Francesco/who-killed-jfk huggingface dataset:
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UNCLASSIFIEDINTERNALUSF ONLYCONFIDENTIALROUTING AND RECORD SHEETSUBJECT: (Optional)FROM:Gaie W. AlienDOCOLOLACION NO.1151455DATE25 May 1937TO: (Officer designation, room number, and building)DATEOFFICER'SINITIALSCOMMENTS (Number each comment to arow fromto whom. Draw a line across column after each comRECEIVED FORWARDED1. C/DOCO26 MAY 19572. DC/00263. C/DO4. 5. DO/BF7#5 please pull your copy6. Mr. Allen7. 8. 9. PattenAC/1/14/63131867Lichborn 20110. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. destraints.of 3-6 weekscomon him of well, of co201-253203
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SECRET25 May 1967MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, DOVIA : Chief, DO/COSUBJECT : Edward G. Tichborn (P)1. The undersigned on 23 May 1967 reviewed in WH Division Tichborn's 201 file (4 folders) and related operational files. Particular attention was given in this review to Tichborn's security.2. The files reflect that Tichborn is very security conscious. There is no evidence that Tichborn was ever suspected of being a WOFACT operative.3. Tichborn practiced law in California and was active in state and national politics. He was recruited as a political advisor on a part-time basis in 1959 by the CA Staff. In 1962, he was taken on full-time under contract by WH Division and assigned to Mexico City. His cover for this assignment was publishing and movie interests in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America. In Mexico City he published a magazine, *Dialogos* aimed at left-wing intellectuals. The CI/OA staff review in 1965 stated that Tichborn's cover story was completely accepted by his friends and associates. The SGSWIRL of Tichborn in 1965 revealed that he had informed only his wife of his association with WOFACT.4. The files reflect that Tichborn is very sensitive about security. He balked at working with a WOFACT officer in Mexico City, because a friend told Tichborn that the WOFACT officer not only was WOFACT but had openly admitted it to the friend. A proposed trip to Bolivia vas aborted because Tichborn felt there was no suitable cover.5. Tichborn has traveled extensively in Latin America on training and election assigments. Three countries in which he worked are Chile, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. On these assignments Tichborn used his legal, publishing, and movie cover. It is understood that he also used alieses and disguises, although this was not noted in the quick review of the files. He can, of course, be debriefed in detail on this aspect.SECRET201-253203
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SECRET6. The files show that Tichborn's magazine, *Dialogos* was funded through Tichborn by various individuals through arrangements made by CCS. The 12/WH/6 interrogated Tichborn on any foundation funding. Tichborn could recall only one instance of foundation funding, some $2-2,500 given *Dialogos* Editor Ramon Xirau by the Fairfield Foundation. There is also a reference in the files that one, Louis Mercier, was informed that ODACID also supported *Dialogos*.7. The files reflect very favorably on Tichborn's performance - two reports by the Mexican Station and one from COS/Santo Domingo are most commendatory. On the negative side, administrative details bore him.8. The undersigned has confirmed with Chief, WE/CA that if DO will take over Tichborn's contract, WH will pay Tichborn's salary and expenses for the first quarter of FY 1968. Chief, WH/CA is awaiting DO's decision.9. The undersigned is very favorably impressed by Tichborn. By 1 October, it is believed that Tichborn will be sufficiently well-trained in commercial and investment banking matters to do legal-business consulting on a fee basis for WUSALINE. He should be able, depending on the number of operational requirements, to earn a part, if not all, of his salary. On this basis, it is recommended that DO assume administration of Tichborn effective 1 July 1966, with the understanding that WH Division will defray Tichborn's salary and expenses during the first quarter of FY 1968.![signature of Gale W. Allen]Gale W. AllenDO/COCONCUR:![signature]Chief, DO/Co26 MAY 1957DateAPPROVED:![signature]Chief, Division26 May 1967Datecc: DOcc: [Brimy] SupportSECRET
