Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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## 7. Biographic InformationSubject was born in De Kalb, Illinois, on 20 June 1922. He received his primary and high school education in De Kalb and entered the U.S. Army in 1940, later transferring to the U.S. Air Force. He served as an operations and intelligence specialist, first in the China-Burma theatre and later in Panama. He was discharged from the service in 1945 with the grade of Technical Sergeant. After his discharge he worked for a brief period as a laboratory technician in the Sterling (Illinois) Silica-Gel corporation and then returned to the Panama Canal Zone to marry Argentina CORDERO C., a Costa Rican girl, in December 1945. For about four months he worked as a stevedore and labor foreman in the Canal Zone. In April 1946 he reenlisted in the Air Force in the Canal Zone and was discharged three years later, in 1949.Late in 1948 he had been recruited by the Agency, and on 1 June 1949 he became a CIA contract agent. It was originally planned that he be used in Panama, but he was assigned instead to the HUMANOID Project in Costa Rica. While there, he successfully handled a high-lovel penetration of the Comesunist Party.. In 1953 he was sent to Headquarters for training, and in 1954 he was assigned to PESTOCESS for a brief period. In July 1954 he signed a new contract in Washing-ton whereby he became the new principal agent of Project APHODARCH. He has been under student cover and has worked for his b.A. degree at the University of Habana.Subject is happily married and is the father of two children. He is fluent in Spanish and is well qualified to continue work in his area of operations as shown by his past performance. He is also very versatile and has a wide range of outside interests, including sports, photograpiny, outdoor life, and many others.## 8. Previous TrainingVAIVADA previously received covert training at Headquarters during the period 5 October through 25 November 1953, under the training alias of "VICKS." The training was of a comprehensive nature.## 9. Project Objective - Area of AssignmentObjective of Project AMPHODARCH is to provide coverage of Commamist, leftist, revolutionary and other political activities at the University of Habana, and the student-youth circles in general in Cuba.
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10. Cover - Operational DutiesVAIVADA's present cover consists of being a graduate student at the University of Habana. Efforts are currently underway to obtain a new cover as representative in Habana of a well-known U.S. polling agency. Subject's duties are those of a P/A handling a rather large nst of sub-agent informants in Cuban University-youth circles with emphasis on Communist and revolutionary matters. He reports directly to the Habana Station.11. Training CoverConsultation in connection with proposed new polling cover (see above) combined with vacation and acquisition of citizenship for wife (would explain time spent in washington).12. Availability for TrainingStudent will be available for training on a full-time basis.13. Special ProblemsNo particular problems anticipated.14. Subjects to be CoveredRefresher course in Clandestine intelligence Operations.15. Technical Training RequirementsOnly those falling within prescribed Operations Course, if any.16. Visits to Overt CIA InstallationsNone, past or present.17. Special Attributes to be EvaluatedGeneral suitability only. Subject's performance has been outstanding.J. C. KINGChief, Western Hemisphere DivisionApprovalSenior Staff Training Officer
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STANDARD PORM 130, 64SECRETOffice Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTTO : FI/STC/SPB DATE: 15 OCT 1954FROM : Chief, Special Security DivisionSUBJECT: C-25507#1125691.  Reference is made to your request dated 21 July 1954 for a recommendation as to whether an Operational Clearance should be granted to permit the Subject's use as an Agent in Costa Rica under unindicated cover.2.  The attached information is furnished as an aid in determining whether or not the Subject should be used in the requested capacity.3.  In view of the fact that Subject has resided outside the United States since, at least, 1945 no field investigation was scheduled in this case.4.  This memorandum pertains only to this proposed assignment. It is requested that this office be informed of your decision in this case. The attached material should be returned to the writer in a sealed envelope marked "Eyes Only" when it has served its purpose.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY:![Signature of Robert H. Cunningham]Robert H. CunninghamAttachment:NCD dtd 28 September 1954This data is property of the Security Office and should be retumod when it has served its purpose. Its existonco et contents must not be disclosed except to CIA Staff Officers directly concemed.SECRET![Handwritten text: File Oc already issued]
