Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 8]
# OFFICIAL DISPATCHVIA AIR(Specify Air or Sea Pouch)DISPATCH NO. HKH-M-2282201-32723CLASSIFICATION SECRETDATE JUN 57 13 332TO Chief of Station, HavanaFROM Chief, WHDSUBJECT GENERAL Operational/KUTUBSPECIFIC Arthur C. VAIVADAAction Requested: None1. During his recent visit to Headquarters, Subject was asked by one of the Staff members if he would be interested in, and available for, recruitment approaches in various Latin American countries. Since Subject has a fine record in CP penetration work (i.e., his outstanding job in handling HMMAID-3 operation in Costa Rica and his efforts in the CP penetra- tion program in Cuba), it is believed that he would be an effective recruiter of possible CP defectors.2. Subject stated that he was deeply interested in, and would like to engage in, such operations and would welcome the opportunity of being asked to hit a well-chosen target in any Spanish-speaking Latin American country.3. The foregoing discussion with Subject was informal and without commitment on either side. However, the Station is being alerted to the possibility that Subject may be requested to perform such approaches at such time when worthwhile recruitment in-place CP targets are developed, or otherwise arise for other countries. Nevertheless, any such action origi- nating at Headquarters or at any other Station, will of course be subject to Station Hqs consideration and approval beforehand, depending on his availability in reference to his work in Project AMPHODARCH, etc.28 May 1957Distribution:3 - Havana 1-WH/Cuba/Chrono CS C..11 - RI 1- Subject1 - WH/MailroomJohn T. FlynnJ. C. KINGChief, WHD 201-168881John P. FlynnJ. C. KING, CE/HDWH/I/I/Cuba/HC.acAuley/rsW. GALERAITH, C/MH/III(Authenticating officer)201-160581HKHW22826DATE 4 JUN 57CLASSIFICATION SECRETFORM NO. 51-29JUN 194909 GLPY
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 9]
# OFFICIAL DISPATCHVIA: AIR (Specify Air or Sea Pouch)DISPATCH NO. HMM-5826CLASSIFICATION: SECRET201-32723TO: Chief of Station, Mexico CityDATE: 16 JAN 1968FROM: Chief, WHDSUBJECT:*   GENERAL - Operational*   SPECIFIC Proposed assignment of Arthur C. VAIVADA (P)REF: HMM-5825ACTION REQUIRED: Station comments and/or concurrence1.  Subject is identified in reference which also gives his personal data and is forwarded in a separate pouch. Paragraph 4 of that dispatch outlines the cover activities of Subject for the period 1949 to the present, during which he has been actually employed by KUBARK, first as a contract agent then, since May 1967, as a career agent. He currently receives a salary approximately equivalent to that of a GS-11.2.  Subject's current, extended tour with the Havana station comes to an end in May 1958; due to his operational experience and performance with KUBARK in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Havana, Subject appears to be a good prospect as a replacement for Floyd PONTARY in CP operations.3.  Originally scheduled to be used by KUBARK in Panama, Subject was instead assigned to Costa Rica in 1948 under the HUMANOID project. While the operational files of this project have not yet been reviewed by this desk, entries in his personal file show that while in Costa Rica he handled a successful high level penetration of the local party. At the end of 1953, after a period of training at Headquarters, he was assigned to PBSUCCESS where he apparently also performed creditably. In July 1954 he was re-assigned to the Havana station as the principal agent of project AMPHODARCH which involves the recruitment and handling of CF penetrations in that country. The AMPHODARCH and Subject's personal files have been reviewed by this desk, together with the training and the assessments of the case officers for whom he has worked, the files show that Subject is eminently qualified as a recruiter and agent handler in CP operations. The records show that Subject possesses a great deal of integrity, resourcefulness and intelligence: he was highly rated both by Headquarters training officers and throughout his operational work in the field. He is particularly evaluated highly as to judgment and common sense.FORM NO. 51-29JUN 1949
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 10]