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8 May 1967(typed 12 May 1967)MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDSUBJECT : Contact Report, 8 May 1967PARTICIPANTS: Edward G. TICHBORN, Stephen Chaconas, and Lee E. PattonPLACE : Shoreham Hotel, 1230-1500 Hours1. Preliminary meeting was in the hotel room but the bulk of the discussion took place during lunch and afterwards. The gist of the discussion with TICHBORN was as follows:a. TICHBORN explained how he had been surprised at the sudden loss of interest by Antonio Menendez in the project and particularly in introducing TICHBORN to other contacts. TICHBORN says that the reason for this is Menendez' sudden recognition of the danger to his political future in even indirectly being connected with what could become a controversial book. TICHBORN attempted to develop various hypotheses for the revelation of this fear at this time rather than earlier in the negotiations. There was, however, no really clear explanation of why Menendez had so suddenly drawn into his shell.b. TICHBORN was asked whether he felt that in some ways we were not "taken" by Menendez. He responded with considerable heat by saying that it was a calculated gamble that "just didn't pay off". He became very defensive when the discussion turned to the original evaluation of Antonio Menendez. He says that he is convinced that Menendez has the information as well as the contacts and in short was the right man but one who turned out to be unwilling to run the risks involved for the "small amount of money" he would be paid. TICHBORN attempted to make a strong case for his belief that Menendez was the right man and emphasized (somewhat apart from the point) that some day he will have an important post in a future PRI government. TICHBORN says the whole problem was discussed with Stan Watson who agreed that the project could not be
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-2-productive now due to the sudden reluctance of Antonio Menendez and Jose Luis Siqueiros to introduce TICHBORN to their contacts. Stan Watson also felt, according to TICHBORN, that it would be risky for TICHBORN to contact Gonzalez Casanova, Cholula and Urquidi. While details of the discussions between Watson and TICHBORN were not given, it seems that the decision not to proceed was reached without any major hassle between TICHBORN and Stan Watson. (Comment: TICHBORN appears to be not at all unhappy about terminating what could have become a long and unproductive research effort built on a shaky story of TICHBORN writing a book on the PRI.)c. Antonio Menendez wrote up in English some of his comments based on his approach to the research problem. This 13 page double spaced report is attached.d. Chaconas asked TICHBORN how well he knew Carlos Fuentes (for possible BGBERET targeting). TICHBORN replied that he knew him very well and that he felt he could approach him directly if he had a reason for being in Paris (vacation, for example) or wherever Fuentes is now living. TICHBORN said that he believed Fuentes would accept an assignment to write articles on North Vietnam based on a future visit to that area but he also indicated that he believed we could not control the tone of the articles which would be likely to be pro-North Vietnam.2. TICHBORN was asked by LEP to review the list of trips TICHBORN had made outside the country and to confirm the dates and advances involved. LEP asked TICHBORN to get a list from his cover company of his domestic trips so that when the cover company submits a claim, WH will have a record of what trips were authorized for operational purposes involving TICHBORN. TICHBORN, on the same subject, said that he feels as does his cover company boss that some other arrangement should be made for some of his travel for WH. TICHBORN says he feels that the amount of travel he is involved in may appear unusual to the cover company accountant. LEP agreed that this was not a good situation over the long run and that he would talk to Gail Allen about making different arrangements for the future.3. TICHBORN was requested to rebate the $171. 18 owed from the advance given him in Mexico for his trip there on 17 March. He offered to write out a check but LEP suggested that he send the check throughthe proper channels to the post office box number given him. He also promised to send the accounting for the latest trip to Mexico City in as soon as possible. TICHBORN was reminded of the need to send in his April and May loan payments which he agreed to do right away.Lee E. Patton, AC/WH/6Distribution: 1 - UOACE/ops; 1 - WH/1/Chaconas/1 - Chrono
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INDEX: YES NOCLASSIFY TO FILE NO. 241~2532 CLASSIFIED MESSAGEZ-REF TO FILE NO.FILE RID RET TO BRANCHDESTROTOTAL COPIES 19SECRETPERSON/UNIT NOTIFIEDACTIONWH-8 RID COPY ISSUED SLOTTED TUBEDINFOFILE, VR, CCS 3, CSPS, FI, FI/INT-2, CI/OpsSECRET 021905Z CITE MEXICO CITY 1294DIRECTOR2 MAY 57 15832ZREF DIRECTOR 83282201895LIOGLE1. TICHBORN WILL RECOMMEND THAT PROPOSAL TO PREPARE ABSTRACTFULL DRESS APPRECIATION OF THE PRI THROUGH HIS CONTACTS BEDROPPED. STATION CONCURS.2. HIS REASONS FOR HIS RECOMMENDATION CENTER ON REACTIONS OF SOURCES TO HIS INSISTENCE THAT FINAL DRAFT MEET FULL SCHOLARLY STANDARDS, AND TO THEIR TIMIDITY WHEN ACTUALLY FACED WITH REQUIREMENT TO GO ON PAPER WITH PRI CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL.3. TICHBORN DEPARTED FOR NEW YORK 30 APRIL.SECRETSECRETBT201-2532032 MAY 67
