Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# OFFICIAL DISPATCHVIA: Air PouchDISPATCH NO. TRS-A-403KAPOKTO : Chief, Foreign Branch T DATE: 9 August 1949FROM : Chief of Station, San José, Costa RicaSUBJECT: GENERAL- OperationsSPECIFIC Operational Data, Project HumanoidREFERENCE: TRS-A-347The following operational data is forwarded in accordance with Field Memorandum No. 6 of September, 1947:1. Humanoid.2. Cutout services with a large amount of personal discretion permitted.3. Subject is considered to be extremely reliable and intelligent, which, combined with his past experience, qualify him for a wide range of assignments.4. San José, Costa Rica.5. No.6. He would, but at present is prevented from travelling by personal arrangements which it would be inconvenient for him to change.7. All personnel are paid by us: Humankind-1, $100.00; Humankind-3, $100.00; Hugger, $100.00 (monthly).8. No.9. Yes.10. Yes. Subject is charged with principal direction of Project Humankind and Project Hugger. Aside from this, he is charged with investigation and recruiting of information personnel as suggested by himself in accordance with his opportunities, but only after consultation with us.
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Page 2                                                                                                                                9 August 194911.  By direct contact in a "safe house".12.  Material emanating from Project Humankind through Subject is photographic. Material from Project Hugger and from Subject himself is written.13.  Approximately 40%.14.  Written. Copy was forwarded as TRS-A-364.15.  The subject matter with which Subject is concerned under the arrangements noted under No. 10 above is that of communist activity in student and labor groups.16.  He works only as directed by us, but frequently suggests matters for his own consideration.17.  Subject is paid in colones at the rate of $400 per month.18.  After six months employment, approximately December, 1949, we expect to raise his salary to $500 per month.19.  Contact expenses in connection with Projects Hugger and Humankind are paid subject, and average $200 per month. Maintenance expenses and rent in connection with the "safe house" where he does his work average $125.00 per month.20.  We would, were such a contingency to occur. To date it has not.21.  (a) Superior (b) Superior22. Semi-covert because of his nationality.23. (A) High level.![Elmer C. Mercer signature]
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SECRETNo. 68TO: Chief, FBT (Att. Mrs. Geary)OPERATIONAL CLEARANCEOperational Clearance is hereby granted for the use of HUMANOID.Limitations: As defined in TRS-A-376.John C. BornetActing Operational Clearence Officerfor Assistant Director, Special OperationsDate 7/19/49Copy 1 of 2 copies.201-16888119 July 1921 July@ I B notice attachedSECRET Feed Wire feedWsh-7509 ret 8622 (see nerminar file)
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SECRETOperationa). Clearance Officer, 05014 July 1949Chief, FBTFinancia1.  It is requested that provisional operational clearance be granted for the use of humansia.2.  It is further requested that a covert investigation be made on suh joot.RGspbsSECRETJRS-A-347201-168871
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# SECRET TRS-A-376OPERATIONAL REVIEWCRYPTONYM: HumanoidCOUNTRY: Costa Rica PERIOD: 1-30 June 1949OBJECTIVES ANDTASKS:(1).- Cutout services.(2).- Communist penetration of local labor organizations and/or student groups.(3).- Discretionary reporting and operational pursuit of any and all intelligence information coming his way by reason of his normal daily activities.SALARY:($)400 per month. (approx. $240 per qtr.)EVALUATION OFSERVICES:(1). As Humankind cutout: Subject has proven exceptionally successful in the face of some unusual difficulties. He has, however, developed the contacts necessary under this heading on a personal friendly basis to the point where all are lending their enthusiastic cooperation.As Hugger cutout: For the first time in the history of his employment with us, Hugger is submitting well-organized reports and beginning to appreciate our needs. His progress is directly attributable to the time and effort devoted to direction by Humanoid.(2). Subject has been fully occupied during the short period covered herein and has made no progress with respect to this assignment.(3). Subject has cultivated three potential sources in fields of probable interest to us. After further local investigation of their possibilities, headquarters will be consulted.EVALUATION OFINFORMATION:Directly, subject has provided no information. That stemming from the projects he is now super- vising, however, is accurate and always valuable.OTHER FACTORS:None.COMMENTS:In the immediate future, subject's cutout activities should settle into more or less of a routine, releasing his energies for development of other assignments.
