Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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OUTGOING CLASSIFIED-MESSAGE-CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYSECRET"SECURITY INFORMATION"To:SAN JOSEFROM:POLICY COORDINATION/SPECIAL OPERATIONSCONFIRMATION:WHD (-2)INFORMATION:IR (3-4), AD/SO (5), OPS (6), PLANS (7),S/C (6-9-10), DDP (11)PAGE NO.ROUTINE8 NOV 51OUT 87290Paraphrase Not Required. Handle as SECRET Correspondence per Pars. 51 (f) 60A AR-380-5WASH. 14671TO: SANJFGCITE: WASHFGRE: TRSA-1056MAKE NO COMMITMENTS RE FUTURE STATUS SUBJECT.AT PRESENTHAVE NO PLANS CONTACT HIM HERE.HQS FILES DO NOT REFLECT BASISYOUR ENTHUSIASM SUBJECT'S USEFULNESS THIS AGENCY. HQS FAVORSCONTINUING PRESENT STATUS.V.L.GRESHAMRELEASING OFFICERJCBORIGINATING AND COORDINATING OFFICERS501-168881R.W.RASTETERAUTHENTICATING OFFICERTOD: 2351Z 8 NOV 51SECRETCOPY No.IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE![logo of GPO]
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# SECRESECURITY INFORMATION2 November 1951MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. RASTETTER AND MR. BONNETFROM: Paul P. PaxtonSUBJECT: HUMANOID; Career Status1.  I do not feel that this man's position in the political and social life in Costa Rica lends itself to our need for a career agent in that area. His financial position negates his accessibility to high-level information, and our requirements for Costa Rica should not be satisfied through outright subsidization of an agent in order to place him in a position of influence. His wife's knowledge of his work for us is lamentable and her Costa Rican background with substantial local political ties should be sufficient reason to belay any further consideration on our part for increasing his knowledge of our operations. Admittedly, he has performed a satisfactory service for the San Jose station, but his efforts are not so vital that his termination, in the event he decides to sever connections with us because of his failure to achieve more pramanent status, would be a permanent blow to our effectiveness there. With respect to his knowledge of future possibilities with us, we cannot be held responsible for unauthorized commitments that may have been made by the previous Chief of Station.2.  The current status of HUMANOID should be established in line with TRS - 685.WH/PPP/ie2 November 1951# SECRE201-168881
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# Air(SPECIFY AIR OR SEA POUCH)TO : Chief, WHHDDIS ATCH NO. TRSA-1056FROM : Chief of Station, San JoséDATE: 22 October 1951SUBJECT: GENERAL- OperationalSPECIFIC- HumanoidRef: Field Memo 2181. Serious consideration has been given to the suitability of Humanoid for career agent status, and in this connection, it is to be noted subject is partially aware of the possibilities of career agent status by virtue of a discussion with the former Chief of Station.2. It appears that Humanoid fills the requirements set out in reference memorandum, as follows:a. Humanoid.b. His existing cover is well established and believed to be durable. He has been attending the local university for over two years; he built and owns his own home in Costa Rica; he is married to a Costa Rican and has two children born here; and he has a going business in the form of a photographic shop which provides an excuse for additional income.c. SOI objectives assigned to Humanoid include supervised direction of Communist Party penetration (Humanist-2); supervised direction of Postal Intercept Project (Humankind); direct provision of information emanating from local university and intellectual circles of which subject is a member. Also, subject formerly directed attempted penetration of the Communist Party women's "front" group (Hugger).d. It has been noted that subject's efficiency and productivity have been hampered by financial considerations in the past. He has had unusually heavy medical bills, and the rising cost of living in Costa Rica has presented economic problems in view of his modest income. It is felt that subject has valuable potential for expanding his operations under the status of career agent. With the removal or partial removal of economic pressure, subject would be able to devote additional time to the exploitation of numerous personal contacts in labor, government, religious, and political circles. He is![SECTET CLASSIFICATION]FORM NO.MAR. 1949 51-28 A
