Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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SECRETOffice Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTTO : Chief, Plans Staff, FI DATE: 18 December 1953FROM : Chief, MIDSUBJECT: Project BIRADIAL1. Project BIRADIAL is being terminated as of 1 December 1953 inasmuch as BIRADIAL has been denied entry into Argentina.2. As of 1 December 1953 he will have been transferred to the rolls of PB Success.3. The purpose of Project BIRADIAL was to provide for the covert training and transfer of this contract agent from Costa Rica to Argentina where he would develop a penetration of the Communist Party of Argentina (PCA) and Communist front organizations and perform support functions as assigned.4. Project BIRADIAL was approved for the period 1 August 1953 through 31 July 1954 in the amount of $10,475.00.5. BIRADIAL's salary has been paid through November 1953 under this project. He has also been paid the amount of per diem due him while in the United States in accordance with the project authorization.6. There are no present outstanding financial committments to BIRADIAL under this project.![signature of W. B. Caldwell]W. B. Caldwell, Chief, FI/VHAttachment(a) Original of the Approved Project Action dated 12 August 1953![signature of Osborn] 26 January 1954Approved: Chief, Plans DateSECRET 201-16881
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SECRETCRYPTONYM: HIRADIALAREA DIVISION: WHSTATION: Buenos AiresHEADQUARTERS CASE OFFICER:John O. CavadineRoom No. 2216Extension 2298Date 13 December 1953The attached project is presented for termination.R.H. Danlgren, Chief, Branch II, WH-DW. B. Caldwell, Chief, FI/WHJ. King, Chief, WH22 Dec. 1953(Date)SECRET
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SECRET16 December 1953MEMORANDUM FOR FILEPROJECT BIRADIAL1.  BIRADIAL, who was to have been dispatched to Buenos Aires, has been denied proper documentation from the Argentine authorities for entrance and residence in Buenos Aires.2.  There is attached hereto a copy of a letter dated 6 October 1953 at San Jose, Costa Rica, which BIRADIAL received from the Argentine Embassy, Consular Section setting forth pertinent data regarding subject's entry denial. (This letter, received on 24 November 1953 had previously been sent to a mailing address in Dayton Ohio, namely Francis Williams, 5846 Access Road, Page Manor, Dayton. Since the letter was unclaimed at this address (BIRADIAL having learned later that Williams, an Army Officer friend of his had been shipped out), the letter was returned to the Argentine Embassy, Costa Rica and was subsequently forwarded to BIRADIAL's former address at Presidential Gardens, Alexandria, Va. The letter had been postmarked at Dayton, Ohio, 19 October 1953.3.  On 25 November 1953 while in contact with the Agent he indicated the possibility of writing his wife's relatives, Alicia De Cruz and family, in Mar De Plata, Argentina, with whom contact is maintained, for the purpose of attempting to assist agent at that end in having the proper entry permit issued. He also indicated the possibility of returning to Costa Rica and while in that area being plausibly and legitimately employed while awaiting another Agency assignment. Inasmuch as a combination of factors lead to the conclusion that it would be unwise to attempt to exert other influence in an attempt to have BIRADIAL granted an Argentine visa, and for other cover considerations as well as the time element which may be involved, the matter was discussed with other representatives of who desired to take the Agent over in connection with PB Success.4.  Arrangements were set up for Agent to meet the Chief of the Guatemalan Station. Subsequently, on 8 December 1953 Agent BIRADIAL was introduced in a secure manner, to Mr. E. Hobbing, by the writer. Hobbing will in the immediate future be handling BIRADIAL in connection with certain operational matters and as of 1 December 1953 BIRADIAL will be chargeable to PB Success.5.  In accordance with the provisions of the project, BIRADIAL was paid $350.00 for his November salary: $93.00 for his tuition fee at American University and $468.00 for his per diem to cover his period of time while in Covert training.6.  Proper receipts have been forwarded to Cedric Wolcott, Finance Division.SECRET