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SECRET15 OCT 1954FI/STC/SPBChief, Special Security DivisionC-25507#1125691.  Reference is made to your request dated 21 July 1954 for a recomendation as to whether an Operational Clearance should be granted to permit the Subject's use as an Agent in Costa Rica under unindicated cover.2.  The attached information is furnished as an aid in determining whether or not the Subject should be used in the requested capacity.3.  In view of the fact that Subject has resided outside the United States since, at least, 1945 no field investigation was scheduled in this case.4.  This memorandum pertains only to this proposed assignment. It is requested that this office be informed of your decision in this case. The attached material should be returned to the writer in a sealed envelope marked "Eyes Only" when it has served its purpose.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY:Robert H. CunninghamAttachment:MCD dtd 28 September 1954SECRET
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SE SECRETCOVERT NAME CHECK REPORT000DATE: 28 September 1954SUBJECT: R. L. C. 112569 00In accordance with your request, a covert name check was conducted on Subject with results as indicated below:| AGENCY                | RETURN | DATE || --------------------- | ------ | ---- || G-2                   | HR     | 8/28 || ONI                   | HR     | /27  || STATE (less Passport) | HR     | 8/24 || FBI                   | HIO    | 8/27 || CSC                   |        |      || HCUA                  |        |      || OSI                   |        |      || PASSPORT              | HA     | 9/22 || I&N                   |        |      |![text describing property of the Security Office and should be returned when it has served its purpose. Its existence of contents must not be disclosed except to CIA Staff Officeps directly.]SSECRETT
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# SECRETPASSPORT FILE CHECKDATE CHECKED 21 September 195!INITIALS AND CASE NUMBER: P. L. F112560DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH : 20 June 1922 in Dekalb, Illinois(Photostatic copy of birth certificate appears in the file; PASSPORTS RECEIVED)| DATE ISSUED               | COUNTRIES    | PURPOSE OF TRAVEL | POSITION AND ORGANIZATION || ------------------------- | ------------ | ----------------- | ------------------------- || 27 September 1945  F14394 | Clon, Panama | Personal Business | Student                   |Amended 19 November 1946 to show occupation as S/Sgt. United States Air Force in Panama.Renewed and amended the above passport at Panama City, Panama 29 January 1949 under orders from the United States Air Force (T Sgt. AF16001300) authorizing him 10 days leave of absence with permission to visit Republic of Panama and San Juan, Costa Rica. Subject registered at San Juan Tibas, Costa Rica or 3 March 1949 where he was for the purpose of study under the GI Bill of Rights.| 14 August 1950   F18OFS119        | San Jose, Costa Rica  (passport included son, Ross A.  | Student, born Costa Rica 1 September 49 |Amended the above passport 9 October 1951 at San Jose to include minor child Lillian CAFIDAD, born Costa Rica 24 June 1951.Renewed the above passport at San Jose, Costa rica 17 August 1953.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:| 2 July 1954   FOCFS11099        | San Jose, Costa Rica  | Leaving for United States for visit | Student |ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Address: (1945) 612 West 7th Street, Sterling Illinois.SPOUSE: Married 17 December 1945 to Argentina CORDERO at Cristobal, CZ, who was born on 15 March 1919, who is not an American citizen.PARENTS: Lester Earl _______, born Palestine, Illinois 15 March 1900 and Elizabeth Loraine McKIBBEN, born La Moille, Illinois, both of whom currently reside at Tampico, Illinois.Subject's file indicated that he resided in Dekalb, Illinois from birth until 1940. From 1945 to 1949 he resided in Panama, from 1949 to date he had resided in Costa Rica.WITNESS: (1945) Rose PERKOVICH, not related, 1322 Pleasant Street, Dekalb, Illinois.LFM:phSECRET
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SECRET(Then Filled In)OPERATIONAL CLEARANCENo. C-25507TO: Chief, WEOperational Clearance is granted for the use of Arthur G. VAIVADA as follows:As requested in memorandum dated 19 July 1954This clearance is for the specific use set forth above, and is based upon an appraisal of information currently available to this office. It must be borne in mind that this clearance is in no way to be construed as a guarantee of subject's bona fides, but merely reflects that derogatory information, if any, has been considered and evaluated for the instant purpose only.Date JUL 22 1954FI/STC/SPBcrSECRETDSM NO. 59-47 PREVIOUS EDITIONS NOT TO BE USED
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SECRETSECURITY INFORMATICHCLEARANCE REQUESTTO : Chief, Special Security Division, 30FROM : Chief, Staff C/SPBDATE 21 July 1954SUBJECT: NO. C-30961*Called Coultre this date &advised her to disregard this request.New OC granted as s on tain of previous record!*1. Character of Case: OC CSC PROJ.2. CIA indices check required in advance-------------------------------Yes-No---3. Project name: AMPHODARCE4. Proposed country of assignment: Costa Rica5. Contemplated type of contract or   employment agreement (see C.F.R. 14.1).6. Scope and nature of use or activity: Agant7. Subject's cover: Not cited.8. Present whereabouts and occupation of Subject: SA9. Suggested guide of I&S investigation: U.S. Govt.: Commercial   Other: Credit checks.10. Special coverage desired in investigatica: Not cited.11. Limitation, if any, on investigation: Not cited.12. Subject aware of Agency interest---------------------------------Yes--No-X13. Subject aware of pending investigation-----------------------------Yes-No-X14. Subject briefed on "cover" story to be used in investigation---Yes-No-15. Probable investigative contacts informed of "cover" story subject will use:    Yes---No---. If not, state reason.16. Return attached PRQ Part I----------57's---Biog. Data---with results    of your action.17. Certification having been made by the Chief of the interested Division that    operational files and documents contain no pertinent information of an in-    vestigative or security nature other than that furnished to Staff C/SFB,    such information forwarded to your office----------------------------------Yes-No18. Remarks: STC/SPB (has) been advised if Green List initiated.FORM NO. 59-60FEB 1953SECRETINITIALS