SECRETHQOL-5826201-32723DISAPON 6599Paga two4.  Should his assignment to Mexico Station be agreed upon, cover possibilities can be considered in the fields of photography and athletic training which are among Subject's specialties. He lists himself as a "pistol expert" and a clarification of this term will be requested if, in the Station's opinion, it may enlarge cover possibilities, perhaps under LIMERKY. Subject's wife is still a Costa Rican citizen at present, while his two children are U.S. citizens.5.  Station's comments on this proposed assignment and possible cover suggestions will be welcome.J. C. KINGCHIEF, WHD7 January 1958Distribution:3 - Mexico City1 - KAPOK/Chrono1 - SubjectWH/III/Mexico/ASpera:jekJ. C. KING, C/WHDCOORDINATE WITH:WH/CaribWH/PersonnelR. N. DAHLGREN, C/WH/III
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 11]
DATE 049 HM/MCB/Aib• 22 MAY 1958(49TO • DIRECTORFROM • MEXICO CITYACTION (WH 5)INFO • OP 2, S/C 2CLASSIFIED MESSAGESECRETROUTINGMar 23 07 58.58ROUTINEIN 32413CITE MEXI 1608TO DIR INFORE: MEXI 1468 (IN 22383 )DIR 11212 (OUT 51534)PLEASE ADVISE ETA HAROLD R NOEMAYR.END OF MESSAGESECRET201-168881REPRODUCTION BY OTHER THAN THE ISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITED. Copy No.
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 12]
# Public Surveys InstituteGeneral Polling ServiceAlbert E. JohnsonExecutive Director532 Fidelity Union Life Building1511 Bryan StreetDallas, TexasRiverside 1-3674LETTER HEAD STATIONARY USED BY THENOTIONAL COVER FILM BACKSTOPPINGHarold R. NODMAYR![Received From ECAINE ON 20 MAY 1958]201-168781
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 13]
SECRETSTANDARD FORD FOOL 00## Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTTO : SCO (Mr. Lustocher) DATE: 19 May 1958FROM : Operations Division, Medical StaffSUBJECT: Harold R. FOSMAYR (p)Subject has boan evaluated by the Medical Staff and found qualified for proposed overseas assignment.![signature of James R. Fearon]James R. FearonAdministrative OfficerMS/JHV:clpDistribution:Orig. Addresses1- L/3 (Puckett)1- EBSECRET201-168881
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 14]
SECRETC-1243 (Biladeau)13 May 1958MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, WH DivisionATTENTION : WE/III/Mexico/PuckettSUBJECT : Cover Story for Harold R. NOEMAYR (P)1. Transmitted herewith is a copy of the cover story prepared   for Harold R. Noemayr.2. You are requested to review the cover story, as well as   Hoemayr's contract, to insure that the cover arrangements satisfy   the requirements involved. If the cover story meets with your   approval, please sign the copy of this memorandum in the space   provided and return it to this office.3. The copy of the cover story should be forwarded to the   appropriate Chief of Station for retention in his files where it   can be reviewed by Noemayr whenever necessary.![signature]JOHN G. SOUTHARDCHIEF, CCB/NCAttachmentSECRET
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 15]
14-00000Mr. Harold B. Hoemayr (P)Washington, D.C.Dear Mr. Noemayr:SECRETYour Cover1. Cover has been contrived for you with two notional organizations, Public Surveys Institute and Betwins Travel Folders.2. Public Surveya Institute is a notional organization which 10 ostensibly engaged in conducting all types of polls to determine public reactions on matters of interest to its many clients. This organization is located at Suite 532 Fidelity Union Life Building, 1511 Bryan Street, Dallas, Texse, telephone: Riverside 1-3674. The Institute is directed by Albert E. Johnson, a fictitious individual..3. The above address is in actuality that of a telephone enswering service where ali nommal calls of inquiry are handled by umsitting personnel during the course of their regular duties. However, any call which requires special attention is referred to a cleared and witting individuel who has contact with headquarters. This person is adequately prepared to acknowledge your relationship with your cover firm and alsoO answer any inquiries concerning you or your cover organization.4. In addition to the above arrangement, you also have a contract with another potional firm to submit photographs and reports which are to be utilised in the preparation of travel brochures. This firm is Betwins Travel Folders which is located at Room 2101, 50 East 42nd Street, Few York, New York, Telephone: Murray Hill 7-4473. Betwins is directed by Charles H. Betwin, a fictitious individual, and is engaged in the preparation of material for travel folders, brochures, package tours, etc.5. The above address for Betwins is in actuality located in the office of a cleared attorney who is prepared to backstop both the cover firm and your association with Betwins. Travel Folders. This person also has contact with headquarters.6. You are engaged on a contract basis to provide photographs and reports relating to possible tours, places of interest, eating establishments, hotels, etc. This information is then edited by Betwins and sold to various clients who desire travel folders.7. You also have legitimate cover in the form of your free lance photography and short story writing. The past publication of this work can be used as a supplement to your Betvin cover.SECRET