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# OFFICIAL DISPATCHVIA: Air Pouch![air or sea pouch]![DEFERRED]IZEDCLASSIFICATIONTO : Chief, Foreign Branch T DATE: 13 June 1949FROM : Chief of Station, San José, Costa RicaSUBJECT: GENERAL. OperationsSPECIFIC: Project HumanoidReference: TRS-A-3471. A copy of the contract signed by the individual principally concerned in subject project is attached. The signed original is retained in our files.2. Pertinent operational data in accordance with Field Memorandum No. 6 dated 22 September 1947 will be forwarded when the operational routine has been established in more or less its final form and we are better able to judge the efficiency and value of the project.![signature]Elmer C. MercerEncl:Copy of contractFORM NO. 51-20APR 1947![DEFERRED]IZED 7CLASSIFICATION13 June 49201-168881201-168881
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TRS-A-36922 June 19492. Informant Hugger, formerly reporting through subject, has been transferred to the control of Humanoid (see TRS-A-347)![DESENSITIZED stamp]
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# THIRD AGENCY DOCUMENTSUSAF Personal History and security checks.
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# OFFICIAL DISPATCHVIA: AirDISPATCH NO. TRS-A-251SPECIFY AIR OR SEA POUCHSECRETCLASSIFICATIONTO : Chief, Foreign Branch T DATE: 5 January 1949FROM : Chief of Station, San José, Costa RicaSUBJECT: GENERAL. OperationsSPECIFIC. Project HydropathicReference: TZP-A-365; TZP-W-4111. This station intends to make the fullest possible use of Hydropathic, but it is not considered feasible to proceed with a formal request for project authorization until he has established himself in this area and we have made his acquaintance. Tentatively it is planned to use him in a cut-out capacity, meeting informants which we will provide, for an orientation period of indefinite duration. In this period it will be possible to evaluate Subject's capacity to play an integrated part in our operational set-up, and approval for our plans in this respect will then be requested.2. Hydropathic will be contacted upon arrival and initial arrangements for his cut-out services forwarded to headquarters.Elmer C. Mercer23-23cc - Panama CityFORM NO. 51-28APR 1947CS COPYSECRETCLASSIFICATIONDESENSITIZEDFX CEX 43-2312017 168/881TRS A 251CATE 5 JAN 49
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# OFFICIAL DISPATCHVIA: AirDISPATCH NO. TRS-A-250TO: Chief of Station, Panama CityDATE: 5 January 1949FROM: Chief of Station, San JoséSUBJECT: GENERAL - OperationsSPECIFIC: Project HydropathicReference: TZP-A-365, Part IThe attached document, having served its purpose, is returned to your station.Your cooperation in the matter is greatly appreciated.Elmer J. Mercer23-231 Encl. - TZPA-365 11 Oct 48 Filed in Chronological00 - WashingtonREGISTRY COPY
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# OFFICIAL DISPATCHVIA: AIRSPECIFY AIR OR SEA POUCHDISPATCH NO. TZP-A-402TO : Acting Chief, FBT DATE: 31 December 1948.FROM : Chief of Station, Panama City, Panama.SUBJECT: GENERAL- OperationsSPECIFIC- HYDROPATHICRef: TZP-17-4111.  HYDROPATHIC is not a project (Memo to all Latin American Stations, dtd. 9 June 1947). It is a simple recruitment of an individual agent to be controlled exclusively by the San José Station. TZP-A-355 Part II suggested a manner in which he might establish contact with HYDROCYST I. Since HYDROCYST I is leaving Costa Rica temporarily, this is no longer a consideration.2.  All documents in our files have been forwarded to San José. This station has only contacted Subject twice and has told him nothing about our organization or any possibilities of any full time positions. If we can assist by arranging a contact between HYDROPATHIC and San José or in any other manner, we will be glad to do so. In the meantime, we will take no further action unless instructed to do so by the Home Office.Grover J. Karing.Distribution:Wash (2)Sanj (1)Files (1)
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104-10215-10246 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992CROZIER, ROSS L 201-168SECRETVol. II of VOFFICIAL CS FILE(Jan. 1952 - August 1956)FORM 1505 B3-68SECRET
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VIA AIR (Specify Air or Sea Pouch)TO: Chief, WHDDISPATCH NO. HKH-A-2897SECRETCLASSIFICATIONDATE 9 August 1956FROM: Acting Chief of Station; HabanaSUBJECT:GENERAL - Operational/KUCAGESPECIFIC - Arthur G. VAIVADA-Request for KUCAGE Operational ClearanceIt is requested that an operational clearance be obtained for VAIVADA which will permit the Station to discuss with him KUCAGE operations in the student field. We realize that VAIVADA is fully occupied with his present duties, and it is not intended to place any responsibility on him for KUCAGE operations. It would be of great assistance to the Station, however, if the writer could be permitted to obtain VALVADA's views on the type of KUCAGE activity in the student field which might be most likely to succeed, and capitalize on his knowledge of the field by using him as a spotter. (we have in mind the organization of a student political action team similar to the one operating in Brazil under project ALKALINE-C.)Theodore k. LislettTheodore K. LISLETTDistribution:3 - Washington2 - Files8 August 1956TKL/plsFORM NO.WAR. 1949 51-28ASECRETCLASSIFICATIONGS COPY![scribbled notes]
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VIA AIR (Specity Air or Sea Pouch)DISPATCH NO. HKH-A-2577SECRETCLASSIFICATIONTO: Chief, WHDFROM: Chief of Station, HabanaDATE 17 April 1956GENERAL - Operational - KU TUBESUBJECT: SPECIFIC - Arthur G. VaivadaREFS: (a) HKH-W-1607, 30 March 1956(b) HKH-W-1505, 28 December 19551. Regarding reference (a) the Station concurs fully with the proposed promotion of Arthur G. Vaivada and desires also at this time to bring to the attention of Headquarters the merits of granting Vaivada staff status either concurrently with the promotion or as soon thereafter as may prove feasible.2. The agent himself has expressed a keen interest in acquiring such status, for a number of obvious reasons. As a contract agent, Vaivada has not been entitled to the standard step increases that accrue to regular GS employees. Horeover he has not had the benefit of recent legislative increases in basic salary rates, such that his salary, originally set 16 August 1954 at the then GS-9 level, is still $5060.00 per anmum. Perhaps of more importance than the foregoing considerations is the fact that this agent has been and is losing out in terms of the retirement, health insurance, and other more long-term advantages available to staff personnel. The agent has several times expressed to the case officer his concern, as a family man, over the fact that he is not receiving retirement credits with his years of service. Vaivada's expressed career interests lie in continued employment by KUBARK, more especially in the area of unofficial cover assignments in the field, and in view of his qualities of character and high level of performance for KUBARK the Station has no hesitation in recommending to Headquarters that he be awarded the desired change in status.3. In view of the agent's present salary level it is recommended that the promotion from his present grade be to the equivalent of a GS-10 at a per anmum salary of $5,915.00. If Headquarters concurs in the recommendation that the agent be granted staff officer status, the agent would move up to the GS-11 grade at that time.Distribution:3 Wash2 Files13 April 1956FORM NO. 51-28AMAR. 1949SPR/rrdSherwood P. PochonSECRETCLASSIFICATIONRI COPY: 201-168881261-92723
