAGUAYREF: MANAGUA 13110MESSAGE2DIRECTOR152041216-22/1A/DMS, /PEPS/EC2,/pes, /Pas/LSN,16-22MESSAGE REFERENCE NUMBER095686DISSEM BY: 7RETURN TO CIABackground Use OnlyDo Not ReproduceSUBJECT REF IS AMRUGB-5: BORN 22 SEPTEMBER 1918 INHOLGUIN, CUBA. FORMER MEMBER CASTRO FORCES WHO LEFT CUBACLANDESTINELY IN 1960 FOLLOWING RAUL CASTRO'S PURGE OF UNSYMPATHETIC/RIGHTISTS PERSONNEL WITHIN CUBAN MILITARY. DURING VISIT TO MIAMII&NS OFFICE IN SEPTEMBER 1960, SUBJECT GAVE RESIDENCE OF DR. ORLANDOBOSCH AS HIS ADDRESS IN STARTES. BECAME ACTIVE WITHANTI-CASTRO GROUP IN FLORIDA AND INFILTRATED INTO CUBA TO SET UPFIGHTING FORCES PRIOR TO BAY OF PIGS INVASION. PARTICIPATED CUBANEXILE ACTIVITIES IN NEW YORK AREA IN EARLY 1962 AND LATERREGISTERED IN ISR TO DEPT OF ARMY IN AUGUST 19628 (DROPPED WITHOUTPREJUDICE ON 18 NOVEMBER 1963). IN 1964 SUBJECT WAS MEMBERMOVIMIENTO DEMOCRATA CRISTANO (CUBAN EXILE GROUP - MDC)INFILTRATION TEAM. RECRUITED BY MIAMI STATION AS RADIO OPERATOR/INFILTREE AND FAVORABLY SWIRLED ON 5 AUGUST 1964. POA GRANTED13 NOV PAID $275 MONTHLY BEGINNING 1 SEP 64.RECORDS OFFICER STAMPThe following action isORIG authorized:UNIT:EXT:SignedR.O.RELEASING OFFICERRECORD COPYCOORDINATING OFFICERSSECTIONS and correlateif anaropriate15 Sep 7721-286312AUTHENTICATING OFFICERE 2 IMPOST![illegible marks]
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# OUTGOING MESSAGESIGNAL CENTER USE ONLYOMF 0 0 0 0 0SECRETSTAFFCONF: INFO: FILE14DIRECTOR0956862DISSEM BY:BY CUBAN AGENTS IN MIAMI BUT NEVER USED OPERATIONALLY. AMICABLYTERMINATED 1 OCT 65 AND RECOMMENDED FOR RE-USE ON BASIS HIS CONTACTSINSIDE CUBA. REPORTED IN 1969 AS CONDUCTING CLANDESTINE TRIPSINSIDE CUBA ON BEHALF OF EXILE GROUP KNOWN AS "JUNTA MILITAR DECUBA". LATEST INFO REPORTED SUBJECT TRAVELED MIAMI FROM MANAGUAABOARD PRIVATE PLANE OF CUBAN BORN GUATEMALAN INDUSTRIALISTDOMINGO MOREIRA MARTINEZ ON 3 APRIL 1973. THERE NO RECORDOF AGENCY CONTACT WITH SUBJECT SINCE 1965 TERMINATION.2. 201 FILE CONTAINS COPY OF I&NS "ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS"REQUEST FILED BY SUBJECT ON 7 SEPTEMBER 1967. PER REQUEST FORN.SUBJECT LISTED AS CUBAN NATIONAL WITH U.S. ALIEN REGISTRATION NO.AER 877 601. THERE NO RECORD FINAL DISPOSITION OF SUBJECT'SREQUEST OR I&NS DECISION.PLS BRIEF AMBASSADOR (ONLY) THIS CASE.FILE: 201-0286382. E2, IMPDET.HORIG: LA/MCA/CNH [PAYNE]X1069; COORD: C/LA/COGC/BLA/OPS (Thomts); AUTH: C/LA/MECA (HAWKINS); REL: C/LA(WARREN).DATE: 14 SEPTEMBER 1977 PCS/LSN [SRL]03ORIG: E. CHARLES PAYNE JSUNIT: TA/MCA/CNH 03 LA/SEC 03EXT: 1069C/EASECRET
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# 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992HOUSE SELECTION ASSASSIESATICIS STAFT MLAWEESFILE TITLE/NIPIRER/VOLERIE: MEROLA, JISETH R201-257804INCLUSIVE DATES: 1959-1977-CUSTODIAL UNIT/LOCATION: LSN/ISRROOM:DELETIONS, IF ANY: THIRD AFFINCY DOCUMENTS.| DATE RECEIVED | DATE RETURNED | REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAIE) | SIGNATURE OF REVIENING OFFICIAL || ------------- | ------------- | ------------------------ | ------------------------------- ||               | 26            | Forateck                 |                                 |NO DOCUMENTS MAY BE COPIED OR REMOVED FROM THIS FILE.![CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM]MATERIAL FILED IN THIS FOLLIS IN CHRONOLOGICAL UMEROLA. Josenh R.201-257804
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FBI DOCUMENTS:DATE: 1 OCTOBER 1959SUBJECT: CARIBBFAN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES - CUBACLASSIFICATION: NONEFILE: NONE GIVENDATE: 1 JUNE 1959SUBJECT: RUBEN OSCAR MIRO CUARDIACLASSIFICATION: SECRETFILE : MIAMI 97-261 BUREAU 105-75663
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AGENCY DOCUMENT CONTAINING FBI INFORMATIONDATE: 16 JUNE 1959CLASSIFICATION: SECRETFBI REPORTS:DATE: 11 MARCH 1959SUBJECT: PANAMANIAN REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIESFOREIGN POLITICAL MATTERS-PANAMAFBI FILE #: 109-12-223 (BUREAU)DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 1958SUBJECT: JOSEPH MEROLA; B. LEONARD BIRD;ROBERT DILLARD: UNKNOWN PILOTFBI FILE #: 97-230 (MIAMI)