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Page 2SECRETTRSA-1056unusually adept at investigative technique, has the ability to balance risks involved against value of information to be obtained, and is thoroughly familiar with the geography and political trends in Costa Rica. To date, subject has confined his activities mostly to cutout and direction; however, it is believed that with additional freedom he could successfully engage in spotting, recruitment, general investigation, and independent reporting.e. Subject has discussed his desire to send his wife and two children to his family in the United States late in October for a 60-day visit. He would then like to travel to the United States himself in late December for a brief visit with his parents in Illinois. This would be his first visit home in several years and would provide an excellent opportunity and cover for headquarters contact, either in Illinois or Washington, at which time formalities and necessary training could be accomplished. (NOTE: This planned trip of subject may temporarily interrupt contact with Humanist-2 and Humankind, as a suitable interim cutout has not yet been developed; but experience has shown that production from both sources practically dies out over the Christmas and New Year holidays in this country.3. In connection with Paragraph e. above, it is to be noted that the travel plans of subject's wife have been complicated by advice from the Embassy Consular Section that the Immigration authorities at the port of entry into the United States may demand a $500.00 U.S. bond in substantiation of her intent to return to Costa Rica after the 60 days. This station is therefore considering advancing subject U.S. $500.00 in order to enable him to present the bond if it is demanded and to obviate the possibility of his spending several hundred dollars in travel money for his wife to a port of entry and return to Costa Rica if entry were denied. This money would not be used by subject for any other purpose and would be returned to station funds after successful entry of his wife into the United States.4. In view of the fact that this Station has no basis for comparison with regard to possible salary figures which might be offered subject if career agent status is approved, no recommendation in this regard is being made. However, it is pointed out that subject has worked for the organization for almost four years, that his efficiency has been excellent, his grasp of intelligence requirements above average, his potential attractive, and that his present position in the operational structure of this Station is of major importance.5. It is requested that this Station be advised if you are interested in considering subject for career agent status. If so, please advise whether contact will be had with subject whileSECRET
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Page 3SECRETTRSA-1056he is in the United States. Also, will the government reimburse subject for travel expenditures for his trip. In view of the relatively short time remaining before his trip, it is requested that I be advised as soon as possible of pertinent details, such as length of time required for training, etc., in order that Humanoid may be briefed and in order that interim operational arrangements may be worked out.6. It would be appreciated if a reply to the recommended salary increase of subject could be made available. (See TRSA-999 of July 1 and TRSA-1037 dated September 28, 1951.)James K. RussoSECRET18-6-3-74
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VIA: Air (SPECIFY AIR OR SEA POUCH)TO: Chief, WHD.DISPATCH NO. TRSA-1037DATE: 28 September 1951FROM: Chief of Station, San JoséSUBJECT: GENERAL- OperationalSPECIFIC- Humanoid Project1. In connection with a re-examination of the security factors of this Project, a pre-arranged visit to the home of Humanoid was made by the writer. As previously reported, subject has constructed a secret dark room under the floor of his house and processes the production from the Humankind Project in this work room. It is therefore necessary that certain compromising material is retained overnight by Humanoid, and, at present, this material is kept in a wooden desk with a cheap lock. Although Humanoid's personal security appears good at this time, the possibility of an unexpected house search or a pure case of house-breaking with theft as a motive cannot be overlooked, with resultant serious security considerations.2. It is therefore requested that headquarters consider furnishing a small wall safe with a combination lock for installation in the above-mentioned dark room. It would be possible to sink the safe into the concrete wall, and even if complete concealment were not possible, the safety of the material would be greatly enhanced. Suitable safes are not available locally, but it is known that Remington Rand markets a small strong box with a combination lock (price about $20.00) which would be ideal.3. I would appreciate receiving your opinion in this matter inasmuch as other measures must be taken in the event a safe cannot be made available.4. Inasmuch as Humanoid is aware of the proposed salary raise recommended by the former Chief of Station in the Quarterly Report dated August 17, 1951, information as to the status of this recommendation is requested.![signature of Japes K. Russo]Japes K. Russo
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VIA: AirTO: Chief, WHDFROM: Chief of Station, San JoséSUBJECT: GENERAL- OperationsSPECIFIC-- HumanoidRef: Memorandum given writer by Zachary T. Cady in Panama1. Humanoid advised that his mother-in-law, Sra. Dora Calderon_de CORDERO, has no relationship with the family of former President Rafael Angel CALDERON Guardia. Humanoid advised that his mother-in-law was friendly with the CALDERON family years ago, but has had no contact with any of the family or the Calderonista Party since the revolution. This woman immigrated to Costa Rica as Dora INIKEN from Europe, and as it is customary for immigrants and illegitimate children to take upon themselves the name of the President, Dora INIKEN changed her name to CALDERON. Humanoid stated that she has no political connections whatsoever ana is sympathetic to whatever administration is in power at the time. The information in the referenced memorandum was originally written by Humanoid three years ago and has no application to the present.2. Regarding Humanoid's associates, Sr. and Sra. Miguel CORRALES, Humanoid stated that he has not seen CORRALES for over a year since CORRALES is in Guanacaste Province. It is true that CORRALES was a Figuerista during the revolution, but he is no longer sympathetic with FIGUERES.3. Humanoid's intelligence activities are known to his wife, who has been of assistance to him in said activities on various occasions. However, Humanoid stated that his mother-in-law has no knowledge of these activities.![Signature of Eugene T. Roddy]Eugene T. Roddy
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SECRET16 July 1951MEMORANDUM FOR MR. THARP:SUBJECT: a. HUMANOIDb. Technical Surveillance in Costa RicaHUMANOID is an American agent used as a cut-out in several San Jose operations. He was employed in the technical surveillance on the home of Juan Bosch, as one of the two monitors. He also handles the photography incident to the HUMANKIND project, which work he performs in his own quarters. (This may now be performed away from his home, but until very recently it was done at home.)HUMANOID's PHS shows the following points which Dave Wright may be able to clarify:(see TZP-A-365, Part I)1. His wife is related, through her mother, to the family of CALDERON. This might be a connection with the "Calederonistas" who are alleged to be the group of Costa Ricans responsible for mysterious bombings early this year.2. Subject's mother-in-law, who resides with him, is described as follows: "strongly inclined to Sr. Calderon GUARDIA and Leo CORTES during their respective regimes in Costa Rica, and she is now (Oct 1948) enthusiastic about the Junta Government of Jose FIGUERES. However, she takes no active part in politics."3. Other friends and associates of his wife are: Sr. and Sra. Miguel Corrales (San Juan Tibas Costa Rica). Miguel Corrales was a radio operator and intelligence operative for Jose FIGUERES during the Costa Rican Civil War in the spring of 1948.Jose FIGUERES and Juan BOSCH were the target personalities of the technical surveillance. FIGUERES made the statement that "one of his boys told him all about the surveillance."From the above circumstances, it appears possible that HUMANOID'S intelligence activities are probably known to either his wife, his mother-in-law, or his friend, CORRALES, and that one of the three could have been the source through which the surveillance was blown. Would you discuss this informally with Dave Wright, please?J. C. BONNETSECRET
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VIA: Air(SPECIFY AIR OR SEA POUCH)DIS. CH NO. TRSA-972SECRETTO : Chief, Foreign Division TDATE: 9 July 1951FROM: Chief of Station, San JoséSUBJECT: GENERAL- OperationsSPECIFIC- Project HumanoidRef: TRSA-925Enclosed herewith is Part II - Operational Information - of the Personal Record Questionnaire for Project Humanoid.Encl: 1 in dupl![signature of Eugene T. Roddy]Eugene T. RoddyFORM NO. 51-28 AMAR. 1949SECRETCLASSIFICATIONDESENSITIZEDper CSH 43-25