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 16]
SECRET-2-8. Your cover story for having been engaged by the Public Surveys Institute is as follows:During a visit to the United States in May 1957, you became acquainted with Albert E. Johnson, the Director of Public Surveys Institute. Johnson indicated that he was interested in engaging the services of several people to organize and conduct polls in various Latin American areas.Since you were already located in Cuba and had a knowledge of the language and customs, he expressed an interest in employing you in Cuba. As you felt this type of work would not conflict with your photographic efforts, you accepted the position effective May 1, 1957, in order to have an extra source of income.Early in 1958, Johnson advised you that he had acquired several promising accounts who were interested in Mexico and he desired to transfer you to Mexico City since you had both experience and the necessary language qualification. You readily agreed to the transfer and planned to leave for Mexico during the latter part of May after a short vacation in the United States.9. Your cover story for having been engaged by Betwins Travel Folders is as follows:While visiting in the United States during April 1958 prior to your departure for Mexico, you became acquainted with Charles H. Betwin through Albert Johnson in New York. Betwin had seen some of your published work and expressed an interest in engaging your services on a part-time basis in Mexico. Since it meant an additional source of income as well as an opportunity to utilize your photographic talents, you readily accepted his offer. You were to photograph various places which were of interest to Betwin's clients and also forward information relating to prices, possible package tours, historical points of interest, etc.Documentation10. Соггевpondence reflecting your progress or difficulties encountered should be carried on between you and your cover firms. Buch correspondence should be at intervals which would make your association with your cover fires appear to be the normal relationship of exployer and employee.SECRET
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 17]
SECRET-3-### Financial Arrangements11. It is understood that there actually will be no disbursement of funds for salary or other purposes to you through your cover firm, and therefore, arrangements for salary payments are a matter of concern between you and your division case officer. However, precautions must be taken to insure that the arrangements made will not conflict with your cover story.### Taxes12. Your income tax returns will be filed with the Internal Revenue Tax Unit stationed at headquarters in accordance with Agency Fil 20-660-4.### Restrictions13. Should you at any time feel the necessity for a modification of this cover arrangement, or supplementing the cover outside of the present arrangement, or if any problems arise affecting your cover, direct a routine commamication to your cover firms outlining the nee or situation and concurrently notify your case officer of the conditions so that he my check with headquarters. Eubsequently, you will receive advice from your cover concerns as would be normal and also be provided with official compatible instructions from your case officer.14. With regard to any persons desiring to apply for a position with either cover firm, you are instructed to state that to the best of your knowledge and belief, the firms are adequately staffed. However, in order the the matter may be treated casually, the inquirer may be told to submit his application to the New York or Texas address, which ever applies, where it will receive due consideration.15. You understand that these cover facilities have been established through cleared cooperative individuals who are witting, but not actually a part of the Agency. These persons know that you are actually an employee of the Agency and, as such, an extremely high standard of conduct will be expected of you.16. A copy of this cover story will be retained in the station files. You may refer to it when necessary.SECRETDATE
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 18]
I certify that I have read and understand the above Letter of Cover Instructions regarding my cover and agree to comply with it in every respect.DATE: _____________Distribution:Orig.cc: WH/III/Mexico/Fucket - 2114 B.H.