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SECRETMEMORANDUM FOR: STC/SPBSUBJECT: OCR- -A/WHD/Branch III, Forwarding Part II, PRQ, on Arthur G. Vaivada (pseudonym)REFERENCE: OCR- -B/HD/Branch III, dated 11 July 1954, Forwarding Part I, PRQ.No record of this in STC/SPB. Previous OC obtained in No. 68, dated 19 July 1949, for project HUMANOID. Forwarded herewith is Part II, PRQ, on Arthur G. Vaivada2. Operational.....Security....Clearance is requested in order to employ Arthur G. Vaivada as (indicates US, as indigenous witting form and value of emoluments; FI or F3 and written contract.)To receive a salary of $5060.00 annually, plus allowances.To replace RIKON in project AMPHODARCH.![signature of Robert D. Jahyn, J. C. KING, Chief, WED]SECRET
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SECRETMEMORANDUM FOR: STC/SPBSUBJECT: OCR- -B/HD/Branch III, Forwarding Part I, PRQ, on Ross L. Crozier1. Forwarded herewith is Part I, PRQ, on Ross L. Crozier2. a. A Green List name check (Form 51-125) has been requested.b. The Registry and WID operational files have been checked and no information of investigative value or security interest was found on the subject.c. Local Field Traces contain no derogatory information.3. Part II, PR0, is being forwarded under memoranda for STC/SPB OCR- A/HD/Branch III, dated 14 July 19544. Additional comments (if any):![signature of Robert D. Pake](Robert D. Pake)for J. C. KFC, Chief CHDSECRET
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# PERSONAL RECORD QUESTIONNAIREPART I - BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATIONInstriction: 1. Urite clearly.2. Answer all questions completely. If question does not apply, write "not applicable"3. Attach blank pages if additional space is needed.1. Full Name Ross L. Crozier2. Name in native script3. Name at birth (if different from 1.) Lester Ross Crozier4. Aliases, nicknames, legal changes (State briefly time, reason and place of use.) Not applicable5. a. Date of birth 20 June 1922 b. Place of birth Dekalb, Illinois6. Present citizenship, race if appropriate U/S/ by birth7. Nationality at birth and any subsequent nationalities (if different from 6.) U.S. and no-subsequent nationalities8. Present residence (Owner, tenant, sub-tenant.) Owner of house and lot at Colima de Tibes, San Jose, Costa Rica.9. Permanent address (if different from 8.)10. Present occupation (full title, salary etc.) Matriculated as Student of Economic Sciences at University of Costa Rica, third year, under G/I/ bill Right    Also practicing photography and planning to open small studio.11. Naturalization of subject or of close relatives in the United States. (Give date and name in which certificate granted.) Not applicable12. Relatives, friends, correspondents in United States. (Explain relationship) Lester Earl Crozier, Elisabeth Lorene Crozier, Father and Mother.    Francis Williams, Friend. Colonel C/J/ Stettler, friend.    r. Arthur Greger, friend.18-6-3-60
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TRS/PRQ/2613. Father - full naze, occupation, present residence, year and place of birth, nationality at birth and subsequent nationalities.Lester Earl Crozier, Trucking business, Sterling Illinois, born 1900 in Palestine Illinois, U/8/ citizen with no subsequent nationalities.14. Mother - same information as 13.Elisabth Lorene Crozier (Maiden name: Hokibben) housewife, Sterling Illinois, 1903 at Lahoille, Illinois, U/s/ at birth with no subsequent nationality.15. Wife (or husband) - full name, maiden mane, date and place of birth, date and place of marriage, nationality at birth and any subsequent nationalities, present residence, divorce, annulment. (Give data for all previous marriages.)Argentina de Crozier (Argentina Cordero Celderon) born 1918 at San Jose Costa Rica, married at Cristobal Canal Zone on 17 Dee 1945; Costa Rican at birth with no subsequent nationality, presently resides at Colima Tibas San Jose, Costa Rica, no previous marriagos.16. Children - full names, sex, jear and place of birth, nationality at birth and any subsequent nationalities, present residence.Ross Arnulfe Crezier, male, bora 4 sept 1949 at San Jose, C/R/ and registered as a U/S/ citizen with ne subsequent nationality; residing at Colima de Tibas, San Jose..17. Brothers and sisters - Same information as 16.Norris Idrin Crostor, Male, 1933 DeKalb, Ill., U/S/, Sterling, I11.James R. Crozier, Mals, 1930 Valta, Ill. U/3/ Somewhere in Corea with U/S/Army.rma Lily Crozier, Female, 1924 Elgin, Ill. U.S. Sterling, Ill.anche Elaine Crozier, Female, 1927 DeKalb Ill. U/S/. Sterling, Ill.
