Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# SECRETStudent Evaluation1. Security consciousness............................................................................................ ☑2. Ability to work with and get along with others ................................................................. ☑3. Ability to follow instructions ...................................................................................... ☑4. Maturity of judgment and common sense ........................................................................ ☑5. Initiative ............................................................................................................. ☑6. Resourcefulness and independence of judgment ................................................................ ☑7. Tactfulness and sense of discretion ............................................................................... ☑8. Cooperativeness ..................................................................................................... ☑9. Sense of discipline.................................................................................................. ☑10. Imagination and creativeness ................................................................................... ☑11. Amenability to construct criticism ................................................................................ ☑12. Attention to necessary details .................................................................................... ☑13. Observant and careful in the collection of facts ................................................................ ☑14. Political sophistication and awareness ......................................................................... ☑15. Interest and enthusiasm for proposed assignment ............................................................. ☑16. Motivation for clandestine activities ............................................................................ ☑17. Ability to relate theory to practice ................................................................................ ☑Student's Comparative Evaluation To Others Trained ForIdentical Or Similar Assignment| ABOVE AVERAGE | AVERAGE | BELOW AVERAGE | NOT OBSERVED || :-----------: | :-----: | :-----------: | :----------: ||       ☑       |         |               |              |Instructor's Comments:VAIVADA has had considerable experience in the field, but he was ready to broaden and enrich his experience with the help of training. He has a strong bent toward his own opinion and exhibited independence of mind in analyzing Communist Party activities. He had no difficulty in absorbing the material presented. He has the ability to apply theory to practice and apparently is a person who is accustomed to rely upon his own judgment. His written work was excellent. He recognized his own shortcomings and readily accepted constructive criticism. From all the evidence during training, VAIVADA appears capable of handling the assignment proposed for him./s/ HL J. PISANKOInstructorSECRET
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JOHN O. CAVADINE22987 DECEMBER 1953BUENOS AIRESDIRECTORSECRET> File> BRADIALTO: SBUENCITE: DIRROUTINERE: RAD-F-540HUE 734SUBJECT DENIED ENTRY ARGENTINE. WILL BE ASSIGNED OTHER DUTIES.END OF MESSAGE7 Dec. 53201-16881J. CALE CELL KIFOSECRETROBERT N. DAHLGREN
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Air PouchSECRETHRSA-428Chief of Station, GuatemalaChief of Station, San Jose6 December 1965Info: Chief, WHDOperationalRUWANCIDREF: Dir 32628Subject failed to make the scheduled contact to pick up the advance authorized by referenced cable. It is presumed that he changed his mind about needing the money.Steven R. LehanewSECRETCOPY201-16888118-6-3-125
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# SECRETSecurity InformationMEMORANDUM FOR: Special Deputy, WH 4 December 1953SUBJECT: Mr. Ross CROZIERBy pre-arrangement through Ar. Smyser I had an interview with Mr. Ross Crozier in my room at the Hotel Raleigh on the night of 2 December 1953 for the purpose of getting an impression as to whether it was possible that he could be used to advantage in our program.Mr. Crozier has been a contract agent in Costa Rica for approximately 4 years. He is married to a Costa Rican and has 2 children, ages 2 and 4. He was in a student capacity in Costa Rica. From my nowledge of reporting done by the station in Costa Rica and the indication of sources of information in reports from that station, I am inclined to think that he very ably handled himself. In addition, I was very much impressed with him during the course of the interview and feel that he is an ex- cellent type, having all the necessary qualifications for giving sub- stantial assistance to our program. He has 7 months remaining under the GI assistance bill for educational purposes