Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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# SECRET SECURITY INFORMATIONTHIS BLANK FORM IS CLASSIFIED:1. SUBJECT (NAME, IN ROMAN LETTER 'D IN NORMAL ORDER)Ross Lester CROZIER2. ALIASES, VARIANT SPELLINGS, CTC NUMBERS, ETC.Lester Ross CROZIERRESI SE TO GREEN LISTREQUEST NO. 9467DATE OF REQUEST 13 July 1954REQUEST FROMNAME OF ORIGINATING OFFICER3. BIRTH DATE 20 June 19224. BIRTH PLACE De Kalb, IllinoisR.L. MalcolmOFFICE DESIGNATOR WH/IIIROOM, BUILDING 2104 Quarters 1EXTENSION 255514. WAS CONTINUING SEARCH REQUESTED?5. CITIZENSHIPU.S.☑ YES NO15. TYPE OF REQUEST6. PRESENT ACTIVITY AND LOCATIONNow in Washington awaiting assignment to Cuba.FIRST TIME SUBMITTED☑ ADDITIONAL DATACOVER NAME16. INTEREST IN SUBJECTESPIONAGE OR CE ACTIVITY☑ OPERATIONAL CLEARANCEOTHER7. OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES, EDUCATIONPrevious experience has been in intelliger 17. INFORMATION REQUIREDwork with the armed forces of the U. S.College education at the Univ. of Costa Rica.Darogatory.8. MILITARY SERVICE| SERVICE ARM, COUNTRY | SPECIALTY                   | LOCATION                  | DATES   || -------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------- || U.S. Army            | Operations and intelligence | U. S. and CBI Theatre     | 1940-45 || U.S. Air Force       | -                           | Albrook Field, Canal Zone | 1946-49 |9. PAST OCCUPATIONS| ACTIVITY                                  | LOCATION              | DATES         || ----------------------------------------- | --------------------- | ------------- || Stevedore and labor foreman for U.S. Navy | Canal Zone            | Jan.-Apr. '46 || CIA                                       | Panama and Costa Rica | 1949-to date  |![photo of a man wearing a suit and tie]10. DESCRIPTION(HAIR) brown(RACE) white(OTHER) Costa Rican11. SPOUSE (IF Arger12. OTHER MEMBERSTwo smallU. S. civgistered with the U.S. Embassy as13. OTHER SIGNIF CatholicATTACH EXTRA SHEETS WHEN NEEDED201-168881INSTRUCTIONS: INSERT CARBON; FILL OUT FORMS COMPLETELY. SEND BOTH SHEETS TO FI/STD. SEE CSI-10-7FORM NO. MAR 1953 51-125SECRET(9)
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SECRETSECURITY INFORMATIONTO: R. MalcolmFROM: FI/STD18 Jul 64DATEA. SEE DOSSIER ON SUBJECT IN FI/STD BIOGRAPHIC FILES.B. A MEMORANDUM IS ATTACHED HERETO.C. WITH THE LIMITED IDENTIFICATION PROVIDED IN THE REQUEST, STD IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUBJECT OR NOT.D. FI/STD HAS NO PERTINENT INFORMATION ON SUBJECT. IF A CONTINUING SEARCH WAS REQUESTED IN SECTION 14, INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUBJECT WILL BE REPORTED TO YOU AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. Phoned, 16 Jul 54.E. THE SUBJECT OF THIS REQUEST IS APPARENTLY THE SUBJECT OF THE FOLLOWING:Green List FOT, 7 June 49.NOTE TO THE ORIGINATING OFFICEWHEN THE SUBJECT IS NO LONGER IMPORTANT TO YOUR OFFICE, THIS SHEET, WITH THE FOLLOWING CANCELLATION NOTICE COMPLETED, SHOULD BE SENT TO FI/STD.REVIEW YOUR FILE OF THESE SHEETS FREQUENTLY, AND SEND TO FI/STD THE SHEETS FOR PERSONS THAT ARE NO LONGER OF SUFFICIENT INTEREST TO DEMAND A CONTINUING -NAME-CHECK. PLEASE-DO-NOT-TIE-UP-FI/STD'S FACILITIES WITH CONTINUING SEARCHES FOR-INFORMATION THAT IS NOT REQUIRED.TO: FI/STD DATEFROM:NAMEOFFICE DESIGNATORROOM, BUILDINGEXTENSIONCANCEL THE STOP CARD FOR THIS REQUESTSECRET
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Pan-American Foundation, Inc.P.O. Box 3587University Station,Gainesville, FloridaJune 30, 1954Dear Mr. Crozier,I am pleased to inform you that the council of the Foundation has met and agreed to grant your request for assistance for the amount of $2500 for the school year 1954-1955, which will commence upon a receipt of notice of your acceptance by the University of Habana. The Foundation, however, reserves the right to cancel the grant upon due notice, a provision which I am sure you will understand.All of us here hope that you may find your work at the University of Habana both agreeable and profitable, and that you will comply without interest in you by furnishing brief periodic reports of your work there.In event it should not be too inconvenient for you to stop at Gainesville on your way to Habana, I should be pleased to meet you personally.Sincerely yours,A. Curtis WilgusDirector
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ORIG : T.J.DESMONDUNIT : WH IIIEXT : 3229DATE : 29 JUNE 1954TO : CHIEF OF MISSION, SAN JOSEFROM : DIRECTOR, CIACONF : WH 4INFO : DD/P-ADMIN, FI/ADMIN, PP 2, FI/RI 2DIR 07067 (OUT 58460) 1242Z 30 JUN 54 ROUTINEPRECEDENCECITE: DIRTO: SANJREF: SANJ 1282 (IN 23201)CALL REPUBLIC 7-3814 BETWEEN NINE A.M. AND FOUR P.M. ON ANY WORKINGDAY AFTER ARRIVAL WASH. ASK FOR IDEN.END OF MESSAGE![signature of J. C. King]J. C. KINGRELEASING OFFICER![signature of Charles M. Doerflinger]