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 19]
SECRET12 May 1958MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Contract Personnel DivisionVIA:FI/OFS (Kiss Paxton)SUBJECT:Arthur C. VAIVADAAmendment of Contract1.  It is requested that Subject's contract effective 1 June 1957 be amanded to include under Paragraph 4, Allowances, that Subject be entitled to the Educational Allowance for his children, effective from the initial date of the contract.2.  The above provision was inadvertently omitted from Subject's contract by the Area Desk, and since the Station notified Subject he was entitled to this allowance, it would be appreciated if this matter be corrected and the contract amended accordingly. The error cams to the attention of the Area Deck when Subject's claim for educational allowance dated 18 April 1958, was turned down by Finance Division because of the aforementioned omission from the contract.J. C. KingChief, Western Hemisphere DivisionDistribution:Orig & 1 - AddresseeFilesSECRET201-168881
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 20]
025 ER/ER/CRamCLASSIFIED MESSAGEDATE : 29 APRIL 1958SECRETTO : DIRECTORFROM : MEXICO CITYACTION : WH 5INFO : CI, CI/OPS, CI/IC, FI/OPS 2, S/C 2ROUTINGApr 30 05 49.58REC'D CABLE SECTROUTINEIN 22383TO DIR INFO CITE MEXI 1468RE: DIR 19152 (OUT 70226)*1. CONCUR PARAS 2 AND 3 REF.2. RECOMMEND USE JEREMY A TOLKING.END OF MESSAGEC/S COMMENT: *CONCERNED COVER SET UP BY HQS FOR THE TRAVEL OF NOEMAYR.SECRET201-168881REPRODUCTION BY OTHER THAN THE ISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITED. Copy No.
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 21]
# CLASSIFIED MESSAGEORIG : L. D. PUCKETTUNIT : WHD 582EXT : 2555DATE: 25 APRIL 1958TO : MEXICO CITYFROM : DIRECTORCONF: WH 5INFO : CI, CI/OFS, CI/IC, FI/OFS 2, S/ 2---ROUTINGAPR 25 19 46 Z58REC'D CABLE SECT.| DEFERRED | PRIORITY |       INITIALS        || :------: | :------: | :-------------------: ||    X     | ROUTINE  | OPERATIONAL IMMEDIATE |CIT 70226---TO MEXI INFO CITE DIR '19152RE: A. DIR 16715 (OUT 64381)B. MEXI 146 (IN 20477)*C. HMMW-58261. SUB REF C ASSIGNED NEW PSEUDO HAROLD R. NOEMAYR.2. APPRECIATE REF B SUGGESTION. HOWEVER, HQS ARRANGING NOEMAYR BACKSTOPPED COVER AS REPRESENTATIVE NOTIONAL PUBLIC POLLING SERVICES FIRM IN DALLAS, WHICH MOEMAYR USED IN CUBA, AND PHOTOGRAPHER AND COLLECTOR OF TRAVEL DATA FOR NOTIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE FIRM IN NEW YORK WHICH SUPPLIES TRAVEL INFO FOR PACKAGE TOURS. ALSO, HE WILL CONTINUE SUBMIT ARTICLES TO BOYS LIFE MAGAZINE. BELIEVE ABOVE COVER WILL GIVE NOEMAYR GOOD FLEXIBILITY AND MOBILITY AND WILL ELIMINATE MEXI NEED ARRANGE LOCAL COVER.3. NOEMAYR PLANS ETA MEXI END MAY AS TOURIST. WILL ARRANGE WORKING PAPERS THRU STATION RECOMMENDED MEXI LAW FIRM.4. REQUEST MEXI CONCURRENCE PARAS 2, AND 3 ABOVE.END OF MESSAGECS COMMENT: *STATION CONCURS JOURNALISTIC COVER.COORDINATED IN DRAFT WITH: CI/ICD/WH/MR. ANDERSONCOORDINATED BY PHONE WITH CCB/IC/R. BILADEAUJ. C. KING, C/WHD R.!!. DAHLGREN, C/WH/IIIRELEASING OFFICER AUTHENTICATING OFFICERREPRODUCTION BY OTHER THAN THE ISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITED. Copy No.201-168881
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 22]