and it can be satisfactorily arranged by him to complete his education at San Carlos University, Guatemala. Under the Guatemalan law his wife, being a Costa Rican, becomes a Guatemalan citizen upon her establishment of residence in Guatemala and this is a distinct advantage.He has a valid U.S. passport on which his two children are carried but it will be desirable that he enter Guatemala as a tourist, either with a tourist visa in his passport or on a tourist card. The children could also be issued tourist cards. The use of a tourist card eliminates the necessity of his reporting to the police. He can stay 6 months and then obtain a renewal of the tourist card without leaving the country. Within a relatively short time he unquestionably could be of distinct advantage to us on reporting on activities and attitudes of students and other elements.He could act as a cut-out. I feel that he is qualified to actually develop a penetration into the Communist Party, a feat with which he had some success in Costa Rica. He could handle an important PP opera- tion with Enrique SALAZAR Liquens (also known as Oscar H. CARTA in station files), which operation is presently being handled through Donald O. Hediger. Irrespective of whether Hediger continues with Guatemala or is given assignment outside the country, I believe that it is important to have Crozier with us in Guatemala. We can find plenty for him to do.Birch O'NealBO'H/pm4 Dec. 1953# SECRETSecurity Information
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MEMORANDUM FOR FILESUBJECT: BIRADIALSECRETSecurity Information25 November 1953On Wednesday 18 November 1953 subject was introduced to John Heyn. The introduction was deemed advisable, inasmuch as it would probably facilitate subsequent meetings in Buenos Aires where it is anticipated that subject will be operating, providing his visa is granted.BIRADIAL indicated he had not heard from the Argentine Embassy of Costa Rica, hence is planning to have his wife write to follow this matter immediately.BIRADIAL mentioned the fact that his wife's relatives, and with whom he may dwell when he first moves to Buenos Aires, may be in a position to assist in obtaining a visa for subject. He indicated that having a native of the country render some assistance in this regard may be the solution to any possible difficulties. It appears logical, however, he was informed not to make any approaches at this time.He again noted that inasmuch as it will be necessary to stop in Costa Rica to pick up his visa when granted, he suggested the possibility of leaving for Costa Rica shortly following the termination of his covert training. As previously indicated he felt that his presence in Costa Rica, where he can plausibly maintain himself and his family, and where he may be in personal touch with the Argentine Embassy, may be to his advantage in securing his visa.On 24 November 1953, subject called to inform he had received a letter from the Argentine Embassy in Costa Rica informing him his visa had been denied. He informed he still felt he could obtain it but it may be necessary to seek assistance from his wife's relatives in Buenos Aires or it may be necessary to go back to Costa Rica for a short period to finalize the matter. Too, he suggested that in the event he cannot obtain the appropriate permission to enter Buenos Aires the Agency may desire to send him some where else in Latin America, possibly Cuba (he mentioned specifically) or some other country. In this connection, he felt that cover-wise he and his family would be in a more secure position if they were in Costa Rica while awaiting placement.I plan to see BIRADIAL on 25 November 1953.![signature of John O. Cavadine]John O. Cavadine201-168881SECRET
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# SECRETMEMORANDUM FOR: Record8 September 1952SUBJECT : Project HUMANOID1. A total of $5934.00 was originally requested for this project for the period 1 March 52 to 28 February 53. The amount actually approved was $6000.00 (Form No. 51-91, project folder).2. $5100.00 of the approved amount was to provide for the compensation of four agents who were to be reimbursed as follows:   HUMANOID 1600.00 (colones)   HUMANOID-1 150.00  ("  )   HUMANOID-2 250.00  ("  )   HUMANOID-3 900.00  ("  )3. The funding requirements for agent salaries were calculted (by the Headquarters case officer, Tom Barrett) at a rate 8 to 1 (e.g., HUWANOID was to receive $1600.00 or $200.00 per month).4. However, the rate of exchange has fluctuated since the original funding estimates were made. The present rate is 6.63 to 1. Accordingly, the monthly pay scale for HUMANOID in U. S. currency would be approximately $241.00 (or $1600.00). The pay scales of the other agents are similarly effeated.5. This situation was explained to the Budget office (Mr. Bauer, extension 2017) and the Plans office (Mr. Ziegler). I