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FBI DOCUMENTDATE: 1 JUNE 1959SUBJECT: RUBEN OSCAR MIRO GUARDIACLASSIFICATION: NONEFILE: MY 97-261
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DEPT OF ARMY DOCUMENTDATE: 13 MAY 1959SUBJECT: JOSEPH R. MEROLA (SD 7003-A) (c)CLASSIFICATION: SECRETFILE #: ACSI-CO
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FBI DOCUMENTS (SOME NOT COMPLETE)DATE: 22 APRIL 1959SUBJECT: PANAMANIAN REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIESFOREIGN POLITICAL MATTERS - PANAMACLASSIFICATION: NONEFILE: 109-12-223DATE: 21 APRLL 1959SUBJECT: PANAMANIAN REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIESFOREIGN POLITICAL MATTERS PAÑAMACLASSIFICATION: NONEFILE: 109-12-223DATE: 20 APRIL 1959SUBJECT: PANAMANIAN REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIESFOREIGN POLITICAL MATTERS PANAMACLASSIFICATION: NONEFILE: 109-12-223DATE: 17 APRIL 1959SUBJECT: PANAMANIAN REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIESFOREIGN POLITICAL MATTERS PANAMAFILE: 1.09-12-223CLASSIFICATION: NONEDATE: 10 APRIL 1959SUBJECT: PANAMANIN REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIESFOREIGN POLITICAL MATTERS CUBACLASSIFICATION: NONEFILE #: 109-12-223DATE: 2 April 1959SUBJECT: PANAMANIAN REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIESFOREIGN POLITICAL MATTER PANAMACLASSIFICATION: NONEFIBLE: SAC, MIAMI (109-43)DATE: 5 MARCH 1959SUPJECT: PANAMANIAN REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIESINTERNAL SECURITY PANAMACLASSIFICATION: NONEFILE: 109-12-223
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# CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYWASHINGTov, D.C. 20305OGC 77-233511 April 1977David M. Curry, Esq.First Assistant U.S. AttorneyWestern District of Pennsylvania633 U.S. Post Office and CourthousePittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219Dear Mr. Curry:Re: Joseph Raymond MerolaIn response to your letter of March 10, 1977 I wish to advise you that the Central Intelligence Agency had one meeting with Joseph Raymond Merola prior to August 1961. In late 1960 Joseph Raymond Merola made several telephone calls to a CLA office offering his assistance in a general way in connection with Cuban matters, which was refused. However, on 6 February 19ól Merola claimed to have information on a Latin American senator who was a "close friend and confidant" of "Che" Guevera. Since Guevera was listed as being the subject of foreign intelligence requirements, the CIA employee agreed to meet with Mr. Merola. The meeting took place on 6 February 1961 and is the only meeting with Merola prior to his incarceration which you stated in your letter began in August 1961.Mr. Merola was not employed by the Central Intelligence Agency. His contact with the CIA could not be described as an undercover Government informant as alleged in the Writs of Error Coram Nobis by Victor Carlucci. and Daniel Hanna. This one contact on 6 February 19ól by Merola with the CIA was voluntary on his part.Mathew McVane, an employee of the CIA, did testify in San Diego in November 1975 concerning CLA contacts with Joseph Raymond Merola. The citation we have for that case is U.S. v. Dalton C. Smith, et al. in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, No. 74-2277-GT.![AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL 1775-1316 Seal]
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The testimony given in that trial is not inconsistent with the response given above. It is true that after Merola was released from prison he again volunteered information to the CIA. Merola was a voluntary source of foreign intelligence.I hope this provides sufficient information for you to file your response. If not, please call me at (AC 703) 351-7531.Sincerely,![Signature of John K. Greaney]John K. GreaneyAssociate General Counselcc: John Martin, Esq., Dept. of JusticeOCC/IVC/lab