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# OFFICIAL DISPATCHVIA AIRDISPATCH NO. KAPOK #3091201-E-1524TO Chief of Mission, Mexico City DATE 17 JUN 1954FROM Chief, WHDSUBJECT { GENERAL 0 OperationsSPECIFIC Arthur G. VAIVADA1. The following information on Arthur G. VAIVADA is being forwarded so that you may consider using him in Mexico City as a contact agent, in which capacity he has served KUFIRE most ably in the past four years. His present contract, which became effective on 1 September 1953 for a two year period, provides for a salary equivalent to grade GS-7, with allowances.2. A review of the Headquarters file indicates that subject is an aggressive, rather well qualified operative, who has enjoyed a good measure of success and has exercised good judgment under operational stress. He desires a career with this Agency, and is devoted to the work. Subject's academic education has been designed to fit him to become an economist. Prior to entering a contract relation-ship with KUFARK, subject had received U. S. Army intelligence training and had worked for Air Force Intelligence in Panama. He was trained covertly by instructors of WBARK in Washington, D.C. in the latter part of 1953. His instructors indicate that they were most favorably impressed and feel that he possesses a sound practical knowledge of basic clandestine operational principles and should become an increasingly valuable agent in the long range work of this organization.3. The following is a summary and appraisal of subject's work which has been provided by the Costa Rican Desk at Headquarters:a. He was recruited by the Panama station in November 1948, but in early 1949 he moved to San Jose, Costa Rica, where he enrolled in the University of Costa Rica as a student of economics. In June 1949 subject acted as cutout for two mail intercept agents and handled a low level penetration of the Communist Party. In October 1949 a very high level penetration of the Communist Party was also turned over to the subject, who was by this time devoting approximately(ENCL.FORM NO. 51 20
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SECRET KAPOK-2-KAPOK #309HG-5-1524half his time to our work. Since that time his mainduties have been to act as cutout and direct theseagents. His most important single activity has beendebriefing the high-level penetration agent whom he hasbeen able to develop to a point where he and this oneagent constituted the most important assets to thestation.b. In the course of his operational duties, subject hasproved himself to be very security conscious and topossess a degree of initiative which has impressed thestation chief on more than one occasion. He hasparticipated in setting up safehouses, was responsiblefor recruiting the two mail intercept agents, and hasprovided the facilities for photographing the materialthese two agents turn over to him for rapid processingand return to normal mail channels. Subject hasrecruited two additional agents, both of whom arepresently being used, and carried out a cold recruitmentattempt on a Communist. He participated in a technicalsurveillance operation in early 1951 during which he wasin charge of the monitoring post together with anindigenous agent under his direction.c. Subject is an expert photographer and at one time operatedhis own photography shop in San Jose. He is also fairlyproficient in sending Morse code, is trained in the use offirearms and has studied and worked with charts and maps.He is considered an expert in writing reports. Subjecthas proved himself to be knowledgeable in the usualtechniques of covert operations after four years of workingin San Jose, and has proved to be invaluable to thestation in spotting and/or recruiting additional agents.h. Subject will be available for duty in the near future. Shouldyou find his qualifications of interest and favor his entryinto Mexico as a contract agent, please advise as early aspossible. Dunshurst has requested that Subject's possible use![DES classification stamp]
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SECRET KAPO-3-KAPOK #309HRH-E-1524in connection with future REDCAP questions be considered.J. C. KINGEnclosure: under sep. cov.11 June 1954Distribution:3 - Mexico City, w/encl. under sep. cov.1 - subj., w/encl.1 - WH/III chrono, w/encl.H:Casen: amDESENSITIZEDper CSH 43-26SECRET DESENSITIZED