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CLASSIFIED MESSAGEORIS: T.J. DESMONDUNIT: WH IIIEXT : 3229DATE: 29 JUNE 1954TO: CHIEF OF MISSION, SAN JOSEFROM: DIRECTOR, CIACONF: WH 4INFO: DD/P-ADMIN, FI/ADMIN, PP 2, FI/RI 2|     | ROUTING || --- | ------- || 1   | 4       || 2   | 5       || 3   | 6       |DIR 07068 (OUT 58461) 12422 30 JUN 54 ROUTINE PRECEDENCETO: SANJ CITE: DIRREF: DIR 07067 (OUT 58460)IDENT - TIH.END OF MESSAGE![file annotation]![J. C. King signature]J. C. KINGRELEASING OFFICERCOORDINATING OFFICERS![secret stamp]201-168881![Charles L. Doerflinger signature]J. A. M. DOERFLINGERAUTHENTICATING OFFICERIT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE Copy No.
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CLASSIFIED MESSAGEDATE: 28 JUNE 54SECRETTO : DIRECTORFROM : SAN JOSEACTION: WHINFO: DD/P-ADMIN, FI/ADMIN, PP 2, FI/R1 2SANJ 1282 (IN 23201) 0519Z 22 JUNE 54 ROUTINEPRECEDENCETO: DIR CITE: SSANJRE: DIR 06430 (OUT 57165)1. SUBJECT REF PLANNING DEPART TO MIAMI 5 JULY VIA LACSA.2. WILL PROCURE NEW PASSPORT LOCALLY FOR SELF AND SEPARATE   ONES FOR CHILDREN SINCE OLD ONE ALMOST EXPIRED.3. FAMILY REMAINING SAN JOSE PENDING SUBJECTS ARRIVAL AT   NEW POST。4. SUBJECT WILL PURCHASE ONE WAY TICKET TO MIAMI ONLY TO   PREVENT LOCALS BECOMING AWARE TRUE DESTINATION. WILL PURCHASE   BALANCE PASSAGE AND ARRANGE RESERVATIONS TO HQS.5. SUBJECT BEING GIVEN 30 DOLLARS TRAVEL ADVANCE.6. CABLE CONTACT INSTRUCTIONS.END OF MESSAGESECRETIT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE
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The Pan-American FoundationBox 3587University Station,Gainesville, FloridaJune 21, 1954Dear Mr. Crozier,The Pan-American Foundation wishes to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated June 15, together with the enclosed.The committee which decides upon the fellowships will meet at the end of the month, at which time the result of its decisions will be made known to you.Sincerely yours,A. Curtis WilgusDirector
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Apartado 779San Jose, Costa RicaJune 15, 1954The Pan American Foundation, Inc.Box 3587,University Station,Gainesville, FloridaDear Mr. Wilgus,Having received your letter dated June 7, 1954, I am returning the enclosed application form completed, and a transcript of credits from the University of Costa Rica stating that I have satisfactorily completed my course work there. Since I have only one copy of this transcript, I request that it be returned after the foundation has decided upon my application.I hope what I am submitting will be sufficient for your purposes.Sincerely yours,Ross L. Crozier
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SECRET(Then Filled In)OPERATIONAL CLEARANCENo. C-25507TO: Chief, WHOperational Clearance is granted for the use of Arthur C. VAIVADA as follows:As requested in zemo of 27 April 1954 this clearance supersedes that of 19 July 1949 and permits subject's use under Project FBSUCCESS. Further, this clearance is so amended to allow for Subject's additional duties as cutout mmer Project ESCROW.As requested in memorandum dated 27 April 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 APR-2-8-1954![signature]FT/STC/SPBTC/crFORM NO. 59-47 PREVIOUS EDITIONS NOT TO BE USEDMAR 54SECRET(9)
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Pan American Foundation, Inc.P.O. Box 3587University Station,Gainesville, FloridaJune 7, 1954Ross L. CrozierApto. 779San Jose, Costa RicaDear Mr. Crozier,I have just received with interest your letter of May 31 in which you reruested information about the scholarships granted by the Pan-American Foundation to continue your studies in economics at the University of Habana for the school year 1954-1955.The information which you submitted in your letter indicates that you are qualified to be considered for a scholarship. But before any action can be taken, you must complete the enclosed application form and also submit a transcript of credits from the university previously attended.For your information the scholarship can be extended to cover graduate work. The scholarships granted by the Foundation make provision for food and housing sufficient for both you and your family, though not necessarily for the same amount as you have indicated. You are advised to submit the information recuested by June 30, which the final date for applicants for the coming school year.Sincerely yours,A. Curtis WilgusDirector