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SECRET7. It should be noted, that Agent over a period of several contacts appeared to be very cooperative and his attitude was comendable. When he first learned that he had been denied entry to Evenos Aires, he was somewhat chagrined since he appeared to be set on an attempt to do a good job in a "tight" area. He had not given up hope to obtain proper authorization and was willing to pursue the matter further since he felt over a period of time he would be allowed proper entry authority. He suggested several possibilities.8. Agent also expressed a desire to go to Cuba or anywhere else the Agency felt he could be of best service to the Agency regardless of the difficulties within reason, which may have been imposed on him and his family.9. In view of Agent's past successful record with this Agency, in view of his attitude, his future possibilities and his comparatively limited salary it was suggested to Mr. Hobbing that he might consider a raise in Agent's salary.10. The Buenos Aires Mission was on 7 December 1953 advised that Agent was denied entry to Argentina.11. It should be noted that Agent has indicated that his wife has been maintaining contact with her distant relative in War De Plata who is expecting Agent and his wife to go to Argentina. In this connection, Agent on 11 December 1953 informed his wife had received a letter from her cousin. The letter indicated that difficulty should be anticipated in obtaining an entry resident permit to Euenos Aires but that it nevertheless is possible. Agent states the letter points out a plan for Agent and his wife to work out. Agent informed the letter was received a little too late since he is now on the other operation. He stated however, he and his wife will be in contact with Alicia De Cruz and family with a view toward the possibility of entering Argentina at some future date. (EIRADIAL is forwarding the above mentioned letter through Wr. Hobbing).12. FI/Plans Staff is being informed to cancel Project BIRADIAL as of 1 December 1953.13. Attached hereto-and-for-retention in Agent's file are the following:(a) Copy of receipt # P-3283 for Agent's salary ($350.00) for the period 1-30 November 1953.(b) Receipt F-556 dated 25 November 1953 for the amount of $93.00.(c) Copy of claim for reimbursement dated 25 November 1953 in the amount of $93.00.(d) Copy of a_receipt_dated_11 December_1953_for_the_amount_of_3468.00.SECRET- 2 -
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FORM NO.NC7 1951 35-82CLASSIFIED MESSAGECENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYSECURITY INFORMATIONROUTING123456785 DEC 1952OUT 52565TO: CITE PANUWUGE, SAE JOTTACL CL OUIT TO: 456FROM: DIRECTOR, CIAWH 316112 6 SEP 52INFORMATION: CAO, RI 2, ADMINDIR 17884RE: PARIS CCI (IN 31500)COTTON CAT: ANTOT ACTIVITY PLANT FOLLOWS:REIMBURSED GILCRI: $600.00, REIMBURSED-1 GILCRI: $150.00, REIMBURSED-2 GILCRI: $250.00, REIMBURSED-3 GILCRI: $100.00. RESTRICTIVE PAYMENT TO 1 DEC 52 AUTH RAISED. FURTHER DETAILS FOLLOWED.201-167781// J. C. KINGSECURITY INFORMATIOND. F. GITOUTCOPY NO.IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE
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FORM NO. 35-83ITSHCLASSIFIED MESSAGECENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY28 AUG 52IN 31520TO:DIRECTOR, CIAFROM:SR REP SAN JOSEWH (1-2-3)INFORMATION:CFI (4), OPS (5), RI (6-7) CAO (8)ROUTINE2204Z 28 AUG 52SANJ 882TO: DIRCITE: S3ANJRE: DIR 16246 (OUT 56019 )PROMPT REPLY TO SANJ 884, (IN 30219 ) GREATLY APPRECIATED BUT INTENT NOT CLEAR. ASSUME FIGURES REFER TO COLLAR MONTHLY PAYMENTS. DOES HQS CONTEMPLATE SWITCH TO DOLLAR SCALE IN PLACE OF PRESENT COLON SCALE? IF SO SITUATION COMPLICATED IN THAT PRESENT RATE OF EXCHANGE OF COLONS IN .63 TO DOLLAR RESULTS IN SALARY DECREAST HUMANOID 1 OF COLONES 18.00 MONTHLY, SALARY INCREASE HUMANOID 3 ONLY COLONES 12.00 MONTHLY ETC, ON DOLLAR SCALE AGENTS WILL SUFFER ADDITIONAL SALARY CUTS VIA ANTICIPATED RATE OF EXCHANGE FLUCTIONS. IF POSSIBLE, REQUEST ORIGINALLY RECOMMENDED_INCREASE-MONTHLY-COLON-PAYMENTS-BE-AUTHORIZED.SE CRETSECURITY INFORMATIONIT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE201-168881COPY NO. (44)
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FORM N NOV 1951 5-82CLASSIFIED MESSAGECENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYSECURITY INFORMATIONTO: CHIEF OF STATION (PAN JUST) (SAW)FROM: DIGCORE, CIOH (1-2)INFORMATION: RI (3-4), CFB (5), OPS (6)ROUTINGOUT 50019IL14512 26 AUG 52DIR 16246TO: SANJRE: SANJ 38, TBS-H-7711. APPROVAL TO 1 MARCH 1953 CIVED FOR FOLLOWING SALARY SCALE:IAK WOOD PROJECT.ETHANOL - 200.00 MONTHLYETHANOL-I - 20.00 MONTHLYETHANOL-II - 32.00 MONTHLYETHANOL-III - 115.00 MONTHLY2. RETROACTIVE PAYMENT TO MARCH 1952 AUTHORIZED.SECURITY INFORMATIONIT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE
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FORM NO.NOV 1951 35-83CLASSIFIED MESSAGECENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY22 AUG 52 IN 30219TO: DIRECTOR, CIAFROM: SR REP SAN JOSEINFORMATION: RI (4-5) CFI (6) OPS (7) S/C (8-9-D)ROUTINE 2314Z 23 AUG 52SANJ 864TO: DIR CITE: SSANJRE: TRSW 771OPERAPLEASE CABLE DATE DECISION EXPECTED RECOMMENDED SALARYINCREASE HUMANOID PROJECT, NOW PENDING ALMOST 14 MONTHS.![SECRET SECURITY INFORMATION]201-168881IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE
