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US Embassy in Bonn informed them on Sunday Jan. 16th in the morning about all important topics discussed, resolutions etc adopted in Kodeilin. while impressed by the fast work and correct reporting at Norien oxpressed his curiosity as, to how it was possible that the embassy in Bonn was so fast informed (NOTE : I am surprised even more that a blubber-mouth like Norden was informed about such reporti). The general consensus of the present was that CIA must have few men infiltrated among the delegates.....3. According to the new by-laws Pico's Transport Federation(in formation) will have 3 votos during the next Congress, equal to other L.A. Foderations and national delegations. Threfore it is important for us that we continue to work with Pico.4. Pico should also go to the CLASC meeting in Guatemala in March when the Central American Confederation will be created. CLASC also wants to create Contral American Transport Federation and there where Pico's presence is requested.5. I asked Pico if his CLASC friends don't 'resent the fact that he works for FORDC. He said that this problem was solved once for ever. CLASC executives know that only two principal carrents exists among the Cuban exiled labers the batistian and the revolutionaries. The Batistianos are the Mujalistas of CIC aided by ORIT and CLASC is against the Mujalistas. They are in favor of the revolutionaries an they are in FORDC, which is the only really active exile labor organizations. CLASC leaders know that FORDC is being supported by the US government, but they accept it as a necessity and understand that it is inevitable as neither the batistianos er the communists will support it and CLASC has no funds to do so.SUMMING UPBy no means I consider that Pico is an ideal agent. He aight be influenced or awed by Maspero. He also is sometimes impulsive and puts his foot in the mouth. On the other hand he is young, agressive, better educated than average Cuban labor loader He is accepted in CLASC, his organization ORT is a futk member and he will be the head of the Latin American Transport Federation which will give him following advantages : a) voice and 3 votes at CLASC meetings b) can influence CLASC decisions c) will bring strong anti-Castro and anti-communist influence d) will soften up antius outbursts 3) will report to us, even if we have to take his reliability wit a grain of salt.NOTE: I forget to call your attention to the curious little item in Pico's reporiHe advises that the Copeyanos gained the control of the Sindicato Portuario in Puerto Cabello wrestling it away from Correa after åt was found that 200,000 bolivares were missing from the treasury. Pico also reports that there are widespread rumors that Correa is living it up at the expense of the boycott and that he is blackmailing Spanish, Japanese and British embassies getting hard cash for not beycotting the ships......
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# ROUTING AND RECORD SHEETINSTRUCTIONSPRIOR TO FILING TO: ACTION BRANCH1. Fill in Sect. 2erback. Detach back flap.2. Afov heat cover sheet, unless it records significant action taken or comments requiring preservation. If hie no. and title shown are not proper, insert proper file no. below and forward document to RID/ANFROM: RID/PROPER FILE NOTO: ALL ADDRESSEESFILL IN SECTION I ON BACK IF APPROPRIATECOMMENTS| TO          | ROOM NO | DATE        | OFFICERS INITIALS |               || ----------- | ------- | ----------- | ----------------- | ------------- || 1.          |         |             |                   |               || 2. SWH/C/MO |         | 14 APR 1966 |                   | copy attached || 3.          |         |             |                   |               || 4.          |         |             |                   |               || 5.          |         |             |                   |               || 6. WH/C/220 |         |             |                   |               || 8. US/AAS   |         | 10 MAY 1966 |                   |               || 9.          |         |             |                   |               || 10.         |         |             |                   |               || 11.         |         |             |                   |               || 12.         |         |             |                   |               || 13.         |         |             |                   |               |2 to 5 can you handle this?01s/cattMICROFILMEDAPR 12 1966DU. MICRO. SER.13 apves.I copy retained by os/aos19. MAY 1966Dhrog in info that des Mana de La Paz Ramay Robes Rey, (without the de Pree) not otherwise identified and not me-mand identified. barten![photo of table]
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# DISPATCHTO: Chief, WHCLASSIFICATION:SECRETPROCESSING ACTION:X MARKED FOR INDEXINGNO INDEXING REQUIREDONLY QUALIFIED DESKCAR JUDGE INDDINGFROM: Chief of Station, JMWAVECMIG MICROFILMSUBJECT: TYPIC/AMSAFERequest for HQ Intercession to Facilitate Entry of Identity AACTION REQUIRED REFERENCES:AR: See Paragraph 4 below1.  Identity A, who is the mother of AMICE/31, a Station asset, has been twice denied permission to enter the United States as a refugee from Cuba. The local ODURGE office has stated that Identity A has been placed on a denied admissions list because of information supplied by ODACID.2.  According to AMICE/31, Identity A applied for admission to the United States with her daughters, Identities B and C. Identities B and C received the necessary authorization on 24 February 1966 from the Swiss Embassy and arrived in the United States by air on 28 February.3.  Identity A was the wife of Identity D, a member of the Cuban Communist Party for some twenty years, at the time of her first application to leave Cuba. Identity D died in October of 1965 and according to AMICE/31 lost his Communist Party membership card about a year prior to his death. According to AMICE/31, Identity A has never joined or been a member of the Communist Party although there is a possibility that her husband may have placed her name on the membership lists. AMICE/31 also stated that she has long been a practicing Catholic and that she is very anti-Communist. Sent as separate cover attachments are two statements from the Bishop of Cienfuegas and the Assistant Bishop of Havana testifying to her good character and to her standing as a practicing Catholic.- Continued -Attachments:1. Identities, USC...2. Letters, USC...Distribution:3 - WH/C w/atts USCDISPATCH SYMBOL AND NUNBER:DATE:UPCA 2486129 March 66SECRET201-284655
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CONTINUATION OFDISPATCH SECRET UFGA 248514. It is requested that Headquarters contact the appropriate ODACID and ODURGE officials for the purpose of removing Identity A's name from the denied admissions list since her close connection with a member of the Cuban Communist Party, which presumably was the basis of the derogatory information, is no longer a fact.Sylvia B. MinetrinPhilip G. ELMARD
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SECRETMICROFILMEDAPR 1 2 1905SEPARATE COVER ATTACHMENTNO. 1 TO UFGA 24861Identity A. Maria de la Paz *RAMON Rodriguez de *PICOCalle Fomento No 506 Rpto Palatino, CerroHavana, CubaDOB: 14 November 1912 POB: Lima, PeruPeruvian CitizenIdentity B. Regino Pico ValienteIdentity C. Sonia Pico RamonIdentity D. Milagros Pico Ramon![stamp that says "Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification"]SECRET
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TRANSLATIONASSOCIATION OFCUBANS IN EXILE"Sevillane" Manor,Los Almendros Avenue,San Rafael de la Florida,Caracas, Venezuela, (Phone:71.33.327MICROFILMEDAPR 1 2 1966DOC MICRO. SER.Caracas, March 11, 1966.Department of State,Washington, D.C.Gentlemen:By this means I am pleased to state that I know Mrs. Maria de la PazRamón personally, whose son Reinaldo Pico Ramón worked actively forCatholic Labor Youth in Havana, Cuba. I can assure you that Mrs. Ra-món Rodríguez was never a Communist and that due to her opposition tothe regime she wishes to leave Cuban territory. She has always had de-mocratic ideals.Hoping that this Information may be of use to you, I remain,Very truly yours,(signed) Eduardo Boza MasvidalAsst. Bishop of Havana, Cuba.(There is a seal of theMission of Our Lady of Charity,Caracas, Venezuela)(This is a translation of the attached letter)