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Apta 779San Jose, Costa RicaMay 31, 1954The Pan-American Foundation, Inc.Box 3537,University Station,Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A.Dear Mr. Wilgus,As a student of economics with special emphasis on the Latin American areas, I wrote you in the letter dated 17 May for information about obtaining a scholarship through your organization for continuing my studies in economics at the University of Habana in Cuba. I should like to begin work there for the school year 1954-1955.As to my qualifications, I have attended the School of Economics Sciences at the University of Costa Rica from 1949 through 1953. In all my previous courses I have done above average, as can be attested by the schools' concerned..My present desire is to continue my study of economics at the University of Habana for one year, or as long as it may be deemed necessary to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. I am also interested in the possibility of having the scholarship renewed at the end of the period, so that I may be able to begin graduate work in economics. Because I am a married man with two small children, I would like to know whether the scholarship granted would be sufficient to cover the cost of good and housing in addition to tuition, books, and the normal academic expenses, which I estimate to be about $3000.00 annually.As to my personal history, I am a United States citizen and shall be 32 years old in June. I have served in the United States Army and Air Force between 1940 and 1949, with the exception of an eight month period in 1945 and 1946. The areas in which I served are India and Burma in World War II, and Panama after 1946. Because of my long residence in Panama and Costa Rica I speak Spanish fluently, as does my wife who is of Costa Rican nationality. As mentioned before, I have two young children born in 1949 and 1951 respectively.I realize the above information may be insufficient in order to determine whether I qualify for a scholarship, and I should be glad to provide any additional information that you may require. Please also send me whatever forms necessary for making formal application for a scholarship.Sincerely yours,Ross L. Crozier
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AIR POUCHHUL- 910DESIREEAR/PREUCCESS/S BCALT26 MAY 1651Chief of Station, GuatemalaINFO: WashLINCOLNAdministrativeReport on Arthur G. VAIVADA1.  Since you no longer contemplate using Arthur C. VAIVADA, would you please write a report on his tour of duty with Quatemala Station, and prepare a personnel evaluation?2.  This action is to be completed at your convenience and is not to interfere with important operational duties.JERONE G. DUNBAR24 May 1954Distributions:Gust - 2Wash - 2Files--3DESELATHEADPISUCCESS/SECRET201-16 8881
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The Pan-American FoundationInc.Box 3587,University Station,Gainesville, Florida, U.S.AMay 24, 1954Ross L. CrozierApartado 79San Jose, Costa RicaDear Mr. Crozier,The Foundation has received your letter dated May 17 in which you inquired about the granting of scholarships. The Foundation grants a limited number of scholarships to students wishing to study at Latin American Universities, either for graduate or undergraduate work. These grants are usually for one year only.Before the Foundation could take any action on your case, it would have to know what your field of interest is and something as to the nature of your personal qualifications and academic background. If you could supply this to me, even in a brief form, I would be better able to further advise you.Sincerely yours,A. Curis WilgusDirector
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The Pan-American Foundation, Inc.Box 3587,University Station,Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A.Apartado 779San Jose, Costa RicaMay 17, 1954Gentlemen:I have heard that your organization grants scholarships to students wishing to study at Latin American Universities. Since I desire to continue my education at the University of Habana, I should like to have information on this program and what I must do to qualify for such a scholarship.Sincerely yours,Ross L. Crozier
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SECRET27 April 1954MEMORANDUM FOR: STC/SPBATTENTION : Mr. Maurice BradySUBJECT : Clearance for Arthur G. VAIVADA (Ps) - PBSUCCESSConfirming conversation on 26 April 1954 between Mr. Bredy and Mr. Salerno, FBSUCCESS, it is requested that Operational Clearance No. 68, dated 19 July 1949, granted to Subject under Project BIRADIAL, now be amended and brought up to date for Subject's use on Project PBSUCCESS. In addition, it is further requested that the clearance issued be so amended as to also reflect Subject's additional duties as cutout on Project ESCROW.J. C. KINGCWH![vaivada file]SECRET![Stucky]![201-168881]