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TRS/PRQ/2618. Relatives in service of any government, names and positions held.James Earl Crosier, Corporal, U/S/ Army in Corea.19. List all official identity papers held with dates, numbers, place of issue and duration of validity.U/S/ Passport, Issued San José, Conte Rion, Aug 14, 1950, # 180 (FS)/19.Cedule do Residencia, 100-37712, issued 6 April 1949. San Jose Costa Rica indefinite with annual renewal.20. Religion degree practiced, membership in religious ordersCatholic, Roman, practiced occasionally.21. Present and past political affiliations, Not applicable.22. Travel outside country of present residence - country, dates, purpose, people and firms visited : With U/S/ Army, departed US in Nov 1941 and covered Panama, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Costa Rica, then departed US in Nov 1944 and covered Australia, India, Burma, China, Iraque, Iran, Egypt, Morocco, Bermuda. Dep US in Nov 1945 to Panama as civilian to work US Navy at Coco Solo, then Dep C/Z/ in April 1949 for enrollment at U of CR, San Jose Costa Rica.23. Education - school, location, course, degree, datesGraduated Grammer School at Five-points District School, Sycamore, Ill. 1937Graduated High school DeKalb Illinois by virtte of recognition of credits attained through AF educational work and graduated actually in 1949.Currently attending University of Costa Rica, third year, Economic Sciences.24. Languages and dialects (Indicate proficiency as good, fair, poor.)Language English Speak Good Read Good Understand GoodLanguage Spanish Speak Good Read Good Understand GoodLanguage Speak Read Understand-3-
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TAS/PRQ/2625. Military service - dates, country, unit, rank, duty, where services performed, decorations, when discharged, why. Give details if ever prisoner of war. U/S/ Army 1940-1941, Artillery, Private, North Carolina, dischged for entry in Air Forces. US Air Forces. 1941-1945, Intelligence Specialist, Panama, India-Burma theater. Dischgd termination of War. US Air Forces, 1946-1949, Technical Sergeant, Intelligence Specialist, Political analysis, dischgd- exp term of service.26. Present and past membership in organizations (professional, social, political, etc.)None.27. Special skills, abilities, hobbies (radio, photography, etc.)Photography.28. Financial status - earnings, bank deposits, securities, propertyCompensation from O/I/ bill of Rights: $120.00Approx earnings from Photography : $40.00Owner of house and lot valued at : 3,500.00No current bank deposits.29. Employment history - type of work, salary, dates, employers, addresses, reasons for leaving. Include employment by any government.Summer vacation 1939-40 - Stapling machine op. -150 week - California packing Corporation, "DeKald, Ill. Left for service with US army.August 1940-45 - US Army and AF, Operations and I telligence Specialist- Technical Sergeant, 135 dollars month, deggd exp term of service.August 1945-Oct 45 - Laboratory Technician - Sterling Silica Gel Carp - $60 weekly - left due to strike complications.Jan 1946 - April 1946 - Stevedore and Labor foreman - US Navy Coco Bole, CZ. approx 65 dollars weekly left for entrance US Air Forces.April 1946-April 1949 -US Air Forces, Albrook Air Base, CZ. Tech Sergeant, Intelligence Specialist, dischgd due to exp term of service.
