Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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ORIG : 648 WCJ/08/WSUNIT : HO. MACAULEYEXT : WH/LLI/CUBADATE : 2056..TO : 20 AUGUST 1957FROM : HAVACONF : DIRECTOR'INFO : 2-3TO : FI/OPS 2, FI/RI 2, S/C 2HAVA INFOCLASSIFIED MESSAGES-E-C-R-E-TROUTINGAug 20-22-1-5-'57-REC'D CABLE SECT.ROUTINEDUT82423CITE DIR 31708REQUEST VAIVADA'S HOME AND OR MAILING ADDRESS FORCOVER PURPOSE.END OF MESSAGECoalumynC. KING, C/WHDRELEASING OFFICERCOORDINATING OFFICERSS-E-C-R-E-TJ. BRADY, AC/WH/IIIAUTHENTICATING OFFICERIT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE
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SECRET(When Filled In)MEMORANDUM FOR: WH/III - Willard Galbraith, Chief 15 jul 57FROM: CI/Operational Approval and Support DivisionSUBJECT: CROZIER, Ross Lester1. Your request dated 26 Feb 56 for approval to use the Subject has been processed by the Office of Security.2. The results of this action are transmitted herewith.Attachment:so memo 3 Jul 57. ac![Signature]Distribution:1 Addressee1 FileFORM NO. 388 REPLACES FORM 59-461 JUN 55 WHICH IS OBSOLETE.SECRET201-16-8881(47)
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# SECRET3 JUL 1957Chief, CI/OADeputy Director of Security (Investinations and Support)C-25507#1125691. Reference is made to your memorandusa dated 28 Feb.vary 1957 wherein a covert security approval was requested to eracie the Subject's conversion from contract agent to career agent status for use as principal agent for Project AMPHOGARCI in Cuba unkier na official cover. Reference is also made to cur memorandum of 2 April 1957 in which a provisional covert security clearance was granted for the above use.2. In accordance with the provisions set forth in the Director's Henorandum of Is February 19.9 entitled, "Security and Operational Clearances," a covert security clearance is granted for the use of the Subject, as described in your request as set forth in paragraph 1, store.3. This clearance is contingent upon the following:a. The receipt by this office of full overseas traces and such actual overseas investigation as is possible on Subject and on his wife and her family.b. that Subject be afforded a tolygraph inter- rogation as soon as possible and that the vercatum results be promptly fornished to this office. The Office of Security will be happy to assist in arranging this interrogation.4. Subjects of covert security clearances are not to represent themselves as, nor are they to be represented as, employees of CIA.5. Your attention is called to the fact that a covert security clearance does not constitute complete compliance with the provisions of CIA Regulation 10-21). Therefore, if you should desire at a later date to change the status or use of this individual, a request for clearance to cover any proposed change should be subaitted to this office.SECRET
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SECRET-2-3 JUL 19576. This clearance becanes invalid in the event the Subject's services are ot utilized within 60 days of the date of this memorandum.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY:Robert H. CunninghamSECRET
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SECRET3 JUL 1957Chief, CI/OADeputy Director of Security (Investigations and Support)C-25507#1125691.  Concurrent with this memorandum a covert security clearance is being issued to enable the Subject's conversion fran contract agent to career agent for use as principal agent for Project AMPRODARCH in Cuba under non-official cover.2.  This is to advise that information has been received from a confidential source of the Office of Security concerning Argentina CORDERO Calderon and her sister, Counsuelo, who are believed to be the Subject's wife and sister-in-law respectively. According to a December 194 report, the above individuals were described as Costa Rican citizens then in Paname under suspicion and members of the Russian Ballet team of Pedro and Lidia CHUPILINE. Argentina is kan to speak and understand German. She was formerly married to Pedro ARZAL, reportedly a German rational and formerly on both British and U. S. Proclaimed List. She is reliably reported to have made pro-German remarks and is pro-German in her sympathies. It was further reported that both of the above individuals have at times attempted to secure information from members of the American Armed Forces.3.  In view of the above information, it is requested that current cverseas traces and investition be conducted on the Subject as well as on his wife and sister-in-law, Counsuelo, and other members of his wife's immediate family and that the results thereof be furnished this office.4.  The covert security clearance which is being issued in this case is made contingent upon the faowrable results of the requested overseas traces and investigation.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY:This data is the property of the Security Office and should be secara Robert il. Cunninghamlias served is purpose. Its existence of contents must not be discksed exceptCIA Sucers Crestis concerned. That pretendis gay manner whatsoever without the prior approval of the Security Office.SECRET