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SECRETPERSONAL RECORD QUESTIONNAIREPart II - OPERATIONAL INFORMATION TRS/PRQ/26INSTRUCTIONS TO CASE OFFICER:1. If feasible, subject should fill in Part 1 of PRQ in his own hand.2. Part 11 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 11 (Items 36 to 58).4. In emergency these answers, keyed to Items 1 to 12 by number, and with summary of Part 11,-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 1 (including copy in subject's handwriting, if possible) and one copy of Part 11.6. 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/13.36. Cryptonym Humanoid37. How, when and where was subject first contacted or developed?Subject was first recruited in Panama as Hydropathic in November 1948 and transferred to San José as approved Humanoid project, July 1949.38. Could subject be turned over quickly and in a secure manner to someone else for handling?To whom?Subject could be turned over quickly to any approved cutout, though at present he is himself acting as a cutout between Chief of Station and 39 subagent estimate of subject's motivationSubject motivated by his interest in intelligence work, desire to advance in the organization as a career, and its remuneration.SECRET-7-
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SECRETTRS /PRQ/ 2640. 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?Recruited and checked in Panama (see TZPA-365).41. What control exists over subject at present? How can it be increased?    Subject can be controlled through dependence on salary, loyalty due to American heritage, past U.S. Army service, and desire for a career in this work--all are controlling factors, as well as his receipt of G.I. school benefits.42. For what service does he think he is working? What does he think becomes of his information?Subject is cognizant of identity of this organization.43. Explain fully subject's past or present connection with any intelligence service.Subject previously in U.S. Army Intelligence (see Part I, PRQ 26, No. 25)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 furnishes only information received as a cutout from subagents, Communist Party activities and Caribbean revolutionary matters.DESENSITIZEDSECRET-8-
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SECRETTRS/PRQ/ 2645. If subject's duties are to be other than intelligence-gathering, explain.None46. Has he been given special training as an agent? Explain.U.S. Army Intelligence training.47. How and from whom does he obtain information?Subject acts as cutout for Humanist-2, Humankind-1, Humankind-3 and Hugger.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 receives $1,000 per month (approved TRSW-627)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.DESENSITIZEDNo.51. What is subject's social standing? Aristocracy, upper middle class, lower middle class, peasantry, etc.?Upper middle cls.SECRET-9-
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SECRETTRS/PRQ/2652. What are subject's personal habits? Liquor, drugs, gambling, mistresses=    or lovers?Social-drinker, very moderately. No gambling or mistresses.53. Evaluation of subject's character, reliability, security.All noted excellent.54. With what other foreign power would subject be most likely to    collaborate because of his ideology, obligation, etc.? Explain.None.55. What special abilities, talents, or qualifications are possessed by    subject which would conceivably be of value for other operations in    the future?Subject knows Morse code and can send and receive ló words perminute at present, which rate can be quickly increased.56. Attach samples of subject's signature and handwriting in all languages    known to him, also a recent, dated photograph, and fingerprints.    Photos forwarded with Part I. Handwriting and fingerprints being    pouched separately.57. How was information in Part I obtained?Subject submitted information personally.![DESENSITIZED stamp]SECRET-10-
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SECRETTRS/PRQ/2658. Other miscellaneous operational data and comments.None.Case officerDESENSITIZEDper C:I 43-26SECRET-11-
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# SECRETOPERATIONAL REVIEWTRSA-999COUNTRY: Costa RicaCRYPTONYM: HumanoidPERIOD: 31 March-1 July 1951.OBJECTIVES AND TASKS: No change.SALARY: Subject was raised from 750 colones per month to 1,000 colones per month, effective 1 March 1951.EVALUATION OF SERVICES: Services of this agent continue to be extremely valuable as the principal cutout for three subagents. Subject also processes the information received, adding to it his own comments drawn from long personal acquaintance with local conditions. Subject maintains a good working relationship with subagents necessary for their continued trusted and unworried cooperation.EVALUATION OF INFORMATION: The information procured by subject is valuable though