stated that dollar expenditures would be in excess of the amounts provided in the project if we were to continue payments to the agents at the colon rates previously established. Mr. Ziegler informed me that we could nonetheless continue the present colon pay scale. He further advised that budgetary adjustments could be made at a later date when it became evident that the project allotment would definitely be exceeded dus to currency fluctuations. A project amendment is not then required at this time. The station may be advised to continue payments in colones in the amounts shown in paragraph 2, above.References: TRS-A-1215TRS-A-1142TRS-W-771JANJ-884(IN 30219)SANJ-882 (IN 31520)DIR 16246 (OUT 52019)DIR 17884 (OUT 52565)SECRET![Signature of PAUL E. OBERST]PAUL E. OBERSTActing Case Officer301-168181
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MEMORANDUM FOR FILESUBJECT: DIRADIALSECRETSecurity Information20 hovember 1953On Monday 9 "ovember 1953 a meeting was held with subject for the primary purpose of delivering nissalary for October 1953 amounting to 350.00. A receipt for the amount was outained and returned to fir. Wolcott, Finance Division. A copy of the receipt is retained in subject's file.During the meeting, subject reported his schooling at American University will terminate in approximately three weeks. "is scheduled Covert training will also come to an end during the first week in December 1953.Subject related he has not as yet received any news on his visa for Argentina for which he made application approximately 90 days ago. You will recall that subject anticipated it would take approximately 90 days to obtain such a visa.BIRADLL informed if he doesn't receive word on his visa within the next week he plans to have his wife follow this matter by writing to the Argentine Embassy in Costa Rica.Subject also presented this thougnt in the event no results are forth coming within the next two or three weeks: He related that in so far as his friends and wife's relatives in Costa Rica are concerned, he and nis wife and family are in the states on an extended trip. They are expected to return to Costa Rica. in so far as he knows, he, his wife and the Argentine Consul in Costa Rica are the only persons in Costa "ica aware that they have made application for the visa under question. in the event no positive results are obtained on his visa application, subject wondered about the advisabilty of returning to Costa Rica, to finalize his visa affairs and depart for Argentina.The question of maintaining cover while in Costa Rica was discussed. In this connection he informed he would have no trouble finding a suitable job which would lend authenticity to him and his wife'sstatus. Too, it was indicated, and it' appears somewhat reasonable, for subject to remain in the U.S. presently for too long a period of time may raise some question as to his true status in the minds of Argentine Embassy Officials in Costa Rica as well as his friends and relatives in Costa Rica.It is suggested that consideration be given to allow subject to return to Costa Rica within the near future if the appropriate Argentine Visa has not been received to: (a) Allow him to finalize such details (b) To preserve his cover status.Contact will be maintained with subject for further developments. It is anticipated that John neyn will meet subject at the next meeting for the first time. This is recommended, inasmuch as fir. Heyn who will be in the pertinent arca, may be able to familiarize himself with subject.John CavadineSECRETSecurity Information201-16881
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FORM NO. 35-82NOV 1951CLASSIFIED MESSAGECENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYSECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONROUTING123456784 NOVEMBER 1953OUT 99075TO: ER REP, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINAJ. (RAHANII 2065FROM: DIRECTOR, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYROUTINECONF: WH 41856Z 5 NOV 53INFORMATION: FI, FI/OPS, PP 2, FI/RI 2DIR 25885TO: SEVENCITE: DIRREF: HAEV-540, BUEN 855SUBJECT OF REF PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED CRYPTONYM NER 165 AT HEADQUARTERS. CANCEL CRYPTONYM NER 134 FOR SUBJECT OF REF.END OF MESSAGES. W. WASHINGTON201-1688J. C. KINGR. N. DAHLGRENCOPY NO.SECURITY INFORMATIONIT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE
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35-83CLASSIFIED MESSAGECENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY3 NOVEMBER, 1953 IN 31509TO: DIRECTOR, CIAFROM: SR REP BUENOS AIRES ROUTINEACTION: WH 1 22492 3 NOV 53INFORMATION: FI, FI/OPS, FI/STC, FI/R1 2BUEN 855TO: DIR CITE: SBUENRE: HABW 540SUBJECT OF REF HAS BEEN ASSIGNED CRYPTONYM NBR 134.END OF MESSAGE![photo of a stamp saying 'SECRET']IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE201-168871COPY NO.