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SECRET KAPOKSeparate Cover Enclosure to HMM-W-1524Biographic information concerning subject is given below. A photograph of subject is attached.Name: Ross Lester CROZIERBirth date: 20 June 1922Birth place: DeKalb, IllinoisDocumentation: valid U.S. passportMarital status: Wife - Argentina CORDERO C., born 15 March 1918 at San Jose, Costa Rica. Married 17 December 1945 at Cristobal, Canal Zone.Children - TwoVeteran status: Subject is no longer eligible to attend school under the G.I. Bill of RightsDescription: Height - 6'1"Weight - 180 lbsEyes - blueHair - brownOther - Nose is slightly inclined to left. Subject has rugged, athletic appearance.![Stamp of BID/IEDI RECEIAED]![Stamp of DESENSITIZED]![Stamp of SECRET KAPOK DESENSITIZED]
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HISTOR:'Sent: Sent to R.O/AN22 Dec 70er. HMMW-1524 18 June. 54 201-168881OK HKHA - 2577 17 April 56 201-168881OK HKHA-2726 7 June 56 201.161881OK HKHA - 2868 30 July 56 201-168881OK HKHA-2897 9 Aug. 56 201-168881OK TRSW-816 6 Oct.2 201-165881
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SECRETAIR: Chief of Station, Habana: Chief, WH- Administrative- Arthur C. VAIVADAReference: HKH-W-1731, 4 June 1956HKH-W-1819AUG 17 19561. Please advise Subject that effective 1 August 1956, his contract, as amended, is extended for a period of one (1) year.2. All other terms and conditions of the contract, as amended, remain in full force and effect.J. C. KINGChief/WHD14 August 1956Distribution:3 - Habana1 - RI/D&P1 - WH/III/Cuba1 - WH/MailroomWH/III/Cuba/HOMacAuley:gpJ. C. KING, C/WHDW. GALBRAITH, C/WH/IIISECRET201-168881
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SCCRETMEMORANDUM FCR: Chief, Finance DivisionFRCIA: Contract Personnel DivisionSUBJECT: Contract Extension for Arthur G. VAIVADA1. Effective 1 August 1956, the contract (as amended) for the subject individual, effective 1 August 1954, is extended for a periodo oro (1) year.2. All other terms and conditions of the contract (as amended) remain in full force and effect.UNITED STATES OF ARCHICABY /S/Contracting OfficerAPPROVED:15/SECRET1 Aug.56
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# CERTIFICATIONI certify that I have read the names of the above listed organizations.To the best of my knowledge and belief, I am not, nor have I been a member of, contributed to, received liter-ature from, signed petitions of or in behalf of, or attended meetings of any organization listed above, or any organization outside the United States espousing Communist, Fascist, Totalitarian or Nazi causes, except as noted below.To the best of my knowledge and belief, none of my close relatives are, nor have ever been members of, con-tributed to, received literature from, signed petitions of or in behalf of, or attended meetings of any such organiza-tions, except as noted below.# INSTRUCTIONSFor the purpose of this certification, if an applicant or employee is completing this form, the term "close rela-tive" will include spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunts. "Close relatives" of the spouse, for this purpose, will include children, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunts.If there are exceptions to this certification, set forth below under Remarks all pertinent information concern-ing the nature and extent of your activities or those of your close relatives in such organizations, including the names of the organizations, dates of membership, meetings attended, titles of positions held, amounts and dates of contributions, nature of petitions signed falling within the meaning of the above certification and circumstances thereof, titles and authors of literature received, and dates on which received.In exceptions concerning relatives, include only such information presently known to you or available from your own records.If necessary, use additional sheets and sign each sheet. Write none if there are no exceptions.REMARKS: To be completed by Spouse | REMARKS: To be completed by Applicant or Employee| || || || || || || |Date 23 JULY 1956Argentina Cordero de Cozier(Signature of Spouse)(City and State)(Witness)(Address)Date 23 JULY 1956Ross L. Cozier(Signature of Applicant or Employee)(City and State)(Witness)(Address)