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# UNIONDE CUBANOS EN EL EXILIO[photo description][photo description]Señores:Me es grato manifestarles que conozco personalmente a la Sra. Maria de la Paz Ramón Rodriguez, cuyo hijo Reinaldo Pico anda trabajando activamente en la Juventud Liberal. Puedo asegurar que la señora Dalia Rodriguez Rincon fue comunista y que ella persistió al que desea salir de Cuba, habiendo sido ella siempre portadora de ideas terroríficas.Esperando que esta información quede de Uds. muy atentamenteEduardo Roca Meridat[photo description]
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14-00000A quien pueda interesarLa Habana, 23 de Febrero de 1986Yo Monseñor Alfredo Muller Obispo de Cienfuegos por la presente *HAGO CONSTAR BAJO JURAMENTO* que la señora Maria de la Paz Leron Rodriguez a la cual conozco desde hace años asi como a sus hijos son de procedencia Catolica y con los cuales hube de tener tratos y conocimientos ya que pertenecia a los Grupos de Accion Catolica de mi Parroquia en el Carma " El Salvador del Mundo "Atentamente.Obispo de Cienfuegos
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# SECRET155.10  ALOTTEDCSBONOUP FO6205FO FILE NOAT 2025DISSEMCAS HID COPYFILE VR RITIAN CSDO CA/PEG WH8 CI/CASECRET 162245Z OCT 69 CITE CARACAS/3820PRIORITY DIRECTORDIDORIC JMDEVELREF: DIRECTOR 465261.  FIELD TRACES FIVE NO NEW INFORMATION SAVE FOR LOCAL ADDRESS AND JOUTED MEDIA CONNECTION PER    (IN 05005)    WH/MIAMI 4639; OTHER GENERAL, NONDEROGATORY TIDBITS.2.  REGRET DELAY DETERMINING AMICE-31 CURRENT STATUS REGARDING CLASC. PROBLEM HAS BEEN IN LOCATING    HIM FIRST THROUGH AMCLEVE-15, BOTH BEING MUTUAL FRIENDS, TO DETERMINE IF HE HAS ACCESS AND STATUS CLASC AFFAIRS    MERITING STATION DIRECT FOLLOW-UP. SUBJECT REPORTEDLY INVOLVED IN CHURCH FUND RAISING WORK AND SPENDS    CONSIDERABLE TIME AWAY FROM HOME. WILL ADVISE SOONEST BUT GIVEN DIFFICULTIES AMCLEVE-15 HAS HAD MERELY IN    REACHING SUBJECT SINCE RECEIPT HVCW-8792, HAVE DOUBTS ON PROSPECIS FOR MISSION.3.  FILE: 201-284658, X-REF: 200-124-192/3.SECRETMICROFILMEDNOV 3 1969DOC. MICRO. SER.US COPYSECRET
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# SECRET30 September 1969MEMORANDUM FOR: CI/CAVIA: WH/COGSUBJECT: AMICE/31 (201-284658)1. It is requested that responsibility for AMICE/31 be transferred from WH/COG to CA/M, and that his OA be amended for a one-time reporting mission on the 20-24 October 1969 Quito meeting of the Council of the Latin American Confederation of Christian Trade Unions.2. Caracas is being asked for unilateral traces and for determination as to whether AMICE/31's present employer, the Office of the Coordinator for Economic Affairs in Caracas, in an organ of the Venezuelan government or of the United Nations.HENRY A. OZGAChief, Branch 4Covert Action StaffDDP/CA/PA: B. Bowen:bln (30 September 1969)Distribution:Orig & 2 - Addressee1 - WH/COG1 - WH/3/V1 - 201-2846581 - CA/CRU.2 - CA-B-1CA - 89 - 333
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# SECRETORIG: Barbara BowenUNIT: CA/31LXT: 6728DATE. 30 September 1969CABLE SECRETARIAT DISSEMINATIONINDEX NO INCC RETURN TO BRANCH FILE AIDFILE IN CS FILE NO.FILE: v1/a/1, WH/2, CA/PEG, DOY, CITRES, CI/OATO: CARACAS01 15 49Z Oct69CITE DIRECTOR: 42602DTDORIC JIDEVILREF: HVCW-8792 (19 SEPTEMBER 1969)1. AMICE/31 OA NOW FOUR YEARS OLD. APPREICATE STATION TRACES SOONEST FOR UPDATING.2. AMICE/31 ALLEGEDLY NOW EMPLOYED "OFFICE OF COORDINATOR OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS" IN CARACAS. IF TRUE, IS THIS A VENEZUELAN GOVERNMENT BODY OR PART OF THE UNITED NATIONS?3. FILE: 200-124-192/3 AND 201-284658.END OF MESSAGEC/CA/BA +WH/3/WH/CAC/WHC/CACS COPY FILED IN 200-124-192/3 Pico:FILE IN 201-284658COORDINATING OFFICERSSECRETREPRODUCTION BY OTHER THAN THE ISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITED.
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104-10179-10022 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992CLASSIFIED MESSAGE![classified message]RETURN TO QIABackground Con or yDo Not ReplicRay dossierROUTINGDATE 5. NOV 60TO : DIRECTORFROM : HAVANAACTION: C/WH 9INFO : COP, ADDP/A, S/C 2NOV 18 02082 60PRIORITYIN 44227PRITY DIR INFO HASH CITE HAVA 5939EC NIACT![text that says JET]REF HAVA 6115 (CIN 11660)1. [NICOLAS MENDOZA] TOLD HAVA STA 17 NOV THAT HIS BROTHER   Ray Contact u. Haia Station   IGUACIO HAD NOT LEFT HAVA AS PLANCED. IGNACIO NOW PLANS REMAINHAVA FEU MORE DAYS IN HOPE HE NAY OBTAIN PERMISIION CUBANGOVT TO LEAVE LEGALLY.2. WILL ADVISE FURTHER DEVELOPIENTS..FILED 1721352.END OF MESSAGEC/S COMENT: "CONCERNED [MENDOZA] COMING MIAMI 12 SEPT.REPRODUCTION BY OTHER THAN THE ISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITED.Copy No.Z/BR
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# 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992SECRET8 November 1960MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDSUBJECT: Contact Report on Meeting with AMRUNG-1 201-2206131. On 5 November at 1130 hours, AMRUNG-1 and HECKER were met at the Washington Airport by undersigned. They were then taken by taxi to the Mayflower Hotel, where a room had been reserved for their use. After having lunch at the hotel, the party adjourned to the room, where AMRUNG-1 was given a short briefing on Francisco Castell, the /T operator who was scheduled to meet AMRUNG-1 at 1400 hours.2. At 1400 hours, the undersigned went to the lobby of the hotel where Francisco was waiting with Ray Garcia, his escort officer. Garcia was instructed to bring Francisco to the room. It was agreed in advance of this that all principals would with draw from the room to give AMRUNG-1 an opportunity to talk with Francisco alone. However, it was suggested that Garcia return a half hour before the interview was terminated to clear us any points as to the nature of Francisco's training, or any aspects that AMRUNG-1 might wish to clarify. The interview with Francisco was terminated about 1510 hours, as AMRUNG-1 stated he would be pleased to have Francisco assigned to him. All indications were that a happy rapport was established between the principals and a completo understanding was reached as to the future role of Francisco as the /T operator for the AMYUM group in Cuba.3. At approximately 1535 hours, Andy Rogers put in his appearance at the room and was introduced to AMRUNG-1 as Mr. Rodrick. Prior to this meeting, AMRUNG-1 was told that Mr. Rodrick was the coordinator for operations and would like to discuss some of the more specific aspects with him, prior to his return to Cuba. Cecil Cartwright, who had escorted AMRUNG-1 to Washington, asked to sit in on this meeting along with Peters and Rogers as he felt that MASH should be fully informed on whatever operational matters were discussed with AMRUNG-1 for more effective future coordination between Headquarters and MASH. Rogers indicated no objections to this and stated he was glad to have him sit in at this meeting.4. In substance, Rogers covered most of the highlights dealing with previous attempts to supply the ANTUM group with aras and ammo, and air-maritine operations currently being planned. In this connection, AMRUNG-1 was highly pleased to learn that a 4,000 poundSECRET
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SECRET-2-shipment had been successfully infiltrated to his group during his absence and again urged that more such shipments should be stepped up in the future. 03 [Rogers] then briefly discussed the SINNF operation and asked AMRUNG-1 if he didn't think this area for the DZ was already "blown" due to the number of people who already knew of his operation. (This includes S other people besides AM-1 and A RUNG-1.) AMRUNG-1 stated he was not sure, but would investigate this upon his return. However, he felt that this was an excellent DZ site and should be utilized for any subsequent airdrop scheduled in the Pinar del Rio province 03 [Rogers] informed A'RUNG-1 that his overlays on various LZ's and £2's had been received and were being reviewed by the operations peo, lc. He complimented AVUNG-1 on the excellent work of his cartographer and expressed the view that these CZ areas would be put to good use. Finally, he assured ANANG-l that no stone is being left unturned to provide his group with the necessary materiel support which is critically needed and that this support will be stepped up as our infiltration capabilities are increased both by air and sea. In parting, he cautioned ANG-1 not to take any unnecessary chances when he resumed operational activities in Cuba, since his leadership in the AYUN group was vital to our overall interests. The meeting was terminated about 1720 hours as 03 [Rogers] and Peters took their departure.5. Some of the more significant highlights of the conversations which took place between AVSUNG-1 and the undersigned prior to his meetings with the W/T operator (Francisco) and 03 [Rogers] are noted herewith:a. Security: Castro has taken stringent action in tightening up his internal security against counter-revolutionary forces inside Cuba. The militia are being used to search houses for concealed weapons (usually by a block system), and anyone failing to produce proper identification is removed for questioning by the DIER. Hence, ANSUNC-1 and his organization are largely confining their activities to the daylight hours from 0700 to 2000 hours. He considers night operations particularly on the streets of Havana as highly dangerous inasmuch as the Diell (security organs) are constantly on the alert to stop individuals on the street to check their identification documents.b. Documentation of Agents in Cuba: AMACIG-1 suggested using an identification card issued by the Havana University for their students. He had a sample copy in his possession, which he claims was readily accepted by Castro security forces as being valid. Similarly, a driver's license properly authenticated along with a health certificate were considered to be good "cover" documents for agents operating in the Havana area. A supply of blank identification cards will be turned over to the Station by ASUNG-1 for transmittal to headquarters for any subsequent documentation ofSECRET
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# SECRETagents who can be passed off as students at the Havana University. (He suggested preparin: cae for his w/t operator (Francisco).c. Operational Expenditures: Queried on this aspect, AVENG-1 stated his organizati nowould need a vinimum of 50 to 60,000 pesos a month to cover their overall operational expenses. These funds are being used for safehouse maintenance, travel expenses, purchase of vehicles and gascline, ailocation of funds to varicus sub-divisions of the AMYIM organisation located in various provinces of Cuba, and purchase of food and support of various arents whose families may be in dire need of food and medical supplies.d. W/T oerators: To date, both AMPANIC-14 and AVGLEN-1 have not mot the requirements for effective communication with us on AMYIM operations. However, AMENG-1 feels that AMPANIC-14 has not been compromised or turned by the DUCK and once he rets over his nervous state, it is possible he can still be used. Similarly, although AVGLEN-1 is considered to be a go d w/T cerator, AMENG-1 feels his usefulness to him has been considerably nepated by the nature of his assignment at the Naval base and his recent restrictions to this base by orders of the Castro recire. In short, AMUNG-1 feels communication is the weakest link in his current cperations and that direct com-unications with the Embassy is growing increasingly hazardous, due to the fact that Embassy personnel are under close surveillance by the Castro cecurity forces. For this reason he feels that Francisco will fill a sericus wid in this respect, once he is infiltrated into the AMYIK organisation in Cuba.e. Support for other anti-Castro crops in Cuba: AMUNG-1 stated that all materiel support should be funneled directly to his organiza-tien for distribution to other anti-Castro crops in Cuba. In his view this would sorve as a control factor in unifying the over-all effort of the varicus splinter troups seeking svet support in Cuba and ould also enhance the prestige of the MRR as the spear head for the FRENTE. He then went on to add that he was fully aware of our efforts to support other groups in Cuba, which he assumed we were operating with on a unilateral basis. (1.6., he sited Nino Dias in Oriente). AMUNG-l felt this was a serious mistake, as this unilateral support would affect the leadership and direction new being provided by the MRR throughout Cuba. The undersigr.ed told AMUNG-l that he agreed on the desirability of a coordinate d effort on the part of all counter-revolutionary groups seeking to overthrow Castro using the FRENTE as the rally-ing center. However, the question of support being etre ted through one channel namely: his organization in Cube, was neither feasible nor practical. The fact that Castro had tightened up security throughout the various provinces of Cuba, wdrake it difficult or impossible for the AYLH group to ship arms and other equipsent from Havana to the eastern rost provinces (s.e... Las# SECRET
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# SECRETVillas, Caraguay or Oriente) without jeopardizing both shiprentsund person el. Hence, the need for unilateral action on ourpart to supply these fighting groups in these provinces. Thisexplanation appeared to satisfy ANEUNO-1, however he still insistedthat his organizati n should at least be appraised of any raterielsupport provided other groups in Cuba. He was assured that wewould take his request under consideration.f. ANDIDAY-1: AMRUNO-1 feels that no useful purpose would be servedin sending his asociat to join forces with him in Havana. Hefeels that AF BIDDY-1 should continue to represent the AYUMfaction in the Fad and when the counter-revolutionary forces arofully prepared to overthrow the Castro regire, AFRIDCY-1 will bebrought into the Pinar del Rio to direct the ly forces in thisprovince.g. Nanolo Ray: AMAUNG-l considers RAY as a highly dangerous individualbecause of his great ambition to play a prominent role in anysubsequent Cuban gov rnrent following the overthrow of the Castroregime. In his opinion, RAY poses a serious threat to VARONA'Sleadership and the FRD inside Cuba. He is attempting to drawvarious dissident groups to his banners and appears to have supportfrom the riddle class represented by business interests, politicians,and the professional class. Should air be persuaded to joinforces with the FRD, AMDUNG-l thinks he will continue to operateon & unilaterai basis while seeking to supercede the FRD withhis own cryanization in Cuba.h. Tony Varona and the FRD: Although ANKUNG-1 recognizes the needto support the FRD as a political front for rallying counter-revolutionary groups against the Castro regime, he n'nethelessfeels that the FIENTE and Tony VEROVA have lost considerable facein Cuba by inaction and political maneuvering. He further pointedout that he is aware that thousands of dollars rad been poured intothe FRETE, but dissident groups in Cuba hove seen no evidence ofany of this money to sup ort their efforts to cverthrow Castro.Hence, confidence in the FID is at a rolatively low ebb among thepeople in Cuba and a new shot in the arm in the form of materieland financial support is needed to restore this confidence. Ac-cording to PRUNG-1 this cup, ort must be forthcoming soon becausesuch poole as Manolo RAY are taking the initiative and will sooncontrol the entire counter-revolut onary movement in Cuba.John D. PetersSECRE
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# 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992ORIG GRACE ROBERTS; dlaUNIT WIL/4/PAEXT 8715DATE: 28 OCT 1960TO JHASH HAVARAFROM: DIRECTORCONF: WH 9INFO: COP, ADDP/A, S/C 2TO MASH INFO HAVA CITE DIR 09095JAHET 090951. POA GRANTED AMBARO, UIKERA VAIZES, MORFFI MACHADO, ROS PEREZ, AND   FERNANDEZ EKTARCOURT2. FOR MASH: REQUEST BIOG DATA FOR POA ON JUAN ESTEVEZ RAMIROS, HQS   DATA INSUFFICIENT.END OF MESSAGE![signature of R.D. Gehoge] COORDINATING OFFICERS![signature of J. D. ESTARLINE] AUTHENTICATING OFFICERREPRODUCTION BY OTHER THAN THE ISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITED.![Copy Number] 4IBR