-482/REM/CG/DATE 24-APR-1958-482TO: DIRECTORFROM: MEXICO CITYACTION: WH 5INFO: CI,CI/OPS, CI/IC, FI, FI/OPS 2, S/C 2CLASSIFIED MESSAGESECRETROUTINGAPR 25 01 37250RECIO CABLE SECT.ROUTINEIN 20477CITE MEXI 1446TO DIR INFORE: DIR 16715 (OUT 64381 9)1. MR JOSEPH RAVOTTO, DEPUTY PAO, WHO KNOWS BENJAMIN   AS WELL AS ANY ONE IN EMBASSY STATES HE SOUND, RESPECTED   NEWS PAPER MAN WITH GOOD MEXI SOCIAL AND OFFICIAL CONTACTS.   OUR FILES, ODENVY AND BIOG SECTION EMB TRACES NEGATIVE.2. STATION CONCURS JOURNALISTIC COVER.3. IF HOS APPROVES STATION WILL HAVE TALK BENJAMIN IN ORDER   FURNISH DETAILS RE REIMBURSEMENT, FLEXIBILITY, DURABILITY AND   OTHER ASPECTS GOOD COVER. WOULD NOT MENTION ANY NAME OR   TARGET.4. IF BENJAMIN UNDER CONSIDERATION URGE VAIVADA BE   PERMITTED MEET, EVALUATE AND AGREE COVER ACCEPTABLE. ADVISE.END OF MESSAGE1000 E/S COMMENT: * CONCERNED VAIVADA COVER.SECRET301-168881REPRODUCTION BY OTHER THAN THE ISSUING OFFICE IS PROHIBITED. Copy No.
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 23]
SECRET24 April 1958MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD:SUBJECT: Commendation for Arthur G. VAIVADA1. Arthur G. VAIVADA, a Career Agent, is hereby commended for his outstanding performance and devotion to duty in carrying out the assignment described below.2. During the period 12 - 26 March 1958, VAIVADA, by working his way into the mountain stronghold of the Cuban rebel forces and winning their friendship, procured timely and valuable intelligence and operational information. While on this assignment, he worked under conditions of personal risk and hardship.3. This memorandum is written to be included as a permanent record in Subject's personal file.![signature of J C. King]J C. KingChief, Western Hemisphere DivisionSECRET201-168881
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 24]
14-0000017 April 1958MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Office of SocrityVIA: Chief, CI/CFROM: C/DSUBJECT: Harold R. HOMAYE (PO)C-25507#112569It is requested that the SA granted Harold R. HOMAYE (ps), formerly called Arthur D. VAIVADA (pa), on 3 July 1957 for use in Cuba under Project AMPHORARCH, be amended to permit his use in Mexico City. HOMAYR will be transferred PCS to Mexico City in May 198 where he will be carried under Project LIRICH which is being prepared for submission to FI/Projects for approval. Attached is a new PPQ Part II which covers our proposed use of HORMAYR in Mexico.J. C. KINGChief, WHDDistribution:Orig. & 1 - Addressee1 - C/CI/OA1 - WH/III/Chrono1 - Mexico Chrono1- SubjectWH/TII/Mexico/CZehring:jckDOI-16888
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 25]
SECRET16 April 1958MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief of Operations, DD/PVIA: Chief, Central Cover BranchSUBJECT: Journalistic Cover for Harold R. ROSENTHAL (ps)1. Attached are the pertinent data pertaining to Subject's background as required by CS1 240-6.2. It is requested that approval be granted for Subject's use of journalistic cover and that CCB/C undertake the necessary arrangements to facilitate Subject's affiliation with appropriate news media.J. C. KINGCHIEFWestern Hemisphere DivisionCONCUR:Chief, Central Cover BranchAPPROVED:Chief of Operations, DD/PSECRET201-109881
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 26]