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23 July 1956MEMORANDUM FOR: Contract Personnel DivisionVIA: FI/PlaneSUBJECT: Arthur G. VAIVADA; Request for Extension of Contract1.  It is hereby requested that the contract of Arthur G. VAIVADA, which expires on 31 July 1956, be extended for a period of one year. No changes in the present contract, as amended, are contemplated.2.  VAIVADA continues to serve as principal agent for the AMPHODARCH Project, and his performance has been outstanding. He has proved to be particularly adept at spotting and recruiting of agents. He was promoted to the equivalent of a GS-10, effective 1 April 1956.F. P. HOLCOMB, AC/WHDWH/III/Cuba/JNoland/jwDistribution:Orig & 1 - addressee1 - FI/Plans1 - chrono1 - subject
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AIRChief of Station, HabanaChief, WHHKH-W-17715 JUL 1958Operational/KUTUBEArthur G. VAIVADAReference HKH-A-2577Headquarters has under consideration the question of staff status for Arthur G. VAIVADA, as set forth in reference. Before any action can be initiated in this respect, however, VAIVADA must complete, and return to Headquarters, the attached Personal History Statements and appendix.J. C. KINbyF. P. HOLCOMB,AC/WH28 June 1956Attachments: 3Personal History Statement in duplicate1 AppendixDistribution:*   3 - Habana w/Attachments*   1 - RI*   1 - WH/Mailroom*   1 - WH/III/ChronoWH/III/Cuba/JBHoland/demF. P. Holcomb, AC/WHW. Galbraith, C/WH/III.
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SECRET19 June 1956MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Branch IIIATTENTION: Cuba DeskSUBJECT: Arthur G. Vaivada1. The following is required to convert subject to Staff status:a. Arrange for a full Agency clearanceb. Determine the position vacancy to be made available to accommodate subject on Division T/Oc. Approval of FI Staff and Chief, WH.2. With respect to a. this action may be initiated now through WH Personnel.3. It is suggested that one of the new positions allotted to Costa Rica or Mexico be made available to the Habana T/O if there are no firm plans to fill the position in the near future as presently allotted. This of course will have to be approved by Chief, WH.![signature of HOWARD J. PRESTON]HOWARD J. PRESTONChief, WH AdminSECRET201-168881
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629 SLC/CHB. NOLANDWI/III/CUBA20564 JUNE 1956TO : HAVANAFROM: DIRECTORCONF: MH 5INFO: CI, CT/IC, FI/OPS 2, FI/RI 2, S/C 2DIR 14707 (OUT 52727)12022 4 JUN 56TO HAVA CITE DIRREF HAVA 541 (IN 25295)FURTHER ACTION PROPOSED POLLING COVER AWAITING CLEARANCE PROSPECTIVE COVERORGANIZATIONS. DISCUSSING WITH CROWERY.(END OF MESSAGE)J.C. KING, C/S8RELEASING OFFICERW. GALBRAITH, CAH/IIIAUTHENTICATING OFFICERIT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE
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SECRETAIRHKH-W-1731JUN 4 1956Chief of Station, HabanaChief, WHDAdministrativeArthur C. VAIVADA; Increase in SalaryReferences a. HKH-A-2577b. HKH-W-17101.  Attached, for Station files, is a copy of a new contract amendment providing for an increase in salary and related compensation for Subject, as recommended in Reference "a." The increase was effective 1 April 1956.2.  The question of staff status for VAIVADA, as raised by Reference "a," is a rather involved one, and is being handled separately. The Station will be advised regarding any action taken in this respect.J. C. KINGChief, WHD29 May 1956Attachment1 contract amendment WH/III/Cuba/JBNoland/damDistribution3 - Habana w/attachment1 - RI1 - WH/III/Cuba/Chrono1 - WH/MailrcomJ. C. KING, C/WHW. GALBRAITH, C/WH/IIISECRET