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SECRET(When Filled In)DOCUMENT. TRANSFER AND CROSS REFERENCE| SUBJECT OF DOCUMENT              | DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION            || -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- || KURICT TRAINING OF HUSKANAW-AND- | RI-FILE-NO.                        || HUMANOID-3                       |                                    || ANALYST                          | DISPATCH OR SOURCE DOC. SYMBOL NO. ||                                  | 12964                              ||                                  | SOURCE CRYPTONYM                   ||                                  | DATE OF INFO.                      ||                                  | EVALUATION                         || DATE PROCESSED                   | DISSEMINATED IN                    ||                                  | DATE                               || CROSS REFERRED TO THIS FILE      | DOCUMENT DISPOSITION               ||                                  | TRANSFERRED TO RI FILE NO.         ||                                  | PERTINENT INFORMATION              || KURIOT TRAINING FOR THE SUBJECT  |                                    |> [Figure: Hand-written initials "FDT"]FILE THIS FORM IN FILE NO.201- 168881241 22884FORM NO. 867 REPLACES FORM 867. 1 AUG 541 MAY 54 AND FORM 137 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE.SECRET(7-46)
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20 June 1957MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Contract Fersonnel DivisionSUBJECT: Arthur G. VAIVADA (Ps.)1. Subject's contact dated 1 August 1954 was amended to provide him with an additional compensation to cover quarters allowance for his family in Costa Rica from 21 February 1957, when he and his family were orviered to leave itabana for operational security reasons; and to cover the period Subject was on TUI for training purposes at Headquarters.2. Jubject returned to Pabana with his wife 14 May 1957, to resuse his duties as Frincipal Agent of Froject ANCHODAROM. His children joined him in Habana from Costa Rica on 21 Pay 1957.3. It is requested that Subject's Habana allowances, as set forth in hit contract dated 1 August 1954, and subsequently anended, te reinstated for the period 14 to 31 May 1957. His new contract converting him to Career Agent status vas effective ca 1 June 1957.J. C. KINGChief, Western Hemisphere DivisionSECRET
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VIA: AIR(SPECIFY ALR OR SEA POUCH)SECRETCLASSIFICATIOND. ATCH NO. HPH-A-3675201-032723TO : Chief, WHDFROM : Chief of Station, HabanDATE: 13 June 1957SUBJECT: GENERAL- OperationalSPECIFIC- Arthur G. VAIVADAReference: HEH-W-2268, 22 May 19571. Forwarded under separate cover is a copy of a Meme on Cover Status. prepared by Subject as requested by Headquarters, outlining his estimate of the situation and including a draft statement for Headquarters' use in preparing the directive his cover firm will transmit to him.2. Subjec১'s Memo and outline appear adequate in the opinion of the Station; therefore Headquarters can proceed to prepare appropriate business letterheads and cards (described in paragraph 2 of the reference) and mail them to Subject.James R. PalungerJames R. Palinger.Attachment:1- Memo on Cover Status (single copy) U/S/CDistribution:3- Washington w/att2- Files w/attJRP/mfm10 June 1957RI COPYSECRETCLASSIFICATION
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SECRETLa Habana, CubaJune 10, 1957Memo on Cover Status - Arthur G. Vaivada1.  Enclosed herewith is the outline of an idea in keeping with the nature of this notional cover plan of a temporary nature. Careful consideration has been given to a number of ideas, all of which were rejected because possible local conflicts. This idea is still general enough (and I hope convincing) to leave opportunity for changes and/or improvement at Headquarters. The idea, and the terminology, was gleaned from the pages of "Investment in Cuba", a July 1956 study published by the U.S. Department of Commerce.2.  As I understand this cover arrangement, the P3I should mail me a directive somewhat along the lines of the enclosed information. This should "hold us" for a couple of months, with possibly some queries from me occasionally. Then when our operational picture requires investigation in some particular field, PSI can be notified through the Station to request a survey or poll in that field.3.  On the basis of the enclosed "directive" (plus stationary and allied materials) I can consult a local lawyer as to the registration of this "Agency" and then advise PSI as to the legal requirement.Arthur G. VaivadaSECRET