very little is his own, but rather that of his subagents.OTHER FACTORS: Reference is made to TRSA950 and TRSW-655 wherein subject's operations, as planned by this station and approved by headquarters, were set out. These operations have continued as outlined without incident or danger to the security of this agent or this station.COMMENTS: Subject is devoting increasingly more time to the coverage of mail intercepts, their photo- stating, and enlarging coverage of same. The intelligence consciousness as well as the trust he has built up in Humanist-2 in reporting on top level Communist activities has taken time and has produced good results in effective coverage. In view of his importance to this station, his ability and his willingness to devote time to the work when needed, it is recommended that subject be considered for a raise in pay from 1,000-colones-to-1,500. Subject is living frugally on his present salary and his G.I. subsistance. his wife has recently had another chile which was followed by com- plications necessitating considerable hospital-SECRETJuly 51201-168881
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SECRETTRSA-999COMMENTS: (Con'd)ization. This raise is recommended since it will enable subject to devote a sufficient amount of time to this work without being harried over expenses which force him to look for additional outside work. At the present exchange rate $1,500, amounts to $200 per month.SECRET
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AIIJUN 29 1961Chief of Station, San JoseChief, Foreign Division 7OperationalHERAIOED - IFRAESTREF: TR-4-770, TR-4-6431.  A careful study has been made by the interested offices in headquarters of the referenced documents and other correspondence pertaining to the recent exercises of the technical surveillance. The course of action suggested and discussed by you under paragraph 2 of TR-4-770 is concurred in by headquarters.2.  The recommendations contained in TR-4-643, under paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 are hereby withdrawn.3.  Your headquarters has a continuing interest in this entire matter and would be pleased to receive any information as it is developed which would affect either adversely or otherwise the implementation of your suggested plan.WII. H. WHEELER, JR.By T. J. BarrettTJB:jrSECRETWII. H. WHEELER, JR.201-164871STC
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# SECRETVIA: AirSPATCH NO. TRSA-950DATE: 7 June 1951TO : Chief, Foreign Division TFROM : Chief of Station, San JoséSUBJECT: GENERAL- OperationsSPECIFIC- Humanoid - HumanistRef: TRSW-6431. Inquiry made of Humanist regarding the statements he made before the police during his interrogation reflects that he reportedly refused to testify before the police but made his deposition before the Procurador as to his part in the technical installation which implicated only the writer, and this only after he was told that Roddy had been identified. Humanist's testimony, as well as the line of questioning to which he was submitted, revealed the authorities' concern and their efforts to ascertain whether he had been engaged in or knew of any other similar installations on any other people. This he denied and maintained that the only installation was on Juan BOSCH. Humanist claims he made no mention of Humanoid, and he believes the police know nothing about him.2. Humanist's claims also tally with the account of his confession as given writer by Manuel VENTURA, Presidential aide. Humanoid has been on the alert and has noted nothing of a suspicious nature which would indicate his activities being under observation or investigation. This matter of suspending his operations, as suggested by headquarters, was discussed by writer with Elio R. Langtry during his recent visit in San José and the following suggestions are made for headquarters' consideration:a. Humanoid at the present time is acting as cutout and chief agent for Humanist-2, Humankind-1, and Humankind-3. There is no other agent at the present time to whom these contacts can be given. It is believed that if these subagents are allowed a 6-months vacation, they will become practically worthless when picked up again and have to work for the money they have been receiving, aside from losing interim information and developments.b. In an effort to establish a more secure, as well as a commercial, cover for Humanoid, this office has acceded to Humanoid's desire to set up a photography and photocopy shop in the downtown area, and has encouraged him in it by allowing funds paid-for-rental of a safehouse_to_be=applied_instead as rental for his photo shop. This provides Humanoid with a good cover in