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Via: Air(SPECIFY AIR OR SEA POUCH)SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONCLASSIFICATIONDISPATCH NO. 4PTRSA-1272TO : Chief, WHDFROM : Chief of Station, San JoséSUBJECT: GENERAL- OperationalSPECIFIC- Alfredo POVEDANODATE: 11 August 1952MICROFILMEDJAN 6 1954DOC. MICRO. SER1. The above-named individual is Chief of the Commercial Department of the Ministry of Finance on a full time basis. However, he is also the code and cipher specialist within the Costa Rican Government and personally provided the codes now being used by the Foreign Office and Seguridad Pública. This latter responsibility apparently stems from his hobby of working with codes and ciphers and the absence of any better-qualified expert on this subject. He is a member of the American Cryptogram Association, is a "ham" radio operator, an expert photographer, and an amateur chemist, among other things. During the 1948 revolution, he pro- vided the rebel forces with code systems and broke a code being used by the government forces. On other occasions he has furnished codes to the incumbent administration during times of emergency, such as the abortive invasion of Costa Rica from Nicaragua during 1949.2. Officers of the Commercial Section of the Embassy have had cordial and cooperative relations with subject on commercial and economic matters for some time. Recently one of these officers advised us that subject had made tentative, informal inquiries con- cerning the possibility of obtaining technical advice and assistance from the Embassy or the Department of State with a view to improving the cipher system of the Foreign Office. It was suggested to subject that an official request to the Embassy for such information would probably result in a polite refusal, but that one of the Embassy officers, RUSSO, had had experience in codes and ciphers while serving in the Army, and that perhaps an unofficial-discussion would- be helpful.3. On this basis, a luncheon date was arranged at which time subject stated that the Foreign Minister had recently questioned him for several hours on the security of the Foreign Office codes and possible means of improving them, and had instructed subject to study the problem. According to subject, the Foreign Minister then indicated serious concern over the threat presented by local and international Communist activities and speculated on various possibilities of cover- ing their activities.INDEX 51-28 ASECURITY INFORMATIONCLASSIFICATION11 August 1952201-168881
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Page 2SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONTRSA-12724. Subject then digressed from code and cipher talk to the subject of secret inks, their use, and potentialities and possible methods of detection. He indicated that he was interested in establishing a secret censorship of suspect mail coming into the country, particularly the mail of known Communists, and inquired whether any assistance could be offered in this field of secret writing detection and clandestine censorship techniques.5. In view of the fact that this sudden turn in the conversation struck uncomfortably close to the HUMANOID-1 and HUMANOID-2 operation, we attempted to discourage subject by pointing out that such a proposal was illegal and would have drastically dangerous political and legal repercussions if it were attempted and leaked out. We asked if Foreign Minister LARA had approved this censorship proposition and also inquired how the Foreign Office could possibly interest itself in a matter which would seem to come under the jurisdiction of Seguridad Pública. POVEDANO replied that it had not been discussed in plain words with LARA, but that he would discuss it with him in order to determine whether the matter should be dropped or explored further. He was cautioned not to tell LARA of his conversations with the Embassy officers.6. Several days later subject advised that he had discussed the matter fully with Foreign Minister LARA and that the latter had been extremely interested in the proposal. However, LARA pointed out that the Foreign Office had no jurisdiction in this regard and told POVEDANO to discuss the proposition with Lt. Col. Gonzalo SEGARES, Oficial Mayor of Seguridad Pública.7. According to POVEDANO, SEGARES became very enthusiastic about the idea and authorized subject to carry out further study and collect the necessary technical data and equipment. SEGARES offered to provide funds for purchase of required chemicals, etc., for experimentation in secret ink detection and instructed subject to make plans for the training of several additional persons in the procedure. Subject indicated to SEGARES that he would use his home darkroom and laboratory for this training and possibly even for the eventual processing of suspect correspondence.8. With this official authorization and support, subject again inquired whether it would be possible for us to assist him in obtaining pertinent manuals, background literature, reference material, and technical advice on mail censorship procedures and secret writing detection. In view of subject's apparent official backlog and personal_determination-to-continue-his-inquiries,_we_decided_to_make a gesture of assistance on a confidential, unofficial basis with a view-to-controlling and possibly directing-his-activities.SECRETSECURITY INFORMATION