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SECRETSecurity InformationP.221927 October 1953MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief/Plans Staff/FIAttention: Projects Branch/Plans StaffSUBJECT: Project BIRADIAL - Request for Amendment1.  Project BIRADIAL concerns the transfer of Contract Agent *humanoid* from Costa Rica to Argentina, with interim training at headquarters. Since approval of the project on 12 August 1953 *Humanoid* is now known as BIRADIAL.2.  BIRADIAL, an American citizen born in Illinois in 1922, is married to a Costa Rican girl and has two small children. Since 1949 he has worked for CIA in Costa Rica as a contract agent and has proven himself particularly adept at spotting and recruiting agents and has successfully supervised the direction of a high level Communist party penetration agent. He has been the most valuable agent of the San Jose Station.3.  BIRADIAL has been accepted as a student at the University of Buenos Aires for the school year beginning March 1954. He is presently undergoing covert training.4.  In order to enhance BIRADIAL's cover while undergoing covert training, he has enrolled at American University at a cost of $93.00 a semester commencing 7 October 1953 and is pursuing his studies four days weekly.5.  Since BIRADIAL is attending class at American University to enhance his cover during his interim covert training at headquarters, it is requested he be reimbursed in the amount of 93.00 and the project amended accordingly.Attachment - 1Approved:Chief, Plansfor C. AING, CMD2 Nov 1953DateSECRETSecurity Information201-1688!
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MEMORANDUM FOR FILESUBJECT: BIRADIALSECRETSECURITY INFORMATION23 October 1953On Wednesday, 14 October 1953 i met with subject at his apartment in the Presidential Gardens, Alexandria, Virginia for the purpose of obtaining his signature on the Travel Voucher prevously submitted covering his travel from Costa Rica to Washington, D. C.BIRADIAL indicated that the combination of his schooling at American University in the mornings and his covert training in the afternoons which also keeps him busy during the weekend, is keeping him fully occupied. Though he did not press the issue, he wondered whether it would be necessary to continue his schooling at American University. He indicated he thought he could handle any inquiries regarding his activities satisfactually. We both decided however that, regardless of the hardship placed on him, he should continue his schooling at American University since any inquiries could then oe properly and legitimately backstopped. One of the difficulties involved is the amount of daily travel between the University and his residence.Inasmuch as the distance involved plus the high rental cost factor (175.00 per month) present a few difficulties. This plus the fact that the plausibility of a student paying such rent is somewhat questionable, BIRADIAL indicated he might move to a more suitable location.On 23 October 1953 he informed he was moving to 5008 - 7th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. as of this day for cover, convenience, and financial considerations. He will advise of his new phone number if and when it is available.![signature]SECRET201-16888/
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VIA: AirSPECIFY AIR OR SEA POUCHDISPATCH NO. HRSA-329TO : Chief of Station, Buenos Aires DATE: 9 OCT. 1953FROM : Chief of Station, San Jose INFO: WachSUBJECT: GENERAL-OperationalSPECIFIC-HUMANOIDRef: DIR 15813, HRSA-198, 17 July 1953The attached file on subject is being returned herewith for your retention.John J. BillingtonEncl:1. File, Part I2. Files, Part II (u/s cover)9 Oct 1953NO ENCLOSURES FOR IRRI COPY9 Oct. 53201-168881
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILE:SUBJECT: BIRADIAL (202-2723)7 October 1953On Monday, 5 October 1953, the writer met with subject at his apartment to deliver the necessary "credentials" allowing his proper entry to covert training facilities.During this meeting he informed that he was too late for entrance to George Washington University. He was then in the process of making inquiry at American University.He also mentioned that he opened an account with a bank in Alexandria, Va. I'm not so sure that this was such a good idea--but the account has been opened. He had had an account with the Chase National Bank; however, he has closed this account since he claims he received such poor service from this bank while at his previous station. He stated he would like to have an account established with a large banking institution which has a branch affiliation in