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29. (Continued)TRS/PRO/2630. Has subject done any writing? Give details including titles of    books, articles, publishers, dates. None.31. List persons living at same address, close associates, (individuals or    groups,) correspondents at home and abroad.    Argentina de Crozier, Correspondents: Mrs Jeannie Williams    m/sgt Francis Williams    Hq 2nd Air Force    Barksdale Air Force Base.    Sra Miguel Aguila    Panama City, R de P.32. List five character references.    Lt. Col. C/J/ STATTLER, Washington, D/C/    7/sgt. Francis J. Wiliams, Hq 2nd AF, Barksdale AFB, La.    Major Paul H. Harrison, Howard Field, C/B/    Lt. Col. William R. Forbes, Howard Field, C/Z/    Mr. Edward Marelius, Washington, D.C.-5-
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33. Court record - court, date, arrests, charges, punishments, sentences, acquittals, denazification, etc.. Not applicable./PRQ/34. Description (Use American standards of measurement, if possible.)Age 29Posture erect - goodApparent age 30Weight 165Height 6' yoTeeth perfectEyes blueHair brownFace - shapeScars Appendectomy, varicose viens right leg.Complexion ruddyBuild SlenderSex MaleGeneral appearanceProminent featuresOther identifying features35. Other miscellanecus biographical data and comments.
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# SECRETPERSONAL RECORD QUESTIONNAIREPart II - OPERATIONAL INFORMATION /PRQ/INSTRUCTIONS TO CASE OFFICER:1. If feasible, subject should fill in Part I of PRQ in his own hand.2. Part II of PRQ is classified, must be filled in by the case officer and is not to be shown to subject.3. Headquarters will not be able to provide an operational clearance unless it receives answers to all questions on page 1 of Part I (Items 1 to 12), and to all questions of Part II (Items 36 to 58).4. In emergency these answers, keyed to Items 1 to 12 by number, and with summary of Part II, may be cabled to Headquarters, followed promptly by pouch with complete data.5. Fully completed, PRQ must be sent to Headquarters as soon as possible, two copies of Part I (including copy in subject's handwriting, if possible) and one copy of Part II.6. Data acquired later must be sent to Headquarters in PRQ format on a continuing basis.7. All pages of both parts will bear the PRQ number, composed of (a) station symbol (b) PRQ (c) number assigned consecutively by the field station; e.g. PGA/PRQ/10.36. Cryptonym Arthur G. VAIVADA37. How, when and where was subject first contacted or developed?    Subject was first recruited in Panama as HYDROPATH in November 1948 and transferred to Costa "ica in approved HUMANOID project. Subsequently was transferred to BIRADIAL project and PBSUCCESS.38. Could subject be turned over quickly and in a secure manner tosomeone else for handling? Yes To whom? Above record over the past four years shows that subject has easily been turned over to different projects and case officers.39. Best estimate of subject's motivation    Subject is motivated by his interest in intelligence work, desire to advance in the organization as a career, and its remuneration.FORM NO.MAY 1950 S1-959SECRET-7-
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SECRET/PRQ/40. With what agencies and files has subject's name been checked? When?    Result? What else has been done to verify biographical information furnished by subject?Checked upon recruitment in Panama in 1949.Has subsequently been check upon employment in other projects.41. What control exists over subject at present? How can it be increased?Subject is controlled through dependence on salary, loyalty because of American heritage, past Army and Agency service, and a desire for a career in intelligence work.42. For what service does he think he is working? What does he think becomes of his information?Subject if cognizant of the identity of this organization.43. Explain fully subject's past or present connection with any intelligence service.Subject previously in U.S. Army and Air Force Intelligence.44. What type of information has subject furnished? What type is he best qualified by education and experience to furnish? Give evaluation of information received.Subject has furnished information received from sub-agents on Communist Party activities and Central American revolutionary matters.SECRET-8-
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SECRET/PRQ/45. If subject's duties are to be other than intelligence gathering, explain.None.46. Has he been given special training as an agent? Explain.U. S. Army Intelligence Training and Agency covert training from 5 October through 25 "ovember 1953.47. How and from whom does he obtain information?Previously worked a Principal Agent handling various sub-agents.48. Is it proposed to pay subject a regular salary? If so, amount per week, month, etc. Explain any other methods of payment, such as exchange commodities.Subject is to receive $5060.00 annually, plus allowances.49. Have any promises or commitments whatsoever (not covered elsewhere in this form) been made to subject? Explain.No.50. Are subject's language abilities and other characteristics such that he could pass as a native of a country or region other than his own? Explain.No.51. What is subject's social standing? Aristocracy, upper middle class, lower middle class, peasantry, etc.? Upper middle class.SECRET-9-