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FOR CIA OFFICIALS ONLY# LITIGATION8 April 1977MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. John K. GreaneySpecial Assistant to theGeneral CounselFROM : Maurice A. SovernO/SA/DO/OSUBJECT : Joseph R. MerolaREFERENCE : Assistant United States Attorney,Pennsylvania Letter, 10 March 1977,Subject as Above1. The question in reference is the nature of   any involvement of Merola with CIA prior to   August 1961.2. The Directorate's first recorded contact   with Joseph Raymond Merola prior to August 1961   occurred on 6 February 1961. It followed a series   of elephone calls over a period of several months   (late 1960 - early 1961) in which Merola had   expressed interest in offering his assistance in   connection with Cubar matters. Our officer had   declined contact until 6 February when Merola   claimed to have information on a Latin American   senator who was a "close friend and confidante"   of "Che" Guevera. Because Guevera was the proper   subject of foreign positive intelligence collection   requirement our officer agreed to a meeting.3. The last recorded contact, except for the   litigation outlined below, with Merola was a tele-   phone contact with Merolà in late July 1975 when   he volunteered additional foreign positive intel-   ligence.4. At the end of August 1975, Merola   contacted a staff officer to ask for testimony in   the criminal fraud trial in San Diego, California   (U.S. v. Joseph R. Merola, et al, Southern District   of California, CR 74-2277-GT) which we subsequently..FOR CIA OFFICIALS ONLYE2 IMPDETCL BY 012860
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FOR CIA OFFICIALS ONLYprovided on 13 November 1975.5. Subject is characterized as a voluntary occasional source of foreign positive intelligence who was in sporadic contact with us.6. We greatly appreciate the Assistant United States Attorney's concern for the confidentiality of our information. The information above may be made available to the AUSA and the court as appropriate without further restriction./5/Maurice A. SovernO/SA/DO/O:MASovern:kaw (1542)DistributionOrig & 1 - OGC1 - C/DCD1 - C/LA2 - SA/DO/0- 2 -FOR CIA OFFICIALS ONLY
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SPEED LETTERTO:ATTN: Frederic McCannFROM: Crocky BrSA/LASUBJECT: Joseph R. Merola-LitigationREFERENCE: ISS/PICG Hero Std 17 Narch 1977A review of the files confirms that the noe was not in any way involved operationally with Joseph R. Merola prior το 1961. However, it should be noted that subsequent to his release fren prisen in November 1962, Verola was in contact with members of the Frente kevolutionario Democratico, an anti-Castro organization. of interest to this Agency.REPLY
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ROUTING AND RECORD SHEETLitigation, Joseph A. MarciaFROM: Frederic Vocana155/PICODATE: 17 March 19771.  SA/LA/SICO    FI-32. 3.  CG/CM2Bill: The Marciafile is changed toMAS. When you'redone drop at OU6in RI(1") andCancel my change,Please.Maunce.4. 5. 6. 7. This is an   participation is Alleged   participation in the PCI   Involving the station.   Case is 1961c-75-6, file   file 2 of 4; for   there be filelets containing   references to other   station's PCI
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CONFIDENTIAL17 March 1977MEMORANDUM FOR: SA/LA/EICODCDFROM: Frederic McCannISS/PICGSUBJECT: Litigation: Joseph R. Merola1. Attached herewith is an unclassified memorandum received from OGC which requests information on the "extent and nature of any involvement of (Joseph R.) Merola with federal agencies prior to August 1961".2. A review of 201-257804 reveals that Mr. Merola may have been in contact with WII/Miami in 1961 and was in contact with DCD prior to 1961.3. Please review your files and provide whatever information is pertinent to paragraph 1., above. No information will be released outside of CIA without your concurrence.4. 201-257804 is attached to the SA/LA/EICO copy of this memorandum. Please return it with your reply by 1 April 1977.![Signature of Frederic McCann]Frederic McCannAttachments: a/sCONFIDENTIAL![IMPOET CL BY: blank box]
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DEPT OF JUSTICE DOCUVENTSUBJECT: JOSEPE PAYMOND MEROLADATE: 10 MARCE 1977CLASSIFICATION: NONEFILE: NONE