-3-(5) Outside interests, hobbies, etc.: Athletics in general, outdoor life, photography, writing, jungle lore and chess.(6) Objective personality evaluation: Subject is an astute, experienced and highly competent career agent. He possesses an attitude and a personality which are quite suitable for prolonged existence as a deep-cover agent. His personality is well suited for the many agent handling and management responsibilities that he will have in Mexico City.(7) Agent's personal financial status: Solvent. He depends entirely on his salary.(8) Previous foreign residence: Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Cuba since 1940. Military service in the Far East from 1944-45.(9) Area experience: Area experience as reflected in the foregoing information is extensive.(10) Language qualifications: Subject has fluent Spanish and English.C. Security Considerations(1) Period of employment with CIA: June 1949 - present.(2) Frequency of visits to CIA installations: Not applicable, since CIA contacts made in safehouses.(3) Extent of knowledge of others of subject's CIA affiliations: His wife is aware that subject is engaged in intelligence activities, however, not necessarily for CIA. No other non-agency personnel are believed to be aware of subject's CIA status.(4) Past intelligence connections: With U.S. Army and Air Force as indicated above.(5) Use of CIA as credit reference: None(6) Future plans for agent: Contemplate continuation in non-official cover status upon completion of current assignment.(7) Emergency contact:Mrs. Lester E. Crosier, mother1745 S. 26th St.Omaha, 5, Neb.(8) Personal insurance held and beneficiaries: None, except as provided for in his contract. His wife is his beneficiary.(9) Incidents involving security in NOHEAIR's past employment with this Agency:
[104-10215-10214.pdf — page 27]
While there is no reason to believe that NORMAYE has been exposed or compromised during his years of operating in Costa Rica, Guatemala or Cuba for CIA, the following incidents involving his security are set forth for your information:a. NORAYE was forced to leave Guatemala prior to his scheduled departure when a Costa Rican source informed me that she had heard from high-level party sources that a "U.S. agent, specialist in Communist matters, had departed San Jose for Guatemala." This vague reference unfortunately coincided with subject's arrival in Guatemala.b. In 1953 when subject was leaving Costa Rica, he made two cold approaches, one to a woman communist who was a leader in the Union de Mujeres. As subject left her home, the lady went immediately to Party headquarters and reported the incident. However, she was unable to describe NORAYE and so confused the approach story that it was useless to the Party and absolutely nothing ever came of the incident.c. While in Cuba, NORAYE was working with a municipal committee youth communist who was a translator and did a story for NOMURA in Spanish. They met in each other's homes and NORAYE gave the communist his business card (PSI). Sometime later, the Cuban military intelligence officer (SIM) picked up the communist and searched his premises. Among other things, they found NORAYE's business card. When queried about this, the communist simply told the officials he did translating for NORAYE. Nothing came of this incident and NORAYE could detect no surveillance of his person or his premises.d. While the Cuban police will probably have NORAYE's name registered as having visited the Sierra Maestra region, the publication of his photographs and perhaps an article at a later date, should cover subject as a writer thereby minimising any security hazard in this connection.B. Operational Information(1) Type of operation: FI. Subject will be an outside case officer for several station operations directed at the Mexican Communist and Marxist parties.(2) Location: Mexico City and Guadalajara.(3) Degree of mobility desired: Subject will spend most of his time in Mexico City but he should be free to travel to Guadalajara and other towns in Mexico.