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UNCLASSIFIED RESTRICTED CONFIDENTIAL SECRETCENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYOFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP| TO                            | INITIALS | DATE || ----------------------------- | -------- | ---- || 1 C/WB/Division               |          |      || 2 Fin: Mr. Hanke              | ff       |      || 3 117 Qts. I                  |          |      || 4                             |          |      || 5                             |          |      || FROM                          | INITIALS | DATE || 1 DD/ORL/ASSEC/O. P. Jennings |          |      || 2 2106 ""7"                   | qy       |      || 3                             |          |      |APPROVAL INFORMATION SIGNATUREACTION DIRECT REPLY RETURNCOMMENT PREPARATION OF REPLY DISPATCHCONCURRENCE RECOMMENDATION FILERemarks:NOTE: Field notified & contract amendment sent in#66-W-452. Qddy infosent in #66 w-File in VAIVADA Folken
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# Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTTO: Chief/WH DivisionAttention: Mr. HankeDATE: 29 March 1954FROM: FD/O & L/Agent Service SectionSUBJECT: Offset Clause - Arthur B. VAIVADA1. Reference is made to your memoranium dated 26 February 1954 concerning the necessity of deducting Subject's GI allowances (not tuition payments) from salary due and payable by CIA.2. Pursuant to the provisions of 38 T. S. Code 1952, Focket Supplement 267, par. 6a regarding the payment of education and training allowances, the following limitation on such payments is imposed:> "That in no event shall the rate of allowance plus compensation received exceed $210.00 per month for a veteran without a dependent, or $270.00 per month for a veteran with one dependent, or $290.00 per month fer a veteran with two or more dependents: Provided further, that only so much of the compensation as is derived from productive labor based on the standard work week for the particular trade or industry, exclusive cf overtime shall be considered in computing the rate of all allowances payable under this paragraph."3. It is further provided by 36 U. S. Code 1952, Pocket Supplement 336 that:> "No eligible veteran shall be paid an education and training allowance for any period during which * * * the payment of such allowance would constitute a duplication of the veteran from the Federal Treasury."4. In view of the above quoted provisions of the U. S. Code restricting the entitlement to allowances under the GI Bill, Subject's cchtract will have to be amended to reflect an offset clause for such sums received under the GI E111 since he cannot reject such compensation from Veterans Aizin-istration for security reasons.5. In this connection,
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SECRETSUBJ: Offset Clause - Arthur 3. VAIVADA 29 Merch 1954-2-5. In this connection, Subject should be advised to submit a quarterly report of all sums received in the nature of allowances (not tuition) from the Veteran's Administration for offset purposes.![Signature of C. B. Klein]C. B. KLEIN.Chief/Agent Service SectionSECRET
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AIR POUCHSECRET DEAUTHORIZEDRYBATHGC-452Chief of Station, GuatemalaChief, WHOperationalArthur C. VAIVADAREFERENCE: HOC-A-687, paragraph 5RYBAT/PES CCESS1. In answer to reference, it has been determined by the appropriate office at Headquarters that VAIVADA is not entitled to receive compensation from both this organization and the Veterans Administration. The enclosed contract amendment has been written to provide for an offset between subject's salary from this organization and the Veterans Administration.2. VAIVADA should be informed that Headquarters is appreciative of his alertness to this situation since it will be easier to adjust his financial situation now rather than have to turn back a fairly large sum of money in the future. It is to be noted that the amendment is written in such a way that when he stops receiving the Veteran's payments at the end of his eligibility period, the full amount of his salary due from this organization will again be deposited as heretofore.J. C. KINGCWH27 March 1954JH; jreDistribution:1 - Headquarters3 - GUATEMALAJ. C. KING, CWHJ. D. ESTERLINESECRET DEAUTHORIZEDRYBAT201-168881