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SECRET1. Public Surveys Institute of Dallas, Texas, has placed a US representative in Cuba for the purpose of conducting public surveys, by polling, which will provide the home office with the requisite data for periodic market analyses. These periodic reports will be made available upon subscription to US investment and/or distribution agencies, and will contain comprehensive studies of market potentials and limitations, including the role of government as affected by current political developments.2. PSI of Dallas will first compile reports of broad scope, from which subscribers may select their fields of special interest and place thier orders accordingly. These initial reports will cover such factors as:a) The three P's - Population and Purchasing Power.b) Productive Opportunities.c) Improved Distribution Patterns.d) Factors Affecting Derand.e) A Study of Marketing Areas.f) General Estimate of the Economic Situation.3. The PSI representative will not require an office installation or local employees during the initial studies, but will prepare these at his residence until special requests are forthcoming from subscribers. At that time, all materials and installations as well as employment will be of temporary contractual nature, entirely dependent upon the scope of the survey.Arthur G. Vaivada.SECRET
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Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTTO : Chief, WH/3/FIATTN : Mr. James B. HolandDATE: 10 June 1957FROM : AC/OS/TRSUBJECT: Training Report on Arthur G. VAIVADA, (P)Training Alias: "VICKS".1. Arthur G. VAIVADA was trained covertly by instructors of this office in Washington, D.C. from 25 March 1957 through 7 May 1957. The original Training Request form dated 4 December 1955 reveals the following information concerning his background, experience and proposed assignment:"VAIVADA is thirty-four years of age, married and a U.S. citizen by birth. He attended high school in De Kalb, Illinois and entered the U.S. Army in 1940. later transferring to the U.S. Air Force. The trainee served as an operations and intelligence specialist, first in the China/Burma theatre and later in Panama. He vas discharged from the service in 1945. Following his discharge, VAIVADA worked for a short period as a laboratory technician in the Sterling Silica-Gel Corporation, Illinois and then returned to the Panama Canal Zone to work as a stevedor and a labor foreman. He reenlisted in the U.S. Air Force in April 1946 and was honorably discharged in 1949. On 1 June 1949, VAIVADA became a contract agent for this Agency. He served in this capacity in Costa Rica, handling a high level penetration of the Communist Party until 1953. In July 1954, the trainee became principal agent of Froject AMPHODARCH. He has been operating under a student cover, working for his A.B. degree at the University of Havana. It is planned that VAIVADA will return to Havana, Cuba under cover of a representative of a well known U.S. polling agency. He will perform the duties of principal agent, handling a large net of sub-agent informants in Cuban university youth circles to provide coverage of Communist, leftist, revolutionary and other political activities among these groups."2. The instructors who participated in VAIVADA's training indicate that his overall performance was above average. He is a highly intelligent, practical and realistic young man possessing excellent judgment and common sense. His motivation is strong and his interest in ciandestine activity as a profession appears to be genuine. VAIVADA should continue to develop as a skilled and competent agent.The official to whom this report is entrusted is personally responsible for it. Although he may. within his discretion. it to other members of his staff, the report should never be shown to the student whom it concerns.
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SECRET3. For the purposes of the record, it should be noted that VAIVADA received prior Covert Training during October and November 1953. The present training, was more in the nature of a refresher.4. VAIVADA received instruction in the subjects set forth on the attached Training Evaluation Reports. In addition, certain supplementary reading, discussion material, case histories, books, films and "live" problems were also covered.5. His training was conducted by Mr. Pisanko knom as "Hank" and Mr. Toth known as "Frank." Their Training Evaluation Reports are attached.![signature of AUGUSTUS F. SCHERERHORN]AUGUSTUS F. SCHERERHORNAttachments: 2- 2 -SECRETThe official to whom this report is entrusted is por sonally reponsible for it though be mor, within his do not show it to other members of his staff, the-report should never be shown to the student whom it concerns.