Buenos Aires where he will be assigned, so that his pay may be deposited in the U. S. securely by us.. It is suggested this be worked out with Finance.On Wednesday a. m. subject called to inform that his home phone number is now Temple 6-8651. He has enrolled in American University and will attend classes daily from 9:30 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. He is studying Corporate Finance and other analysis courses. During the conversation he expressed amazement at the cost of $93 for schooling for one semester. Although he did not request reimbursement for this amount, it was inferred that he would undoubtedly appreciate it if this expenditure could be absorbed by us.In view of subject's past excellent performance in behalf of this Agency, and inasmuch as he is not highly paid, it is recommended that Agent be reimbursed for this expenditure even if it means amending the project.Agent has not been paid for the month of September. I shall check with Finance and deliver Agent's salary to him.![signature of John O. Cavacine]John O. Cavacine, WH/II/ArgentinaSECRET201-168881
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Copy of a letter from the Argentine Embassy in Costa Rica (Consular Section) for.San Jose de Costa Rica, Octubre 6 de 1953.SenorD. Ross L. Crozierc./o. Francis Williams5846 Access Road,Page ManorDayton, OhioDe mi consideracion:Cumplere dirigime a usted informandose que se ha recibido en esta Oficina Consular la Nota Nº1043 de fecha agosto 7 del ano en curso (Exp. 11095/53) por la que la Direccion General de Inmigracion por disposicion atenta al destino en el pais, ha denegado el permiso considerando que la solicitud formulada por usted y familia ante esta Oficina se refiere a Inmigracion de Urbe.Sin otro particular, me es grato saludar a ustedes.-Carlos Alberto FERNANDEZConsejeroSeccion Consular301-168881
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# SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONMEMORANDUM FOR: The RecordSUBJECT: BIRADIAL 202-2723 2 October 19531. On 1 October 1953 the writer as George Wheeler was introduced to Agent Arthur G. Vaivada (P) by J. G. Hanke at his apartment E-21, Van Euren, Presidential Gardens, Alexandria, Virginia. The introduction was deemed advisable, inasmuch as Agent is to be inherited by Branch II. Mr. Heyn Informs he is not available to handle Agent at this time but will meet him in about three weeks.2. In accordance with instructions received from Covert Training Offices, Agent is to report for covert training at 2400-20th St. !!. N., Washington, D. C. on 5 October 1753 at 1415 Ers. He is to ask for Mr. Cal. when he arrives. Agent is to be known as Mr. Vicks. The instructions were passed on to the Agent. He was also informed to call X2298 and ask for George Wheeler in the event he desired to make an appointment to discuss business matters.3. In connection with agent's previous inquiry regarding the possibility of obtaining U. S. Citizenship for his wife, Mr. Hanke informed him that under the circumstances under which his wife entered the U. S., namely as a tourist, it would not be possible to plausibly apply for U. S. Citizenship. Hanke also informed that although possible to rush the Citizenship through, it was felt inadvisable at this time since the proceedure might jeopardize the present existing cover arrangement. Agent seemed to understand the difficulties involved and raised no particular objection.4. Agent informed several neighbors had inquired as to the nature of his business. He has informed them that he is a student and is studying at George Washington University in the field of Economics. This story had been decided upon before the writer came upon the scene. Since Agent has not commenced study at GW it was suggested to him that he commence taking a course or two as soon as possible. He informed he would do this as soon as he learns of the details as to his hours to be devoted to Covert Training.5. Although there is no assurance subject will be granted permission to enter Argentina, subject previously indicated he could forsee no problem in this regard. He did make inquiry, however, as to what his status would be should he not be allowed entrance to Argentina.6. It is unfortunate that Agent is residing in the Washington D. C. area inasmuch as that in itself is undoubtedly considered as a Government Stigma. The possibility exists that the wrong person or persons will learn of his and his wife's presence in this area.7. The file fails to reflect what provision, if any, has been made to pay the Agent. This will have to be worked out.SECRET![signature of John Cavadi]201-168581