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Page 3# SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONTRSA-12729.  Accordingly, RUSSO described a personal friend in the Division of Communications and Records of the Department who had had considerable experience in censorship work and offered to make inquiries of this individual for any available material. It was also indicated that this person would be asked to comment on the probable reaction of the Department to an official confidential request from the Costa Rican Government for assistance. It was suggested to subject that he not discuss this matter with any other individuals pending a reply to our inquiries, to which he agreed. He also agreed that the best approach to this whole project would be to proceed only with training and planning activities at this time and not attempt to initiate actual censorship until an emergency arises, such as a Communist armed uprising or a third world war. However, on this latter point it is believed probable that subject would prefer to begin the activity regardless of whether an emergency arises, in order to obtain coverage of current Communist activities.10. As is obvious from the above conversations, a number of operational possibilities (and hazards) are presented to us and headquarters comments and guidance are respectfully requested. Depending on headquarters desires and policies, we could possibly gradually discourage subject from ever initiating his project prior to an emergency while at the same time assisting him with pertinent written material provided by headquarters for his planning and training purposes. This would have the advantage of facilitating the organization of a competent crew on a stand-by basis who could be put to work if a world war were to break out. We could tap this government censorship activity. However, in view of our presently only limited post office coverage, a more attractive opportunity might be sincerely to assist subject, insure his development of a secure project, and substitute our present coverage by an all-Costa Rican operation. It appears that we could control such an operation either by working through subject or by dealing directly with Colonel SEGARES. In this latter situation, we could probably expand the activity to provide coverage of cable traffic, and possibly international telephone calls. A danger here is the traditional lack of security consciousness of Costa Ricans.11. In any event we are faced with a situation which presents a potential security threat to our current post office censorship activity. Headquarters comments are requested as soon as possible on at least the following points:a.  Will headquarters provide technical data on censorship methods for passing to-POVEDANO as though it were obtained from a friend of RUSSO? In this connection we have in mind possibly unclassified Army instructional manuals, etc.b. Will headquarters approve our accepting POVEDANO'S# SECRETSECURITY INFORMATION
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Page 4SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONTRSA-1272invitation to work with him on an unofficial basis in his planning and experimentation activities, thus keeping ourselves informed of his progress?c. Is headquarters interested in the possibility of replacing our presently incomplete post office coverage with an all-Costa Rican operation which we could tap either through POVEDANO or directly through SEGARES?d. Unless advised to the contrary, we will continue our present HUMANOID-1 and HUMANOID-2 activities during this period despite POVEDANO's project. HUMANOID will be alerted, however.e. Is headquarters interested in our casually returning discussion to the subject of codes and ciphers with a possible view to assisting Costa Rica obtain systems to which we might retain a key?f. Could headquarters provide an opinion as to what the reaction of the Department of State would be to a formal request from the Costa Rican Government for assistance on either codes and ciphers or clandestine censorship?12. It is to be noted that POVEDANO knows RUSSO as just another Embassy officer. In all our discussion with him we have stressed that this is a subject which RUSSO cannot discuss in his official capacity, but would like to help on a personal basis because the activity would be directed against the Communists. POVEDANO has apparently accepted this relationship and assures that he has not indicated to LARA or SEGARES that he has talked with RUSSO, merely informing them that he, POVEDANO, would attempt to obtain reference material through friends in the American Cryptographic Society and elsewhere.13. One lest comment. If headquarters decision is to stay clear of this whole proposition, it is earnestly requested that some few-items-of-background-material-on_secret_writing, or _book_titles_of_ overt publications_on_the_subject_be_furnished_us_to_pass_to_POVEDANO for the purpose of indicating a reply has been received to our inquiries. The continued good will of POVEDANO is deemed of operational value as he appears to be well connected in high government circles.14. Also, in view of the fact subject will be questioning us continually as to what we have learned, and will be suspending other action pending our advice, we ask that an immediate answer, preliminary if necessary, be made to_this_dispatch.JKR/jbSECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONJames K. Russo11 august 1952201-168881
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VIA: Air Pouch(SPECIFY AIR OR SEA POUCH)SECURITY INFORMATIONCLASSIFICATIONTO: Chief of Station, San JoseDATE: 9 July 1952FROM: Chief of Station, ManaguaSUBJECT: GENERAL—Operational MattersSPECIFIC: INFAROIDRef: IRS-A-1259At the present moment there are no projects under development requiring a cold recruitment. In the event a use for subject develops within the next two weeks, the San Jose station will be advised.Francis D. LingoffinDist:1- Sanj2 - Fash3 - FilesFORM NO. 51-28 AMAR. 1949CLASSIFICATIONCOPY201-168881156 3-94
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VIA: Air(SPECIFY AIR OR SEA POUCH)SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONCLASSIFICATIONDISPATCH NO. TRSA-1229TO : Chief of Station, ManaguaFROM : Chief of Station, San JoséDATE: 3 July 1952SUBJECT: GENERAL- OperationalSPECIFIC HUMANOID1. For your information, the above-named agent of this station is planning a three or four-day vacation trip to Managua within the next two weeks. He is an American, speaks Spanish and English, and has been handling sub-agents for a number of years.2. It has occurred to us that perhaps subject could be of service to you in the carrying out of cold recruitment attempts or other minor operational tasks. If you are interested in having subject contact you for any reason, please let us know.James K. RussoDist:1 - Mana2 - Wash2 - FilesJKP/JbIB COPYSECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONCLASSIFICATIONFORM NO. 51-28A
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AIR# SECRETSecurity InformationTRS-N- 77113 June 52Chief of Station, San JoseChief, HEDHUMANOIDREFERENCE: TRS-A-1215, TRS-A-1142, TRS-A-108.1. The remarks contained in TRS-A-1056 and TRS-A-1034, the basis for your recommendation that HUMANOID be transferred to career agent status as well as all information in Headquarters files, which is relevant to HUMANOID's connection with our organization, have been thoroughly studied by the individuals of your Headquarters organization authorized to render a decision in the case.2. It is regretted that in spite of HUMANOID's outstanding performance and his valuable contribution to the Station's activities, his qualifications are not those which properly fit him for consideration and appointment as a career agent. Headquarters is very much aware of HUMANOID's desires in this matter of career agent status, and it is hoped that the above decision will have no effect on the present high standard of efficiency which is being maintained by the San Jose station.3. Paragraph 3 of TRS-W-766 refers to a dispatch which will be forthcoming from Headquarters. We regret the confusion conveyed by the original dispatch.4. As regards TRS-A-1215, the raises in salary requested for FRANKIND-3, now designated HUMANOID-2; HUMANIST-2, now designated HUMANOID-3, and HUMANOID, the principal agent of the project, these salary increases have been incorporated in the revised project which was submitted for approval.5. Though HUMANOID-4, formerly designated HUGGER, has been terminated as a salaried agent as of March 1952, it would be appreciated if Part I PEQ were-forwarded-as-requested in paragraph 4 of TRS-W-766, so that Headquarters records may be completeJ. C. KINGD. P. GIBBONS# SECRET201-168851771
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SECRETSecurity Information6. Your action terminating EXCHABACE as a salaried agent, as of 31 March 1952 has been noted. Headquarters concurs in the action you have taken regarding both EXCHABACE and HUMAZOID-b.TJBarrett/ss9 June 1952J. C. KingBy T.J. BarrettSECRET
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SECRETSecurity InformationAIRTRS-W-766MAY 19 1952Chief of Station, San JoseChief, Western Hemisphere DivisionProject HUMANOIDREFERENCE: TRS-W-7451.  Please be advised that the following changes have been rade in Headquarters records, relative to subject project and the other projects which had formarly been under the direction of the agent of project HUMANOID.From ToHUMARKIED-1 HUMANOID-1HULASKIED-3 HUMANOID-2EUNAWIST-2 HUMANOID-3HUGGER HUMAROID-42. It would be appreciated if you would change your records accordingly.3. It is hoped that a dispatch will be forthcoming(in the near futuro, covering in detail all the activities of the San Jose Station, as well as the points raised in TRS-A-1142.4. Please forward Part I PRQ on HUMANOID-h so that operational clearance may be formally requested.TJBarrett/ss12 May 1952J. C. KingBy T. J. BarrettSECRETJ. C. KINGD. F. GIBBONS201-168881766