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SECRETProject AMPHEDARCHWH19 May 58Mr. Arthur C. VaivadaDear Mr. Vaivada:Reference is made to your contract with the United States Government, as represented by the Contracting Officer, effective 1 June 1957.Effective 1 June 1957, said contract is amended by adding after sub-paragraph (b) of Paragraph four (4), entitled "Allowances," the following:"(c) You will be entitled to an educational allowance in conformance with and at the rates prescribed in applicable Government regulations."All other terms and conditions of the contract remain in full force and effect.UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTBY/S/Contracting OfficerAPPROVED:![signature]Field informal,HMMW 6448J01-168851
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AIR# SECRET201-032723 H-A-3610Chief, WHD 29 May 1957Chief of Station, HabanaOperationalArthur C. VAIVADAReference: HKH-W-2268, dated 22 May 19571. Subject and his wife arrived in Habana on 14 May 1957 and have taken permanent quarters here; their children rejoined them the following weekend.2. As outlined in the reference, and after conversation with VAITADA himself, the national polling cover arrangement set up for the approsinate three-month trial period appears adequate. At present Subject and the case officer are engaged in working out a suitable area or areas for his polling activities and will shortly notify Headquarters of the results.3. There is being forwarded as a separate cover attachment an administrative memorandum from Subject, informing Headquarters that he established a tank account in Miami, Florida, and his wishes respecting amounts of his salary and allowances to be deposited there following 1 June 1957. Subject's initial opening deposit in the Miami bank account was in the amount of $20.00; the "copy of check with true name and present balance" mentioned in the attached memorandum is being retained in Station files. It is requested that the Station be notified by cable of the amount of total salary and allowances to be paid direct to Subject each month in the field after 1 June.James R. PalingerAttachment:1 - Administrative memorandum (single copy under separate cover)3 - Self addressed bank envelopes U/S/CDistribution:3 - Washington W/att U/S/C2 - Files W/O Att28 May 1957JRP/mfa# SECRETCOPY201-168851
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SECRETXAAZ 1693422 May 1957TO:Colonel J. Caldwell King,Chief, WH DivisionAttention: WH/CubaFROM:Chief, CI/ICDSUBJECT:General: CP Penetration ProgramSpecific: Informal discussion with Ross Lester Crozier,9 May 1957, re his interest in, and availabilityfor recruitment approaches in various LatinAmerican countries.1. On 9 May 1957, Mr. Paul J. Burke, Deputy Chief, CI/ICD, held Subject discussion with Mr. Crozier, whom he met outside of official quarters through the cooperation of Mr. High MacAuley, WH/Cuba.2. Mr. Crozier has a fine record in CP penetration work. He did an outstanding job in handling the HUMANOID-3 operation in Costa Rica over an extended period, and he has worked hard in the CP penetration program in Cuba since his arrival there.3. It is believed that he would be an effective recruiter in various countries in Latin America.4. He stated that he was keenly interested in, and would like to engage in, such operations, and would welcome being asked to hit a well-chosen target in any (Spanish-speaking) Latin American country.5. Mr. Crozier stated that he expects to return to Cuba shortly. If, after three months, there is no indication that his security has been adversely affected by the recent assassination of one of his agents, he expects to be there about a year.SECRETCS COPY201-168881
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6. It is recommended that WH Division give consideration to employing Mr. Crozier is a recruiter when worthwhile recruitment-in-place CP targets are developed, or otherwise arise, in various Latin American countries. It is again made clear for the record that the foregoing discussion was informal and without commitment on either side.cc: WH/CP (L. Sloan)