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# Chief, WEDChief of Station, QuatemalaOporationalArthur G. VAIVADAReferences: 1) SANJ 1091 5) GUAT 9532) DIR 32680 6) GUAT 9573) GUAT 9384) DIR 31729INFO: Lincolnquestion in theindispaleh beingVaublad boyRazberry1. As has alroady been reported, Arthur G. VAIVADA and depondente arrived in Guatemala City on 2 January 1954. The first of several contacts with him was successfully accomplished on the night of 14 January 1954. Subject currently is living temporarily in an apartment hotel; however, he has already rented a small, inconspicuous apartment located in a middle-class neighborhood. He has purchased a few picces of inexpensive furniture for the apartment and intends moving his family to the premises witain the immediate future. Subject's choice of neighborhoods in which to reside is believed excellent. The apartment is located in a fairly busy section of town, is on a busy street served by public buses which trevel to all parts of the city and is of such rodost appearance that it will attract no attention.2. Subject has registered with the local university and is in the procese of developing contacts which may prove valuable in the future. Concerning subject's entry into the University he has pointed out that this type of cover is or here and that at an undetermined date in the future he may request authorisation to discontinue this cover for one of a mor_lorical nature. However, until this matter is discussed at greater_length_with_headquarters in the future, subject will continue to attend his classes to put in an appearance.3. Subject's wife is a native-born Costa Pican national. According to Quatemalan law she automatically ecomes a Guatemalan citizen at the time she establishes a residence here. tecause she doos not wish to accept Guatemalan nationality but desires to retain her own nationality,_subject_has_through_a_local_attorney-arranged to have his wife granted the status of a termanent Resiment but _not_a_naturalized citizen. In this way-sne-will enjoy all the privileges of a Guatemalan citizen except the right to vote. She Fill be able to work or engage in private business of her own. Subject will have all the necessary details completed in this connection within the next few days.
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HGG-A-687Page 24.  Subject currently is exploring the possibilities of having his wife open a small photographer's shop in her name. According to the attorney handling his wife's papers this is possible and subject would be able to attend classes and at the same time earn more money. Due to the fact he is known as an ex-G.I. and a married man with two children, the fact that he does commercial photographic work while attending university would appear only logical. However, this point will be discussed with headquarters if and when subject believes the time is right to branch out.5. The following question was brought up by subject which we feel should be answered by headquarters: Subject is receiving a regular salary from our organization which is deposited in his bank in the U.S. In addition and commencing within the near future subject will be receiving $130.00 per month from the Veterans' Administration which will be sent by regular U.S. Government check to the local Consulate. He has raised the question as to whether or not at some future date he nay be em- barrassed for accepting two checks from our government, or whether headquarters will deduct from his stipulated salary that additional salary which he will receive from the veterans' Administration. Any advice which headquarters can furnish will be appreciated by subject.6. It was decided here that subject will in the future be the go- between in the ESCROW project. Accordingly, on the night of 22 January 1954, subject met ESCROW in a secure meeting place for the purpose of arranging danger signals, future meeting places and for the purpose of insuring correct recognition in the future. Henceforth, subject will meet subject twice or three times each week in order that ESCROW's potential may be exploited to the fullest extent. Subject is now scouting the used car lots in a search for a small used car. Once he has purchased a vehicle future meetings with him and between him and ESCROW will be held with a better degree of safety.7. The $500.00-advance subject_requested prior to his arrival here was-handed_to_him by_the_undersigned. _ Subject_had_left_his_pre- vious place of residence prior to time the authorization was cabled by headquarters. The advance will be accounted for in reporting station's accounting records.8. In summary, it is the undersigned's belief that subject is fitting into the local picture easily and effectively. The fact his wife is Latin is helpful to him, according to subject. He has exhibited an enthusiastic-attitude_and_a_calm, purposeful-manner-which-is-grati- fying. We will furnish headquarters with a progress report on this project in thirty days.28 January 1954CEB/cmhDistribution:2-Linc3-Wash1-FilesCyrus Z. BurnetteSecurity Information35-6-3-247