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# SECRETMEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDSUBJECT: Outstanding Loan Account - Edward G. TICHBORN (P) Henry R. Lopez1. In the attached informal note by Edward G. TICHBORN, he states that he recalls on or about September 10, 1966 that, in a meeting with several Agency representatives, he received tacit acknowledgement that there would be no problem for the temporary delay in his repaying of an outstanding account. None of the Agency representatives believed to have been present at this vaguely described meeting specifically recalls discussions of this outstanding account and specific arrangements for its handling. Nevertheless, it is believed quite possible that casual reference to it may have been made at one of the meetings with TICHBORN and either through misunderstanding or general oversight, the problem was not followed through, in that repayments are being made on a continuing regular basis in satisfactory manner. Its believed no further action is required provided that repayment continues at the rate of $125 per month as agreed until the advance is meet in full.2. The purpose of this reno is to state the reason of non-payment during the period August 1986 - January 1967 and will be to document TICHBORN's loan account.Attachment: Note by TICHBOANGerard Droller C/WH/CA
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20 April 1967(typed 26 April 1967)MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDSUBJECT : Contact Report, 20 April 1967PARTICIPANTS: Edward G. TICHBORN and Lee E. PattonPLACE : Hotel Barbizon Plaza and Restaurant, 1945-2230 Hours1. The following administrative details were discussed with TICHBORN:a. The change in insurance premiums was explained. He is to pay $26.88 for his next premium and in the future will pay $25,89.b. His income tax problems were discussed, and he feels the matter has now been arranged satisfactorily as a result of his trip to Washington to talk to WH/B&F officers.c. In regard to Spain--he was told that the situation still has not been settled but that a decision is expected around the end of Aprilc. LEP requested a statement from TICHBORN with regard to his authorization to have a six month moratorium on his $125 a month loan payments. TICHBORN wrote out a statement per B&F's request. He also signed a certification for his recent trip to Mexico. LEP requested TICHBORN to give him a check for the rebate for his 17 March trip to Mexico of $171. 18. In response to a question as to how much he had paid Menendez, he said he had given him $500.2. In a discussion on the objectives and plans for his 25 April trip to Mexico City, TICHBORN said he intended to contact the following: Menendez, Siqieros, Cholula, Casanova Gonzalez. He said he had called and confirmed specific meeting dates with Menendez and Siqieros. TICHBORN said he could not call Cholula and Casanova because such a long distance call would seem unusual to these acquaintances. TICHBORN says he believes a firm decision can be made re the possible success of
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-2-the PRI study as a result of this trip. He was told that lacking clear signs of progress, we would not consider sending him down again. He will be staying at the Hotel Del Paseo and will arrive the afternoon of 24 April for a week's stay. He will call Stan Watson when he arrives.Lee E. PattonAC/WH/6Distribution:1- WH/11- TICHBORN file1- Chrono1- UOACE/ops
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Copy of letter from Edward G. TICHBORN"On or about September 10, 1966 I had a meeting with three or four gentlemen in Washington (as I recall, they were Jerry Droller, Jack Kaufman, Paull Kittredge and someone else) and I informed these gentlemen that my moving expenses had been considerably more than I had estimated. However, I told these gentlemen that rather than ask for an additional amount, I wished to serve a moratorium of loan payments for six months. One of these men (with a nod from &other) said "okay--don't worry about it-- just don't ask for an additional allotment. We'll take care of it. ""At this point we moved on to another topic, and I assumed I would be allowed to skip payments for six (6) months.(signed) Edward G. TICHBORN(no date)
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SECRETDO-67-16210 April 1967MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, WH DivisionSUBJECT : Request for Services of Edward G. TICHBORN (P)1. Pursuant to exploratory discussions participated in by Mr. Allen of DO, Mr. Munger of EUR, and Mr. Patton of WH, your approval is requested to assign contract agent Edward G. TICHBORN (P) to Madrid for approximately three weeks TDY. DO would, of course, defray the expenses of Tichborn's trip.2. As you know, Tichborn is provided cover in New York by DO's proprietary WUSALINE under Project WUBRINY. WUSALINE has an affiliate in Madrid. The operational potential of WUSALINE'S Spanish affiliate and that of its local directors has not been fully determined. DO, EUR and COS, Madrid, are interested in determining the access of the local directors to intelligence targets and in assessing the affiliate as a cover vehicle. As WUSALINE's officer concerned with Latin America, Tichborn is considered a logical choice from the cover viewpoint for this assignment. He also has considerable WOFACT experience, meets people easily, is fluent in Spanish, and is a graduate of the Harvard Law School. The latter fact is important, considering the legal background of the affiliate's local directors.3. If you approve, it is envisaged that the operation will be closely coordinated by DO, EUR, and WH. COS, Madrid has concurred in a TDí by Tichborn and can provide on-the-spot guidance.GORDON L. JORGENSENChief, DO/DivisionSECRET
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24 March 1967MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, WH/SupportATTENTION : Mr. Ed BurroughsSUBJECT : Compensation Paid by WUSALINE to Edward C. TICHBORN (P)During the Period 1 October 1966-31 January 1967Edward G. TICHBORN (P) is being salaried by WUSALINE at the rate of $17,000 per annum. His employment with WUSALINE began on 1 October 1966. During the period 1 October 1966-31 January 1967, TICHBORN was paid by WUSALINE a salary of $5,666.67.![signature of Gale W. Allen]Gale W. AllenDOCOCWA/ekwcc: WH/6/Lee PattonSECRET
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Chich Has Wuselinesunt hist VideFileSupportMarch 16, 1967Vida Internacional, S.A.222 West 33rd StreetNew York, New York 10001Attention: Mr. R. S. Macbeth, Assistant SecretaryDear Sir:I am enclosing a check in the amount of $14,750 for deposit to VISA's account. This amount represents client's funds from Nassau International, Inc.I will advise you very soon as to how these funds should be disbursed, therefore, please make the deposit as soon as possible.Thanks for your cooperation.Best regards,DonEnclosure:Check Number FE 85635WAH funds forTekbornPut in as income: 201-253203
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March 13, 1967Vida Internacional, S.A.222 West 33th StreetNew York, New York 10001Twelve (12) months consulting services -- HENRY P. LOPEZ(September 1, 1966 -- August 30, 1967)@ $1,000.00 per month .. .. .. .. $12,000.00Estimated expenses .. .. .. .. 2,750.00TOTAL .. $14,750.00
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD2 March 1967(typed 13 March 1967)SUBJECT: Contact Report, 2 March 1967PARTICIPANTS: Edward G. TICHBORN and Lee E. PattonPLACE: Hotel Barbizon Plaza 1900-2200 hours, LEP's hotel room.1. LEP reviewed in detail TICHBORN'S knowledge of the early funding of the magazine Dialogos. TICHBORN made the following comments:a. The original $4,000 given him came from the Station, and there was no mention of any cover story or indication of the ultimate source of the funds.b. With regard to the Farfield Foundation contribution to Dialogos, TICHBORN said that it did not go to him due to some mixup but did go to Editor Ramon Nirau. This amount was, he recalls, between $2,000 and $2,500.c. TICHBORN replied in regard to his knowledge of any foundations having given support to Dialogos by saying that none did to his knowledge. The only sources he can recall were individuals including the following: Cass Carpfield; McEnroe; R. Strauss; Dowling; McKenna.2. With regard to the PRI study on which the decision has been given on 28 February by Chief, WH/CA to go forward, LEP gave TICHBORN the following instructions:a. He was asked to provide prior to his departure a pre-travel work plan which would include who he is going to see, where, and what he hopes to accomplish during this one-week stay in Mexico City. He agreed to submit this information prior to his departure. LEP told201-253203
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# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTMemorandumTO: C/WH/6ATTN: Mr. PattonFROM: WH/Pers/ContractsDATE: 27 February 1967SUBJECT: Edward G. TICHBORN1. Edward G. TICHBORN has sent three checks to Wm. Rodgers   P.O. Box 10146, Woodridge Station, Washington, D.C. without any accompanying explanation.$125.00 dated 15 Feb 67$125.00 dated 15 Jan 6725.89 dated 15 Feb 67 (for "medical insurance")The above checks were received 27 Feb in an envelope postmarked 21 Feb 1967.2. Please advise if you have any idea as to what the two $125. checks are for.3. It would facilitate processing of checks (payments) if TICHBORN were asked to forward a brief explanation with the check as to what individual checks are for when such cannot be indicated on the check.![Signature of Wm. Rehehan]Wm. Rehehan![Handwritten note about checks amounts are for repayment of loan]Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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WH/6-50915 February 1967MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, CI/OASUBJECT : Travel of Edward G. TICHBORN(201-253203)1. In accordance with your request for information on TICHBORN's foreign travel (CI/OA Memorandum dated 22 November 1966) the following is forwarded.2. Edward G. TICHBORN left New York City for Mexico City on 9 January 1967, returning on 21 January. He travelled primarily on cover company business tan extended his stay to consult with Station Mexico City on a possible research project of interest to the Station and Headquarters.Paul E. OberstChief, WH/6![scribbled text] 201-253203
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SECRET(When Filled In)AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND FUNDSFROM OTHER COMPONENTS ALLOTMENTSTO : Chief, DODSTHRU :ATTN : Chief, DODS/B&FSUBJECT: Funding WUSALINE/UOACE, FY 1967REFERENCE:WUBRINYDATE:24 January 1967SUPPORT, OR SERVICES, TO BE PROVIDED:Funding for WUSALINE/UOACE in the amount of $14,750 for salary and travel expenses of Edward G. TICHBORN (P). WH-Division/B&F should be advised and receive a copy of each advance request.Cite MOR 2504XX; use liquidation code 1Orig. & 1 - DODS/B&F1 - OF/PSAD1 - WH/B&F1 - WH/6-Area WideCHARGEABLE TO IF CHARGEABLE TO ACCOUNT NO. 144.1FORWARD RECEIPTS SUPPORTING EXPENSES TOPROJECTUOACEROOM NO. BUILDING EXTENSIONALLOTMENT NO.7135-3104MOR 2504XXLIQ CODE 1SIGNATURE OF DIVISION CHIEF DIVISIONOBLIGATION REFERENCEA. EXPENSE B. 144.1 ACCOUNTSIGNATURE OF ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER SIGNATURE OF APPROVING OFFICERFUNDS AVAILABLE Chief, WH/6SIGNATURE OF BUDGET OFFICER CONCURRENCEDavid W. Mollhatten SIGNATURE FOR FINANCE DIVISION![group 1 Excluded from automatic downgrading and declassification]SECRET
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TO : Office of FinanceSECRETDate: 9 March 1967FRON : DOCOSUBJECT: Request for Covert Payment (Other Than Cash and Treasury Check)It is requested that payment authorized on attached documents reflecting obligation reference number (or other divisional ref. No.) Lic. Code 1 2504be made in the following manner:1. Payment to Vida Internacional, S. A. $14,750.00NAME OF PAYEE (True) STATUS (e.g.) CAISAICES INTEGREE AMOUNT2. Method of Paymenta. By check:(1) Devised Cover Check. Account No. -1100(2) X Bank Cashier's Check (specify city by checking list below)| BOSTON    | DALLAS* | KANSAS CITY | MIAMI       | NEW ORLEANS  | RICHMOND      | ST. LOUIS        || --------- | ------- | ----------- | ----------- | ------------ | ------------- | ---------------- || CHICACO   | DENVER  | KNOXVILLE   | MILWAUKEE   | X NEW YORK*  | SAN FRANCISCO | WASHINGTON.D.C.* || CLEVELAND | DETROIT | LOS ANGELES | MINNEAPOLIS | PHILADELPHIA | SEATTLE       | WILMINGTON       |* Checks are available for immediate deliveryb. By deposit, bank transfer, etc.:Banking instructions to effect deposit (for use by Requesting Officer if instructions are not on file in Office of Finance). Complete the following:(1) Account Name:(2) Account Number:(3) Bank Name:(4) Bank Address:(5) Transfer: ☐via Air Mail or ☐ Bank Wire Zip:(6) Payment to be originated from (SELECT CITY FROM ABOVE LIST)(7) Indicate remittor if desired:c. If payment is to be originated by Foreign Bank, specify countryand complete section b.(1) through (7) above. After delivery, discuss with Monetary Division, Field Operations Branch."3. Payment by other means: Discuss with Monetary Division, Banking Branch Officer4. Indicate preference: ☐ Notify when transaction is complete ☐ Check to be picked up   PLEASE DELIVER TO DO/BF BY MOBILE TELLERDonald G. Lemieux, DO/CM 11-61171 Thos. P. Schreyer, C/DCCO 11-61274SIGNATURE OF REQUESTING OFFICER EXT. SIGNATURE OF APPROVING OFFICER EXTFOR USE BY OFFICE OF FINANCE ONLYMethod of Payment CityFORM 18649E OBSOLETE PREVIOUSEDITIONSSECRET
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# DISPATCHTO Chief, WH DivisionFROM Chief of Station, Mexico CityCLASSIFICATION SECPETSUBJECT Aimir/Pirance Fdward G TICHPORN Promissary NoteACTION REQUIRED-REFERENCESREFFRECE: IMS-5093, dated 29 December 1966In response to reference, attached is the original of reference together with related origials of authority for Payroll Deductions and receipt for the loan arount.for ATLLARD C. CURTISAttachment: As Stated Above, h/wDistribution: 3-Chief, MD, w/att![sign]CROSS REFERENCE TODISPATCH SYMBOL AND NUMBER IMMT-7494CLASSIFICATION SECRET201-253203DATE 18 January 1967HOS FILE NUMBER