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# OFFICIAL DISPATCHVIA AIRDISPATCH NO. HIGH-H-2268TO Chief of Station, Kabana DATE 22 MAY 57 11142FROM Chief, WHDSUBJECT OperationalReferences: RAVA-691, 25 April 1957EAVA-911, 7 May 1957DIR-16602, 10 May 19571. Attached for your retention is a copy of Subject's new contract converting his status from that of Contract Agent 06-10 to Career Agent - K-11, to become effective 1 June 1957. Also attached is a copy of an amendment to his current contract, providing for the payment of storage of his household effects in Kabana and quarters allowances for his family in San Jose, Costa Rica, for the period Subject was absent from his post. Subject read and signed the originals of both the amendment and new contract while at Headquarters.2. Before Subject departed for the field, he was interviewed three times by one of the Headquarters staffs concerning his cover, and arrangements were made to fulfill the station's requirement for his return. However, since the polling cover originally planned for Subject could not be arranged at this time, a *notional* polling cover, adequately backstopped by a business mailing address and telephone number (being submitted under separate cover as Identity-A) was arranged as the alternative. Since Subject is returning to his post on a test basis, Headquarters feels that this notional cover is better than a more permanent arrangement would be; at least until it is more/certain that Subject's stay will be permanent, thus avoiding any possible embarrassment vis-a-vis the employer company in the event Subject is forced to leave the country shortly after arrival. Furthermore, this notional cover will allow Subject almost complete freedom to pursue his other activity with very little time and effort necessary to maintain his cover. Appropriate business letterheads and cards to implement Subject's cover will be pouched to the Station as soon as Subject is able to survey the area and notify Headquarters of the type of polling activity he plans to use. He was instructed to select a polling activity notFORM NO. 51-2922 May 57201-168881
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KH-W-2266Page Twopresently covered by another agency, so as to minimize the possibility of instigating inquiries about his employer by the cometitors in the area. Should Subject remain at his post, and it is hoped he will, the cover originally planned can be armngeni later if Subject or the Station feels that the present cover is not adequate enough & er, on the other hand, ho can continue to use the present arrangezent.3. With respect to the payment of his salary and allowances, Subject was instructed to open a tank account here before he returned to the field. Headquarters requests he subait the name of the bark and the amount of his salary and allowances (preferably in round figures) he wishes to be paid by the Station. The balance will be paid wonthly to his bank by Headquar tero. Headquarters requires that this arrangement be set up to simplify and expedite his paymente in the event of any changes in calary or allow arces. Subject said he would give the information to the Station for transmittal to Headquarters.4. It is regretted that Subject's wife war pot able to become na- turalized at this time, since the entered this country on a temporary visitor's visa, and it would have taken too long to change har status to that of a permanent resident and become naturalized. Since the conversion of Subject's status to tint of a Career Agent wis not affected by his wife's citizenship, it was suggested to Subject that he plan to have his wife become a citizen when he returns to this country in two years upon becoming:   eligible for statutory home leave.5. Subject still has en outstanding travel voucher being processed at Headquarters, and the Station will be notified as soon as it is con pleted. Subject has been paid in full for his salary and allowances for the month of April 1957.16 May 1957Attachments:Copy of ContractCopy of Contract AmendmentIdentity A under Sep. Cover Attach.Distribution:3- Habana w/attach.ARI w/o attach.1-WH/Mailroom w/o attach.1-WH/III/Cuba/Chrono w/o attach.1 Subject w/attach.![signature of J. C. KING]J. C. KINGChief, WHD![signature]J. C. KING GD(Releasing Officer) (Coordinating Officer)![signature]W. CALEFAITH, C/WH/III(Authenticating Officer)![COPY]201-168881
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SECRETSeparate Cover Attachment to:HHI-W-2268IDENTITY A:Public Surveys Institute532 Union Fidelity Life Building1511 Bryon StreetDallas, TexasTelephone: Riverside 1-3674Contact: Mr. Albert E. JOHNSONDistribution:1 - Habana1 - RI1 - Cuba/ChronoSECRET![illegible text]
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Mr. Arthur C. VaivadaDear Mr. Vaivada:Reference is made to your contract with the United States Government, as represented by the Contracting Officer, effective 1 August 1954, as amended.Effective 14 May 1957, said contract, as amended, is further amended by deleting in its entirety Paragraph 1(b) and substituting in lieu thereof the following:"1(b) Additional compensation calculated at the rate of $5135 per annum."All other terms and conditions of the original contract, as amended, remain in full force and effect.UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTBYContracting OfficerAPPROVED: